News for 'Hilal'

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The broom, the hand or the kite, listen to the mind or the heart, 'tunnel vision voting' to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party or electing the 'right party'. With only two days to go for polling, the choice is anything but clear for Delhi's Muslims, say many voters.

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Al-Nassr last week cancelled their two-game China tour due to the absence of the 38-year-old Ronaldo.

Pakistan's golden boy receives hero's welcome

Pakistan's golden boy receives hero's welcome

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Gold medallist Arshaf Nadeem brings Pakistan's first medal home to hero's welcome

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Tracking the key moves this week in the European transfer market

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Saudi club Al-Hilal have furiously demanded a formal probe into the appointment of the referees for the Asian Champions League final, which they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend.

Israeli strike kills 1st woman politburo member of Hamas

Israeli strike kills 1st woman politburo member of Hamas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Hamas-affiliated media reported on Thursday morning that Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the Hamas politburo was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Mumbai City made their debut in the competition last year but were eliminated in the group phase, twice losing heavily to Saudi side Al-Shabab.

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Brazil forward Neymar will be sidelined for several months as he requires surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee.

Ronaldo handed one-match suspension, fined!

Ronaldo handed one-match suspension, fined!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture following Al Nassr's 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) said on Wednesday.

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Nine players from the Premier League have been called up including Ruben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota. Goncalo Inacio is the only Sporting player in the squad.

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win.

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America

Injured Neymar to miss Copa America

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Neymar joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in August but the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward played only five games as he struggled with muscle injuries.

Messi-Ronaldo to square off again in Riyadh next year

Messi-Ronaldo to square off again in Riyadh next year

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Miami are set to take on Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29 before facing Al-Nassr at the same venue on February 1.

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashes out of Asian Champions League

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashes out of Asian Champions League

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Al-Nassr overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to win 4-3 on Monday but with the contest ending 4-4 on aggregate, the players headed into a shootout from which Al-Ain prevailed.

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr are one of 40 clubs from 20 leagues across the confederation drawn in 10 groups to face one another from Monday, with only the winners guaranteed to advance to the knockout rounds in the quest for the top prize of US$4 million.

Messi is Time's Athlete of the Year!

Messi is Time's Athlete of the Year!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Messi played a key role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years when they beat defending champions France in the final in December last year.

Pakistan Honours Bill Gates

Pakistan Honours Bill Gates

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The government of Pakistan conferred on Gates the Hilal-e-Pakistan, the country's second-highest civil award.

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

Big B's Evening with Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe...

Big B's Evening with Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'An evening in Riyadh... what an evening... Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mbappe, Neymar all playing together... and yours truly invited guest to inaugurate the game .. PSG vs Riyadh Seasons... Incredible!!!'

Ronaldo believes Saudi League has potential for top five

Ronaldo believes Saudi League has potential for top five

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Ronaldo said the quality of the Saudi competition had improved even in his short time in it.

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi intends to join Major Soccer League side Inter Miami as a free agent, the Argentina forward said on Wednesday.

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, Garber says

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Benzema was Al-Ittihad's first signing since winning the league title for the first time since 2009 with compatriot Kante expected to join him

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Paris Saint Germain confirmed on Saturday that Lionel Messi's PSG adventure will come to an end at the end of this season.

Messi returns to training after serving suspension

Messi returns to training after serving suspension

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A source close to Argentina's captain told Reuters that he received a formal offer to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal next season, with a contract renewal at PSG not on the cards for the World Cup winner who turns 36 next month.

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Despite finding the back of the net for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is unable to step out of the shadow of teammate Anderson Talisca.

Barca legend Busquets to leave club at end of season

Barca legend Busquets to leave club at end of season

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Busquets, who retired from international duty last year, has made more than 700 appearances for Barcelona and holds the record for playing in more El Clasicos than any other player with 48 appearances against Barcelona's rivals Real Madrid.

The Great Messi Mystery: Where Will He Go Next?

The Great Messi Mystery: Where Will He Go Next?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Messi's future at PSG has been the subject of much speculation in recent days

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday

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.

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Though Al-Nassr beat Abha 3-1, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a rough night on a personal note as he failed to score and was substituted for the first time since his move to Saudi Arabia.

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'

Ronaldo urges top players to join him in Saudi league

Ronaldo urges top players to join him in Saudi league

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Ronaldo said the league was very competitive but that there were many opportunities to grow.

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027.

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Though Cristiano Ronaldo scored an impressive number of goals, he remained empty handed in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Tuchel will go into self isolation and the club said he would most likely join up with the team in Abu Dhabi next week