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Football PIX: Real Madrid draw with Sociedad; Everton win

Football PIX: Real Madrid draw with Sociedad; Everton win

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Striker Mariano's header was glanced onto the crossbar by Sociedad's Andoni Gorosabel while the loose ball fell to Marco Asensio, whose shot was deflected wide for a corner from which Raphael Varane header hit the top of the bar.

Football Briefs: Maradona tells Madrid, give away Bale and bring Mbappe

Football Briefs: Maradona tells Madrid, give away Bale and bring Mbappe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

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

Take a look at players in contention for PFA award

Take a look at players in contention for PFA award

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chelsea pair Diego Costa and Eden Hazard were named on Thursday on the shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award.

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The cool days of late September, with damp courts expected, will level the playing field and for the first time, other than when Rafael Nadal has been injured, he looks vulnerable on his beloved clay.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal miss chance to return to top

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal miss chance to return to top

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Arsenal missed their chance to go back to the top of the Premier League after being forced to play with 10 men for much of the game against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

Costa double sends Atletico clear in La Liga

Costa double sends Atletico clear in La Liga

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Atletico Madrid's Brazilian striker Diego Costa scored twice as they came from behind to beat Levante 3-2 at home on Saturday to go three points clear at the top of La Liga.

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Atletico overpower Ronaldo's Juventus; City rally to victory

PIX: Atletico overpower Ronaldo's Juventus; City rally to victory

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Ten-man Manchester City staged a dramatic comeback with late goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling securing them a 3-2 win at Schalke 04 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg.

Wenger, Mourinho in war of words after ill-tempered match

Wenger, Mourinho in war of words after ill-tempered match

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'I think it's unacceptable what he does to Koscielny. He pushes him down, he hits him in the face. I do not understand Mike Dean's decision at all. Why does Diego Costa stay on the pitch and Gabriel is sent off?' 'If you want to speak about Diego Costa with me, it's just to say he played like he has to play and that's why you have full stadiums, you sell to television around the world for millions and millions because the game has to be played like that'

Struggling Griezmann does not regret staying at Atletico

Struggling Griezmann does not regret staying at Atletico

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'I haven't always expressed myself well. I said I would like to play with Neymar and Mbappe, but that doesn't mean I want to go to PSG'

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

EPL: Costa accuses Chelsea of pricing him out of Atletico move

EPL: Costa accuses Chelsea of pricing him out of Atletico move

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Costa has not played for Chelsea since the FA Cup final in May, following which he claims manager Antonio Conte sent him a text telling him he was not in his plans for the new season.

What to watch out for on Day 6 of French Open

What to watch out for on Day 6 of French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Things to watch out for on Day Six of the French Open on Friday:

Maradona backs plans to expand World Cup to 48 teams

Maradona backs plans to expand World Cup to 48 teams

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Diego Maradona is delighted by plans to expand the World Cup to 48 teams and Argentina's former captain said on Monday that it would rekindle interest in the tournament.

PICS: Atletico slump to shock defeat; Eintracht stun Bayern

PICS: Atletico slump to shock defeat; Eintracht stun Bayern

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Images from matches played across top football leagues in Europe.

Ex-coach, players charged with fixing games

Ex-coach, players charged with fixing games

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Ten people, including two former basketball players and a former assistant coach at the University of San Diego, have been indicted in connection with a scheme to fix games since 2008, US federal prosecutors said on Monday.

Ronaldo among first nominees for Ballon d'Or award

Ronaldo among first nominees for Ballon d'Or award

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Ronaldo's nomination comes after the 33-year-old last week denied rape allegations levelled against him by a woman who sued him in court in the United States.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the last week

La Liga: Messi at double as Barca beat Valencia, Atletico see off stuttering Sevilla

La Liga: Messi at double as Barca beat Valencia, Atletico see off stuttering Sevilla

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Lionel Messi scored twice as La Liga champions Barcelona saw off a persistent Valencia side, who had Eliaquim Mangala sent off in the first half, to win 4-2 on Sunday and stay on the heels of leaders Real Madrid.

La Liga: Atletico's title hopes hit by Girona

La Liga: Atletico's title hopes hit by Girona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Atletico Madrid's faint hopes of chasing down runaway Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a fresh blow on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Girona, meaning they could fall 11 points behind the Catalans by the end of the weekend.

Megan Fox, Jack Black, Jeff Bridges: A day out in Hollywood

Megan Fox, Jack Black, Jeff Bridges: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Musician Tom Petty passes away at 66

Musician Tom Petty passes away at 66

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Tom Petty suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

Serie A: Genoa end sorry run by beating 10-man Lazio

Serie A: Genoa end sorry run by beating 10-man Lazio

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Genoa ended a seven-match run without a Serie A victory by winning 1-0 at Lazio on Monday after the hosts had goalkeeper Federico Marchetti sent off in the first half.

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Max Whitlock ending the long wait for a champion by claiming victory in the floor exercise and pommel horse finals.

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Barcelona travel to newly-promoted Osasuna without their first choice front line.

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

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

La Liga wide open as Real, Barca, Atletico stumble

La Liga wide open as Real, Barca, Atletico stumble

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, find themselves in the bizarre situation of having made poor starts to the campaign

ISL: Forlan tricks as Mumbai thrash Kerala 5-0

ISL: Forlan tricks as Mumbai thrash Kerala 5-0

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan struck a brilliant hat-trick, the first of the season, to power Mumbai City FC to the top of the Indian Super League table with a 5-0 demolition of Kerala Blasters in Mumbai on Saturday.

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out when play begins next week, not on the Caja Magica's three red dust courts, but on gaming consoles.

Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico again

Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico again

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Diego Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico Madrid again after they suffered another morale-shattering loss to Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

Hottest Football Transfers: Chelsea sign Spain striker Costa from Atletico

Hottest Football Transfers: Chelsea sign Spain striker Costa from Atletico

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Chelsea have signed Spain World Cup striker Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid, the Stamford Bridge club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Atletico Madrid's Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has been granted dual Spanish nationality, the La Liga side said on their website (www.clubatleticodemadrid.com) on Friday.

Football Extras: 'Bale has no quality to be the leader of Real Madrid'

Football Extras: 'Bale has no quality to be the leader of Real Madrid'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Former Real Madrid striker Predrag Mijatovic criticised Gareth Bale for lacking leadership qualities

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona.

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

While the debate over the political, financial and health implications of holding the Tokyo Olympics in July rages around the world, triple jump gold medal hopeful Will Claye believes a crucial voice is not always being heard - that of the athlete.

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Chelsea are now 11 points ahead of Manchester City who have 13 games left to play and while Italian Conte is too cagey to start proclaiming his side yet, only a monumental loss of form can deny them the title.

EPL player of the weekend: 'Trickster' Costa takes honours as he equals record!

EPL player of the weekend: 'Trickster' Costa takes honours as he equals record!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

With Manchester City drawing 2-2 at Arsenal and Liverpool suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat by Aston Villa, Jose Mourinho's Chelsea were the big winners in the fourth round of Premier League games.

ISL: Forlan strikes as Mumbai snap ATK's dream run, go top

ISL: Forlan strikes as Mumbai snap ATK's dream run, go top

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Star Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan struck a late goal as Mumbai City FC ended Atletico de Kolkata's unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory and jumped to the top spot in the Indian Super League football in Kolkata on Tuesday.