News for '-spanish'

Lionel Messi purchases Spanish fifth-tier side UE Cornella

Lionel Messi purchases Spanish fifth-tier side UE Cornella

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Lionel Messi is the owner of a fifth-division soccer club in Spain after the Argentine superstar acquired Barcelona-based UE Cornella.

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Spanish police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly, drawing condemnation from government and football authorities over racism in stadiums.

Pramod Bhagat Leads India's Medal Haul at Spanish Para Badminton International

Pramod Bhagat Leads India's Medal Haul at Spanish Para Badminton International

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Pramod Bhagat secured one gold and two silver medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.

Pramod Bhagat Leads India's Medal Haul at Spanish Para Badminton International

Pramod Bhagat Leads India's Medal Haul at Spanish Para Badminton International

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Indian para-badminton players, led by Pramod Bhagat, delivered a stellar performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024, securing multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals across various categories.

Cristiano Ronaldo secures 25% of Spanish side Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo secures 25% of Spanish side Almeria

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has expanded his footprint in football, securing a 25 percent stake in Spanish second-tier side UD Almeria, representatives confirmed on Thursday.

Horror Rules OTT!

Horror Rules OTT!

Rediff.com4 days ago

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of genres, from the controversial sequel The Kerala Story 2 and the action-packed Man on Fire to the horror-comedy Raakaasa and the political satire TN 2026, ensuring there's something for every viewer.

France striker Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

France striker Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open, eyes Roland Garros return

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open, eyes Roland Garros return

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria dies aged 96

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria dies aged 96

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria, a defender who won four European Cups with the club, has died at the age of 96, the Spanish side announced on Wednesday.

Zaragoza keeper Andrada sent off after punch sparks brawl

Zaragoza keeper Andrada sent off after punch sparks brawl

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Esteban Andrada sent off for punching Jorge Pulido as a mass brawl erupts in Zaragoza vs Huesca clash, with three red cards shown.

Kostyuk crushes Andreeva to win Madrid Open title

Kostyuk crushes Andreeva to win Madrid Open title

Rediff.com2 days ago

Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the Madrid Open title, marking her third singles title.

Marta Kostyuk downs Mirra Andreeva for Madrid Open crown

Marta Kostyuk downs Mirra Andreeva for Madrid Open crown

Rediff.com2 days ago

Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the Madrid Open title, marking her third singles title.

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jannik Sinner defeated Rafael Jodar in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, securing his spot in the semi-finals and becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments.

Carlos Alcaraz's French Open Defence In Doubt Over Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz's French Open Defence In Doubt Over Wrist Injury

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz is awaiting the results of tests on his injured wrist before deciding whether he can defend his French Open title next month.

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

Rediff.com6 days ago

UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.

Spanish firm says capsule sent data after failed ISRO mission

Spanish firm says capsule sent data after failed ISRO mission

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A Spanish startup, Orbital Paradigm, claims its payload, KID, survived the failed PSLV-C62 mission and transmitted data, despite ISRO's silence on the matter. The mission, carrying 16 satellites, failed due to issues in the rocket's third stage.

Chelangat, Kibet Target Ugandan Double At TCS World 10K

Chelangat, Kibet Target Ugandan Double At TCS World 10K

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Defending champion Sarah Chelangat and Harbert Kibet aim for Ugandan victories in the TCS World 10K, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Chelangat is fit and seeks to improve her time, while Kibet's impressive form makes him a favourite. Challengers include Brenda Jepchirchir and Fantaye Belayneh in the women's race, and Rodrigue Kwizera and Gemechu Dida in the men's race.

Gurugram Coaching Centre Owner Accused of Abducting Woman for Marriage

Gurugram Coaching Centre Owner Accused of Abducting Woman for Marriage

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have booked a coaching centre operator for allegedly abducting a 26-year-old woman for marriage. The victim's family has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused, alleging that the woman is being prevented from contacting them.

Europa League: Forest edge Porto to set up all-English semi-final with Villa

Europa League: Forest edge Porto to set up all-English semi-final with Villa

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa reach the Europa League semi-finals, while Braga and Freiburg also advance in a dramatic night of European action.

Barcelona whip Real Madrid to make Women's Champions League semis

Barcelona whip Real Madrid to make Women's Champions League semis

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Barcelona's women's team showcased their dominance by defeating Real Madrid 6-0, securing a place in the Champions League semifinals. They will face Bayern Munich for a spot in the final.

Barca boss Flick slams refs, VAR after controversial defeat

Barca boss Flick slams refs, VAR after controversial defeat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Hansi Flick criticises refereeing and VAR decisions after Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, questioning a denied penalty and Pau Cubarsi's red card.

Champions League: PSG vs Liverpool: Luis Enrique dismisses favourites tag

Champions League: PSG vs Liverpool: Luis Enrique dismisses favourites tag

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

PSG coach Luis Enrique downplays favourites tag ahead of Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, warning of a tough contest despite the English side's struggles.

Karwari Recipes: Arati's Tisryachi Ek-Shippi, Ananasache Sasam

Karwari Recipes: Arati's Tisryachi Ek-Shippi, Ananasache Sasam

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.

Rafael Jodar emulates Nadal, Alcaraz with ATP title in Morocco

Rafael Jodar emulates Nadal, Alcaraz with ATP title in Morocco

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Rafael Jodar joined an elite group of Spaniards who captured ATP titles as teenagers in the professional era.

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

16 days into the war, US forces were already running out of ground-attack missiles and Israel is about to expend its entire Arrow interceptor missiles by end March. To be sure, the Iranians are watching closely and that explains their defiant stance that 'Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its conditions are met', notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Former Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin calls it a day

Former Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin calls it a day

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Three-time world champion and former Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin, who had to pull out of her semi-final at the Paris Games due to a knee injury, announced her retirement on Thursday.

EPL: Chelsea drop Fernandez for two games over transfer comments

EPL: Chelsea drop Fernandez for two games over transfer comments

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has dropped Enzo Fernandez for two matches after the midfielder publicly cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

OTT Full On Entertainment This Week

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Unrequited love, underdog triumph, catch all that and more on OTT this week.

Barcelona Prepares for Crucial Champions League Clash Against Newcastle

Barcelona Prepares for Crucial Champions League Clash Against Newcastle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Barcelona prepares to face Newcastle in the Champions League round of 16, with coach Hansi Flick emphasising the importance of the match. The team aims to improve on last season's semi-final exit and secure their first Champions League title since 2015.

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.

Pep Munoz to Lead Bengaluru FC Until 2027

Pep Munoz to Lead Bengaluru FC Until 2027

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Bengaluru FC has appointed Spaniard Pep Munoz as their new head coach, signing him until the end of the 2026-27 season. Munoz brings experience from FC Barcelona's youth setup and a successful stint in Cambodia.

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona Extends Lead, Real Madrid Suffers Setback

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona Extends Lead, Real Madrid Suffers Setback

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid, extending their lead in La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Mallorca. Key goals from Lewandowski and Rashford secured Barcelona's victory, while Muriqi's late goal sealed Mallorca's win against Real.

Sindhu Pens Emotional Farewell to Badminton Rival Carolina Marin

Sindhu Pens Emotional Farewell to Badminton Rival Carolina Marin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu shares a heartfelt tribute to Carolina Marin, acknowledging their fierce rivalry and mutual respect after Marin's retirement due to a knee injury.

Teen Kouame matches Nadal feat as Sakamoto wins in Miami

Teen Kouame matches Nadal feat as Sakamoto wins in Miami

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Rei Sakamoto wins on ATP debut as five teenagers reach Miami Open Round 2 for the first time since 2007.

Punjab FC fight back to split points with NorthEast United FC in Indian Super League

Punjab FC fight back to split points with NorthEast United FC in Indian Super League

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match, with second-half goals from both sides.

Moyano's Brace Propels Diamond Harbour FC to Victory Over Aizawl FC

Moyano's Brace Propels Diamond Harbour FC to Victory Over Aizawl FC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Diamond Harbour FC secured a 2-0 victory over Aizawl FC in their Indian Football League match, with Antonio Moyano scoring both goals. Diamond Harbour now leads the league table.

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

Bologna Stun Roma In Europa League Thriller; Aston Villa, FC Porto Enter Quarters

Bologna Stun Roma In Europa League Thriller; Aston Villa, FC Porto Enter Quarters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Bologna advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals after a thrilling 4-3 win against AS Roma.