News for 'Levant'

Britain carries out second bombing in Syria

Britain carries out second bombing in Syria

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Britain has carried out its second set of air strikes in Syria since the Parliament backed military action against Islamic State, once again targeting the oil fields controlled by the terror group.

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

71-year-old Sven-Goran Eriksson won 18 trophies with various clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries.

Barca haven't scored freely: Rijkaard

Barca haven't scored freely: Rijkaard

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard said his side's profligacy in front of goal was a concern.

La Liga: Atletico hot on Barca's heels after crushing win over Sociedad

La Liga: Atletico hot on Barca's heels after crushing win over Sociedad

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 home win over Real Sociedad on Tuesday to close the gap behind La Liga leaders Barcelona to five points.

King's Cup: Caicedo brace fires Espanyol past Valencia

King's Cup: Caicedo brace fires Espanyol past Valencia

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Espanyol's Felipe Caicedo came off the bench and netted two late goals to secure a 2-0 win at home to 10-man Valencia on Tuesday that sent the Barcelona-based club through to the King's Cup quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in the Italian Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

Islamic State second-in-command killed in US air strike

Islamic State second-in-command killed in US air strike

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The second-in-command of the dreaded Islamic State militant group has been killed in a United States air strike in northern Iraq, the White House has said.

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Third-placed Inter Milan scored twice in the last six minutes through Stefan De Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni to snatch a 2-1 win at Parma in Serie A on Sunday despite a subdued display. The scarcely-deserved victory left Inter eight points behind leaders Juventus and four adrift of second-placed Lazio with 10 games each to play.

REACTION: Zidane on Real's SHOCKING defeat

REACTION: Zidane on Real's SHOCKING defeat

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Zinedine Zidane lamented Real Madrid's home woes as the Spanish and European champions slipped to a surprise 1-0 defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday.

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Former player and reserve team boss Santiago Solari has been put in caretaker charge after negotiations between the club and former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte broke down on Monday, the club added.

Barcelona thump Real as ruthless Suarez sticks knife into Lopetegui

Barcelona thump Real as ruthless Suarez sticks knife into Lopetegui

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick as his side thrashed arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-1 on Sunday in a highly entertaining 'Clasico' which surely will signal the end of hapless coach Julen Lopetegui's spell in charge of Real.

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

They are the first to be declared terrorists under the new anti-law, a home ministry official said.

Barca crown sparks celebrations

Barca crown sparks celebrations

Rediff.com15 May 2005

Zagorakis signs for Bologna

Zagorakis signs for Bologna

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

The captain of Greece's European championship winning side joined the Serie A club on a two-year contract.\n\n

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Champions Barcelona lost 2-0 at Celta Vigo while Getafe earned an important 2-0 win over Girona in their bid to secure Champions League qualification.

Nistelrooy shines in Real win

Nistelrooy shines in Real win

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Levante 4-1.

Barcelona maintain six-points lead

Barcelona maintain six-points lead

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Barca are top on 72 points, Real have 66 and Sevilla, who lost 1-0 at home to Osasuna on Saturday, are a distant third on 52.

Late Eto'o strike gives Barca win

Late Eto'o strike gives Barca win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Football Roundup: Atletico go top of La Liga

Football Roundup: Atletico go top of La Liga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

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

Football Briefs: Germany's Neuer doubtful for World Cup

Football Briefs: Germany's Neuer doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2018

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

King's Cup Clasico: Barca down Madrid to enter 6th straight final

King's Cup Clasico: Barca down Madrid to enter 6th straight final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

A dominant yet wasteful Real ravaged their rivals in the first half while spurning a string of clear chances at the Santiago Bernabeu.

La Liga: Real stagger to 1-0 win at Espanyol

La Liga: Real stagger to 1-0 win at Espanyol

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Real Madrid closed to within three points of La Liga leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the halfway stage of the season when a Pepe header secured a laboured 1-0 win at mid-table Espanyol on Sunday.

La Liga PIX: Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer humbling losses

La Liga PIX: Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer humbling losses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Leganes and Real Madrid were resoundingly beaten 3-0 by Sevilla on Wednesday as Spain's two biggest clubs lost on the same day for the first time since January, 2015.

US airstrikes hit Islamic State in Syria

US airstrikes hit Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The United States and its allies have expanded their war against the Islamic State by launching aggressive airstrikes against an array of targets of the militant group in Syria, the Pentagon has said.

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Real Madrid's reliance on their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was more evident than ever on Tuesday as the Spanish and European champions meekly lost 1-0 at Espanyol in La Liga.

Soccer PIX: Barca beaten; Atletico slump to biggest defeat

Soccer PIX: Barca beaten; Atletico slump to biggest defeat

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season

US drone takes out top ISIS leader Hafiz Sayed Khan

US drone takes out top ISIS leader Hafiz Sayed Khan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Khan was known to directly participate in attacks against US and coalition forces, and the actions of his network terrorised Afghans, especially in Nangarhar.

RBI readies plan to counter financial crimes in cyber space

RBI readies plan to counter financial crimes in cyber space

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Cyber thieves have been using RBI logos to send out mails to cheat customers

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.

La Liga: Valencia lose ground on Atletico after Bilbao reverse

La Liga: Valencia lose ground on Atletico after Bilbao reverse

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Valencia lost ground in the battle with Atletico Madrid and Sevilla for third place in La Liga when they conceded a late Aritz Aduriz equaliser in a bad-tempered 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Obama to meet Iraqi PM in April, discuss military strategy against IS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

United States President Barack Obama will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on April 14 to discuss a range of issues, including the military campaign against the Islamic State.

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

An American teen has been indicted on charges of joining the Islamic State, the terrorist organisation that has captured a large part of Syria and Iraq and has threatened regional peace.

UEFA Champions League: Atletico have history on their mind

UEFA Champions League: Atletico have history on their mind

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Two years on from their defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Atletico Madrid are back on the same stage against the same rival - wiser and determined not to be haunted by the memories of Lisbon.

Ronaldo, Bayern mark record-breaking weekend in Europe

Ronaldo, Bayern mark record-breaking weekend in Europe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo finally became the highest scorer in Real Madrid's history while Bayern Munich set a record for the greatest number of successive wins at the start of a season in the Bundesliga this weekend.

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

La Liga: Messi treble seals Barca title, Atletico win, Depor down

La Liga: Messi treble seals Barca title, Atletico win, Depor down

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona clinched a 25th La Liga title on Sunday after winning 4-2 at Deportivo La Coruna despite throwing away a two-goal lead in a thrilling game which also confirmed Depor's relegation.

Real Madrid labour to win over Leganes without Ronaldo, Ramos

Real Madrid labour to win over Leganes without Ronaldo, Ramos

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Real Madrid beat Leganes 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday after coach Zinedine Zidane heavily rotated his side in preparation for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, including leaving out top-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tiago header sets up Atletico win over Espanyol

Tiago header sets up Atletico win over Espanyol

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

A first half Tiago header set up Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Espanyol as they seek to get back on track following a stuttering start to the La Liga season.

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.