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Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Archer happy to be with 'close-knit' Mumbai family

Archer happy to be with 'close-knit' Mumbai family

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

England's leading pacer Jofra Archer, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 8 crore despite his unavailability for this year's IPL, said the team's "close-knit, family-oriented" structure makes him feel "safe" as a new entrant.

2017's most-liked pic belongs to Beyonce

2017's most-liked pic belongs to Beyonce

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

With 11 million likes, Beyonce's maternity shoot pic tops the list of most-liked pics of 2017.

Ronaldo on target again as Juve maintain perfect start

Ronaldo on target again as Juve maintain perfect start

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Unstoppable Juventus maintained their perfect start to the season after 10 matches when first-half goals from Rodrigo Bentancur and Cristiano Ronaldo gave them a 2-0 win at Udinese in Serie A on Saturday.

Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for joint-record fifth time

Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for joint-record fifth time

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d'Or for world player of the year on Thursday for a joint-record fifth time, going level with eternal rival and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as the player to have won the prize the most times.

India ride on Chhetri's brace to enter SAFF C'ship final

India ride on Chhetri's brace to enter SAFF C'ship final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri struck twice to lead a beleaguered India to a 3-1 win over hosts Maldives in their final league match and enter the title clasg of the SAFF Championships in Male on Wednesday.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Miranchuk made all the difference with a sublime individual performance

Meet the most-followed sports star on Instagram

Meet the most-followed sports star on Instagram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram's top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform.

'Outrageous' Ronaldo has Messi in his sights

'Outrageous' Ronaldo has Messi in his sights

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

After an uncharacteristically slow start to the season which provoked questions about his longevity, Cristiano Ronaldo has roared back to life with a torrent of goals and now has La Liga's top scorer award in his sights.

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing both hero and villain.

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi

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.

Ronaldo will not face rape charge in Las Vegas

Ronaldo will not face rape charge in Las Vegas

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Ronaldo, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time and plays for the Italian club Juventus, has maintained he is innocent.

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men's Player 2020 on Thursday, beating off competition from last year's winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup knock-out

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup knock-out

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo declined to comment on his international future after bowing out of the World Cup following Portugal's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay.

Wenger's biggest Arsenal transfer regret

Wenger's biggest Arsenal transfer regret

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo is outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's biggest transfer regret

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci could not get enough of the sponsors' offerings on Sunday, taking big swigs of Coca-Cola and Heineken as he spoke to media after their victory over England.

Ice man Ronaldo comes up with the goods yet again

Ice man Ronaldo comes up with the goods yet again

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Real Madrid forward was superb in Portugal's 3-3 World Cup draw with Spain on Friday, giving his team the perfect start with a penalty, putting them 2-1 ahead and popping up at the death, cool as you like, to whip home a free-kick and complete a magnificent hat-trick.

Ronaldo acted legally in tax fraud case, says Real Madrid

Ronaldo acted legally in tax fraud case, says Real Madrid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Spanish soccer champions Real Madrid said on Wednesday they are confident their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who faces accusations of committing tax fraud in the country, acted legally.

TOP 10 highest-paid athletes in the world

TOP 10 highest-paid athletes in the world

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi dethroned five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather as the highest paid athlete over the past year.

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Five-times world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Juventus from Real Madrid.

Atletico's Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19

Atletico's Luis Suarez tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The statement added that both players and the staff member were in good health and said the team had followed protocol and taken the appropriate measures following the results.

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Salah takes Liverpool past Spurs

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Salah takes Liverpool past Spurs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Gunners' only league defeat of the campaign was in September away to one of England's traditional top-six clubs, Manchester United, drawing criticism that their strong start to the season was based on wins against lesser opposition.

Ronaldo scores 50th Serie A goal; Juve on brink of another title

Ronaldo scores 50th Serie A goal; Juve on brink of another title

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Juventus, with 80 points, are eight clear of Inter Milan with four games each to play followed by Atalanta on 71 and Lazio fourth on 69.

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Real Madrid after winning a fourth Champions League crown with the Spanish side in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, saying he would soon make an announcement on his future.

Here are Forbes' Highest Paid Athletes in the World

Here are Forbes' Highest Paid Athletes in the World

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Japan's Naomi Osaka ($37.4 million), who was ranked 29th on the list, surpassed fellow tennis player Serena Williams ($36 million) as the world's highest-earning female athlete.

Ronaldo Airport naming ceremony overshadowed by dodgy statue

Ronaldo Airport naming ceremony overshadowed by dodgy statue

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Madeira renamed its airport in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday -- although it is a new statue of the four-time world player of the year that is likely to grab the headlines.

Ronaldo scores twice as Juve stay top

Ronaldo scores twice as Juve stay top

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties as he scored for the ninth Serie A game in a row on Sunday to give Juventus a somewhat flattering 3-0 win over Fiorentina which kept them top of Serie A.

Serie A clubs can begin team training from May 18

Serie A clubs can begin team training from May 18

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The government said its technical-scientific committee had conducted a close examination of the protocol which the Italian football federation (FIGC) plans to implement to ensure training can be conducted safely.

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Spain defender Gerard Pique accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving to win a penalty and a crucial free-kick in Friday's epic 3-3 draw with Portugal.

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

PM Modi gifted Cristiano Ronaldo's autographed jersey by Portugal PM

PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

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

Goa to install statue of football legend Maradona

Goa to install statue of football legend Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Goa government will install the life-size statue of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away on Wednesday, in the coastal belt of North district by early next year, a senior minister said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Napoli upset Juve to win Coppa Italia

PHOTOS: Napoli upset Juve to win Coppa Italia

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

It was a remarkable achievement for 42-year-old Gattuso, who took over Napoli in December with the team in disarray after the players had rebelled against a week-long training camp imposed on them by De Laurentiis.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo's outrageous bicycle kick caps emphatic Real win

PHOTOS: Ronaldo's outrageous bicycle kick caps emphatic Real win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a bicycle kick which was outrageous even by his standards to lead Real Madrid to an emphatic 3-0 win away to Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg on Tuesday.

Ronaldo vows to come back stronger after injury

Ronaldo vows to come back stronger after injury

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo said that he intends to come back stronger for the upcoming season.

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo would like Barcelona's Lionel Messi to leave Spain and rekindle their rivalry by joining him in the Italian top flight.

Juve favourites for Champions League with Ronaldo in squad: Messi

Juve favourites for Champions League with Ronaldo in squad: Messi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Says Real Madrid weaker without the Portuguese

I have biological age of 23: Ronaldo

I have biological age of 23: Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to slow down and feels a decade younger than his 33 years

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid paint the town white during parade

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid paint the town white during parade

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Real Madrid supporters urged Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club during celebrations at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Sunday to mark their third consecutive Champions League title after an open-top bus parade through the Spanish capital.