News for 'Carlo Ancelotti'

Milan coach says Ronaldo will be fit

Milan coach says Ronaldo will be fit

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The Brazil striker pulled a hamstring towards the end of the previous campaign and has yet to feature in pre-season.

Milan meet to discuss poor start

Milan meet to discuss poor start

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti held a meeting with chief executive Adriano Galliani and club staff on Monday to discuss the Serie A side's poor start to the season.

PHOTOS: Superior Ronaldo double gives Real Madrid Super Cup win

PHOTOS: Superior Ronaldo double gives Real Madrid Super Cup win

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as a rampant Real Madrid side, featuring the most expensive strike force ever assembled, powered to a 2-0 win over Sevilla in an all-Spanish UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday.

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Real Madrid this summer, after reportedly being miffed over club president Florentino Perez's growing closeness with teammate Gareth Bale.

La Liga PHOTOS: Below-par Real hold on to beat Rayo

La Liga PHOTOS: Below-par Real hold on to beat Rayo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Unconvincing Real Madrid survived a huge scare at rock bottom Rayo Vallecano when they conceded two quickfire second-half penalties but held on under severe pressure to secure a nervy 3-2 victory in La Liga on Saturday.

Milan coach hails Kaka as the best in the world

Milan coach hails Kaka as the best in the world

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

"There are lots of great players in circulation, but nobody is worth as much as him," Ancelotti was quoted as saying in Corriere dello Sport on Thursday.

Ronaldo raring to go in Champions League after La Liga ban

Ronaldo raring to go in Champions League after La Liga ban

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is itching to get back into action in Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first leg at Schalke 04 after serving a three-match La Liga ban, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

Bale's 'perfect hat-trick' for Real only second treble by Briton

Bale's 'perfect hat-trick' for Real only second treble by Briton

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Real Madrid's record signing Gareth Bale was hailed as the 'Prince of Goals' after his hat-trick and assist in Saturday's 4-0 La Liga win at home to Real Valladolid.

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Real Madrid strike late to beat Dortmund and win 15th UEFA Champions League

Is Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid?

Is Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ronaldo, who was top scorer in Serie A last season, has 12 months remaining on his contract at Juventus but has expressed no desire to leave.

How City 2023 stack up against Guardiola's 2009 Barca

How City 2023 stack up against Guardiola's 2009 Barca

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

City completed the treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles, matching Manchester United's feat in 1999 and drawing comparisons with Guardiola's 2008-09 Barcelona team.

Brazilian beat livens up Italian Cup final

Brazilian beat livens up Italian Cup final

Rediff.com19 May 2003

Brazilians Serginho and Rivaldo could make a late bid for places in the starting line-up for the Champions League final against Juventus.

Preview: Bale set for Bernabeu baptism of fire in Madrid derby

Preview: Bale set for Bernabeu baptism of fire in Madrid derby

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

With his Real side misfiring and city rivals Atletico flying high, world record signing Gareth Bale may be in for a baptism of fire when he makes his home debut in Saturday's Madrid derby at the Bernabeu.

LaLiga: Real Madrid close in on title with win at Osasuna

LaLiga: Real Madrid close in on title with win at Osasuna

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Real Madrid continued their march towards a 35th LaLiga title

Isco stars, Ronaldo on par with Raul as Real seal 3-1 win against Bilbao

Isco stars, Ronaldo on par with Raul as Real seal 3-1 win against Bilbao

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

In-form playmaker Isco struck twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted his first goal of the campaign to give Luka Modric-inspired Real Madrid a 3-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.

La Liga: Barca hit seven, Isco grabs late winner for Real

La Liga: Barca hit seven, Isco grabs late winner for Real

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Gerardo Martino enjoyed his competitive debut with Barcelona more than Carlos Ancelotti's with Real Madrid as the La Liga champions stormed to a 7-0 rout of Levante in their season opener at the Nou Camp on Sunday.

Chelsea fired up for another attempt at Holy Grail

Chelsea fired up for another attempt at Holy Grail

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Since the billionaire from Russia took control of the London club in 2003, Claudio Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti have all left Stamford Bridge after failing to reach the Holy Grail.

Real Madrid's season goes from bad to worse in La Liga

Real Madrid's season goes from bad to worse in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Girona's Castellanos hits Real Madrid for four in fresh blow to title hopes

Happy Beckham delights PSG in his French debut

Happy Beckham delights PSG in his French debut

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Former England captain David Beckham enjoyed a promising French league debut for Paris St Germain, riding warm crowd support in a late cameo during the 2-0 home victory over Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

Barcelona eye big step towards title as they gear up for Real Madrid

Barcelona eye big step towards title as they gear up for Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Barcelona will look to take a big step towards their first La Liga title in four years, when they take on Real Madrid this weekend.

Chelsea lose again, Man City hold Arsenal

Chelsea lose again, Man City hold Arsenal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Chelsea's hopes of retaining the Premier League title looked forlorn and Carlo Ancelotti's future equally bleak on Wednesday as the champions' fall from grace continued with a 1-0 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Drogba recovering from malaria, say Chelsea

Drogba recovering from malaria, say Chelsea

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is almost back to full fitness after being diagnosed with malaria, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Real Madrid are confident going into the Champions League final against Liverpool and will count on their big-game experience

Drogba's hat-trick sinks hapless West Brom

Drogba's hat-trick sinks hapless West Brom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Champions Chelsea demolished West Bromwich Albion 6-0 on Saturday, shrugging off poor pre-season form to launch their Premier League campaign in style.

Mourinho's Chelsea was stronger: Ferguson

Mourinho's Chelsea was stronger: Ferguson

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Jose Mourinho's Chelsea team was stronger than Carlo Ancelotti's historic Double winners.

Anelka heads Chelsea closer to title

Anelka heads Chelsea closer to title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Chelsea closed on the Premier League title when a first-half header from Nicolas Anelka secured a gritty 1-0 win over a fiercely resilient Bolton Wanderers side on Tuesday.

Villas-Boas unsure of having Chelsea owner's backing

Villas-Boas unsure of having Chelsea owner's backing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Andre Villas-Boas is unsure if he has the backing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and wonders if he will be sacked in the same way as predecessor Carlo Ancelotti was last May, the Portuguese coach said on Monday.

Leaders Chelsea held to draw by battling Hull

Leaders Chelsea held to draw by battling Hull

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

English Premier League leaders Chelsea could only draw 1-1 at relegation-threatened Hull City on Tuesday as they squandered the chance to move four points clear of Manchester United in the title race. Didier Drogba's free kick shortly before halftime cancelled out Hull's opener scored by Steven Mouyokolo but Chelsea could not force the winner after the break despite late pressure.

Bookies favour Chelsea to retain FA Cup

Bookies favour Chelsea to retain FA Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Bookies have placed Premier League leaders Chelsea as the new clear favourites with 3-1 odds to retain the FA Cup following Sunday's fourth-round draw.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

Benzema ruled out of Champions League clash at Juventus

Benzema ruled out of Champions League clash at Juventus

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has not recovered sufficiently from a knee injury and has been left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Juventus, the holders said on Monday.

Chelsea striker Shevchenko agrees Kiev return

Chelsea striker Shevchenko agrees Kiev return

Rediff.com30 Aug 2009

Former European Footballer of the Year Andriy Shevchenko has agreed to rejoin Dynamo Kiev from Chelsea.

Chelsea's title hopes face Arsenal test

Chelsea's title hopes face Arsenal test

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

After failing their first big test of the season by losing 1-0 at Manchester City last week, champions Chelsea face another tough examination when Arsenal visit Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday.

Meet Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea's new manager

Meet Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea's new manager

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Portugal's Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager on Wednesday as the 33-year-old, who resigned from Porto on Tuesday, agreed to a three-year contract. A fact file on the manager.

Andre Villas-Boas is Chelsea's new manager

Andre Villas-Boas is Chelsea's new manager

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Portugal's Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager on Wednesday as the 33-year-old, who resigned from Porto on Tuesday, agreed to a three-year contract. Villas-Boas, who led Porto to a domestic double as well as winning the Europa League last season, replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who was sacked in May after failing to win a trophy in his second season.

PIX: Real Madrid ease past 10-man Valencia

PIX: Real Madrid ease past 10-man Valencia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Marco Asensio and Vinicius Jr. scored second-half goals to earn Real Madrid a solid 2-0 win over struggling Valencia.