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PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

French Open Day 1 PIX: Sabalenka, Svitolina make fast starts

French Open Day 1 PIX: Sabalenka, Svitolina make fast starts

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Images from Day 1 of the 2025 French Open in Paris on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as Joselu's early strike was cancelled out by Raul de Tomas' penalty, a result that could spice up the title race with surprise package Girona.

PIX: 10-man Real Madrid score late to edge Alaves

PIX: 10-man Real Madrid score late to edge Alaves

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A stoppage time header by fullback Lucas Vazquez earned 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 victory at lowly Alaves.

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Not leaving yet: Djokovic shuts down retirement talk

Not leaving yet: Djokovic shuts down retirement talk

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Djokovic is the last member of the "Big Four" still standing and the Serb said he wanted to continue giving to the sport.

Barca crush Girona to extend LaLiga lead

Barca crush Girona to extend LaLiga lead

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Barcelona beat visitors Girona 4-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title following Bayer Leverkusen draw

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

Rediff.com4 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Champions League: Arsenal need 'something special' vs PSG in second leg SF

Champions League: Arsenal need 'something special' vs PSG in second leg SF

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal side must do something special next week to reach the Champions League final after a 1-0 defeat by Paris St Germain in the semi-final first leg at home on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Coco Gauff forgot to bring her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding win while Daniil Medvedev lost his composure on a cold and blustery Tuesday as he crashed out in the opening round.

FC Barcelona legend Xavi to play in India

FC Barcelona legend Xavi to play in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Among the others who have also been confirmed for the contest to be played in Navi Mumbai at the DY Patil Stadium are Javier Saviola, Phillip Cocu and Christian Karembeau.

La Liga: Real Madrid reclaim top spot after Joselu brace

La Liga: Real Madrid reclaim top spot after Joselu brace

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Real moved to 57 points, two ahead Girona and 10 clear of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

Mbappe back with France for Nations League quarter-final vs Croatia

Mbappe back with France for Nations League quarter-final vs Croatia

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Kylian Mbappe has been called up to the France squad for the first time since last September to face Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals, coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Empoli beat Juventus 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday after a resilient performance helped them to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Barca coach Flick fumes over refereeing decisions in defeat at Inter

Barca coach Flick fumes over refereeing decisions in defeat at Inter

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was upset over several refereeing decisions in his side's 4-3 loss at Inter Milan that stopped the Catalans reaching their first Champions League final in a decade after an extra-time goal by home substitute Davide Frattesi.

In Which City Is the Most English Spoken? Or French?

In Which City Is the Most English Spoken? Or French?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Obviously the most amount of English is spoken in London or New York. And Paris has the largest number of French speakers, and Madrid or Barcelona, Spanish speakers. How wrong you are...!

Dutch revolution: Arne Slot makes history at Liverpool

Dutch revolution: Arne Slot makes history at Liverpool

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Arne Slot is the first to win the top flight in England where many of his compatriots have suffered dents to their reputations over the years.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Images from the the Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter Milan and Barcelona at San Siro, Milan, Italy, on Tuesday.

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, Spain on April 22, it was announced on Wednesday.

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'We have to move on and go ahead, it's our job. It's an important situation for the club to advance in the competition and we want to do well to honour him.'

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions

Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope

Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The papal conclave, the process to elect a new Pope, is set to begin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following Pope Francis' death. The event takes place within the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and involves the College of Cardinals.

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Brazil, who are fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 18 points from 12 games, host Colombia on March 21 and visit Argentina five days later in a match that could see Neymar come up against former Barcelona and Paris St Germain teammate Lionel Messi.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'It's a different surface and I've not had much time to get used to this tournament so my expectations aren't that high.'

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Barcelona's Joao Felix scored in the first half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 home win against his valiant parent club Atletico Madrid in a compelling LaLiga clash on Sunday.

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Mo Salah is third on Liverpool's all-time goal scoring list with 243 goals in 394 games.

After long injury layoff, Saka 'ready to go'

After long injury layoff, Saka 'ready to go'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Arsenal, who trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by 12 points with nine games remaining, host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next week.

PIX: Atletico stage two-goal comeback to hold Barcelona

PIX: Atletico stage two-goal comeback to hold Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Atletico Madrid clawed back from two goals down to rescue a last-gasp 4-4 draw at Barcelona in a rip-roaring battle in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.

Huge prize pot for revamped Club World Cup champions

Huge prize pot for revamped Club World Cup champions

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Numerous players and coaches, including England captain Harry Kane, have voiced concern over player welfare with the revamped Club World Cup meaning less time off between seasons.

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 home win over relegation-threatened Celta Vigo on Sunday to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a dominant display.

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Barcelona's Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win at Atletico Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash on Sunday.

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Rubiales has said it was consensual and scoffed at critics in the aftermath, but Hermoso said she felt a victim of aggression and had pressure put on her to sign a statement exonerating him, which she said she refused to do.

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Carlo Ancelotti's side were then reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Vinicius Jr was shown a straight red card for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Fullback Nahuel Molina lifted a long cross from the right touchline which found the unmarked Sorloth whose header at the far post beat goalkeeper David Soria.

LaLiga PIX: Barcelona edge Rayo; jump to top

LaLiga PIX: Barcelona edge Rayo; jump to top

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a first-half penalty to give Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano.