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Argentina finish on top of Group C

Argentina finish on top of Group C

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The Netherlands finished second after a goalless draw with the South Americans.

France still in contention, says Barthez

France still in contention, says Barthez

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

France's goalkeeper urged his team mates not to let their heads drop after two draws left the 1998 champions in danger of another early World Cup exit.

FIFA unveils World Cup mascot

FIFA unveils World Cup mascot

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

A puppet lion designed with the help of the Jim Henson Company and going by the name of Goleo VI will be the official mascot of the 2006 Football World Cup.

Valencia hitman strikes in Germany

Valencia hitman strikes in Germany

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Two greats will take the field today

Two greats will take the field today

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Swiss, French draw: Blame the pitch!

Swiss, French draw: Blame the pitch!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

"When you see things happening to Thierry Henry with the ball like we did today, you can see it was not a good pitch at all for these kind of players."

Spain, Ukraine start as favourites

Spain, Ukraine start as favourites

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The two European sides are strong favourites to claim the top two places in Group H and a passport into the knockout round.

Clijsters has wrist operation

Clijsters has wrist operation

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

The world number two underwent an operation to remove a cyst on her left wrist.

World Cup ball back in traditional black and white

World Cup ball back in traditional black and white

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The ball for the 2006 World Cup finals will be largely in traditional black and white for the first time since 1994.

India hockey team ranked sixth

India hockey team ranked sixth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

Indian women's team did not find a place in the top 10.

Tunisia score over Australia

Tunisia score over Australia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Brazilian-born Francileudo dos Santos scored twice to give the Africans a 2-0 win over Australia in the Confederations Cup.

Mexico wait on Marquez fitness for Brazil rematch

Mexico wait on Marquez fitness for Brazil rematch

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Mexico will probably be without captain Rafael Marquez when they meet Brazil in Sunday's Confederations Cup clash.

Italy's Rosetti to referee first match

Italy's Rosetti to referee first match

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Italy's Roberto Rosetti will take charge of the opening match at the Confederations Cup between Argentina and Tunisia in Cologne.

Privatisation helps kill poverty

Privatisation helps kill poverty

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

The facts about poverty reduction

The facts about poverty reduction

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Maier slams Klinsmann for demoting Kahn

Maier slams Klinsmann for demoting Kahn

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

The former Germany goalkeeping trainer criticised coach Juergen Klinsmann for demoting Oliver Kahn and giving Jens Lehmann an equal shot at the position.

Brazil face Greece in 2005 Confed Cup

Brazil face Greece in 2005 Confed Cup

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The World champions and European champions meet in the group stage of the tournament while hosts Germany meet Argentina.

Factbox - Anastasia Myskina

Factbox - Anastasia Myskina

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

A factbox on Anastasia Myskina, who became the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.\n\n

Ghost cities of 2100

Ghost cities of 2100

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Even as the world's urban population explodes, these eight cities face potential extinction.

Draw brings World Cup to life with 6 months to go

Draw brings World Cup to life with 6 months to go

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Fans are already contemplating their team's prospects after the draw for the opening round of the 32-team tournament.

Seedings for World Cup finals on Tuesday

Seedings for World Cup finals on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

FIFA's World Cup Organising Committee will decide on Tuesday the seedings for the 32 finalists involved in next year's tournament in Germany.

'Hoyzer proposed fixing matches'

'Hoyzer proposed fixing matches'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

London launches 2012 Olympic bid

London launches 2012 Olympic bid

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

U.S. rejects WADA criticisms

U.S. rejects WADA criticisms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

A top U.S. Olympic official has assured the IOC that his country is committed to the fight against performance-enhancing drugs.

Pressure India's biggest hurdle

Pressure India's biggest hurdle

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

When it comes to pressure, the Indian hockey team doesn't believe in removing the stopper.

Myskina wins Kremlin title

Myskina wins Kremlin title

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

The 22-year-old Moscovite beat Amelie Mauresmo in the final.

Navratilova survives match-point

Navratilova survives match-point

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The tennis legend and partner Svetlana Kuznetsova reached the second round of the Sparkassen Cup.

Paris announces bid for 2012 Olympic Games

Paris announces bid for 2012 Olympic Games

Rediff.com21 May 2003

New York, Madrid, Havana, Leipzig and London are already in the race.

Britain announces 2012 London Olympics bid

Britain announces 2012 London Olympics bid

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The government said it would back the Olympic project to the hilt.

Good in parts, but no lasting memory

Good in parts, but no lasting memory

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Why is inequality in India not dropping?

Why is inequality in India not dropping?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Somewhat surprisingly for many arm-chair experts, inequality in India has stayed broadly constant over the last 25 high-growth years.

Factbox on the five cities

Factbox on the five cities

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will decide on the venue for the Games in July 2005.

London Olympic dream lives on

London Olympic dream lives on

Rediff.com18 May 2004

London has been accepted as a candidate to stage the 2012 Summer Olympics, along with Paris, New York, Moscow, and Madrid.