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King's Cup Clasico: Barca down Madrid to enter 6th straight final

King's Cup Clasico: Barca down Madrid to enter 6th straight final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

A dominant yet wasteful Real ravaged their rivals in the first half while spurning a string of clear chances at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Messi set for Champions League return in time for Roma visit

Messi set for Champions League return in time for Roma visit

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Lionel Messi is set for his first start for nearly two months when Barcelona, fresh from pulverising Real Madrid 4-0 at the weekend, set their sights on Champions League qualification when AS Roma visit the Nou Camp on Tuesday.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Neymar's PSG move and its political significance

Neymar's PSG move and its political significance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The Qatari-owned PSG paid 222 million euros ($263 million) to take the Brazil striker from Barcelona to the French capital in a move that also appears to make little sense for the player from a footballing perspective.

Casemiro double as Real see off Sevilla, who rage against VAR

Casemiro double as Real see off Sevilla, who rage against VAR

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Casemiro produced a performance worthy of a top striker by scoring twice in a 2-1 win for Zinedine Zidane's side over Sevilla

Ronaldo ready for Real comeback

Ronaldo ready for Real comeback

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Real Madrid will welcome back the added firepower of talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and striker Karim Benzema when they entertain promoted Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Sports Shorts: Mallya optimistic; Rooney hopeful of future

Sports Shorts: Mallya optimistic; Rooney hopeful of future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo would like Barcelona's Lionel Messi to leave Spain and rekindle their rivalry by joining him in the Italian top flight.

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Neymar rape charges dropped

Neymar rape charges dropped

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

He still faces a separate inquiry into whether he committed a crime by posting intimate pictures online.

EPL PIX: Focused Chelsea battle to 3-1 win

EPL PIX: Focused Chelsea battle to 3-1 win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Images from the Premier League matches played on Thursday.

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.

'There is nothing confirmed, my goal is to enjoy the moment'

'There is nothing confirmed, my goal is to enjoy the moment'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique declined to say if he will still be at the helm next season after leading them to a treble in his first season including Saturday's Champions League triumph over Juventus.

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

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

Messi set for summer move to Chelsea?

Messi set for summer move to Chelsea?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The Argentine is reportedly unhappy with coach Enrique's way of running the dressing room at Barcelona.

Financial caps could see Messi leave Barca for FREE!

Financial caps could see Messi leave Barca for FREE!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The club could also sell other players to in order to create a new contract for Messi, who is the top scorer in La Liga this season with 13 goals.

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

According to Goal.com, Messi was set to return to the Catalan capital with his family at the weekend, but will now not be back until around July 12.

India's Olympics report card: Sindhu, Sakshi save the blushes

India's Olympics report card: Sindhu, Sakshi save the blushes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Two unassuming young women saved India the humiliation of returning empty-handed from the Olympics for the first time since Barcelona in 1992 with awe-inspiring performances at Rio.

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship is being held across Europe for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in total.

Open Diary: Of Mario's 1000km roadtrip with Granny and Paire's burning head

Open Diary: Of Mario's 1000km roadtrip with Granny and Paire's burning head

Rediff.com29 May 2018

A 1,000km 10-hour roadtrip dash to Paris, squeezed into a small hire car alongside his 88-year-old grandmother, ended in Grand Slam joy for Marco Trungelliti at Roland Garros on Monday -- and a guaranteed 79,000 euros ($92,000) payday.

Messi's penalty kick trickery raises many questions...

Messi's penalty kick trickery raises many questions...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Lionel Messi passed up the chance to net his 300th La Liga goal and instead put a hat-trick on a plate for team mate Luis Suarez with an outrageous penalty routine.

Fabregas on brink of 36m pound Barca move

Fabregas on brink of 36m pound Barca move

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is reportedly on the brink of sealing his dream move to Barcelona, but the midfielder will have to fork out 4.5 million pounds from his own pocket to do it.

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Rediff.com23 May 2018

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

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

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

Neymar says father was against move to PSG

Neymar says father was against move to PSG

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Dad, I understand and respect your opinion but my decision has been taken. I ask that you support me as you always do'

Another loss but Pique asks Barca fans not to worry

Another loss but Pique asks Barca fans not to worry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The veteran admits Barca have defence problems, slams Dembele

Real Madrid Prez threatened to sack Ramos in dressing room row

Real Madrid Prez threatened to sack Ramos in dressing room row

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Pay me and I will leave, I have given everything and broken my back for this badge, this club and for you'

Moyes ready with 80 million pound war chest to ensure Man U title

Moyes ready with 80 million pound war chest to ensure Man U title

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

New Manchester United boss David Moyes is planning to spend 80 million to make sure the Old Trafford giants hold on to their title.

La Liga: Rakitic gives Barca second 'Clasico' win in four days at Real

La Liga: Rakitic gives Barca second 'Clasico' win in four days at Real

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona won a tight and tense 'Clasico' 1-0 at Real Madrid on Saturday, beating their great rivals at their Bernabeu home for the second time in four days and moving a staggering 12 points clear of them in the standings.

Barca assistant Unzue receives players' backing for top job

Barca assistant Unzue receives players' backing for top job

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unzue is one of the two leading candidates to succeed Luis Enrique, who announced this month he will leave at the end of this season, along with Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde.

Messi is the best player of all time. Period!

Messi is the best player of all time. Period!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best player ever, Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said.

Messi is Europe's top scorer for 3rd straight year

Messi is Europe's top scorer for 3rd straight year

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Lionel Messi has become the first player to win Europe's Golden Shoe award for three straight years after his nearest challenger Kylian Mbappe failed to score the four goals he needed in Paris St Germain's final league match of the season on Friday.

Guardiola tried to bring Messi, Neymar to Manchester City?

Guardiola tried to bring Messi, Neymar to Manchester City?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has denied a newspaper report that he tried to sign strikers Lionel Messi and Neymar from former club Barcelona in the close season.

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

The keys to Bayern Munich's treble season

The keys to Bayern Munich's treble season

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich have won 21 consecutive matches in all competitions and are on a 30-game unbeaten run despite a two-month break in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

La Liga: In-form Neymar strikes twice as Barca sink Villarreal

La Liga: In-form Neymar strikes twice as Barca sink Villarreal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

A delightful flick and volley from Neymar allowed him to complete a double as Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-0 to go three points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Sevilla later on Sunday.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.