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Salah Stars as Egypt Rewrite History With Maiden World Cup Victory

Salah Stars as Egypt Rewrite History With Maiden World Cup Victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, securing the country's first-ever FIFA World Cup victory and moving top of Group G.

Romelu Lukaku's late impact helps Belgium rally to hold Egypt

Romelu Lukaku's late impact helps Belgium rally to hold Egypt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener after Romelu Lukaku's second-half introduction led to an own goal. Egypt had taken an early lead through Emam Ashour, and despite Belgium's numerous chances, they struggled to equalise until Lukaku's impact. Both coaches reflected on the match, with Belgium's coach highlighting the importance of their next game against Iran, and Egypt's coach feeling his side was closer to victory.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Three stars-Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, PSG's Ousmane Dembele, and Barcelona's Raphinha-have dominated the season with goals, assists, and match-winning performances.

City v Reds: A goal feast or game of chess at Anfield?

City v Reds: A goal feast or game of chess at Anfield?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Last term, stung by City's woeful performance the previous season in a 3-0 Champions League loss at Anfield, Guardiola adopted a cautious approach in a goalless draw.

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Police have found the DNA of a newly-identified suspect on explosives used in last year's Paris attacks, a French source said on Monday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to go top of the table and heap pressure on title rivals Liverpool.

Champions League: PSG bury Barca; Reds into quarters

Champions League: PSG bury Barca; Reds into quarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Paris St Germain buried the ghosts of their embarrassing 2017 exit as they drew 1-1 at home with Barcelona on Wednesday to complete a 5-2 aggregate victory that sent them into the Champions League quarter-finals.

5 Key talking points ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City clash

5 Key talking points ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Champions League quarter-final between Liverpool and Manchester City is one of the most anticipated games of the season pitting the Premier League's runaway leaders against the top scorers in Europe's elite competition.

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Liverpool's defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare

PIX: City and Liverpool win; PSG humiliated at Lille

PIX: City and Liverpool win; PSG humiliated at Lille

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to stay within two points of leaders Liverpool.

PIX: Wasteful Barca held by Lyon; Bayern frustrate Liverpool

PIX: Wasteful Barca held by Lyon; Bayern frustrate Liverpool

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Olympique Lyonnais in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday as both sides remained unbeaten in this season's competition.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has beaten Manchester United only twice in his career and never at Old Trafford -- his worst record against any Premier League side.

Five talking points from the weekend's English Premier League

Five talking points from the weekend's English Premier League

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Here are talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.