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FIFA WC: France not mission impossible for Tunisia

FIFA WC: France not mission impossible for Tunisia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"Let's wait for the result of the match and we will see later. We are people who bear responsibility and hopefully I will be able to answer your question after the match." said Kadri.

FIFA threatens to ban AIFF, strip off Under-17 Women's WC hosting rights

FIFA threatens to ban AIFF, strip off Under-17 Women's WC hosting rights

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

It took note of the fact that India is due to host the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup from October 11.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Davies's poor spot-kick was saved low to his right by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Canada wasted numerous other opportunities to open the scoring.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A total of 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been chosen by FIFA for the tournament.

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Neither Kadri nor Jebali would be drawn on the issue of captains at the World Cup wearing a "OneLove" armband in support of the LGBTQ community, which FIFA said will result in a booking.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Germans cannot afford any slip-up against the Japanese and risk a potential early exit again.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women's World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2.

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Neymar joined the group later than the rest of the players due to a flight issue from France,

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia, FIFA's 51st ranked team and who have suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever.

FIFA: Saudi captain Al-Faraj out of WC with injury

FIFA: Saudi captain Al-Faraj out of WC with injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia need to beat Mexico in the last match in the group on Wednesday to ensure qualification for the last 16, regardless of the outcome of the match between Poland and Argentina.

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Tunisian captain's goal mobilised the French into action, with Deschamps bringing in stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to jump-start an attack that had so far been tepid.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

A defeat would knock Serbia out if Brazil fail to win against Switzerland, while Cameroon will be out if they lose and Switzerland fail to win against Brazil.

FIFA WC: Senegal remembers Papa Bouba Diop

FIFA WC: Senegal remembers Papa Bouba Diop

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

"We wanted to commemorate the great player he was, he's a legend of Senegalese football, he made me dream and he made all of us dream so we could not mess it up on the anniversary of his death."

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time

Chess Heroes Mimic Rohit Sharma

Chess Heroes Mimic Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Inspired by the iconic trophy lift of cricket captain Rohit Sharma during the 2024 T20I World Cup in June, the chess players replicated the gesture.

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil odds-on favourites

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil odds-on favourites

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Following are the betting odds for the winners of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the top goalscorer at the tournament, which will be held in Qatar from Nov. 20-Dec. 18.

India jump two places to 104 in FIFA ranking

India jump two places to 104 in FIFA ranking

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

India's ranking among Asian Football Confederation members, however, still remained static at 19th place

FIFA World Cup PIX: Japan STUN Spain, both teams advance

FIFA World Cup PIX: Japan STUN Spain, both teams advance

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group E match played between Spain and Japan on Thursday.

FIFA WC: Shaqiri still key to Swiss hopes

FIFA WC: Shaqiri still key to Swiss hopes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The younger Shaqiri's game was all about explosive pace and spectacular goals and the speed was still evident in bursts on Thursday as the 31-year-old finally became the driving force of the Swiss midfield.

FIFA WC: Musiala playing with freedom for Germany

FIFA WC: Musiala playing with freedom for Germany

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

"I think a comparison with Messi is something like an honour," Musiala told a news conference.

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Richard Giusti, who played with Maradona at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, said it was impossible to compare him to Messi, who with his goal in the 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia became the first Argentine to score at four different World Cups.

FIFA WC: It's NA NA for Onana from Cameroon

FIFA WC: It's NA NA for Onana from Cameroon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"I have put all my efforts and energy into finding solutions to a situation that a footballer often experiences, but there has been no will on the other side. Some moments are difficult to assimilate."

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Messi and Iniesta shared the Barca dressing between 2005 and 2018, together winning nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns and won two trebles in 2009 and 2015.

FIFA WC: Messi and Neymar are bigger than Mbappe

FIFA WC: Messi and Neymar are bigger than Mbappe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"Neymar and Messi are unique: they see and do things nobody else sees or can do. A great player must know and understand who he plays with, your teammates enrich your qualities."

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.

FIFA WC PIX: Senegal through to round of 16

FIFA WC PIX: Senegal through to round of 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Ecuador, who needed a draw to qualify for the last 16 for the second time after 2006, end up third on four points after a game played to the relentless beat of the Senegal fans' drums.

FIFA WC PIX: Rashford brace sends England into last 16

FIFA WC PIX: Rashford brace sends England into last 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group B match played between Wales and England on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Martin Caceres shackled Son, harassing the South Korean winger any time he got the ball and sticking close to him to discourage others from passing his way.

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Against a backdrop of raucous noise provided by the thousands of Tunisian fans in the stands, Issam Jebali had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute but it was Denmark who provided most of the attacking football in the first half.

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

FIFA WC PIX: Ghana vs Portugal

FIFA WC PIX: Netherlands script late win over Senegal

FIFA WC PIX: Netherlands script late win over Senegal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The first half of Monday's World Cup Group A match between Senegal and the Netherlands ended 0-0 at Al Thumama Stadium as the Dutch were left to rue missed chances.

PIX: Fans throng Lusail Stadium ahead of the FIFA WC final

PIX: Fans throng Lusail Stadium ahead of the FIFA WC final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Here's a peak of the fans ahead of kick-off...

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

If any England players need advice on scoring against an African team ahead of Sunday's clash, they need look no further than their manager Gareth Southgate.

FIFA World Cup: Instinct drives Croatia's hero Livakovic

FIFA World Cup: Instinct drives Croatia's hero Livakovic

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'We had a fantastic goalkeeper today, Livakovic, he was great, he was insurmountable, he defended the penalties in a very strong, stable manner.'

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"They look to us as role models. We are just happy to be in this position, to give them a pathway and to show them that your dreams are possible as long as you work hard for them."