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The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Swiss coach lauds team's 'mature performance'

Swiss coach lauds team's 'mature performance'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Switzerland goal came after Cameroon had dominated the first half, missing several good chances to take the lead.

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Emiliano Martinez said he had always wanted to come to India.

WC: Kramaric rooting for Messi but his money on Brazil

WC: Kramaric rooting for Messi but his money on Brazil

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

"The conditions here have been better than I expected, the conditions are a little bit windy. And considering the air conditioning in the stadiums, it will even get cold during the games," Kramaric said on Monday.

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his displeasure over his wards losing possession of the ball at crucial junctures of a game.

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

FIFA World Cup: 'Battle of the Cleaners' ends in draw

FIFA World Cup: 'Battle of the Cleaners' ends in draw

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

It was perhaps fitting that the World Cup match between Senegal and Japan - whose fans have received international acclaim for their cleanliness in the stadium - ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday in Yekaterinburg.

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos took the brave call to bench Cristiano Ronaldo and was rewarded with an artful display from his side as they set up a last-eight clash with Morocco

FIFA Rankings: Brazil drop to 22nd in record low

FIFA Rankings: Brazil drop to 22nd in record low

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Five-times world champions Brazil plummeted further down the FIFA rankings as they hit a record low of 22nd place on Thursday, leaving them sandwiched between Ghana and Mali.

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Images from the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers played across the globe on Saturday

FIFA Under-17 WC: Brazil drub Honduras 3-0, face Germany in quarters

FIFA Under-17 WC: Brazil drub Honduras 3-0, face Germany in quarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

In the earlier match on the night, Ghana beat debutants Niger 2-0, face Mali in quarters

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

India to host 2036 Olympics ?

India to host 2036 Olympics ?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

India 'seriously' considering bid for 2036 Games, says sports minister

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff.

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.

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

After years of pressure from human rights groups, Qatar changed its labour laws to dismantle much of its "kafala" sponsorship system, absolving workers of the need to get the permission of the employer who sponsored their visa in order to change jobs or leave the country.

Shorts: FIS president warns FIFA over clash with 2022 Winter Games

Shorts: FIS president warns FIFA over clash with 2022 Winter Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

International Ski Federation (FIS) president Gian-Franco Kasper has warned FIFA against holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the same time as the Winter Olympic Games.

FIFA U-17 WC: England pip Mexico 3-2 to seal last 16 berth; France advance too

FIFA U-17 WC: England pip Mexico 3-2 to seal last 16 berth; France advance too

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

It was a feast for the eyes as 40,620 people turned out at the Saltlake Stadium and witnessed the five-goal thriller with England dominating the first one-hour, followed by Mexico's second-half resurgence.

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'With the Danish national team's new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark's greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record.'

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Russia's bid to host the Euro 2028 or the Euro 2032 tournaments have also been declared ineligible, the Switzerland-based governing body said.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Who will win the battle of explosive pace?

Who will win the battle of explosive pace?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Both players have been timed among the fastest in the game, with top speeds of around 36.5kpm (22.6 mph), but it is how quickly they get there that makes them different.

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ramos could not have hoped for a more magical night in Qatar, having made his international debut only three days before the World Cup started.

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

SAFF Cup: Pakistani scribe slammed for sexist comments

SAFF Cup: Pakistani scribe slammed for sexist comments

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The video sparked a debate on social media about the reporter's line of questioning.

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ghana had always been expected to struggle at this World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign in which a Nigerian goalkeeping howler saw them win a fortunate place in Qatar.

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Over the course of the next two years, the former England international was able to engineer a turnaround in fortunes for the team, leading them to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals before their run to the final of the Euro 2020 tournament last year.

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

But how much has the national team actually improved?

Unstoppable Sunil Chhetri shines in epic showdown vs Pak

Unstoppable Sunil Chhetri shines in epic showdown vs Pak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri defies age and conditions to produce a masterclass

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'I was lucky enough to play with Wayne and he was a huge player who I looked up to. I watched him play in the major tournaments and it's a huge honour to be close to him.'

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

BCCI top brass deliberate as Star India asks for discount

BCCI top brass deliberate as Star India asks for discount

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The BCCI top brass deliberated on the two subjects for more than an hour in the emergent meeting of the Apex Council on Monday.

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said the abuse he suffered on social media is 'a disgrace' and called for world soccer's governing body FIFA to reassess the way they deal with racism.