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Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India get three slots for AFC competitions in 2023-24 season.

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Argentina and Australia have only two full days to rest, a factor Argentine manager Lionel Scaloni called 'madness'.

The French bench is as tough as the starters

The French bench is as tough as the starters

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

While he only made one late substitution in the 2-1 victory over England, Deschamps used the bench more against Morocco.

Already-qualified France will not take Tunisia lightly

Already-qualified France will not take Tunisia lightly

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

France will look to keep their World Cup momentum going when they face Tunisia even though they have qualified for the knock-out stages, and coach Didier Deschamps will make changes for the game on Wednesday.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

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: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

FIFA WC: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

But their inability to close out the game proved costly, allowing Belgium to claw their way back into contention with two goals in five minutes before Nacer Chadli's injury-time winner capped the most thrilling game of the 2018 finals.

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Ghana captain Andre Ayew hit a feeble left-footed effort from the spot in the 21st minute which was saved by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who had been adjudged after a lengthy VAR review to have brought down Mohammed Kudus.

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The VAR system took several minutes to confirm the ball had not gone out before Mitoma's touch

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality

PIX: Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

PIX: Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Manchester United crushed Newcastle United's hopes of a claiming a first domestic trophy for nearly 70 years with a clinical 2-0 victory in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

World Cup: Magnificent Mbappe shows no signs of stopping

World Cup: Magnificent Mbappe shows no signs of stopping

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Kylian Mbappe's meteoric rise showed no sign of stopping as the France forward sealed the holders' 2-1 win against Denmark to send them into the last 16 of the World Cup on Saturday.

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In the last two World Cup meetings between Argentina and the Netherlands, in the group stage in 2006 and a semi-final in 2014 which the Albiceleste won on penalties, neither side was able to score a goal in normal or extra time.

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco will no doubt revel in another opportunity to thrive as underdogs

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.

Luxury property prices up 8-12% in 2022; surpasses 2015 peak level

Luxury property prices up 8-12% in 2022; surpasses 2015 peak level

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Prices of luxury properties appreciated by 8-12 per cent during the last year across major cities and has breached the 2015 peak level, according to India Sotheby's International Realty. In its annual 'Luxury Outlook Survey 2023', India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) revealed that 61 per cent of High-Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High-Net-worth Individuals (UHNIs) are looking to buy luxury real estate during 2023-24. The sample size of the survey is more than 500 HNIs and UHNIs.

Once jobless, 'keeper Mendy now carries Senegal's hopes at WC

Once jobless, 'keeper Mendy now carries Senegal's hopes at WC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Now, if he can keep at bay an England attack that might include club mates Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount, Mendy could yet finish the year on another high note, having started it with success in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"If I wasn't in Holland, I don't think I would have had that background that really helped shape my ideas."

FIFA WC: Favourites France not taking Poland lightly

FIFA WC: Favourites France not taking Poland lightly

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"They have experienced players. Obviously, Lewandowski is a stand-out player, one of the best strikers in the world. We should not underestimate them." said coach Didier Deschamps.

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'I have much more freedom here (than at PSG). The coach knows that there is a number nine like Olivier who occupies the defences. I can wander around, go into space, ask for balls.'

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Images from Wednesday's Champions League matches, between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, and Manchester City and Sporting CP

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The French fans will be largely outnumbered by the Morocco supporters

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."

Lies being spread about disharmony in the team: Hazard

Lies being spread about disharmony in the team: Hazard

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'A lot has been said. We talked for an hour about good things and less good things. Now we want to win against Croatia. We now have two days to prepare. We have to be ready.'

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Queiroz said there was a time and place to use football to make an impact in the world and received applause from journalists when he spoke of "magic moments" from a simple gesture like giving footballs to impoverished children in Africa.

Two mistakes that cost Serbia victory

Two mistakes that cost Serbia victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Dragan fumes at Serbia meltdown against Cameroon

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Rashford, who played in the Euro 2020 final, was out of the England picture for 15 months as injuries and a loss of form and confidence saw his career plateau.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentine, somehow, were ready for an emotional, nail-biting encounter, having already gone through a dress rehearsal in the same stadium against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France.

Messi, Scaloni expect hard fight with old foes Netherlands

Messi, Scaloni expect hard fight with old foes Netherlands

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

Criticism was a boost for Dumfries to turn up the style

Criticism was a boost for Dumfries to turn up the style

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"Big countries didn't progress here and we still have three matches to go. Now we have to roll our sleeves up and get back to work." he said.

FIFA WC Preview: Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis

FIFA WC Preview: Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Argentina are on a 36-match unbeaten run with top scorer and captain Messi playing his fifth and last World Cup in search of the elusive honour

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We saw what happened yesterday (when Germany and Belgium were knocked out in the group stage) but this is not surprising. When you say big national teams deserve to be in the next stage, that doesn't always happen."

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final