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Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

She threw a distance of 63.72m in the women's discus throw at the National Inter-State #Athletics Championship to punch her ticket to the Games.

Benfica dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Greek club

Benfica dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Greek club

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Having seen the domestic league and cup double go to Porto last term, Benfica missed a string of chances against PAOK in a one-sided first half as they enjoyed 72% of possession.

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Norma Godinho challenges sporting know-it-alls.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi, 33, has been the team's spiritual leader throughout that time but the catalogue of failures in Europe has made the previously unthinkable scenario that he could leave Barca, where he has spent most his life, seem ever more plausible.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Rojo's lingerie model wife told defender to keep 'hot nerves' in check

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Rojo's lingerie model wife told defender to keep 'hot nerves' in check

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Bale to undergo ankle surgery in London

Bale to undergo ankle surgery in London

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Gareth Bale will undergo ankle surgery next week to repair damaged tendons, Real Madrid said on Thursday. The Wales international picked up the injury during Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League victory at Sporting Lisbon. "Real Madrid Sanitas Medical Services have decided that Gareth Bale will undergo an operation following the traumatic dislocation of the peroneal tendons of his right ankle," La Liga leaders Real said in a statement.

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid fans celebrate on night of contrasting emotions

PHOTOS: Real Madrid fans celebrate on night of contrasting emotions

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Whoever won, Madrid was never going to miss out on a night of celebrations.

Champions League SF draw: Real will be wary of poor record vs Bayern

Champions League SF draw: Real will be wary of poor record vs Bayern

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich and nine-times winners Real Madrid will face each other in a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final this month with Atletico Madrid up against Chelsea.

All you need to know about Spurs' new coach

All you need to know about Spurs' new coach

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Factbox on Jose Mourinho, who was named manager of Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Chelsea facing FIFA complaint

Chelsea facing FIFA complaint

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon are to complain to FIFA after three of their development squad players trained with Chelsea.

Why unstoppable Bayern Munich deserve European crown

Why unstoppable Bayern Munich deserve European crown

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One goal determined the outcome of the Champions League final on Sunday but there could be no doubt that Bayern Munich deserve to be crowned European champions for the sixth time. With a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain courtesy of Kingsley Coman's header, Bayern have achieved what no team have managed in Europe's elite club competition -- win every game.

Brexit deal rejected for 3rd time by UK MPs

Brexit deal rejected for 3rd time by UK MPs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

MPs voted against the text negotiated with European leaders by 344 votes to 286.

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Barca won their fifth European Cup in 2015 and the signs of decline have been evident over the past five years since -- but no-one envisaged a fall as great as this.

PHOTOS: Leipzig stun Atletico to reach Champions League last four

PHOTOS: Leipzig stun Atletico to reach Champions League last four

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final played between Atletico Madrid and Leipzig on Thursday.

Portugal keeper Carlos Gomes dies

Portugal keeper Carlos Gomes dies

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Gomes, who also played in Spain and Morocco, died after a long illness.

Tokyo 2020 fate lies in hands of IOC, contract reveals

Tokyo 2020 fate lies in hands of IOC, contract reveals

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Taisuke Matsumoto, a sports law expert at Tokyo's Waseda University, said the contract gives the IOC all the 'bargaining power.' He added that such 'one-sided' deals where the host city has little say are very common for large-scale sports events.

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina midfielder Gaitan

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina midfielder Gaitan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign their Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan for 25 million euros ($28.06 million), the La Liga club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old Gaitan, who is under contract at Benfica until June 2019, is currently with the Argentina squad competing at the Copa America. The deal is subject to a medical.

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Images from the Nations League matches.

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Portugal winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce from Manchester United with the Turkish club saying negotiations were underway and he will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical.

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!

Soccer Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Portuguese forward Eusebio died of a heart attack in Lisbon at the age of 71 on Sunday leaving behind a legacy that marks the Benfica legend out as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

Ferguson reserves high praise for Cristiano Ronaldo

Ferguson reserves high praise for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager was all praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, in his autobiography published on Tuesday, stating that the Real Madrid super star surpassed all other great players he'd coached.

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal is the 'king of wishful thinking'

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal is the 'king of wishful thinking'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is hoping as many Spain players as possible feature in the Champions League final on May 24 so the holders have less time to prepare for their June 13 World Cup Group B clash.

Bale says 'not 100 percent' for Champions League final

Bale says 'not 100 percent' for Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Real Madrid forward said he is not yet fully recovered and appeared resigned to not starting what should have been a dream final.

Brexit has been triggered! PM May wins key vote in UK Parliament

Brexit has been triggered! PM May wins key vote in UK Parliament

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill had its final debate and vote last night to allow the British Prime Minister to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to begin a two-year period of negotiations for the UK's new deal as a non-member of the European Union by 2019.

Euro prepares for big upset

Euro prepares for big upset

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

CBI to seek Salem's extradition

CBI to seek Salem's extradition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

A CBI officer is leaving for Lisbon to file India's request with the Portuguese authorities.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Monday to leave three years before the end of his contract:

Top 10 destinations travellers are itching to go in 2018

Top 10 destinations travellers are itching to go in 2018

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Presenting the list of Top 10 most searched for travel destinations between March 2017 and February 2018.

First look: Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan in Balupu

First look: Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan in Balupu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The first Telugu film to be shot in Portugal, Balupu will release on June 28.