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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.

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Christian Pulisic scored his 10th goal for the United States before being substituted after picking up a knock in a 1-1 draw with Chile in a friendly in Houston on Tuesday.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

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Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

Hierro's Spain must breach Iranian wall that coach Carlos built

Hierro's Spain must breach Iranian wall that coach Carlos built

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

While that may not differ too much from the scenario in many group stage matches pairing the big beasts of the game against those nations who occupy lower rungs of the FIFA rankings, the X-factor in Kazan could be Carlos Queiroz.

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

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

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Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

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Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

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.

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

"Our club has reached an agreement with Gelson Martins, making him a new Atletico player," said a statement from last season's La Liga runners-up.

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Moroccan Football Federation on Thursday complained to world soccer's governing body FIFA over what it said were a series of refereeing mistakes in their World Cup Group B matches against Portugal and Spain which led to their elimination.

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Rediff.com10 May 2018

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Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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US, Mexico, Canada to jointly host 2026 World Cup

US, Mexico, Canada to jointly host 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The North American bid beat the rival Morocco proposal, winning 134 votes to 65 for Morocco.

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

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PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup football: AIFF

India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup football: AIFF

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Buoyed after the country was awarded the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup'S hosting rights, the All India Football Federation is set to bid for the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Club World Championships.

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Christian Pulisic has had a season to forget for Chelsea but in the blue shirt of his beloved United States he scored the goal that gave them their first win at the 2022 World Cup and a spot in the last-16.

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

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World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz's seven-year reign has firmly established Iran's as Asia's number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

Football Briefs: Uruguay win China Cup with Cavani strike against Wales

Football Briefs: Uruguay win China Cup with Cavani strike against Wales

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

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Hierro cuts ties with Spanish federation after World Cup ouster

Hierro cuts ties with Spanish federation after World Cup ouster

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

"After many kilometres travelled together, the Spanish Football Federation and Fernando Hierro have called an end to their relationship now that Spain have finished their participation in the World Cup," said a statement on the Spain team's website (www.sefutbol.com).

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

World Cup Diary: Amrabat out of hospital but also out of next game

World Cup Diary: Amrabat out of hospital but also out of next game

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Morocco winger Nordin Amrabat has been discharged from hospital but he will not play in the side's next World Cup Group B clash against Portugal on Wednesday after suffering concussion in the 1-0 loss to Iran, officials said.

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kenya taekwondo champion Vincent Ochieng usually trains in school sports halls in Kisumu, but now he is working out with hundreds of other people on the gritty surface of the western city's biggest highway flyover. The government closed sports facilities in March as part of measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, leaving athletes like Ochieng, who was looking forward to representing Kenya at the World Taekwondo Championships in China in October, with nowhere to train.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.

South America disappoints but is the demise permanent?

South America disappoints but is the demise permanent?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Three South American sides have accounted for almost half of all World Cup titles but their worst overall performance since 2002 has raised the question: Is South American football on the wane?

Spain players 'trying to stay strong' after sacking of coach Lopetegui

Spain players 'trying to stay strong' after sacking of coach Lopetegui

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

'It was surprising and I think that even though there were motives and reasons behind the decision, the players had no say in it and it was not the right time'

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Lee denies doping allegations

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Lee denies doping allegations

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Badminton World No 1 Lee Chong Wei has denied cheating or relying on banned substances despite failing a doping test that could lead to a two-year ban.

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Why last-minute replacement Hierro is capable of leading Spain

Why last-minute replacement Hierro is capable of leading Spain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Spain defender Dani Carvajal spoke out on Thursday in favour of his side's interim coach Fernando Hierro