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Norway rout Italy, qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Norway rout Italy, qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Norway registered a thumping 4-1 win as Italy, who have missed out on the last two editions of the World Cup, were condemned to the playoffs.

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph

Clasico PIX: High Drama as Vinicius clashes with Alonso, Yamal

Clasico PIX: High Drama as Vinicius clashes with Alonso, Yamal

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

In an eventful match with plenty of needle, Vinicius was fired up, snapping into tackles and encouraging the crowd to make more noise

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes -- same idea, different ingredients or different method of preparation. Many Indian favourites have surprising global twins that nearly mirror our flavours, techniques or eating style.

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner to clash in ATP Finals title match

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner to clash in ATP Finals title match

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

World number one Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-2, 6-4 win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals on Saturday to set up a highly-anticipated title decider with defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Spain's path to European Championship success was forged the hard way thanks to a remarkable collective effort, with several squad players coming off the bench at key moments to make decisive contributions when the team needed them the most.

PIX: Atletico Madrid extend unbeaten run in LaLiga

PIX: Atletico Madrid extend unbeaten run in LaLiga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Atletico Madrid extended their unbeaten run in LaLiga to nine matches with a 2-0 victory over hosts Real Betis on Monday.

PIX: Spain oust Albania, complete perfect group stage

PIX: Spain oust Albania, complete perfect group stage

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Albania and Spain, at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Scotland stay in hunt for quarters with 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A heart-wrenching defeat in the semi-finals notwithstanding, a demoralised Indian men's hockey team will have to regroup quickly and aim for a second consecutive podium finish at the Olympics when it takes on Spain in the bronze medal play-off in Paris on Thursday.

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Spain's 'vertical football' too much for ageing Croatia

India's Aishwarya Pissay races into W2RC history

India's Aishwarya Pissay races into W2RC history

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'I'm proud to represent India and Asia at this level'

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany take on in-form Spain

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany take on in-form Spain

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann made two changes to his line-up with Jonathan Tah and Emre Can coming in to the team to face an unchanged Spain in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday.

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Yamal, who at kick-off was 16 years and 338 days old, comfortably beats the previous record set by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski.

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"Game Set Match... So it's now confirmed and official. World Cup winner Argentine superstar Rodrigo De Paul and Uruguayan and Barcelona legend Luis Surez will join Messi for the 'GOAT Tour to India 2025' Vamos," posted organiser Satadru Dutta on social media.

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The debate over working hours flared up after Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy called for 14-hour workdays.

PIX: France play Spain for Olympics men's football gold

PIX: France play Spain for Olympics men's football gold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Hosts France will play an Olympic men's football final for the first time in 40 years after beating Egypt 3-1 in extra-time at the Lyon stadium on Monday and will face Spain for the gold medal.

FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Should FIFA approve the 64-team format, it would be a one-off birthday bash, with the tournament expected to shrink back to 48 in 2034.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Three stars-Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, PSG's Ousmane Dembele, and Barcelona's Raphinha-have dominated the season with goals, assists, and match-winning performances.

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Spain secured the gold medal in the Olympic men's soccer tournament after Sergio Camello scored twice in extra-time to earn a dramatic 5-3 win over hosts France in a nail-biting final at Parc des Princes on Friday.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

22-year-old Athletic Bilbao player Nico Williams, a major transfer target for top European clubs, has been one of the most exciting players in Spain's seven-match winning run at the tournament.

Argentina, France, Germany in Davis Cup Last 8

Argentina, France, Germany in Davis Cup Last 8

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Germany did not need Alexander Zverev as Kevin Krawietz and Tim Ptz booked their place in Bologna, Italy, with a 6-3, 7-6(4) win over the Japanese pair of Yosuke Watanuki and Takeru Yuzuki for an unassailable 3-0 lead in the second qualifying round.

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A summary of Friday's action in the Davis Cup group stage matches.

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also highlighting how the Indian sports scene is changing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Spain will put sentiment to one side on Friday when they play Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals knowing that victory would spell retirement for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Friday.

Spain will win Euro 2024, says Georgia's 'keeper Mamardashvili

Spain will win Euro 2024, says Georgia's 'keeper Mamardashvili

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Georgians became one of the feel good stories of the tournament by beating Portugal 2-0 in their final Group F game to make it to the knockout stages, all while trying to play expansive football against more illustrious opponents.

Shanghai Masters: Cramps end Sinner's title defence

Shanghai Masters: Cramps end Sinner's title defence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Sinner's retirement and world number one Alcaraz's withdrawal due to an ankle injury blows the draw wide open, with Djokovic in the hunt for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai.

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Spain's Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up to play doubles at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) said on Wednesday.

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Hosts France secured a second straight victory as Kiliann Sildillia struck for a 1-0 success over Guinea, while Spain and Japan reached the quarter-finals in the second matchday of the men's Olympic soccer tournament on Saturday.

Trump To Boost Pak's F-16s With AIM-120 Missiles

Trump To Boost Pak's F-16s With AIM-120 Missiles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The development comes as relations between the two countries showed marked improvement following the four-day military conflict between Pakistan and India in May.

PIX: Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024

PIX: Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday.

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca to give his side a flying start and Matteo Arnaldi then outlasted Thiago Monteiro to put the hosts into a 2-0 lead.

Euro PIX: Spain survive Georgia scare to reach last 8

Euro PIX: Spain survive Georgia scare to reach last 8

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia, at Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany, on Sunday.

Pistol glory! Mukesh, Tejaswani fire India to No.1

Pistol glory! Mukesh, Tejaswani fire India to No.1

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Mukesh Nelavalli won the men's 25m pistol gold, while Tejaswani Singh clinched silver in the women's category in the same event

Isha-Himanshu strike gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Isha-Himanshu strike gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Earlier, Kucerova and Lucy Myers of the USA had prevailed in a tense qualification shoot-off to secure the final berths ahead of India's Sabeera Haris, who finished seventh despite tying on 112 hits.