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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.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Barca injuries lay extra burden on Griezmann

Barca injuries lay extra burden on Griezmann

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the Catalans shorn of three of their top forwards, all eyes will be on Griezmann in his first appearance at the Camp Nou since his 120-million-euro ($133 million) move from Atletico Madrid, and not least because Barca need a win to kickstart their season.

World Cup PHOTOS: Five-star France crush sloppy Swiss

World Cup PHOTOS: Five-star France crush sloppy Swiss

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Images from the World Cup match between France and Switzerland, on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal ease past Fulham to end crisis talk

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal ease past Fulham to end crisis talk

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Arsenal put to bed talk of an early-season crisis with a fluent 3-1 win at Fulham to register their first Premier League points of the season on Saturday.

Problems for Wenger after opening-day Arsenal defeat

Problems for Wenger after opening-day Arsenal defeat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

An opening-day Premier League defeat, a growing injury list and the weight of an unspent transfer kitty hang heavily over Arsenal as they head into Wednesday's Champions League playoff clash with Fenerbahce.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal log 'massive three points' at Villa to go top

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal log 'massive three points' at Villa to go top

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Arsenal survived a late scare to regain top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Monday, both their goals arriving in the space of a minute in the first half.

World Cup warm-ups: France, Japan and U.S. start with wins

World Cup warm-ups: France, Japan and U.S. start with wins

Rediff.com28 May 2014

France, Japan and United States recorded solid victories on Tuesday as the finalists continued their preparations with the start of the World Cup just over two weeks away.

PIX: Barcelona edge Atletico to go top; Roma hold Milan

PIX: Barcelona edge Atletico to go top; Roma hold Milan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Barcelona clinched a 1-0 away win at Atletico Madrid, while AS Roma held AC Milan to a 2-2 draw.

EPL: Wenger hails resilience of table-topping Arsenal

EPL: Wenger hails resilience of table-topping Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Arsenal, long accused of being too weak during an eight year spell without a trophy, showed their growing resilience in Sunday's narrow win at Newcastle United that sent them back to the top of the table, manager Arsene Wenger said.

EPL PHOTOS: Podolski puts Arsenal back into contention for CL slot

EPL PHOTOS: Podolski puts Arsenal back into contention for CL slot

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Images from the English Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United on Tuesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Terry helps Chelsea with late winner; Wins for Arsenal, United

EPL PHOTOS: Terry helps Chelsea with late winner; Wins for Arsenal, United

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland eke out draw at Arsenal, avoid relegation threat

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland eke out draw at Arsenal, avoid relegation threat

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The battle to avoid relegation is now a straight shootout between Hull City and 17th-place Newcastle United, who are two points better off heading into Sunday's final round.

Playing fields of England add spice to France/Belgium rivalry

Playing fields of England add spice to France/Belgium rivalry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Tuesday's semi-final in St Petersburg sees team mates from English champions Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head to head as well as rivalries between club colleagues from Barcelona, Paris St Germain and Monaco.

France face ultimate test- keeping Messi at bay

France face ultimate test- keeping Messi at bay

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Stopping the stars won't be enough to win World Cup

Aubameyang double guides Arsenal to FA Cup title

Aubameyang double guides Arsenal to FA Cup title

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace guided Arsenal to beat an injury-plagued ten-man Chelsea 2-1 at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

5 jazzy hairstyles at the FIFA World Cup

5 jazzy hairstyles at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

You may be entranced by the foot magic, but don't miss the hair cuts!

EPL: Liverpool benefit from rivals' cast-offs to win again

EPL: Liverpool benefit from rivals' cast-offs to win again

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud gave food for thought to Arsenal fans craving a new striker by scoring in a 3-1 Premier League win at Fulham on Saturday while Liverpool made it two victories from two games at Aston Villa.

Arsenal striker Giroud ruled out of Tottenham game; Aguero fit

Arsenal striker Giroud ruled out of Tottenham game; Aguero fit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Giroud, who has scored once in 10 league appearances this season, netted in France's friendly win over Wales last Friday.

EPL: Arsenal's Wenger struggling for answers after new setback

EPL: Arsenal's Wenger struggling for answers after new setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has rebuilt successful teams time and again but fans fear he has been found wanting in all departments of late, a feeling which can only have intensified after Saturday's 3-3 draw with Fulham.

EPL: Everton force Arsenal to drop points at home

EPL: Everton force Arsenal to drop points at home

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Arsenal missed the chance to take another step towards securing a Champions League place after fellow European hopefuls Everton held firm in a lively 0-0 Premier League draw at the Emirates on Tuesday.

EPL: Arsenal leapfrog to third after late goals

EPL: Arsenal leapfrog to third after late goals

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Arsenal scored three goals in the last five minutes to beat NorwichCity 3-1 and move third in the Premier League on Saturday while Everton won 2-0 at home to Queens Park Rangers to maintain their faint top-four aspirations.

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Bayern, Malaga reach Champions League quarters

Bayern, Malaga reach Champions League quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Nervy Bayern were beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal but progressed thanks to their 3-1 success in London in the first leg.

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Images from Wednesday's football friendlies across Europe.

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Olivier Giroud proved the difference for Arsenal in a typically hard-fought 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Monday, again demonstrating his worth to manager Arsene Wenger after spending the majority of the season on the substitutes' bench.

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.

French striker Giroud joins Arsenal

French striker Giroud joins Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

His 21 goals from 36 league games made him joint top scorer in the French league last season with Paris St Germain's Nene.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea fight back to at struggling Villa; Newcastle down Sheffield

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea fight back to at struggling Villa; Newcastle down Sheffield

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Arsenal waste two-goal lead to draw with Fulham

Arsenal waste two-goal lead to draw with Fulham

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Arsenal's topsy-turvy season took another turn for the worse when they let slip a two-goal lead and missed a late penalty to draw 3-3 at home to a Dimitar Berbatov-inspired Fulham on Saturday.

It's too early to say we can win the Premier League: Wenger

It's too early to say we can win the Premier League: Wenger

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said it was too soon to talk about his team winning the Premier League title after they beat one of their principal title race rivals Manchester City.

Stoke hold Arsenal goalless

Stoke hold Arsenal goalless

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Stoke City and Arsenal fought out a largely sterile 0-0 draw at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday leaving both still looking for their first wins of the season.

SEE: Griezmann, Mbappe, Lloris cheer for COVID-19 medics

SEE: Griezmann, Mbappe, Lloris cheer for COVID-19 medics

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'You're going to bring home the victory against this virus. You protect us, you care for us. So to help you, we stay home'

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Brazil are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

PHOTOS: Arsenal record 500th EPL win and leapfrog City to go third

PHOTOS: Arsenal record 500th EPL win and leapfrog City to go third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Arsenal's resurgent Alexis Sanchez scored twice to help ease their top-four jitters in a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League at a less than full Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Arsenal's stunning comeback to snatch draw at Bournemouth

PHOTOS: Arsenal's stunning comeback to snatch draw at Bournemouth

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Out-battled for an hour by their modest south coast opponents, Arsenal belatedly sparked into life and Olivier Giroud's glancing header two minutes into stoppage time completed their remarkable recovery from 3-0 down.

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud produced a piece of New Year's Day magic to keep Arsenal in sight of Premier League leaders Chelsea while Harry Kane's double bolstered Tottenham Hotspur's ambitions as London's triple assault on the title continues.

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out and England international Maguire escaped sanction for a kick out at Michy Batshuayi.