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'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne, but that has not stopped the world number three from dreaming of glory in the Jan. 12-26 event.

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning curled long-range shot against France that helped his side reach the final.

Doctors stop sedation of PSG keeper

Doctors stop sedation of PSG keeper

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Doctors have completely stopped sedating Paris St Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico, who had been in a medically-induced coma for 10 days.

'Brazil are not the favourites to win FIFA WC'

'Brazil are not the favourites to win FIFA WC'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Rodrygo said arch-rivals Argentina could pose a threat after their continental success.

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Brazil's Ronaldo is not an Argentina fan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

"To say I'll be happy for Argentina (if they win), that will not be true, it would be a lie, I will not be a hypocrite," Ronaldo said in an interview with the Spanish daily Marca.

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Welsh captain was called a "parasite" and accused of faking a back injury that kept him out of Real Madrid's humiliating loss to Barcelona

US swimmer saved from drowning by coach

US swimmer saved from drowning by coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Anita Alvarez was in danger of drowning after losing consciousness in the pool

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.

Euro: High-tech machines, luxurious beds for Spain players

Euro: High-tech machines, luxurious beds for Spain players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The machine will replace hyperbaric oxygen chambers which the team have stopped using since Sergio Busquets tested positive for COVID-19 this month.

Coca-Cola stocks fall after Ronaldo's gesture at Euro PC

Coca-Cola stocks fall after Ronaldo's gesture at Euro PC

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The 36-year-old moved the cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media before Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary.

Champion Marin doubtful for Tokyo Olympics

Champion Marin doubtful for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Reigning Olympic champion shuttler Carolina Marin on Friday suffered a freak knee injury during training, leaving her doubtful for the Tokyo Games, which starts on July 23.

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are! I'm at your feet!'

Is Ronaldo headed to Juventus?

Is Ronaldo headed to Juventus?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Italian soccer club Juventus FC said that it is considering many opportunities in the player market amid media speculation it is in talks to sign Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

2020-21 La Liga season to start on September 12

2020-21 La Liga season to start on September 12

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Tebas has led the campaign to get the season back on track since it was postponed on March 12, warning that clubs could lose up to one billion euros ($1.11 billion) collectively if the remaining 11 rounds of matches could not be completed.

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

"The intention is to sell him, but there's no offers forthcoming," read the front page of Marca, accompanied by a picture of the 29-year-old Bale looking sullen.

What next for Sergio Ramos after Real Madrid departure?

What next for Sergio Ramos after Real Madrid departure?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Ramos recently turned 35 and had a season littered with injuries which led to him being left out of Spain's Euro 2020 squad

Euro 2020: Spain players to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Euro 2020: Spain players to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Following captain Sergio Busquets' positive test at the weekend, Spain's players have been in isolation and only able to train on an individual basis - with their first game just three days later.

Neymar on his way to Real Madrid?

Neymar on his way to Real Madrid?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric urged Neymar to join him at the Champions League winners after swapping shirts with the forward following Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and Croatia.

Paraguay starlet Diaz eager to shine at Real Madrid

Paraguay starlet Diaz eager to shine at Real Madrid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Paraguay starlet Sergio Diaz is thrilled to be moving to Real Madrid but has yet to find out if he will join the first team squad for pre-season training or play for the club's Castilla reserve side, he told Spanish media. Real have yet to unveil the 18-year-old officially but Marca reported that striker has joined the Spanish giants from Cerro Porteno in a six million euros ($6.64 million) transfer deal to become the first Paraguayan to play for the European champions.

Real president denies report of Mourinho rift

Real president denies report of Mourinho rift

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez angrily denied a report in Marca sports daily on Thursday that said there was a rift between coach Jose Mourinho and club captains Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos.

Majority of Real members say Mourinho is bad for image

Majority of Real members say Mourinho is bad for image

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Almost two-thirds of Real Madrid's members believe coach Jose Mourinho has a negative impact on the La Liga club's image, according to a survey published in Marca sports daily on Wednesday.

Mourinho takes legal action against journalist

Mourinho takes legal action against journalist

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has taken legal action against a journalist at the sports daily Marca following an article published on Monday.

'Biggest embarrassment of all time'

'Biggest embarrassment of all time'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'A ridiculous goal conceded from a corner will be the epitaph of this team, which repeated the mistakes of Rome'

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Spanish media showed no mercy to Barcelona after their epic 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, calling for huge changes at the club after a night that will be difficult to erase from their memory.

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico'

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hazard is set to be fit for the 'Clasico' against Liga leaders Barcelona

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

A New York Times report last month said the showpiece event will not be held in the Turkish city and alternative venues were being considered.

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their limp performance does not inspire confidence ahead of the visit of the all-powerful Serie A leaders and familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo.

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

UEFA said on Thursday that they will probe the matter and opened disciplinary proceedings against England on the matter.

Who owns world's most expensive car?

Who owns world's most expensive car?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Ronaldo just bought the most exquisite Bugatti La Voiture Noire.

Messi, Pep donate one million euros to fight coronavirus

Messi, Pep donate one million euros to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Messi's donation will be split between Hospital Clinic in Barcelona and another medical centre in his home country. Former Barcelona player and manager Guardiola made his contribution to a campaign launched by the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation and Medical College of Barcelona.

Baby No 4 on the way for Ronaldo

Baby No 4 on the way for Ronaldo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Real Madrid star confirms girlfriend Georgina's pregnancy.

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo was described as a different species and even earned praises

La Liga: Real Madrid v Celta postponed after stadium damaged in storm

La Liga: Real Madrid v Celta postponed after stadium damaged in storm

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

"According to the report issued from the city hall in Vigo, they consider that the Balaidos stadium is not safe for spectators or for players to attend the game on Sunday," said a statement from La Liga.

How Spain's De Gea turned criticism into inspiration...

How Spain's De Gea turned criticism into inspiration...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Criticism of David de Gea's performance after Spain's 2-1 defeat by Croatia is fuelling the goalkeeper's determination to do better in his team's Euro 2016 showdown with Italy.

Sevilla-Betis to kick-off La Liga restart on June 11

Sevilla-Betis to kick-off La Liga restart on June 11

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Organisers trial virtual crowd noise option

'Modric should win all that Messi can't'

'Modric should win all that Messi can't'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Croatian footballer Ivan Rakitic has said that his national team-mate Luka Modric should win everything that star striker Lionel Messi cannot.

Ronaldo has received offer to sign for Juventus: source

Ronaldo has received offer to sign for Juventus: source

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo has received an offer to leave Real Madrid and join Italian champions Juventus, a source close to the player said.

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Luis Enrique has been very important to us and we're all at ease with him.'

Messi punched River Plate fan after being spat at?

Messi punched River Plate fan after being spat at?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Madrid-based daily Marca added that the group of supporters were also heckling ex-River player Mascherano, criticising him for "forgetting" his roots