News for 'Defends Group Stage'

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning September 23.

FIFA WC Preview: Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse

FIFA WC Preview: Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The French in 2002, Italy in 2010, Spain in 2014 and Germany in 2018 all followed their stuttering starts as champions by bombing out in the group stage.

Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji out of Olympics after poor show

Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji out of Olympics after poor show

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani once again failed to impress on the global stage

Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off

Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The 33-year-old centre back Lovren has faced Neymar on three occasions and lost every time, with the unstoppable Brazilian scoring four goals against him.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

PIX: Austria ease past Poland, renew knock-out hopes

PIX: Austria ease past Poland, renew knock-out hopes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between Austria and Poland at Berlin Olympiastadion, in Berlin, on Friday.

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's effusive praise of US President George W Bush during their 2008 meeting in the White House is revisited as a testament to their close relationship and the impact of the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Singh's statement, while drawing criticism from the Left and BJP, highlighted the transformative nature of the relationship between the two democracies. The article explores the context of their meeting and the broader significance of their relationship in the context of the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

A look at how the teams in Group 1 placed at the end of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup.

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

France overcame a slow start to beat neighbours Belgium 2-0 for their first points of the Nations League campaign.

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Khamenei, who has the last word on all state matters and is also the commander in chief of the armed forces, instructed military commanders from the Revolutionary Guards and the army to prepare plans for both an attack and a defence in case the war expands and Israel or the US strike Iran, the officials said.

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Mumbai City made their debut in the competition last year but were eliminated in the group phase, twice losing heavily to Saudi side Al-Shabab.

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Jose Mourinho's side top Group G with a maximum nine points, three clear of second-placed Slavia.

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Harmanpreet & Co have strong foundation for LA gold'

Switzerland downplay political talk ahead of Serbia tie

Switzerland downplay political talk ahead of Serbia tie

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'It's all about football tomorrow and this is what is going to matter. We are ready and mature enough to just play football. We want to make our nation proud and happy, and we will ignore the rest.'

T20 WC: Bangladesh outclass Nepal; advance to Super 8

T20 WC: Bangladesh outclass Nepal; advance to Super 8

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Tanzim Hasan Shakib picked up four wickets as Bangladesh outclassed Nepal by 21 runs.

How South Africa pulled it off against England...

How South Africa pulled it off against England...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram applauded his bowlers for sealing a thrilling seven-run victory over England in a T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match in St Lucia on Friday, saying they did not wilt under pressure.

India's battle plan: 'We will go out and fight'

India's battle plan: 'We will go out and fight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

India coach Igor Stimac wants his players to stay compact and not concede set pieces to Australia

Ranji Trophy: MP, Baroda off to a great start

Ranji Trophy: MP, Baroda off to a great start

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Mitesh Patel and Atit Sheth staged a spirited recovery for Baroda, taking them to 241 for six against defending champions Mumbai on day one of their Ranji Trophy opener in Vadodara on Friday.

CWG: Indian men's table tennis team marches into semis

CWG: Indian men's table tennis team marches into semis

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The men's team had outclassed Barbados, Singapore and Northern Ireland by identical 3-0 margin in the group stage to make the quarter-finals.

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team entered the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition but Lakshya Sen's zealous push for a gold turned into a hunt for bronze on a bitter-sweet Sunday for India at the Paris Games.

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match -- but he ran out of steam in the final set

PIX: Messi volleys Inter Miami to victory

PIX: Messi volleys Inter Miami to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi scored in his third consecutive match for Inter Miami in a 3-1 victory over Orlando City.

Serie A: Juventus down wasteful Napoli to go back top

Serie A: Juventus down wasteful Napoli to go back top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

For Napoli, the match highlighted their struggling form, marking three consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since October 2016. They are fifth with 24 points.

Women's T20 WC: India to face Pakistan on Feb 12

Women's T20 WC: India to face Pakistan on Feb 12

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Indian women's team will kickstart their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan.

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Stimac, a vastly experienced coach and 1998 World Cup bronze medallist for Croatia, interfered when Pakistan player Abdullah Iqbal was ready to make a throw-in. He tried to pull back the ball from the player, sparking wild reactions from some Pakistani players as well as some coaching staff.

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Let's delve into six remarkable underdog triumphs at the ICC World Cup

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India to face West Indies, South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches

Champions League: Dortmund into knockout stage; Leicester draw

Champions League: Dortmund into knockout stage; Leicester draw

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Last-minute starter Adrian Ramos scored a first-half header to give Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory over Sporting on Wednesday and earn a spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League with two Group F matches to spare.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

Thomas Cup: India blank England 5-0; enter quarters

Thomas Cup: India blank England 5-0; enter quarters

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Defending champions India sailed to the knockout stage of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 rout of England.

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia; Spain and Italy lose

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia; Spain and Italy lose

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Britain battled to victory over last year's Davis Cup runners-up Australia in their Finals group stage opener on Wednesday, while Spain and Italy both suffered chastening defeats at home in the premier men's team competition.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Indian women's team advanced to the the summit clash and Virat Kohli was quick to congratulate the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side for reaching its maiden final of the T20 World Cup in Australia

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England coach hopes Josh Hazlewood's comments were tongue in cheek

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

Uber Cup: India trounce Singapore for second win

Uber Cup: India trounce Singapore for second win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Isharani Baruah and Anmol Kharb shone bright as India all but assured its place in the quarter-finals of Uber Cup after beating Singapore 4-1 in the second tie of Group A, in Chengdu, China, on Sunday.

England, NZ in waiting but SL still harbour semis hopes

England, NZ in waiting but SL still harbour semis hopes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka, who beat Ireland in their Super 12 opener, are still to face former champions England and last year's runners-up New Zealand as they look to secure one of the top two spots in the group.