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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.

Fahadh-Nazriya's Moroccan Holiday

Fahadh-Nazriya's Moroccan Holiday

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim, traveled to Marrakech, Morocco, for a holiday.

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

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Gavi, 18, and Pedri, who turned 20 during the tournament, showed maturity beyond their years at the heart of the team's midfield, while strikers Ansu Fati and Nico Williams, both 20, looked full of potential when they came off the bench.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the national tennis federation that they won't travel to Pakistan for the next Davis Cup tie.

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.

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

How 38,000 Colombian fans made the difference vs Germany

How 38,000 Colombian fans made the difference vs Germany

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Passionate Colombia fans set standard at Women's World Cup

FIFA WC: Herdman's Canada is all fired up for Croatia

FIFA WC: Herdman's Canada is all fired up for Croatia

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Emotional after Canada's solid performance against the second-ranked team in the world, Herdman drew the attention of Croatian media after he said his team would go and "eff Croatia".

Croatia proud of World Cup third place, expect bright future

Croatia proud of World Cup third place, expect bright future

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Croatia beat Brazil in the quarter-finals, but for Dalic, Saturday's bronze medal game was the highlight of their tournament.

Twitter Erupts: What A World Cup!

Twitter Erupts: What A World Cup!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Twitterati couldn't contain their joy at the upset and hailed Japan for 'pulling off a Saudi Arabia'.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Modric said it was important to respect opponents in Qatar, including Morocco, describing the players as phenomenal and highly motivated.

Davis Cup: Will India survive the sweltering conditions?

Davis Cup: Will India survive the sweltering conditions?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian Davis Cup team sweats it out at 'mini cauldron', match timings revised due to tough conditions

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Brazil's older players will have to step up to lead the team as they continue without a full time manager, defender Danilo said on Friday.

Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress

Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The defeat will rankle the Indian pair all the more as Bopanna is a top-10 player in doubles while Bhambri too is ranked among the top-100. The Uzbekis are not even in the top-300.

France players down with flu ahead of Argentina final

France players down with flu ahead of Argentina final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation (FFF) said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday.

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international soccer

U-17 women's assistant coach sacked for 'sexual misconduct'

U-17 women's assistant coach sacked for 'sexual misconduct'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The Indian women Under-17 team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose has been sacked for alleged sexual misconduct, S Y Quraishi, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) overseeing the All India Football Federation, said on Sunday.

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Freelancer has been made with workman-like efficiency, but the subject of Islamic terrorism could do with a break, points out Deepa Gahlot.

France win over England: Of guts, heart and mental fortitude

France win over England: Of guts, heart and mental fortitude

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Giroud, who passed Thierry Henry to become France's all-time top goalscorer earlier in the tournament, said Les Bleus had had to be at their best to beat England.

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The storyline underpinning the match for most of the world is whether Lionel Messi can get his hands on the trophy in his fifth attempt to finally lift himself up alongside, never above, Diego Maradona in the hearts of his nation.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Martinez stepped down as Belgium's coach following his side's World Cup group stage exit

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"It's very difficult for us, the probability for us to proceed is lower than the other nations like in Europe, they have 13 spots. And so the probability is much, much higher."

'In the end Croatia demonstrated who effed who'

'In the end Croatia demonstrated who effed who'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

While Canada may have been humbled, coach John Herdman remained unbowed making no apologies for his incendiary remarks - which caused a stir in Croatia.

Did Ronaldo threaten to leave Portugal World Cup team?

Did Ronaldo threaten to leave Portugal World Cup team?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) has denied media reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during the World Cup after coach Fernando Santos dropped the captain for their last-16 win over Switzerland.

Infantino: 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 team format

Infantino: 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 team format

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"This 11 billion figure is without the club World Cup (in 2025). At the end of the four years we will make even more revenue," Infantino told a news conference.

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.

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

More than 700,000 Tunisians live in France, with about two thirds of them being dual nationals.

'Women can thrive at any age'

'Women can thrive at any age'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'

Sable breaks national record to finish fifth in Diamond League

Sable breaks national record to finish fifth in Diamond League

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India's Avinash Sable finished a creditable fifth at the prestigious Diamond League Meet in Rabat, Morocco, shattering his own 3000m steeplechase national record for the eighth time.

#CoupleGoals From Mouni, Suraj

#CoupleGoals From Mouni, Suraj

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

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.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues -- Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.