News for '-wanda-metropolitano'

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The travel ban was extended on Tuesday until March 2.

The Rolling Stones Are Back!

The Rolling Stones Are Back!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Rolling Stones kicked off their 'SIXTY Stones Europe Tour 2022' with a concert at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain captain Sergio Busquets has tested positive for COVID-19, the national team announced on Sunday eight days before their first match at Euro 2020.

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.

Spurs, Barca host first legs of Champions League semis

Spurs, Barca host first legs of Champions League semis

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The return leg will be played at Ajax's Johan Cruyff Arena on May 8.

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Klopp relieved to end cup finals losing streak

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Juergen Klopp was a relieved man on Saturday after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final ended the German coach's miserable run of six defeats in cup finals.

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Photos from soccer matches played across top European Leagues on Saturday.

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Catalonian side put up a good fight to stay level in the first half at a half-empty Wanda Metropolitano stadium, with Lucas Hernandez hitting the post and Diego Costa denied when one-on-one with the visiting keeper.

PIX: Atletico-Man City match ends with tunnel scuffle

PIX: Atletico-Man City match ends with tunnel scuffle

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Atletico players accused Manchester City of time-wasting in the final minutes, which the English club denied.

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo was singled out by Atletico Madrid fans on Wednesday as Juventus lost 2-0 in the Champions League last 16 but the former Real Madrid forward was quick to point out his stellar record in the competition.

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

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

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five images from last week's action in Europe for you to savour.

La Liga: Real back in title fight after Madrid derby victory

La Liga: Real back in title fight after Madrid derby victory

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Real Madrid barged their way back into the Spanish La Liga title race with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in a feisty derby at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points, Bayern stunned

Soccer PIX: Real drop points, Bayern stunned

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Images from matches played across European leagues on Saturday

La Liga: Atletico Madrid down Sevilla to go second

La Liga: Atletico Madrid down Sevilla to go second

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

New Atletico striker Diego Costa, whose transfer from Chelsea was agreed this week, watched on from the stands as both sides hit the woodwork in the opening 20 minutes of an even first period.

Aguero close to joining Barcelona next season: Guardiola

Aguero close to joining Barcelona next season: Guardiola

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is close to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires at the English Premier League champions, manager Pep Guardiola said.

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The game, postponed from the start of the season, offered Atletico the chance to peel further away from nearest challengers Real Madrid but a second draw in three games only moved them on to 55 points.

Champions League final: Liverpool, Spurs face selection dilemma

Champions League final: Liverpool, Spurs face selection dilemma

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has a midfield conundrum and his Tottenham counterpart Mauricio Pochettino must decide whether Harry Kane is ready for action as both bosses face selection dilemmas for Saturday's Champions League final.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Manchester City took a slender lead from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final after Kevin De Bruyne's 70th minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. In anothr match, Liverpool took a firm grip of their Champions League tie with Benfica as goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz earned them a 3-1 victory in Lisbon.

Why Spurs and Liverpool fans' joy has been 'tempered'

Why Spurs and Liverpool fans' joy has been 'tempered'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool fans' joy at reaching the Champions League final has been dampened by the eye-watering costs of travelling to Madrid for the June 1 showdown.

Football Briefs: Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year sentence for Xabi Alonso

Football Briefs: Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year sentence for Xabi Alonso

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

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

PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea to meet in all-English Europa League final

PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea to meet in all-English Europa League final

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Chelsea beat Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties on Thursday to set up an all-English Europa League final with local rivals Arsenal in Baku on May 29.

Champions League: Elanga to the rescue as United draw at Atletico; Benfica held

Champions League: Elanga to the rescue as United draw at Atletico; Benfica held

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Europa League: Costa haunts Arsenal again to send Atletico into final

Europa League: Costa haunts Arsenal again to send Atletico into final

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa haunted Arsenal again by firing his side to a 1-0 win in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg to send the Spaniards into the final and deny Arsene Wenger a dream end to his long reign as Arsenal coach.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

King's Cup: Barcelona hammer Murcia, tiny Formentera stun Bilbao

King's Cup: Barcelona hammer Murcia, tiny Formentera stun Bilbao

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Twenty-three-times Cup winners Athletic Bilbao were dumped out in sensational circumstances by tiny island side SD Formentera, who sneaked a 1-0 win at San Mames with a header by Alvaro Muniz deep in stoppage-time to reach the last 16 for the first time with a 2-1 aggregate victory.

Football Briefs: Immobile hits four in Lazio rout in Serie A

Football Briefs: Immobile hits four in Lazio rout in Serie A

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

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

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid finally chalk up a win

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid finally chalk up a win

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Atletico Madrid earned a 1-1 draw away to Girona in a chaotic and entertaining Copa del Rey last 16 first-leg match on Wednesday, leaving the tie finely balanced.

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their limp performance does not inspire confidence ahead of the visit of the all-powerful Serie A leaders and familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo.

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from football action around European leagues played on Sunday

Griezmann to leave Atletico at end of the season

Griezmann to leave Atletico at end of the season

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 28-year-old did not reveal where he would be playing next but widespread reports in the Spanish media said he would be joining Barcelona.

Soccer PIX: Atletico go third in La Liga; Verona win

Soccer PIX: Atletico go third in La Liga; Verona win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

IMAGES from the soccer matches played in Spain and Italy on Saturday

Magical Messi sinks Atletico as Barca return to the top

Magical Messi sinks Atletico as Barca return to the top

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

It was Messi's 30th goal in 39 competitive games against Atletico

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Images from football matches played in the La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga on Saturday.

Football Briefs: Koscielny out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Football Briefs: Koscielny out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Rediff.com8 May 2018

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

Legend Iniesta to leave Barca at end of the season

Legend Iniesta to leave Barca at end of the season

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Iniesta has spent all of his senior career at Barcelona and is their most decorated player ever along with Lionel Messi, having lifted 31 trophies, which is soon to be 32 if Barca clinch the Liga title on Sunday at Deportivo La Coruna.

Barcelona thrash Sevilla to win King's Cup again

Barcelona thrash Sevilla to win King's Cup again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Unstoppable duo Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-0 to win the King's Cup final for the fourth consecutive season on Saturday as they close in on a likely domestic double.

PICS: Atletico slump to shock defeat; Eintracht stun Bayern

PICS: Atletico slump to shock defeat; Eintracht stun Bayern

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Images from matches played across top football leagues in Europe.

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Messi's damning assessment of the team came home to roost when the season re-started after the coronavirus stoppage and Barca surrendered the league title to Real Madrid, prompting the captain to launch a new tirade against the team.

Here's what women's sport needs...

Here's what women's sport needs...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, a triple European gold medallist, would like to raise the profile of female athletes and believes the best way of doing that is to have more women telling the story.