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Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The 35-year-old also paid tribute to Messi, who played for Real's arch-rivals Barcelona.

Tokyo Games: What a THROW!

Tokyo Games: What a THROW!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Tokyo Games: Look How They Run!

Tokyo Games: Look How They Run!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

With Mbappe on the left flank of France's attack, he will cross paths with right-back Hakimi, the player he took under his wing when the Moroccan joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2021.

Tokyo Olympics cost almost twice due to COVID

Tokyo Olympics cost almost twice due to COVID

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics cost nearly double the figure quoted in the city's bid for the Games,

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Croatia, Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

FIFA WC: Croatia, Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Croatia and Morocco will face off in Qatar for a second time after playing out a 0-0 draw in their group opener

Never Make Messi Angry, Never!

Never Make Messi Angry, Never!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'I don't like people talking before matches. That's not part of football. I always respect everyone, but I like to be respected too.'

PIX: Real Madrid stun Liverpool for 14th European Cup

PIX: Real Madrid stun Liverpool for 14th European Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Vinicius Junior's second half tap-in steered Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday.

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

Which is the World Cup's most valuable team?

Which is the World Cup's most valuable team?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

England, who are gunning for their second World Cup title, have the most valuable squad in Qatar with Jude Bellingham topping a list of over 800 players.

'Maradona is watching us from above and pushing us'

'Maradona is watching us from above and pushing us'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi says Argentina have felt the presence of the late, great Diego Maradona throughout their World Cup campaign, including on Friday when they beat the Netherlands on penalties to reach the semi-finals.

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Argentina and Poland on Wednesday.

PIX: Germany stay alive after crucial draw against Spain

PIX: Germany stay alive after crucial draw against Spain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The 1-1 draw leaves Germany facing a must-win match against Costa Rica.

SOCCER PIX! Real lose as Barca close in on title; Leipzig enter final

SOCCER PIX! Real lose as Barca close in on title; Leipzig enter final

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Barcelona closed in on the LaLiga title as they picked up a 1-0 win over Osasuna and holders Real Madrid went down to

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The metal arena sits on the waterfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the West Bay skyline, but it could easily be mistaken for a shipping container yard if not for the structure that supports the roof.

Olympic champ Neeraj hospitalised with high fever

Olympic champ Neeraj hospitalised with high fever

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

On his return from Tokyo, Neeraj had tested negative for COVID-19.

WC PIX: Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

WC PIX: Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Brazil and Switzerland on Monday.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

FIFA awards for 2018 World Cup. Who's won what?

FIFA awards for 2018 World Cup. Who's won what?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Here are the list of awards handed out after the FIFA World Cup

PIX: Watch out for the England WAGS in Russia

PIX: Watch out for the England WAGS in Russia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

While the England players grab the headlines for their on-field showing, at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, their WAGS also enjoyed a spot in the limelight.

How Neeraj Chopra changed Indian athletes' mentality with his Olympic gold

How Neeraj Chopra changed Indian athletes' mentality with his Olympic gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'Earlier we had set some limitations for us. But now, Indians are capable of doing something magical'

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: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia, FIFA's 51st ranked team and who have suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever.

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia played at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

What's Raja Chari Doing In Space?

What's Raja Chari Doing In Space?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

On Wednesday, November 10, night, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

In the women's event, India's D Harika drew with Nino Bastiashvili (Georgia) to move up to four points. She is in joint third place with six others.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 with brilliant individual goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari during the FIFA World Cup Group C match on Tuesday.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

An unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country's highest sporting honour.

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On a night when American Allyson Felix also became the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history and Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan's dream of an unprecedented Games treble disappeared, Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wiped away his 10,000 metres disappointment with an impressive 5,000m win.

Chess Olympiad: India 'B' win bronze; India 'A' women finish third

Chess Olympiad: India 'B' win bronze; India 'A' women finish third

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Friday that he intends to compete at Wimbledon later this month

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday.

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

PICS: What you must know about Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Philem Dipak Singh traces Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's rise to Olympic glory.

PIX: Germany bounce back with emphatic win over Portugal

PIX: Germany bounce back with emphatic win over Portugal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Germany move into second place in the group on three points, one behind leaders France and level with Portugal.