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Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Following successful live operation in the Emirates FA Cup, the Premier League will look to implement the system later this season.'

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup triumph marked a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday as the Italian became the manager with the most titles in the club's history with a total of 15 trophies.

'Trump Doesn't Mean Any Harm To India'

'Trump Doesn't Mean Any Harm To India'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'He is intrigued by the intractability of Kashmir issue. With his interest in dealmaking and peacebrokering, he sees it as an exciting challenge to tackle.'

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

There is a special category of tickets available only to residents of host nation Qatar and fans in the Gulf Arab state have bought the largest number of tickets, FIFA said.

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"They had a few biters, guys who are hot on your heels. Then you have to act quickly, and (we) could have dealt with that better. We should have done better in possession of the ball," said Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

Beer sale at Qatar World Cup games 3 hours before kick-off

Beer sale at Qatar World Cup games 3 hours before kick-off

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Qatar will permit ticketed fans to buy alcoholic beer at World Cup soccer matches starting three hours before kick-off and for one hour after the final whistle, but not during the match, a source with knowledge of plans for the tournament said.

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semi-finals

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for Qatar World Cup chaos

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for Qatar World Cup chaos

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

FIFA launched proceedings against the players who angrily harangued the referee after crashing out of the tournament in Qatar, despite beating Ghana 2-0 in their final group match on December 2.

F1: Verstappen edges Norris for Japanese GP pole

F1: Verstappen edges Norris for Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

World champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, stunning the McLarens with a late flying lap.

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

Fugitive Zakir Naik not invited to FIFA WC by Qatar?

Fugitive Zakir Naik not invited to FIFA WC by Qatar?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ministry of Home Affairs declared Naik's Islamic Research Foundation unlawful last year.

We didn't plan to reach the last 16, says Qatar coach

We didn't plan to reach the last 16, says Qatar coach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'There is no time for rest. There is a plan and the project will not stop and is not linked to me alone. We will prepare for the Asian Cup.'

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday played down the controversy over the derogatory remarks by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, saying its ambassador to Qatar has already conveyed its position to the Gulf country and there was nothing new to add.

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"Every time Garang touched the ball, he made something happen. The kid's exciting. Everyone can see that. Everyone is buzzing," said Slater, now a media analyst.

Qatar denies Amnesty claims of migrant worker exploitation

Qatar denies Amnesty claims of migrant worker exploitation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A 48-page report by Amnesty, Reality Check 2021, said that practices such as withholding salaries and charging workers to change jobs was still rife, despite labour reforms in 2014, as the country prepares to host the soccer tournament next year.

Prophet remark: Qatar, Kuwait summon Indian envoys amid Naidu' Doha visit

Prophet remark: Qatar, Kuwait summon Indian envoys amid Naidu' Doha visit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The spokesperson said that Indian ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal had a meeting in the foreign office in which concerns were raised with regard to some offensive tweets by individuals in India denigrating the religious personality.

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final'

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The 35-year-old forward confirmed this would be his last World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the second to level the match on a windy day in the California desert.

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year for a second time with Kiko Seike from Japan securing the women's title at the regional body's annual awards ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday.

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The full line-up will not be known until at least June 14, when the intercontinental playoff round ends in Qatar.

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar

Will Djokovic-Murray continue player-coach relationship?

Will Djokovic-Murray continue player-coach relationship?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Both Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, were noncommittal about whether they would continue to work together.

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.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

In addition to offering a figure to buy the English Premier League soccer club, Sheikh Jassim's proposal also includes a plan for a further significant amount of additional capital and infrastructure investment, the source told Reuters, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.

Indians from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt, but not clear how

Indians from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt, but not clear how

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Centre on Thursday said Indian passengers from Ukraine can return via Qatar, with aviation industry experts stating that civilian flights will restart from Ukraine only when its airspace opens.

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic said a majority of players believe favouritism is at play in the tennis anti-doping system.

And 2025 Begins!!!!

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.

Toney rescues Al-Ahli; Ronaldo brace for Al-Nassr

Toney rescues Al-Ahli; Ronaldo brace for Al-Nassr

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice and earn Al-Ahli a 2-1 win over Al-Ain on Monday that moves the Saudi side into the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League Elite and leaves the defending champions in danger of missing out on the last 16.