News for 'Sporting Lisbon'

Kenyan Kiptum shatters half-marathon world record

Kenyan Kiptum shatters half-marathon world record

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Kenyan Abraham Kiptum set a world record of 58 minutes and 18 seconds in the men's race at the Valencia half-marathon in Spain on Sunday.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax stumble, narrow win for Benfica

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax stumble, narrow win for Benfica

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Visitors Ajax had looked comfortable after former Southampton winger Tadic set up the first goal with a swerving cross before drilling home the second himself.

Champions League final: Real ready for tough Atletico sequel?

Champions League final: Real ready for tough Atletico sequel?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

As soon as the final whistle confirmed Real Madrid's berth in the Champions League final against local rivals Atletico with a 1-0 aggregate victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, memories of 2014's all-Spanish final came flooding back.

Eusebio discharged from hospital after stroke in Poland

Eusebio discharged from hospital after stroke in Poland

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Former Portugal and Benfica great Eusebio, who suffered a stroke during his stay in Poland to watch Euro 2012, was discharged from a Lisbon hospital on Wednesday, the hospital said.

Champions League PHOTOS: Night of records for Messi and Chelsea

Champions League PHOTOS: Night of records for Messi and Chelsea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi equalled the Champions League scoring record of 71 goals when he struck for the second time in the 76th minute of Wednesday's Group F match at Ajax Amsterdam.

Champions League PIX: Pogba steers Manchester Utd past Young Boys

Champions League PIX: Pogba steers Manchester Utd past Young Boys

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Captain Paul Pogba produced an outstanding performance garnished by two goals to help Manchester United to a resounding 3-0 win at Swiss debutants Young Boys Bern in their Champions League Group H opener on Wednesday.

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Verma wins compound individual gold, opens tally for India.

PIX: PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph

PIX: PSG complete domestic treble with League Cup triumph

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain completed a domestic treble as they beat Olympique Lyonnais 6-5 on penalties to lift the French League Cup on Friday with the match ending in a 0-0 stalemate after regular and extra time. Second-half substitute Pablo Sarabia scored PSG's final penalty in the shootout after goalkeeper Keylor Navas had saved Bertrand Traore's spot kick to give the Ligue 1 champions and French Cup winners their ninth League Cup trophy.

Why Ronaldo's presence is a threat to Portugal...

Why Ronaldo's presence is a threat to Portugal...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Portugal star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's presence makes the team a potential target for terror attacks during Euro 2016, said coach Fernando Santos.

How the Portuguese press reacted to Ronaldo's heroics...

How the Portuguese press reacted to Ronaldo's heroics...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal's press gave a big salute to Cristiano Ronaldo and the entire national team on Thursday after their 2-0 win over Wales clinched a return to the European Championship final for the first time in 12 years.

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rusty Barca still can win Champions League: coach Setien

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Barca play their final league La Liga game of the season at Alaves on Sunday before hosting Napoli on Aug. 8 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Messi's treble, Chelsea's perfect win deck up European weekend

Messi's treble, Chelsea's perfect win deck up European weekend

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Chelsea returned to their early-season form to open up a five-point lead in the Premier League, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continued to make mincemeat of La Liga defences and Juventus extended their lead in Serie A. In France, Olympique Lyonnais retained top spot with a 2-0 win at RC Lens.

Football Focus: UEFA chief considers new format for Champions League

Football Focus: UEFA chief considers new format for Champions League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The UEFA president said that without a second-leg to fall back on, teams have been forced to go for goals.

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The prosecutor general's office said Benfica Vice President Fernando Tavares was also a suspect in the case, along with a high-ranking judge and nine other people, five of whom were detained in a police operation on Tuesday.

Gnabry double sends Bayern into Champions League final

Gnabry double sends Bayern into Champions League final

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League second semi-final played at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Wednesday.

Bayern hero Coman leaves injuries behind to shine on big stage

Bayern hero Coman leaves injuries behind to shine on big stage

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Consecutive injuries in 2017 and 2018 saw Kingsley Coman miss the major part of both seasons and followed ankle ligament injuries in 2016 after he had joined the Bavarians the previous year. The France international even considered retiring.

PIX: PSG thump Leipzig to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG thump Leipzig to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League semi-final played between PSG and Leipzig at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon on Tuesday.

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League quarter-final played between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Friday.

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men's Player 2020 on Thursday, beating off competition from last year's winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barca v Bayern: Battle between Germany's top keepers

Barca v Bayern: Battle between Germany's top keepers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Manuel Neuer remained Germany's number one and captain, even as they underperformed in the UEFA Nations League and Euro 2020 qualifiers.

PIX: Corona strikes again as Porto rise to top

PIX: Corona strikes again as Porto rise to top

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Mexican midfielder Jesus Corona scored for the second match in a row as 10-man Porto returned to winning ways and moved to the top of the Portuguese Primeira Liga with a 1-0 home win over Maritimo on Wednesday. Porto now have 63 points from 26 matches, two clear of second-placed Benfica with eight rounds remaining in this season's championship in a two-horse race for the title.

PHOTOS: Barca, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PHOTOS: Barca, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli for a 4-2 aggregate victory which took the club into the Champions League quarter-finals, where they face Bayern Munich.

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Fans allowed for the mega final as UEFA said that each club would receive 6,000 tickets which are expected to go on sale from today, May 13. The final capacity for the match has yet to be confirmed.

Atletico hoping against hope as history repeats itself at the Bernabeu

Atletico hoping against hope as history repeats itself at the Bernabeu

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Real's victory at the Santiago Bernabeu means they are poised to knock Atletico out of the competition for the fourth successive year.

Aubameyang, Ozil inspire Arsenal comeback against Leicester

Aubameyang, Ozil inspire Arsenal comeback against Leicester

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Arsenal substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in three minutes and captain Mesut Ozil played a starring role as they extended their winning run with a 3-1 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League on Monday.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Leaders Chelsea have seen their lead reduced to just three points after a shock defeat, and a revival from defending champions Manchester City. Manchester United are back in third after a run of five straight wins. If Chelsea slip agains, City continue to pile on the pressure and United keep the winning momentum it will make EPL battle further interesting.

Fit Ronaldo 'ready to take Portugal to important success'

Fit Ronaldo 'ready to take Portugal to important success'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo is in top condition and showing more resolve than ever to lead Portugal to the European title, national team coach Fernando Santos said ahead of their final Euro 2016 warm-up match on Wednesday.

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Images from the Nations League matches.

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Calling his side 'weak', 'inconsistent' and 'very easy to score against', Lionel Messi called for urgent changes

5 reasons why Bayern won Champions League

5 reasons why Bayern won Champions League

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's stellar season has been capped off with being crowned champions of Europe.

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal erupted into jubilation on Sunday as the country defeated France to win the Euro 2016, its first major international soccer championship.

PIX: On the road with Portuguese fans is a moveable feast

PIX: On the road with Portuguese fans is a moveable feast

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

"We have food, wine, cheese from Portugal. We set up a table, share it with people, and talk about our cultures."

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Europa League PIX: Easy for Arsenal, Manchester Utd held

Europa League PIX: Easy for Arsenal, Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Arsenal's young guns continued to shine as they dismantled Standard Liege 4-0 on a hectic night of Europa League action that produced a full house of Spanish victories on Thursday. A summary of the matches.

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

News of all that tranpired on and off the football field.

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Messi, whose deal expires in 2021, had called his side "weak" and "inconsistent" after they lost the league title to Real Madrid.