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Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to put pressure on Portugal.

PIX: Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota at Lord's

PIX: Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota at Lord's

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Jota, 28 and his brother Andre Silva, died in a car crash in northwestern Spain early on Thursday, July 3, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames, authorities said.

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A 2-2 series result seems fair, for a 1-3 loss would have been cruelly unjust --- especially to Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in the series for 23 wickets and never seemed to give up belief.

Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture

Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo faced a flurry of criticism after appearing to make an obscene gesture following the end of Al Nassr's 3-2 win over Al Shabab in an exciting Saudi Pro League game on Sunday.

Al-Hilal beat Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to win Saudi King Cup

Al-Hilal beat Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to win Saudi King Cup

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal battled past Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out on Friday to win the Saudi Cup and claim the domestic double, leaving the Portuguese forward in tears at the end of the drama.

Ronaldo's diet prepared by NASA scientists, claims Ramiz

Ronaldo's diet prepared by NASA scientists, claims Ramiz

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In the ongoing season of the Saudi Pro League, the 38-year-old has appeared in 12 matches for the Riyadh-based club and scored 13 goals. Ronaldo also made seven assists in the 2023-24 season for AL Nassr.

Kawasaki edge Al-Nassr, enter ACL Elite final

Kawasaki edge Al-Nassr, enter ACL Elite final

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Underdogs Kawasaki down Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to book Asian final berth

Debate rages on: Is Ronaldo better than Messi?

Debate rages on: Is Ronaldo better than Messi?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Portuguese superstar now has scored the most first-division goals in football history, he has 527 career league goals with 61 goals alone in 2023.

Ronaldo Sees RED! Sent off in Saudi Super Cup clash

Ronaldo Sees RED! Sent off in Saudi Super Cup clash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Al-Nassr's Ronaldo red-carded as Al-Hilal win Saudi Super Cup semi-final

Ronaldo's new boss: Al-Nassr make shock appointment

Ronaldo's new boss: Al-Nassr make shock appointment

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Al-Nassr have appointed Stefano Pioli as manager to replace Luis Castro, the Saudi Pro League club said on Wednesday.

PIX: Last-minute goal takes Al-Ittihad past Al-Nassr

PIX: Last-minute goal takes Al-Ittihad past Al-Nassr

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal to help Al-Ittihad complete a comeback and secure a 3-2 win over Al-Nassr on Wednesday, taking them a step closer to clinching the Saudi Pro League title.

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Al-Nassr ensured all three Saudi Pro League teams reached the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals as Stefano Pioli's side handed Yokohama F Marinos a 4-1 defeat on Saturday.

Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!

Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Manpreet Singh, the second-most capped player in Indian hockey, has found a second wind by tweaking his lifestyle and diet.

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashes out of Asian Champions League

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashes out of Asian Champions League

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Al-Nassr overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to win 4-3 on Monday but with the contest ending 4-4 on aggregate, the players headed into a shootout from which Al-Ain prevailed.

PIX: Cristiano Ronaldo gets rousing welcome in Iran

PIX: Cristiano Ronaldo gets rousing welcome in Iran

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo received a warm reception in Iran on Monday, in the first visit of a Saudi team to Iran since 2016.

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win.

France down Germany to finish third in Nations League

France down Germany to finish third in Nations League

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Goals from captain Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise earned France a 2-0 victory over Germany in Stuttgart on Sunday.

''He thinks he is Cristiano Ronaldo'

''He thinks he is Cristiano Ronaldo'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'He thinks he's a very good footballer, but I have more skills.'

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, and his younger brother Andre Silva were killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday morning.

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League second leg quarter-final matches.

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts bought the first announced team in the WBL, which is yet to announce the franchises and schedule of the first event of the league featuring mixed-gender teams.

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup

'Will try and do it again!' Ronaldo ends 2023 as world's top goal scorer

'Will try and do it again!' Ronaldo ends 2023 as world's top goal scorer

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo had a stupendous 2023 as he ended the year as the world's top goal-scorer. Following the landmark, the Portuguese superstar said that he will try to achieve it again next year.

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Zero women cracked the list of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico.

Liverpool's Salah named EPL player of the season

Liverpool's Salah named EPL player of the season

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Liverpool's Salah named Premier League player of the season, Gravenberch best youngster

Where will Ronaldo go next?

Where will Ronaldo go next?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United on Tuesday after a controversial interview in which he said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. With the January transfer window close, what is his next move?

Cristiano Ronaldo IS a team player!

Cristiano Ronaldo IS a team player!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Ronaldo hands team mate winning penalty as gesture of respect

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Ronaldo overshadowed by Al-Nassr teammate!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Despite finding the back of the net for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is unable to step out of the shadow of teammate Anderson Talisca.

Furious Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Furious Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A furious Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the pitch after Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ittihad.

Messi-Ronaldo to square off again in Riyadh next year

Messi-Ronaldo to square off again in Riyadh next year

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Miami are set to take on Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29 before facing Al-Nassr at the same venue on February 1.

David Beckham of Andamans pedals his way to gold!

David Beckham of Andamans pedals his way to gold!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Elkatohchoongo was the best Indian cyclist at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, reaching to the quarter-finals.

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Disappointing end to Ronaldo's debut season in Saudi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Though Cristiano Ronaldo scored an impressive number of goals, he remained empty handed in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.

European football has lost a lot of quality: Ronaldo

European football has lost a lot of quality: Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo said there is no chance of him playing club football in Europe again and that the Saudi Arabian league is better than Major League Soccer.

Cristiano Ronaldo first football player to reach this landmark...

Cristiano Ronaldo first football player to reach this landmark...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning late goal as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Reykjavk on Tuesday to extend their perfect record in Euro 2024.

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Kahn acknowledged the significance of having role models like Messi and Ronaldo but emphasised the importance of nurturing Indian talent.

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Fernandes himself stated that Portugal's first goal in the 54th minute may have been scored by Ronaldo.

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Though Al-Nassr beat Abha 3-1, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a rough night on a personal note as he failed to score and was substituted for the first time since his move to Saudi Arabia.

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Real Madrid delivered manager Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric a victory in their final game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad to end their LaLiga season.

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

FA bans Ronaldo for two games for smashing fan's phone in April