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La Liga PIX: Real Madrid salvage 1-1 draw at lowly Las Palmas

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid salvage 1-1 draw at lowly Las Palmas

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Girona thrash Osasuna for first win of the season

Mudryk's cat helps him inspire Ukraine to victory

Mudryk's cat helps him inspire Ukraine to victory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Mudryk is known for his quirky, and very small, custom-made shin pads. He has one pair inscribed with a Christian-inspired message "Can't, Can't, Can't, Can"

Olympics Hockey: India's Rohidas gets one-match ban; will miss semis

Olympics Hockey: India's Rohidas gets one-match ban; will miss semis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

India will have only 15 players available for the semi-final against Germany, which is a big set back for the eight-time Olympic champions.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

Soccer PIX: Real, PSG, Bayern, Milan record big wins

Soccer PIX: Real, PSG, Bayern, Milan record big wins

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia in 1-1 Euro draw

EPL: Veteran Vardy helps Leicester earn draw against Spurs

EPL: Veteran Vardy helps Leicester earn draw against Spurs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Brazilian Richarlison missed a golden opening to win it at the death and Spurs had to settle for one point in a match they really should have taken all three from.

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Indian football needs to work together and move in the same direction.' 'Only then will the competition in India improve, and the Indian national team will improve.'

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

Former legend Van Nistelrooy returns to Man United

Former legend Van Nistelrooy returns to Man United

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Manchester United have appointed their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as an assistant to manager Erik ten Hag

SEE: Nunez clashes with Colombia fans post Copa America loss

SEE: Nunez clashes with Colombia fans post Copa America loss

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Captain Jose Maria Gimenez said the players were trying to defend their families.

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Spain's 'vertical football' too much for ageing Croatia

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 41 LaLiga games, the second best streak by a team in the competition's history.

ISL PIX: FC Goa steal point against spirited Mohammedan SC

ISL PIX: FC Goa steal point against spirited Mohammedan SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Images from Indian Super League matches played on Saturday.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

ACT Hockey PIX: Harmanpreet's double helps India down Pakistan

ACT Hockey PIX: Harmanpreet's double helps India down Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Singh led from the front as he converted two penalty corners to hand unbeaten India a close 2-1 victory over Pakistan.

Real Madrid held to a dull draw at Mallorca

Real Madrid held to a dull draw at Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Real Madrid got their LaLiga title defence off to a limp start as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Mallorca.

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday.

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

Dutch hockey double as women beat China in shoot-out

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Netherlands survived a major scare to beat China 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation to retain their women's title at the Paris Olympics on Friday, giving the Dutch the hockey double after Thursday's men's triumph.

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

PIX: Zirkzee's late debut goal gives Man United win over Fulham

PIX: Zirkzee's late debut goal gives Man United win over Fulham

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Images from the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham, at Old Trafford, on Friday

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bellingham, who became the first European player to make an appearance at three major international tournaments before turning 21, looked nothing like a 20-year-old.

I'm judged differently than other midfielders: Pogba

I'm judged differently than other midfielders: Pogba

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The France international has scored five goals and provided 10 assists in 23 Premier League appearances this season but has been criticised on multiple occasions as United fell behind ManchesterCity in the title race.

No Rashford in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad

No Rashford in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While England boast a formidable attacking threat, there are concerns about their defence which is perhaps why Southgate is prepared to look at new candidates before he has to make his final call for the tournament.

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.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

France head into Euros with injury woes and poor form

France head into Euros with injury woes and poor form

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

A closer look reveals a team riddled with selection issues courtesy of a string of injuries to key players

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Chelsea sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar

Chelsea sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Chelsea have signed Brazil midfielder Oscar, the English Premier League club said.

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

As the final hooter rang through the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, sealing the Indian hockey team's bronze medal triumph, an electrifying wave of emotions swept through the families of the victorious players.

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

France overcame a slow start to beat neighbours Belgium 2-0 for their first points of the Nations League campaign.

PIX: Hungary score last-minute winner to oust Scots

PIX: Hungary score last-minute winner to oust Scots

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Sunday.

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Inter Milan escaped Etihad Stadium with a surprise 0-0 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

Romania stun Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years

Romania stun Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Romania's tight-knit defence denied Ukraine any real sniff at goal, helping secure their country's second win across 17 matches at European Championships.

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Monday

SEE: The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

SEE: The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The event was distinguished by the presence of hockey legends, including former captains Sardar Singh, Dillip Tirkey and Mir Ranjan Negi, former coach Harendra Singh, and the entire bronze winning Indian team.