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Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Real Madrid will not seek to boost their squad ahead of their transfer ban, which starts at the end of the month, club president Florentino Perez said on Wednesday. Perez's leadership at Real has been synonymous with glamour signings but the club will be unable to register new players during the next two transfer windows for breaching FIFA rules on signing non-Spanish Under-18 players. "We will not sign players during the winter market but this has nothing to do with the punishment. It is because we have the best players and the best trainer," Perez told France Football.

Roddick stuns Nadal to set up Berdych final

Roddick stuns Nadal to set up Berdych final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Rafa Nadal's 11-month title drought continued after American Andy Roddick beat the Spaniard 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Sony Ericsson Open final Friday. Sixth seed Roddick will face Tomas Berdych in the final after the Czech swept past Swede Robin Soderling 6-2, 6-2.

Nadal blasts past Tsonga in Miami

Nadal blasts past Tsonga in Miami

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Spain's Rafa Nadal will face American Andy Roddick in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after the pair enjoyed convincing victories on Wednesday.

Nadal stretched by Nalbandian in Miami

Nadal stretched by Nalbandian in Miami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Rafa Nadal kept alive his chances of ending his 11 month title drought by taming tenacious Argentine David Nalbandian 6-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday.

Nadal cracks Berdych, to meet Ljubicic in semis

Nadal cracks Berdych, to meet Ljubicic in semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Rafa Nadal stayed on track for a successful title defence at the Indian Wells ATP tournament with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Djokovic dumped out by Ljubicic, Nadal advances

Djokovic dumped out by Ljubicic, Nadal advances

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday, upset 7-5, 6-3 by big-serving Croat Ivan Ljubicic in the fourth round.

Australian Open lifts prize money

Australian Open lifts prize money

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The 2011 Australian Open will offer a record A$25 million ($24.2 million) prize money, up 3.8 per cent on the previous year, with the men's and women's winners to each pocket A$2.2 million.

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

This time last year, Federer was the pundits' pick to claim a third Grand Slam title of 2017 in New York, after roaring back from a season decimated by injury to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

It is possible for us to qualify: Benitez

It is possible for us to qualify: Benitez

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez refused to be drawn about his own future after a 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon left his side in danger of not surviving the Champions League group stage.

Federer plans to go shopping during US Open final

Federer plans to go shopping during US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Roger Federer will not be competing in the US Open men's final for the first time in seven years and he will not be watching it either.

Finally! Nadal sees off Monfils to end four-year Monaco wait

Finally! Nadal sees off Monfils to end four-year Monaco wait

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal ended his four-year wait for a ninth Monte Carlo Masters title by defeating Gael Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 on Sunday in his 100th career final.

I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez

I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Despite reeling way behind in the Premier League, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has stunned the Reds' fans by his latest outburst by insisting that increasing the club's value was more important than winning trophies.

Liverpool lack depth without Gerrard, Torres

Liverpool lack depth without Gerrard, Torres

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

It takes a lot to make Liverpool fans boo their own manager but when Rafa Benitez replaced Yossi Benayoun with Andriy Voronin in Tuesday's Champions League defeat by Olympique Lyon the jeers told their own story.

Nadal says must improve for chance at US Open

Nadal says must improve for chance at US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

World number one Rafa Nadal, searching for his first US Open title, says he has to improve rapidly to have a chance of glory at Flushing Meadows later this month.

Nadal says US Open failure has been fitness issue

Nadal says US Open failure has been fitness issue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The US Open is the only Grand Slam that world number one Rafa Nadal has yet to win and the Spaniard admits he has found it tough physically to raise himself at the end of the season.

Images: Australian Open, Day 4, Melbourne

Images: Australian Open, Day 4, Melbourne

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Nadal cruises, Roddick fumes

Australian Open: Nadal cruises, Roddick fumes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Rafa Nadal dispelled any concerns over his fitness and form at the Australian Open with an impressive second-round win over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko on Wednesday.

Can Federer ever overtake Sampras?

Can Federer ever overtake Sampras?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Federer cannot fathom how his perfect tennis can be defeated again and again by the fury of Nadal. That's why he was crying. And it hurts Nadal. But he will carry on beating him because he cannot help himself.

Nadal's foundation to have tennis school in India

Nadal's foundation to have tennis school in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal will set up a tennis school in India through his foundation, local media reported on Thursday. The Nadal Tennis School (NTS) will take shape in September and be functional by June next year in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Djokovic holds off spirited Agut to reach Wimbledon final

Djokovic holds off spirited Agut to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Images from the first Wimbledon semi-final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's Roberto Batista Agut at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

I'm emotional, more than when I signed as a Real player: Zidane

I'm emotional, more than when I signed as a Real player: Zidane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Zinedine Zidane's appointment as Real Madrid coach in place of Rafa Benitez has handed the club's former France great his chance to follow up a stellar career on the pitch with management success at the highest level.

'Real'ity bites: Perez shows Benitez the door, appoints Zidane

'Real'ity bites: Perez shows Benitez the door, appoints Zidane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Real Madrid have sacked coach Rafa Benitez after less than half a season in charge and promoted their former France great Zinedine Zidane from the B team to replace him, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Look who's back in the English Premier League!

Look who's back in the English Premier League!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Newcastle thump Preston in tense match to romp back to the top-tier

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Dejected Tsitsipas bows out but Greek fans proud

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas was left searching for answers to explain the pounding at the hands of Nadal

EPL Preview: Consistency the key to Liverpool's title hopes

EPL Preview: Consistency the key to Liverpool's title hopes

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Liverpool have cashed in on midfielder Xabi Alonso and their lack of financial muscle means they have been unable to compete for stellar signings like Valencia striker David Villa.

Nadal's season ends with a whimper

Nadal's season ends with a whimper

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

It seems hard to believe that only six months ago Andre Agassi was predicting Rafa Nadal would complete a calendar grand slam in 2009.

Football: Ronaldo shines again; Barca win

Football: Ronaldo shines again; Barca win

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Catchup all the football action

Torres likely to undergo surgery

Torres likely to undergo surgery

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez's troubles will increase further after he admitted that ace striker Fernando Torres may need an operation.

Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games

Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Liverpool had two players sent off and suffered a sixth loss in seven games with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham on a Saturday of red cards in the Premier League.

Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham

Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Nine-man Liverpool suffered a sixth loss in seven games on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham in a day of red cards in the Premier League.

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Wednesday he was leaving Stamford Bridge after a decade in which Chelsea were crowned kings of Europe but also suffered plenty of off-field dramas too.

'Hard working, history-making' Pepe wants to stay at Real

'Hard working, history-making' Pepe wants to stay at Real

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Portugal defender Pepe is in the last year of his contract with Real Madrid but is keen to prove doubters wrong by signing a new deal with the Spanish club.

Liverpool's gamble on Torres pays off

Liverpool's gamble on Torres pays off

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez's gamble to play an "80 percent" fit Fernando Torres paid off when the Spaniard got the first goal in a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

A win on Sunday will put us back on track: Benitez

A win on Sunday will put us back on track: Benitez

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said victory over Manchester United on Sunday would be the best way for his team to put their season back on track.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

Davydenko stuns Nadal to claim Shanghai Masters

Davydenko stuns Nadal to claim Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

An inspired Nikolay Davydenko beat top seed and World No 2 Rafa Nadal 7-6 6-3 to become the first Shanghai Masters champion on Sunday.

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