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Vote: The best hairstyle at the World Cup

Vote: The best hairstyle at the World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Check out some exciting hairstyles sported by the players at the ongoing football World Cup in Brazil.

World Cup: Brazil's class of 2018 on verge of matching 1970s winless run

World Cup: Brazil's class of 2018 on verge of matching 1970s winless run

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Brazil need solutions after coming unstuck against Swiss

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil appeals for withdrawal of suspension of skipper Silva

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil appeals for withdrawal of suspension of skipper Silva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Brazil have appealed to FIFA World Cup authorities to withdraw the yellow card suspension imposed on their captain Thiago Silva so that he can turn out for Tuesday's semi-final clash against Germany.

Ronaldo in World Cup qualifiers debut

Ronaldo in World Cup qualifiers debut

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Brazil begin the defence of their crown away to Colombia on Sunday.

Badminton World Juniors: India beat Sri Lanka for second win

Badminton World Juniors: India beat Sri Lanka for second win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

India produced another clinical performance against Sri Lanka in their Group H clash to inch closer to the knockout stages of the mixed team event of the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships.

Nigeria qualify for 2014 Rio World Cup

Nigeria qualify for 2014 Rio World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for next year's World Cup finals after a 2-0 home win over Ethiopia in their playoff in Calabar on Saturday.

Moraad 12th in World Cup

Moraad 12th in World Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Russia's Vasile Mossin picked his first World Cup gold, winning the men's double trap in the ISSF Shotgun World Cup.

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia were given navigable paths to the last 16 with the coaches of Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain having reason to feel reasonably optimistic after Friday's draw.

FIFA World Cup Scams: Don't fall for them

FIFA World Cup Scams: Don't fall for them

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

World Cup fans everywhere should watch out for free ticket scams, news service scams, and online streaming scams.

Robbie Williams, Ronaldo to perform at FIFA World Cup opening

Robbie Williams, Ronaldo to perform at FIFA World Cup opening

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The 44-year-old said in a statement on Monday that performing at the World Cup was "a boyhood dream" and it would be "an unforgettable show".

Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy

Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Rio police say tickets sold to Reliance made their way into black market; firm says it is probing the allegations.

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Fanfare of FIFA World Cup 2014 travels continents as Indian techies root for the tournament

World Cup Final: It's Latin pride v Germany

World Cup Final: It's Latin pride v Germany

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Germany battle to become the first European side to win a World Cup on Latin American soil in Sunday's final against Argentina whose captain Lionel Messi is out to emulate the great Diego Maradona.

Ronaldo congratulates Klose on equalling his World Cup record

Ronaldo congratulates Klose on equalling his World Cup record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo congratulated Miroslav Klose after the German equalled his record of 15 World Cup goals on Saturday.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa in contention; Gukesh out

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa in contention; Gukesh out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa kept himself in hunt for an overall top four finish in the Grand Chess Tour after a draw with Wesley So of the United States in the eighth and penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis (USA).

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Stadium hosting World Cup opener almost ready

Stadium hosting World Cup opener almost ready

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The venue that will stage the opening World Cup game in Brazil in June is almost complete, officials said on Monday, even though work has not restarted on the collapsed roof that killed two workers in November.

Vote for Best goal of 2014 World Cup

Vote for Best goal of 2014 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Goals are flying in by the bucketload at World Cup 2014. Fans, having waited four years to watch and drool over their favourite football players, have already been rewarded. Who scored the best goal of 2014 World Cup? Vote and Tell Us!

World Cup: Argentina loyalists Kolkata celebrate German victory

World Cup: Argentina loyalists Kolkata celebrate German victory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Football runs through the veins of every Kolkatan. And their love for the game was on show when Germany took on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

How will the FIFA World Cup benefit India?

How will the FIFA World Cup benefit India?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

With the world gearing up for the FIFA World Cup on June 12 in Brazil young footballers are enthusiastically training with local clubs in the hope of taking football to newer heights in the country.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

BWF World Jr C'ships: India kick off campaign in style

BWF World Jr C'ships: India kick off campaign in style

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

World Junior Ch'ships: India off to flying start; Sri Lanka edge UAE in thriller

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A European nation is set to win the World Cup for the fourth time in a row this Sunday and in doing so confirm an unprecedented dominance for the Old World over their once mighty rivals in South America.

Brazil-England U-17 World Cup SF moved from Guwahati to Kolkata

Brazil-England U-17 World Cup SF moved from Guwahati to Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup semi-final between Brazil and England has been shifted from Guwahati to Kolkata because of poor pitch conditions in the North-Eastern city.

Legends Gather To Inspire Brazil

Legends Gather To Inspire Brazil

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A sea of Brazilian fans and this 'Special Four' inspired the otherwise unconvincing Samba Boys to a late win.

Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup

Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Brazil's Ronaldo has set himself the goals for 2010 of helping Corinthians win the South American Libertadores Cup and making it to his fifth World Cup.

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November next year, reaffirming its support for the breakaway World Boxing (WB) body.

PHOTOS: 10 Most memorable World Cup moments

PHOTOS: 10 Most memorable World Cup moments

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Now that the World Cup is over, we take a look at the most memorable moments in the month-long football extravaganza.

Pele fears violent protests may ruin 2014 World Cup

Pele fears violent protests may ruin 2014 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has said he fears that violent protests in Brazil could ruin the upcoming 2014 World Cup.

Deco to quit international football post World Cup

Deco to quit international football post World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Portugal midfielder Deco has decided to retire from international football after the World Cup finals in South Africa.

World Cup warm-up: Spain held by Switzerland

World Cup warm-up: Spain held by Switzerland

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea made a rare error which led to his side drawing 1-1 at home to Switzerland in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Sunday which the hosts dominated but failed to make their superior possession count.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo ever see World Cup glory?

Will Cristiano Ronaldo ever see World Cup glory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo's subdued performances for Portugal at the World Cup after his scintillating form for Real Madrid last season suggest the tournament was a bridge too far for the Ballon d'Or holder.

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

McGahey said she is doing everything possible in her capacity to realise her dream of playing international cricket.

FIFA World Cup: Team of the Tournament

FIFA World Cup: Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Reuters sports writers chose their team of the tournament.

Nikhat Zareen dominates, Lovlina crashes out

Nikhat Zareen dominates, Lovlina crashes out

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Star boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain endured contrasting outings on their international return

FIFA World Cup: Who is shining, who isn't

FIFA World Cup: Who is shining, who isn't

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Within just a week the FIFA World Cup has reached its pinnacle, and fans are asking for some more action. This World Cup the numbers of goals have gone up and so is the mass hysteria around the tournament in Brazil.

Carnival, World Cup could hit Brazil growth in 2014

Carnival, World Cup could hit Brazil growth in 2014

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A tongue-in-cheek "Brazilian 2014 Calendar" making the rounds on Facebook jokes that, because of the soccer World Cup, an unusually late Carnival, other holidays and a presidential election, real work will only be possible during three months next year.

FIFA sets winter dates for Qatar World Cup

FIFA sets winter dates for Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

FIFA announced on Friday that the 2022 World Cup, to be held in Qatar, will start on November 21 with the final to be played on December 18 - cutting four days off the length of the competition.

The driving force behind France's World Cup campaign

The driving force behind France's World Cup campaign

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France coach Didier Deschamps heaped praise on his players after they reached the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday, saying the lost final at Euro 2016 was still on his mind.

FIFA warn World Cup could be targeted by protests

FIFA warn World Cup could be targeted by protests

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The World Cup could be targeted again next year for demonstrations in Brazil against graft and poor public services but FIFA should not be held responsible or made a scapegoat, general secretary Jerome Valcke warned on Tuesday.