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Costa back with a bang as Atletico thrash Lleida in King's Cup

Costa back with a bang as Atletico thrash Lleida in King's Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Costa turned Juanfran's low cross into the net in the 69th minute for Atletico's third goal in the first leg of the last 16 tie against third division Lleida but immediately limped to the sidelines. He did return to the pitch, however, and completed the game despite bleeding from his knee.

La Liga: New coach Neville still winless

La Liga: New coach Neville still winless

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

New Valencia coach Gary Neville remains without a La Liga win after his side twice recovered from a goal down to rescue a fortunate 2-2 draw at home to Getafe on Saturday.

Ronaldo forced to wait for record as Atletico's super-sub Vietto does rescue act

Ronaldo forced to wait for record as Atletico's super-sub Vietto does rescue act

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Vietto slotted the ball home with seven minutes to go after Karim Benzema had given visitors Real the lead early on.

PHOTOS: Real and Barcelona win; Bayern ease past Cologne

PHOTOS: Real and Barcelona win; Bayern ease past Cologne

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Lionel Messi was in inspired form as champions Barcelona hammered Celta Vigo 5-0 on Saturday, recording a fourth straight league victory which keeps them top of La Liga after Real Madrid had put the pressure on the Catalans with a 4-1 win at Eibar.

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The enduring image of Luis Enrique for many soccer fans is the Spain player with blood gushing from his nose after a vicious elbow from Italy defender Mauro Tassotti during the 1994 World Cup quarter-final in Boston.

Barcelona...one down, two to go

Barcelona...one down, two to go

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Barcelona wrap up 23rd La Liga crown with Lionel Messi goal.

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

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

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Why Luis Enrique never got the same credit as Guardiola

Why Luis Enrique never got the same credit as Guardiola

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Underlying tensions mean Luis Enrique will not be remembered with the same reverence as Pep Guardiola, even though he has delivered a similar trophy haul.

How Ronaldo turned boos to cheers for Real Madrid

How Ronaldo turned boos to cheers for Real Madrid

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off the boos of his own supporters to fire Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

La Liga: Messi, Suarez help Barcelona to down Eibar, Sevilla stage fightback

La Liga: Messi, Suarez help Barcelona to down Eibar, Sevilla stage fightback

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Messi stretched Barca's lead by finishing off a brilliant move with Luis Suarez in the 50th minute and the Uruguayan joined his close friend and strike partner on 15 league goals by robbing an Eibar defender and finishing inside the near post in the 68th.

La Liga: Resurgent Ramos sinks Malaga as Real increase lead at top

La Liga: Resurgent Ramos sinks Malaga as Real increase lead at top

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Sergio Ramos made amends for his untimely own goal last week at Sevilla by scoring twice as Real Madrid bounced back from two successive defeats by beating Malaga 2-1 on Saturday to go four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Ramos sees reverse in fortunes as Real's record run ends

Ramos sees reverse in fortunes as Real's record run ends

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Sergio Ramos has so often been Real Madrid's man of the moment but the captain saw the tables turn as his own goal helped his former club Sevilla to a 2-1 win over the La Liga leaders on Sunday, ending a record-breaking 40-game unbeaten run.

CL Preview: Lethal partnership of Messi-Neymar clicking

CL Preview: Lethal partnership of Messi-Neymar clicking

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

One of the most disappointing aspects of Barcelona's failure to win major silverware last season was the lack of on-field chemistry between Lionel Messi and Neymar.

'Clasico': Zidane admits Real's vulnerability

'Clasico': Zidane admits Real's vulnerability

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Zinedine Zidane has said his side are in a delicate situation as they prepare to host arch-rivals Barcelona in a La Liga title showdown on Sunday

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

Europa League PIX: Pogba nets twice as Man United trounce Fenerbahce

Europa League PIX: Pogba nets twice as Man United trounce Fenerbahce

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Paul Pogba repaid some of his world record transfer fee with two goals as Manchester United rediscovered their early-season shine, cruising to a 4-1 Europa League win over Fenerbahce to go top of their group on Thursday. Pogba scored a penalty and rifled United's third into the top corner. Anthony Martial also netted from the spot and Jesse Lingard fired home in the second half before former Old Trafford favourite Robin van Persie pulled one back for Fenerbahce. Inter Milan and AS Roma, though, had more testing evenings. Coach Frank de Boer breathed a sigh of relief when Inter survived an onslaught from Southampton to end a three-match losing streak with a 1-0 victory while Roma conceded twice late on to draw 3-3 at home to Austria Vienna.

La Liga PIX: Benzema strikes late in Madrid win

La Liga PIX: Benzema strikes late in Madrid win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the La Liga matches played on Sunday

I want City to play beautiful football, says Guardiola

I want City to play beautiful football, says Guardiola

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come to England to prove himself and wants to produce the "beautiful football" for which his teams are famed, he told reporters on Friday. Speaking at his first news conference since joining the club, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach said his personal learning curve would be steep as he came to terms with his new team and adapted to the rigours of the Premier League. "It's the right moment to come here and prove myself," he said. Asked if he could get City to play the sort of beautiful football trademarked by Barcelona, he added. "That's why I am here. I want to play the way I want. But wherever you go you have to adapt to the quality of the players. We have to find each other as soon as possible.

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

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

Football Extras: PSG-Metz game stopped due to homophobic banner

Football Extras: PSG-Metz game stopped due to homophobic banner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

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

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar hits four; Ronaldo creates Real history

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar hits four; Ronaldo creates Real history

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Real Madrid and Barcelona pulled two points clear in La Liga when Cristiano Ronaldo set a club scoring record in Real's 3-0 stroll against Levante and Neymar hit four as Barca beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Saturday.

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

PHOTOS: United top, Messi injured, Bayern perfect

PHOTOS: United top, Messi injured, Bayern perfect

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Manchester United took over at the top of the Premier League while Barcelona's Argentine forward Lionel Messi could be out for up to two months with a knee injury and rampant Bayern Munich extended their perfect start to seven league wins.

We take a look at La Liga and Bundesliga

We take a look at La Liga and Bundesliga

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Atletico Madrid demonstrated their remarkable team spirit to come roaring back from two goals and a man down to draw 2-2 at Liga debutants Girona on Saturday, after Antoine Griezmann had been sent off for the first time in his career.

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar, Messi help 10-man Barca beat Espanyol

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar, Messi help 10-man Barca beat Espanyol

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Neymar scored the opener to continue his rich vein of form as 10-man Barcelona won a one-sided La Liga derby against Espanyol.

Sports Shorts: Boost for Real Madrid as Nacho's suspension lifted

Sports Shorts: Boost for Real Madrid as Nacho's suspension lifted

Rediff.com17 May 2017

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

Real Madrid close gap after Barcelona let 2-0 lead slip

Real Madrid close gap after Barcelona let 2-0 lead slip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga was cut to two points on Saturday as they squandered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 at Sevilla while Real Madrid powered their way to a 3-0 home win over Eibar.

It's raining hat-tricks in the Europa League!

It's raining hat-tricks in the Europa League!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

United's Ibrahimovic, Roma's Dzeko find the net thrice to give clubs first leg advantage

La Liga: Real held at home; Simeone content with a point

La Liga: Real held at home; Simeone content with a point

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

La Liga leaders Real Madrid dropped points at home for only the second time this season.

Football briefs: Barca sniff title after Atletico lose

Football briefs: Barca sniff title after Atletico lose

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Atletico Madrid slumped to a 3-0 defeat at resurgent Real Sociedad on Thursday which means Barcelona need one more victory to wrap up a 25th Spanish La Liga title while Malaga were relegated after losing 1-0 at Levante.

PIX: Lecce hold Juventus; Atletico, Bayern win

PIX: Lecce hold Juventus; Atletico, Bayern win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

A round of Saturday's matches in Series A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A.

Football Briefs: Sanchez in Chile squad for World Cup qualifiers

Football Briefs: Sanchez in Chile squad for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

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

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Manchester United's woes deepened as stunning goals by Moussa Sow and Jeremain Lens gave Fenerbahce a 2-1 Europa League win on Thursday that left Jose Mourinho's side facing a battle to reach the knockout stages.

CL Preview: Barca prepare for miraculous comeback

CL Preview: Barca prepare for miraculous comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Barcelona first struggled to come to terms with their shock 4-0 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League last 16 first leg but have sparkled in their last two games and are daring to believe they can defy history by reaching the quarter-finals.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo dominates European football weekend with five goals

PHOTOS: Ronaldo dominates European football weekend with five goals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his first five-goal haul in Real Madrid's 9-1 hammering of Granada while title-chasing Bayern Munich and Chelsea won again in Germany and England.

Champions League excitement returns as big clubs turn focus on elite prize

Champions League excitement returns as big clubs turn focus on elite prize

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The last-16 knock-out round kicks-off this week with Chelsea visiting Paris on Tuesday; Zidane to coach Real Madrid as manager in his first match in Europe

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona began the new campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves on Saturday with the help of a spectacular under-the-wall free kick from Lionel Messi, who scored twice, and a curling shot from substitute Philippe Coutinho.