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Finalists in 2014, Argentina set sights on FIFA WC semis

Finalists in 2014, Argentina set sights on FIFA WC semis

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

With just a few days to go to the World Cup, Argentina are not considered favourites as they struggled through qualifying for the prestigious tournament.

La Liga: Messi leads thrilling Barca; Real down Osasuna

La Liga: Messi leads thrilling Barca; Real down Osasuna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The win increased Zinedine Zidane's side's advantage at the top of the standings to six points

Barca sack coach Setien after seven months in charge

Barca sack coach Setien after seven months in charge

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

According to widespread Spanish media reports, Netherlands coach and former Barca defender Ronald Koeman is set to be named as Setien's successor.

Mixed reaction to coach's Henry jibe

Mixed reaction to coach's Henry jibe

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Sports daily As was the only Spanish newspaper to criticise Luis Aragones for the "obscene" language he used in reference to Thierry Henry.

King's Cup: Valencia fight back after Betis score directly from corner

King's Cup: Valencia fight back after Betis score directly from corner

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Kevin Gameiro grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser for Valencia after Denis Cheryshev had reduced the deficit with 20 minutes remaining, leaving the tie in the balance heading into the second leg at the Mestalla stadium on February 28.

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

You don't have to be a Star Wars nerd to enjoy its poignant pursuit of virtue, feels Sukanya Verma.

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The 55-year-old Ernesto Valverde, who led Barcelona to successive La Liga titles in 2018 and 2019, came under fire this season for the team's dip in performance levels even though they top the league standings at the halfway point of the campaign.

Sergio Ramos hits back at critics after season crumbles

Sergio Ramos hits back at critics after season crumbles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'We are not hiding. We the players are primarily responsible and I, as captain, more than anyone'

Real Madrid set for huge changes

Real Madrid set for huge changes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Revolution is in the air at Real Madrid after their Champions League empire was razed to the ground with an astounding 4-1 loss at home to Ajax Amsterdam, with a huge clear out of players expected as well as a change of manager.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi discusses battery technology's impact on India at Tesla

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Their stunning football has been a pleasure to watch for both fans and neutrals this season.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

12 bodies recovered from Texas plant blast site

12 bodies recovered from Texas plant blast site

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

US authorities today said 12 bodies have been recovered from the site of a massive explosion that leveled a fertiliser plant in the quiet central Texas town.

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.

When United great Ferdinand rejected Barca move

When United great Ferdinand rejected Barca move

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'I always said I wanted to play abroad but the only thing that would stop me was if I was winning and successful on home shores. I was lucky I found a great club at Manchester United it would've been almost impossible for me to leave'

PHOTOS: Sexy Shakira and Pique's adorable PDA!

PHOTOS: Sexy Shakira and Pique's adorable PDA!

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona's Gerard Pique aren't afraid to show PDA!

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'

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Barcelona were hailed as La Liga champions-elect in the Catalan media after their 1-0 win at Real Madrid on Saturday, while the capital's press called for sweeping changes at Real after another domestic failure.

Suarez handed two-match ban, will miss King's Cup final

Suarez handed two-match ban, will miss King's Cup final

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The suspension was handed down by the Competition Committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Thursday and applies to Cup matches only.

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.'

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Real Madrid's stuttering season continued as they were reduced to 10 men and then slumped to an 11th La Liga defeat of the campaign by going down 3-1 at Real Sociedad.

Messi's son Thiago has little interest in football

Messi's son Thiago has little interest in football

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has revealed that his eldest son, Thiago, has little interest in the game in which his father has arguably become the greatest of his generation.

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Lionel Messi kept his nerve from the penalty spot to give Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday and return his side to the top of the table.

Benzema double puts Real Madrid in King's Cup semis

Benzema double puts Real Madrid in King's Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The French forward, who joined the club in 2009, netted twice in the first-half to take his Real tally to 209 goals in 446 games, moving ahead of Mexican Hugo Sanchez into sixth place on the club's all-time top scorers list.

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

500 m to 21 km: How I lost 15 kg by running

500 m to 21 km: How I lost 15 kg by running

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Rushil Zambare, 29 from Thane shares his fitness journey.

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's interim coach Santiago Solari says the squad are hurting but determined to turn around their dismal start to the season.

Champions League Previews: Barca lack sparkle; Liverpool favourites

Champions League Previews: Barca lack sparkle; Liverpool favourites

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Barcelona have been haunted by their recent failures in the Champions League and there are concerning signs for the Catalans as they prepare for Tuesday's last-16 first leg away to Olympique Lyonnais.

World Junior boxing: India's Sachin loses in semis to settle for bronze

World Junior boxing: India's Sachin loses in semis to settle for bronze

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Sachin lost 0-3 to American Rey Diaz, bringing down the curtains on India's run in the event.

Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten home run in EPL ends

Liverpool's 68-match unbeaten home run in EPL ends

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Champions Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly Burnley on Thursday, ending their 68 match unbeaten home record in the Premier League as their title defence continued to fade.

Black money: India, Switzerland revise tax pact

Black money: India, Switzerland revise tax pact

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

India and Switzerland on Monday signed the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, a move that will help the government seek details about illicit wealth allegedly stashed away by Indians in Swiss banks.

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Believe it or not, this wasn't the most daring OR the most bizarre red carpet turn at MTV EMAs.

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The hard-fought win took Zinedine Zidane's side on to 77 points after 34 games, seven clear of second-placed Barca who visit in-form Villarreal later on Sunday.

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Spanish media has reported that Solari, 42, is to be relieved of his duties

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Barca feel familiar February blues as tiredness sets in

PIX: Valencia dethrone Barca; German double for Bayern

PIX: Valencia dethrone Barca; German double for Bayern

Rediff.com26 May 2019

A summary of Saturday's football action across the world.

Real suffer shock home defeat, derailing title bid

Real suffer shock home defeat, derailing title bid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Real Madrid's resurgent La Liga run skidded to a halt as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at home by struggling Girona on Sunday in which captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in added time, leaving them nine points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

As Barca crumble again, Suarez says, 'We looked like schoolboys'

As Barca crumble again, Suarez says, 'We looked like schoolboys'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'We have to do a lot of self criticism because this is the second time that the same thing has happened to us. We cannot commit the same mistake two years in a row, there are many things we need to consider and think about'