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WC qualifiers: Brozovic stars as Croatia beat Iceland behind closed doors

WC qualifiers: Brozovic stars as Croatia beat Iceland behind closed doors

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Croatia stayed on course to reach the 2018 World Cup after two superb strikes by midfielder Marcelo Brozovic gave them a 2-0 home win over Iceland in a Group I qualifier played behind closed doors in Zagreb on Saturday.

Euro: Hungarian fans and police scuffle before Iceland v Hungary game

Euro: Hungarian fans and police scuffle before Iceland v Hungary game

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Hungarian fans and police forces scuffled in Marseille's stadium on Saturday ahead of a Euro 2016 Iceland v Hungary match.

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The country of 1.3 billion is finally waking up to the most popular sport on the planet. Kushal Das, secretary general of the All India Football Federation, has said the country is aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Euro 2020: Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify

Euro 2020: Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as the defending champions edged past Luxembourg 2-0

Pak refuses to open airspace for PM Modi, India slams decision

Pak refuses to open airspace for PM Modi, India slams decision

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Qureshi said the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad had been informed of Pakistan's decision to not allow prime minister's Modi's special Air India One aircraft to fly over the country.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

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How Iceland's historic journey came to an end...

How Iceland's historic journey came to an end...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Iceland failed to use their brains in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to France at Euro 2016, joint coach Lars Lagerback said, though he spoke with pride of the team's achievements in getting to the quarter-finals in their first tournament appearance.

Euro 2016: We can win it, says Iceland captain

Euro 2016: We can win it, says Iceland captain

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Captain Aron Gunnarsson says Iceland will take inspiration from fellow underdogs Wales when they take on hosts France in the quarter-finals on Sunday -- and the tiny country even believe they can win Euro 2016 outright. Iceland, with a population of just 330,000, have produced a series of astonishing displays to reach the tournament's last eight, including a comfortable 2-1 win over England in the second round.

Euro 2016: The day France laughed before playing Iceland

Euro 2016: The day France laughed before playing Iceland

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

In September 1998, the France players nearly created a diplomatic incident before a game against Iceland when several of them burst out laughing during the national anthems. Eighteen years on, the topic resurfaced at a news conference before Sunday's European Championship quarter-final between the two teams.

Euro: 'Iceland deserve to be where they are'

Euro: 'Iceland deserve to be where they are'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

France realise how dangerous Iceland can be from long throw-ins and have been working on ways to counter that weapon when they face the surprise packages of the European Championship in the quarter-finals, coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday.

Why Iceland erupted in fire

Why Iceland erupted in fire

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

An ice glacier in Iceland erupted on Tuesday gushing out towering fountains of hot lava, ash and steam on April 12.

PHOTOS: The Icelandic saga at Euros

PHOTOS: The Icelandic saga at Euros

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The smallest country ever to compete at the Euros surprised soccer fans around the world after comfortably knocking out England, the overwhelming favourites in the last 16 match with a 2-1 victory to set up a dream tie with hosts France.

Euro 2016: Problems in defense for France in Iceland challenge

Euro 2016: Problems in defense for France in Iceland challenge

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps, who has kept tinkering with his squad since the start of the European Championship, will be forced to rejig once again when the hosts face Iceland for a place in the semi-finals. With centre back Adil Rami and holding midfielder N'Golo Kante suspended, Deschamps, who has been praised for shrewd tactical moves in the tournament, is looking for the best options for Sunday's game at the Stade de France.

Wake up France! Iceland next, says Evra

Wake up France! Iceland next, says Evra

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

France, who have earned a reputation for leaving it late at this European Championship, would be well-advised to wake up early when they face Iceland for a place in the semi-finals, veteran defender Patrice Evra warned on Thursday.

Euro 2016: Iceland want Leicester-type ending

Euro 2016: Iceland want Leicester-type ending

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Surprise Euro 2016 quarter-finalists Iceland want a fairytale ending to their run, like the one that Leicester City enjoyed when they stunned the soccer world by clinching the Premier League title this season, team coaches said on Wednesday. Leicester, with no big names in the squad, finished ahead of far more illustrious English clubs in what was one of the biggest upsets in club football.

Did England think tie against Iceland would be walk in the park?

Did England think tie against Iceland would be walk in the park?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The greatest achievement in Iceland's soccer history came more easily than expected as a lacklustre England failed to put the tournament debutantes under any serious pressure, their joint-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Monday.

Euro 2016: England suffer embarrassing exit vs superb Iceland

Euro 2016: England suffer embarrassing exit vs superb Iceland

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Iceland pulled off one of the greatest shocks in European Championship history when they recovered to beat England 2-1 in their last 16 clash on Monday and will now face hosts France in the quarter-finals. England got off to a dream start when Raheem Sterling was brought down by goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson and Wayne Rooney confidently thumped home the penalty in the fourth minute.

Euro 2016: We're like an army taking on England, says Iceland coach

Euro 2016: We're like an army taking on England, says Iceland coach

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Iceland joint-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson likened his team to an army on Sunday heading for a "win-win" second-round battle with England at Euro 2016. Iceland are the smallest country at the tournament with a population of just 332,000, the size of a city such as Leicester whose club won the English Premier League title this season.

Pak denies use of airspace to Prez Kovind for foreign visit

Pak denies use of airspace to Prez Kovind for foreign visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The decision was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan in view of the tense situation in Kashmir, the minister told state broadcaster PTV.

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson have called on England to be ruthless in their attacking play during their Euro 2016 knockout clash with Iceland in Nice on Monday.

Will Iceland melt under English pressure?

Will Iceland melt under English pressure?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Iceland's performance at Euro 2016 so far means that they have no reason to sweat over Monday's last-16 clash against England, midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson said.

Euro: 'Iceland not afraid of England'

Euro: 'Iceland not afraid of England'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Iceland do not fear facing England at Euro 2016 joint coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday after his indefatigable players beat Austria 2-1 to book a place in the last 16.

Euro: Iceland advance to last 16 after 2-1 win against Austria

Euro: Iceland advance to last 16 after 2-1 win against Austria

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Iceland snatched a stoppage-time winner to continue their fairytale story at Euro 2016 by making it through to the last 16 after a deserved 2-1 victory against Austria in their final Group F match on Wednesday.

How Hungary denied Iceland historic win

How Hungary denied Iceland historic win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Having been in soccer's doldrums for nearly half a century, Hungary are a whisker away from reaching the Euro 2016 knockout stages after a patient and almost forgotten approach bore fruit in a 1-1 draw against Iceland.

Euro 2016: Late own goal gives Hungary 1-1 draw with Iceland

Euro 2016: Late own goal gives Hungary 1-1 draw with Iceland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Iceland were within two minutes of a famous victory on their first appearance at a major tournament on Saturday only for Birkir Saevarsson to put through his own net to hand Hungary a 1-1 draw that leaves Euro 2016 Group F wide open.

'Compact and solid' Hungary bid to extend hot streak over Iceland

'Compact and solid' Hungary bid to extend hot streak over Iceland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Two of the surprise teams of the opening round of matches at Euro 2016 meet on Saturday when Iceland face Hungary in Group F.

Ronaldo slams Iceland's 'small mentality'; they tell him to stop whining

Ronaldo slams Iceland's 'small mentality'; they tell him to stop whining

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed minnows Iceland for proverbially 'parking the bus' in front of their goal.

Portugal draw feels like a win, says Iceland coach

Portugal draw feels like a win, says Iceland coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The scoreline may have been 1-1, but level-headed Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson was unable to prevent the word 'victory' passing his lips as the Nordic side held Portugal at Euro 2016.

Euro: Debutants Iceland hold Ronaldo's Portugal to shock draw

Euro: Debutants Iceland hold Ronaldo's Portugal to shock draw

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Rank outsiders Iceland enjoyed a superb big-stage debut as they clinched a shock 1-1 draw against Euro 2016 Group F favourites Portugal on Tuesday.

Iceland unfazed by big stage debut v Portugal

Iceland unfazed by big stage debut v Portugal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Iceland will head into their maiden appearance in a major tournament devoid of stage fright, their coach Lars Lagerback and key players said ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2016 Group F clash with Portugal in St Etienne.

Iceland coach brands Ronaldo and Pepe as 'Hollywood actors'

Iceland coach brands Ronaldo and Pepe as 'Hollywood actors'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and defender Pepe could land roles in Hollywood because of their playacting, Iceland coach Lars Lagerback has said ahead their European Championship Group F clash in St Etienne on Tuesday.

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in Bhutan, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in Hawaii.

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

He possessed an IQ of 180, higher than Albert Einstein's, but his life and career took unexpectedly bizarre routes. Dhruv Munjal salutes the strange genius of Bobby Fischer.

Panama Papers fallout: Iceland PM resigns

Panama Papers fallout: Iceland PM resigns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Becoming the first casualty of the Panama Papers scandale, Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson resigned on Tuesday.

Euro: After ending Iceland's dream, Germany next on France's platter

Euro: After ending Iceland's dream, Germany next on France's platter

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

France's players immediately turned their minds to a semi-final with Germany on Thursday after putting Iceland to the sword in a 5-2 win at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

France decimated Iceland in a 5-2 win to end the Nordic nations Euro 2016 dream run in the quarter-final on Sunday.

How Iceland's Cinderella story is a model for others...

How Iceland's Cinderella story is a model for others...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Iceland's fairytale progress to the last eight of the European Championship is just what the competition needs to prevent it going stale and a model for smaller nations to realise their dreams, UEFA said on Tuesday.

England's defeat by Iceland a perfectly logical result

England's defeat by Iceland a perfectly logical result

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

England's 2-1 defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016 may have looked like one of the worst reverses in their history yet in many was it was a perfectly logical result.

Euro: England risk ultimate slip against upstarts Iceland

Euro: England risk ultimate slip against upstarts Iceland

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Iceland have already exceeded expectations by qualifying second in their group behind Hungary and will go into the game with nothing to lose and the whole world, beyond England, willing them on.