News for '-santos'

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Nations League PIX: Spain win; Portugal top group

Nations League PIX: Spain win; Portugal top group

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

An early goal from Pablo Sarabia earned Spain a 1-0 win in Switzerland on Thursday, their first victory of this year's UEFA Nations League.

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The donations will go to two wards at Lisbon's Santa Maria hospital and one ward at the Santo Antonio hospital in Porto.

Mum hopes to convince Cristiano to join Portuguese club

Mum hopes to convince Cristiano to join Portuguese club

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Dolores Aveiro, an avid Sporting fan, made clear during the title celebrations that she would try to bring the Juventus forward back to the club.

How Neymar became one of world's best football players

How Neymar became one of world's best football players

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Brazilian's first Santos FC coach 'Lima' reveals start of PSG star's rise to glory.

Kapil Dev, Pele get vaccinated

Kapil Dev, Pele get vaccinated

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Pele posted a picture of him receiving the vaccination on Instagram giving a thumbs up sign.

Portugal's government under fire over Champions League final

Portugal's government under fire over Champions League final

Rediff.com31 May 2021

In the days leading up to final between Chelsea and Manchester City, big crowds of English fans, who were largely maskless and did not socially distance, took over Porto's streets

Pele @80: Milestones in the soccer legend's career

Pele @80: Milestones in the soccer legend's career

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Here's what you must know about the youngest scorer, youngest hat-trick scorer, youngest final player and youngest final scorer in football World Cup history.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Brazilian forward Neymar has been cleared of fraud but still faces a corruption trial in Spain in connection with the value of his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona, the Spanish National High Court said on Thursday.

FIFA probing Neymar's Barca transfer deal

FIFA probing Neymar's Barca transfer deal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

"We can confirm that we received a claim from the club Santos concerning the player Neymar and the club FC Barcelona," FIFA said in a statement.

Colombian president wins Nobel Peace Prize

Colombian president wins Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Nobel committee in its citation said it had awarded Santos the prize for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 220 000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people".

Spanish court drops fraud investigation against Neymar

Spanish court drops fraud investigation against Neymar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Spain's High Court said on Friday it had dropped a fraud and corruption investigation into Brazilian soccer captain and Barcelona player Neymar saying no crime had been committed. Charges were also dropped against his father and agent Neymar Da Silva Santos, former Barcelona president Sandro Rossell and ex-Santos president Odilio Rodrigues, according to a written ruling.

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

According to the Singapore Post, Kiribati a Micronesian country is discussing opening up its largest marine reserves to commercial fishing which may serve a dual purpose like a naval base for the Chinese as well.

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The 1970 Brazil side, led by Pele and featuring names such as Gerson, Tostao, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto, is frequently rated the greatest team of all time. They won all seven of their matches in Mexico, culminating with a 4-1 over Italy in the final at the Aztec stadium. The life-size statue of Pele, dressed in the strip worn by the 1970 team, bore a close resemblance to the former Santos and New York Cosmos striker, unlike many of the statues of famous footballers unveiled recently around the globe.

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso and Real Madrid's Nacho were notable absentees in defence, along with Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

UP man tries to molest woman, drives car over family; kills 2

UP man tries to molest woman, drives car over family; kills 2

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

After the incident, the family members along with others took the two dead bodies and blocked National Highway 91 demanding for a fair investigation in the matter.

Veteran Paes claims his second title of 2018

Veteran Paes claims his second title of 2018

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Leander Paes won his second Challenger level title of the season, lifting the Santo Domingo Open trophy with partner Miguel Angel Reyyes-Varela.

Portugal look to Ronaldo to overcome gritty Iran

Portugal look to Ronaldo to overcome gritty Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The 33-year-old Real Madrid forward's individual brilliance has glossed over Portugal's dour performances in their first two matches and Fernando Santos's side have mostly appeared like a one-man team.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I asked him what he thought of the result and he said he liked it' 'He said it made him look older and asked for it to be thinned out a bit to make it smoother and more jovial'

Why Portugal coach won't discuss Ronaldo...

Why Portugal coach won't discuss Ronaldo...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos hauled off Ricardo Quaresma after the winger failed to follow his tactical instructions as they struggled to make their domination count in a 0-0 draw with Austria at Euro 2016 on Saturday.

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pele told his fans he was happy and healthy and pleased to be reaching the landmark with his lucid mental state.

'It's not just Cristiano Ronaldo playing Iran'

'It's not just Cristiano Ronaldo playing Iran'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Portugal coach Fernando Santos dismissed the suggestion that his team relies too much on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Euro 2016: How Portugal proved they are not one man army

Euro 2016: How Portugal proved they are not one man army

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal proved they can flourish without their talismanic forward Cristiano Ronaldo, at least on the pitch, in beating France to win Euro 2016. Coach Fernando Santos has been trying to reduce their dependency on Ronaldo and his team's ability to live without their alltime leading scorer and captain faced its ultimate test when he was went off injured after 25 minutes of Sunday's final. They passed with flying colours. Relieved of any obligation to pass to Ronaldo every time he was free or allow him to take free kicks, Portugal's players appeared less inhibited without him on the pitch.

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of flagging as he approaches his mid-30s but there are plenty of other worries for a team with an ageing central defence and a number of players struggling for form.

Exciting teen midfielder Sanches named in Portugal Euro squad

Exciting teen midfielder Sanches named in Portugal Euro squad

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos left Bernardo Silva, one of the country's brightest young players, out of his final 23-man Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday but included 18-year-old Renato Sanches.

Tottenham appoint Conte as manager after sacking Nuno

Tottenham appoint Conte as manager after sacking Nuno

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Tottenham Hotspur have named Antonio Conte as manager until the summer of 2023, the English Premier League club said on Tuesday, a day after sacking Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

Injured Ronaldo expects to return in one or two weeks

Injured Ronaldo expects to return in one or two weeks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Ronaldo went off in the first half of the Euro 2020 qualifier with an apparent hamstring injury. The match ended 1-1.

Spanish court reopens fraud investigation against Neymar

Spanish court reopens fraud investigation against Neymar

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Spain's High Court said in a written ruling on Friday it had reopened a fraud and corruption investigation into Brazilian soccer player Neymar over his transfer to Barcelona three years ago. The court had initially dropped the charges againt him and his father and agent as well as former Barcelona president Sandro Rossell and ex-Santos president Odilio Rodrigues in July.

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday.

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Pragmatic, difficult to beat, spearheaded by talismanic forwards and led by veteran, battle-hardened coaches -- few teams have as much in common with each other as Uruguay and Portugal who meet in a World Cup round of 16 tie on Saturday.

'Time to give Portugal some credit'

'Time to give Portugal some credit'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said it was time to give credit to his team after their 2-0 win over Wales took them to the Euro 2016 final on Wednesday.

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Clinton routinely asked maid to print classified documents for her

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Santos also had access to a highly secure room called an SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility).

Portugal keep faith in 'amazing' captain Ronaldo

Portugal keep faith in 'amazing' captain Ronaldo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Talismanic Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struggled against Croatia producing just one shot on goal, but coach Fernando Santos defended his "amazing" captain.

Reaching Euro 2016 semis 'a dream' for Portugal's youngsters

Reaching Euro 2016 semis 'a dream' for Portugal's youngsters

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Portuguese coach Fernando Santos said his hardest task will be keeping his 'kids' grounded after they advanced to the semi-finals with a win over Poland on Thursday.

Euro 2016: Portugal and the untying of the proverbial Gordian Knot

Euro 2016: Portugal and the untying of the proverbial Gordian Knot

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'I think it's a 50-50 match. My players know that. They (Poland) are here on their own merit' 'There will be a strong strategic component to this game, because if you concede four goals nobody can ensure you can score five'

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Having reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals without winning a game in 90 minutes it is probably time for Portugal fans to stop worrying about their misfiring forwards and instead give credit to the coach and defenders who have got the to the last four.

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

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

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.