News for 'Former Real Madrid'

Brazil blank Senegal in bad-tempered friendly

Brazil blank Senegal in bad-tempered friendly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Brazil beat Senegal 2-0 in feisty friendly at the Emirates

Real Madrid agree to sign Isco from Malaga

Real Madrid agree to sign Isco from Malaga

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Real Madrid have agreed to sign Malaga's Spain Under-21 playmaker Isco on a five-year contract pending a medical.

The door is shut on Mourinho at Real Madrid

The door is shut on Mourinho at Real Madrid

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out an immediate return of the recently sacked Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho despite having `good memories` under the Portuguese's tenure in the club.

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's interim coach Santiago Solari says the squad are hurting but determined to turn around their dismal start to the season.

Ronaldo tweets his support to under-fire Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Ronaldo tweets his support to under-fire Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Real Madrid top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled strong support for coach Carlo Ancelotti and sent a clear message to club president Florentino Perez that he does not want the Italian to be sacked.

Real Madrid need more consistency, says Benitez

Real Madrid need more consistency, says Benitez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Under-fire Rafa Benitez said Real Madrid needed to be more consistent and also accused his players of easing off in games ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash with his former club Valencia. The Spaniard is the most successful coach in Valencia's history. He led them to La Liga titles in 2002 and 2004, when he also won the UEFA Cup, and is sure of a warm welcome when he walks out at the Mestalla.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Mourinho to decide Real Madrid future at end of season

Mourinho to decide Real Madrid future at end of season

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho refrained from committing to remaining at the club beyond the end of this season on Friday and said a decision on his future would be taken at the end of the current campaign.

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Teenager Curtis Jones grabbed a 58th-minute winner as an injury-hit Liverpool qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam at Anfield on Tuesday.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

Champions League: Can Real Madrid conceal midfield troubles against Basel?

Champions League: Can Real Madrid conceal midfield troubles against Basel?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is counting on his wealth of experience to help fix the holders' midfield woes as they prepare to host FC Basel in Tuesday's Champions League Group B opener at the Bernabeu.

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

La Liga: Real Madrid on verge of title after Ronaldo inspires

La Liga: Real Madrid on verge of title after Ronaldo inspires

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo fired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday to take Zinedine Zidane's side three points clear at the top of La Liga.

Mounting Injuries Threaten Stars Ahead Of The World Cup

Mounting Injuries Threaten Stars Ahead Of The World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Several high-profile football players are facing injuries ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about their participation in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and other stars are among those sidelined, while the packed playing schedule is drawing criticism.

Champions League: Bayern face Real Madrid in semis, Chelsea play Atletico

Champions League: Bayern face Real Madrid in semis, Chelsea play Atletico

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich will face nine-time champions Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals while 2012 champions Chelsea will play Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo's last-gasp goal takes Real Madrid past Man City

Ronaldo's last-gasp goal takes Real Madrid past Man City

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Real Madrid fashioned a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 3-2 in a classic Champions League match with a last-gasp Cristiano Ronaldo strike in their Group D opener on Tuesday.

Ronaldo tricks, Bale scores first as Real Madrid crush Sevilla

Ronaldo tricks, Bale scores first as Real Madrid crush Sevilla

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick and Gareth Bale became the fifth British player to score for Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in La Liga when he struck twice in an action-packed 7-3 win over Sevilla on Wednesday.

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

"C'est fini". With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell statement on Sunday to the Real Madrid fans he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: The key head-to-head battles

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: The key head-to-head battles

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Some of the key head-to-heads in the "Clasico" between La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Monday night.

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid equal record for successive wins

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid equal record for successive wins

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Real Madrid brushed off the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to beat Espanyol 2-0 away and maintain their 100 per cent start to the league season while matching the La Liga record of 16 consecutive victories.

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Real Madrid got their Champions League title defence off to a strong start on Wednesday by convincingly beating AS Roma 3-0 at home with goals from Isco, Gareth Bale and a stoppage-time strike from returning striker Mariano Diaz.

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Real Madrid's La Liga title bid took a dent after Zinedine Zidane's leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday, denied all three points by a late strike from Santi Mina. Lazio mounted a superb second-half comeback at the Olympic Stadium to beat Inter Milan 2-1 and move above Antonio Conte's side into second place in Serie A on Sunday.

Bale inspires Real Madrid comeback victory at Rayo Vallecano

Bale inspires Real Madrid comeback victory at Rayo Vallecano

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Gareth Bale made up for the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring twice to inspire Real Madrid to come from two goals down and win 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Real managed to edge to the top of the table despite Ronaldo missing his first league game of the season with a muscle strain although they also suffered another scare before their Champions League semi-final next week with a suspected injury to Karim Benzema. Real had found themselves two behind within 14 minutes as Adrian Embarba scored from close range in the seventh minute before Rayo's Venezuelan striker Miku pounced on more poor defending from the visitors. Bale started the revival, heading in from a 35th minute corner before Zinedine Zidane's side drew level six minutes after the break through substitute Lucas Vazquez. Welshman Bale then completed the comeback nine minutes from time, collecting a misplaced pass from a Rayo defender before powering the ball past goalkeeper Juan Carlos.

Does Casillas need to prove his greatness to Real Madrid?

Does Casillas need to prove his greatness to Real Madrid?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Xavi slams Real Madrid over Casillas exit

La Liga: Frustrating start to the New Year for Real Madrid

La Liga: Frustrating start to the New Year for Real Madrid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Midfielder Santi Cazorla gave the home side the lead in the fourth minute of the game, which was rescheduled due to Real's participation in last month's Club World Cup, by bending a wonderful shot into the bottom corner.

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

World soccer body hit with $76m claim by Frenchman Lassana Diarra in decade-long transfer rules case

'Stop Crying' banner backfires: Vinicius stuns City

'Stop Crying' banner backfires: Vinicius stuns City

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Manchester City fans took a not-so-subtle dig at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during Tuesday's Champions League playoff game

Real Madrid set club record with 16th consecutive win

Real Madrid set club record with 16th consecutive win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Real Madrid secured a club record 16th straight victory when Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale struck in a laboured 2-1 win at Malaga on Saturday that put them five points clear of second-placed Barcelona in La Liga.

How Ronaldo turned boos to cheers for Real Madrid

How Ronaldo turned boos to cheers for Real Madrid

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off the boos of his own supporters to fire Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Don't boo me, I'm always trying: Ronaldo tells Real Madrid fans

Don't boo me, I'm always trying: Ronaldo tells Real Madrid fans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

'I'm not asking them to name streets after me, the only thing I ask is that they don't boo me here'

Keen on Real Madrid job? No thanks, says Mourinho

Keen on Real Madrid job? No thanks, says Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Jose Mourinho dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Real Madrid, on Monday, saying he wants to stay on as Manchester United manager beyond his current contract.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

King's Cup: Barca held at Celta, Real Madrid ease to victory

King's Cup: Barca held at Celta, Real Madrid ease to victory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Real Madrid are on the verge of reaching the King's Cup quarter-finals after winning 3-0 at Numancia on Thursday while holders Barcelona still have work to do after being held to a 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo.

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Spanish court handed Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti a one-year prison sentence for failing to pay tax on his image rights revenues in 2014 when the Italian was Real Madrid manager.

Valencia coach Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Valencia coach Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died with three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs said.

El Clasico: 'We have to play complete game'

El Clasico: 'We have to play complete game'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"Playing with Barcelona is special. It will be the last 'El Clasico' of the season because Barca are not in the Club World Cup."

Former Premier League champions sack manager!

Former Premier League champions sack manager!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Leicester City part ways with head coach Van Nistelrooy after Premier League relegation

Champions League: Man City to face Liverpool; Juventus vs Real Madrid

Champions League: Man City to face Liverpool; Juventus vs Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Juventus were given a chance to avenge last year's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid when they two sides were drawn together for the quarter-finals of this year's competition on Friday.

Real Madrid top La Liga after win; Napoli stun Juventus

Real Madrid top La Liga after win; Napoli stun Juventus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Real Madrid defender Nacho was the unlikely hero as they snatched a 1-0 win at Real Valladolid on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona's defeat at Valencia this weekend and move three points clear of their rivals at the top of La Liga. Serie A leaders Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Napoli on Sunday, with coach Maurizio Sarri returning to his former club for the first time, though Cristiano Ronaldo still managed to score for an eighth league game in a row for the visitors.

Roundup: Why Real Madrid is the best club in the world...

Roundup: Why Real Madrid is the best club in the world...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Real Madrid lifted the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fourth time on Saturday after thrashing local side Al Ain 4-1 in the final in Abu Dhabi with the help of impressive distance strikes in either half from midfielders Luka Modric and Marcos Llorente.