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FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Argentina and Poland on Wednesday.

World Cup review meeting with coach, captain soon

World Cup review meeting with coach, captain soon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The CoA chief refused to divulge any further details on the review meeting.

Manu opens up on Award controversy

Manu opens up on Award controversy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Bhaker said the award selection panel would have followed due processes but sometimes errors can happen.

PHOTOS: World Cup wows fans after scintillating start

PHOTOS: World Cup wows fans after scintillating start

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Fans have been served up a marvellous first few days of excitement, controversy and, most amazing of all, goals galore.

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council came out in defence of umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his controversial decision to award six overthrow runs, instead of five, to England during the World Cup final against New Zealand.

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'It wouldn't have happened if Salman Agha was playing on the 14th and the game is in the balance.'

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer control and exit visa rules.

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'This World Cup is likely to be much more a clash of plans than of talent,' says Devangshu Datta.

'Not interested in playing in India: Pak cricketers

'Not interested in playing in India: Pak cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pakistan have sealed their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after a flawless campaign in the Qualifiers - but their participation has already stirred controversy.

Rediff Football Awards: World Cup 2010

Rediff Football Awards: World Cup 2010

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

As Spain celebrates it maiden World Cup title, rediff.com too celebrates by presenting its maiden football awards.

The Carlsen Effect? FIDE Allows Players To Wear Jeans!

The Carlsen Effect? FIDE Allows Players To Wear Jeans!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Months after a dress-code controversy involving five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced a new dress code for the FIDE Grand Swiss and FIDE Women's Grand Swiss.

Hockey World Cup: Images (Day Nine)

Hockey World Cup: Images (Day Nine)

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Images from the ninth day's play at the 12th men's hockey world cup in New Delhi on Monday.

'Ireland participation in World Cup impossible'

'Ireland participation in World Cup impossible'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

FIFA dashed any lingering Irish hopes of playing in next year's World Cup finals on Tuesday by declaring it would be impossible to add a 33rd team to the tournament.

Women's World Cup: Time to look beyond Mithali and Jhulan?

Women's World Cup: Time to look beyond Mithali and Jhulan?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Course correction for the Indian women's cricket team has become the need of the hour.

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Friday said the training of its team for the Junior World Cup in the Indian city of Lucknow is in full swing, even as it awaited clearance from the government. Shahbaz Ahmed, Secretary of the PHF, said an unnecessary controversy had been created in the media whether Pakistan would participate in the Junior World Cup, to be played December 8-18 in India.

England awarded 2015 Rugby World Cup

England awarded 2015 Rugby World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

England will host the 2015 Rugby World Cup and Japan will stage the event in Asia for the first time four years later, the International Rugby Board (IRB) Council said on Tuesday. Japan, who lost out to New Zealand in the bidding for the 2011 edition and England, hosts of the 1991 tournament, were awarded the rights ahead of bids from South Africa and Italy.

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Shrugging the off-field controversies, Hardik Pandya was in his element in IPL-12, scoring 402 runs at a strike-rate of 191 plus and 14 wickets apart from 11 catches.

Moin Khan ordered to return home from World Cup: PCB

Moin Khan ordered to return home from World Cup: PCB

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Pakistan's chief selector Moin Khan has been ordered to return home immediately from Australia by in the aftermath of the controversy generated over his visit to a casino in Christchurch.

World Cup: Swiss players escape bans over controversial goal celebrations

World Cup: Swiss players escape bans over controversial goal celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Serbia refuses to recognise the independence of its former province Kosovo, whose 1.8 million people are mostly ethnic Albanians, which broke away 10 years ago, and opposed Kosovo's ultimately successful bid to join FIFA.

How Faulty Mic Ruined Kuldeep's Speech!

How Faulty Mic Ruined Kuldeep's Speech!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The superlative effort of 4-7 in 2.1 overs against the UAE saw Kuldeep Yadav bagging the man-of-the-match award and at the post-match presentation ceremony he got a chance to express his disappointment and question the logic behind his constant omission from the Playing XI.

Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid

Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies could hurt an expected U.S. bid to host the 2026 World Cup although plenty of time remains for concerns to ease before the decision by world soccer's governing body FIFA.

Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup

Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Swede Martin Hansson, who was at the centre of France's controversial World Cup qualification, was named Friday among the 30 referees for the finals in South Africa in June.

Spinner Narine withdraws from Windies World Cup squad

Spinner Narine withdraws from Windies World Cup squad

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Off-spinner Sunil Narine has withdrawn from the West Indies World Cup squad while he continues to work on his controversial bowling action, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Tuesday.

Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up

Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The final line-up of teams for next year's World Cup in South Africa was settled on Wednesday after six drama-charged play-offs on three different continents.

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

ICC to consider 10-team 2015 World Cup format

ICC to consider 10-team 2015 World Cup format

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The controversial decision to restrict the 2015 World Cup to only the 10 full members will be reconsidered by International Cricket Council's (ICC) executive board in June, the governing body said on Tuesday.

Who will win the Women's World Cup final?

Who will win the Women's World Cup final?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Japan, US have revenge on their minds.

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Even if Ireland fail to make the quarter-finals of the cricket World Cup they and the other associate members have shown enough promise to warrant inclusion in future tournaments, skipper William Porterfield said on Saturday.

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer took inspiration from Sourav Ganguly's famous shirt swinging show at the 2002 Natwest Trophy final

Fans Stumped as Tendulkar Jokes About Aadhaar

Fans Stumped as Tendulkar Jokes About Aadhaar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Inability to handle pressure in big finals has kept the women's team away from a major ICC trophy

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Taking a dig at the controversial run-out decisions that played a big role in her team's last-ball, two-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards said it was "really hard" to comprehend such calls that affect the eventual outcome of the match.

Live! World Cup chat with Faisal Shariff

Live! World Cup chat with Faisal Shariff

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Old rediff.com hand and keen cricket buff Faisal Shariff gives his take on the World Cup as it has been and as it will be, in this Rediff World Cup Chat. Join him to give your take and find out his

Indian men earn maiden berth in wrestling World Cup

Indian men earn maiden berth in wrestling World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Indian wrestling is well and truly on an all-time high as the country, in what turned out to be a double delight, on Friday earned a maiden World Cup berth on the back of its best-ever sixth-place finish in men's free-style at the World Championships in Budapest.

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'A player would be thinking that he is going to the World Cup. But you shut the door on him.'

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The battle between Shaheen Afridi's pace and Shubman Gill's bat could decide the game, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram offering advice on how Afridi can evolve to meet the challenge.

Lippi hints at Totti return for 2010 World Cup

Lippi hints at Totti return for 2010 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Italy coach Marcello Lippi is not ruling out calling up Francesco Totti after the AS Roma forward said he would be willing to come out of international retirement to play at next year's World Cup.

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's amazing skill-set gives India a realistic chance of winning the World Cup but a 'freak' called David Warner might just retain it for Australia, believes 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke.

'This spit in face of BCCI...'

'This spit in face of BCCI...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Rauf's reaction spread like wildfire, and videos of his gesture went viral on social media.

'Pycroft can't bring Surya and say, Come shake hands'

'Pycroft can't bring Surya and say, Come shake hands'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed match referee Andy Pycroft amid Pakistan's criticism in the post-match handshake controversy, saying the Zimbabwean official is not a "school teacher" and was only doing his job to avoid an unnecessary spectacle.