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France not distracted by politics

France not distracted by politics

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament but Deschamps chose not to wade into the topic even as he expressed his "sincere condolences" to the family.

FIFA World Cup balls made in Pakistan village

FIFA World Cup balls made in Pakistan village

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Pakistan is playing a big part in the soccer World Cup by making the balls

Did Ronaldo threaten to leave Portugal World Cup team?

Did Ronaldo threaten to leave Portugal World Cup team?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) has denied media reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during the World Cup after coach Fernando Santos dropped the captain for their last-16 win over Switzerland.

FIFA WC PICS: Unforgettable evening for the Samurais

FIFA WC PICS: Unforgettable evening for the Samurais

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Here are glimpses of unbound joy for the Samurais...

German Players Close Mouth In Protest

German Players Close Mouth In Protest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Germany's players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photograph ahead of their game against Japan on Wednesday as the row over FIFA's threat of sanctions over the 'OneLove' armband continued.

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Luis Enrique was sacked as Spain's coach on Thursday after the team's elimination in the last 16 at the World Cup.

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In the last two World Cup meetings between Argentina and the Netherlands, in the group stage in 2006 and a semi-final in 2014 which the Albiceleste won on penalties, neither side was able to score a goal in normal or extra time.

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco will no doubt revel in another opportunity to thrive as underdogs

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Sterling did not play a part in England's 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16, leaving Qatar last weekend to return to his family.

Germany to stick with Flick despite World Cup flop

Germany to stick with Flick despite World Cup flop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Germany coach Hansi Flick will remain in his position despite his side's dismal performance at the World Cup.

Dutchmen hungry for WC but cautious about Argentina

Dutchmen hungry for WC but cautious about Argentina

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Dutch also face the possibility of the majority of the 80,000-odd crowd cheering on Argentina as a surprisingly small number of orange-clad Dutch supporters have travelled.

France ready to 'mess with England collectively'

France ready to 'mess with England collectively'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'We have to look at the whole team, not just one player. If we play together, and stay compact we can do well. I would not target a single player.'

Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off

Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The 33-year-old centre back Lovren has faced Neymar on three occasions and lost every time, with the unstoppable Brazilian scoring four goals against him.

The Dog Who Drives A Bullock Cart

The Dog Who Drives A Bullock Cart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

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Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Neymar will have extra motivation against Croatia, as he is one goal away from equalling Pele's record

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international soccer

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Messi's World Cup chase takes centre stage in quarter-final clash

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos took the brave call to bench Cristiano Ronaldo and was rewarded with an artful display from his side as they set up a last-eight clash with Morocco

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco have been willed on by some of the most impassioned fans at the tournament who arrived at the Education City stadium with their ear-splitting volume turned up high even before kickoff.

PICS: Dutch-Senegalese fans let colours run riot

PICS: Dutch-Senegalese fans let colours run riot

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Here's a glimpse of the carnival-like atmosphere in the stands...

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco were happy to allow Spain possession but in the end, were desperately hanging on for the shootout as they battled injury and fatigue and lived dangerously in the closing stages.

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ronaldo, the first player to score in five World Cups, has only one goal in Qatar which came in Portugal's group opener against Ghana.

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from Eto'o, the Cameroon Football Federation nor any immediate comment from Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, which organised the World Cup.

Patience is Giroud's virtue for young players

Patience is Giroud's virtue for young players

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

He owes his place in the team in Qatar to Karim Benzema's absence and will start again when the defending champions take on England in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Van Dijk says it's Netherlands vs Argentina, not Messi

Van Dijk says it's Netherlands vs Argentina, not Messi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

"The difficult thing about him is when we are attacking, he is chilling somewhere in a corner or something," remembered Van Dijk.

Bierhoff prematurely quits as German team director

Bierhoff prematurely quits as German team director

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Germany crashed out of the tournament in Qatar after losing to Japan, drawing with Spain and beating Costa Rica in the last Group E match. Spain and Japan advanced from that group.

'Lucky' Australian player bags Messi's World Cup shirt

'Lucky' Australian player bags Messi's World Cup shirt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Australia midfielder Cameron Devlin did not play a minute of the World Cup but left Qatar with one of its biggest prizes after exchanging jerseys with Argentina's Lionel Messi.

PIX: Fans in tears as Japan's brave run ends

PIX: Fans in tears as Japan's brave run ends

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Japan supporters lamented the team's 3-1 penalty shootout loss to Croatia at the World Cup in Qatar on Monday.

Does Any Team Have Such Pretty Support?

Does Any Team Have Such Pretty Support?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Since the beginning of the World Cup, Ilham has been cheering Morocco on in Doha.

I had to find strength where there wasn't any: Neymar

I had to find strength where there wasn't any: Neymar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil striker Neymar said he had feared the World Cup might be over for him after hobbling off in his first match in Qatar with a heavily swollen ankle.

How Dominik Livakovic Made History

How Dominik Livakovic Made History

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Livakovic became only the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a shootout at the World Cup after compatriot Danijel Subasic (versus Denmark 2018) and Portugal's Ricardo (versus England 2006).

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

We are on this journey together, Pele sends wishes for Brazil

We are on this journey together, Pele sends wishes for Brazil

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

He was hospitalized last week to re-evaluate his treatment and is also being treated for a respiratory infection, according to medical reports.

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden -- the three youngest players in the England squad -- have been described as "generational talents", but the Arsenal player said they had learned to tune out the noise, be it compliments or criticism.

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The flying wingback is one of the key players in the north African outfit whose last-16 match in the Qatar World Cup against Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, gives them a chance to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

He is France's link between defence and attack

He is France's link between defence and attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Griezmann thankful for thankless role in France side

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.

England's Sterling rushes back to UK after burglary at home

England's Sterling rushes back to UK after burglary at home

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England's Raheem Sterling will head back to Britain on Monday to be with his family, coach Gareth Southgate said, as local media reported a break-in at his home.

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning went on the offensive saying "we do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against China are science-based".