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Magnificent Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake

Magnificent Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 19-year-old ravaged Argentina from start to finish in France's thrilling 4-3 win in Kazan

Racism rising like 'epidemic' in football

Racism rising like 'epidemic' in football

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Italy in particular has got a very big problem, I would go as far as to say it's an epidemic, said FARE's executive director Piara Powar

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Was the controversial VAR penalty the turning point in World Cup final?

Was the controversial VAR penalty the turning point in World Cup final?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

A debatable penalty awarded with the use of FIFA's new video replay system proved a turning point in the World Cup final on Sunday and raised more questions over whether the new technology is being used in the way it was originally intended.

Never mind the goals, Giroud key to France's hopes

Never mind the goals, Giroud key to France's hopes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

France centre forward Olivier Giroud has failed to score at the World Cup in Russia but is still a vital cog in their plans for Sunday's final against Croatia in Moscow.

PSG stay unbeaten, Ibrahimovic cuts Marseille's lead to a point

PSG stay unbeaten, Ibrahimovic cuts Marseille's lead to a point

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic converted a first-half penalty for a 1-0 home win against Nice that took his side back within a point of Ligue 1 leaders Olympique de Marseille.

Football Extras: Indian eves beat Indonesia in Olympic qualifier

Football Extras: Indian eves beat Indonesia in Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

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

10-man PSG make winning start to Ligue 1 campaign

10-man PSG make winning start to Ligue 1 campaign

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Ten-man Paris St Germain got the defence of their Ligue 1 title off to a good start when Lucas's second-half strike earned them a 1-0 win at Lille on Friday.

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

A summary of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A.

Giroud defies boo-boys with double in France win

Giroud defies boo-boys with double in France win

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Much-maligned Olivier Giroud struck twice to help attack-minded France sink Scotland 3-0 in a final warm-up game on Saturday before they launch Euro 2016 on home soil next week.

Champions League: PHOTOS: PSG advance to knock-outs; Napoli draw at Besiktas

Champions League: PHOTOS: PSG advance to knock-outs; Napoli draw at Besiktas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Thomas Meunier volleyed a spectacular last-minute goal to give Paris St Germain a 2-1 win at FC Basel, which took them into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Paris-Saint Germain clinch third successive Ligue 1 title

Paris-Saint Germain clinch third successive Ligue 1 title

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Paris St Germain clinched a third successive Ligue 1 title, with a game to spare, and stayed on course for an unprecedented domestic treble with a 2-1 win at Montpellier on Saturday.

Champions League: History beckons for Man City against PSG

Champions League: History beckons for Man City against PSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Manchester City look to take an important step in their transformation into one of the world's leading clubs on Tuesday by reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time.

Ligue 1: Ibrahimovic shines again as PSG stay eight points clear

Ligue 1: Ibrahimovic shines again as PSG stay eight points clear

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again the chief tormentor as French champions Paris St Germain won 3-0 at Bastia to stay eight points clear at top of the Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Euro 2016: Quiet Kante shows he can make it count even for Les Bleus

Euro 2016: Quiet Kante shows he can make it count even for Les Bleus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Blue is definitely the colour for the discreet N'Golo Kante, now shining for France on the pitches of Euro 2016 after playing a key role in LeicesterCity's fairytale run to the Premier League title in England.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Soccer PIX: Real increase lead at top; Bayern shocked

Soccer PIX: Real increase lead at top; Bayern shocked

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Eden Hazard finally scored his first goal for Real Madrid as his side beat second-placed Granada 4-2 in a highly entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to go four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Football Extras: Now, Colombia women footballers revolt

Football Extras: Now, Colombia women footballers revolt

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

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

Late goals send France into quarter-finals

Late goals send France into quarter-finals

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

France ended Nigeria's hopes of a first World Cup quarter-final appearance when they scored two late goals to beat the Super Eagles 2-0 in a rough second-round match on Monday.

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sweden missed the influence of captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was resting a sore calf muscle, as they struggled to create chances in a dull 0-0 draw with Slovenia in their penultimate Euro 2016 warm-up in Malmo on Monday.

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Paris St Germain's then sports director Leonardo declared the club were ready for tougher competitions in Europe two years ago but Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final exit suggests PSG need more time to reach the top.

Champions League Preview: Sevilla aim to drag Bayern out of their comfort zone

Champions League Preview: Sevilla aim to drag Bayern out of their comfort zone

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Sevilla will attempt to draw Bayern Munich out of their comfort zone and take the game to the Germans,

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Valverde said he was concerned about the team's away form after they were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by promoted Granada

Euro soccer round-up: Roma hand Juve second successive defeat

Euro soccer round-up: Roma hand Juve second successive defeat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

After losing only three league games last season Juventus have now lost the first two of the new campaign as a deserved 2-1 defeat at AS Roma on Sunday condemned the champions to their worst-ever Serie A start.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo miss turns into an assist as Juve beat Lazio

Football Briefs: Ronaldo miss turns into an assist as Juve beat Lazio

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

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

Champions League PIX: Juventus down United; City and Real win

Champions League PIX: Juventus down United; City and Real win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Images from Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League group stage matches.

Euro football round-up: PSG thump Angers 5-1; Milan drop points

Euro football round-up: PSG thump Angers 5-1; Milan drop points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Photos from matches played in the French Ligue 1 and Serie A matches played on Saturday

PIX: PSG overwhelm Real Madrid; Atletico hold Juve

PIX: PSG overwhelm Real Madrid; Atletico hold Juve

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo had an unusually quiet game after scoring a hat-trick against Atletico in last year's competition, although he came within inches of grabbing a last-gasp winner when he sent a shot just past the far post.

Substitute Loic Remy on target as France beat Spain

Substitute Loic Remy on target as France beat Spain

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

New Chelsea signing Loic Remy grabbed the only goal as France squeezed past 2010 world champions Spain 1-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France.

Football Briefs: Dybala brace helps Juve down Torino; PSG draw

Football Briefs: Dybala brace helps Juve down Torino; PSG draw

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

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

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

France decimated Iceland in a 5-2 win to end the Nordic nations Euro 2016 dream run in the quarter-final on Sunday.

Football PHOTOS: France, Germany emerge winners

Football PHOTOS: France, Germany emerge winners

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

France striker Olivier Giroud ended a run of 10 international games without a goal by netting a stunning winner as the world champions claimed a deserved 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their Nations League clash on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

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

Football PICS: Juventus sink Bologna; Dortmund back to winning ways

Football PICS: Juventus sink Bologna; Dortmund back to winning ways

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Paulo Dybala came off the bench to give unbeaten Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win away to a brave Bologna side who had the better of the match and hit the post in stoppage time on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi dragged Barcelona back from two goals down by scoring twice to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Valencia in a thrilling encounter.

CL: Favourites PSG could find Chelsea tough to crack in last 16 tie

CL: Favourites PSG could find Chelsea tough to crack in last 16 tie

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain would be odds-on certainties to easily beat Chelsea and take a big step towards the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday if statistics and domestic form decided matches.

Champions League: City ease through despite loss; Juve stun Spurs

Champions League: City ease through despite loss; Juve stun Spurs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Manchester City advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals despite suffering their first home loss in over a year, going through 5-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 defeat by Swiss champions Basel on Wednesday.

CL PHOTOS: Barca snap PSG's unbeaten streak; Porto stun Bayern

CL PHOTOS: Barca snap PSG's unbeaten streak; Porto stun Bayern

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Barcelona took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals.