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Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

FIFA World Cup: Tickets in Qatar most expensive ever

FIFA World Cup: Tickets in Qatar most expensive ever

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Dutch fans right to boycott World Cup-Van Gaal

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.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Qatar scraps pre-arrival COVID test for fans

FIFA WC: Qatar scraps pre-arrival COVID test for fans

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Qatar is expecting an unprecedented 1.2 million visitors during the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A summary of Friday night's action in the season-opening leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday.

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart and Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Sudan.

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.

Pakistan Army to lend security at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Pakistan Army to lend security at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

In September, the contingent was trained by FIFA's eight-member training team during their visit to Pakistan.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The 35-year-old forward confirmed this would be his last World Cup

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Neeraj Chopra beat a star-studded field with a best throw of 88.67m to begin his season in style.

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra faces the likes of reigning World champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic in a star-studded field in Doha.

LBGT people in Qatar prepare cautiously for World Cup

LBGT people in Qatar prepare cautiously for World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement on Thursday.

World Cup champs Argentina back on top of FIFA rankings

World Cup champs Argentina back on top of FIFA rankings

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

World Cup winner Argentina topped the FIFA rankings on Thursday for the first time in six years.

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"Every time Garang touched the ball, he made something happen. The kid's exciting. Everyone can see that. Everyone is buzzing," said Slater, now a media analyst.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Will Pakistan travel to India for World Cup?

Will Pakistan travel to India for World Cup?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The PCB clarified that the concept of a 'hybrid model' of tournament was strictly pertaining to Asia Cup since India will not travel to Pakistan.

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Which fund manager in the world will put money into a company that hasn't filed its annual account?'

ICC shoots down talk of B'desh hosting Pakistan's WC ties

ICC shoots down talk of B'desh hosting Pakistan's WC ties

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'No one knows if PCB chief Mr Najam Sethi has had any informal discussion with his Bangladeshi counterpart Najmul Hasan Papon, but this can be said with a degree of certainty that no such discussions happened officially that Pakistan will play in Bangladesh.'

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Its association with India is over 70 years old and spans both civil and military aviation. The Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft used by the air force beginning the 1940s and the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft flown by Air India, both had Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines. The Indian Air Force's present-day, heavy-lift C-17 Globemaster III and the yet-to-be-inducted C-295 planes, too, have P&W power plants.

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum.

Qatari Sheikh Thani makes new bid for Manchester United

Qatari Sheikh Thani makes new bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Manchester United did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Weak demand, excess supply get tile makers walking on eggshells

Weak demand, excess supply get tile makers walking on eggshells

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Listed ceramic tile makers posted a low-key performance in the October-December quarter (third quarter, or Q3) of 2022-23 (FY23) caused by weak demand, excess supply, and cost pressures. Although some pressures are expected to linger in the near term, the Street is divided on the outlook. While some brokerages accept as true that the demand situation has deteriorated, others hint at a modest improvement over the past three months and relief on account of lower gas prices.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Rediff.com3 May 2023

With developments like the Russia-China alliance and the rise of China in the Middle East, India's role has diminished though the India-Israel-US-UAE grouping may assume some importance in the future, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Four cities, including, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad have been issued ticket advisories with fans being banned from carrying protest banners.

Unstoppable Advani adds another title to his kitty

Unstoppable Advani adds another title to his kitty

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

He defeated compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final to defend his title.

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

India remains world's top arms importer, France No.2 supplier after Russia

India remains world's top arms importer, France No.2 supplier after Russia

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

India remained the world's top arms importer, but its imports declined by 11 per cent between 2013-17 and 2018-22, according to a report released on Monday by Stockholm-based defence think-tank SIPRI.