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From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Springfield's favourite family -- The Simpsons -- moved to Bristol for an artistic makeover at Upfest 2018, Europe's largest live street art festival. Take a look at some of the mind-blowing art which covered some 60,000 sq ft of surfaces, including buildings, shop fronts and shutters.

Euro: Griezmann and Ronaldo clash in final for second time in 6 weeks

Euro: Griezmann and Ronaldo clash in final for second time in 6 weeks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

When France meet Portugal in Sunday's Euro 2016 final, the outcome is likely to depend on the performances of Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann -- the second time the two players have clashed with a European trophy at stake in six weeks. Portugal's Ronaldo steered Real Madrid to their Champions League triumph at the end of May after his French rival Griezmann missed a penalty for city rivals Atletico.

Serie A: Napoli win six-goal thriller against nine-man Milan

Serie A: Napoli win six-goal thriller against nine-man Milan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Napoli squandered a two-goal halftime lead, then scored two late goals to beat nine-man AC Milan 4-2 in a stormy Serie A match which saw eight other players booked on Saturday.

Reina penalty save denies Liege victory

Reina penalty save denies Liege victory

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

A penalty save by Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina denied Belgium's Standard Liege victory in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg match which ended in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday. Reina saved a poorly taken penalty from Costa Santos Bonfim Dante in the 12th minute after Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena was judged to have handled in the box.

Euro 2008: Spain squad

Euro 2008: Spain squad

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Penpix of Spain's 23-man squad for Euro 2008.

Serie A: Alonso is hero and villain as Fiorentina hold Napoli

Serie A: Alonso is hero and villain as Fiorentina hold Napoli

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Marcos Alonso scored for Fiorentina and then almost immediately gifted Gonzalo Higuain the equaliser for Napoli in a pulsating, end-to-end 1-1 Serie A draw on Monday.

Portugal breeze to win over Turkey

Portugal breeze to win over Turkey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Group A favourites Portugal made a winning start to Euro 2008, by beating Turkey 2-0 after the Czech Republic got the better of Switzerland 1-0 in the opener.

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.

Riazor jinx continues for Real Madrid

Riazor jinx continues for Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Real Madrid lost 1-0 against Deportivo Coruna in La Liga as they failed to break their jinx at the Riazor.

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

La Liga players dominate UEFA's Best Player in Europe shortlist

La Liga players dominate UEFA's Best Player in Europe shortlist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

La Liga players dominate this year's Best Player in Europe shortlist, announced by the continent's governing body UEFA on Monday, with seven of the top 10 contenders for the prestigious award currently plying their trade in Spain.

FIFA Rankings: Euro champs Portugal move up two places; Wales, Iceland see big jump

FIFA Rankings: Euro champs Portugal move up two places; Wales, Iceland see big jump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Euro 2016 champions, Portugal inched closer to the top-five after climbing two places to 6th in the FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Portugal held after Ronaldo misses penalty

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Portugal held after Ronaldo misses penalty

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group B match played between Portugal and Iran in Saransk on Monday

After flop show against Portugal, Spain's 'keeper De Gea 'needs time and oxygen'

After flop show against Portugal, Spain's 'keeper De Gea 'needs time and oxygen'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Manchester United keeper let a tame shot from Cristiano Ronaldo through his arms for Portugal's second goal on Friday and has been criticised in Spain for his badly positioned defensive wall when Ronaldo struck the late equaliser.

After rant, Ronaldo apologises to Real Madrid teammates

After rant, Ronaldo apologises to Real Madrid teammates

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his apology to teammates for his controversial remark that the club would be at the top of La Liga if every player was on his level.

EPL PIX: Man City thrash Watford; Aston Villa stun Arsenal

EPL PIX: Man City thrash Watford; Aston Villa stun Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Watford's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a double blow on Tuesday when they were thrashed 4-0 at home by Manchester City and then slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after fellow strugglers Aston Villa beat Arsenal in the late game.

What is going on with Djokovic?

What is going on with Djokovic?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Jim Courier said Novak Djokovic's decision to work with so-called 'guru' Pepe Imaz was partly to blame for his shock defeat at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Having reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals without winning a game in 90 minutes it is probably time for Portugal fans to stop worrying about their misfiring forwards and instead give credit to the coach and defenders who have got the to the last four.

Manchester City now on par with Barcelona and Real, says Napoli coach

Manchester City now on par with Barcelona and Real, says Napoli coach

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri says he believes that Manchester City are now at the same level as Barcelona and Real Madrid and can go on to win the UEFA Champions League this season.

EPL: Arsenal fight back against Spurs; Everton edge Wolves

EPL: Arsenal fight back against Spurs; Everton edge Wolves

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of flagging as he approaches his mid-30s but there are plenty of other worries for a team with an ageing central defence and a number of players struggling for form.

Angry Benitez slams Robben

Angry Benitez slams Robben

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez accused the Chelsea winger of histrionics during their league clash.

Rooney and Scholes lose appeal

Rooney and Scholes lose appeal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Manchester United will be without the two players for three games after their claims of wrongful dismissal in a friendly were rejected.

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

Rooney, Scholes sent off in United win

Rooney, Scholes sent off in United win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Manchester United convincingly beat Porto 3-1 in the opening game of the Amsterdam pre-season tournament.

Everton resist Liverpool charge

Everton resist Liverpool charge

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Liverpool were held 0-0 at home by Everton in the city derby.

Sao Paulo are World Club Champions

Sao Paulo are World Club Champions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

Morientes leads Liverpool legion in Spain squad

Morientes leads Liverpool legion in Spain squad

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Morientes was one of four Liverpool players named in the 22-man squad for a friendly against Uruguay.

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

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La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a first-half penalty as injury-depleted Real Madrid recovered from their derby defeat by Atletico Madrid at the weekend with a 3-1 win at Levante on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo earns Portugal 1-0 win as Morocco's hopes end

PHOTOS: Ronaldo earns Portugal 1-0 win as Morocco's hopes end

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo powered-home a fourth-minute header to give Portugal a 1-0 World Cup victory over Morocco that took them top of Group B on Wednesday and meant the unlucky North African side become the first to be eliminated from the tournament.

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.

Why last-minute replacement Hierro is capable of leading Spain

Why last-minute replacement Hierro is capable of leading Spain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Spain defender Dani Carvajal spoke out on Thursday in favour of his side's interim coach Fernando Hierro

Why Spain are struggling at World Cup

Why Spain are struggling at World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The 2-2 draw in Kaliningrad was thrilling for neutrals but exposed huge vulnerabilities in the 2010 world champions, who had to come from behind twice after careless mistakes gifted two goals to already-eliminated Morocco.

Ponderous Portugal spared embarrassment by Morocco's profligacy

Ponderous Portugal spared embarrassment by Morocco's profligacy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

European champions Portugal were let off the hook by Morocco's wasteful finishing and another Cristiano Ronaldo moment as they notched up a fortuitous victory in the World Cup on Wednesday. Yet, the reactions of the respective coaches suggested a different result.

Five-goal Ronaldo becomes record Real scorer in La Liga

Five-goal Ronaldo becomes record Real scorer in La Liga

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo ended his early-season drought in emphatic style when he hit five goals in a 6-0 romp at Espanyol on Saturday to become the club's record scorer in La Liga.

La Liga: Real lose ground in title chase with Osasuna draw

La Liga: Real lose ground in title chase with Osasuna draw

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Real Madrid wasted a chance to keep the pressure on the top two in La Liga with a 2-2 draw away to Osasuna where Sergio Ramos was sent off and record signing Gareth Bale substituted.

La Liga: Ronaldo sets goal record as Real thrash Eibar

La Liga: Ronaldo sets goal record as Real thrash Eibar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to hit 30 La Liga goals in six consecutive seasons as he inspired Real Madrid to a 4-0 thrashing of Eibar on Saturday.