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Saudi's Al-Shahrani likely out of World Cup

Saudi's Al-Shahrani likely out of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Al-Shahrani fell to the ground after colliding with goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais

What India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Discussed

What India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Discussed

Rediff.com9 May 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday, May 7, 2023, held a meeting with his US counterpart Jake Sullivan, United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and discussed means to strengthen ties between the countries.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but...; thanks Modi, Trump

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but...; thanks Modi, Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Speaking at a joint press conference with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, Putin said that Russia agrees with the proposals to cease hostilities but "proceeds from the assumption that this cessation should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of the crisis."

Neymar to return to his roots

Neymar to return to his roots

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Neymar began his career with Santos in 2009 aged 17, racking up 136 goals and 64 assists in 225 matches to help the club secure their first Copa Libertadores title in nearly 50 years in 2011.

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Fabregas hangs up his boots, to coach Italian club.

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Mexico's exit ended a run of seven successive last-16 appearances at the World Cup and the defeat for Saudi Arabia killed off what had looked to be a realistic chance of advancing from the group stages for the first time in 28 years.

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Though Cristiano Ronaldo scored an impressive number of goals, he remained empty handed in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.

Why US is skipping G20 summit in South Africa

Why US is skipping G20 summit in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

He further criticised South Africa's use of the G20 platform to promote "solidarity, equality, and sustainability" to promote "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and climate change."

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Three men, originally from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Mumbai Police started their boat journey from Kuwait on January 28 and claimed to have taken the Saudi Arabia-Dubai-Pakistan route before entering Indian shores illegally, as per the police remand note.

Ronaldo urges top players to join him in Saudi league

Ronaldo urges top players to join him in Saudi league

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Ronaldo said the league was very competitive but that there were many opportunities to grow.

PIX: Al-Ahli down Al-Hilal, make Asian Champions League final

PIX: Al-Ahli down Al-Hilal, make Asian Champions League final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 win over 10-man Al-Hilal to win the battle of the Saudi Pro League sides in Jeddah on Tuesday, booking a place in Saturday's final of the Asian Champions League Elite to keep their dream of a first continental title alive.

India to send multi-party delegations for diplomatic outreach

India to send multi-party delegations for diplomatic outreach

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The diplomatic exercise aimed at presenting India's stance against Pakistan on terror comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor -- the Indian offensive against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Monday met with the leaders of several countries and highlighted India's resolve to combat terrorism, which they stressed must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity.

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Serie A might consider India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup

Breach of understanding: India on ceasefire violation by Pak

Breach of understanding: India on ceasefire violation by Pak

Rediff.com11 May 2025

India has accused Pakistan of breaching an understanding reached earlier on Saturday to stop military actions. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there have been repeated violations of the understanding since the evening, and that the Indian armed forces are giving an appropriate response.

Govt picks Tharoor to lead Op Sindoor delegation to US; Cong fumes

Govt picks Tharoor to lead Op Sindoor delegation to US; Cong fumes

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The government will send seven all-party delegations to key partner countries, including members of the United Nations Security Council, later this month to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Will not only trace Pahalgam attack perpetrators, but...: Rajnath

Will not only trace Pahalgam attack perpetrators, but...: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the nation that India will respond strongly to the recent terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. He stated that India will not be intimidated by such acts and will take every necessary step to trace those responsible and those who conspired behind the scenes. Singh described the attack as "extremely inhuman" and reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

'We have no option but to strike back'

'We have no option but to strike back'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'If they aim to remain aligned with the public sentiment, as any democratic government should, then they must respond. Why else would the prime minister have cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia? And why would he have instructed the home minister himself to travel to Srinagar to assess the situation firsthand? This suggests that something is indeed being planned. I am quite certain of that, although the exact form it will take remains to be seen.'

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Mo Salah is third on Liverpool's all-time goal scoring list with 243 goals in 394 games.

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries, one that nevertheless risks spinning out of control into a larger conflagration, notes Shyam G Menon.

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.

PIX: Piastri does the 'trick' in Miami to stretch F1 lead

PIX: Piastri does the 'trick' in Miami to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The win from fourth on the grid was Australian Oscar Piastri's third in a row, after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and fourth of the season. McLaren have so far been beaten only once.

FIFA: Saudi captain Al-Faraj out of WC with injury

FIFA: Saudi captain Al-Faraj out of WC with injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia need to beat Mexico in the last match in the group on Wednesday to ensure qualification for the last 16, regardless of the outcome of the match between Poland and Argentina.

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Pahalgam attack: Trump dials Modi, offers full support

Pahalgam attack: Trump dials Modi, offers full support

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the "heinous attack". Trump conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack and said that India and the United States stand together in the fight against terror. The attack, which killed 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Modi, who was on a two-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, cut short his visit and returned to New Delhi on Tuesday night after the attack.

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee president Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.

India counters Pak's actions, strikes 8 military installations

India counters Pak's actions, strikes 8 military installations

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Pakistani military targets at Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were engaged using air-launched precision weapons from Indian fighter jets and the retaliation largely focused on command and control centres, radar sites and weapon storage areas, Qureshi said.

FIFA WC: Serious Saudi extend Renard's stay by 5yrs

FIFA WC: Serious Saudi extend Renard's stay by 5yrs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Last week's surprise 2-1 win over Argentina means victory over Mexico on Wednesday would take Saudi Arabia into the next round in Qatar and the Green Falcons' improved performances have come as a result of increased professionalism domestically.

FIFA WC: Poland knows its do or die against Saudi

FIFA WC: Poland knows its do or die against Saudi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

"We're adding zero points to our account ahead of the third match, which will definitely be lost," goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had said on the eve of the Mexico game.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Sports Ministry backs AIFF bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Sports Ministry backs AIFF bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

'The AIFF is happy to have the government's strong support in our bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031. The Asian Cup is the biggest football tournament in Asia and it is important for India as a nation to showcase what we have, not just to Asia but to the rest of the world.'

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'There is no question that Putin's preference will be to avoid unpleasantness with Trump, leave alone a collision course,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Happy' Vinicius wants to extend stay at Real Madrid

'Happy' Vinicius wants to extend stay at Real Madrid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Vinicius Jr, who joined Real in 2018, has won the Spanish top-flight league three times with the club, apart from two Champions League and two Club World Cup titles.

Failed as CM, no 'cheap politics' on Pahalgam attack: Omar

Failed as CM, no 'cheap politics' on Pahalgam attack: Omar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and resolved to fight resolutely to defeat the nefarious designs to disturb communal harmony and hinder progress.