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Women's football team better than men's, says Chhetri

Women's football team better than men's, says Chhetri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Croatia will be ready for both versions of Russia, says Perisic

Magic Modric living the dream for Croatia

Magic Modric living the dream for Croatia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

After scoring one of the goals of the tournament and upstaging Lionel Messi by leading his team to the top of their group, Croatia captain Luka Modric hopes to fulfil a dream that began when he watched his nation record a best ever World Cup showing.

2018 FIFA World Cup: Points Table

2018 FIFA World Cup: Points Table

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The points table of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

In pix: What a perfect honeymoon looks like

In pix: What a perfect honeymoon looks like

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Savi Munjal and Vidit Taneja are on an eternal honeymoon across the world.

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

They can now dream of going one better than their third-place finish in 1998, which marked their first participation in the World Cup finals as an independent nation.

PIX: Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

PIX: Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A late goal by Marcos Rojo gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Group D on Tuesday and sent the twice champions through to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

'Mission accomplished', but can France fire?

'Mission accomplished', but can France fire?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Didier Deschamps, for whom a 0-0 draw with Denmark was 'mission accomplished' as his side finished top of Group C ahead of the Danes.

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Achilles the cat, who has correctly predicted the score of all three World Cup matches played so far in St Petersburg, tipped Nigeria to beat Argentina as the teams battle on Tuesday for a place in the soccer last 16.

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the teams meet in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

World Cup: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli

World Cup: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

'There are many myths about the team and about this generation'

Diary: Sleepy Spain players prefer siesta to World Cup drama

Diary: Sleepy Spain players prefer siesta to World Cup drama

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Spain midfielder Koke revealed he and his team mates have been unable to watch some World Cup games because it interferes with their 'siesta', the traditional afternoon nap.

Reluctant tactical switch pays dividends for Nigeria

Reluctant tactical switch pays dividends for Nigeria

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Nigeria's top players needed persuasion to change positions in a tactical shake-up but coach Gernot Rohr's plans paid dividends as they beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday to get back in contention to progress to the World Cup's last 16.

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.

World Cup: How technology is helping minnows strangulate big teams

World Cup: How technology is helping minnows strangulate big teams

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

'Everyone now has the technology and the information to prepare games down to detail. Many years ago you used to go to a World Cup and it was a surprise on the day and talent and decisions on the pitch made a bigger difference'

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Les Bleus needed a penalty, given by the video assistant referee, and goal-line technology to beat Australia 2-1 in their opening game and they were shaken up by Peru on Thursday but won 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal.

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sampaoli looked morose after Argentina's heaviest defeat in a World Cup group stage since 1958 and appeared resigned to his side's fate.

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Argentina look lost and have no leadership after the 3-0 loss to Croatia which left them on the verge of a disastrous early exit from the World Cup, in an audio message leaked to Spanish and Argentine radio stations.

'Blame me, not team', says devastated Argentina coach

'Blame me, not team', says devastated Argentina coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Jorge Sampaoli took the blame for Thursday's shambolic 3-0 World Cup defeat by Croatia as he tried to deflect the criticism from a terrible goalkeeping mistake and a poor performance by his captain Lionel Messi.

Davis Cup final: France stay alive in after doubles win

Davis Cup final: France stay alive in after doubles win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert made sure of that with a gripping doubles win that keeps France's hopes against Croatia alive in the last final to be staged in the event's traditional format.

Is Messi is better than Maradona?

Is Messi is better than Maradona?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sergio Ramos has responded to a putdown from Argentina great Diego Maradona

I wish Leo the best of luck for the World Cup but not against us: Rakitic

I wish Leo the best of luck for the World Cup but not against us: Rakitic

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'We know it is going to be very difficult to play against them, and that is why we need to trust in our assets and play the perfect game'

2018 WC Qualifiers: Spain maul Liechtenstein; Iceland hold Ukraine

2018 WC Qualifiers: Spain maul Liechtenstein; Iceland hold Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Spain started their World Cup qualifying campaign with a crushing 8-0 win over Liechtenstein, laying down a marker in Group G with a ruthless second-half display on Monday.

World Cup: 'Bias' Beckham reckons it will be an England-Argentina final

World Cup: 'Bias' Beckham reckons it will be an England-Argentina final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'I think obviously my choice would be England to win the competition, but that's me being biased and passionate about my country'

No plan good enough to stop Ronaldo: Morocco coach

No plan good enough to stop Ronaldo: Morocco coach

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Morocco are looking for an upset win over the European champions at the Luzhniki Stadium to realistically keep alive their interest in the tournament but mindful that the genius of the Portugal captain could send them towards an early exit.

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Argentina captain turns 31 in a few days and may be playing his last World Cup. He would need to win it to rival fellow great Diego Maradona for the eternal love of his compatriots.

PIX: Watch out for the England WAGS in Russia

PIX: Watch out for the England WAGS in Russia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

While the England players grab the headlines for their on-field showing, at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, their WAGS also enjoyed a spot in the limelight.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

Croatia's Kalinic sent home after refusing sub role

Croatia's Kalinic sent home after refusing sub role

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'I have calmly accepted that, and since I need my players fit and ready to play, I have made this decision'

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Cunningham, an LGBT campaigner who works with England's football authorities, is one of only a handful of openly gay England fans who have made the trip to Russia where gay activists have been detained for taking part in demonstrations.

What went wrong for Brazil against Switzerland

What went wrong for Brazil against Switzerland

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Brazil's stuttering performance stemmed from anxiety at playing their first World Cup game, coach Tite said after their 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Here's how Croatia plan to stop Messi

Here's how Croatia plan to stop Messi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he will turn to his Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic for ideas on how to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi in Thursday's Group D match between the two teams.

WC Preview: Tunisia fear England's 'most dangerous weapon' Alli

WC Preview: Tunisia fear England's 'most dangerous weapon' Alli

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Tunisia fear facing England's 'most dangerous weapon'" - attacking midfielder Dele Alli - but the North Africans will be pushing for an upset in their opening game on Monday, said coach Nabil Maaloul.

Croatia's Modric ready for Argentina challenge

Croatia's Modric ready for Argentina challenge

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric suggested that his team's 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday had turned up the heat on Group D favourites Argentina

Argentina coach bluntly claims his team lacked creativity

Argentina coach bluntly claims his team lacked creativity

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Despite an abundance of individual talent, Argentina have looked anything but impressive during Sampaoli's year in charge and their 1-1 draw against the World Cup debutants, including a missed Lionel Messi penalty, was another frustrating afternoon.

WC Preview: Serbia and Costa Rica bring contrasting styles to dogfight

WC Preview: Serbia and Costa Rica bring contrasting styles to dogfight

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Serbia and Costa Rica begin their World Cup campaigns on Sunday with the teams likely to adopt contrasting approaches to making the most of their limited resources at the tournament.

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could leave one side fighting for their tournament lives in the Group of Death.

Will we see a 'brave' and 'aggressive' England in Russia?

Will we see a 'brave' and 'aggressive' England in Russia?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

England will adopt an aggressive approach to their World Cup fixtures and tackle the tournament 'head on' as Gareth Southgate's youthful squad hopes to make its mark in Russia, captain Harry Kane has said.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Champions Manchester City will expect to get back to winning ways at home to Newcastle United in a match which pits Pep Guardiola against his fellow Spaniard Rafa Benitez.