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Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi -- but who else -- led Argentina's World Cup celebrations.

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

FIFA Fever in India yesterday.

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail stadium in Doha.

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

As members of the Argentina team and support squad took turns to hug Lionel Messi, his eyes were fixed on the stands.

PIX: Fans throng Lusail Stadium ahead of the FIFA WC final

PIX: Fans throng Lusail Stadium ahead of the FIFA WC final

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2022

Here's a peak of the fans ahead of kick-off...

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2022

Following the massive win, congratulations poured in for the champions from all quarters with Sachin Tendulkar leading the nation in wishing the players.

Who Is Mbappe Hugging?

Who Is Mbappe Hugging?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2022

Achraf and Kylian -- born within 46 days of each other in 1998 -- play for French club Paris St Germain and reserved their bromance for after the match.

What's Special About French Super Sub Muani

What's Special About French Super Sub Muani

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2022

And to think that the 24-year-old forward had nearly missed the World Cup bus.

When Sindhu Took Selfie With Kids

When Sindhu Took Selfie With Kids

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

Badminton star P V Sindhu attended the FIT India celebrations near Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Goodbye Luka

Goodbye Luka

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

Croatia's defeat meant this could be the end of the road for Luka Modric as far as his international career is concerned.

Where In The World Are These Argentina Fans?

Where In The World Are These Argentina Fans?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

Some of Argentina's most passionate fans can be found in towns and cities across football-crazy Kerala.

Paddler Sathiyan Gets Hitched

Paddler Sathiyan Gets Hitched

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

India's highest-ranked table-tennis player looked dazzling on the day and was clad in a golden shirt and veshti.

Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

This is Argentina's 6th final and their second shot at the trophy in the last two attempts. They were beaten by Germany in the 2014 final.

'Every match was a final for us'

'Every match was a final for us'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

'We were aware that if we didn't win it would be more complicated.'

Di Maria Consoles Old Friend Modric

Di Maria Consoles Old Friend Modric

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

These heart-rendering moments were grace personified and will stay in the memory of every football fan, irrespective of allegiances.

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2022

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

Meet Al Hilm, Ball For World Cup Semis, Final

Meet Al Hilm, Ball For World Cup Semis, Final

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2022

The Al Hilm features 'Connected Ball' technology -- an unprecedented innovation which has proved a great success in making semi-automated offside decisions faster and more accurate.

'No title can take anything from you'

'No title can take anything from you'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2022

'No title can explain the impact you've had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That's a gift from god.'

Morocco Ya India, Ma Ma Hoti Hain!

Morocco Ya India, Ma Ma Hoti Hain!

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2022

At the stadium to congratulate her son was Sofiane Boufal's mother. Head Coach Walid Regragui's mother Fatima was there too, raining kisses on her son after the game.