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Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) have promised to staunchly defend Luis Suarez after FIFA launched a probe into allegations that he had punched a Chilean opponent during a South American World Cup qualifier last month.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

FIFA WC: How these 16 teams made the knock-outs

FIFA WC: How these 16 teams made the knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The FIFA World Cup knock-out phase kicks-off on Saturday in Qatar. Here's an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16.

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Messi was Argentina's key man in their 1-0 win.

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The historic Maracana stadium has hosted two World Cup finals, in 1950 and 2014, and saw Messi and his squad become 2021 Copa America champions by beating Brazil 1-0.

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.

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Wales Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received the first red card of the Qatar World Cup on Friday, when he was sent off for clattering into Iran's Mehdi Taremi outside the area late in the match.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Atletico's Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19

Atletico's Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The statement added that both players and the staff member were in good health and said the team had followed protocol and taken the appropriate measures following the results.

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Did Ronaldo's bombshell interview impact Portugal?

Did Ronaldo's bombshell interview impact Portugal?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'It's a personal interview, very personal actually, and we have to respect that'

FIFA World Cup 2022: Points Table

FIFA World Cup 2022: Points Table

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The points table of FIFA World Cup 2022.

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers.

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

World Cup 2022: start date, schedule, teams, venues and final

Near full-strength Portugal primed for Swiss test

Near full-strength Portugal primed for Swiss test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio should be fully fit and ready to play in their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Brazil are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

'Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon, a legend'

'Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon, a legend'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo said he was living a "beautiful moment" after becoming the first player to score in five men's World Cups as he helped Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100 percent record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Colombia head to Copa semis after penalties win over Uruguay

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"It's very difficult for us, the probability for us to proceed is lower than the other nations like in Europe, they have 13 spots. And so the probability is much, much higher."

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina breeze past Peru, Brazil win

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina breeze past Peru, Brazil win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Earlier in the night, Bolivia were denied their first win when Kaku scored with 18 minutes remaining to rescue a 2-2 draw for home side Paraguay in Asuncion.

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

FIFA WC PIX: Ghana vs Portugal

I speak when I want: Ronaldo on his fiery interview

I speak when I want: Ronaldo on his fiery interview

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Ronaldo said that he is not worried about how his actions will impact the squad

Chiellini admires Suarez for biting him at 2014 World Cup

Chiellini admires Suarez for biting him at 2014 World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'I admire his cunning. If he lost it, he'd become an ordinary forward.'

Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal

Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Shipments of sunflower oil to India have started normalising after imports from war-torn Ukraine resumed beginning September after a gap of four months, leading to further normalisation of supplies. Ukraine has been the largest supplier of sunflower oil to India. However, after the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February, supplies from Ukraine dwindled as Russia denied it access to the Black Sea ports.

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

FIFA WC: Senegal remembers Papa Bouba Diop

FIFA WC: Senegal remembers Papa Bouba Diop

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

"We wanted to commemorate the great player he was, he's a legend of Senegalese football, he made me dream and he made all of us dream so we could not mess it up on the anniversary of his death."

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

India's Murali Sreeshankar claims long jump gold in Greece

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, meanwhile, finished fifth after he hit the 7.69m mark at the 17th Iberoamerican Meeting in Huelva, Spain.

India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO

India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has defended its decision to ban export of wheat and rice at a WTO meeting even as some member countries have flagged concerns over the country's stand, an official said. At a meeting last week in Geneva, Senegal, the US and the European Union raised questions over this decision, stating it could have adverse implications on global markets. In May, India restricted export of wheat to enhance domestic availability.

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The metal arena sits on the waterfront overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the West Bay skyline, but it could easily be mistaken for a shipping container yard if not for the structure that supports the roof.

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Egypt's crucial performer has been battling against time to be fit for the Group A encounter since hurting ligaments in an awkward fall in the early stages of last month's Champions League final.

Portugal ousted by a superior version of themselves

Portugal ousted by a superior version of themselves

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

European champions Portugal came up against a superior version of themselves as they were knocked out of the World Cup by Uruguay on Saturday. Although Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will grab the headlines -- the former for his two brilliantly goals and the latter for what could well be his World Cup farewell -- Uruguay owed their 2-1 win to a superb all-round performance.

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

EPL PIX: Nunez sees red as Liverpool held to home

EPL PIX: Nunez sees red as Liverpool held to home

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Liverpool dominated the opening half but it was Zaha who broke the deadlock