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Fire-fighter Casemiro provides the spark for Brazil

Fire-fighter Casemiro provides the spark for Brazil

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Brazil defensive midfielder Casemiro took a break from putting out fires to score a scorching goal that sent his side into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Switzerland.

Racists have no place in a football stadium: Vinicius Jr

Racists have no place in a football stadium: Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Atletico said they are collaborating with authorities to identify the abusers who would be banned by the club. The Prosecutor's Office of Madrid is also investigating the case.

Guardiola: Pele's legacy will always remain

Guardiola: Pele's legacy will always remain

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

"In this period, everyone's thinking of New Year's Eve, the distraction can be a problem. Two days after Leeds, we have to be ready."

World Cup: Raphinha anxious but wants to win for fans

World Cup: Raphinha anxious but wants to win for fans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

"I don't see it as pressure, a team like Brazil is always a contender for the World Cup or any other title that they play for. The demand of the fans is normal because we are a high-quality team, with big names,"

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist.

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.

Dont mooch, just play, Mbappe, advises Henry

Dont mooch, just play, Mbappe, advises Henry

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

"Nobody likes to be exposed to what you're not good at, you just don't like it. But there is something that is bigger than anything else and that is the club," Henry said on CBS Sports on Tuesday.

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

PSG's big buy has been left out squad for the Ligue 1 match against Brest.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'We have some of the players that call the biggest media attention in the world so we take it naturally, it's our dream winning a World Cup. Pressure is inevitable.'

The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

West Ham United's Michail Antonio has come to the defence of teammate Kurt Zouma, who has been targeted by fans for abusing his cats.

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In the early hours Monday, his body arrived under fireworks in the city of about 430,000 people from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital.

'Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia'

'Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Croatia were not the favourites to reach the last four again but they came through two penalty shootouts in a repeat of their 2018 exploits.

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.

Sports Shorts: IAAF extends ban against Russia

Sports Shorts: IAAF extends ban against Russia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

PSG can exploit Bayern's high defensive line, says Rooney

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

VOTE! COPA AMERICA: Brazil vs Argentina

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The Copa America 2021 championship final will be played between Brazil and Argentina from 05:30 am IST Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Paris St Germain reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich as they progressed on away goals

PIX: PSG thump Leipzig to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG thump Leipzig to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League semi-final played between PSG and Leipzig at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon on Tuesday.

PIX: PSG rally to edge past Atalanta into Champions League semis

PIX: PSG rally to edge past Atalanta into Champions League semis

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Super sub Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting struck the stoppage-time winner.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Mbappe breaks Messi's record

Mbappe breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Becomes youngest player to reach 20 Champions League goals.

What went wrong for PSG in Champions League final

What went wrong for PSG in Champions League final

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain believe they can learn from their run to the Champions League final and become European champions after coming closer than ever in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Champions League: Super-subs Mbappe, Choupo-Moting turn it PSG's way

Champions League: Super-subs Mbappe, Choupo-Moting turn it PSG's way

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Atalanta, who had a fairtytale run, making it to the quarter-finals of Europe's top club competition, were looking good to progress when Mario Pasalic scored the opening goal in the 26th minute to hand the Italians a one-goal lead.

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

A summary of Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Sports Shorts: Ruiz stuns Joshua for World heavyweight crown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Saturday.

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

But his family could not join him in Brazil for the Copa due to COVID-19 restrictions, so he found the next best way to celebrate with them -- a video call!

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

AC Milan entered the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in eleven years, with a draw in the round of 16 second leg against Tottenham Hotspurs.

PICS: PSG beat 10-man St Etienne to win French Cup

PICS: PSG beat 10-man St Etienne to win French Cup

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Loic Perrin's rough tackle in the 26th put Kylian Mbappe out of the game.

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022

Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup, joining Brazil and Argentina as qualifiers from the South America

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

How Kohli deals with trolls

How Kohli deals with trolls

Rediff.com31 May 2021

He lets his bat do the talking.

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has defended centre-back Gerard Pique's right to make comments about referees favouring Real Madrid.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

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.

Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Brazil opened the 2021 Copa America with a 3-0 win over a depleted Venezuela