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Champions League: Four more slots allotted from 2024-25 season

Champions League: Four more slots allotted from 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2022

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said they were committed to "qualification based on sporting merit".

Soccer: Lazio strike late to draw vs Juve

Soccer: Lazio strike late to draw vs Juve

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Juventus have 13 points from seven games, three behind leaders AC Milan who host Verona later on Sunday. Lazio have 11 points.

Soccer PIX: Barca thump Osasuna; PSG extend lead

Soccer PIX: Barca thump Osasuna; PSG extend lead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Ferran Torres scored a brace and Ousmane Dembele made two assists as a red-hot Barcelona rolled over Osasuna 4-0 on Sunday to earn their fourth consecutive LaLiga win.

PSG close training facility after COVID-19 outbreak

PSG close training facility after COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The training centre will be closed until Monday and another screening session will be carried out on Friday.

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Lionel Messi's early goal earned Paris St Germain a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday as they opened a two-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd trouble

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd trouble

Rediff.com31 May 2022

He acknowledged that police had been caught off-guard by local delinquents who turned up to cause trouble at the match. But defending the security protocols in place, the minister said France had only had three months to prepare after the venue was moved from Russia.

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Argentine joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option of extending it by another year after Barcelona made it clear they could not afford to keep him because of LaLiga's financial fair play rules.

Soccer Extras: Mbappe set to leave PSG next season?

Soccer Extras: Mbappe set to leave PSG next season?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

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

French club doctor commits suicide after contracting coronavirus

French club doctor commits suicide after contracting coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'I was told Doctor Gonzalez had left a note in which he mentioned that he had tested positive for COVID-19'

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forwards Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema struck to give their side a 2-0 win at home to Eibar in La Liga

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Bayern Munich conceded a stoppage-time equaliser through VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy from the penalty spot for a 2-2 on Saturday, the champions' third consecutive Bundesliga draw.

Did Messi and his Barca teammates breach COVID protocols?

Did Messi and his Barca teammates breach COVID protocols?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Argentine striker had hosted a team meeting on Monday to kick start preparations for the clash against Atletico Madrid.

PSG hire former captain Pochettino as new manager

PSG hire former captain Pochettino as new manager

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Mauricio Pochettino, who played for PSG as a defender in the early 2000s and also captained the side, has been out of a job since being dismissed by Spurs in November 2019.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

PSG's Di Maria, Marquinhos' homes robbed during match

PSG's Di Maria, Marquinhos' homes robbed during match

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Paris St Germain players Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos were robbed during their club's Sunday home game against Nantes, French sports daily L'Equipe said, adding members of their families were held hostage during the events.

PIX: PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph

PIX: PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain completed a domestic treble as they beat Olympique Lyonnais 6-5 on penalties to lift the French League Cup on Friday with the match ending in a 0-0 stalemate after regular and extra time. Second-half substitute Pablo Sarabia scored PSG's final penalty in the shootout after goalkeeper Keylor Navas had saved Bertrand Traore's spot kick to give the Ligue 1 champions and French Cup winners their ninth League Cup trophy.

Meet the first female referee in men's Champions League

Meet the first female referee in men's Champions League

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Stephanie Frappart made history by becoming the first female to referee a men's UEFA Champions League match.

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Man United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal, even though both teams had already faced each other in the group stage.

Inter to allow first-team players to train at its training centre

Inter to allow first-team players to train at its training centre

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Although players have been allowed to start individual training, Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said it is too early to talk about the resumption of football season.

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Real Madrid dug deep in a 3-0 home win against lowly Alaves in the La Liga, but Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain their second Ligue 1 loss of the season.

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Paris St Germain will look at playing Champions League home matches in another country after the French government on Tuesday decided to end the 2019-20 domestic season, the Ligue 1 club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday.

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Inter Milan got a crucial 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

When Barca and Neymar were at the peak of their powers in 2017, however, he shook world football by heading to PSG for a record-smashing 222 million euros ($269.89 million).

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

Neymar ready to quit PSG for Real or Barcelona?

Neymar ready to quit PSG for Real or Barcelona?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Sporting director Leonardo Araujo, back for a second stint in the role, has said the Brazilian can leave if a buyer is found.

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris St Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his Parc des Princes debut on Sunday.

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Antoine Griezmann scored two goals and provided two assists as Barcelona staged a stunning last-gasp comeback before beating Granada 5-3

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Brescia left Mario Balotelli on the bench after coach Fabio Grosso said the maverick striker had not put in enough effort in training during the week.

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

He will not be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea as Arsenal are awaiting visa clearance, the club said.

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

This is the first time that PSG is featuring in the finals of the Champions League.

Football Focus: Lewandowski named Bundesliga's Player of the Season

Football Focus: Lewandowski named Bundesliga's Player of the Season

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

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

PSG say scans 'reassuring' after Neymar twists ankle

PSG say scans 'reassuring' after Neymar twists ankle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'It could have been worse, but once again God spared me something more serious.'

Football: Ronaldo recovers from COVID-19 infection

Football: Ronaldo recovers from COVID-19 infection

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

PSG's Neymar out until at least mid-November says Tuchel

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.

Nice striker Balotelli banned for two matches

Nice striker Balotelli banned for two matches

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Mario Balotelli has been banned for two games after being sent off near the end of Nice's 0-0 draw with Girondins de Bordeaux on December 21, Ligue 1's disciplinary said on Thursday.