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Usain Bolt admits being 'a big Ronaldo fan'

Usain Bolt admits being 'a big Ronaldo fan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Bolt said he admires the way the Portuguese has been successful in different leagues.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

EPL PIX: Headline: Son shines as Spurs stun Man City

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language

Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Portuguese coach was reported to have directed an insult in his native language towards a camera which was live tracking him down the touchline after his side's 3-2 comeback win at Old Trafford.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

PIX: Arsenal and Milan reach Europa League last 16

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Napoli and PSV exit.

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

Ronaldo, Mourinho in tax evasion row

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

One of the publications, the French investigative portal Mediapart, said Ronaldo and his Portuguese compatriot Mourinho had benefited from a tax optimisation system developed by their agent Jorge Mendes, who owns Gestifute.

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

PIX: Man City lose to Leipzig; Real, Liverpool win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

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

DOTUS: Bidens to bring back dogs to White House

DOTUS: Bidens to bring back dogs to White House

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Trump presidency was the first in more than 100 years not to feature a "first dog". Neither President Trump nor his wife Melania owned any pets.

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

Goodbye St Iker - Spain legend Casillas calls time on career

Goodbye St Iker - Spain legend Casillas calls time on career

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Casillas had suffered a heart attack during a training session last year and has not played any competitive football since April, 2019.

Will Mourinho be able to make his mark at Tottenham?

Will Mourinho be able to make his mark at Tottenham?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Jose Mourinho will be desperate to prove he is not past his best after being sacked by Chelsea and Manchester United.

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste. People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus. In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Take a look.

How Croatia can control Ronaldo

How Croatia can control Ronaldo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Croatia will be focussing on containing Cristiano Ronaldo as well as bidding to score a first ever goal against Portugal when they meet in the last 16 at Euro 2016 on Saturday, coach Ante Cacic said.

Soccer: Lazio strike late to draw vs Juve

Soccer: Lazio strike late to draw vs Juve

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Juventus have 13 points from seven games, three behind leaders AC Milan who host Verona later on Sunday. Lazio have 11 points.

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal erupted into jubilation on Sunday as the country defeated France to win the Euro 2016, its first major international soccer championship.

Can you guess which team is leading the La Liga table?

Can you guess which team is leading the La Liga table?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Sevilla scrambled to the top of La Liga with a scrappy 1-0 win at home to Real Valladolid, on Sunday, moving one point clear of champions Barcelona at the summit.

Should Man United target experienced players like Vidal?

Should Man United target experienced players like Vidal?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Premier League title hopefuls Manchester United have to sign experienced players like Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal if they are to win trophies, forward Alexis Sanchez has said.

Ronaldo to sit out for Granada visit, no problem says Zidane

Ronaldo to sit out for Granada visit, no problem says Zidane

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'I speak with Cristiano all the time and I know him very well. He knows that until now he played 60-70 games a season and the accumulation of all those years meant he needs to rest a little'

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks', Juve lose, Real Madrid win

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks', Juve lose, Real Madrid win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

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

Who owns world's most expensive car?

Who owns world's most expensive car?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Ronaldo just bought the most exquisite Bugatti La Voiture Noire.

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Manchester United returned to winning ways in ruthlessly emphatic fashion

Chelsea coach charged with improper conduct after melee

Chelsea coach charged with improper conduct after melee

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday after his exuberant celebrations in front of the Manchester United bench sparked an altercation with Jose Mourinho.

Where does India fit in a Chinese world order?

Where does India fit in a Chinese world order?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'India finds itself in an unenviable situation today with its prospects diminished by acutely polarised domestic politics and the setbacks suffered during the pandemic,' notes Ambassador Shyam Saran, the former foreign secretary.

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Chelsea move top, Man City and United win

EPL PIX: Chelsea move top, Man City and United win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United enjoyed comfortable wins in the English Premier League on Saturday as fans returned to stadiums after an eight-month absence.

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

United Nations General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary General for a second term beginning January 1, 2022, days after the powerful Security Council unanimously recommended his name to the 193-member body for re-election.

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo says he decided to quit Real Madrid this summer because the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, only ever saw him as a means of making money.

Euro: Round 1: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 1: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

And what an exciting week it has been, with players returning to packed stadiums, some memorable individual and team performances and a medical incident which had the world on edge.

Ronaldo scores twice as Juve stay top

Ronaldo scores twice as Juve stay top

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties as he scored for the ninth Serie A game in a row on Sunday to give Juventus a somewhat flattering 3-0 win over Fiorentina which kept them top of Serie A.

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

On a good night for English clubs in the Europa League, Manchester United hammered AZ Alkmaar 4-0, while Wolverhampton Wanderers also thrashed Besiktas 4-0 in Group K, and Arsenal came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to Standard Liege and finish first in their pool. The upset of the night came in Group J as Crivelli scored a 90th-minute winner against Borussia Moenchengladbach to send Basaksehir through and knock the Germans out, with AS Roma grabbing the runner-up spot thanks to a 2-2 home draw with Wolfsberger as the Europa League group stage concluded on Thursday.

PIX: Man United, Tottenham enjoy big wins, Milan held

PIX: Man United, Tottenham enjoy big wins, Milan held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur built hefty leads with emphatic away wins in their Europa League last 32 first-leg matches but AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw at Red Star Belgrade as the competition resumed on Thursday.

Portugal back Figo's campaign for top job at FIFA

Portugal back Figo's campaign for top job at FIFA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Luis Figo's decision to enter FIFA's presidential election has received a positive reaction in his native Portugal even though he faces a seemingly impossible task to unseat incumbent Sepp Blatter in May.

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Football transfers: Portugal's Martins signs for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

"Our club has reached an agreement with Gelson Martins, making him a new Atletico player," said a statement from last season's La Liga runners-up.

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Portuguese forward, who also scored a treble in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and five goals across that tie, is revelling in the central striker's role he has adopted this season.

'Black Panther' Eusebio passes into the ages after heart attack

'Black Panther' Eusebio passes into the ages after heart attack

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, has died from a heart attack at the age of 71, Portuguese media reported on Sunday.

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Same champions, new winners in strangest F1 season

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The strangest of campaigns crammed 17 races, instead of the record 22 originally envisaged, into little more than five months from July with four triple-headers.

Soccer transfers: Barca sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Soccer transfers: Barca sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Neto will sign a four-year deal with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2022-23 season and he will replace Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen who moved the other way on Wednesday.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.