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Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open for the second year in a row due to a wrist injury, impacting his preparations for the French Open.

Barcelona earn dramatic win; Roma, Juventus slip

Barcelona earn dramatic win; Roma, Juventus slip

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned LaLiga leaders Barcelona a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Espanyol.

Arthur Fils downs higher-ranked Rublev to capture fourth ATP title

Arthur Fils downs higher-ranked Rublev to capture fourth ATP title

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Frenchman Arthur Fils continued his run of good form since returning from an eight-month injury layoff as he overpowered Russia's higher-ranked Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6(2) to win the Barcelona Open, clinching his first title since 2024.

How Yan Diomande Went From Florida To World Cup

How Yan Diomande Went From Florida To World Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from the Ivory Coast, has experienced a meteoric rise in the world of football, going from playing in a Florida high school to representing his country at the World Cup. His journey involved overcoming cultural challenges and excelling in both the United States and Europe, ultimately leading to his selection for the Ivory Coast national team.

Real Betis seal Champions League return after 20 years

Real Betis seal Champions League return after 20 years

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrated the club's return to the Champions League after 20 years following a 2-1 win over Elche that secured a top-five finish in La Liga.

Barca boss Flick slams refs, VAR after controversial defeat

Barca boss Flick slams refs, VAR after controversial defeat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Hansi Flick criticises refereeing and VAR decisions after Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, questioning a denied penalty and Pau Cubarsi's red card.

Raphinha double helps Barcelona overcome Osasuna

Raphinha double helps Barcelona overcome Osasuna

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Raphinha struck twice late in the second half as Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a resolute Osasuna side on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings to seven points.

Carlos Alcaraz returns to clay, looks to build momentum for French Open title defence

Carlos Alcaraz returns to clay, looks to build momentum for French Open title defence

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz said he was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again as the World No. 1 returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to build momentum for his French Open title defence.

Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes dented after Girona draw

Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes dented after Girona draw

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona, allowing Barcelona to potentially extend their lead in LaLiga.

Maradona had bipolar disorder, court hears in death trial

Maradona had bipolar disorder, court hears in death trial

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A psychologist testifies in Diego Maradona's death trial, stating the football legend had bipolar disorder and required strict alcohol abstinence.

Mounting Injuries Threaten Stars Ahead Of The World Cup

Mounting Injuries Threaten Stars Ahead Of The World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Several high-profile football players are facing injuries ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about their participation in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and other stars are among those sidelined, while the packed playing schedule is drawing criticism.

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Rafael Jodar in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, securing his spot in the semi-finals and becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments.

Saka takes Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final

Saka takes Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 on aggregate, to reach the Champions League final for the second time in their history. Bukayo Saka's goal proved decisive in a tense semi-final clash.

Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Barcelona final

Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Barcelona final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Real Madrid booked a Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday.

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan.

Barcelona rout Bilbao on Camp Nou return, rise to top

Barcelona rout Bilbao on Camp Nou return, rise to top

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Ferran Torres struck twice as Barcelona marked their long-awaited return to their Camp Nou Stadium with an emphatic 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Sinner's clay secret could crush Alcaraz at French Open

Sinner's clay secret could crush Alcaraz at French Open

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner's dedication to patience and control has transformed him into a formidable clay court player, making him a favourite for the French Open, even as he navigates the mental challenges of heightened expectations and a potential rematch with Carlos Alcaraz.

Pep Munoz to Lead Bengaluru FC Until 2027

Pep Munoz to Lead Bengaluru FC Until 2027

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Bengaluru FC has appointed Spaniard Pep Munoz as their new head coach, signing him until the end of the 2026-27 season. Munoz brings experience from FC Barcelona's youth setup and a successful stint in Cambodia.

Barcelona rally to beat Alaves; Bayern survive scare

Barcelona rally to beat Alaves; Bayern survive scare

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday.

Former World No. 3 Tsitsipas' free fall continues with Munich exit

Former World No. 3 Tsitsipas' free fall continues with Munich exit

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Stefanos Tsitsipas' struggles continue with a first-round exit in Munich, as injuries and inconsistent form see his ranking drop to its lowest in eight years.

Real Madrid Humble Barcelona In Spicy El Clasico

Real Madrid Humble Barcelona In Spicy El Clasico

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham earned Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a spiky El Clasico on Sunday that snapped a four-match losing streak against their rivals and extended their lead atop the LaLiga standings.

LaLiga: Sevilla end Barcelona's unbeaten streak

LaLiga: Sevilla end Barcelona's unbeaten streak

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Sevilla ended defending champions Barcelona's unbeaten streak in the Spanish League with a crushing 4-1 defeat, in Madrid, on Sunday.

Arsenal edge past Sporting to reach Champions League semis

Arsenal edge past Sporting to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Arsenal edged past Sporting to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive season with a 0-0 home draw earning them a 1-0 aggregate victory.

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks' Barcelona to victory; Inter Milan, Roma win

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks' Barcelona to victory; Inter Milan, Roma win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Barcelona closed the gap on their rivals Real Madrid, moving up to 28 points and pulling two clear of third-placed Villarreal.

Soccer: Atletico book Copa del Rey final spot despite Barca thrashing

Soccer: Atletico book Copa del Rey final spot despite Barca thrashing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Barcelona came within a whisker of an improbable comeback after last month's thrashing, with 18-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal, starting in place of the injured Frenkie De Jong, scoring in each half and Raphinha converting a penalty after Pedri was fouled.

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Spanish police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly, drawing condemnation from government and football authorities over racism in stadiums.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal, but Inter Miami CF were knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Nashville SC.

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Kai Havertz scored a late goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Getafe shock Real Madrid, open up LaLiga title race

Getafe shock Real Madrid, open up LaLiga title race

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Getafe secured a surprising 1-0 victory against Real Madrid in LaLiga, courtesy of Martin Satriano's stunning volley, leaving Barcelona with a four-point lead at the top of the table.

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Osasuna dent Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match, with goals from Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia del Haro. The loss gives Barcelona a chance to overtake Real Madrid in the title race.

LaLiga shock: Getafe's Abqar sent off for grabbing opponent's groin

LaLiga shock: Getafe's Abqar sent off for grabbing opponent's groin

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Getafe defender Abdel Abqar was sent off after VAR spotted him grabbing Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Srloth during a LaLiga clash, as Atletico secured a 1-0 win.

PIX: Vinicius nets brace as Real Madrid edge Atletico in thriller

PIX: Vinicius nets brace as Real Madrid edge Atletico in thriller

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Real Madrid squeezed past Atletico in a pulsating Madrid derby while Inter were held, keeping Serie A title race alive.

Barcelona rally past Oviedo to stay unbeaten in LaLiga

Barcelona rally past Oviedo to stay unbeaten in LaLiga

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The result keeps Barcelona second in the table on 16 points from six games, two behind leaders Real Madrid. Oviedo remain 18th with just three points.

Barcelona reinstate Ter Segan as captain!

Barcelona reinstate Ter Segan as captain!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Ter Stegen back as Barcelona captain after signing LaLiga medical authorisation

Shreyas Iyer's Memorable FC Barcelona Moment!

Shreyas Iyer's Memorable FC Barcelona Moment!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Shreyas Iyer cherished a memento for life as he was presented with a personalised jersey by Spanish giants FC Barcelona.

Messi injured! Inter Miami's season opener in danger?

Messi injured! Inter Miami's season opener in danger?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi did not participate in training on Wednesday due to a muscle strain in his left hamstring, with his injury leading to the postponement of what was supposed to be the reigning MLS Cup champions' preseason finale.

Security guard tackles Messi during Inter Miami match

Security guard tackles Messi during Inter Miami match

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Lionel Messi was accidentally tackled by a security guard during Inter Miami's friendly win over Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico after a fan invaded the pitch.

Hamilton praises Ferrari for amazing amount of mileage

Hamilton praises Ferrari for amazing amount of mileage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Hamilton encouraged by 'amazing' mileage in new Ferrari