News for '-real-madrid'

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have taken steps to tackle an increase in racist abuse with measures including partial stadium closures.

Real Madrid claim draw

Real Madrid claim draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Real were pushing hard for the victory they needed to move back on top of the Primera Liga standings.

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.

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A wake is expected to take place at a chapel in Gondomar from 4 PM (1500 GMT) and a funeral on Saturday at a church nearby at 10 AM local time, Gondomar's mayor's office said.

Valencia beat Real Madrid

Valencia beat Real Madrid

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The victory sent Valencia to the top of the Spanish league.

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has defended team mate Gareth Bale after the Welshman was jeered by sections of the Bernabeu crowd during Wednesday's 3-0 win over APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League.

'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.

Raul returns to Real Madrid squad

Raul returns to Real Madrid squad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

His return is a major boost for Real Madrid ahead of next week's Champions League knockout tie against Arsenal.

SEE: Mamata Didi gets special gift from Messi

SEE: Mamata Didi gets special gift from Messi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

In 2022, she launched the 'Khela Hobe Divas' with party leaders organising football matches across West Bengal to promote sports.

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

Images: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Images: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Double strikes by Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi powered a rampant Barcelona to a 6-2 thrashing of champions Real Madrid in a spectacular Primera Liga clash.

Santos, Real Madrid agree on Robinho

Santos, Real Madrid agree on Robinho

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

Real Madrid face another defensive barrier at Juventus

Real Madrid face another defensive barrier at Juventus

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Having battled to break down one of Europe's meanest defences in the quarter-finals, Real Madrid will have to do it all over again when they face Juventus in their Champions League semi-final.

End of an era as Casillas leaves Real Madrid

End of an era as Casillas leaves Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas left Real Madrid on Saturday after 16 seasons as an iconic figure at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid still after Alonso

Real Madrid still after Alonso

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Real Madrid are still chasing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, sporting director Miguel Pardeza said on Friday. He also added that the club is looking at alternatives to Alonso but Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is not a target.

Dynamos FC sign former Real Madrid player Marcos Tebar

Dynamos FC sign former Real Madrid player Marcos Tebar

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Delhi Dynamos Football Club announces the signing of former Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Tbar Ramiro for the upcoming season of the Hero Indian Super League. The 30-year old defensive-midfielder has been signed after his short stint with Spanish Club UE Llagostera. Marcos started his career as a Real Madrid player and is a product of the club's academy in Madrid. He has also played for English championship side Brentford.

Woodgate to sign for Real Madrid

Woodgate to sign for Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

LaLiga: Barcelona roar back to top!

LaLiga: Barcelona roar back to top!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Barcelona returned to the top of the LaLiga table with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over 10-man Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Real Madrid sorry to see Owen go

Real Madrid sorry to see Owen go

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

'We are upset because we have lost a great professional and a top-class player,' Real Madrid director of football Arrigo Sacchi said.

Meet Real Madrid's youngest La Liga debutant

Meet Real Madrid's youngest La Liga debutant

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Teenage Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard became Real Madrid's youngest La Liga debutant at the age of 16 when he came on as a substitute in the 58th minute of Saturday's final game of the season at home to Getafe.

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Real Madrid became La Liga champions for the first time since 2012 on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Malaga, denying arch-rivals Barcelona three consecutive league titles.

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.

Sports Shorts: Kroos joins Real Madrid

Sports Shorts: Kroos joins Real Madrid

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a six-year deal to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Thursday.

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunderland stun Sheffield United in playoff to return to Premier League

Ashley Cole set for Real Madrid move

Ashley Cole set for Real Madrid move

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has revealed that Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is certain for a 30 million pound move to join the Spanish giants.

Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid

Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

France striker Karim Benzema has joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyon.

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby

Benitez named Real Madrid coach for next three seasons

Benitez named Real Madrid coach for next three seasons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Spaniard Benitez left Napoli at the end of the season and takes over from Italian Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid held at Osasuna

Real Madrid held at Osasuna

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Real Madrid squandered a chance to climb above Barcelona to the top of La Liga when they were held to a 0-0 draw at mid-table Osasuna on Sunday. A win would have put Real first in the standings on goal difference after Barca dropped their first home points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday.

Former Real Madrid president arrested

Former Real Madrid president arrested

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz was arrested Friday after a complaint from a financial institution but released without charges, a government official said.

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane handed a La Liga debut to his son Luca by starting him in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Villarreal in their final Liga game of the season, making the goalkeeper the third Zidane family member to play for the Spanish giants.

Kaka to join Real Madrid

Kaka to join Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Kaka is the latest big name to join Real Madrid.

It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery

It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Franck Ribery wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid, sports daily L'Equipe quoted the France midfielder as saying on Thursday.

Zidane reacts to Real Madrid loss

Zidane reacts to Real Madrid loss

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane urged his side to remain calm after their Champions League hopes suffered a setback with a shock 2-0 loss at VfL Wolfsburg in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

With no fans allowed into venues and Real playing their home games at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium while the Santiago Bernabeu is being refurbished, it will be a title race unlike any other.

Real Madrid beat spirited Zenit

Real Madrid beat spirited Zenit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Real Madrid scored twice in the first half to overcome a spirited Zenit St Petersburg 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. An own goal by Zenit defender Tomas Hubocan and an opportunistic strike by Ruud van Nistlerooy gave the nine-times European champions their second consecutive victory in Group H.

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Manchester City marched into the quarter-finals of the Champions League

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

A clinical finish by Gonzalo Higuain gave Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Racing Santander on Saturday and a seventh successive Primera Liga victory that trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top to nine points. Third-placed Sevilla lost further ground on Real after goals from Sergio Garcia and new signing Ricardo Oliveira gave Real Betis a 2-1 win at the Sanchez Pizjuan and condemned their city rivals to a third consecutive league defeat.

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Images from the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Sunday.