News for 'Liga de Quito'

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo made a disappointingly low-key home debut for Real Madrid against Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad in their Peace Cup match at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Brazil stadium fence felled by avalanche celebration

Brazil stadium fence felled by "avalanche" celebration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Several fans were injured when a fence collapsed during the so-called "avalanche" celebration at a Libertadores Cup match in Brazil.

Ronaldo scores first Real goal

Ronaldo scores first Real goal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Real Madrid netting the opener from the penalty spot in a 4-2 friendly win over Ecuador's Liga de Quito at the Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday. The Portuguese winger, signed from Manchester United for 80 million pounds last month, sent the goalkeeper the wrong way after being tripped as he dribbled into the area in the 48th minute.

Mourinho dismisses Owen-related speculation

Mourinho dismisses Owen-related speculation

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho on Friday dismissed media speculation that the Serie A title-holders are interested in signing forward Michael Owen from Newcastle United.

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to their first soccer gold medal at an Olympic Games, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. Neymar, who has scored 85 goals in 141 games in his three seasons at Barcelona, was given permission to stay in Brazil until after international games early next month. "I think it's a good decision to grant him (Neymar) that," Pique told El Mundo Deportivo. "He has earned it.