News for 'SENEGAL'

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Modi is attending the G7 summit following an invitation by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Senegal fans riot after World Cup exit

Senegal fans riot after World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Angry Senegalese fans attacked the country's soccer federation headquarters after the national team was eliminated from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup by drawing 1-1 with Gambia.

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Poland will make changes for their match against Colombia and start 'more aggressively' in what will be a key match against opponents who also lost their opening contest, striker Dawid Kownacki said on Thursday.

Ittar, Gulabi Meenakari, Kashmiri carpet... Modi's gift for world leaders at G7 summit

Ittar, Gulabi Meenakari, Kashmiri carpet... Modi's gift for world leaders at G7 summit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

For foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often chosen gifts that showcase India's rich cultural and artistic traditions, and it was no different this time as he picked a variety of products for the heads of governments at the G7 Summit.

Modi meets world leaders at G7 Summit

Modi meets world leaders at G7 Summit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Before the group photo session, US President Biden walked towards Prime Minister Modi and exchanged pleasantries and warmly shook hands.

Lewandowski and Putellas win FIFA Best awards

Lewandowski and Putellas win FIFA Best awards

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2021 with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas winning the FIFA Best Women's Player prize at Monday's ceremony.

Opponents left guessing which Colombia they will face

Opponents left guessing which Colombia they will face

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Colombia have been a mixed bag at the tournament.

At G7, India pledges to protect free speech

At G7, India pledges to protect free speech

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Leaders of the powerful G7 grouping and its five partner countries, including India, have said that they are committed to open public debate and the free flow of information online and offline while guarding the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors.

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Asserting that India's dedication to climate commitments is evident from its performance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that rich countries of G-7 will support India's efforts in combating climate change and invited them to tap the huge market for clean energy technologies emerging in the country. In his remarks at the session on 'Investing in a better Future: Climate, Energy, Health' at G7 Summit, Modi highlighted India's track record and said it has achieved the target of 40 per cent energy-capacity from non-fossil sources nine years before time. "The target of 10 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months before time.

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

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.

WC Preview: 'Japan focus on winning not drawing'

WC Preview: 'Japan focus on winning not drawing'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Blue Samurai will not think about playing for a draw to qualify for the World Cup's knockout rounds, according to captain Makoto Hasebe.

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Colombia will miss Rodriguez's creativity and ability on the ball if he misses their last-16 encounter after they laboured to breakdown Senegal before Yerry Mina's bullet header in the 74th minute sealed a dramatic win.

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a United Nation Women report, most of these 34 countries were developing nations including Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Laos, Mali, Senegal, Tajikistan and Botswana.

US, allies launch declaration for future of Internet, invite India to join

US, allies launch declaration for future of Internet, invite India to join

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The Declaration for the Future of the Internet is in part a response to a rising trend of digital authoritarianism, including Russia's actions to block credible news sites

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Massive sports corruption case begins in Paris

Massive sports corruption case begins in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lamine Diack, the former head of athletics' governing body, arrived in court in Paris on Monday to stand trial on charges of corruption, money laundering and breach of trust linked to a Russian doping scandal. Prosecutors allege he solicited 3.45 million euros ($3.9 million) from athletes suspected of doping to cover up the allegations and allow them to continue competing, including in the 2012 London Olympics.

The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

England hold no fear for World Cup last 16 opponents Colombia, said the South American side's coach Jose Pekerman.

Models turn forest into catwalk

Models turn forest into catwalk

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Senegalese designer Adama Paris' show was inspired by nature.

Ex-head of world athletics Diack sent to jail for corruption

Ex-head of world athletics Diack sent to jail for corruption

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The former head of world athletics' governing body, Lamine Diack, was convicted in France on Wednesday of corruption in a Russian doping scandal and sentenced to spend at least two years in jail.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

FIFA World Cup: 'Battle of the Cleaners' ends in draw

FIFA World Cup: 'Battle of the Cleaners' ends in draw

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

It was perhaps fitting that the World Cup match between Senegal and Japan - whose fans have received international acclaim for their cleanliness in the stadium - ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday in Yekaterinburg.

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday and claim a first victory this year, putting a five-game winless run behind them as they finalised their World Cup preparations.

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue reach last 16

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue reach last 16

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

In Tokyo's trendy Shibuya, elated supporters streamed out of sports bars after the final whistle at around 1 a.m. local time, the sound of horns and "Nippon" chants filling the streets as they converged upon the district's iconic pedestrian scramble.

EPL PIX: Newcastle hold Man City; Leeds stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Newcastle hold Man City; Leeds stun Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

World Cup: Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations

World Cup: Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Jose Pekerman-coached team closed ranks on Friday, undertaking a private training session at their ski resort base outside of Kazan and declining to comment on the Colombian police probe and their preparations for Poland, who were upset 1-0 by Senegal in their opener.

Yes, African Nations Cup is happening; Ghana, Algeria advance

Yes, African Nations Cup is happening; Ghana, Algeria advance

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Ghana and Algeria ratified their top ranking as both advanced to the quarters.

EPL PIX: Chelsea held to goalless draw at Leeds

EPL PIX: Chelsea held to goalless draw at Leeds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Chelsea remain in fourth place, and are two points off third-placed Leicester City who have a game in hand.

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal in League Cup semi stalemate

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Gerard Moreno -- who scored against Manchester United before the Europa League final in Gdansk went to penalties -- rescued Unai Emery's side in the 73rd with a side-foot finish after a back-heel from Boulaye Dia.

Gully Boy out of Oscar race

Gully Boy out of Oscar race

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The movie failed to make the cut in the top-10 movies that will advance to the next round of voting at the 92nd Academy Awards.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Neymar injured as Brazil draw with Nigeria in friendly

Neymar injured as Brazil draw with Nigeria in friendly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Neymar went off injured 12 minutes into Brazil's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a friendly in Singapore on Sunday.

Mane hits back at 'clever' Guardiola for diving claims

Mane hits back at 'clever' Guardiola for diving claims

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'I think it's a bit clever from him to get the attention of the referee but I will just play my football like I'm always doing'

Drogba double for Ivorians sparks riot in Dakar

Drogba double for Ivorians sparks riot in Dakar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Two goals from Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba sparked a riot in Senegal on Saturday forcing the abandonment of the biggest African Nations Cup qualifier of the weekend after police fired tear gas in the stadium. The trouble in Dakar overshadowed qualification for Ghana, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia and holders Zambia who are all through to the finals in South Africa in January.

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ban results from a penalty Lamptey awarded to South Africa in a 2-1 win over Senegal in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November.

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

Rediff.com1 May 2022

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Sunday.