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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.

'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.

Tottenham call off talks with Conte; Bale to discuss Real Madrid future

Tottenham call off talks with Conte; Bale to discuss Real Madrid future

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Tottenham Hotspur have called off talks with Antonio Conte to become their new manager to replace the sacked Jose Mourinho

Spain Masters: Sikki-Sumeeth knocked out in semis

Spain Masters: Sikki-Sumeeth knocked out in semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

On Friday, Supanida Katethong came out on top against Indian star PV Sindhu in an intense quarter-final battle in which the Thai shuttler emerged 24-26, 21-17, 22-20 winner in one hour and 17 minutes.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell

Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ramos acknowledged 'there were some calls' when he entered the final six months of his contract but stressed 'leaving Real Madrid was never on my mind'.

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.'

La Liga: Real Madrid see off Celta to return to top

La Liga: Real Madrid see off Celta to return to top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Real were smarting from a surprise 1-1 draw at struggling Elche in their last match and were missing captain Sergio Ramos, who was out with a stomach bug.

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.

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico Madrid in the final match of their United States tour, in New Jersey, on Friday

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Valencia forward Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties as his side beat La Liga champions Real Madrid 4-1 at home in an extraordinary match on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid win at Celta but Modric sees red

PHOTOS: Real Madrid win at Celta but Modric sees red

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Real Madrid got off to a flying start in La Liga by beating Celta Vigo 3-1 away from home on Saturday with the help of a magnificent long range strike from Toni Kroos.

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday in new manager Ruben Amorim's first Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Thirteen-times European champions Real, who had come through each of their last three Champions League semi-final ties, had been second best for much last week's first leg which ended 1-1.

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Bayern left fuming over Champions League 'robbery'.

Real Madrid face up to life without Ronaldo

Real Madrid face up to life without Ronaldo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Real Madrid need both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema to step up a level to cover for Cristiano Ronaldo's absence and Marco Asensio will also be given a more prominent role.

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.

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pepe has blasted the Liga club's fans as "unenthusiastic", contrasting the hushed atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with the cauldron of noise he is now exposed to with Turkish champions Besiktas.

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Manchester City survived a scare to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday, with Phil Foden scoring late to ensure a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg.

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Spain's Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up to play doubles at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) said on Wednesday.

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

He will not be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea as Arsenal are awaiting visa clearance, the club said.

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has vowed that his club will make a splash in this summer's transfer market.

Five reasons Real Madrid have fallen into crisis

Five reasons Real Madrid have fallen into crisis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Here, Reuters Sport highlights five reasons why last season's double winners have collapsed.

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Real Madrid, who in 2018 won the Champions League for a third consecutive year, were valued at $4.24 billion, up 9% from a year ago, Forbes said.

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.

Real Madrid say Neymar bid report 'absolutely untrue'

Real Madrid say Neymar bid report 'absolutely untrue'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Real Madrid denied a report that they have offered a world-record 310 million euros (274.65 million pounds) for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar.

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 and features both men's and women's events, is an important tournament for the players to prepare for the French Open which now begins on Sept. 27.

Champions: Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico

Champions: Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Paris St Germain will play Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona were pitted against an unpredictable Napoli, while Chelsea were drawn against Bayern Munich. City, who will be at home in the second leg, have yet to beat the Spanish side with two draws and two defeats in their previous four meetings.

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.

Real Madrid fans BOO Ronaldo

Real Madrid fans BOO Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo was booed by Real Madrid fans despite grabbing one goal and laying on another in their 2-0 Champions League last-16 second leg win over AS Roma on Tuesday.

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Teenager Curtis Jones grabbed a 58th-minute winner as an injury-hit Liverpool qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam at Anfield on Tuesday.

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Five-times world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Juventus from Real Madrid.

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.

Champions League last 8: It's Bayern v PSG, Real Madrid v Liverpool

Champions League last 8: It's Bayern v PSG, Real Madrid v Liverpool

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Borussia Dortmund with the winners to face either Bayern or PSG in the semi-finals.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach to replace Solari

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach to replace Solari

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Real Madrid will sack Santiago Solari and reappoint former coach Zinedine Zidane on Monday, according to multiple Spanish media reports.

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The 26-year-old then made first round exits from the Bordeaux Challenger and Geneva Open earlier this month.

Real Madrid defender Militao tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid defender Militao tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their Champions League home game against Inter Milan.

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%.