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Davis Cup: Will India survive the sweltering conditions?

Davis Cup: Will India survive the sweltering conditions?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian Davis Cup team sweats it out at 'mini cauldron', match timings revised due to tough conditions

Infantino: 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 team format

Infantino: 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 team format

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"This 11 billion figure is without the club World Cup (in 2025). At the end of the four years we will make even more revenue," Infantino told a news conference.

Sable breaks national record to finish fifth in Diamond League

Sable breaks national record to finish fifth in Diamond League

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India's Avinash Sable finished a creditable fifth at the prestigious Diamond League Meet in Rabat, Morocco, shattering his own 3000m steeplechase national record for the eighth time.

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An overview of contenders in the race for top scorer at the 2022 World Cup.

Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress

Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The defeat will rankle the Indian pair all the more as Bopanna is a top-10 player in doubles while Bhambri too is ranked among the top-100. The Uzbekis are not even in the top-300.

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Freelancer has been made with workman-like efficiency, but the subject of Islamic terrorism could do with a break, points out Deepa Gahlot.

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

More than 700,000 Tunisians live in France, with about two thirds of them being dual nationals.

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues -- Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

#CoupleGoals From Mouni, Suraj

#CoupleGoals From Mouni, Suraj

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

U-17 FIFA WC: How India got outplayed by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: How India got outplayed by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Dennerby admits India not up to USA standards

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Sterling did not play a part in England's 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16, leaving Qatar last weekend to return to his family.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia efficiently dismantle Canada

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia efficiently dismantle Canada

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

anada's hopes of getting back into the contest were dashed when a curling cross from Perisic on the left was controlled by Kramaric, who shifted the ball onto his left foot and dispatched it low into the bottom corner in the 70th minute.

WC: Injured Lukaku likely to miss Belgium's opening two games

WC: Injured Lukaku likely to miss Belgium's opening two games

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Wing back Thomas Meunier also trained individually as he continues his recovery from a cheekbone fracture. He played 20 minutes in Friday's friendly loss to Egypt in Kuwait City.

FIFA WC: Who was behind the Saudi half-time resurgence?

FIFA WC: Who was behind the Saudi half-time resurgence?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

"We had a crazy coach who gave us instructions and motivated us strongly during halftime," Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdel-Ilah al-Maliki told Al-Kass TV station after the win over Argentina.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

What has made Deschamps successful in tournaments, especially at the World Cup since 2018, is not sticking to a particular identity or philosophy which is often the defining feature of big teams.

Ronaldo keeps people guessing about his future

Ronaldo keeps people guessing about his future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Before the World Cup, he had refused to say whether the tournament in Qatar would be his last and said he was already looking ahead to the 2024 European Championship.

OMG! Sunny's Become A Ghost!

OMG! Sunny's Become A Ghost!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Tabu-Ajay promote Drishyam 2... Alaya goes to the Marrakech Film Festival... Dia cuddles a hippo...

'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.

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pele's cancer has advanced and he requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction, according to a medical report.

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match-ups

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match-ups

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The World Cup pre-quarter-finals line-up.

No booze? No problem for some fans at Qatar World Cup

No booze? No problem for some fans at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Soccer fans at the almost alcohol-free World Cup are ready to pay high prices for a beer, a few have tried to smuggle booze into stadiums but most simply accept that drinking is off limits at the first tournament in a Muslim country.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

Clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

Clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Reigning champions France take on Argentina in a showpiece final at Lusail Stadium with both teams looking to add a third star to their crest.

'Women can thrive at any age'

'Women can thrive at any age'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'

Mithila's Enjoying Navratri

Mithila's Enjoying Navratri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Shriya looks stunning... Sarah's a water baby... Neena has a new hero...

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Lloris and Kane will be back in action for Tottenham against Brentford on Dec. 26 when the Premier League swings back into action after its winter shutdown for the World Cup.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spain beat Croatia to lift Nations League title

Spain beat Croatia to lift Nations League title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Spain were Nations League runners-up two years ago to France and success will come as a major fillip after a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, where they were upset by Morocco in the last-16.

'Never thought I'd be playing a spy'

'Never thought I'd be playing a spy'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'We are blessed to be working at a time like this because we get to satisfy hunger by playing diverse roles.'

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

'We hope to bring Oscar home very soon'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'This is a historic moment for India.'

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Security guard at Qatar World Cup stadium dies after fall.