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Cardiff to host 2017 Champions League final

Cardiff to host 2017 Champions League final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff will host the 2017 Champions League final, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday. The Friends Arena in Stockholm will be the venue for the 2017 Europa League final.

Ramos beats Scholes for this unwanted Champions League record

Ramos beats Scholes for this unwanted Champions League record

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

He becomes the most booked player in the tournament's history

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Liverpool could be 14th in the table by the time they kick off at West Ham on Sunday afternoon and they will be desperate to steady the ship with three points.

Champions League: Another goal-scoring record for Ronaldo

Champions League: Another goal-scoring record for Ronaldo

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Ronaldo leads the scoring charts in the Champions League for the sixth season running with nine goals and is the top marksman in the competition's history with 114 strikes, 17 more than nearest challenger Lionel Messi.

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

In absence of Pooja, RCB handed the responsibility of bowling to new recruits -- England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy and de Klerk as they managed to keep the opponents to 154-6.

Manchester United out of Champions League

Manchester United out of Champions League

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Twice former winners Benfica came from behind to beat the English side 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the tournament.\nA round-up of Wednesday's matches.

Champions League: Leipzig eliminate Spurs; Atalanta through

Champions League: Leipzig eliminate Spurs; Atalanta through

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer scored two early goals as they eased past last year's Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in their last 16 second leg tie on Tuesday to reach their first quarter-finals.

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast in retaliation

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast in retaliation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'In this situation, until further notice, it is requested by order to stop the broadcasting/telecasting of all matches and programs of the Indian Premier League (IPL).'

WPL playoff race tightens as Warriorz face Giants

WPL playoff race tightens as Warriorz face Giants

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz will start with a clear edge when they take on a struggling Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on Thursday, as the race for the remaining two playoff spots in the Women's Premier League heats up.

Champions League: Benzema stunner for Real frustrates Chelsea

Champions League: Benzema stunner for Real frustrates Chelsea

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Chelsea's inability to score a second goal proved costly as Karim Benzema's effort levelled things up

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in Women's Premier League match in Navi Mumbai.

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC face off in must-win clash

FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC face off in must-win clash

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

FC Goa travel to Iraq for crucial clash against Al Zawraa SC

Champions League Previews: Barca lack sparkle; Liverpool favourites

Champions League Previews: Barca lack sparkle; Liverpool favourites

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Barcelona have been haunted by their recent failures in the Champions League and there are concerning signs for the Catalans as they prepare for Tuesday's last-16 first leg away to Olympique Lyonnais.

Al Shabab rout Mumbai City in Asian Champions League

Al Shabab rout Mumbai City in Asian Champions League

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League with a 6-0 thrashing of Mumbai City in Riyadh on Friday while Al Duhail from Qatar also claimed a spot in the last 16 of the continental championship.

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

RCB are set to shift their IPL 2026 home matches from Bengaluru to the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.

Champion League's milestone men: Terry, Iniesta and Xavi

Champion League's milestone men: Terry, Iniesta and Xavi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

John Terry became the second Chelsea player this year to make 100 appearances in the Champions League when he captained his side against Sporting Lisbon in their Group G match in Portugal on Tuesday.

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A summary of Wednesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Champions League PICS: Dominant PSG outclass Barca; Liverpool win

Champions League PICS: Dominant PSG outclass Barca; Liverpool win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Rodri to miss City's Villarreal, Villa games

Rodri to miss City's Villarreal, Villa games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

City travel to Rodri's former club Villarreal on Tuesday in the Champions League before facing Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Champions League: Arsenal stun Barca

Champions League: Arsenal stun Barca

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal and AS Roma's miserable run continued with a 3-2 home loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League last-16 first-round matches on Wednesday.

WPL: Warriorz assert dominance with easy win over MI

WPL: Warriorz assert dominance with easy win over MI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in WPL

Metalist Kharkiv expelled from Champions League

Metalist Kharkiv expelled from Champions League

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Metalist Kharkiv, due to play Schalke 04 in the Champions League play-off round next week, has been kicked out of the competition over a domestic match-fixing case dating back to 2008, the UEFA said on Wednesday. The decision by UEFA's appeals committee came 10 days after Metalist lost an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Will Guardiola win Champions League with Bayern Munich?

Will Guardiola win Champions League with Bayern Munich?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Guardiola is on track to lead Bayern to a third consecutive Bundesliga title but his three-year spell there will ultimately be judged on whether he can win Europe's elite club competition with them.

PHOTOS: Barca, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PHOTOS: Barca, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli for a 4-2 aggregate victory which took the club into the Champions League quarter-finals, where they face Bayern Munich.

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League will get underway on December 9 in Argentina and Ireland, with a record 144 matches lined up across 10 host nations.

Dudelange stun Salzburg in Champions League qualifiers

Dudelange stun Salzburg in Champions League qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Luxemburg's FC Dudelange produced a stunning upset in the Champions League qualifiers with a 1-0 home win over Austrian double winners Salzburg on Tuesday.

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Lionel Messi was so distraught at Barcelona missing out on reaching the 2012 Champions League final that he was reduced to tears

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

MI have managed just two wins from five outings, while Delhi Capitals are last with three losses from four matches.

European soccer: Arsenal, Milan book Champions League berth

European soccer: Arsenal, Milan book Champions League berth

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Images from football matches played across Europe on Monday.

Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid tension

Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid tension

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Arne Slot planned to have a face-to-face meeting with Mohamed Salah on Friday ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Barcelona rally to beat Alaves; Bayern survive scare

Barcelona rally to beat Alaves; Bayern survive scare

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday.

Fans stabbed in Kiev before Champions League tie

Fans stabbed in Kiev before Champions League tie

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Ten people were treated in hospital for knife wounds after hundreds of Dynamo Kiev and Besiktas fans clashed in the Ukrainian capital before Tuesday's Champions League match, local media reported. Around 600 fans were involved in clashes near the Olympiyskiy stadium, which will host the 2018 Champions League final, before Dynamo's 6-0 victory, Football 1 channel reported. The Turkish supporters were attacked by Ukrainian rivals while approaching the stadium with knives and bats being used in the clashes, reports said.

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place on Tuesday as Manchester United and Real Madrid resume battle in the Champions League.

Chelsea seek Champions League glory

Chelsea seek Champions League glory

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Monaco and Chelsea kick-off the semi-finals off the Champions League this evening, with both coaches declaring there are no favourites.\n\n

Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on EPL title

Champions League final can wait, Guardiola's eyes fixed on EPL title

Rediff.com7 May 2021

City need three points to be sure of securing their third title in four years

Lacklustre Arsenal held to goalless draw by Liverpool

Lacklustre Arsenal held to goalless draw by Liverpool

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Arsenal missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League in a turgid 0-0 draw with champions Liverpool.