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How France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar

How France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Theo Hernandez's high hooked finish from a deflected Kylian Mbappe shot put the defending champions ahead and forced Walid Regragui's team to take the initiative, ending the game with more possession than Les Bleus.

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco, played at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Lies being spread about disharmony in the team: Hazard

Lies being spread about disharmony in the team: Hazard

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'A lot has been said. We talked for an hour about good things and less good things. Now we want to win against Croatia. We now have two days to prepare. We have to be ready.'

FIFA WC: Ziyech shows that his crazy is all brilliance

FIFA WC: Ziyech shows that his crazy is all brilliance

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Still full of running in the final minutes at 1-0 up, he provided the cross to Zakaria Aboukhlal who clipped it into the roof of the net to seal the victory as the stadium boiled over.

Why Morocco switched goalkeepers before kick off vs Belgium

Why Morocco switched goalkeepers before kick off vs Belgium

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Morocco's Bounou felt dizzy but will play against Canada, says team doctor

Morocco's secret recipe for success

Morocco's secret recipe for success

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Morocco coach hails fighting spirit and passionate crowd

Davis Cup: Canada down Italy, set up final with Australia

Davis Cup: Canada down Italy, set up final with Australia

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Canada booked a showdown with Australia in the Davis Cup final after Felix Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil edged out Italians Matteo Berrettini and Fabio Fognini 7-6(2), 7-5 in a tightly fought decisive doubles affair on Saturday.

England go home early but full of promise

England go home early but full of promise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"We've once again shown the rest of the world that English football is healthy and we've got some players not only for now but for the future as well."

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The 71-year-old, who has battled with cancer over the last year, concluded his third spell as the Netherlands coach with their penalty shootout loss and will be replaced by Ronald Koeman.

How one childish mistake snatched victory from Brazil's grasp

How one childish mistake snatched victory from Brazil's grasp

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Brazil are going home empty handed after they suffered yet another heartbreaking World Cup exit to a European rival -- and the quarter-final defeat by Croatia will hurt as they let victory slip through their fingers just three minutes from the final whistle.

'Don't stop believing' say Croats before knocking Brazil out

'Don't stop believing' say Croats before knocking Brazil out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Gritty Croatia came back from 1-0 in extra-time to claim a 4-2 penalty shootout victory and with it a spot in the semi-finals.

FIFA WC: Africa still searching for the win

FIFA WC: Africa still searching for the win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

All five African teams at the last World Cup in Russia failed to get past the first round and the continent's football leaders have said their future priority is to make sides more competitive in the international arena.

FIFA WC: Qatar aspires to perform like other Arab teams

FIFA WC: Qatar aspires to perform like other Arab teams

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

"We are a small country, the smallest to host the World Cup. We prepared ourselves for the possibility of an early exit, but this does not mean the end of the project."

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Davies's poor spot-kick was saved low to his right by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Canada wasted numerous other opportunities to open the scoring.

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Saudi Arabia's victory had given him belief.

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

Australia go 1-0 up in Davis Cup quarters

Australia go 1-0 up in Davis Cup quarters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Thompson, ranked 84, was more aggressive in a tighter second set and went 6-5 up with a service hold before breaking a tiring Griekspoor in the next game to drag himself into the contest.

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

WC: Kramaric rooting for Messi but his money on Brazil

WC: Kramaric rooting for Messi but his money on Brazil

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

"The conditions here have been better than I expected, the conditions are a little bit windy. And considering the air conditioning in the stadiums, it will even get cold during the games," Kramaric said on Monday.

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'I was lucky enough to play with Wayne and he was a huge player who I looked up to. I watched him play in the major tournaments and it's a huge honour to be close to him.'

How Spain is getting ready to break Morocco's heart

How Spain is getting ready to break Morocco's heart

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

I told my players to take 1,000 penalties, says Spain's Luis Enrique

WC: Injured Lukaku likely to miss Belgium's opening two games

WC: Injured Lukaku likely to miss Belgium's opening two games

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Wing back Thomas Meunier also trained individually as he continues his recovery from a cheekbone fracture. He played 20 minutes in Friday's friendly loss to Egypt in Kuwait City.

FIFA WC Preview: Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis

FIFA WC Preview: Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Argentina are on a 36-match unbeaten run with top scorer and captain Messi playing his fifth and last World Cup in search of the elusive honour

France face ultimate test- keeping Messi at bay

France face ultimate test- keeping Messi at bay

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Stopping the stars won't be enough to win World Cup

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'I have much more freedom here (than at PSG). The coach knows that there is a number nine like Olivier who occupies the defences. I can wander around, go into space, ask for balls.'

Which teams are out of FIFA World Cup 2022?

Which teams are out of FIFA World Cup 2022?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

FIFA WC: Qatar no playground for playmakers

FIFA WC: Qatar no playground for playmakers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Qatar no playground for playmakers as defenders clamp down

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

World Cup 2022: start date, schedule, teams, venues and final

PIX: Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

PIX: Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group F match between Belgium and Morocco on Sunday.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

Canada edge Germany, set up Davis Cup semis with Italy

Canada edge Germany, set up Davis Cup semis with Italy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov clinched the winning point for Canada with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive doubles match.

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Youngster Rudrankksh Patil has emerged as a hot contender to emulate 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra's feat at the 2024 Paris Games.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Brazil and South Korea on Monday.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

France's Pogba to miss World Cup after failing to recover from surgery

France's Pogba to miss World Cup after failing to recover from surgery

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Juve released a statement saying "in light of the recent radiological examinations... (Pogba) needs to continue his rehabilitation program."