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FIFA WC: Vinicius Jr. and Brazil ready for challenge

FIFA WC: Vinicius Jr. and Brazil ready for challenge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Vinicius started a foundation that is building schools in impoverished areas and is investing in research to develop new ways to improve the education system in Brazil.

Europa PIX: Sevilla stun Man Utd; Roma, Juve progress

Europa PIX: Sevilla stun Man Utd; Roma, Juve progress

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Europa League kings Sevilla breezed past Manchester United into the semi-finals of their favourite competition as Youssef En Nesyri scored twice

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Casillas, 37, would not confirm the decision, saying in a tweet that "a day will come when I will have to retire. Leave me to announce that news when the time comes."

Ronaldo, Messi or Neymar: VOTE for your FIFA Player of the Year

Ronaldo, Messi or Neymar: VOTE for your FIFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League title and finished as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals earlier this year.

Can Bale fill Ronaldo void at Real Madrid?

Can Bale fill Ronaldo void at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has the qualities to fill the void left by his fellow forward Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus, the Spanish side's new manager Julen Lopetegui has said.

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Chelsea will face Dynamo Kiev at home in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, while London rivals Arsenal will travel to Rennes following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Some key facts about Zinedine Zidane, who stepped down as Real Madrid coach after leading the Spanish club to a third successive Champions League title.

All you need to know about Lionel Messi

All you need to know about Lionel Messi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

A factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

Rediff.com29 May 2022

A 'winning culture' may be one of the most over used terms in modern football but Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti proved on Saturday, at Liverpool's expense, that there truly is meaning and value in the concept.

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Atletico were fined 2800 euros ($3,150), while Costa 6010 euros over the incident.

Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

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

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

"Our club has reached an agreement with Gelson Martins, making him a new Atletico player," said a statement from last season's La Liga runners-up.

Injured Marcelo to miss Real's Champions League match at Roma

Injured Marcelo to miss Real's Champions League match at Roma

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Real Madrid full back Marcelo looks set to miss the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie away to AS Roma next week after dislocating his shoulder.

'El Clasico' postponed due to security concerns in Barcelona

'El Clasico' postponed due to security concerns in Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Tensions have flared in the region of Barcelona due to the controversial court decision jailing several leaders of the Catalan independence movement for their role in organising a referendum on the subject in 2017.

Europa League: Man United draw LASK, Wolves play Olympiakos

Europa League: Man United draw LASK, Wolves play Olympiakos

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Manchester United breezed into the next round with a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Brugge

Barca forward Messi back in training after injury

Barca forward Messi back in training after injury

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi returned to training with his team mates on Monday as he continues his recovery from a thigh strain sustained in a La Liga match at Almeria at the end of last month.

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

FC Barcelona's Asia Pacific director general Jordi Camps believes it is a matter of time before an Indian plays in Spanish top-flight.

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane handed a La Liga debut to his son Luca by starting him in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Villarreal in their final Liga game of the season, making the goalkeeper the third Zidane family member to play for the Spanish giants.

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Atletico Madrid's Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has been granted dual Spanish nationality, the La Liga side said on their website (www.clubatleticodemadrid.com) on Friday.

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

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

Soccer Updates: Bilbao stun Barcelona for historic Super Cup win

Soccer Updates: Bilbao stun Barcelona for historic Super Cup win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Athletic Bilbao claimed their first silverware in more than three decades when they wrapped up a 5-1 aggregate win over 10-man Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup on Monday and unleash ecstatic celebrations in the Basque city.

Sevilla midfielder Puerta dead

Sevilla midfielder Puerta dead

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta died three days after collapsing during a Spanish Primera Liga match.

Contrasting fortunes: Another tale of two cities

Contrasting fortunes: Another tale of two cities

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Barcelona must appreciate matching the club's record of nine wins and a draw in their first 10 games of a Liga campaign, especially after Real Madrid's defeat at Girona, coach Ernesto Valverde told a news conference on Monday.

Champions League: Ramos leads rejuvenated Real in 600th appearance

Champions League: Ramos leads rejuvenated Real in 600th appearance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

It compounded a woeful few months for the club as coach Julen Lopetegui came and went before former player Santiago Solari replaced him in November. They sat sixth in La Liga and appeared a team in decline, sorely missing forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Juventus last summer.

Football Extras: Ref rested after Barca's controversial win at Betis

Football Extras: Ref rested after Barca's controversial win at Betis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

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

Is Simeone the Alex Ferguson of Spain?

Is Simeone the Alex Ferguson of Spain?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Atletico Madrid's players are hoping coach Diego Simeone can become the club's equivalent of Alex Ferguson.

Football: Buffon to leave Juventus

Football: Buffon to leave Juventus

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Atletico coach Simeone defends VAR for making football fairer

Eager Nani sets sights on Valencia's European return

Eager Nani sets sights on Valencia's European return

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Nani, who was recently crowned European champion with Portugal, wants to help bring the good times back to new club Valencia.

Ronaldo handed three-match ban after red card

Ronaldo handed three-match ban after red card

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Portugal forward will miss Real's league games against Villarreal, Getafe and Elche but will be available for the King's Cup semi-final, first leg at home to holders Atletico Madrid later on Wednesday and the return game next week.

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were being touted as the best strike force in soccer history a month ago as they spearheaded Barcelona's record unbeaten run but the tiring trio are now taking the blame as the club's season unravels.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's action in La Liga.

Enrique seeks 100th victory as Barca coach at Bilbao

Enrique seeks 100th victory as Barca coach at Bilbao

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Barcelona will attempt to give Luis Enrique his 100th victory in his 125th game in charge of the team when they play at Athletic Bilbao in la Liga on Sunday. A former Barca player, the 46-year-old led them to a La Liga, King's Cup and Champions League treble in his first year in charge and the domestic double last season. The Catalans started the campaign with a 5-0 aggregate triumph over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup and a 6-2 victory over Real Betis in La Liga.

Are referees really favouring Real Madrid?

Are referees really favouring Real Madrid?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Real Madrid on top because of performances, not referees, says coach Zidane.

Nolito 'living a dream' with Spain at Euro

Nolito 'living a dream' with Spain at Euro

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Nolito is adamant that he will not allow growing speculation about his club future to become a distraction as he "lives a dream" with Spain at Euro 2016.

Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The pandemic has caused football to change a lot, and for the worse. You can see it in the matches, and I hope this all ends soon and we can get fans back into the stadiums and return to normality.'

Serie A could resume on June 13 or 20: Italy Sports Minister

Serie A could resume on June 13 or 20: Italy Sports Minister

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'The protocol arrived for resuming the season and it is very similar to the one that was agreed for training. On Thursday, we'll decide if and when to resume'

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal

Real Madrid go unbeaten and equal record after thrashing Grenada

Real Madrid go unbeaten and equal record after thrashing Grenada

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Real Madrid equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing struggling Granada 5-0 on Saturday to go six points clear at the top of La Liga.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.