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PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo storms off as Portugal denied winner; Belgium held

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo storms off as Portugal denied winner; Belgium held

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Ronaldo threw off the captain's armband and headed for the tunnel when his effort was cleared by Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic after it had crossed the line

Bundesliga: Leverkusen stay in hunt for Champions League spot

Bundesliga: Leverkusen stay in hunt for Champions League spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The hosts could have snatched victory in the last action of the game but Michael Gregoritsch's point-blank header was saved by Lukas Hradecky.

Nations League: England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third

Nations League: England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

England's keeper Jordan Pickford scored and saved in a shootout as they beat Switzerland 6-5 on penalties to finish third in the Nations League on Sunday

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Laser pen, dubious penalty decision mar England win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

UEFA said on Thursday that they will probe the matter and opened disciplinary proceedings against England on the matter.

PIX: Harry Kane takes England past Denmark to Euro final

PIX: Harry Kane takes England past Denmark to Euro final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

England and Denmark were 1-1 at half-time in the second Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley on Wednesday.

Soccer PICS: Jota puts Liverpool in League Cup final; Barca out

Soccer PICS: Jota puts Liverpool in League Cup final; Barca out

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Hazard extra-time goal sends 10-man Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey final.

EPL: Man City's title bid fades after collapse at Wolves

EPL: Man City's title bid fades after collapse at Wolves

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent off in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday.

Watch out for Hi-Tech at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Watch out for Hi-Tech at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Technology that could change football in coming years.

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Inter Milan got a crucial 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Lionel Messi was sent off before half-time and then angrily hit out at "corrupt" tournament organisers after Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win a bad-tempered third-place playoff at the Copa America on Saturday.

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Sweden benefited from poor defending and the video assistant referee to beat England 2-1 in the women's World Cup third place playoff match on Saturday.

PICS: Relentless Belgium too good for Finland

PICS: Relentless Belgium too good for Finland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Finland, who came third with three points, must wait until the end of the group stage to see if their adventure in a first ever major tournament will continue and they need a series of results to go their way if they are to make the last 16.

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Is off-side rule going to see a 'huge change'?

Is off-side rule going to see a 'huge change'?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Officials of IFAB, the International Football Association Board, made up of the four British home nations and FIFA, agreed to conduct a year-long review into the offside law, which is expected to end with a proposal for a new rule.

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Football to allow five substitutions per team on temporary basis

Football to allow five substitutions per team on temporary basis

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The change in the rules will be allowed in all competitions which are due to finish by the end of this year and it will be up to individual competition organisers whether to implement it.

FIFA Women's WC: Rapinoe on the spot to take US into quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Rapinoe on the spot to take US into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The United States needed two Megan Rapinoe penalties, one of them controversially confirmed after a lengthy VAR review, to beat Spain 2-1 on Monday and set up a quarter-final clash with hosts France at the women's World Cup.

Football Briefs: PSG fight back to maintain perfect start with win at Rennes

Football Briefs: PSG fight back to maintain perfect start with win at Rennes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Chelsea, Manchester City on fire; Everton implode

PIX: Chelsea, Manchester City on fire; Everton implode

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from Saturday's Premier League matches.

FIFA Women's WC: US reach final with dramatic win over England

FIFA Women's WC: US reach final with dramatic win over England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Defending champions United States reached the women's World Cup final for the fifth time after an incident-packed 2-1 win over England, who missed a late penalty, on Tuesday.

Zidane deems video referrals 'confusing'

Zidane deems video referrals 'confusing'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Criticisms from all corners for FIFA's new video technology

PIX: Frustration for Liverpool in draw, City beat Arsenal

PIX: Frustration for Liverpool in draw, City beat Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL: Business as usual as Man City crush Southampton

EPL: Business as usual as Man City crush Southampton

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Manchester City showed that their weekend derby loss was a blip as Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez both scored twice in a 5-2 win over Southampton

PIX: 10-man Leeds shock Manchester City; Liverpool win

PIX: 10-man Leeds shock Manchester City; Liverpool win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Infantino defends referee for awarding Barca questionable penalty

Infantino defends referee for awarding Barca questionable penalty

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

After losing 4-0 in the first leg in France, Barcelona scored three times in the last seven minutes to win a thrilling last 16 home game 6-1 on Wednesday and march into the quarter-finals.

EPL: Man City demolish Wolves, go 15 points clear at top

EPL: Man City demolish Wolves, go 15 points clear at top

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

City, storming towards their third league title in four years, scored three late goals to wrap up victory and move onto 65 points with 11 games left to play ahead of Manchester United on 50 points with a game in hand.

La Liga: Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win; Sociedad lose

La Liga: Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win; Sociedad lose

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a convincing start to their title defence with a 5-0 win over West Ham United.

You should be proud despite defeat, Croatia coach tells players

You should be proud despite defeat, Croatia coach tells players

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'But that in no way diminishes France's win. Maybe we were a bit unlucky, in the first six games we were favoured by luck'

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

With the world watching him in a World Cup opener against Iceland, the normally brilliant Messi struck a weak spot-kick that was saved, leaving Argentina with a disappointing 1-1 draw.

Ronaldo fails to score on debut but Juventus snatch dramatic win

Ronaldo fails to score on debut but Juventus snatch dramatic win

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Juventus came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win at Chievo as Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for the Turin side on Saturday, although the Portuguese was not among the scorers in his first Serie A match.

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Arsenal, who fired Unai Emery as manager last week and appointed former player Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker boss, now sit 10th in the table on 19 points, with Brighton a single point behind and three places below them.

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

AC Milan grabbed a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the blockbuster Europa League last-16 first-leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

League Cup: Mourinho vows to end Spurs' 13 year wait

League Cup: Mourinho vows to end Spurs' 13 year wait

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

'When April arrives we have to be ready and to fight for the trophy'

League Cup: Chelsea spurn chances in stalemate with Arsenal

League Cup: Chelsea spurn chances in stalemate with Arsenal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The hosts struggled to break down Arsene Wenger's side despite enjoying the majority of possession and will feel hard done by after crafting the best of the game's few openings in a lively game at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Barcelona's 100 per cent start to the season was ended by Catalonian neighbours Girona, who picked up a draw at the Nou Camp, allowing Real Madrid to take advantage with a victory over Espanyol.

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.