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Messi's penalty miss not to blame for Iceland draw: Maradona

Messi's penalty miss not to blame for Iceland draw: Maradona

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona says Lionel Messi's second-half penalty miss was not the reason Argentina failed to defeat Iceland at the World Cup on Saturday.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Iceland shaping up to be a true fan favourite at World Cup

Iceland shaping up to be a true fan favourite at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Iceland's president Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson has told Reuters that he wants even more soccer fans from around the world to join "Team Iceland" and share the joy as his tiny nation makes its World Cup debut in Russia.

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.

Bobby Fischer eyes Iceland move

Bobby Fischer eyes Iceland move

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Iceland is under U.S. pressure to drop plans to offer a home to fugitive former chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is wanted for breaking sanctions against Yugoslavia in 1992.

SPOTTED! Shah Rukh's Dilwale team in Iceland

SPOTTED! Shah Rukh's Dilwale team in Iceland

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Reader Nikhil Kulkarni sends us photographs.

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 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.

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.

Iceland, India join for renewable energy

Iceland, India join for renewable energy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy signed the memorandum today with Iceland. According to the understanding, both the countries will decide upon project proposals related to design and development of various new and renewable energy technologies. They will also identify areas of mutual interest and cooperation for developing systems, sub-systems, devices, components for generating renewable energy, an official release said.

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.

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.

Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The result against the tiny Scandinavian country, who had clearly been hugely undervalued, was a humiliation for a proud football nation that appeared to have badly lost its way.

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.

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.

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.

Japan may send Fischer to Iceland

Japan may send Fischer to Iceland

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Japan will consider sending former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to Iceland once it confirms that he has been granted citizenship there.

Fischer heads for Iceland

Fischer heads for Iceland

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

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.

Shah Rukh shoots in Iceland for Dilwale

Shah Rukh shoots in Iceland for Dilwale

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

Kalam has vada sambar in Iceland, and likes it

Kalam has vada sambar in Iceland, and likes it

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

The President was attending the dinner, hosted by Indian Ambassador to Norway, Mashed Sachdeva, who also looks\nafter Iceland.

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Sweden missed out on the finals for the first time in 28 years on a night in which their fixture with Belgium was abandoned

FIFA Rankings: Euro champs Portugal move up two places; Wales, Iceland see big jump

FIFA Rankings: Euro champs Portugal move up two places; Wales, Iceland see big jump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Euro 2016 champions, Portugal inched closer to the top-five after climbing two places to 6th in the FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.

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.

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Bengaluru-based IT major Infosys is growing its footprint in the Nordics by establishing a new proximity centre in Oslo, Norway, as part of its continued expansion plans in the region. The new centre is expected to enable Infosys to attract, re-skill, and upskill local talent to work on global opportunities through next-gen technologies like cloud, AI, IoT, 5G, and software engineering. The Nordic region consists of five sovereign states - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - besides the three autonomous territories connected to these states: the Faroe Islands and Greenland (Denmark), and land (Finland).

India's Bhavani Devi strikes gold at World Cup Fencing C'ship in Iceland

India's Bhavani Devi strikes gold at World Cup Fencing C'ship in Iceland

Rediff.com28 May 2017

In the final, she beat Sarah Jane Hampson of Great Britain 15-13 on points.

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

Iceland volcano: Over 41,000 passengers stranded

Iceland volcano: Over 41,000 passengers stranded

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The ministry has asked the airlines to not to "take benefit of the situation" and charge higher fares for the tickets.

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

Iceland volcano spews ash again,Europe flights hit

Iceland volcano spews ash again,Europe flights hit

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Iceland's Eyjafjallajoekull volcano has once again started emitting ash, with the latest eruptions casting a 1,600 km-wide ash cloud over the Atlantic.Previous eruptions from Eyjafjallajoekull brought Europe's aviation industry to a grinding halt due to fears about visibility and the possibility of ash entering the engines of airplanes. This had left thousands of travelers stranded across Europe.Authorities are closely monitoring the position and height of the ash cloud.

Iceland volcano: Flights to be affected today also

Iceland volcano: Flights to be affected today also

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Since Thursday, April 15, flights into and out of Europe have taken a severe beating due to volcanic eruption in southern Iceland, with ashes being spewed into Europe's busy airspace.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Euro 2016: Wales continue their unbeaten run; Iceland stun Dutch

Euro 2016: Wales continue their unbeaten run; Iceland stun Dutch

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Wales continued their unbeaten start to the Euro 2016 campaign as a nervy 2-1 triumph over Cyprus, after they had been reduced to 10 men, bolstered the nation's dream of qualifying for a major championship finals for only the second time.

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

Rediff.com4 May 2022

India's trade with Nordic countries stands at over USD 5 billion (2020-21) and a cumulative FDI of over USD 3 billion (April 2000- March 2021).

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.

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Over the course of the next two years, the former England international was able to engineer a turnaround in fortunes for the team, leading them to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals before their run to the final of the Euro 2020 tournament last year.

India shuttlers sweep away Slovenia 5-0 at Jr. Worlds

India shuttlers sweep away Slovenia 5-0 at Jr. Worlds

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Their only loss came against group toppers China, the most successful team in the tournament with 13 titles, in their second group tie on the opening day of the tournament.