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Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cups

Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cups

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Morocco have been banned from the next two African Nations Cup tournaments as punishment for withdrawing from hosting the 2015 finals over fears of the spread of the Ebola virus.

India eyes multiple mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa

India eyes multiple mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India is planning to soon sign new and updated mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa. The Ministry of Mines is in discussions with Cte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Business Standard has learnt. Negotiations are ongoing with around a dozen countries, and more will be added to the list soon.

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

Australia take 3-0 lead over Morocco

Australia take 3-0 lead over Morocco

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Todd Woodbridge and Wayne Arthurs defeated Mounir El Aarej and Mehdi Tahiri to ensure Australia remain in the World Group next year.

Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final

Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and doubles partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi are in line for their second ATP Tour title of the season after making the final of the clay court event in Casablanca, Morocco.

Aussies against going to Morocco

Aussies against going to Morocco

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The players have informed the ACB they were prepared to forfeit up to A$30,000 (US$20,000) a man to pull out of the tournament.

Australia withdraw from Morocco tourney

Australia withdraw from Morocco tourney

Rediff.com29 May 2003

The ACB said a problem with dates forced them to pull out.

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

His previous best was 97 in February, which he had attained after winning the Chennai Open, an ATP Challenger series event.

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

PIX: El Bakkali, Hall, Kennedy snatch tense gold wins

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday.

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Morocco has lodged a last-minute bid to host the 2026 soccer World Cup and will compete against a three-way bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada.

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga champions snap a two-game winless run in all competitions.

Sania-Vania in Morocco Open final

Sania-Vania in Morocco Open final

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The Indo-US pair got a walkover in the semi-finals, as their opponents, Camille Pin and Milagros Sequera, pulled out because of illness.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

India slips two places to rank 129th on Global Gender Gap index

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published on Wednesday. Within South Asia, India was ranked fifth after Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, while Pakistan was ranked last. Globally, Sudan was ranked last on the index of 146 countries, while Pakistan slipped three places to 145th.

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Presenting the best street foods across the world.

Taarabt asked to apologise for insulting Morocco coach

Taarabt asked to apologise for insulting Morocco coach

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Morocco are demanding an apology from midfielder Adel Taarabt for insulting the national team coach, who left him out of the African Nations Cup.

Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high

Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Scripts win with Yuki Bhambri in final tie against Morocco.

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian officials on Sunday said that an Indian plane was not involved in a crash in Afghanistan amid reports that an aircraft from India met with an accident there on Saturday night.

Portugal talisman Ronaldo chasing more Euro glory

Portugal talisman Ronaldo chasing more Euro glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Having scored 10 goals in the last 12 games with Portugal and 42 in 41 matches with Al-Nassr this season, Ronaldo's relentless mentality could be the key to him making a statement with his country in Germany against all odds.

Morocco quake toll may top 300

Morocco quake toll may top 300

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco have been willed on by some of the most impassioned fans at the tournament who arrived at the Education City stadium with their ear-splitting volume turned up high even before kickoff.

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning curled long-range shot against France that helped his side reach the final.

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

While Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica, France entered the quarters with a win over Morocco.

NIA wants to question Headley's estranged wife in Morocco

NIA wants to question Headley's estranged wife in Morocco

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

India has sent a formal request to Morocco for examination and recording of statement of Faiza Outalha, Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley's estranged wife, to get more evidence against him as well as Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed.

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Morocco ATP event

Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Morocco ATP event

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi have advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP Tour event in Casablanca, Morocco after scoring an easy straight-set win over Simon Greul and Peter Luczak.

Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Morocco ATP event

Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Morocco ATP event

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP Tour event in Casablanca, Morocco, after a straight sets win over Simon Greul and Peter Luczak. The Indo-Pak pair beat the German-Australian pair 6-3, 6-2 in the quarter-finals of the euro 450,000 clay-court tournament.

PICS: Tears, triumph for Ronaldo at Euro 2024

PICS: Tears, triumph for Ronaldo at Euro 2024

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Despite being a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding career, breaking numerous records and playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo was a shadow of his old self over the last two weeks at Euro 2024 in Germany.

Neeraj Chopra targets history as India's track hopes rise

Neeraj Chopra targets history as India's track hopes rise

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra's broad shoulders will carry a weight of massive expectations

PIX: How Moroccans celebrated victory over Belgium!

PIX: How Moroccans celebrated victory over Belgium!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The dancing Morocco fans outnumbered the Belgians.

Sania gets wild card for Morocco event

Sania gets wild card for Morocco event

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The Indian ace was granted a place in the singles draw at the WTA Grand Prix at Casablanca, from April 5 to 11.

The deadliest earthquakes over past 25 years

The deadliest earthquakes over past 25 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Here's a look at the deadliest earthquakes over the past 25 years.

Earthquake's Aftermath: The Search For Life

Earthquake's Aftermath: The Search For Life

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

When the earthquake ended late on Friday, September 8, 2023, villages and towns carved into the Atlas Mountains lay devastated, with hundreds dead, countless homes ruined beyond repair.

FIFA WC: Ziyech shows that his crazy is all brilliance

FIFA WC: Ziyech shows that his crazy is all brilliance

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Still full of running in the final minutes at 1-0 up, he provided the cross to Zakaria Aboukhlal who clipped it into the roof of the net to seal the victory as the stadium boiled over.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'To our Moroccan friends: Congratulations on this beautiful journey. You are making football history.'

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Davis Cup team

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Davis Cup team

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The Indian Davis Cup squad will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 1964. India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their most recent neutral site match in 2019.