News for '-el-mundo'

Mourinho accepts 1 year in prison in Spanish tax case, reports El Mundo

Mourinho accepts 1 year in prison in Spanish tax case, reports El Mundo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Mourinho is unlikely to serve any time in jail under the deal because Spanish law states that a sentence of under two years for a first offence can be served on probation. The Spanish tax agency was not immediately available for comment.

Man City's Nunes arrested for robbery

Man City's Nunes arrested for robbery

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Brazil-born Nunes, 26, joined Premier League champions Manchester City from Wolverhampton Wanderers last season.

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The club have been trying to rebuild the squad with Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena being sold to make way for free signings Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia.

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Nadal confirmed the rumours that he will be a father soon.

Was Messi going to join Man City if Catalonia ceded from Spain?

Was Messi going to join Man City if Catalonia ceded from Spain?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Spanish media claims that the Barca talisman was in talks to move to City, a claim that City coach Guardiola denies.

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Ronaldo 'accepts prison sentence', 18.8 million euro fine in tax case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities

'Real' reason why Iker Casillas left...

'Real' reason why Iker Casillas left...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Departing Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas was forced out by club president Florentino Perez and is too good to play for a 'third-tier' side like Porto, his parents were quoted as saying on Sunday.

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Messi has no current contractual link with the Catalans after his deal expired on June 30

My heart is young, says bridegroom to be Di Stefano

My heart is young, says bridegroom to be Di Stefano

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano, who will be 87 in July, has proved he still has plenty of joie de vivre by announcing he plans to marry a Costa Rican woman 50 years his junior.

US treasure hunter locates Osama's body bag

US treasure hunter locates Osama's body bag

Rediff.com4 May 2012

With the help of recent photos released by the US Navy showing the Laden's final resting place, Warren claims to have pinpointed the location of the body bag, and now wants $200,000 to recover it from the sea.

No agreement to sign Ronaldo say Real

No agreement to sign Ronaldo say Real

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon has denied the existence of a secret agreement by which Manchester United will sell Cristiano Ronaldo to the Primera Liga champions at the end of this season.

Villa not interested in Man City move

Villa not interested in Man City move

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Valencia striker David Villa has no intention of moving to a club outside Spain, his agent was quoted as saying on Friday. The Times newspaper quoted Valencia vice president Fernando Gomez on Thursday as saying that the Primera Liga club had discussed the sale of the Spanish international to Manchester City.

Money isn't everything: Mourinho

Money isn't everything: Mourinho

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has denied that the club's success is purely down to the financial muscle of owner Roman Abramovich.

Ronaldo poised to leave Real

Ronaldo poised to leave Real

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

AC Milan has made a 4 million-pound offer offer for the Brazilian striker.

Barca out to finish Benfica

Barca out to finish Benfica

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Real Madrid to name Luxemburgo as coach

Real Madrid to name Luxemburgo as coach

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The coach of Brazilian champions Santos might take over as the third new coach of Real Madrid this season, Spanish media reports said.

Barca cup defeat is wake-up call: Ronaldinho

Barca cup defeat is wake-up call: Ronaldinho

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

"This will result will serve to keep our feet on the ground," the Brazilian was quoted as saying.

Don't postpone or move Clasico, says Barca boss

Don't postpone or move Clasico, says Barca boss

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Valverde believes the match should go ahead as planned.

Barcelona eye van Bommel

Barcelona eye van Bommel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

PSG have set their sights on Messi, with PSG's players, coaches talking of their excitement about the prospect of bringing the Argentine to the French capital

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Neymar is close to signing a three-year contract extension with Barcelona that will tie the Brazil captain to the La Liga champions until June 2021, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old forward is a reported target of top European clubs and his current deal expires in June 2018. El Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday that Manchester United were launching a "total offensive" to acquire Neymar.

Juventus's Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Juventus's Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Juventus and Argentina soccer forward Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms, the Italian Serie A club said on Saturday, making him one of the most high-profile players to be infected so far.

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to their first soccer gold medal at an Olympic Games, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. Neymar, who has scored 85 goals in 141 games in his three seasons at Barcelona, was given permission to stay in Brazil until after international games early next month. "I think it's a good decision to grant him (Neymar) that," Pique told El Mundo Deportivo. "He has earned it.

Catalan independence: What will happen to Barca star Messi

Catalan independence: What will happen to Barca star Messi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

One of the publications, the French investigative portal Mediapart, said Ronaldo and his Portuguese compatriot Mourinho had benefited from a tax optimisation system developed by their agent Jorge Mendes, who owns Gestifute.

Euro 2016: Iniesta's secret is all in his head

Euro 2016: Iniesta's secret is all in his head

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Spain's influential midfielder Andres Iniesta says the secret to his top form at Euro 2016 has been his speed of thought. The 32-year-old Barcelona captain has made a smooth transition from an attacking role to central midfield and been instrumental in his country's two victories over the Czech Republic and Turkey in Group D.

Messi has unfinished business going into Copa America

Messi has unfinished business going into Copa America

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Argentina's Lionel Messi has unfinished business going into the Centenary Copa America that is being staged in the United States with the Barcelona star keen to help his nation capture a first major title in 23 years.

Real to give Casillas official send-off after all!

Real to give Casillas official send-off after all!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Real Madrid have decided to give departing goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas an official send-off later on Monday following criticism over the low-key nature of his tearful farewell news conference on Sunday.

Nadal hits out at doping accusers, says rivals are 'totally clean'

Nadal hits out at doping accusers, says rivals are 'totally clean'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Rafael Nadal is convinced that none of his rivals are taking performance-enhancing drugs and believes that people who have accused him of doping have 'personal problems'.

Messi registers his 650th goal for Barca; PSG lose

Messi registers his 650th goal for Barca; PSG lose

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Lionel Messi scored his 650th goal for Barcelona while Antoine Griezmann struck the winner in a 2-1 home success over Athletic Bilbao

Euro 2016: Struggles in front of goal concern Spain coach Del Bosque

Euro 2016: Struggles in front of goal concern Spain coach Del Bosque

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Spain are among the favourites to win the European Championship this summer but the team's 1-0 home defeat to Georgia on Tuesday has set alarm bells ringing. In their last warm-up game before the tournament and nearly two years on from their first-round exit at the World Cup in Brazil, Spain lost to a team ranked number 137 by FIFA. "Gatillazo" (Damp squib) was the headline in Wednesday's AS newspaper after the team's loss in Getafe.

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'I don't understand Spain without Catalonia. I don't want to understand or see it'

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

"C'est fini". With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell statement on Sunday to the Real Madrid fans he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

'Grandpa' Horner becomes oldest Grand Tour winner

'Grandpa' Horner becomes oldest Grand Tour winner

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

American Chris Horner, nicknamed 'Grandpa' by his peers, created more than one landmark when he won the Tour of Spain on Sunday at the age of 41.

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

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

Costa's Chelsea exit a 'real shame' for Premier League

Costa's Chelsea exit a 'real shame' for Premier League

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'We want to thank him (Costa) for what he did with this club. We wish him all the best for the future'

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Rediff.com lists those sportsmen who have been accused of 'sleeping with the enemy'