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PIX: Roma held at Porto, Alkmaar rout Galatasaray

PIX: Roma held at Porto, Alkmaar rout Galatasaray

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Francisco Moura's second-half strike earned hosts Porto a 1-1 draw against 10-man AS Roma in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off on Thursday.

Women's Euro '25 PIX: Norway, Finland make winning start

Women's Euro '25 PIX: Norway, Finland make winning start

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Images from the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A action in Switzerland on Wednesday.

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

A New York Times report last month said the showpiece event will not be held in the Turkish city and alternative venues were being considered.

Real Madrid chief pushes for breakaway Super League

Real Madrid chief pushes for breakaway Super League

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'The most worrying fact is that young people are becoming less and less interested in football. The current competitions, as designed today, do not attract spectators' interest, except in the final stage.'

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Italy face the shocking possibility of failing to reach the World Cup for a third consecutive time.

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Paris St Germain will look at playing Champions League home matches in another country after the French government on Tuesday decided to end the 2019-20 domestic season, the Ligue 1 club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday.

Need some more control when I throw: Neeraj Chopra

Need some more control when I throw: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra said he needs to work harder on his core muscles and fine tune his technique to consistently throw 90m-plus distances in international competitions.

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

Rediff.com5 May 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's Paris Games preparations will be put through a stern test when he begins his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League one-day meet series against a star-studded but familiar field, in Doha on Friday.

European football SPLIT as UEFA elects new president

European football SPLIT as UEFA elects new president

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

UEFA elects a new president on Wednesday whose main task will be to stop what European officials say is an inexorable slide towards a breakaway football Super League open only to wealthy clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Duplantis eyes another World Record

Duplantis eyes another World Record

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

One of the main attractions will be pole vaulter 'Mondo' Duplantis, who soared 6.27 metres to break the world record for a staggering 11th time in Clermont-Ferrand last month.

PIX: Real Madrid stun Liverpool for 14th European Cup

PIX: Real Madrid stun Liverpool for 14th European Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Vinicius Junior's second half tap-in steered Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday.

PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle in tough Champions League group

PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle in tough Champions League group

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Holders Manchester City will take on RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys in Group G.

Check out Champions League group-stage draw

Check out Champions League group-stage draw

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Manchester City's Erling Haaland faces Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski meets Bayern Munich after the Champions League group-stage draw was made on Thursday.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Champions League: Newcastle fan stable after being stabbed in Milan

Champions League: Newcastle fan stable after being stabbed in Milan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The back wound was the most serious but the victim is expected to be released from the Policlinco hospital in the coming hours, a police spokesperson said.

'This is the beginning of a new era for Real Madrid': Alonso

'This is the beginning of a new era for Real Madrid': Alonso

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Xabi Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to a double last season as they won the German Cup and lifted their first Bundesliga title without losing a game.

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Twelve of Europe's leading soccer clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday but after 48 hours of massive pressure from fans, politicians and even British royals the six English clubs backed out

EPL PIX: Man United lose; Saka scores on return

EPL PIX: Man United lose; Saka scores on return

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Villarreal fought back to shock Barcelona 3-2 on Sunday, handing the LaLiga champions their first league defeat since late December.

Hockey World League: India not taking France lightly in European Tour

Hockey World League: India not taking France lightly in European Tour

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

In the FIH Hockey World League Semi-Final 2012-13, the Indian team outplayed the European team by 6-2 in which young Mandeep Singh scored two back-to-back goals. In the second season of FIH Hockey World League Semi-Final, India again met France in the semi-final round in Belgium and defeated them 3-2.

Europa League PIX: Big win for Liverpool; West Ham top group

Europa League PIX: Big win for Liverpool; West Ham top group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.

PIX: Mbappe 'trick' sinks Manchester City; Real Madrid in last 16

PIX: Mbappe 'trick' sinks Manchester City; Real Madrid in last 16

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League Knock-out phase play-offs.

Soccer PIX: Bologna cement top four spot; Leipzig hammer Cologne

Soccer PIX: Bologna cement top four spot; Leipzig hammer Cologne

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across leagues on Friday

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

However, there was a softening in tone over eventual cases where league seasons may be cancelled -- an outcome UEFA had been quick to oppose.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Manchester City

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Manchester City

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Kylian Mbappe added another goal before halftime to spur Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Getafe.

League leaders continue run

League leaders continue run

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

A round-up of weekend action in the major European leagues.

All About Vanuatu, Which Rejected Lalit Modi

All About Vanuatu, Which Rejected Lalit Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Vanuatu offers citizenship to people who are willing to invest $150,000 in the country.

Former European champions Ajax knocked out of Champions League!

Former European champions Ajax knocked out of Champions League!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Four-time European champions Ajax Amsterdam were knocked out of the Champions League in the third qualifying round on Tuesday after a dramatic 3-2 defeat at home to unsung Rapid Vienna.

Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League group matches played on Tuesday night.