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Football: Brazil win, Italy upset

Football: Brazil win, Italy upset

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Brazil advanced to the semi-finals of the football competition with a 2-0 win over Camerron after extra time.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

Not a cricket expert, but... Modi just took a subtle dig at Pakistan

Not a cricket expert, but... Modi just took a subtle dig at Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking to American podcaster Lex Fridman, stated that India is a better cricket team than Pakistan, citing recent results.

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The forward was again the stand-out Brazil player and he coolly side-footed home his 60th international goal in the 76th minute after Diego Laxalt brought down Danilo, although Uruguay claimed there was a handball in the build-up.

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashford, one of Europe's top talents before falling out of favour at United and spending the latter part of last season on loan at Aston Villa, joins a stellar attacking cast featuring Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar scored in extra time against Croatia

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Paulo Roberto Falcao's appeal is the latest in a series of efforts by leading current and former Brazilian footballers to help the South American nation cope with the effects of COVID-19.

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Fourteen stadiums across the US will host the Copa America matches.

Engaged! Hottie Brazilian model and German footballer

Engaged! Hottie Brazilian model and German footballer

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Brazil's good luck charm and former VS model gets engaged to German footballer Kevin Trapp.

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.

Football Extras: Will Messi return to national team?

Football Extras: Will Messi return to national team?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

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

Distraught Brazil rue what might have been

Distraught Brazil rue what might have been

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

'I'm very proud of the boys and what we've done, but unfortunately, it's part of football. When we lose something important that we had as a goal, it hurts a lot.'

'Brazil are not the favourites to win FIFA WC'

'Brazil are not the favourites to win FIFA WC'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Rodrygo said arch-rivals Argentina could pose a threat after their continental success.

Why Brazil took nine forwards to the World Cup...

Why Brazil took nine forwards to the World Cup...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The answer came in an impressive 2-0 victory over a strong and organised Serbia team who did not make it easy for Brazil and frustrated them in a goalless first half.

Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national teams

Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national teams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'There is no more gender difference, the CBF is treating men and women equally.'

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Brazil Under-17 football team coach Carlos Amadeu wants to reclaim the FIFA U-17 World Cup title after a hiatus of 14 years at the majestic Saltlake Stadium, Kolkata, on October 28.

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals which led to the resignation of former coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Football Extras: Brazil's Neymar says injury not serious

Football Extras: Brazil's Neymar says injury not serious

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told reporters that while a scan was needed to confirm the exact diagnosis, he did not think the injury to Neymar's adductor muscle would keep him out long and Neymar confirmed that early diagnosis.

Pele backs new coach Tite to help Brazil win elusive Olympic gold

Pele backs new coach Tite to help Brazil win elusive Olympic gold

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Brazil's failure to claim an Olympic soccer gold medal, the one major tournament they have never won, is all because Pele never played in the competition, the soccer great joked on Thursday.

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.

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.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Ronaldinho has not played a competitive match since 2015 but had avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Brazil hopes for smooth opener as football World Cup kicks off

Brazil hopes for smooth opener as football World Cup kicks off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

After years of construction delays and budget overruns, the World Cup kicks off in Brazil on Thursday under a cloud of discontent at home even as happy foreign fans pour in for the tournament.

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.

Football Briefs: Brazil win women's Copa America

Football Briefs: Brazil win women's Copa America

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

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

We are on this journey together, Pele sends wishes for Brazil

We are on this journey together, Pele sends wishes for Brazil

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

He was hospitalized last week to re-evaluate his treatment and is also being treated for a respiratory infection, according to medical reports.

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 51-year-old, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching, structuring, and developing football and players back home, and internationally.

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Title contenders Germany and Nigeria on Monday qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup from Group B with wins over New Zealand and Chile respectively.

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Alves had maintained the sex was consensual. The prosecutor was seeking a nine-year prison term.

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

More positive tests in Copa America as four of 10 teams hit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The Bolivian and Chilean football teams announced more positive COVID-19 tests among players or staff

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

FIFA WC: No Neymar, no worry for talent-ridden Brazil

FIFA WC: No Neymar, no worry for talent-ridden Brazil

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"We, those who play in the back end, often joke that we feel sorry for our rivals because we can replace Raphinha for Antony, Richalison for Gabriel Jesus. We have Rodrygo, Gabriel Martinelli."

Club World Cup: Chelsea survive Benfica scare

Club World Cup: Chelsea survive Benfica scare

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Extra time goals see Chelsea down 10-man Benfica to advance to quarters

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues -- Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

I-League 2 team Sudeva FC launches collaboration with VfB Stuttgart for grassroots development