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Injured Ronaldo doubtful for Champions League clash against City

Injured Ronaldo doubtful for Champions League clash against City

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a race against time to get fit for Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at Manchester City on Tuesday after he picked up a thigh muscle injury.

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I'm following my heart and would like to go where the road leads me. I want to do things that will excite myself and people too,' says Tanushka D'Silva.

PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in Serie A and La Liga.

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from football action around European leagues played on Sunday

Ronaldo will not face rape charge in Las Vegas

Ronaldo will not face rape charge in Las Vegas

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Ronaldo, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time and plays for the Italian club Juventus, has maintained he is innocent.

We miss Cristiano, says Real Madrid's Modric

We miss Cristiano, says Real Madrid's Modric

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Cristiano scored 50 goals and you can't find someone today who scores that many. Some of us have to take a step forward and, while not scoring 50, what we need is two or three players who score 15, 20, or 10 goals and we don't have that.'

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

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

Europa preview: Mourinho still excited about United despite poor start

Europa preview: Mourinho still excited about United despite poor start

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

In just a few months at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho has been dismissed from the touchline and fined for his conduct as his side endured a poor start to the season -- yet the Portuguese is still enjoying being Manchester United manager.

Mirror, mirror on the phone, am I still the fairest of them all? - asks Ronaldo

Mirror, mirror on the phone, am I still the fairest of them all? - asks Ronaldo

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo took his obsession with his image to new heights as he examined his bloodied face on the mobile phone of a Real Madrid doctor while walking off the pitch towards the end of Sunday's 7-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

Primera Liga: Ronaldo double as Real Madrid sink Sociedad

Primera Liga: Ronaldo double as Real Madrid sink Sociedad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and missed another as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-1.

Porto goalkeeper Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital

Porto goalkeeper Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Spain's World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas, 37, suffered a heart attack while training with his team Porto on Wednesday and was taken to hospital.

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Portuguese football manager Helena Costa made history as she is set to become the highest-profile female manager in European men's football after being named as the head coach of the French Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Rojo's lingerie model wife told defender to keep 'hot nerves' in check

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Rojo's lingerie model wife told defender to keep 'hot nerves' in check

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Mourinho's shocking comments after United's Champions League loss

Mourinho's shocking comments after United's Champions League loss

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

United suffered a shock exit in the last 16 with a 2-1 defeat by Sevilla after substitute Wissam Ben Yedder struck twice at Old Trafford. The Spaniards sealed a 2-1 aggregate victory having drawn the first leg 0-0 in Spain.

Paris Masters PIX: In-form Djokovic inches closer to No 1 ranking

Paris Masters PIX: In-form Djokovic inches closer to No 1 ranking

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

World No 2 Djokovic, who received a first-round bye, broke his opponent's serve four times to extend his winning run to 19 matches.

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Euro 2016 finalists Portugal received a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his teammates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.

Ex-Goa minister drives car on beach, 'abuses' man

Ex-Goa minister drives car on beach, 'abuses' man

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

"I became irritated with Melroy D'Souza as he was chasing me in his jeep," he later said.

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'With English the most rapidly growing medium of instruction in India's schools and accounting now for more than one-sixth of the total (next only to Hindi, which accounts for a half), India is not about to turn its face away from a language that has global currency,' notes T N Ninan.<

'Real Madrid will always be Ronaldo's home'

'Real Madrid will always be Ronaldo's home'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Real Madrid paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo in a statement on their website on Tuesday after the Portuguese forward joined Juventus to end his nine-year stay with the Spanish giants.

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo most searched footballer among Indian netizens

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo most searched footballer among Indian netizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

As football fever grips fans across the globe, Portuguese soccer star Christiano Ronaldo has emerged as the most searched player on Google in India, with Brazil topping the list among most searched countries.

Will Mourinho replace Van Gaal as Man United manager?

Will Mourinho replace Van Gaal as Man United manager?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Chelsea's sacked manager Jose Mourinho, who is the favourite to replace current Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has reportedly agreed a deal to take over at Old Trafford.

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 24 sides through from the group phase join the eight third-placed finishers in the Champions League in Monday's draw, including Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam.

PIX: Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback win; PSG score

PIX: Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback win; PSG score

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga and Ligue 1.

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The third edition of the Lusofonia Games in Goa, scheduled to begin in November 2, is in danger of being called off due to the state government's failure to complete projects related to the event on time.

PHOTOS: Meet the cute little Sunny Obama

PHOTOS: Meet the cute little Sunny Obama

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Sunny, who was born in Michigan in June 2012, is a Portuguese water dog just like Bo and works great for the Obamas because of allergies in their family.

European cos sign up for Angola gas project

European cos sign up for Angola gas project

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A consortium of European companies has signed up an agreement with Angolan government for exploration of its gas and oil reserves. The consortium includes two Spanish (Gas Natural and Repsol YPF), and Portuguese companies (Galp Energia and EXEM), one Italian company (Eni) and Angolan state energy company, Sonangol.

Portugal team's early ouster from World Cup hurts Brazillians

Portugal team's early ouster from World Cup hurts Brazillians

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Portugal's early ouster from the World Cup has not just disappointed their fans back home but Brazillians have also shed a few tears for them as long-held cultural, historical and linguistic ties had made Cristiano Ronaldo's team the second favourite for them.

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Portugal had an early effort controversially disallowed by the video referees but they eventually took the lead after 34 minutes through Ricardo Quaresma after a mistake by Carlos Salcedo let Cristiano Ronaldo through on goal.

A leaf from Vasco Da Gama's diary

A leaf from Vasco Da Gama's diary

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The original handwriting of Portugese explorer Vasco de Gama from his diary written during his trip to India is displayed at the German Historical Museum in Berlin.

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Uruguay have one of the best recent records of all 32 World Cup sides, having won all six of their games this year, conceding precisely zero goals.

Ronaldo to retire at Real Madrid?

Ronaldo to retire at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo will call curtains on his illustrious career at Real Madrid, according to the Portuguese international's agent.

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo back in training with Portugal

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo back in training with Portugal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, suffering with tendinosis around his left knee and an injury to his right thigh, trained with his Portugal team mates on Saturday for the first time since joining the World Cup squad 10 days ago.

How Haja Fakruddin ended up in Syria

How Haja Fakruddin ended up in Syria

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Haja Fakruddin, a 37 year from Tamil Nadu, is one of ISIS's Indian fighters. Today, Indian intelligence agents tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com more Indians are ready to take the jihadi trip to Syria and Iraq.

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Images from the Champions League football matches played on Wednesday night.

Amazing images of Macau - world's gambling hub

Amazing images of Macau - world's gambling hub

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Macau is famous worldwide as the 'Monte Carlo of the Orient'.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Real's Ronaldo returns to training after injury

Real's Ronaldo returns to training after injury

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury and could be fit to face Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. Ronaldo has not featured since April 20, but could return for the second leg having missed last week's 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium. The 31-year-old Portuguese trained with his team mates during the first half of Sunday's session before working out on the pitch alone, Real said on their website. Striker Karim Benzema also continued his recovery from a hamstring injury and Alvaro Arbeloa - who has not played since early April - completed some running exercises.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo fit for Super Cup decider

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo fit for Super Cup decider

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup second leg against Atletico Madrid on Friday, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Thursday.

EPL Transfers: Rojo joins Man Utd; Nani goes the other way

EPL Transfers: Rojo joins Man Utd; Nani goes the other way

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Sporting have agreed to sell Argentina's World Cup left back Marcos Rojo to Manchester United while Nani will move the other way as he joins the Portuguese side on loan.