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Sanches faces battle to force his way into Bayern team

Sanches faces battle to force his way into Bayern team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Portugal's impressive midfielder Renato Sanches is finally ready for his Bayern Munich debut although the 19-year-old Euro 2016 winner still faces a tough challenge to claim a regular place in the team. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that Sanches could make his debut away to Schalke 04 on Friday (1830 GMT) if Arturo Vidal is still worn out after his long trip from South America, where he played two World Cup qualifiers for Chile in five days.

PIX: Mourinho masterstroke pays off as Tottenham hit back to win

PIX: Mourinho masterstroke pays off as Tottenham hit back to win

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Jose Mourinho, sacked by Manchester United last season after his reign there turned sour, has been charm personified since swapping punditry for the Tottenham job.

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Here's why Mourinho deserves respect...

Here's why Mourinho deserves respect...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku defended Jose Mourinho's confrontational style of management, saying that the Portuguese deserves respect for not hiding his true feelings like several Premier League bosses.

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

"For me, right now I have this feeling of sadness," said Osaka.

Cristiano Ronaldo cheated on ex with Playboy model

Cristiano Ronaldo cheated on ex with Playboy model

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Playboy star Daniella Chavez has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had sex with her while he was in a relationship with Irina Shayk.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!

'Zorro from Shakhtar' arrives at post-match conference!

'Zorro from Shakhtar' arrives at post-match conference!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Last month, Fonseca vowed that he would don the iconic masked vigilante's outfit if the Ukranian side progressed to the last 16 and stuck to his word, wearing a black cape, mask and hat during the post-match presser after the win.

Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional standards: Pele

Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional standards: Pele

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

FIFA Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional high standards in order to be classed among the sport's legends, according to Brazil great Pele who compared the Portuguese to Eusebio.

Ronaldo donates 7 million euros for Nepal earthquake victims

Ronaldo donates 7 million euros for Nepal earthquake victims

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has donated a whopping 7 million euros ($7.78m) to the Save the Children foundation's efforts in Nepal following the deadly earthquake last month.

Jose Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay

Jose Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plans to stick with the English Premier League club for 12 seasons despite accepting his 'worst contract' in six years.

Europa League PHOTOS: Benfica hold Juventus, to meet Sevilla in final

Europa League PHOTOS: Benfica hold Juventus, to meet Sevilla in final

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Benfica kept alive their dream of a first European trophy in 52 years after a goalless draw with Juventus in Turin on Thursday helped the newly-crowned Portuguese champions win their Europa League semi-final 2-1 on aggregate.

Ronaldo tweets 'intimate' photo with girlfriend

Ronaldo tweets 'intimate' photo with girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly tweeted an intimate picture of himself holidaying with his swimsuit model girlfriend Irina Shayk on a private jet.

Ronaldo fails to score on debut but Juventus snatch dramatic win

Ronaldo fails to score on debut but Juventus snatch dramatic win

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Juventus came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win at Chievo as Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for the Turin side on Saturday, although the Portuguese was not among the scorers in his first Serie A match.

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo sang 'sex songs' like I'm the one you want in your bed.

Wimbledon: Raja-Sharan enter second round

Wimbledon: Raja-Sharan enter second round

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Unseeded Indians Purav Raja and Divij Sharan entered the second round of the men's doubles event at Wimbledon with a hard-earned four-set victory over British-Portuguese pair of Kyle Edmund and Joao Sousa in London.

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

PM Modi gifted Cristiano Ronaldo's autographed jersey by Portugal PM

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

League Cup: United edge past spirited Hull to reach final

League Cup: United edge past spirited Hull to reach final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Manchester United reached the League Cup final but were made to sweat as Hull City won the second leg of their last-four encounter 2-1 on Thursday to come within one goal of forcing extra time.

CL Preview: Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford

CL Preview: Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for an emotional return to his former club Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday but believes the Italian side can win by executing their gameplan.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Portuguese forward then fired in the penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Portuguese forward Eusebio died of a heart attack in Lisbon at the age of 71 on Sunday leaving behind a legacy that marks the Benfica legend out as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

Will Manchester United extend Mourinho's contract?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

It seems like Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could stay with the club beyond the three-year contract he signed in the summer.

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Blatter apologises after furore over 'disrespectful' comments against Ronaldo

Blatter apologises after furore over 'disrespectful' comments against Ronaldo

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Real Madrid have responded angrily to comments from FIFA president Sepp Blatter that appeared to make fun of the Real and Portugal forward.

Manchester United leave out Schweinsteiger from Europa League squad

Manchester United leave out Schweinsteiger from Europa League squad

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League squad by coach Jose Mourinho, as the midfielder continues to be marginalised at the club.

EPL: Racism claims halt match before Chelsea sink Spurs

EPL: Racism claims halt match before Chelsea sink Spurs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The racist chants took the shine off a great day for Chelsea who have tightened their grip on fourth place.

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Costa, Alba excluded from Spain squad

Bale's 'perfect hat-trick' for Real only second treble by Briton

Bale's 'perfect hat-trick' for Real only second treble by Briton

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Real Madrid's record signing Gareth Bale was hailed as the 'Prince of Goals' after his hat-trick and assist in Saturday's 4-0 La Liga win at home to Real Valladolid.

Is it time for Mourinho to go?

Is it time for Mourinho to go?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Manchester United skipper Antonio Valencia apologised for liking an Instagram post that called for manager Jose Mourinho to be sacked after Tuesday's goalless draw against Spanish side Valencia in the Champions League.

Mourinho urges out of favour Mata to prove him wrong

Mourinho urges out of favour Mata to prove him wrong

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has challenged Juan Mata to prove him wrong on the pitch for overlooking the Spaniard's claims and preferring Brazilian Oscar as his number one playmaker.

Cardozo helps Benfica to Cup win over Sporting

Cardozo helps Benfica to Cup win over Sporting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Benfica's Oscar Cardozo scored a hat-trick in a 4-3 extra-time win over Lisbon rivals Sporting in the Portuguese Cup last 32 on Saturday with Luisao grabbing the winner after a blunder by visiting keeper Rui Patricio.

The Special One hatches plans with 'young' team

The Special One hatches plans with 'young' team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, famous for often surreal quotes, returned to a favourite theme on Tuesday when he described his players as "beautiful, young eggs".

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

Chelsea lacked killer instinct, says Mourinho

Chelsea lacked killer instinct, says Mourinho

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Chelsea's failure to find the net for the second consecutive Premier League game was down to a lack of killer instinct among their misfiring strikers, manager Jose Mourinho said after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Everton.

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

There are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League: Mourinho

There are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League: Mourinho

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

There are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League and British candidates should be given more opportunities, Chelsea's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has said.