News for 'Real Madrid'

Reyes leaves door open for Real Madrid

Reyes leaves door open for Real Madrid

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Arsenal's Spain forward Jose Antonio Reyes has said if Real Madrid made an offer for him it would be difficult to say 'no'.

Roberto Carlos to stay at Real Madrid

Roberto Carlos to stay at Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The Brazilian defender said he wants to continue with Real Madrid after speaking to new coach Fabio Capello.

Paraguay starlet Diaz eager to shine at Real Madrid

Paraguay starlet Diaz eager to shine at Real Madrid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Paraguay starlet Sergio Diaz is thrilled to be moving to Real Madrid but has yet to find out if he will join the first team squad for pre-season training or play for the club's Castilla reserve side, he told Spanish media. Real have yet to unveil the 18-year-old officially but Marca reported that striker has joined the Spanish giants from Cerro Porteno in a six million euros ($6.64 million) transfer deal to become the first Paraguayan to play for the European champions.

Real Madrid to advertise on Alonso's car

Real Madrid to advertise on Alonso's car

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Formula One world champion will carry the club's crest on his car if presidential candidate Juan Palacios is elected president.

Champions League: Real Madrid snatch comeback win at Bayern

Champions League: Real Madrid snatch comeback win at Bayern

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Holders Real Madrid came from a goal down to snatch a precious 2-1 victory at wasteful Bayern Munich on Wednesday and carry a considerable advantage into their Champions League semi-final second leg in Spain.

Sports Shorts: Real Madrid great Di Stefano, 88, dies

Sports Shorts: Real Madrid great Di Stefano, 88, dies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Former Real Madrid soccer star Alfredo Di Stefano, 88, has died in a Madrid hospital two days after suffering a heart attack, Spanish newspapers reported on Monday.

Solari signs new deal with Real Madrid

Solari signs new deal with Real Madrid

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

The Argentine midfielder signed a new four-year deal with Real Madrid.

I'm not Real Madrid's saviour, says Ronaldo

I'm not Real Madrid's saviour, says Ronaldo

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed any suggestion that a struggling Real Madrid is dependent on him, insisting that he alone is not the team's 'saviour'.

Real Madrid sign Essien on loan from Chelsea

Real Madrid sign Essien on loan from Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Real Madrid agreed to take Ghana midfielder Michael Essien on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

Champions League last 8: It's Bayern v PSG, Real Madrid v Liverpool

Champions League last 8: It's Bayern v PSG, Real Madrid v Liverpool

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Borussia Dortmund with the winners to face either Bayern or PSG in the semi-finals.

Barca, Real Madrid and Atletico resume title race

Barca, Real Madrid and Atletico resume title race

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid resume a nail-biting La Liga title race on Saturday after all notched up victories on Wednesday. Leaders Barcelona, who ended a four-game winless streak by hammering Deportivo La Coruna 8-0 away from home, host struggling Sporting Gijon on Saturday. Atletico battled to a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao to stay level on 79 points with Barcelona, who top the table with a superior head-to-head record and host Malaga. Real stayed one point behind their title rivals after beating Villarreal 3-0 and are expected to be without top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo for their visit to struggling neighbours Rayo Vallecano. The Portuguese forward was unable to finish the game against Villarreal after suffering cramp in stoppage time but eased concerns he had suffered a serious injury.

Liverpool confirm loan deal for Real Madrid's Sahin

Liverpool confirm loan deal for Real Madrid's Sahin

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid playmaker Nuri Sahin on a season-long loan, the English Premier League club said on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's action in La Liga.

Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid, Ancelotti approached

Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid, Ancelotti approached

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after coming to a mutual agreement with the Spanish club three years before the end of his contract, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Real Madrid this summer, after reportedly being miffed over club president Florentino Perez's growing closeness with teammate Gareth Bale.

Mourinho convinced Ozil to join Real Madrid

Mourinho convinced Ozil to join Real Madrid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Real Madrid have completed their pre-season spending by signing Mesut Ozil and have new coach Jose Mourinho's powers of persuasion to thank for luring the Germany midfielder to the La Liga club.

Ronaldo 'tricks' in Real Madrid's comeback win

Ronaldo 'tricks' in Real Madrid's comeback win

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a hat-trick as Real Madid came from behind to win 4-1 at Alaves and provisionally go three points clear at the top of La Liga.

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Manchester City marched into the quarter-finals of the Champions League

5 reasons how pressure is growing on Real Madrid...

5 reasons how pressure is growing on Real Madrid...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Misfiring Real Madrid need quick response ahead of Barcelona visit.

CAS accepts Real Madrid appeal, lifts ban on signing foreign minors

CAS accepts Real Madrid appeal, lifts ban on signing foreign minors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Real Madrid have won a small victory in their dispute with FIFA over the illegal signing of under-age foreigners after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) temporarily lifted its ban on appeal.

Guardiola exit changes nothing for Real Madrid: Mourinho

Guardiola exit changes nothing for Real Madrid: Mourinho

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Pep Guardiola's decision to step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season will change nothing for Real Madrid, Guardiola's Real counterpart and bitter rival Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.

Full Real Madrid squad available to Benitez for El Clasico

Full Real Madrid squad available to Benitez for El Clasico

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has a full squad available, including forward Karim Benzema, for Saturday's La Liga Clasico at home to Barcelona.

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Valencia forward Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties as his side beat La Liga champions Real Madrid 4-1 at home in an extraordinary match on Sunday.

Beckham hails Zidane as the right choice for Real Madrid

Beckham hails Zidane as the right choice for Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Zinedine Zidane is the right man for the job of Real Madrid coach, former team-mate David Beckham said on Monday after the Spanish club sacked Rafa Benitez and replaced him with the French World Cup winner. "Does it get any better than this??," the former England captain, who played with Zidane at Real after joining from Manchester United in 2003, declared on Instagram.

I want to end my career at Real Madrid: Ronaldo

I want to end my career at Real Madrid: Ronaldo

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo's new five-year contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the Spanish club until the age of 36 will not be his last, he said on Monday. The 31-year-old forward joined Real in 2009 and is the European champions' all-time leading scorer with 371 goals in 360 games. "The numbers are impressive. I certainly never expected to make history at the best club in the world," the Portugal captain told a news conference. "This new contract is a dream come true. But this is my penultimate contract.

Real Madrid trio in team of 2002

Real Madrid trio in team of 2002

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos made to the team in a poll carried out by UEFA's official web site.\n\n

Real Madrid's bid to overturn King's Cup expulsion denied

Real Madrid's bid to overturn King's Cup expulsion denied

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Real Madrid's bid to get their expulsion from the King's Cup temporarily suspended pending a final decision on their appeal has been rejected by the Spanish government's Disciplinary Committee for Sports (TAD).

It's Bayern v Barcelona, Dortmund v Real Madrid

It's Bayern v Barcelona, Dortmund v Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals will be German vs Spanish contests after Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund were drawn to play at home against Real Madrid and 2012 finalists Bayern Munich were pitted against Barcelona.

Real Madrid investigate Di Maria crotch-grabbing incident

Real Madrid investigate Di Maria crotch-grabbing incident

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Real Madrid have launched an internal inquiry after their Argentina winger Angel Di Maria was seen to grab his crotch while he was being substituted in Monday's 3-0 La Liga win at home to Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid, Juventus eye knock-out places

Real Madrid, Juventus eye knock-out places

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Real, bidding for a 10th European Cup, have the easiest task on paper away to a Partizan Belgrade side.\n\n

Real Madrid Prez threatened to sack Ramos in dressing room row

Real Madrid Prez threatened to sack Ramos in dressing room row

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Pay me and I will leave, I have given everything and broken my back for this badge, this club and for you'

Club World Cup: Bale hat-trick leads Real Madrid into final

Club World Cup: Bale hat-trick leads Real Madrid into final

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

European champions Real will play host side Al Ain FC in Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi as they bid to win the title for the third year in a row.

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Spanish police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly, drawing condemnation from government and football authorities over racism in stadiums.

5 things Real Madrid must do to beat Wolfsburg...

5 things Real Madrid must do to beat Wolfsburg...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Real Madrid must play with patience against VfL Wolfsburg when they try to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tuesday's ChampionsLeague quarter-final second leg, manager Zinedine Zidane said.

PSG turn down Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

PSG turn down Real Madrid move for Ancelotti

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Paris St Germain have rejected a bid by Real Madrid to hire coach Carlo Ancelotti, club president Nasser al Khelaifi said on Monday.

Soccer Extras: Real Madrid sign Jovic; Allegri to leave Juventus

Soccer Extras: Real Madrid sign Jovic; Allegri to leave Juventus

Rediff.com17 May 2019

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Real Madrid to offer Tevez escape from City

Real Madrid to offer Tevez escape from City

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Spanish football giant Real Madrid is ready to offer Argentine star Carlos Tevez an escape from his Manchester City nightmare.

Real Madrid ease past Sociedad to overcome league blip

Real Madrid ease past Sociedad to overcome league blip

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Real Madrid put their title defence back on track with a comfortable 3-1 win over Real Sociedad at Anoeta on Sunday, despite missing several key players. Sociedad defender Kevin Rodrigues scored at both ends and Borja Mayoral and Gareth Bale netted Madrid's other goals to help them equal the consecutive scoring record of 73 games set by Pele's Santos between 1961 and 1963.

Can Mbappe break Ronaldo's long-standing record?

Can Mbappe break Ronaldo's long-standing record?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Mbappe chasing Ronaldo record as Real Madrid host Celta