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In Rio, BRICS to echo India's voice on terror, condemn Pahalgam attack

In Rio, BRICS to echo India's voice on terror, condemn Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The formulations in the declaration in reference to terrorism is going to be to our "satisfaction", Dammu Ravi, secretary (economic relations) in the external affairs ministry said on Monday.

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

In a recent interview with El Pais, Suarez was asked whether he and Messi had talked about retirement.

Argentina suffered on the path to victory

Argentina suffered on the path to victory

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

For Argentina players and captain Messi, who netted twice in the 120 minutes before also scoring in the shoot-out, it was the biggest title of their careers.

Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay

Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Lionel Messi was not included in Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil

Why Is This Child Running?

Why Is This Child Running?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Finalissima Win: Messi Inspires Argentina

Finalissima Win: Messi Inspires Argentina

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Captain Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to an emphatic 3-0 victory against Italy in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' in London on Wednesday.

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.

Messi pays tribute to Pope Francis

Messi pays tribute to Pope Francis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Born in Buenos Aires in 1936, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday aged 88.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Argentina vs Netherlands

FIFA World Cup PIX: Argentina vs Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

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

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

Like Sachin, Messi Mobbed In Argentina

Like Sachin, Messi Mobbed In Argentina

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Word spread that Leo was in the vicinity and hundreds of fans gathered outside the Don Julio restaurant for a glimpse of the man who brought the World Cup to Argentina in December.

Unbeaten Argentina going unafraid into FIFA WC

Unbeaten Argentina going unafraid into FIFA WC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Argentina began their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Iceland -- a game in which Messi missed a penalty -- and finished second in their group before being knocked out by eventual winners France in the last 16.

The World Mourns Pope Francis

The World Mourns Pope Francis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 in Rome on Monday, April 21, less than a day after delivering a brief Easter Sunday message in St Peter's Basilica, is remembered as a spiritual leader whose life and final moments were deeply intertwined with prayer and devotion.

Where In The World Are These Argentina Fans?

Where In The World Are These Argentina Fans?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Some of Argentina's most passionate fans can be found in towns and cities across football-crazy Kerala.

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.

'Magnesia, Galveaisa': Punjab CM's dig at Modi's foreign trips

'Magnesia, Galveaisa': Punjab CM's dig at Modi's foreign trips

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits, drawing disapproval from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.

Messi's India return set to break records

Messi's India return set to break records

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will return to India in October to play an exhibition match in Kerala.

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Second seed Coco Gauff overcame early problems on serve to cruise past China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2, keeping her composure despite eight double faults in the first set to book a meeting with Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in the third round.

Real Madrid sign Argentine teenager on 6-year deal

Real Madrid sign Argentine teenager on 6-year deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Real Madrid have signed 17-year-old midfielder Franco Mastantuono from Argentine side River Plate on a six-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Friday.

Bhambri-Galloway in men's doubles Round 3 at Wimbledon

Bhambri-Galloway in men's doubles Round 3 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway entered the third round in the men's doubles at Wimbledon, beating Portugal's Nuno Borges and America's Marcos Giron at the All England Club on Saturday.

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.

Teams That Have Qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Teams That Have Qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Here is the full list of teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Big blow! India crash to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years

Big blow! India crash to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Indian men's football team drops six places to 133rd in FIFA rankings, worst in nine years

'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

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.

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for Sunday's World Cup final

Minerva Academy FC Clinch World Youth Cup 2025

Minerva Academy FC Clinch World Youth Cup 2025

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

In a remarkable feat, Punjab's Minerva Academy FC on Saturday became the champions of Gothia Cup, touted as the World Youth Cup, in the boys under-14 category in Gothenburg, Sweden, two years after winning the U-13 title.

How finalists Argentina broke open a ragged Croatia

How finalists Argentina broke open a ragged Croatia

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The intricate play and tight triangles Croatia were attempting only had to falter in a tiny way, and when they did Argentina were ready to pounce.

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni said.

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

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

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

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia played at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

Move Over Messi, Argentina Has A New Hero

Move Over Messi, Argentina Has A New Hero

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The Aston Villa 'keeper saved three penalties in the 2021 Copa America semi-final and Argentina went on to lift the trophy. Now he's stopped two more in a World Cup quarter-final and this could just be a good omen for Messi!

Bhaker, Kusale, and 3 debutants ready to rock Munich

Bhaker, Kusale, and 3 debutants ready to rock Munich

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Reigning Asian Games champion Palak and Paris Olympics stars Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale headline the 23-member Indian squad for the Munich leg of the Rifle/Pistol ISSF World Cup, beginning June 8.

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

France's Boisson wins first WTA title in Hamburg

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India are clubbed alongside Pakistan in Pool B in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai.

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.

Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Netherlands crush NZ

Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Netherlands crush NZ

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

They looked on course to clinch all three points on offer but Govers Blake scored in the dying minutes for Australia as the two sides split points.