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ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Argentina will face Columbia in their Copa America title defence on Sunday, July 14.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Key stats ahead of Champions final

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Key stats ahead of Champions final

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The two teams have met eight times in the European Cup, with Real winning four times and Liverpool three.

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Former player and reserve team boss Santiago Solari has been put in caretaker charge after negotiations between the club and former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte broke down on Monday, the club added.

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona.

Williams brothers lead Bilbao into King's Cup final

Williams brothers lead Bilbao into King's Cup final

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Ernesto Valverde's Bilbao team punished the visitors with clinical counter-attacks, playing with the advantage of having won the first leg 1-0 in Madrid.

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

PIX: Real Madrid punish Liverpool; Man City edge Dortmund

PIX: Real Madrid punish Liverpool; Man City edge Dortmund

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. score twice as his side punished a sloppy Liverpool to win 3-1, while Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.

'Real Madrid will always be Ronaldo's home'

'Real Madrid will always be Ronaldo's home'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Real Madrid paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo in a statement on their website on Tuesday after the Portuguese forward joined Juventus to end his nine-year stay with the Spanish giants.

Real Madrid's Ramos, Medvedev test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Ramos, Medvedev test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos faced a new setback in a season littered with injury problems when his club said on Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Barcelona were hailed as La Liga champions-elect in the Catalan media after their 1-0 win at Real Madrid on Saturday, while the capital's press called for sweeping changes at Real after another domestic failure.

Would love to play longer and give my son a memory of myself playing: Rafa

Would love to play longer and give my son a memory of myself playing: Rafa

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The revamped Champions League will feature a tennis-style seeding system for the last-16 knockout phase, UEFA said.

Bale could finish career at Real Madrid, says agent

Bale could finish career at Real Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Playing without crowd will be peculiar: Suarez

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Delighted world number one Novak Djokovic said he was back to his best after winning a third Madrid Open title on Sunday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4.

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

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday in new manager Ruben Amorim's first Premier League match at Old Trafford.

'I don't follow the records, the records follow me'

'I don't follow the records, the records follow me'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo capped his first full Saudi Pro League season in style as he broke the record for the most goals scored in one campaign.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Heartbreak for Inter! Oblak heroics send Atletico to CL quarters

Heartbreak for Inter! Oblak heroics send Atletico to CL quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid needed a penalty shootout to edge past Inter Milan and reach the Champions league quarter-finals after a dramatic last-16 clash ended 2-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Gloomy outlook at Madrid despite big spending spree

Gloomy outlook at Madrid despite big spending spree

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Madrid won only two of their seven pre-season games

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A naturally shy character who rarely gave interviews or spoke Spanish in public, Bale never ingratiated himself to Madrid supporters

PIX: Real Madrid seal record 34th La Liga title

PIX: Real Madrid seal record 34th La Liga title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Real Madrid clinched a record-extending 34th La Liga title with one game to spare by beating Villarreal 2-1 at home on Thursday thanks to two goals from their leading scorer Karim Benzema. Real have 86 points after 37 games, seven more than deposed champions Barcelona who were beaten 2-1 at home to Osasuna.

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Real Madrid

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Real Madrid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Rampant Eibar humiliated European champions Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win in La Liga on Saturday.

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Then 18, Talash crossed the border into Pakistan after Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 before settling in Spain as a refugee the following year. The International Olympics Committee changed break-dancer Talash's life forever by including her in its refugee squad for the Paris Games.

Spain Masters: Sikki-Sumeeth knocked out in semis

Spain Masters: Sikki-Sumeeth knocked out in semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

On Friday, Supanida Katethong came out on top against Indian star PV Sindhu in an intense quarter-final battle in which the Thai shuttler emerged 24-26, 21-17, 22-20 winner in one hour and 17 minutes.

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Real Madrid striker is accused of complicity in the alleged targeting of midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, who plays for the Greek Super League club Olympiacos. Prosecutors allege that Benzema encouraged Valbuena, 37, to pay the blackmailers.

We miss Cristiano, says Real Madrid's Modric

We miss Cristiano, says Real Madrid's Modric

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Cristiano scored 50 goals and you can't find someone today who scores that many. Some of us have to take a step forward and, while not scoring 50, what we need is two or three players who score 15, 20, or 10 goals and we don't have that.'

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Both the ATP and WTA Tours released a joint statement saying the decision was taken in line with local authorities due to "health and safety concerns" and they were reassessing the calendar for the rest of the year.

Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid get 2-window transfer bans - FIFA

Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid get 2-window transfer bans - FIFA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Real Madrid and their neighbours Atletico Madrid have both been banned from signing new players for the next two transfer windows for breaching rules over the transfer of minors, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Thursday. The ban does not cover the current transfer window, which runs until the end of this month. "The two clubs were found to have violated several provisions concerning the international transfer and first registration of minor players," said FIFA in a statement.

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

La Liga: Real Madrid close on title with late Ramos goal

La Liga: Real Madrid close on title with late Ramos goal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Real, who have not won the title since 2017, lead the table on 74 points, four ahead of Barca with five games left and have a superior head-to-head record over the Catalans which would give them the trophy if both teams finished the season level on points.

Struggling Real Madrid held by Levante

Struggling Real Madrid held by Levante

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Giampaolo Pazzini struck an 89th-minute equaliser on his Levante debut to earn his side a deserved 2-2 draw against struggling giants Real Madrid on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.