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Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The player, who has a penchant for making jibes at Real Madrid, also cited remarks made by former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, who said last year that 90% of referees were Real fans, the remaining 10% supporting Barca.

Ramos may have played last game for Real Madrid

Ramos may have played last game for Real Madrid

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Ramos's contract runs out at the end of June and there are only four La Liga games remaining this season.

Paris St Germain reject Real Madrid's bid for Mbappe

Paris St Germain reject Real Madrid's bid for Mbappe

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Spanish and French media reported on Tuesday that Real Madrid had made a 160-million-euro ($187.81-million) bid for the 22-year-old World Cup winner, who scored 42 goals in all competitions for PSG last season and has reportedly said he wants to move to Spain.

Real Madrid's Pepe faces a month out

Real Madrid's Pepe faces a month out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Real Madrid defender Pepe is likely to be out of action for a month after suffering a thigh injury.

Football bids farewell to Franco Baresi, the heart of AC Milan's golden era

Football bids farewell to Franco Baresi, the heart of AC Milan's golden era

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66, his former club said on Friday.

Real Madrid continue title march

Real Madrid continue title march

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid was their seventh league win in a row and they are now seven points clear of Barcelona.

Real Madrid still after Alonso

Real Madrid still after Alonso

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Real Madrid are still chasing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, sporting director Miguel Pardeza said on Friday. He also added that the club is looking at alternatives to Alonso but Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is not a target.

Raul returns to Real Madrid squad

Raul returns to Real Madrid squad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

His return is a major boost for Real Madrid ahead of next week's Champions League knockout tie against Arsenal.

World Cup Sees First Red Card Under Controversial Rule

World Cup Sees First Red Card Under Controversial Rule

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Prestianni Law enforced for the first time at FIFA World Cup as Almiron sees red.

Santos, Real Madrid agree on Robinho

Santos, Real Madrid agree on Robinho

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Woodgate to sign for Real Madrid

Woodgate to sign for Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro and forward Eden Hazard have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their La Liga clash at Valencia, the Spanish champions said.

Soccer Wrap: Real Madrid recover to beat Almeria; Bayern suffer shock home loss to Werder

Soccer Wrap: Real Madrid recover to beat Almeria; Bayern suffer shock home loss to Werder

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A Dani Carvajal strike in the ninth-minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, earning them a 3-2 comeback win at home against bottom side Almeria on Sunday in a frantic LaLiga tussle that was marked by VAR controversy.

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 home win over relegation-threatened Celta Vigo on Sunday to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a dominant display.

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Real Madrid, who in 2018 won the Champions League for a third consecutive year, were valued at $4.24 billion, up 9% from a year ago, Forbes said.

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

A clinical finish by Gonzalo Higuain gave Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Racing Santander on Saturday and a seventh successive Primera Liga victory that trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top to nine points. Third-placed Sevilla lost further ground on Real after goals from Sergio Garcia and new signing Ricardo Oliveira gave Real Betis a 2-1 win at the Sanchez Pizjuan and condemned their city rivals to a third consecutive league defeat.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's miserable run of results continued on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Levante, their third successive loss in all competitions which piles more pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui.

Keeper heads late as Mourinho's Benfica hand Real big blow

Keeper heads late as Mourinho's Benfica hand Real big blow

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

For Mourinho, it was an emotional night at the Estadio da Luz, capped by an extraordinary 98th-minute header from Trubin that ensured Benfica snatched a last-16 spot on goal difference.

Kaka to join Real Madrid

Kaka to join Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Kaka is the latest big name to join Real Madrid.

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Images from Wednesday's Champions League matches, between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, and Manchester City and Sporting CP

Real Madrid held at Osasuna

Real Madrid held at Osasuna

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Real Madrid squandered a chance to climb above Barcelona to the top of La Liga when they were held to a 0-0 draw at mid-table Osasuna on Sunday. A win would have put Real first in the standings on goal difference after Barca dropped their first home points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos suggested after the Barcelona game that the players would not welcome him.

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Real Madrid after winning a fourth Champions League crown with the Spanish side in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, saying he would soon make an announcement on his future.

Real Madrid regain top spot

Real Madrid regain top spot

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Goals from Raul Gonzalez and Julio Baptista gave the reigning Spanish champions a 2-0 victory over Real Betis in La Liga.

Meet Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer...

Meet Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Real Madrid paid homage to Cristiano Ronaldo as their outright leading scorer on Friday even though the official statistics show he has yet to overhaul former Spain striker Raul.

Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid

Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

France striker Karim Benzema has joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyon.

Real Madrid sorry to see Owen go

Real Madrid sorry to see Owen go

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

'We are upset because we have lost a great professional and a top-class player,' Real Madrid director of football Arrigo Sacchi said.

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Real Madrid

La Liga: Minnows Eibar humiliate Real Madrid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Rampant Eibar humiliated European champions Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win in La Liga on Saturday.

'We are better': Yamal sparks fire ahead of France clash

'We are better': Yamal sparks fire ahead of France clash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Spain's young star Lamine Yamal has confidently stated that France holds no advantage in the FIFA World Cup 2026, dismissing them as favourites. Yamal expressed strong belief in Spain's ability to win the tournament, highlighting that knockout rounds are a different challenge from the group stage.

Brazil Coach Ancelotti Addresses Neymar's Frustration

Brazil Coach Ancelotti Addresses Neymar's Frustration

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Neymar is fully fit for the World Cup but acknowledged the player's frustration over limited game time. Ancelotti praised Neymar's character and confirmed he can play a full 90 minutes, indicating he will be deployed when the team needs him.

Struggling Real Madrid held by Levante

Struggling Real Madrid held by Levante

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Giampaolo Pazzini struck an 89th-minute equaliser on his Levante debut to earn his side a deserved 2-2 draw against struggling giants Real Madrid on Saturday.

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.'

PHOTOS: Tottenham stun champions Real Madrid

PHOTOS: Tottenham stun champions Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Dele Alli condemned Champions League holders Real Madrid to a horrendous Wembley debut with two goals as Tottenham Hotspur reached the last 16 with a stunning 3-1 victory.

How Djed Spence Silenced Critics With Impactful World Cup Performances

How Djed Spence Silenced Critics With Impactful World Cup Performances

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Djed Spence, initially a controversial World Cup squad selection and criticised for his early performance, has emerged as a crucial impact substitute for England. His pace, energy, and passion off the bench have silenced critics, playing a vital role in England's progression to the semi-finals despite a broken jaw.

Real Madrid plan more signings

Real Madrid plan more signings

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Coach Fabio Capello said they are targeting another three signings following the arrival of Juventus pair Emerson and Fabio Cannavaro.