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'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

'Iran deserved to win; Ronaldo should have been given red card'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz reacted angrily after a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Monday doomed his team to elimination from the World Cup, saying they had deserved to win.

Gharib retains marathon title

Gharib retains marathon title

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Morocco's Jaouad Gharib became only the second athlete to retain the marathon title at the world championships.

PHOTOS: Spain squeeze past dogged Iran to stay alive

PHOTOS: Spain squeeze past dogged Iran to stay alive

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Spain squeezed past dogged Iran 1-0 in their World Cup Group B encounter on Wednesday, thanks to a fortuitous goal from Diego Costa, but the Europeans suffered a string of second-half scares.

Banned FIFA chief Blatter attends match: 'It's my World Cup'

Banned FIFA chief Blatter attends match: 'It's my World Cup'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he feels the soccer World Cup underway in Moscow is a little bit like "my World Cup" because he has been so well received on his visit to Moscow.

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The neighbourly rivalry and the intriguing prospect of a duel between Real Madrid team mates Sergio Ramos of Spain and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo meant the Group B match was always going to be one of the highlights of the opening round.

Football WC candidates to hand over bids

Football WC candidates to hand over bids

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Tunisia will make a 45-minute presentation to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.\n\n

Cruise-Cruz: Just friends!

Cruise-Cruz: Just friends!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

African soccer giants confirmed for Afro-Asian Gam

African soccer giants confirmed for Afro-Asian Gam

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa have confirmed participation in the tournament, to be played in Hyderabad.

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rizvi's burial took place in Mumbai. Khushi's body was cremated at the Khaswadi crematorium in Vadodara.

Isinbayeva shatters world record

Isinbayeva shatters world record

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Holmes takes 800 metres gold

Holmes takes 800 metres gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Briton Kelly Holmes deposed friend and training partner Maria Mutola as women's 800 metres Olympic champion.

Barthez in trouble over spitting incident

Barthez in trouble over spitting incident

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Fabien Barthez could be punished after a referee said the Olympique Marseille goalkeeper spat at him during a friendly match.

Ukraine, Japan, U.S. stay focused

Ukraine, Japan, U.S. stay focused

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

B Raman: The threat to India

B Raman: The threat to India

Rediff.com21 May 2003

World Cup in Africa still possible

World Cup in Africa still possible

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said two African nations could co-host the 2010 football event.

Walk like an Egyptian

Walk like an Egyptian

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Faiza Outalha, an estranged wife of American-born Lashkar e Tayiba terrorist David Headley, has replied to all questions of the National Investigation Agency relating to her knowledge of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Don't worry India, we don't deal with Pak: Israel

Don't worry India, we don't deal with Pak: Israel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Describing India as a long-standing strategic partner in fight against terror, Israel has said that it will "not do anything that could undermine India's security" in a strong bid to re-assure New Delhi that reports of arms sale to Pakistan were incorrect.

Sania storms into quarters

Sania storms into quarters

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Sania Mirza beat Katarina Kachlikova of Slovakia 6-2, 6-3 to enter the quarter-final of the Rabat ITF Women's World ranking tournament.

Three die in crush

Three die in crush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Arthurs gives Australia 1-0 lead

Arthurs gives Australia 1-0 lead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Wayne Arthurs rode his booming serve to a 7-6 6-4 6-3 victory over Mounir El Aarej to give Australia a 1-0 lead over Morocco in their Davis Cup World Group playoff.

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Former US prosecutor Michael Garcia's appeal against the handling of his alleged corruption around the Russian and Qatar bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been rejected by FIFA.

El Guerrouj wins Olympic gold

El Guerrouj wins Olympic gold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Arazi knocks out Philippoussis

Arazi knocks out Philippoussis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

Morocco's Hicham Arazi upset the local favourite 6-2 6-2 6-4 in the fourth round of the Aus Open.

Prasad wins, Akhil loses

Prasad wins, Akhil loses

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

Diwarkar Prasad beat Morocco's Hamid Ait Bighrade in the 54 kg bantamweight round of 32.

Federer, Roddick win in Toronto

Federer, Roddick win in Toronto

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Good day for Sanam Singh in Toronto ITF event

Good day for Sanam Singh in Toronto ITF event

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh enjoyed a good day in office, reaching the men'[s singles quarter-finals and doubles semi-finals in the US $15,000 ITF men's Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada.

South Africa to host 2010 World Cup

South Africa to host 2010 World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2004

FIFA nears 2010 World Cup decision

FIFA nears 2010 World Cup decision

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Football Briefs: FC Goa to be coached by former Barca assistant manager

Football Briefs: FC Goa to be coached by former Barca assistant manager

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

FC Goa have signed Sergio Lobera Rodriguez as the head coach on a two-year deal and he will take over the reins from the first week of July.

Sinha asks NAM to condemn terrorism

Sinha asks NAM to condemn terrorism

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Muhammad Ali, in his own words

Muhammad Ali, in his own words

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion, he was a championship talker. Here are some famous quotations from Ali.

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Sania enters final

Sania enters final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

The Indian ace upset third seed Carla Tiene of Brazil 6-2, 6-1 to enter the finals of the US $10,000 Rabat ITF Women's world ranking tournament.