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Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Moroccan Football Federation on Thursday complained to world soccer's governing body FIFA over what it said were a series of refereeing mistakes in their World Cup Group B matches against Portugal and Spain which led to their elimination.

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

"We want an investigation into the performance of the whole refereeing team," Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida said on Friday.

BCCI SGM to lock in IPL window in September-October

BCCI SGM to lock in IPL window in September-October

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The BCCI will lock in a three-week window between September 15 and October 15 for the resumption of the currently-suspended IPL in the UAE, when it holds a Special General Meeting (SGM) virtually on Saturday.

India must perform or perish against Zimbabwe

India must perform or perish against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma will look to feast on a Zimbabwe bowling attack in his bid to play an innings that is long overdue in a must-win game of the T20 World Cup match in Melbourne on Sunday.

'Consequences' for Spain after exit: Del Bosque

'Consequences' for Spain after exit: Del Bosque

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said there would be "consequences", including potentially for himself, after the holders' shock elimination from the World Cup on Wednesday, but that he needed time to reflect.

WC: Experienced Germany can bounce back after Mexico loss, says Lahm

WC: Experienced Germany can bounce back after Mexico loss, says Lahm

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'A minor setback is not a bad thing to bring the team closer together'

Preview: Who's going to take the Euro 2016 Cup home?

Preview: Who's going to take the Euro 2016 Cup home?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Bigger than ever, the European Championship kicks off in Paris on Friday with a four-week feast of football that promises to elevate the game above the corruption scandals and security fears that have overshadowed its build-up. All eyes will be on hosts France when they get the ball rolling against Romania in the Stade de France -- 210 days after suicide bombers at the same venue triggered a night of horror across the capital which killed 130 people.

Kroos steps forward as Germany's undisputed leader

Kroos steps forward as Germany's undisputed leader

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Germany's Toni Kroos emerged as the world champions' natural leader on Saturday, stepping up to guide them to a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Sweden kept them on course for the World Cup last 16.

India's battle plan: 'We will go out and fight'

India's battle plan: 'We will go out and fight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

India coach Igor Stimac wants his players to stay compact and not concede set pieces to Australia

Asian Games: India shooters win team gold; bronze for Tomar

Asian Games: India shooters win team gold; bronze for Tomar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A confident Indian 10m air rifle team led by teenage world champion Rudrankksh Patil gave the country its first gold medal at the Asian Games.

WC Preview: Senegal on shaky ground as Colombia look to continue surge

WC Preview: Senegal on shaky ground as Colombia look to continue surge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Allowing a lead to twice slip from their grasp in their last World Cup game could come back to haunt Senegal when they face Colombia in a decisive Group H clash in Samara on Thursday.

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran as goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Acid test for Captain Rahul as LSG aim for top spot

Acid test for Captain Rahul as LSG aim for top spot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

It remains to be seen who will partner Rahul at the all-important opening slot.

Gill Or Sudharsan? Who Batted Better?

Gill Or Sudharsan? Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Centuries from openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan powered Titans to an emphatic victory against champions CSK.

WADA claims, organised crime controls 25 percent of world sport

WADA claims, organised crime controls 25 percent of world sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The man tasked with eliminating drug cheats says criminal gangs now control a quarter of all world professional sport.

Apurvi, Anjum make another ISSF final, miss medal

Apurvi, Anjum make another ISSF final, miss medal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

On day one of competitions in the Rifle/Pistol World Cup, the two air rifle shooters eased into the women's 10m finals with solid scores, making it their fifth ISSF final in less than two years, including the World Championship last year.

Babar: Afridi's injury shifted the match

Babar: Afridi's injury shifted the match

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"We played a lot of dot balls because our set batsmen got out and it was not easy for a new batter coming in. They needed two to three balls to settle and that forced us onto the back foot,"

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

'Lacklustre Market Is Good Time To Invest'

'Lacklustre Market Is Good Time To Invest'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Historically, equities have consistently outperformed debt, gold, property, and other assets over a reasonable period.'

Optimistic Roach sees bright future for ousted Windies

Optimistic Roach sees bright future for ousted Windies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The comprehensive 125-run defeat at Old Trafford was West Indies' fifth loss in seven matches as the winners of the first two World Cups joined Afghanistan and South Africa on the sidelines.

Denmark coach adds 'salt, pepper and vinegar' to France clash

Denmark coach adds 'salt, pepper and vinegar' to France clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Denmark coach Age Hareide's withering assessment of opponents France last month has added 'salt, pepper and vinegar' to their World Cup match on Tuesday, his counterpart Didier Deschamps said.

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

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

'Pressure of 5 Olympic rings becoming a bit too much'

'Pressure of 5 Olympic rings becoming a bit too much'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Ace Indian archer Deepika Kumari confessed on Monday that she needs to stop buckling under the pressure of performing at the Olympic Games and approach the biggest sporting stage from a different perspective to achieve desired results in future.

Neeraj Chauhan: From selling vegetables to making Asian Games team

Neeraj Chauhan: From selling vegetables to making Asian Games team

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Neeraj Chauhan was driven into penury as the novel coronavirus had begun to spread its ugly tentacles

PICS: Khazri ends Tunisia's long wait for finals win

PICS: Khazri ends Tunisia's long wait for finals win

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Tunisia won at the World Cup for the first time since 1978, beating Panama 2-1 in their final World Cup Group G match on Thursday.

Confederations Cup: Goretka double helps Germany reach final

Confederations Cup: Goretka double helps Germany reach final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored two expertly-taken early goals to set them on the way to a thumping 4-1 win over Mexico in a dramatic, end-to-end Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday.

'Different' Australia can handle Bangladesh's spin: Agar

'Different' Australia can handle Bangladesh's spin: Agar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Australia were a different side when they crashed to their first T20 series loss to Bangladesh in August and are not expecting a repeat of their troubles when they face the south Asians in the World Cup, spinner Ashton Agar said.

Valiant performance vindicates vilified Brazil keeper Cesar

Valiant performance vindicates vilified Brazil keeper Cesar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar celebrated Saturday night after his dream performance helped erase the nightmare of the 2010 World Cup when his mistake helped lead to Brazil's early elimination and four years of vilification by sceptical fans.

Hosts Brazil aim to seal top spot against Cameroon

Hosts Brazil aim to seal top spot against Cameroon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Hosts Brazil will look to clinch their berth in the last 16 of the World Cup as they host already-eliminated Cameroon in their final Group A match at the National Stadium in Brasilia.

What you must know about Germany legend Schweinsteiger

What you must know about Germany legend Schweinsteiger

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Factbox on Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who announced his retirement from international football on Friday.

Pietersen on how to tackle Bumrah the right way!

Pietersen on how to tackle Bumrah the right way!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has figured out a way to tackle India's menacing pacer Jasprit Bumrah, albeit only for the right-handed batsmen.

Tendulkar assesses India's loss to New Zealand

Tendulkar assesses India's loss to New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Tendulkar said Indian batters were forced to play big shots as they were not given easy singles by New Zealand and the bowlers lacked penetration while defending a low total of 110.

US beat Panama to win CONCACAF Gold Cup

US beat Panama to win CONCACAF Gold Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The United States capped off a dominant tournament with a 1-0 victory over Panama to capture the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.

Why Nilam Sanjeep Xess Is An Indian Inspiration

Why Nilam Sanjeep Xess Is An Indian Inspiration

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Army's brave four-legged soldiers. The determined BSF. Magical Gulmarg. Don't miss watching these videos.

'Misbah needs to adopt Imran's class of '92 approach to win WC'

'Misbah needs to adopt Imran's class of '92 approach to win WC'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former Pakistan pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has said that current skipper Misbah-ul Haq needs to adopt Imran Khan's frontline approach employed by the captain in 1992 if the 2015 squad wants to win this year's Cricket World Cup.

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.

The keys to Mumbai Indians' WPL triumph

The keys to Mumbai Indians' WPL triumph

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur feels that focussing on winning crucial moments of matches and not the ultimate prize worked for her side.

WC diary: Ganguly looking forward to Messi magic

WC diary: Ganguly looking forward to Messi magic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Spain players to get big monetary boost if they win WC

Dhoni's experience is going to count a lot: Tendulkar

Dhoni's experience is going to count a lot: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar believes the quality of India's batting is sufficient to make up for the deficiency of left-handed batsmen in the lineup, the cricketing great told Reuters in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the World Cup.