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Ronaldo nets 760th goal, becomes 'greatest-ever'

Ronaldo nets 760th goal, becomes 'greatest-ever'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Ronaldo's career tally includes goals for four top-flight clubs

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

FIFA investigating Fernandes transfer to United

FIFA investigating Fernandes transfer to United

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sky Sports reported that Italy's Sampdoria inserted a 10% sell-on clause on any profit Sporting made on Fernandes when they sold him in 2017.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hits treble, United win away, Arsenal stay top

EPL PIX: Liverpool win 9-0, Haaland hits treble, United win away, Arsenal stay top

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate to free school meals

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate to free school meals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Parliament on Wednesday rejected a Labour Party motion to extend free school meals until Easter 2021 from the cut-off before the half-term and winter holidays, prompting the England international to launch his campaign on social media.

Arsenal need to stop this Chelsea player if they are to lift FA Cup

Arsenal need to stop this Chelsea player if they are to lift FA Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'It was a different game (away) and we perhaps let individuals have a bit too much space. Hazard went on a bit of a run and put the ball in the net'

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold scored with a spectacular strike as they overcame the loss of three players to suspected positive COVID-19 tests and conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Premier League on Thursday.

Euro 2020: Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in opener

Euro 2020: Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Italy face a tough opening day task against a resilient and talented Turkey side that impressed in qualifying and has a penchant for big games.

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

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

EPL PIX: Manchester City down Chelsea to go 13 points clear

EPL PIX: Manchester City down Chelsea to go 13 points clear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Manchester City took a major step towards retaining their Premier League title with a 1-0 win over second-placed Chelsea on Saturday, opening up a 13-point lead at the top of the table for Pep Guardiola's side.

EPL PIX: Man City fight back to draw, keep title race alive

EPL PIX: Man City fight back to draw, keep title race alive

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night

Italian veteran Pirlo shows Brazil what they are missing

Italian veteran Pirlo shows Brazil what they are missing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo's role as a deep-lying playmaker is an alien concept in Brazil, where any midfielder who sits just in front of the defence is expected to perform a purely destructive role.

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hungary reach Euro finals with last-gasp 2-1 win over Iceland

Euro: De Bruyne stars for Belgium; Yarmolenko inspires Ukraine

Euro: De Bruyne stars for Belgium; Yarmolenko inspires Ukraine

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Kevin de Bruyne came off the bench to inspire Belgium in a 2-1 comeback win over Denmark

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues rebuilding the side around goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and younger talents like Bukayo Saka.

'Guardiola could build Man City around Messi'

'Guardiola could build Man City around Messi'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Messi's lawyers informed Barcelona, on Tuesday, that the Argentine wanted to take up a release clause in his contract which could allow him to leave for nothing.

EPL PIX: Man City stay 10 points clear at the top

EPL PIX: Man City stay 10 points clear at the top

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Manchester City chalked up yet another victory to maintain their stranglehold of the Premier League title race but pursuers Manchester United and Leicester City both secured important wins to enhance their top-four bids on Sunday.

How Allegri is plotting Juventus comeback against Atletico

How Allegri is plotting Juventus comeback against Atletico

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Juventus supporters coach Massimiliano Allegri has often been in his element when he is apparently on the back foot.

Is Pogba 'perfect' for Manchester United?

Is Pogba 'perfect' for Manchester United?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Paul Pogba could spearhead Manchester United's Premier League title challenge if the playmaker can be lured back to Old Trafford, the club's former midfielder Paul Ince has said.

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi scored and grabbed two assists as La Liga leaders Barcelona eased to a 4-0 win away to struggling Real Mallorca on Saturday, making the perfect return to action after Spanish football's three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The win takes Barca on to 61 points after 28 games, five clear of nearest challengers Real Madrid, who host Eibar on Sunday in their first game back.

'Even if Hazard gets kicked we get a free-kick'

'Even if Hazard gets kicked we get a free-kick'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has advised team mate Eden Hazard to remain calm as he expects the Chelsea winger to be targeted aggressively by the opposition at the World Cup.

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Maradona's inheritance process is likely to be a messy affair between his large family, with eight children from six different partners

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Thirteen-times European champions Real, who had come through each of their last three Champions League semi-final ties, had been second best for much last week's first leg which ended 1-1.

Will Mourinho be able to make his mark at Tottenham?

Will Mourinho be able to make his mark at Tottenham?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Jose Mourinho will be desperate to prove he is not past his best after being sacked by Chelsea and Manchester United.

When Varun Dhawan met soccer legend Ronaldinho!

When Varun Dhawan met soccer legend Ronaldinho!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Varun posted a picture of himself with the former Barcelona playmaker on Twitter.

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the tournament gets to the next round here's look at the quarter-finalists.

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Among other transfer news globally, defender Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC while Locatelli completes Juventus move.

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

How Klopp's 'heavy metal' Liverpool hit the right notes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

With 27 wins and 82 points under their belt after only one defeat all season, red-hot Liverpool set a record-breaking pace to leave teams behind them in their wake and are six points shy of ending a 30-year wait for the top-flight title.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's third round matches in the FA Cup.

Euro 2020: England-Germany history will count for little

Euro 2020: England-Germany history will count for little

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

England have lost to Germany in their last three knockout meetings at major tournaments

Guardiola salutes Real Madrid after Champions League win

Guardiola salutes Real Madrid after Champions League win

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said bitter rivals Real Madrid were a 'spectacular' side after they won a record 13th European title in Kiev on Saturday.

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Denmark have rediscovered their hunger and are starting to believe they can secure the trophy they won in spectacular fashion in 1992.

Football PIX: Everton avoid Cup scare

Football PIX: Everton avoid Cup scare

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure scored an extra-time winner as they edged Rotherham United 2-1 in an absorbing FA Cup

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

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

Salah optimistic of recovery ahead of World Cup

Salah optimistic of recovery ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The 25-year-old ended a breakthrough season for Liverpool in disappointing fashion when he was withdrawn injured in the first half of the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26.

Keeper Ederson preserves City's unbeaten record

Keeper Ederson preserves City's unbeaten record

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Crystal Palace, who missed a stoppage-time penalty, became only the second team to take points off Manchester City in the English Premier League this season when they held the runaway leaders to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park on Sunday.