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Barcelona's Coutinho to undergo knee surgery

Barcelona's Coutinho to undergo knee surgery

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The club did not give a timeframe on his return.

Salzburg stun Lazio as Marseille, Arsenal, Atletico reach Europa semis

Salzburg stun Lazio as Marseille, Arsenal, Atletico reach Europa semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Salzburg forced Lazio into a second-half capitulation as the Italians crashed out in the Europa League quarter-finals after losing 4-1 but Olympique de Marseille staged a thrilling fightback to see off visitors Leipzig 5-2 on Thursday. Arsenal also reached the semi-finals after recovering from a wobble to draw 2-2 at CSKA Moscow and progress 6-3 on aggregate, while favourites Atletico Madrid reached the last four after losing 1-0 at Sporting to go through 2-1 over the two legs.

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Colombia after missing the last three due to injury in which his team have dropped seven points. Messi was named on Friday in coach Edgardo Bauza's 26-man squad and will captain Argentina away to arch-rivals Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Nov. 10 and at home against Colombia in San Juan five days later. Argentina have slipped down the South American group standings to fifth after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Paraguay and 2-2 draws with Peru and Venezuela, all without Messi.

La Liga: Bilbao end dismal start with win over Getafe

La Liga: Bilbao end dismal start with win over Getafe

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Striker Aduriz opened the scoring in the sixth minute at the San Mames with a trademark header before midfielder Garcia, who joined from Atletico Madrid last month, nodded in a second in the 24th minute.

Chelsea to splash 48 million pounds on Radamel Falcao

Chelsea to splash 48 million pounds on Radamel Falcao

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, whose hat-trick shot down Chelsea in the European Super Cup, may join the London club in January.

EPL: Leicester sack manager Shakespeare?

EPL: Leicester sack manager Shakespeare?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shakespeare assumed a caretaker role in February after Claudio Ranieri, who led Leicester to a stunning Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, was dismissed with the club mired in relegation trouble.

Champions League PIX: City stun Barca to keep hopes alive; Atletico, Bayern through

Champions League PIX: City stun Barca to keep hopes alive; Atletico, Bayern through

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Coach Pep Guardiola was left thrilled after ManchesterCity revived their Champions League bid by beating his old club Barcelona 3-1 in a gloriously open Group C encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

European roundup: Real Madrid extend winning run, United down Liverpool

European roundup: Real Madrid extend winning run, United down Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Real Madrid were the big winners in Spain as their success at Almeria was followed by a Barcelona draw and a surprise Atletico Madrid defeat.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Chelsea, Villarreal stun Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid win at Chelsea, Villarreal stun Bayern

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Karim Benzema's hat-trick earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win at reigning European champions Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. In another quarter-final match, Villarreal stunned six times European Cup winners Bayern Munich 1-0.

ISL-bound Capdevila says Spain should stick to 'tiki-taka' football

ISL-bound Capdevila says Spain should stick to 'tiki-taka' football

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Former world champions Spain will have to wait to regain their past glory but they need not discard their attractive brand of football that earned them fans and laurels, World Cup-winning defender Joan Capdevila told Reuters in an interview.

Champions League Roundup: Juve's dramatic fightback; Arsenal draw

Champions League Roundup: Juve's dramatic fightback; Arsenal draw

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Juventus scored twice in a minute as they came from behind to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win over Olympiakos after Andrea Pirlo had celebrated his 100th Champions League appearance by scoring from a characteristically effortless free kick on Tuesday.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

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PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

Arsenal manager Emery says Arsenal is Ozil's 'home'

Arsenal manager Emery says Arsenal is Ozil's 'home'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'We are like his home. We are like his family ... We are going to help him to feel good'

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Former Real Madrid and Spain forward Raul has joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

Factbox: English Premier League transfers

Factbox: English Premier League transfers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Factbox on the 20 Premier League clubs after the transfer window closed.

Champions League: Barcelona, Atletico held; Higuain rescues draw for Juve

Champions League: Barcelona, Atletico held; Higuain rescues draw for Juve

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Barcelona must to wait to confirm a place in the Champions League last 16 after dropping points for the first time in Group D in an absorbing 0-0 draw at Olympiakos Piraeus on Tuesday.

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Real Madrid became La Liga champions for the first time since 2012 on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Malaga, denying arch-rivals Barcelona three consecutive league titles.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

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Messi nets another double as Barcelona march on

Messi nets another double as Barcelona march on

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Barcelona pulled six points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga when Lionel Messi netted his seventh double of the campaign and set up Alex Song to open his account for the club in a 3-1 success at home to Real Zaragoza on Saturday.

Man United coach tells Ronaldo to improve match fitness

Man United coach tells Ronaldo to improve match fitness

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

'He is a fantastic football player, he proved it so many times, but you can always be judged on what you are now, what you are presenting now, performing now.'

Coaches support 'improving' Europa League

Coaches support 'improving' Europa League

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Europe's top club coaches gave their support on Thursday to the much-maligned Europa League.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona drew 0-0 at Huesca on Saturday and are nine points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid, who cut the gap by beating Celta Vigo 2-0.

Images: Drogba lifts Chelsea, Man Utd survive

Images: Drogba lifts Chelsea, Man Utd survive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Didier Drogba scored twice on his return from a three-match European suspension as Chelsea drew 2-2 at Atletico Madrid to seal their place in the knockout round of the Champions League on Tuesday. They were joined in the last 16 by Manchester United, Porto and Girondins Bordeaux, although four-time European champions Bayern Munich are on the brink of elimination after losing at home to the French champions.

Ronaldo brace helps Real Madrid extend record win streak

Ronaldo brace helps Real Madrid extend record win streak

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a late double as La Liga leaders Real Madrid thumped Almeria 4-1 to extend their Spanish record for consecutive victories in all competitions to 20.

EPL: Take a look at what makes Chelsea contenders and more...

EPL: Take a look at what makes Chelsea contenders and more...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Chelsea have two of the best three goalkeepers in the world, which will help make them serious contenders to win the Premier League this season, their manager Jose Mourinho told a news conference on Friday.

Lisandro hits hat-trick as Lyon qualify

Lisandro hits hat-trick as Lyon qualify

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

French club Olympique Lyon and Atletico Madrid of Spain booked their places in Thursday's draw for the Champions League group stages with convincing playoff wins on Tuesday.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona moved 10 points clear with a 4-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday after second place Atletico Madrid slipped up at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a 2-0 defeat.

Ganguly's ISL franchise named Atletico de Kolkata

Ganguly's ISL franchise named Atletico de Kolkata

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Taking a cue from their Spanish co-owners and UEFA Champions League finalists Atletico de Madrid, the Kolkata franchise for the much-anticipated Indian Super League was named Atletico de Kolkata on Wednesday.

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

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

Media is lying over Manchester United future: Ronaldo

Media is lying over Manchester United future: Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Ronaldo, who rejoined United a year ago from Juventus, has a year left on his contract.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

La Liga: Real thump Malaga, delay Barca title

La Liga: Real thump Malaga, delay Barca title

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Real Madrid made sure Barcelona will have to wait at least until Sunday to wrap up a 22nd La Liga title when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for the club in a 6-2 win at home to nine-man Malaga on Wednesday.

Chelsea sign Falcao on one-year loan from Monaco

Chelsea sign Falcao on one-year loan from Monaco

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Chelsea have signed Colombia striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from Monaco, the Premier League champions said on Friday.

Leicester title triumph makes a poet of Messi

Leicester title triumph makes a poet of Messi

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Lionel Messi spoke for the great and the good of world soccer, not to mention millions of grassroots fans, when he acclaimed Leicester City's extraordinary Premier League triumph by tweeting: "The reason why we all love football. Congratulations"

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

Messi to take call on his Barca future at end of season

Messi to take call on his Barca future at end of season

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Last month, Barcelona had announced that the club's presidential election will be held on March 7. The election had previously been scheduled for January 24 but got postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester City target Nasri, Aguero

Manchester City target Nasri, Aguero

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Roberto Mancini broke the unwritten convention of talking about another club's player when he said he would like Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero to sign for Manchester City if his Argentina team-mate Carlos Tevez leaves the club.

Hazard hopes Chelsea and Costa can make peace

Hazard hopes Chelsea and Costa can make peace

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard relishes playing with striker Diego Costa and is keen for the Spaniard to resolve his stand-off with the English Premier League champions and return to action.