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Penalties shared as Atletico, Arsenal draw Champions League semis first leg

Penalties shared as Atletico, Arsenal draw Champions League semis first leg

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with both goals coming from penalties. Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico after Viktor Gyokeres had given Arsenal the lead.

Champions League QF: Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona

Champions League QF: Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, boosted by a red card for Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi and goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth.

Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Copa del Rey

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout to win the Copa del Rey, marking their fourth title in the competition after a thrilling 2-2 draw.

Saka takes Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final

Saka takes Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 on aggregate, to reach the Champions League final for the second time in their history. Bukayo Saka's goal proved decisive in a tense semi-final clash.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Receives Signed Lionel Messi Jersey

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Receives Signed Lionel Messi Jersey

Rediff.com5 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received a signed Lionel Messi jersey and expressed his excitement on social media.

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

Barca boss Flick slams refs, VAR after controversial defeat

Barca boss Flick slams refs, VAR after controversial defeat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Hansi Flick criticises refereeing and VAR decisions after Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, questioning a denied penalty and Pau Cubarsi's red card.

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The winners of the tie will face Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final. Real Sociedad hold a 1-0 advantage ahead of their second leg in San Sebastian on March 4.

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Mario Lemina's early diving header handed Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

PIX: Vinicius nets brace as Real Madrid edge Atletico in thriller

PIX: Vinicius nets brace as Real Madrid edge Atletico in thriller

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Real Madrid squeezed past Atletico in a pulsating Madrid derby while Inter were held, keeping Serie A title race alive.

Barcelona, Liverpool, waltz into Champions League quarters

Barcelona, Liverpool, waltz into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

FC Barcelona hammered Newcastle United F.C. 7-2 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Liverpool F.C., Bayern Munich and Atltico Madrid also advanced.

PIX: Alvarez stars in Atletico win; Napoli rout Empoli

PIX: Alvarez stars in Atletico win; Napoli rout Empoli

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A summary of Monday's action in LaLiga and Serie A.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

Maduro Capture: All That Was Left Of Cubans Killed In US Strikes

Maduro Capture: All That Was Left Of Cubans Killed In US Strikes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The mortal remains of the Cuban soldiers returned not in coffins, but in urns, leaving us wondering what firepower the Americans used in their mission to capture Maduro and Flores.

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Norwegian debutants Bodo/Glimt shocked Atletico Madrid 2-1 away in the Champions League, staging a comeback to secure a historic place in the knockout stage.

PIX: Atletico Madrid extend unbeaten run in LaLiga

PIX: Atletico Madrid extend unbeaten run in LaLiga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Atletico Madrid extended their unbeaten run in LaLiga to nine matches with a 2-0 victory over hosts Real Betis on Monday.

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors.

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Barcelona secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors' favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.

LaLiga: Atletico end Real's perfect run with big win

LaLiga: Atletico end Real's perfect run with big win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Alvarez scores twice as Atletico crushes Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan.

Champions League: Haaland unstoppable; Arsenal run riot

Champions League: Haaland unstoppable; Arsenal run riot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland extended his remarkable scoring streak to 12 straight matches as his side recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory at Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of.'

Mexico, US set up CONCACAF Gold Cup final showdown

Mexico, US set up CONCACAF Gold Cup final showdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Mexico will face the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final after a second-half strike by Raul Jimenez earned the defending champions a 1-0 win over Honduras at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday.

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The FBI has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a woman on the agency's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list, accused of killing her six-year-old son and fleeing to India to evade prosecution.

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Alvarez tweeted that he got carried away and apologised to Messi and the people of Argentina.

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.

Nieves Alvarez is back on the ramp!

Nieves Alvarez is back on the ramp!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Giving the younger models tough competition, the 47 year old proved that her modelling game is not over yet.

Deepika's stunner nominated for Magic Skill hockey award

Deepika's stunner nominated for Magic Skill hockey award

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

India's women's hockey team forward Deepika has been nominated for the Poligras Magic Skill award for her incredible solo field goal against world No.1 the Netherlands during the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I've never seen the VAR called to review a penalty in a shootout... Never!' the Argentine told a press conference.

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

That kept Real top of LaLiga on 50 points, one ahead of Atletico in second who missed a chance to leapfrog them. Barcelona, third on 45 points, visit Sevilla on Sunday with a chance to close the gap in the title race.

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico down Saudi Arabia to enter semis

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico down Saudi Arabia to enter semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia, who were invited to play in the tournament by the North American soccer governing body and reached the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group D, did well to contain heavy favourites Mexico's attack in the first half.

PIX: Atletico stage two-goal comeback to hold Barcelona

PIX: Atletico stage two-goal comeback to hold Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Atletico Madrid clawed back from two goals down to rescue a last-gasp 4-4 draw at Barcelona in a rip-roaring battle in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Champions League winners Paris St Germain crushed fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.

PIX: PSG thrash Lille; Atletico go top of LaLiga

PIX: PSG thrash Lille; Atletico go top of LaLiga

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, LaLiga and Bundesliga.

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Italy face the shocking possibility of failing to reach the World Cup for a third consecutive time.

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Fullback Nahuel Molina lifted a long cross from the right touchline which found the unmarked Sorloth whose header at the far post beat goalkeeper David Soria.