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Madrid Open: Defending champ Kvitova advances

Madrid Open: Defending champ Kvitova advances

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Czech has now won eight consecutive games at the Caja Magica and will face wildcard Sorana Cirstea or Caroline Garcia in the last 16.

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.

Liverpool's Colombian sensation scores hat-trick in Champions League

Liverpool's Colombian sensation scores hat-trick in Champions League

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as they maintained their perfect Champions League campaign with a barnstorming second-half display in a 4-0 victory over Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield on Tuesday.

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Madrid's trip to San Sebastian was full of intrigue after Barca failed to beat Sevilla and the Catalan side's defender Gerard Pique said the title was now Madrid's for the taking.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks', Juve lose, Real Madrid win

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks', Juve lose, Real Madrid win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

Vinicius apologises after Brazil's early Copa America exit

Vinicius apologises after Brazil's early Copa America exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Brazil had failed to impress at the Copa, drawing twice in the group stage while beating only Paraguay.

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Zverev STUNS Nadal in Madrid Open quarters

Zverev STUNS Nadal in Madrid Open quarters

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Nadal was the favourite and top seed having lifted the Barcelona Open trophy last month but played below par on a sweltering spring day.

Champions League PICS: Juventus, Real Madrid shocked

Champions League PICS: Juventus, Real Madrid shocked

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Juventus's hopes of reaching the Champions League last eight suffered a blow when the two-times European Cup winners slumped to a 1-0 defeat in their last-16 first leg at Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday. Manchester City finally produced a Champions League performance worthy of their status as one of European football's elite clubs by beating Real Madrid 2-1 away in Wednesday's last-16 first leg after pulling off a stunning late fightback.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Villarreal; Milan down Inter

PIX: Barcelona thrash Villarreal; Milan down Inter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both scored twice to help Barcelona thrash hosts Villarreal 5-1.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's action in La Liga.

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.

Where Are The Stars Holidaying?

Where Are The Stars Holidaying?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Akshay walks his dog in London... Mouni is in Bali... Sonal in Dubai... And more!

I'm done chasing records: Ronaldo announces

I'm done chasing records: Ronaldo announces

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at Saudi side Al Nassr rather than collecting more individual accolades in the twilight of his career.

Football: Real Madrid keep pressure on Atletico

Football: Real Madrid keep pressure on Atletico

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Real Madrid swatted aside Granada 4-1 on Thursday to ensure the La Liga title race will go down to the wire.

Real Madrid raise bid for PSG's Mbappe to 170m euros

Real Madrid raise bid for PSG's Mbappe to 170m euros

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Real Madrid have increased their offer to sign Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to 170 million euros ($199.80 million) after having an initial 160 million euro bid rejected, Sky Sports reported on Thursday.

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro and forward Eden Hazard have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their La Liga clash at Valencia, the Spanish champions said.

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona.

'Real Madrid will always be Ronaldo's home'

'Real Madrid will always be Ronaldo's home'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Real Madrid paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo in a statement on their website on Tuesday after the Portuguese forward joined Juventus to end his nine-year stay with the Spanish giants.

Real Madrid's Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

Real Madrid's Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term.

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Barcelona were hailed as La Liga champions-elect in the Catalan media after their 1-0 win at Real Madrid on Saturday, while the capital's press called for sweeping changes at Real after another domestic failure.

Barcelona continue winning run in La Liga

Barcelona continue winning run in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Barca will now visit seventh-placed Osasuna on Saturday before hosting Young Boys in the Champions League next week, when they will look to rebound following a 2-1 loss in their opening match at Monaco.

PIX: Real Madrid punish Liverpool; Man City edge Dortmund

PIX: Real Madrid punish Liverpool; Man City edge Dortmund

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. score twice as his side punished a sloppy Liverpool to win 3-1, while Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Piotr Zielinski converted two penalties for Inter Milan as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus.

PIX: Spaniards take to the streets to celebrate Euro win

PIX: Spaniards take to the streets to celebrate Euro win

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Loud cheering could be heard in almost every corner of the country after Spain won its fourth European Championship crown.

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Delighted world number one Novak Djokovic said he was back to his best after winning a third Madrid Open title on Sunday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4.

Real Madrid's Ramos, Medvedev test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Ramos, Medvedev test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos faced a new setback in a season littered with injury problems when his club said on Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Champions League: Vinicius brace earns Real thrilling draw at Bayern

Champions League: Vinicius brace earns Real thrilling draw at Bayern

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Real, chasing a 15th European Cup, levelled in the 83rd with Vinicius's penalty, after Rodrygo was felled by a clumsy challenge from Kim Min-jae, to set up a mouth-watering return leg in Madrid next week.

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French football league's governing body (LFP) ruled in favour of the France captain on Friday.

Bale could finish career at Real Madrid, says agent

Bale could finish career at Real Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Playing without crowd will be peculiar: Suarez

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Monday

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Key stats ahead of Champions final

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Key stats ahead of Champions final

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The two teams have met eight times in the European Cup, with Real winning four times and Liverpool three.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

1 Billion Followers! Ronaldo's Latest Record

1 Billion Followers! Ronaldo's Latest Record

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'This is more than just a number -- it's a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond,' Ronaldo said on X.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Real Madrid

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Real Madrid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Rampant Eibar humiliated European champions Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win in La Liga on Saturday.

Gloomy outlook at Madrid despite big spending spree

Gloomy outlook at Madrid despite big spending spree

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Madrid won only two of their seven pre-season games