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Zverev downs Berrettini to clinch second Madrid crown

Zverev downs Berrettini to clinch second Madrid crown

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The fifth seeded German did not let up and another break confirmed the win in two hours and 40 minutes.

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Eighth seed Jabeur faced a tougher time against Russian Gracheva as she survived a double break in the decider to set up a meeting with Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who got the better of Karolina Muchova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'

PICS: Real Madrid win record-extending 35th La Liga title

PICS: Real Madrid win record-extending 35th La Liga title

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Real are on 81 points with four games to go. They are 17 points ahead of nearest rivals Sevilla.

PIX: Paolini crushes Andreeva; sets up Swiatek final

PIX: Paolini crushes Andreeva; sets up Swiatek final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Jasmine Paolini is the first Italian player to reach the French Open final since doubles partner Sara Errani in 2012.

Nagal ousted from Germany ATP Challenger

Nagal ousted from Germany ATP Challenger

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal was ousted by Pedro Cachin of Argentina in the pre-quarter-finals of the Braunschweig ATP Challenger, in Braunschweig, Germany, on Wednesday.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'Messi's departure is a move that helps Florentino. Imagine that (Kylian) Mbappe now signs for Real Madrid.'

Euro 2024: Guler stunner helps Turkey to 3-1 win over Georgia

Euro 2024: Guler stunner helps Turkey to 3-1 win over Georgia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 Group F match played between Turkey and Georgia, at Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany, on Tuesday.

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The revamped Champions League will feature a tennis-style seeding system for the last-16 knockout phase, UEFA said.

Priyanshu Rajawat beaten in semis of Canada Open

Priyanshu Rajawat beaten in semis of Canada Open

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

India's campaign at the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament ended after Priyanshu Rajawat was beaten in straight games to France's Alex Lanier in the men's singles semi-finals on Saturday.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

Why Bale wants to return to Real Madrid

Why Bale wants to return to Real Madrid

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Gareth Bale has reiterated his plan to return to Real Madrid once his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur is over and played down suggestions his comments were disrespectful to the London club.

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Argentina will face Columbia in their Copa America title defence on Sunday, July 14.

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

Rediff.com29 May 2022

A 'winning culture' may be one of the most over used terms in modern football but Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti proved on Saturday, at Liverpool's expense, that there truly is meaning and value in the concept.

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

I will never be the Ferguson of Madrid: Zidane

I will never be the Ferguson of Madrid: Zidane

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Zidane ruled out following in the footsteps of Alex Ferguson, who spent 26 years in charge of Manchester United.

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hewitt defers Hall of Fame induction due to travel restrictions

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Croatian forward Ante Budimir scored twice to help Osasuna earn a shock 4-2 home win over leaders Barcelona.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

LaLiga leaders Barcelona's pursuit of a 27th Spanish title gained momentum after a 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

PIX: Real Madrid players return to training

PIX: Real Madrid players return to training

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Real Madrid players, on Monday, returned to training under 'strict health rules' amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Then 18, Talash crossed the border into Pakistan after Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 before settling in Spain as a refugee the following year. The International Olympics Committee changed break-dancer Talash's life forever by including her in its refugee squad for the Paris Games.

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Real Madrid are confident going into the Champions League final against Liverpool and will count on their big-game experience

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Inter Milan escaped Etihad Stadium with a surprise 0-0 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times

Paris St Germain reject Real Madrid's bid for Mbappe

Paris St Germain reject Real Madrid's bid for Mbappe

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Spanish and French media reported on Tuesday that Real Madrid had made a 160-million-euro ($187.81-million) bid for the 22-year-old World Cup winner, who scored 42 goals in all competitions for PSG last season and has reportedly said he wants to move to Spain.

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks for Bayern

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks for Bayern

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

All the action from football matches played in Europe on Wednesday

What is Rohit Sharma doing in Madrid?

What is Rohit Sharma doing in Madrid?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Rohit Sharma is La Liga's brand ambassador in India. as Real Madrid take on Barcelona in La Liga on March 2, Rohit makes his presence felt.

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rivals Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

Would love to play longer and give my son a memory of myself playing: Rafa

Would love to play longer and give my son a memory of myself playing: Rafa

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side.

'I don't follow the records, the records follow me'

'I don't follow the records, the records follow me'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo capped his first full Saudi Pro League season in style as he broke the record for the most goals scored in one campaign.

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick corrective eyewear allows her to see around 20%.