News for 'Real Madrid'

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pepe has blasted the Liga club's fans as "unenthusiastic", contrasting the hushed atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with the cauldron of noise he is now exposed to with Turkish champions Besiktas.

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Lionel Messi received a surprise house-share offer from Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos

Meet Real Madrid's Zidane dynasty

Meet Real Madrid's Zidane dynasty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Zidane was accompanied on stage by his wife and four sons, who all look good to follow in the footsteps of their father.

Chelsea set price for Enzo Fernandez sale as Manchester City keep chase alive

Chelsea set price for Enzo Fernandez sale as Manchester City keep chase alive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Chelsea are prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right fee if they can strengthen midfield first, while City remain keen despite missing Chelsea's deadline.

PIX: Barcelona rout Real Madrid to win Super Cup

PIX: Barcelona rout Real Madrid to win Super Cup

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Barcelona were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri earned them a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Owen passes Real Madrid medical

Owen passes Real Madrid medical

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Real Madrid club doctors gave the all-clear to sign the 24-year-old player after a two and 3/4-hour medical.

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Rafa Benitez has been sacked as coach of Real Madrid, according to reports in the Spanish press. Sunday night's 2-2 draw with Valencia has proved to be the final straw for president Florentino Perez with the club likely to confirm the news soon. France legend Zinedine Zidane - the coach of Real Madrid's second team, Castilla - is expected to take over.

Why Bale wants to return to Real Madrid

Why Bale wants to return to Real Madrid

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Gareth Bale has reiterated his plan to return to Real Madrid once his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur is over and played down suggestions his comments were disrespectful to the London club.

Cristiano Ronaldo fuels retirement talk as 1,000-goal milestone draws near

Cristiano Ronaldo fuels retirement talk as 1,000-goal milestone draws near

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.

Real Madrid eye unhappy Gerrard

Real Madrid eye unhappy Gerrard

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Spanish football giants Real Madrid have reportedly made discreet enquiries about England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, and according to club sources, are ready to buy him for 30 million pounds. The Mirror quoted sources close to Gerrard, as saying that he is unhappy at the London club, who failed to qualify for the Champions League and look set to finish a lowly seventh in the Premier League.

Real Madrid down Villarreal

Real Madrid down Villarreal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Real Madrid's Bale suffers injury

Real Madrid's Bale suffers injury

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale damaged a calf muscle in Sunday's La Liga game at home to Sporting Gijon, tests confirmed on Tuesday. Bale, who scored with a seventh-minute header to put Real 1-0 up at the Bernabeu, limped out shortly before halftime with his side leading 5-0. "After tests carried out today (Tuesday) on the player Gareth Bale at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital, he has been diagnosed with a soleus muscle injury in his right leg," Real said on their website (www.realmadrid.com).

Real Madrid slip, Barcelona gain

Real Madrid slip, Barcelona gain

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Barcelona scraped to a 2-1 win over Zaragoza while Real Madrid lost by the same margin at Real Betis.

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has praised Zinedine Zidane for changing the "recent history" of the club as a player and a coach. Promoted from his position as head coach of the club's reserve team to be Rafa Benitez's replacement in January, three-times world player of the year Zidane steered Real to a runners-up finish in La Liga and to their 11th European Cup. "The key element is Zidane," Perez told Marca on Tuesday. "He has changed the recent history of Real Madrid. Since 2001 he has created a way to understand football that has helped us win these European Cups." Zidane was signed as a player in Perez's first term as president and his spectacular volley in the final in Glasgow in 2002 gave Real their ninth European title. The Frenchman was an assistant to head coach Carlo Ancelotti when Real beat Atletico in Lisbon in the 2014 final.

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Real Madrid fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'Messi's departure is a move that helps Florentino. Imagine that (Kylian) Mbappe now signs for Real Madrid.'

Zidane interested in managing Real Madrid

Zidane interested in managing Real Madrid

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Zinedine Zidane said he would be willing to become Real Madrid head coach although he is not in a hurry.

Beckham to leave Real Madrid

Beckham to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The 31-year-old will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and sign a five-year deal for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy.

Real Madrid crush Espanyol

Real Madrid crush Espanyol

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

Real Madrid ran riot to sink Espanyol 4-0 at the Bernabeu in the Spanish Primera Liga.

Cannavaro, Emerson join Real Madrid

Cannavaro, Emerson join Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Fabio Cannavaro and Brazil's Emerson have agreed to join Real Madrid from troubled Serie A side Juventus.

Real Madrid 'agree' Vieira terms

Real Madrid 'agree' Vieira terms

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Real Madrid are now ready to talk to Arsenal about a fee for the French midfielder.

Cassano signs for Real Madrid

Cassano signs for Real Madrid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

Italy striker Antonio Cassano is joining Real Madrid on a four and a half-year deal from Serie A club AS Roma.

Keane on Real Madrid shortlist

Keane on Real Madrid shortlist

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Real Madrid sack coach Luxemburgo

Real Madrid sack coach Luxemburgo

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The 53-year-old Brazilian, who was Real's fifth coach in the space of two and a half years, was dismissed following an emergency board meeting at the club's Bernabeu stadium.

Real Madrid survive scare

Real Madrid survive scare

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

Real Madrid needed a last-gasp equaliser from Santiago Solari and an extra-time goal from Raul to clinch a 4-3 victory away to second division Leganes.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius Jr highlights grandmother's sacrifice, vows to fight racism

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius Jr highlights grandmother's sacrifice, vows to fight racism

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius Jr speaks on emotional bond with grandmother, racism and WC journey

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rivals Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday.

Spain Star gets coach's face tattooed after World Cup

Spain Star gets coach's face tattooed after World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise to get a tattoo of national team coach Luis de la Fuente's face after Spain won the World Cup. He had vowed to do so if they lifted the trophy, and after their victory against Argentina, he got an image of De la Fuente holding the World Cup inked on his arm.

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz.

Barcelona win Rodri race: Ballon d'Or winner arrives from Manchester City in $88.56m deal

Barcelona win Rodri race: Ballon d'Or winner arrives from Manchester City in $88.56m deal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Barcelona have signed midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on a deal until June 2030, the LaLiga champions announced on Tuesday, ending the Spaniard's glittering, trophy-laden spell with the Premier League club in a major coup for the Catalan side.

Arsenal knock out Real Madrid

Arsenal knock out Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Champions Liverpool were sent crashing out by Benfica.

Valencia down Real Madrid

Valencia down Real Madrid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Vicente Rodriguez scored in the 81st-minute to give Valencia a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Supercup.

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results.

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

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

Real Madrid takes top spot

Real Madrid takes top spot

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Bale extends Real Madrid contract to 2022

Bale extends Real Madrid contract to 2022

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Wales international Gareth Bale has extended his Real Madrid contract until 2022, the Spanish club said on Sunday. Bale joined Real for a then world-record fee of 100 million euros ($110 million) in 2013 and has won two Champions Leagues and a King's Cup in three seasons with the La Liga club. The 27-year-old winger, whose previous contract ran until 2019, has made 135 appearances in all competitions since he joined the club, scoring 62 goals.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Paris St Germain had a chance to extend their Ligue 1 lead to five points after RC Lens drew 1-1 at Troyes and Olympique de Marseille and Monaco shared the spoils on Saturday.

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Five-times world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Juventus from Real Madrid.

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Real Madrid's 5-0 thrashing of Granada on Saturday equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions. Reuters Sport takes a look at the factors behind their run.

Kylian Mbappe Faces Immense Pressure Ahead Of World Cup Opener

Kylian Mbappe Faces Immense Pressure Ahead Of World Cup Opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Kylian Mbappe is under immense pressure and facing criticism regarding his recent performances and leadership ahead of France's World Cup opener. Despite a trophy-less season with Real Madrid, his teammates Ousmane Dembele and Lucas Hernandez defend him, highlighting his leadership within the French squad and his focus on the tournament. Mbappe has a strong World Cup record and aims to silence critics by performing well in the upcoming matches.