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With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"They will miss the next game for sure and we will be cautious as they will undergo treatment in order to try to get them in shape so they can play again in the World Cup."

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India will begin its campaign on October 8 against Australia in Chennai.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Son Heung-min will be able to play with a mask in their World Cup Group H opener against Uruguay

Under-pressure India well prepared for knockouts

Under-pressure India well prepared for knockouts

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that the biggest positive to draw from the team's unbeaten league campaign in the ongoing World Cup was that the entire side has withstood pressure in some way or the other, preparing it perfectly for the knockouts.

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as their primary target, Satwik and Chirag are determined to make a strong comeback and secure a medal.

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The bowling of Sam Curran and Wood, with support from Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, has carried England through.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Zverev, Siegemund lead Germany to United Cup victory

Zverev, Siegemund lead Germany to United Cup victory

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Germany complete comeback to beat Poland and lift United Cup

FIFA WC: Mexico will revamp it's football structure

FIFA WC: Mexico will revamp it's football structure

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We have long faces, we deserved something more, but that's football," AEK Athens player Pineda, 26, told ESPN.

Bavuma concedes that Proteas were 'just not good enough'

Bavuma concedes that Proteas were 'just not good enough'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

'Hard one to swallow for the guys. We had the confidence and the belief to get to the knockouts. You can pick out a lot of things when you lose that way.'

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India.

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Modric said it was important to respect opponents in Qatar, including Morocco, describing the players as phenomenal and highly motivated.

PIX: Messi continues to mesmerise soccer fans in US

PIX: Messi continues to mesmerise soccer fans in US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

After scoring, Messi stopped and pointed from the field at the team co-owner David Beckham, who was watching the game. The gesture was met with a wide smile from the former Manchester United great who helped lure Messi to the MLS despite a massive counter offer from Saudi Arabia.

'Ashwin should keep his game simple'

'Ashwin should keep his game simple'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The 41-year-old Panesar also marked Shubman Gill to have a breakout tournament.

We can't wait to face India in the WC final: Cummins

We can't wait to face India in the WC final: Cummins

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

A nerve-wracking semifinal win under their belt, Australia cannot wait for the World Cup summit clash against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, said captain Pat Cummins.

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is a quick guide to the eight games which get underway on Saturday.

Euro 24: Portugal beat Turkey, finish as group winners

Euro 24: Portugal beat Turkey, finish as group winners

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A defensive mix-up doubled their lead when Bayindir wandered out of his goal to collect a misplaced pass towards Ronaldo, only to watch Akaydin's backpass roll past him in slow motion.

How much green would a 48 team FIFA WC format rake in?

How much green would a 48 team FIFA WC format rake in?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

FIFA conceded earlier this year they were concerned about the possibility of contrived results where two teams could engineer a positive result for both, which would eliminate the third group team not playing.

PIX: Germany stay alive after crucial draw against Spain

PIX: Germany stay alive after crucial draw against Spain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The 1-1 draw leaves Germany facing a must-win match against Costa Rica.

Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Iran's win over Wales and the U.S. team's goalless stalemate against England set up a tantalising final round of Group B matches.

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

'In the end Croatia demonstrated who effed who'

'In the end Croatia demonstrated who effed who'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

While Canada may have been humbled, coach John Herdman remained unbowed making no apologies for his incendiary remarks - which caused a stir in Croatia.

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca to give his side a flying start and Matteo Arnaldi then outlasted Thiago Monteiro to put the hosts into a 2-0 lead.

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Guardiola said he would not take a risk with his leading goalscorer when they host Sevilla in Europe's top-tier club competition as they have already qualified for the knockout stage.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

Dalic terrified but Croatia will not give in to Brazil

Dalic terrified but Croatia will not give in to Brazil

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

"What I've seen so far, when you take a look at their selection of players, their quality, skills and value, then it is indeed terrifying."

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The Indian women's cricket team needs to develop the mental toughness that the mighty Australians possess to end its drought of winning a World title, believes veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. Like the men's team, Indian women have been consistently reaching the knockout stages of ICC events in recently but have failed to lay their hands on the trophy. In fact, they are yet to win a World Cup.

T20 WC: New Zealand first team to seal semis spot

T20 WC: New Zealand first team to seal semis spot

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The win over Ireland saw New Zealand grab the top spot with seven points and a net runrate of +2.113.

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will not play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless it's a WC knockout game.

England coach 'really pleased' with team after US draw

England coach 'really pleased' with team after US draw

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

England coach Gareth Southgate acknowledged his side had failed to repeat their early World Cup attacking fluency in their 0-0 draw with the United States, but said success in major tournaments often required such gritty performances.

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer for his mental strength and positive approach to life.