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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti's tax evasion trial begins

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti's tax evasion trial begins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti goes on trial in Spain for tax evasion.

Portugal vs Switzerland: Spotlight remains on Ronaldo

Portugal vs Switzerland: Spotlight remains on Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Ronaldo in sharp focus ahead of Portugal match against Switzerland

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.

Did Ronaldo's bombshell interview impact Portugal?

Did Ronaldo's bombshell interview impact Portugal?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'It's a personal interview, very personal actually, and we have to respect that'

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

I have never seen anyone better than me: Ronaldo

I have never seen anyone better than me: Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Birthday boy Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself the greatest footballer of all time.

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region.

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Portugal and Switzerland on Tuesday.

PIX: Djokovic inches closer towards Slam No 25

PIX: Djokovic inches closer towards Slam No 25

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Flattens Faria in 2nd round to advance in Melbourne

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

South Korea have only one point after drawing their opening game against Uruguay and must beat Portugal to have any chance of progressing.

Ronaldo says sorry! leads Al-Nassr past Al-Wehda

Ronaldo says sorry! leads Al-Nassr past Al-Wehda

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo apologised after Al-Nassr's game with Al-Wehda was delayed due to traffic before the forward scored and won a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Portugal could qualify early for the next phase of the World Cup with a game remaining if they beat Uruguay on Monday, a task probably much easier said than done.

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

South Korea scored an added time goal to beat already-qualified Portugal 2-1 at the World Cup in a comeback win that sent the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on the number of goals scored.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

Near full-strength Portugal primed for Swiss test

Near full-strength Portugal primed for Swiss test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio should be fully fit and ready to play in their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Portugal's shortage of health staff, especially those specialising in gynaecology and obstetrics, has led to the government considering hiring from abroad.

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

FIFA WC PIX: Ghana vs Portugal

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Ronaldo being benched in Portugal's 6-1 demolition of Switzerland has caused some of his die-hard fans to reconsider the current state of affairs.

Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday.

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

A late penalty from Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in their final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday.

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Portugal's Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a comfortable 3-1 win away to Poland in the Nations League on Saturday as the Group A1 leaders continued their perfect start to the competition with three wins.

Spain stun Portugal to clinch spot in Nations League finals

Spain stun Portugal to clinch spot in Nations League finals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

It was Spain's first competitive win in Portugal since 1934

Will Portugal get distracted by Ronaldo's Man Utd saga?

Will Portugal get distracted by Ronaldo's Man Utd saga?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United announced on Tuesday that Ronaldo would leave the club with immediate effect,

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ramos could not have hoped for a more magical night in Qatar, having made his international debut only three days before the World Cup started.

Balaji-Reyes Varela crash out of Australian Open

Balaji-Reyes Varela crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Sriram Balaji and Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela were beaten by Portugal's Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral in the second round.

Alcaraz warns: Teen trio could beat anyone, even me!

Alcaraz warns: Teen trio could beat anyone, even me!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he thought the trio of teenagers who have lit up the first week of the Australian Open have the skills to play the game at the top level

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ronaldo, the first player to score in five World Cups, has only one goal in Qatar which came in Portugal's group opener against Ghana.

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

Remembering The Aga Khan

Remembering The Aga Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open opener

Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6(4), 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one.

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Chelsea recovered to beat West Ham United 2-1 to jump to fourth place in the English Premier League on Monday.

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco will no doubt revel in another opportunity to thrive as underdogs

Nations League PIX: Spain win; Portugal top group

Nations League PIX: Spain win; Portugal top group

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

An early goal from Pablo Sarabia earned Spain a 1-0 win in Switzerland on Thursday, their first victory of this year's UEFA Nations League.

Crackdown On Illegal Travel Agents Begins

Crackdown On Illegal Travel Agents Begins

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Enforcement Directorate officials said on Friday they are probing a 'complex network' of agents and facilitators in India, Canada and the US who help Indians illegally enter the US via 'bogus' admissions in Canadian colleges.

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.