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Champions League: Klopp expects no easy ride

Champions League: Klopp expects no easy ride

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Klopp has led Liverpool to back-to-back Champions League finals but is adamant that their impressive recent track record does not make them the title favourites.

Ballon d'Or: It's 5-all. So who is better, Ronaldo or Messi?

Ballon d'Or: It's 5-all. So who is better, Ronaldo or Messi?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

After picking fifth Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo's reignites eternal debate

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Messi-less Barca not short of options for Champions League tie

Messi-less Barca not short of options for Champions League tie

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Barcelona will travel to Borussia Moenchengladbach for their Champions League match on Wednesday without Lionel Messi but the Spaniards have enough options and firepower to plug the gap left by the Argentine, coach Luis Enrique said.

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion Federer has said that he is unlikely to play in the new-look tournament, spearheaded by Barcelona player Pique's investment group Kosmos.

Champions League: Man City to face Liverpool; Juventus vs Real Madrid

Champions League: Man City to face Liverpool; Juventus vs Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Juventus were given a chance to avenge last year's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid when they two sides were drawn together for the quarter-finals of this year's competition on Friday.

Messi wants to avoid THIS team in World Cup draw

Messi wants to avoid THIS team in World Cup draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Lionel Messi has identified Spain as the one country he hopes to avoid in the group stages of the World Cup finals next year.

Why Messi's Argentina comeback could be short-lived

Why Messi's Argentina comeback could be short-lived

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi's triumphant Argentina comeback has been tempered by a hint he may not be fit to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Venezuela. Messi, who had gone back on his decision to quit the team following their Copa America final defeat in June, scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over Uruguay on Thursday that sent Argentina to the top of the South American group. However, the Argentina captain said he had a groin pain and had to think about his fitness at the start of a busy season for his national side and his club Barcelona.

Contrasting fortunes: Another tale of two cities

Contrasting fortunes: Another tale of two cities

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Barcelona must appreciate matching the club's record of nine wins and a draw in their first 10 games of a Liga campaign, especially after Real Madrid's defeat at Girona, coach Ernesto Valverde told a news conference on Monday.

Seville derby could lead La Liga restart

Seville derby could lead La Liga restart

Rediff.com25 May 2020

All non-professional leagues have been cancelled although clubs in the top two divisions have resumed training in groups of up to 10 players.

Davis Cup shake-up as ITF unveils World Cup of Tennis

Davis Cup shake-up as ITF unveils World Cup of Tennis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The event played in one location over seven days in November could start next year, pending approval by the ITF Board.

Video: Real captain Ramos a rapper now, releases debut single

Video: Real captain Ramos a rapper now, releases debut single

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Ramos, 32, announced debut rap composition 'SR4' little more than a week ahead of Real's Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev.

Guardiola plays down 'classico' hype

Guardiola plays down 'classico' hype

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down this weekend's 'clasico' match at Real Madrid by saying a European Union summit meeting on Friday and moves to save the Euro were much more significant.

Bundesliga to lure soccer-starved global TV audiences

Bundesliga to lure soccer-starved global TV audiences

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'With the Bundesliga as the only league to be broadcast on TV, I expect we will have an audience of a billion'

Champions League PIX: Liverpool win; City thrash Marseille

Champions League PIX: Liverpool win; City thrash Marseille

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Liverpool laboured to a 2-0 win over Denmark's Midtjylland on Tuesday as a goal from Diogo Jota and a Mohamed Salah penalty secured a hard-fought Champions League Group D victory at Anfield.

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Spain, who have several players from their country's top two football academies - the La Masia and Real Madrid academies -- were beaten 1-2 by South American champions and hot favourites Brazil in their first Group D match.

La Liga PHOTOS: Ronaldo smashes hat-trick; Atletico stay third on table

La Liga PHOTOS: Ronaldo smashes hat-trick; Atletico stay third on table

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Atletico Madrid secured a berth in the Champions League group stage for next season and Deportivo La Coruna narrowly escaped relegation when they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at champions Barcelona on the final day in La Liga on Saturday.

Pochettino's 'super heroes' work up a miracle

Pochettino's 'super heroes' work up a miracle

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Without Harry Kane many people were talking about Sonny (Son Heung-min) but today it was Lucas Moura who scored three goals and you know if you don't respect all the players, you cannot only have 11 players'

Champions League preview: Juve wary of Barca attack

Champions League preview: Juve wary of Barca attack

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Instead, Allegri said on Monday, he would throw on all his best attacking players in an attempt to outscore his opponents in the first leg at the Juventus stadium.

13 Things you need to know about next Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

13 Things you need to know about next Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Pep Guardiola will take charge of Premier League Manchester City from July on a three-year contract. Keep reading to know more about Guardiola...

World Cup qualifier: Injured Messi in Argentina squad

World Cup qualifier: Injured Messi in Argentina squad

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Argentina's injured captain Lionel Messi has been named in a squad missing the suspended Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain for next month's World Cup qualifier against South America's bottom side Paraguay.

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Colombia after missing the last three due to injury in which his team have dropped seven points. Messi was named on Friday in coach Edgardo Bauza's 26-man squad and will captain Argentina away to arch-rivals Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Nov. 10 and at home against Colombia in San Juan five days later. Argentina have slipped down the South American group standings to fifth after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Paraguay and 2-2 draws with Peru and Venezuela, all without Messi.

PIX: Messi brace sees Barca rout BATE, Chelsea held in Valencia

PIX: Messi brace sees Barca rout BATE, Chelsea held in Valencia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Images from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Champions League: Messi sets up Barca win, Milan down Plzen

Champions League: Messi sets up Barca win, Milan down Plzen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Holders Barcelona barely broke a sweat in a ruthless 5-0 hammering of BATE Borisov while former champions AC Milan made harder work of finding the net before overcoming new boys Viktoria Plzen 2-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Cameroon undefeated, Angola ousted

Cameroon undefeated, Angola ousted

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Angola and Kenya were eliminated from the 2010 World Cup finals after failing to make the cut in the African qualifiers.

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

Bayer Leverkusen eliminated

Bayer Leverkusen eliminated

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

Last season's runners-up suffered a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the Champions League.

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's imminent arrival at Paris St Germain can help France's Ligue 1 grow to match Europe's powerhouse leagues, according to the director general of top flight side Lille.

Champions League PIX: English clubs lose, Barca draw

Champions League PIX: English clubs lose, Barca draw

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Images from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

CL: Eriksen winner keeps Tottenham in hunt for last-16 place

CL: Eriksen winner keeps Tottenham in hunt for last-16 place

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Christian Eriksen kept Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of completing a remarkable salvage job and reaching the last 16 of the Champions League alive with a late winner in his side's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan at Wembley on Wednesday.

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Rafael Nadal to play for Spain in new Davis Cup Finals while World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, have already said they would support the ATP Cup -- seen as a rival team event to the Davis Cup -- when it begins in Australia just a few weeks after the ITF's flagship event.

Brazil won't appeal Neymar's four-game suspension

Brazil won't appeal Neymar's four-game suspension

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Brazil have decided not to appeal against the four-game ban that will keep Neymar out of the Copa America but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hit out at CONMEBOL for their harsh treatment of the forward.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

EPL: 'Arsenal can challenge Man City in title race'

EPL: 'Arsenal can challenge Man City in title race'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Arsenal can cut down the deficit to Premier League leaders Manchester City and challenge for the title this campaign, midfielder Granit Xhaka said.

Champions League: Torres, Messi on target; Atletico surge ahead

Champions League: Torres, Messi on target; Atletico surge ahead

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Lionel Messi marked his first start after injury with a goal in Barcelona's 1-1 draw at AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday while Fernando Torres got two as Chelsea thumped Schalke and Atletico Madrid's charge continued.

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Bayern come from behind to beat gutsy Mainz 2-1 and widen gap.

Champions League: 'Home comforts' for PSV against Atletico?

Champions League: 'Home comforts' for PSV against Atletico?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

PSV Eindhoven will miss striker Luuk de Jong when they entertain Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Look who is gaining maximum advantage from Messi's absence...

Look who is gaining maximum advantage from Messi's absence...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Barcelona strike duo Neymar and Luis Suarez have developed in the absence of Lionel Messi.

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

They can now dream of going one better than their third-place finish in 1998, which marked their first participation in the World Cup finals as an independent nation.

Arsenal lead the way on social media

Arsenal lead the way on social media

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Arsenal have become the first Premier League club to reach five million followers on Twitter.