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Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli in third biggest transfer ever

Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli in third biggest transfer ever

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Juventus have completed the signing of Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli.

Ronaldo-less Juve suffer first league defeat of the season

Ronaldo-less Juve suffer first league defeat of the season

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Stefano Sturaro, who joined Genoa on loan from Juventus in January before the deal was made permanent, put the home side in front in the second half before fellow substitute Goran Pandev secured the shock result with 10 minutes remaining.

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has defended centre-back Gerard Pique's right to make comments about referees favouring Real Madrid.

Serie A: Nainggolan helps Roma sink Bologna; tail Juve by six points

Serie A: Nainggolan helps Roma sink Bologna; tail Juve by six points

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

AS Roma's Radja Nainggolan scored his first goal for the club as they edged lowly Bologna 1-0 away in a closely-fought Serie A match on Saturday to move within six points of leaders Juventus.

Champions Juventus beaten again, Roma up to fourth

Champions Juventus beaten again, Roma up to fourth

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Champions Juventus lost for the third time in six Serie A matches this season after goals from Lorenzo Insigne and Gonzalo Higuain secured a 2-1 home win for Napoli on Saturday.

WC warm-ups: Visca hat-trick spoils South Korea farewell

WC warm-ups: Visca hat-trick spoils South Korea farewell

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

South Korea were left with plenty to ponder ahead of this month's World Cup finals after Edin Visca scored a hat-trick to give Bosnia and Herzegovina a 3-1 victory in a friendly in Jeonju on Friday.

Serie A: Icardi strikes late to hand Inter win over Roma

Serie A: Icardi strikes late to hand Inter win over Roma

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi scored with two minutes remaining to hand them a 2-1 win over AS Roma.

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Ousmane Dembele struck early and Lionel Messi converted a late penalty as Barcelona won 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after Alvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside for the Serie A side.

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Lionel Messi notched a 20th assist of the season to help a lacklustre Barcelona secure a 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Saturday, maintaining the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties, both awarded for handballs and the second in the last minute, as Serie A leader Juventus twice hit back to draw 2-2 with Atalanta to move closer to a ninth successive Serie A title on Saturday.

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday, leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman.

Ronaldo reaches 400-goal landmark as Juventus's perfect start ends

Ronaldo reaches 400-goal landmark as Juventus's perfect start ends

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 400 goals in Europe's top five leagues as Juventus dropped points for the first time this season following a 1-1 Serie A draw with Genoa on Saturday. The Portuguese striker's fifth league goal for Juve carried him to the milestone, adding to his 84 strikes for Manchester United in the Premier League and 311 for Real Madrid in La Liga.

Sterling impresses on Manchester City debut

Sterling impresses on Manchester City debut

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The 20-year-old was jeered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when he tripped over the ball on one of his first touches in the area, but a minute later soaked up the acclaim after slotting home a through ball from Nigerian teenager Kelechi Iheanacho.

Can Messi reignite season in El Clasico?

Can Messi reignite season in El Clasico?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Lionel Messi requires two more goals to reach 500 for Barcelona and will have his sights set on achieving the milestone against great rivals Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico.

Sports Shorts: Is F1's baby Verstappen a talent like Senna?

Sports Shorts: Is F1's baby Verstappen a talent like Senna?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Dutch teenager Max Verstappen is a rare talent comparable to the late Ayrton Senna, according to Red Bull's Formula One consultant Helmut Marko.

Serie A: Another surprise defeat for Juve as Roma go top

Serie A: Another surprise defeat for Juve as Roma go top

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Juventus slumped to another surprise defeat on Wednesday when the champions lost 1-0 at Sassuolo while AS Roma reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a 3-1 home victory over Udinese.

How Juventus's most expensive player plans to repay the massive fee...

How Juventus's most expensive player plans to repay the massive fee...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Gonzalo Higuain aims to repay Juventus for splashing out 90 million euros ($99.74 million) to sign him from Napoli and make the Argentina striker the third most expensive player in world football.

Roma set record with 10th straight Serie A win

Roma set record with 10th straight Serie A win

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

AS Roma became the first team to win their opening 10 Serie A games of the season when they overcame bottom side Chievo 1-0 thanks to Marco Boriello's late header on Thursday.

Champions League: Barca wary of Juve; Cahill 'itching' to face Qarabag

Champions League: Barca wary of Juve; Cahill 'itching' to face Qarabag

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is wary of the danger posed by Juventus forward Paulo Dybala ahead of their opening Champions League Group D clash on Tuesday.

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

PHOTOS: Barcelona thrash BATE; Gent stun Valencia

PHOTOS: Barcelona thrash BATE; Gent stun Valencia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A Neymar double and a clinical finish from Luis Suarez handed Barcelona a comfortable 3-0 victory over BATE Borisov that put them on the verge of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League for the 12th consecutive season.

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

Serie A: Roma drop points at Palermo

Serie A: Roma drop points at Palermo

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

AS Roma slipped up in their pursuit of Serie A leaders Juventus as they salvaged a 1-1 draw at mid-table Palermo on Saturday thanks to a second-half Mattia Destro equaliser.

Here's why Barcelona don't believe in second miracle comeback

Here's why Barcelona don't believe in second miracle comeback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Barcelona are on the verge of Champions League elimination after being thrashed 3-0 by Juventus in Turin on Tuesday, and few believe lightning can strike twice.

Italian Cup: Juventus in last eight; Fiorentina, Roma dumped out

Italian Cup: Juventus in last eight; Fiorentina, Roma dumped out

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

AS Roma were dumped out of the Italian Cup on penalties by second-tier Spezia after a 0-0 draw at home extended their winless streak to seven matches and heaped pressure on coach Rudi Garcia.

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Belgian forward came off the bench to make his Real debut in Saturday's 3-2 win over Levante, having had his start to life at the club hit by a thigh injury the day before the La Liga season began.

Euro football PHOTOS: Juve snatch win in Turin derby; Schalke lose

Euro football PHOTOS: Juve snatch win in Turin derby; Schalke lose

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain again showed his killer instinct with two expertly-taken goals in a late 3-1 win at Torino after their less illustrious neighbours had scored first and dominated the Serie A game on Sunday.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

Serie A: Juve close in on title, Totti scores in Roma win

Serie A: Juve close in on title, Totti scores in Roma win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

AS Roma stalwart Francesco Totti came off the bench with four minutes left and scored twice to give his Champions League-chasing side a dramatic 3-2 win over Torino in Serie A on Wednesday.

Football Extras: Ronaldo brace helps Juve overcome Empoli

Football Extras: Ronaldo brace helps Juve overcome Empoli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Hertha Berlin's Salomon Kalou scored twice, including a stoppage-time penalty, to earn a last-gasp 2-2 draw at Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Football Briefs: Inter Milan penalty awarded after five-minute video consultation; Bayern beaten

Football Briefs: Inter Milan penalty awarded after five-minute video consultation; Bayern beaten

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Own goal ruins Napoli comeback against Juventus; Barca held

PIX: Own goal ruins Napoli comeback against Juventus; Barca held

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's action in Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

Inspirational Gervinho helps Roma to win over Fiorentina

Inspirational Gervinho helps Roma to win over Fiorentina

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Serie A title challengers AS Roma ended a run of four successive draws with an enthralling 2-1 win over Fiorentina on Sunday, helped by an inspirational display from Gervinho who set up both their goals.

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo breaks Roma resistance as Real win 2-0

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo breaks Roma resistance as Real win 2-0

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Photos from the Champions League match played between Real Madrid and AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday

PIX: Lecce hold Juventus; Atletico, Bayern win

PIX: Lecce hold Juventus; Atletico, Bayern win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

A round of Saturday's matches in Series A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

PICS: Ramos 'Panenka' gives Spain winning start

PICS: Ramos 'Panenka' gives Spain winning start

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

A summary of Saturday night's matches in the Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Nigeria beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday to record their first World Cup finals victory since 1998 and condemn the European team to an early exit in their first appearance at the tournament.

Champions League Preview: Sevilla aim to drag Bayern out of their comfort zone

Champions League Preview: Sevilla aim to drag Bayern out of their comfort zone

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Sevilla will attempt to draw Bayern Munich out of their comfort zone and take the game to the Germans,

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Manager Claudio Ranieri has challenged Leicester City to put in their best performance of the season when they host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Champions League PHOTOS: Dortmund deny Real; Leicester beat Porto

Champions League PHOTOS: Dortmund deny Real; Leicester beat Porto

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field