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PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Images from Wednesday's Champions League matches, between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, and Manchester City and Sporting CP

Soccer PICS: Ronaldo takes Juve to top; Monaco hold PSG

Soccer PICS: Ronaldo takes Juve to top; Monaco hold PSG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Ronaleo netted his 14th league goal for Juve this season while PSG's winning streak was snapped by Monaco in a 3-3 draw. Here are images from the matches played on Sunday

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

Virat Kohli hits 100M followers on Instagram

Virat Kohli hits 100M followers on Instagram

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Kohli is also the fourth most followed sportsperson on Instagram

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A first-half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 victory away to Cadiz that moved them top of La Liga.

PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out for Paris St Germain's opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the French Ligue 1 champions said.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Portuguese star is set to earn $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonus after his return to United.

Champions League draw: Barca to face PSG in last 16

Champions League draw: Barca to face PSG in last 16

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The two-legged ties will be played from February 16.

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol, while Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory.

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Valverde refused to answer questions about the club's interest in Neymar and lamented the fact that the Spanish transfer window does not shut before the season starts, as it does in England.

'Barca should have sold Messi'

'Barca should have sold Messi'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

"Both in terms of what you save on the wage bill as well as the money you make, it would've been desirable. But this is something the coaching staff have to consent to and that's not my place.

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The France forward, whose current contract expires on June 30, had been widely tipped to join Real Madrid.

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

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

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

Soccer PIX: Spain and Portugal draw; Brazil win

Soccer PIX: Spain and Portugal draw; Brazil win

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Spain and Portugal played out an entertaining 0-0 draw on Friday as both sides prepared for this month's European Championship.

Get ready for the mother of all football transfers!

Get ready for the mother of all football transfers!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Neymar's record-breaking 222 million euros ($263 million) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain is set to be completed this week with the French club poised to pay his release clause.

Brazil win but old questions of mental focus persist

Brazil win but old questions of mental focus persist

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The focus is once again shifting to the South American side's old foe - emotional stability.

PIX: Bayern Munich are undisputed kings of Europe

PIX: Bayern Munich are undisputed kings of Europe

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich won the Champions League for a sixth time by beating Paris St Germain 1-0 in Sunday's final

Can Barcelona produce second miracle comeback?

Can Barcelona produce second miracle comeback?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Barcelona striker Neymar is confident the Catalans can launch another remarkable Champions League comeback as they look to overturn a 3-0 quarter-final deficit against Juventus on Wednesday.

Forget Euro, Argentina v Brazil is weekend's big match

Forget Euro, Argentina v Brazil is weekend's big match

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Brazil against Argentina is a true clasico. The teams first met in 1914 and in the years since have established themselves as two of the most storied sides in world soccer. Together they have won seven World Cups.

Will Pochettino sign free agent Messi for PSG?

Will Pochettino sign free agent Messi for PSG?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

'We're going to have time to talk in the future but any big player in the world will always be welcome at PSG.'

Champions League PIX: Man City fight back to beat 10-man PSG

Champions League PIX: Man City fight back to beat 10-man PSG

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

PSG went ahead in the first half, but Mauricio Pochettino's side lost control after the break

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The club have been trying to rebuild the squad with Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena being sold to make way for free signings Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia.

Soccer: Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer

Soccer: Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Raphinha excited to follow in footsteps of Brazilian greats at Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

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

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

Have you met FIFA World Cup's star?

Have you met FIFA World Cup's star?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Belgium's Eden Hazard is making the strongest bid for that crown.

'Messi not leaving, he wants to end his career at Barca'

'Messi not leaving, he wants to end his career at Barca'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu's remarks come amid severe speculation around Messi's future at the club.

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Barcelona wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they were shocked 1-0 at lowly Almeria on Sunday thanks to a first-half strike by El Bilal Toure.

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar, Laywin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes as well as Marseille's duo of Dario Benedetto and Jordan Amavi were given their marching orders after rival players threw punches and kicks at each other.

Usain Bolt admits being 'a big Ronaldo fan'

Usain Bolt admits being 'a big Ronaldo fan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Bolt said he admires the way the Portuguese has been successful in different leagues.

Messi on verge of joining PSG?

Messi on verge of joining PSG?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi is set to join Paris St Germain after Barcelona were forced to let their Argentine talisman go as they could not afford to give him a new contract under La Liga's salary limit rules.

'Won't die if I don't win Ballon d'Or'

'Won't die if I don't win Ballon d'Or'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Barcelona star striker Neymar has said that although winning the Ballon d'Or award is one of his goals, he will not 'die' even if he never lifts the coveted individual prize in his career.

Don't treat me like a sack of potatoes, angry Rakitic tells Barca

Don't treat me like a sack of potatoes, angry Rakitic tells Barca

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'I want to be somewhere I feel wanted and respected. If that's here then I'll be delighted but if it's somewhere else then I'll be the one who decides where, not anyone else.'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

France forward Mbappe tests positive for COVID

France forward Mbappe tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

France forward Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and will miss this week's Nations League international against Croatia.