News for 'Defence of the Squad'

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Germans cannot afford any slip-up against the Japanese and risk a potential early exit again.

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Booted out by his beloved Manchester United, suspended by the Football Association and deemed over the hill by many, Cristiano Ronaldo answered everything in the best possible fashion with another record-breaking display on Thursday.

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

To ensure the best possible start, the Danes will turn to playmaker Christian Eriksen

Disappointed, shell-shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia's disastrous batting display

Disappointed, shell-shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia's disastrous batting display

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Former captain Border felt Australia panicked and none of the batters tried to defend.

3 held in Kerala for dumping tricolour with garbage; Navy, CG begin probe

3 held in Kerala for dumping tricolour with garbage; Navy, CG begin probe

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The police have already registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter by constituting a special squad.

Warner would be awesome at captaincy: Cummins

Warner would be awesome at captaincy: Cummins

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Warner was slapped with a lifetime ban from any leadership role for his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal four years ago but Cricket Australia has initiated the process to revoke it.

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

From Eastern Ladakh to Sikkim, new drone units that can carry out missions for up to 48 hours are begin deployed.

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The 16 skippers made history, coming together in Melbourne for the first time at a T20 World Cup.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We saw what happened yesterday (when Germany and Belgium were knocked out in the group stage) but this is not surprising. When you say big national teams deserve to be in the next stage, that doesn't always happen."

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli went out of his comfort zone during the Asia Cup and played a rare sweep shot and Rohit wants even the bowlers to push their limits.

FIFA WC: Croatia not panicking about Lukaku loss

FIFA WC: Croatia not panicking about Lukaku loss

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

"That is why we should see this match (against Egypt) mainly as a wake-up call. It was also useful in giving some players much-needed minutes."

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The focus has very much been on the game between two countries that share a sporting rivalry.

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Gavi, 18, and Pedri, who turned 20 during the tournament, showed maturity beyond their years at the heart of the team's midfield, while strikers Ansu Fati and Nico Williams, both 20, looked full of potential when they came off the bench.

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Crashing out at the group stage again would be a huge blow to Barcelona's finances, whose perilous state led the club's board to sell a stake in their TV rights and agree to the sale of their audio-visual division.

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Football PIX: Scotland stun Spain; Belgium beat Germany

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Scotland's Scott McTominay grabbed another brace of goals as they stunned a much-changed Spain side to earn a deserved 2-0 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

Cummins looking forward to X-factor David's Australia debut

Cummins looking forward to X-factor David's Australia debut

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Singapore-born Tim David is an X-factor in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad and pace spearhead Pat Cummins said he is looking forward to the all-rounder's debut in Australian colours during the three-match series in India.

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal play surprise package Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday and a visibly frustrated Santos took great pains to explain what happened behind the scenes to put the issue to bed.

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Khoda hurt at not being given chance to defend himself

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Scaloni has helped get one over the Dutch Master at least once before when he was at Deportivo, who pipped Van Gaal's Barcelona to the 1999-2000 La Liga title.

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal's scathing attack on the Pakistan team management could hurt his chances of making a comeback to international cricket.

'ACT is a fantastic opportunity for players on sidelines'

'ACT is a fantastic opportunity for players on sidelines'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka is the men's hockey team's first assignment post Tokyo Olympics.

Eyes on Gill, Ishan as India meet New Zealand in T20s

Eyes on Gill, Ishan as India meet New Zealand in T20s

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

India are set for a T20 appetizer ahead of their marquee Test series against Australia when they face the touring New Zealand in a three-match series, beginning in Ranchi, on Friday.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

England fans, the majority of whom will be watching on sofas and in pubs back home, have rightly lauded Southgate but patience is beginning to run out.

Aussies back Steve Smith despite lean T20 run

Aussies back Steve Smith despite lean T20 run

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Australia hope to unlock Steve Smith's potential in Twenty20 cricket ahead of this year's World Cup

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A tap-in by Karim Benzema and a powerful strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea.

Will Premier League be halted due to COVID-19 surge?

Will Premier League be halted due to COVID-19 surge?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The league has ruled out a 'pause' to the season to allow clubs to recover their squads, although the surging Omicron variant has put paid to half of the weekend's fixtures including Manchester United's home game with Brighton & Hove Albion.

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

India open ICC Champions Trophy title defence against Pakistan

India open ICC Champions Trophy title defence against Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

India will launch its ICC Champions Trophy title defence against traditional rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 4, 2017.

Andhra temple attacks by treasure hunters, drunks: DGP

Andhra temple attacks by treasure hunters, drunks: DGP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Investigation into the attacks on some temples in Andhra Pradesh has revealed that most offences were committed by treasure trove hunters, believers in superstition, drunkards and others, Director General of Police D G Sawang said on Wednesday.

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.

Euro 2016: Italy's clockwork defence wary of Ibrahimovic

Euro 2016: Italy's clockwork defence wary of Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon denied that Friday's Euro 2016 opponents Sweden are a one-man team but says they are wary of "superstar" forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Buffon shone alongside defenders Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci as Italy beat Belgium 2-0 in their Group E opener, but the quartet now face the ominous prospect of subduing Ibrahimovic in Toulouse.

Hockey: Chance for India men to return to CWG podium

Hockey: Chance for India men to return to CWG podium

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

India would look to put up a disciplined effort and avoid unnecessary cards, which cost them dearly against England.

Asian Games medallist footballer Bhowmick dead

Asian Games medallist footballer Bhowmick dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Legendary former India footballer and celebrated coach Subhas Bhowmick died after prolonged illness in the wee hours of Saturday, according to family sources.

Face-off: Elite army squads battle it out at Jordan's Warrior Competition

Face-off: Elite army squads battle it out at Jordan's Warrior Competition

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Jordan launched a competition among elite anti-terrorism squads from 18 countries, including fellow members of military coalitions fighting rebels in Yemen and Islamic State extremists in Iraq and Syria.

Can Messi end Argentina's long wait for World Cup?

Can Messi end Argentina's long wait for World Cup?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi's passionate performances at the Qatar World Cup are earning him oodles of love from Argentines, but their old favouritism for Diego Maradona may resurface unless he brings home the trophy on his final attempt.