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Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Teams focused on World Cup, not politics, had easier passage to last 16, says Arsene Wenger

Italian referee Orsato to officiate World Cup opener

Italian referee Orsato to officiate World Cup opener

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Romanian Itsvan Kovacs will be the fourth referee.

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer great Pele said on Saturday he was "strong" and grateful for the widespread support he has been receiving after being hospitalized in Sao Paulo earlier this week as he battles colon cancer.

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

Football great Pele in stable condition, hospital says

Football great Pele in stable condition, hospital says

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The former Brazil, Santos and New York Cosmos striker posted a picture of his face projected on a building in Qatar, where the World Cup is being held, next to a message saying "Get well soon".

Once jobless, 'keeper Mendy now carries Senegal's hopes at WC

Once jobless, 'keeper Mendy now carries Senegal's hopes at WC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Now, if he can keep at bay an England attack that might include club mates Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount, Mendy could yet finish the year on another high note, having started it with success in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Records secondary to Lloris after 12K+ mins in goal

Records secondary to Lloris after 12K+ mins in goal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

'For me, this competition comes first and I want to save all my energy for tomorrow's game because we have a new battle ahead of us and we will need all our strength.'

Japan need new tactics against plucky Croatia

Japan need new tactics against plucky Croatia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Captain Luca Modric, who with Ivan Perisic and Dejan Lovren forms a high class but ageing core to the team, says they fear no-one and they will have done their homework on the Samurai Blue.

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Starting full-backs Danilo and Alex Sandro have been sidelined by injuries suffered earlier in the competition and their availability is still unclear for Monday.

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match-ups

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match-ups

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The World Cup pre-quarter-finals line-up.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Points Table

FIFA World Cup 2022: Points Table

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The points table of FIFA World Cup 2022.

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Ghana captain Andre Ayew hit a feeble left-footed effort from the spot in the 21st minute which was saved by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who had been adjudged after a lengthy VAR review to have brought down Mohammed Kudus.

FIFA WC: Favourites France not taking Poland lightly

FIFA WC: Favourites France not taking Poland lightly

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"They have experienced players. Obviously, Lewandowski is a stand-out player, one of the best strikers in the world. We should not underestimate them." said coach Didier Deschamps.

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for Sunday's World Cup final

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The storyline underpinning the match for most of the world is whether Lionel Messi can get his hands on the trophy in his fifth attempt to finally lift himself up alongside, never above, Diego Maradona in the hearts of his nation.

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The din of a concerned crowd transformed into a tumultuous racket when Abdelhamid Sabiri's free kick caught out Thibaut Courtois at his near post and captain Romain Saiss added a slight touch to see Morocco into the lead.

FIFA WC: Mexico will revamp it's football structure

FIFA WC: Mexico will revamp it's football structure

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We have long faces, we deserved something more, but that's football," AEK Athens player Pineda, 26, told ESPN.

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Neymar joined the group later than the rest of the players due to a flight issue from France,

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Neymar joined the group later than the rest of the players due to a flight issue from France,

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

FIFA WC: It's curtains for Belgium's 'Golden Generation'

FIFA WC: It's curtains for Belgium's 'Golden Generation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

With 11 of their players in the squad over the age of 30, and a new World Cup cycle on the horizon, change is inevitable. Coach Roberto Martinez has also yet to sign a new contract, with his current deal expiring soon.

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'My father never asked me to join Al-Qaeda, but he did tell me I was the son chosen to carry on his work'

FIFA WC: Collina says added time feedback is positive

FIFA WC: Collina says added time feedback is positive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"So already in Russia (2018 World Cup), we asked referees to calculate the stoppage time more accurately to be given at the end of each half."

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

FIFA WC: Africa needs parity with Europe for berths

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"It's very difficult for us, the probability for us to proceed is lower than the other nations like in Europe, they have 13 spots. And so the probability is much, much higher."

PHOTOS: Kolkata celebrates the life of 'King Pele'

PHOTOS: Kolkata celebrates the life of 'King Pele'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Putting their bitter club rivalries aside, Kolkata's Big Three football clubs joined in to mourn the loss of Pele and remember his magical presence that wowed the metropolis 45 years back.

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

What has made Deschamps successful in tournaments, especially at the World Cup since 2018, is not sticking to a particular identity or philosophy which is often the defining feature of big teams.

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Argentina and Australia have only two full days to rest, a factor Argentine manager Lionel Scaloni called 'madness'.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Although they won their first round group, there was little evidence to back up their self-confidence as they stuttered through

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Alvarez tweeted that he got carried away and apologised to Messi and the people of Argentina.

FIFA WC: Argentina saved their best for their toughest pool opponent

FIFA WC: Argentina saved their best for their toughest pool opponent

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'We wanted to compensate for the defeat (against Saudi Arabia). Today it was a great game, we played very well collectively'

G-O-A-L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G-O-A-L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In a World Cup, which has seen minnows stun favourites, glimpses of four goals to make you smile.

Nora Fatehi Grooves at World Cup!

Nora Fatehi Grooves at World Cup!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Bollywood actor and dancer grooved to her Light The Sky anthem.

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Pochettino, who is well aware of Messi's game-changing abilities having worked with the 35-year-old last season, said he was still the best player in the world.

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

More than 700,000 Tunisians live in France, with about two thirds of them being dual nationals.