News for 'Di Stefano'

Di Stefano suffers heart attack

Di Stefano suffers heart attack

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

It is expected that the Real Madrid great will be admitted to the intensive care unit in the next few hours.\n

Real great Di Stefano honoured

Real great Di Stefano honoured

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano was honoured by world football's governing bodies, his former club and fellow players in an emotive celebration of his life in Madrid on Sunday.

'I'm Real Madrid coach not Di Stefano'

'I'm Real Madrid coach not Di Stefano'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has responded to criticism of his tactics from honorary club president Alfredo Di Stefano by pointing out he is the one who makes the decisions about the way the team plays.

Sports Shorts: Real Madrid great Di Stefano, 88, dies

Sports Shorts: Real Madrid great Di Stefano, 88, dies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Former Real Madrid soccer star Alfredo Di Stefano, 88, has died in a Madrid hospital two days after suffering a heart attack, Spanish newspapers reported on Monday.

Football legend Di Stefano suffers heart attack

Football legend Di Stefano suffers heart attack

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

The 79-year-old Argentine led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960 and eight Spanish league titles.

I may have played with new Pope, says Di Stefano

I may have played with new Pope, says Di Stefano

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Alfredo Di Stefano may have kicked a ball about with Argentine compatriot Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was elected Pope Francis I last week, when they were growing up around the same time in Buenos Aires, the Real Madrid great has said.

My heart is young, says bridegroom to be Di Stefano

My heart is young, says bridegroom to be Di Stefano

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano, who will be 87 in July, has proved he still has plenty of joie de vivre by announcing he plans to marry a Costa Rican woman 50 years his junior.

Sports shorts: Real great Di Stefano in critical condition after heart attack

Sports shorts: Real great Di Stefano in critical condition after heart attack

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Italian duo Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci completed a career Grand Slam after beating Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 6-3 in the women's doubles final at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Tribute: Real great and 'complete player' Di Stefano leaves a lasting legacy

Tribute: Real great and 'complete player' Di Stefano leaves a lasting legacy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Frequently bracketed with Pele and Diego Maradona among the greatest exponents of the game, Alfredo Di Stefano, who died on Monday, aged 88, was one of the most complete footballers of all time.

La Liga: Messi tops Di Stefano as Barcelona, Atletico go clear

La Liga: Messi tops Di Stefano as Barcelona, Atletico go clear

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Lionel Messi overhauled Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano's La Liga goals tally as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid each won on Saturday to pull three points clear of Real at the top.

Ronaldo Real Madrid's best since Di Stefano but was never satisfied at the club

Ronaldo Real Madrid's best since Di Stefano but was never satisfied at the club

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Yet for all of his 451 goals in all competitions and the silverware he helped amass, Ronaldo's time at the Bernabeu was fraught with moments of high tension leading to Tuesday's announcement that he was joining the Italian champions.

Indian-Origin Founders Build Global Space Exchange

Indian-Origin Founders Build Global Space Exchange

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Nebex, founded by former Axiom Space executives, aims to build commercial infrastructure for the global space economy.

El Clasico comes to Navi Mumbai!

El Clasico comes to Navi Mumbai!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona is more than just football--it's a collision of legacies, philosophies, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Ballon d'Or, which is awarded annually since 1956, is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football.

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo was described as a different species and even earned praises

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

All hail Messi... the king of 'El Clasico' goals!

All hail Messi... the king of 'El Clasico' goals!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in 'Clasicos' with 21 goals, surpassing Real great Alfredo Di Stefano who scored 18.

Messi is a great footballer but won't say he is best: Ancelotti

Messi is a great footballer but won't say he is best: Ancelotti

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The Italian coach considers that having healthy players, such as striker Karim Benzema, will be the key to face the schedule that awaits the Madrid side, who will be looking to defend their LaLiga, Spanish Super Cup and Champions League titles.

Di Maria, Dybala latest to be injuriy hit in Lega Serie A

Di Maria, Dybala latest to be injuriy hit in Lega Serie A

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Table-toppers Napoli, barely affected by injuries, have won five league matches in a row to extend their unbeaten run since the start of the season in both Serie A and the Champions League.

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The local government, meanwhile, is deploying more than 200 national police officers to prevent crowds assembling, with mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida also asking people to stay away.

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

With no fans allowed into venues and Real playing their home games at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium while the Santiago Bernabeu is being refurbished, it will be a title race unlike any other.

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Rediff.com25 May 2011

At the age of 23, Barcelona's Lionel Messi has already come to define an era of European soccer in a way only a handful of players have managed since the days of Alfredo di Stefano.

Ramos nods late winner as Real beat Barca again

Ramos nods late winner as Real beat Barca again

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Real Madrid inflicted a second painful defeat on stuttering Barcelona in five days when Sergio Ramos nodded a late winner in a 2-1 success in La Liga on Saturday.

Mourinho faces tactical dilemma for Cup final

Mourinho faces tactical dilemma for Cup final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Jose Mourinho must resolve a tactical dilemma when he attempts to land his first piece of silverware as Real Madrid coach in Wednesday's King's Cup final against Barcelona at Valencia's Mestalla stadium.

'Ship captain' Mourinho answers critics with Cup win

'Ship captain' Mourinho answers critics with Cup win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has answered his critics in the best possible way by adding an 18th King's Cup to the club's trophy cabinet and ending a two-year silverware drought on his debut season.

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said the football world must get used to the idea that Lionel Messi will retire in the near future.

Casillas, Raul to stay at Real Madrid for life

Casillas, Raul to stay at Real Madrid for life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Both players signed contract extensions that will keep them at the Primera Liga club for the rest of their playing careers.

Real Madrid survive, Barcelona lose

Real Madrid survive, Barcelona lose

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

Real Madrid restored their five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of the Primera Liga by winning 3-2 at Recreativo Huelva.

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

Mbappe, Bellingham, Haaland - Football ready for new king

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Now, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo venturing into smaller leagues as they near the end of their brilliant careers, 2024 may finally be the year for the next in line in football royalty.

Messi's greatness is not in doubt for Guardiola

Messi's greatness is not in doubt for Guardiola

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

"The people who have seen Pele, Alfredo Di Stefano or Diego Maradona. The opinions are sentimental, but the other side, if he (Messi) wouldn't have won the World Cup, the opinion and my opinion wouldn't change."

FIFA's top 100 list

FIFA's top 100 list

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

The list of the greatest living footballers as nominated by Brazilian legend Pele to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of FIFA.

Raul: The Real hero

Raul: The Real hero

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Striker Raul became Real Madrid's all-time top scorer on Sunday when he netted twice for the Primera Liga champions in their 4-0 victory away to Sporting Gijon.

Real hammer Sporting Gijon 4-0

Real hammer Sporting Gijon 4-0

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Striker Raul set a club scoring record as Real Madrid swept aside Sporting Gijon 4-0 away on Sunday to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of the Primera Liga to 10 points.

Beckham signs for Real

Beckham signs for Real

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Barcelona storm into quarters

Barcelona storm into quarters

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Magical Messi leaves La Liga greats trailing

Magical Messi leaves La Liga greats trailing

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Anyone who has watched the Argentine in recent years knows he can do things with a football that seem to defy the laws of physics and he does not fit into the mould of a traditional striker.

Real Madrid unveil new recruit Baptista

Real Madrid unveil new recruit Baptista

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Brazilian forward Julio Baptista donned the all-white shirt of Real Madrid for the first time on Monday after signing a five-year deal with the club for an initial fee of 20 million euros (13.8 million pounds).

Raul rescues Real Madrid

Raul rescues Real Madrid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The Spanish giants drew 1-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Sunday