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La Liga: Ronaldo helps Real to remain on top

La Liga: Ronaldo helps Real to remain on top

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Real Madrid opened a three-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his eighth goal of the campaign in a 3-1 victory at home to promoted Las Palmas on Saturday.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ousmane Dembele's late strike rescued a 1-1 draw for champions Barcelona at Atletico Madrid but Sevilla moved top with a 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. European champions Real Madrid were humiliated in a 3-0 defeat at Eibar.

Champions League PIX: Five-star Real hammer Warsaw; Spurs held

Champions League PIX: Five-star Real hammer Warsaw; Spurs held

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Images from Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

Tour de France: Bold Bardet wins stage as Froome surrenders yellow to Aru

Tour de France: Bold Bardet wins stage as Froome surrenders yellow to Aru

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Frenchman Romain Bardet timed his final effort perfectly to win the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, setting up a thrilling second half of the three-week race as defending champion Chris Froome showed a rare sign of weakness.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

How Juventus's most expensive player plans to repay the massive fee...

How Juventus's most expensive player plans to repay the massive fee...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Gonzalo Higuain aims to repay Juventus for splashing out 90 million euros ($99.74 million) to sign him from Napoli and make the Argentina striker the third most expensive player in world football.

Leaders Real beaten by Aduriz header for Bilbao

Leaders Real beaten by Aduriz header for Bilbao

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

La Liga leaders Real Madrid suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at mid-table Athletic Bilbao on Saturday after a bullet header from Aritz Aduriz in the first half secured the points.

La Liga PHOTOS: Sensational Messi inspires Barca comeback

La Liga PHOTOS: Sensational Messi inspires Barca comeback

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A mesmeric Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to come from behind and beat Sevilla 2-1 in a thrilling encounter on Sunday as the champions kept the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid, who saw off Leganes 3-0 thanks to a double from Gareth Bale.

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A look at Hollywood's swish set at the Globes.

Can Maradona inspire Napoli to continue unbeaten run against Real?

Can Maradona inspire Napoli to continue unbeaten run against Real?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

An estimated 10,000 Napoli supporters, including the team's most famous player Diego Maradona, are expected to make the trip to the Spanish capital for the first competitive meeting with Real Madrid since the 1987.

'King' Henry on Ballon D'Or favourites, Pogba's form and Indian football

'King' Henry on Ballon D'Or favourites, Pogba's form and Indian football

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

France football legend Thierry Henry, who's on his maiden visit to India, has put Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the top contenders to win this year's Ballon d'Or trophy.

Euro Preview: Will England super-subs start against Slovakia?

Euro Preview: Will England super-subs start against Slovakia?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

England coach Roy Hodgson will be strongly tempted to start with Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge in attack against Slovakia on Monday after both came off the bench to score in the 2-1 win over Wales.

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Johnnie Langendorff pursued the heavily armed gunman in a high-speed car chase after the deadly attack, preventing more casualties.

La Liga PIX: Benzema scores twice in dramatic away win for Madrid

La Liga PIX: Benzema scores twice in dramatic away win for Madrid

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Karim Benzema scored twice after the interval with a penalty and a header from a corner to give Santiago Solari's side a 3-1 lead, after Raphael Varane struck in the 34th minute to cancel out Anuar Tuhami's goal for Valladolid five minutes earlier.

La Liga: Barca held by Atletico after Messi limps off; Real drop points

La Liga: Barca held by Atletico after Messi limps off; Real drop points

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Barcelona failed to capitalise on Real Madrid dropping points against Villarreal as the La Liga champions were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, while talisman Lionel Messi limped off with a groin injury.

Can Real Madrid pip Barca to La Liga crown in season finale?

Can Real Madrid pip Barca to La Liga crown in season finale?

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Real Madrid can pip Barcelona to the La Liga title on Saturday even though their destiny is out of their hands, coach Zinedine Zidane said on the eve of the season finale.

La Liga: Atletico Madrid draw level with leaders Barca, Real lose

La Liga: Atletico Madrid draw level with leaders Barca, Real lose

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Atletico Madrid turned up the heat on champions Barcelona when they fought back to secure a 2-1 win at home to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday as Real Madrid slipped off the pace with a 1-0 loss at Villarreal.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

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

El Clasico: Can Barca stop 'eternal rivals' Real in their tracks?

El Clasico: Can Barca stop 'eternal rivals' Real in their tracks?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Real are unbeaten since February, winning 10 of their last 12 games. In contrast, Barcelona have won just two of their previous five in all competitions and were dumped out of Europe in midweek.

Despite Champions League success Zidane unsure of Real future

Despite Champions League success Zidane unsure of Real future

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he is unsure of his future at the club despite leading them to the Champions League final.

Have Manchester City been unlucky in Champions League exit?

Have Manchester City been unlucky in Champions League exit?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini said his side did not deserve to be eliminated from the Champions League despite having only one effort on target in their 1-0 semi-final, second leg defeat to Real Madrid.

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

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

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A US prosecutor who successfully investigated a precedent-setting work visa fraud case against Infosys, resulting in the Indian IT giant paying a whopping $34 million in fine, has been recognised by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Charles Johnson for his work.

5 reasons how pressure is growing on Real Madrid...

5 reasons how pressure is growing on Real Madrid...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Misfiring Real Madrid need quick response ahead of Barcelona visit.

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Real Madrid have enviously looked on as Barcelona claimed six La Liga titles in the last eight years, but Zinedine Zidane's side can take a huge step towards a first crown since 2012 with victory over their bitter rivals at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Ronaldo helps lift Real to the top of La Liga

Ronaldo helps lift Real to the top of La Liga

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 22nd La Liga goal of the season to set Real Madrid on their way to a laboured 2-0 win at home to Granada on Saturday that lifted them above Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to the top of the standings.

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged a brace as Barcelona thrashed bottom side Cordoba 8-0 on Saturday to move a step closer to their fifth La Liga title in seven years.

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Midfielder Dani Ceballos added: "It looks like us changing our coach worked. We have recovered some sensations we had lost and we have got the three points. Now our objective is to win all the games left and finish the season as well as possible."

Post-Neymar Barca look to chase down Madrid

Post-Neymar Barca look to chase down Madrid

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

La Liga's reputation as the epicenter of world soccer talent has been bruised by the world record smashing sale of Neymar to Paris St Germain and how Barcelona react to the departure of one of their leading players will define the new season in Spain.

Soccer PIX: Real increase lead at top; Bayern shocked

Soccer PIX: Real increase lead at top; Bayern shocked

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Eden Hazard finally scored his first goal for Real Madrid as his side beat second-placed Granada 4-2 in a highly entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to go four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Real Madrid set Spanish record of 19 consecutive wins

Real Madrid set Spanish record of 19 consecutive wins

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed his "extraordinary" players after they set a Spanish record for consecutive victories of 19 thanks to a 4-0 success at home to Ludogorets.

How Tactically astute Zidane learnt from Benitez's mistakes

How Tactically astute Zidane learnt from Benitez's mistakes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Coach Zinedine Zidane learned the lessons of predecessor Rafael Benitez's disastrous tactics in the last encounter and employed defensive midfielder Casemiro in favour of more attack-minded players, opting instead to sit and wait for Barcelona.

Barca seek 'Clasico' win as fitting tribute to Cruyff

Barca seek 'Clasico' win as fitting tribute to Cruyff

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Memories and images of Johan Cruyff will provide an emotional backdrop to Saturday's Nou Camp 'Clasico' against Real Madrid when Barcelona pay tribute to the man who transformed the club from also-rans into one of the game's superpowers.

5 key player battles that can decide tonight's Champions League final

5 key player battles that can decide tonight's Champions League final

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Real Madrid face Liverpool in the Champions League final in Kiev. Below are five key tactical factors that could affect the outcome of Saturday's match.

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's obviously not the Kumbh Mela.

La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla

La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Real Madrid have defied injuries to keep the pressure on leaders Barcelona and notched up over 100 La Liga goals but they now face arguably the toughest test of their title charge in an away match to Sevilla on Saturday.

La Liga: Morata takes Real Madrid top, Sevilla sinks Atletico

La Liga: Morata takes Real Madrid top, Sevilla sinks Atletico

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Alvaro Morata again proved decisive from the bench by striking a late winner against Athletic Bilbao and firing a lacklustre Real Madrid to the top of La Liga on Sunday. The Spain international has been afforded limited opportunities in his first season back at Real following two years with Juventus, struggling to usurp first choice forwards Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Morata has made just four league starts, but has scored four times in all competitions.

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to an abrupt and surprising end as Real Mallorca claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at a rocking Son Moix on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone.

Ronaldo riled up over volley of uncomfortable questions

Ronaldo riled up over volley of uncomfortable questions

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

From comments about the healthy relationship shared between Barca trio -- Messi, Suarez and Neymar, to questions about his goal drought in away matches, an angry Ronaldo had the response to it all