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Ronaldo to retire at Real Madrid?

Ronaldo to retire at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo will call curtains on his illustrious career at Real Madrid, according to the Portuguese international's agent.

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Spanish media has reported that Solari, 42, is to be relieved of his duties

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Osaka survives test to reach last 16

Real Madrid sack coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid sack coach Ancelotti

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Real Madrid have sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti after the world's richest club by income failed to win major silverware this season.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Portuguese is reported to be demanding another new deal to bring his salary in line with Lionel Messi and Neymar, the top two earners in world soccer.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Real Madrid after winning a fourth Champions League crown with the Spanish side in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, saying he would soon make an announcement on his future.

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

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

Will Real Madrid dash Atletico's dreams?

Will Real Madrid dash Atletico's dreams?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Atletico Madrid have built a reputation for gargantuan achievements under coach Diego Simeone and have not given up hope of a remarkable turnaround against Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Rafa Benitez has been sacked as coach of Real Madrid, according to reports in the Spanish press. Sunday night's 2-2 draw with Valencia has proved to be the final straw for president Florentino Perez with the club likely to confirm the news soon. France legend Zinedine Zidane - the coach of Real Madrid's second team, Castilla - is expected to take over.

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's miserable run of results continued on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Levante, their third successive loss in all competitions which piles more pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui.

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Welsh winger is thriving in the absence of Ronaldo and Madrid have three wins from four La Liga matches.

La Liga: Benzema gives Madrid win over Rayo amid boos

La Liga: Benzema gives Madrid win over Rayo amid boos

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Late Griezmann strike ends Atletico's away day hoodoo

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid paint the town white during parade

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid paint the town white during parade

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Real Madrid supporters urged Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club during celebrations at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Sunday to mark their third consecutive Champions League title after an open-top bus parade through the Spanish capital.

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out when play begins next week, not on the Caja Magica's three red dust courts, but on gaming consoles.

Zidane on why he quit as Real Madrid coach

Zidane on why he quit as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he had stepped down as Real Madrid coach as the club's hierarchy did not have enough faith in him to rebuild an ageing squad.

La Liga: Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves

La Liga: Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Zinedine Zidane's Real side demonstrated their new-found grit to re-take the lead

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Real Mallorca made a dream return to La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Eibar at the Estadi Son Moix on Saturday, less than two months after sealing back-to-back promotions to rejoin Spain's soccer elite.

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Saturday's La Liga game at Athletic Bilbao, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday, after the Wales international picked up yet another injury on his return to action on Tuesday after 63 days out.

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.

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.

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

PHOTOS: Barcelona, Real Madrid bag nervy wins

PHOTOS: Barcelona, Real Madrid bag nervy wins

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Lionel Messi's double strike helped Barcelona scrape a 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid, who needed a brace from Isco to beat Sporting Gijon by the same scoreline.

'Angry Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid'

'Angry Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He, however, believes that Ronaldo will stay at the club.

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Madrid hailed as 'Masters of the Universe' after crushing Juve

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain fans celebrate World Cup glory

Soccer PIX: Dortmund cruise past Freiburg; Betis win

Soccer PIX: Dortmund cruise past Freiburg; Betis win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Metz draw at Marseille to end losing streak

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The local government, meanwhile, is deploying more than 200 national police officers to prevent crowds assembling, with mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida also asking people to stay away.

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored in each half to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday that secured them top spot in Champions League Group E, the first time since 2016 that they had reached the knockouts as group winners.

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos suggested after the Barcelona game that the players would not welcome him.

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Portuguese forward, who also scored a treble in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and five goals across that tie, is revelling in the central striker's role he has adopted this season.

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The Canadian set the tournament alight with a scintillating, three-set win over Maria Sharapova on Tuesday after her outspoken comments about the Russian returning from her 15-month doping ban, including calling her a cheater.

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Real appointed former Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on Tuesday, but Allegri had been among the front-runners to take over from Zidane, who quit after winning a remarkable three successive Champions League trophies.

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Real Madrid's 5-0 thrashing of Granada on Saturday equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions. Reuters Sport takes a look at the factors behind their run.

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has praised Zinedine Zidane for changing the "recent history" of the club as a player and a coach. Promoted from his position as head coach of the club's reserve team to be Rafa Benitez's replacement in January, three-times world player of the year Zidane steered Real to a runners-up finish in La Liga and to their 11th European Cup. "The key element is Zidane," Perez told Marca on Tuesday. "He has changed the recent history of Real Madrid. Since 2001 he has created a way to understand football that has helped us win these European Cups." Zidane was signed as a player in Perez's first term as president and his spectacular volley in the final in Glasgow in 2002 gave Real their ninth European title. The Frenchman was an assistant to head coach Carlo Ancelotti when Real beat Atletico in Lisbon in the 2014 final.