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PICS: Hummels own goal gifts France win over lacklustre Germany

PICS: Hummels own goal gifts France win over lacklustre Germany

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The Germans were desperate to impress in front of a home crowd to make amends for their shock 2018 World Cup first-round exit, but instead they rarely broke through the French rearguard.

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.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

PIX: Switzerland beat France on penalties to make Euro last 8

PIX: Switzerland beat France on penalties to make Euro last 8

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe's spot kick to give Switzerland a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win, following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra-time, on Monday as they advanced to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals where they will meet Spain.

Soccer great Pele hospitalised with urinary infection

Soccer great Pele hospitalised with urinary infection

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Brazil soccer great Pele was hospitalised in Paris late on Tuesday with a strong fever but his condition is not life-threatening, RMC Sport reported. The 78-year-old was admitted as a precaution after attending an event in the French capital with France's World Cup-winning youngster Kylian Mbappe.

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Messi out of Champions League match against Benfica

Messi out of Champions League match against Benfica

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Messi had asked to be withdrawn in the reverse fixture at Benfica last week due to the calf problem but PSG boss Christophe Galtier expects him to return for the weekend clash against third-placed Olympique de Marseille.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

PSG can exploit Bayern's high defensive line, says Rooney

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

France are looking to beat the Socceroos just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden -- the three youngest players in the England squad -- have been described as "generational talents", but the Arsenal player said they had learned to tune out the noise, be it compliments or criticism.

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The flying wingback is one of the key players in the north African outfit whose last-16 match in the Qatar World Cup against Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, gives them a chance to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

He is France's link between defence and attack

He is France's link between defence and attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Griezmann thankful for thankless role in France side

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Man United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal, even though both teams had already faced each other in the group stage.

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The French fans will be largely outnumbered by the Morocco supporters

FIFA WC Preview: Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse

FIFA WC Preview: Injury-hit France flirt with champions curse

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The French in 2002, Italy in 2010, Spain in 2014 and Germany in 2018 all followed their stuttering starts as champions by bombing out in the group stage.

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer great Pele said on Saturday he was "strong" and grateful for the widespread support he has been receiving after being hospitalized in Sao Paulo earlier this week as he battles colon cancer.

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Les Bleus, who face Poland in the last 16 on Sunday, underperformed at the Education City stadium and only after Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele came off the bench did they pose any threat.

What went wrong for PSG in Champions League final

What went wrong for PSG in Champions League final

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain believe they can learn from their run to the Champions League final and become European champions after coming closer than ever in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Check out Forbes' Top 10 highest-paid footballers

Check out Forbes' Top 10 highest-paid footballers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Here are the top-10 highest paid soccer players according to Forbes.

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.'

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris St Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his Parc des Princes debut on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The focus has very much been on the game between two countries that share a sporting rivalry.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Paris St Germain reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich as they progressed on away goals

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Key ingredient that can lead France to World Cup title

Key ingredient that can lead France to World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Kylian Mbappe believes Les Bleus have what it takes to win the title in Russia if they all stick together.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The match was turned on its head when substitute Mario Gavranovic snatched a 90th-minute equaliser and force extra time.

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

A sloppy Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Real Betis on Saturday in a further blow to their hopes of retaining the La Liga title.

Soccer Extras: Dijon stun sloppy PSG

Soccer Extras: Dijon stun sloppy PSG

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Lewandowski huffed and puffed, but he cut a lonely and frustrated figure