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Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Emma Hayes, who led Chelsea to the 2021 Champions League final, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by England manager Sarina Wiegman and Canada coach Beverly Priestman.

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An overview of contenders in the race for top scorer at the 2022 World Cup.

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The Asian Football Confederation tweeted, "94 International Goals. Carried the hopes of a nation! Thank You Asian Football Icon, Sunil Chhetri."

Google CEO Pichai, Tendulkar hail Messi

Google CEO Pichai, Tendulkar hail Messi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai hailed Lionel Messi as the 'best ever'

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina came out on top over France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at Lusail by 4-2 on penalties after both teams finished 3-3 at extra time.

World Cup champs Argentina back on top of FIFA rankings

World Cup champs Argentina back on top of FIFA rankings

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

World Cup winner Argentina topped the FIFA rankings on Thursday for the first time in six years.

FIFA WC PIX: Argentina trump Mexico in must-win game

FIFA WC PIX: Argentina trump Mexico in must-win game

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The stadium erupted in cheers once more with Fernandez's late strike which sealed Argentina's first win in the tournament and rekindled Messi's hopes of a first-ever World Cup title.

Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland nominated for Ballon d'Or

Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland nominated for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Seven times reigning winner Lionel Messi was not nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or for the first time since 2005 and nor was his Paris Saint-Germain team mate Neymar.

PIX! Beckham ups the glam quotient of Centre Court

PIX! Beckham ups the glam quotient of Centre Court

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side's dreadful run of form to take in the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The Copa America 2021 championship final will be played between Brazil and Argentina from 05:30 am IST Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

'Unfair for Messi to retire without a World Cup'

'Unfair for Messi to retire without a World Cup'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Messi or Suarez should win World Cup if not Spain, says Luis Enrique

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 with brilliant individual goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari during the FIFA World Cup Group C match on Tuesday.

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Neymar injured as Brazil lose 2-0 in Uruguay

Messi magic too much for Aus as Argentina enter WC quarters

Messi magic too much for Aus as Argentina enter WC quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Julian Alvarez bagged Argentina's second from close range in the 57th minute after fatal hesitation from Ryan with the ball at his feet following a backpass.

I dream of passing the ball to Messi'

I dream of passing the ball to Messi'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'Every night before I sleep, I imagine myself on a football field.'

FIFA WC: Argentina saved their best for their toughest pool opponent

FIFA WC: Argentina saved their best for their toughest pool opponent

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'We wanted to compensate for the defeat (against Saudi Arabia). Today it was a great game, we played very well collectively'

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

PICS: Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa America

PICS: Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa America

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday after Angel Di Maria's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America, at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday.

Unbeaten Argentina going unafraid into FIFA WC

Unbeaten Argentina going unafraid into FIFA WC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Argentina began their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Iceland -- a game in which Messi missed a penalty -- and finished second in their group before being knocked out by eventual winners France in the last 16.

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Talented winger Lallianzuala Chhangte "would not mind" stepping up as the next number 9 of the Indian football team, after talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri's illustrious career comes to an end in Kolkata on June 6.

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

FIFA WC: Green Falcons sink talons into Messi's dream

FIFA WC: Green Falcons sink talons into Messi's dream

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Messi said his team knew Saudi Arabia, despite being the team ranked second-lowest in the tournament, could hurt them.

Messi pic breaks records on Instagram

Messi pic breaks records on Instagram

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Messi's Instagram post with the Copa America trophy has become the platform's most-liked sports photograph.

PIX: Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

PIX: Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as an inspired Lionel Messi helped them outclass Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday.

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Many flocked to Buenos Aires's tattoo parlors to commission designs depicting Lionel Messi.

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St Germain

DISGUSTING Argentine Goalie Martinez!

DISGUSTING Argentine Goalie Martinez!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

By winning the World Cup on Sunday, the Argentine football team asserted its ability, but Martinez also proved that the Argentines can be bad sportsmen.

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Barcelona striker has won the FIFA World Player of the Year a record six times and is widely considered one of the greatest players ever to play the game, alongside Pele and countryman Diego Maradona. But his inability to win an international title with Argentina always left an asterisk beside his name on the all-time greats list.

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

But his family could not join him in Brazil for the Copa due to COVID-19 restrictions, so he found the next best way to celebrate with them -- a video call!

These Argentines Want A Messi Tattoo

These Argentines Want A Messi Tattoo

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Fans get their body tattooed after Argentina's soccer national team won FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 20, 2022.

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will visit to Kolkata in October.

Al Hilal's Neymar set to light up Indian stadium vs Mumbai City

Al Hilal's Neymar set to light up Indian stadium vs Mumbai City

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Neymar's involvement in matches on Indian turf is eagerly anticipated, though exact dates remain pending the final match schedule release.

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.

Time for Argentina to be more united than ever: Messi

Time for Argentina to be more united than ever: Messi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi lamented Argentina's shock second half capitulation against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday but said he was not surprised by the threat from opponents 48 places lower in the world rankings.

FIFA WC: Messi fit for last chance at winning the dream

FIFA WC: Messi fit for last chance at winning the dream

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"It's a beautiful thing that many people outside Argentina want us to be champions and that it's largely because of me," Messi said.

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Argentina overcame its Copa America penalty shootout demons