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PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

All the action from the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday...

Sharapova recovered for Qatar Open

Sharapova recovered for Qatar Open

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova has recovered from the illness that forced her to pull out of the Paris Open.

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.'

Qatar Airways to buy 80 aircraft

Qatar Airways to buy 80 aircraft

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

In one of the largest aircraft purchase deals, Qatar Airways on Tuesday decided to place orders worth $15.2 billion with both Airbus and Boeing.

What's This Dhoni Fan Doing In Doha?

What's This Dhoni Fan Doing In Doha?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

It was a perfect union of yellow jerseys when this Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan showed off the CSK jersey at the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Serbia.

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India get three slots for AFC competitions in 2023-24 season.

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

World Cup meets could see spike in COVID in Brazil

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to pack into bars and restaurants or gather for home barbecues to watch the games, rooting for a national team seeking its sixth world champion title in Qatar.

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 and consistently found the next in consecutive World Cups.

Federer strolls into Qatar semis

Federer strolls into Qatar semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Roger Federer cruised into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open with a 6-1, 6-2 demolition Feliciano Lopez.

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Akbar-Al-Baker, Chief Executive Officer told the PTI on Wednesday that Qatar Airways has exhausted all the traffic routes allotted by the Government of India.

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,

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

A British fighter jet was on Tuesday scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways plane carrying 282 people to Manchester airport after reports of a possible device on the aircraft emerged, as police arrested a passenger on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat.

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.

German football sinks deep in crisis after another shock World Cup exit

German football sinks deep in crisis after another shock World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Germany was overwhelmed, badly prepared and below standard at the tournament

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid for British soccer club Manchester United PLC ahead of Friday's deadline, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Germany came to Qatar with a leaky defence that had not kept a clean sheet in a competitive game

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup third place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Qatar Airways-IndiGo in code share talks

Qatar Airways-IndiGo in code share talks

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The civil aviation ministry has increased the seat capacity between India and Abu Dhabi from 13,000 seats/week to over 50,000 seats/week

German soccer boss wants Qatar WC reviewed

German soccer boss wants Qatar WC reviewed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The head of Germany's soccer federation on Wednesday called for soccer's governing body FIFA to re-examine the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, following a corruption scandal.

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Aurelien Tchouameni were subjected to online racist abuse after missing their penalties in the final.

India lose to Qatar in Olympic qualifiers

India lose to Qatar in Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

India unnerved a technically superior Qatar by taking the early lead but were eventually outplayed 1-3 in Doha in their second round qualifying football match for the 2012 Olympics.

Mbappe is absolute gold: Ganguly

Mbappe is absolute gold: Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The 50-year-old lavished praise on French forward Kylian Mbappe, who scored four goals in the summit clash but still ended on the losing side.

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.

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

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.

Mistake to award world cup to Qatar, says Blatter

Mistake to award world cup to Qatar, says Blatter

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Awarding the 2022 soccer World Cup to Qatar was a 'mistake' and the tournament will probably have to be held in the winter because of the heat, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said.

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.

Will support to terror group cost Qatar 2022 World Cup hosting rights?

Will support to terror group cost Qatar 2022 World Cup hosting rights?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In a recent development to the already troubled Qatar World Cup 2022, a German magazine has claimed that FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed Qatar would be stripped of its hosting rights chiefly due to Qatari Sheikh's support to terror group IS.

FIFA agreeing to hold 2022 Qatar World Cup in winter?

FIFA agreeing to hold 2022 Qatar World Cup in winter?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

FIFA has reportedly raised objections of holding the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the summer in light of health risks and speculations are that the tournament would be held in winter.

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Modric said it was important to respect opponents in Qatar, including Morocco, describing the players as phenomenal and highly motivated.

Sharapova wins Qatar Open

Sharapova wins Qatar Open

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The Russian claimed her second title of the year when she defeated unseeded Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 in an all-Russian final in Doha.

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA WC: Croatia, Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

FIFA WC: Croatia, Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Croatia and Morocco will face off in Qatar for a second time after playing out a 0-0 draw in their group opener

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The airline was forced to ground its fleet in December after running out of cash.

Murray wins Qatar Open

Murray wins Qatar Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

Andy Murray tamed Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to win the Qatar Open.

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"We set out with a goal to show the rest of the world how we play soccer and I think we partially achieved that even though we fell short of our goals. I think this group is close" Berhalter said.

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Rediff.com18 May 2015

FIFA's sponsors must challenge soccer's world governing body over human rights abuses at the 2022 World Cup construction sites in Qatar, pressure group New FIFA Now and international workers' unions said on Monday.

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'.

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.