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Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Ramon Jeserun, the federation president, and his son Ramon Jamil were charged after fighting security guards in a tunnel after the Copa America final.

Argentina cap Asian tour with win

Argentina cap Asian tour with win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Argentina clinched a comfortable win in a friendly against Indonesia, making it two wins from two for the world champions on their short tour of Asia.

President, Maradona urge Messi to stay with Argentina

President, Maradona urge Messi to stay with Argentina

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Argentina president Mauricio Macri has personally contacted star striker Lionel Messi and urged him not to call it quits to the national team.

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi -- but who else -- led Argentina's World Cup celebrations.

'Argentina are not obliged to win World Cup'

'Argentina are not obliged to win World Cup'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Argentina won the 2021 Copa America but despite always being one of the World Cup favourites they have not lifted football's most precious trophy in the last 36 years.

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

"To say I'll be happy for Argentina (if they win), that will not be true, it would be a lie, I will not be a hypocrite," Ronaldo said in an interview with the Spanish daily Marca.

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has said, joining some other confederations in opposing a plan presented by CONMEBOL.

'I hope there's justice because they killed him'

'I hope there's justice because they killed him'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Maradona death trial stirs emotions, anger in Argentina

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The world's first franchise-based rugby sevens league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL), will get under way in Mumbai in June, organisers Rugby India and GMR Sports said on Friday.

Croatia bear no grudges against Argentina

Croatia bear no grudges against Argentina

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Asked to rate Croatia's success in the past four years, Dalic said the 2018 semi-final win over England was so far their biggest match.

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.

Meet Argentina's first openly gay basketball star

Meet Argentina's first openly gay basketball star

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Argentina has made significant progress on LGBT+ rights in recent years, in 2010 becoming the first country in Latin America to let gay and lesbian couples marry and adopt children. Vega posted a letter on social media coming out to his fans - the first openly gay professional basketball player in Argentina's history.

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Messi's World Cup chase takes centre stage in quarter-final clash

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

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

'Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia'

'Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Croatia were not the favourites to reach the last four again but they came through two penalty shootouts in a repeat of their 2018 exploits.

WC qualifiers: Messi's Argentina comeback in cloud after injury

WC qualifiers: Messi's Argentina comeback in cloud after injury

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has returned home to Argentina but remains doubtful for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela with his club confirming the 29-year-old is struggling with a sore left hamstring.

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.

Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games

Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The sporting action at the Paris Olympics kicked off with two soccer matches on Wednesday.

Germany humble Argentina in women's football WC

Germany humble Argentina in women's football WC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Argentina slumped to a humiliating 11-0 loss to Germany in the opening match of the women's football World Cup, the worst defeat in the tournament's history.

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Pochettino, who is well aware of Messi's game-changing abilities having worked with the 35-year-old last season, said he was still the best player in the world.

Football Extras: Messi back in Argentina squad

Football Extras: Messi back in Argentina squad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

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

A curious connection as hometown club mourn Pope

A curious connection as hometown club mourn Pope

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Argentina-born Pope Francis, who died on Monday, is being honoured at his local hometown soccer club in Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo de Almagro, where the football-loving head of the Roman Catholic Church remained a member during his 12-year papacy.

Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico

Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Argentines suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to move into semis

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to move into semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup quarter-final played between Argentina and The Netherlands on Friday.

Football fever hits the Indian cricket team

Football fever hits the Indian cricket team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

The Indian cricket team loves football and they play the sport to warm up ahead of their net practice sessions, as well as a warm-up before the start of a match.

Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The 35-year-old also paid tribute to Messi, who played for Real's arch-rivals Barcelona.

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Now, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo venturing into smaller leagues as they near the end of their brilliant careers, 2024 may finally be the year for the next in line in football royalty.

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Several thousand Argentinians are expected to descend on Qatar for the tournament starting next month but not all are having an easy ride.

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will appeal what it says is FIFA's decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules.

Worshipping football stars anti-Islam: Kerala Muslim body

Worshipping football stars anti-Islam: Kerala Muslim body

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Huge cutouts of football stars including Messi, Neymar Jr and Ronaldo can be seen across the state.

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

FIFA Fever in India yesterday.

PIX: Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar

PIX: Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Argentina and Mexico fans lit up the World Cup on Saturday with their vast and vociferous followings creating a thunderous atmosphere in and around Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentine, somehow, were ready for an emotional, nail-biting encounter, having already gone through a dress rehearsal in the same stadium against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Ronaldo being benched in Portugal's 6-1 demolition of Switzerland has caused some of his die-hard fans to reconsider the current state of affairs.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

Football Briefs: Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Football Briefs: Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

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

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King on Tuesday said though Indian football has progressed extensively in the last few years, the country needed to spread the sport more effectively at the grassroots.