News for 'last-16'

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Les Bleus, who face Poland in the last 16 on Sunday, underperformed at the Education City stadium and only after Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele came off the bench did they pose any threat.

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Sterling did not play a part in England's 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16, leaving Qatar last weekend to return to his family.

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal

Meet Argentina's Cutest Supporters

Meet Argentina's Cutest Supporters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Antonella Roccuzzo and her children stole the show during Argentina's 2022 World Cup last 16 clash against Australia on Saturday night.

Messi surpasses Maradona in his 1,000th career game

Messi surpasses Maradona in his 1,000th career game

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

In total, he has scored 788 career goals.

Real vs Liverpool: Player who made all the difference

Real vs Liverpool: Player who made all the difference

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

A double from Vinicius laid the foundation for a thumping Champions League win.

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Murray knocked out by Fritz in Washington

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 World Cup: Germany coach out to protect reputation

FIFA World Cup: Germany coach out to protect reputation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The Germans suffered their earliest tournament ouster in 80 years when they crashed out of the first round at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. They were also eliminated in the Last 16 at last year's Euro.

Real Madrid to go on offensive against Liverpool

Real Madrid to go on offensive against Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

"The result of the first leg, in this aspect, puts us a little in doubt. We will try to go all in out there from the first minute, but we have more questions and responsibility than our rival."

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Spain and Sweden enter the semifinals of the Women's World Cup.

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Iran are second on three points with Wales bottom on one point and all outcomes are still possible going into the final round of games when England take on the Welsh.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

World C'ships: Deepak stuns Olympic medallist to enter pre-quarterfinals

World C'ships: Deepak stuns Olympic medallist to enter pre-quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 May 2023

In the evening session, Sumit faced Russia's Pavel Sosulin in his first bout and made a bright start. He used his powerful punches to good effect and took the first round by 3-2 before winning the second round by the same scoreline.

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Scaloni has helped get one over the Dutch Master at least once before when he was at Deportivo, who pipped Van Gaal's Barcelona to the 1999-2000 La Liga title.

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Fernandes himself stated that Portugal's first goal in the 54th minute may have been scored by Ronaldo.

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year contract.

Never successful: A history of no-confidence motions

Never successful: A history of no-confidence motions

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

As the Lok Sabha debates a no-confidence motion brought against the Narendra Modi government by the opposition, the 28th such motion to be admitted in the Lower House, data compiled by a think tank shows all previous ones have either been defeated or remained inconclusive.

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Luis Enrique was sacked as Spain's coach on Thursday after the team's elimination in the last 16 at the World Cup.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Nitu and Manisha march into quarters

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Nitu and Manisha march into quarters

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas and Manisha Moun marched into the quarterfinals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships.

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Starting full-backs Danilo and Alex Sandro have been sidelined by injuries suffered earlier in the competition and their availability is still unclear for Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica on Sunday.

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

Can France beat the defending champions curse in full?

Can France beat the defending champions curse in full?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

France will play Argentina, who are also looking to win the World Cup for the third time, in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium.

He's been a good leader for us, even when he's not captain: Ten Hag

He's been a good leader for us, even when he's not captain: Ten Hag

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag backed Bruno Fernandes to continue his role as stand-in skipper.

Spain win could prove tiresome for Morocco in QF

Spain win could prove tiresome for Morocco in QF

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco gave their players time off for a second successive day on Thursday after the physical exertion of the Spain win.

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Neymar has suffered many issues with his right foot and underwent surgery four years ago for a fractured metatarsal.

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper Ruud crashed out.

PIX! Manchester United crush Real Betis

PIX! Manchester United crush Real Betis

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Manchester United bounced back from their defeat with a 4-1 win over Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

Guardiola backs 'versatile' Foden to enjoy long spell at City

Guardiola backs 'versatile' Foden to enjoy long spell at City

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Guardiola will not take his opponents lightly despite Copenhagen, the Danish champions, languishing in sixth place in the league, forcing them to replace manager Jess Thorup with Jacob Neestrup last month.

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."

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Barcelona have reached the semis only once since winning the Champions League in 2014-15.

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

With Mbappe on the left flank of France's attack, he will cross paths with right-back Hakimi, the player he took under his wing when the Moroccan joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2021.