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Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Gurpreet was in the thick of things when the ball went over the line and out of play.

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Delhi's Ayush Doseja aims to follow the discipline and fitness regime of India superstar Virat Kohli as the 23-year-old finished the group stage of the Ranji Trophy with the highest individual run tally.

'That exclusion left a deep wound in Rohit's heart'

'That exclusion left a deep wound in Rohit's heart'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma, who was dropped as India's ODI captain earlier this month, has worked diligently to improve his fitness ahead of the three-match ODI series in Australia.

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

BWF downgrades Syed Modi International; India Open retains Super 750 status

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was downgraded from Super 300 to Super 100 as the country saw its share of events reduced from four to two in the Badminton World Federation's revamped schedule announced on Monday.

History at Emirates: Dowman, 16, becomes youngest EPL scorer

History at Emirates: Dowman, 16, becomes youngest EPL scorer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman made Premier League history by scoring at 16 years and 73 days in a 2-0 win over Everton, becoming the youngest scorer in the competition.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India lose 1-3 to Germany at Junior Women's World Cup

'Iyer unlucky; Bumrah may not play all Asia Cup games'

'Iyer unlucky; Bumrah may not play all Asia Cup games'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya feels Shreyas Iyer was unlucky to be left out of India's Asia Cup squad but said some players will always miss out due to the depth of talent in the country.

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand ends Day 1 as joint leader

Tata Steel Chess: Anand ends Day 1 as joint leader

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Tata Steel Chess: Anand, Niemann in joint lead after three rounds of Rapid

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves, we're still alive: Stimac

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

Five World Cups in, Mexico's Ochao a calming influence on teammates

Five World Cups in, Mexico's Ochao a calming influence on teammates

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Part of my job is to bring normalcy and calm day-to-day in training because it's easy for emotions to take over at a World Cup, be it for a good play or an error.'

Women's World Chess Cup: Humpy, Vantika steal the show

Women's World Chess Cup: Humpy, Vantika steal the show

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Vantika Agrawal humbled former World champion Anna Ushenina in the second round of FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

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.

India eye podium finish in 2023 Hockey World Cup

India eye podium finish in 2023 Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I believe they (India) can definitely finish on the podium in Odisha this time'

War Fallout: UAE Challenger Halted; Medvedev, Rublev Delayed

War Fallout: UAE Challenger Halted; Medvedev, Rublev Delayed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Travel disruptions following airspace closures in the Gulf have forced Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev to miss an Indian Wells exhibition, while an ATP Challenger in Fujairah was cancelled amid security concerns.

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

As Mohammed Shami walked back to the top of his run-up, Virat Kohli geed the fans at the Wankhede Stadium to go full throat with their chants - Shaamii! Shaamii! They obliged merrily.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia were given navigable paths to the last 16 with the coaches of Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain having reason to feel reasonably optimistic after Friday's draw.

Chelsea axe Maresca after stunning slump

Chelsea axe Maresca after stunning slump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Chelsea parted ways with Enzo Maresca on Thursday, a dramatic fall from grace for the Italian who was named manager of the month for November before the club won just one of their last seven league games to fall out of the Premier League title race.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday.

World Cup: 'Any team would want a bowling attack like India'

World Cup: 'Any team would want a bowling attack like India'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood minced no words in admitting that any team in the world would want a rampaging bowling attack like India.

WC: Erigaisi logs third straight win; Gukesh held

WC: Erigaisi logs third straight win; Gukesh held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Harikrishna continued his success story with the seasoned Grandmaster, who famously assisted Gukesh in the World Championship title match, showcasing his skills as a brilliant attacker.

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at World Cup

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'To play my first World Cup match in front of a packed home ground against Pakistan felt like a dream. I can still feel the atmosphere, how the stadium was, how people reacted and how we won that match. That was the best moment for me as a youngster.'

FIFA World Cup: Veterans, youth united in Spain's title quest

FIFA World Cup: Veterans, youth united in Spain's title quest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Those of us who are older, who went through difficult times in Brazil and Russia, help the younger ones, with new energy.'

World Cup PHOTOS: Record-equalling Klose salvages draw for Germany

World Cup PHOTOS: Record-equalling Klose salvages draw for Germany

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Germany striker Miroslav Klose scored his 15th World Cup goal but Germany were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Ghana in the Group G World Cup match in Fortaleza, on Saturday.

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

While Belgium dominated the first half, India did well to roar back in the second session. Belgium went into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead, but India fought back well to keep pressure on the opponents in the 2nd half.

India to play Canada in junior women's Hockey World Cup opener

India to play Canada in junior women's Hockey World Cup opener

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India will open their campaign against Canada in the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

Rahim Ali's late goal rescues India in Asian Cup qualifier

Rahim Ali's late goal rescues India in Asian Cup qualifier

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

India now have two points from three matches after a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh and 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in their earlier match.

Records, Captaincy, Snub: Why 2025 Changed Shubman Gill

Records, Captaincy, Snub: Why 2025 Changed Shubman Gill

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill signed off a defining 2025 with a message of gratitude and resolve

US, Mexico book spots at 2022 FIFA World Cup

US, Mexico book spots at 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The United States and Mexico both booked tickets to this year's World Cup in Qatar in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying on Wednesday.

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The nerves were all too familiar for the former world No 1 Deepika who has failed to win a medal despite qualifying for multiple Olympic Games.