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FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

Spain beat Portugal on penalties, reach final

Spain beat Portugal on penalties, reach final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Cesc Fabregas struck the winning spot kick as holders Spain beat Portugal 4-2 on penalties after their Euro 2012 semi-final ended goalless after extra time on Wednesday.

We had no luck in the tournament: Bento

We had no luck in the tournament: Bento

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Portugal had planned for Cristiano Ronaldo to take the fifth penalty that never was, coach Paulo Bento said after his team's 4-2 shootout defeat by Spain in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final.

Porto beat Arsenal to steal top place

Porto beat Arsenal to steal top place

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Porto beat an under-strength Arsenal side 2-0 on Wednesday to clinch top spot in Group G of the Champions League. With the two teams already guaranteed a place in the first knockout round, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, in his 700th game in charge of the London side, rested several first choice players and chose to field young reserves instead.

PHOTOS: Smalling smiling after England sink Portugal

PHOTOS: Smalling smiling after England sink Portugal

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

England defender Chris Smalling headed the only goal with five minutes left as they beat 10-man Portugal 1-0 in a turgid Euro 2016 warm-up match at Wembley in London, on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2016

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Any sliver of a doubt over whether Cristiano Ronaldo would lead Portugal into the Euro 2016 was erased on Tuesday when he was named in their 23-man squad for the finals.

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

'Time to give Portugal some credit'

'Time to give Portugal some credit'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said it was time to give credit to his team after their 2-0 win over Wales took them to the Euro 2016 final on Wednesday.

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of flagging as he approaches his mid-30s but there are plenty of other worries for a team with an ageing central defence and a number of players struggling for form.

Exciting teen midfielder Sanches named in Portugal Euro squad

Exciting teen midfielder Sanches named in Portugal Euro squad

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos left Bernardo Silva, one of the country's brightest young players, out of his final 23-man Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday but included 18-year-old Renato Sanches.

Mueller 'tricks' as Germany trounce 10-man Portugal

Mueller 'tricks' as Germany trounce 10-man Portugal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Thomas Mueller scored a hat-trick as Germany beat Portugal 4-0 in an action-packed World Cup Group G match in Salvador, on Monday.

Portugal triumph with Ronaldo versus Messi a sideshow

Portugal triumph with Ronaldo versus Messi a sideshow

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

'Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi' got top billing at a packed Old Trafford but it was a lesser light who scored as Portugal scraped a 1-0 friendly win over Argentina on Tuesday.

Flashback PHOTOS: Semi-finalists Portugal at the Euros

Flashback PHOTOS: Semi-finalists Portugal at the Euros

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Here is a look at what happened in their previous Euro semis...

Euro: Griezmann and Ronaldo clash in final for second time in 6 weeks

Euro: Griezmann and Ronaldo clash in final for second time in 6 weeks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

When France meet Portugal in Sunday's Euro 2016 final, the outcome is likely to depend on the performances of Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann -- the second time the two players have clashed with a European trophy at stake in six weeks. Portugal's Ronaldo steered Real Madrid to their Champions League triumph at the end of May after his French rival Griezmann missed a penalty for city rivals Atletico.

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Third-placed Inter Milan scored twice in the last six minutes through Stefan De Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni to snatch a 2-1 win at Parma in Serie A on Sunday despite a subdued display. The scarcely-deserved victory left Inter eight points behind leaders Juventus and four adrift of second-placed Lazio with 10 games each to play.

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Having reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals without winning a game in 90 minutes it is probably time for Portugal fans to stop worrying about their misfiring forwards and instead give credit to the coach and defenders who have got the to the last four.

WC Qualifiers: Ronaldo lifts Portugal, Belgium net 8

WC Qualifiers: Ronaldo lifts Portugal, Belgium net 8

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo converted one penalty, missed another and also scored from open play as Portugal beat Latvia 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. On a typically dramatic night for the Portugal captain, Ronaldo fired the European champions ahead from his first spot kick of the evening in the first half, but missed a chance to double their lead when his second effort struck the post.

The No 7 shirt set to take centre stage at Euro 2016 final

The No 7 shirt set to take centre stage at Euro 2016 final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The fate of Sunday's intriguing European Championship final between France and Portugal weighs largely on two men wearing the number seven shirt, one already at the top of the game and the other one getting there fast.

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Rediff.com14 May 2019

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All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia

WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Brazil scored twice in the last four minutes, the second a first international goal from Real Madrid striker Rodrygo, to cap a comfortable 4-0 win over Paraguay in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Belo Horizonte.

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Portuguese striker Helder Postiga scored twice as defending champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) started their campaign on a winning note beating Chennaiyin FC 3-2 of the cash-rich Hero Indian Super League (ISL) in Chennai.

Smart Dealers: Europe's best-selling football clubs

Smart Dealers: Europe's best-selling football clubs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The policy of buying players cheap and selling them for a higher price a few years on is a business model that worked well for clubs like Atletico Madrid and FC Porto. With the transfer window open for the next few weeks, Rediff.com takes a look at clubs that made smart deals over the years.

Football PICS: Juventus sink Bologna; Dortmund back to winning ways

Football PICS: Juventus sink Bologna; Dortmund back to winning ways

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Paulo Dybala came off the bench to give unbeaten Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win away to a brave Bologna side who had the better of the match and hit the post in stoppage time on Sunday.

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

PIX: Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Flamengo to win the Club World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium on Saturday. It is the first time Liverpool have won the competition, which features each continent's champions, and they became only the second English team to lift the trophy after Manchester United in 2008.

King's Cup PHOTOS: Messi scores to give Barca edge in quarters

King's Cup PHOTOS: Messi scores to give Barca edge in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Barcelona seized control of their King's Cup quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid when Lionel Messi followed up his saved penalty to score and secure a 1-0 first-leg victory at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

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ISL: Chennaiyin gift Big B birthday present as Mendoza tricks to sink FC Goa

ISL: Chennaiyin gift Big B birthday present as Mendoza tricks to sink FC Goa

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Stiven Mendoza scored the first hat-trick of the tournament as Chennaiyin FC thrashed FC Goa 4-0 in a third round match of Indian Super League football in Margao on Sunday.

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi-inspired Barca outclass City; Juve demolish Dortmund

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi-inspired Barca outclass City; Juve demolish Dortmund

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona overwhelmed Manchester City as Ivan Rakitic's strike secured a 1-0 win.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.