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Bayern sweep past Stuttgart

Bayern sweep past Stuttgart

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

F1 PIX: Heartbreak for Leclerc as Hamilton wins in Bahrain

F1 PIX: Heartbreak for Leclerc as Hamilton wins in Bahrain

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Monaco's Leclerc, who had started on pole position for the first time, lost power with 10 laps to go while leading and finished third with an extra point for the fastest lap.

It's do or die for Juve, Man U

It's do or die for Juve, Man U

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

Bayern survive German Cup scare

Bayern survive German Cup scare

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The game was heading for extra time when Dutch striker Roy Makaay raced into the box and past a defender to hit the winner seconds before the final whistle.

Bayern celebrate another title

Bayern celebrate another title

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The club won its 18th German crown with four games left.

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Greek league leaders confirmed the move but did not give financial details. Local media said Toure would be paid around 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) for one season.

'Guardiola has failed Bayern Munich'

'Guardiola has failed Bayern Munich'

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Bayern Munich's outgoing coach Pep Guardiola has failed to make an impact at the club despite keeping the Bavarian giants as the dominant force in Germany, the club's former forward Ivica Olic said on Thursday.

Soccer shots: Levante relegated; Werder earn Bundesliga lifeline

Soccer shots: Levante relegated; Werder earn Bundesliga lifeline

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Levante were relegated from La Liga after a six-season stay in the Spanish top flight as two late goals condemned them to a 3-1 defeat at Malaga on Monday.

Bayern's title hopes gone: Beckenbauer

Bayern's title hopes gone: Beckenbauer

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Second-placed Bayern dropped nine points behind Werder with 14 games remaining.

Champions League QFs: Real meet Atletico in repeat of last season's final

Champions League QFs: Real meet Atletico in repeat of last season's final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Atletico Madrid were handed a chance to avenge last season's Champions League final defeat by city rivals and record 10-times winners Real after the two sides were drawn together in the last eight on Friday. Paris St Germain and Barcelona were paired together having met in the group stage, with the French side winning in Paris and the Catalans coming out on top in Spain.

Bayern Munich held goalless

Bayern Munich held goalless

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

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

Holders Sevilla go through as Europa League group stage ends

Holders Sevilla go through as Europa League group stage ends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Holders Sevilla maintained their Europa League challenge with a 1-0 win over Rijeka in a winner-takes-all clash on Thursday.

Does Mandzukic's Juventus move mean Tevez on his way out?

Does Mandzukic's Juventus move mean Tevez on his way out?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Mandzukic signing adds to the Serie A champs' big haul of strikers as Paul Pogba is targetted by Barca and PSG among other clubs

Juventus sign Germany's Khedira from Real Madrid

Juventus sign Germany's Khedira from Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Juventus moved to strengthen their midfield by signing Germany international and World Cup winner Sami Khedira from Real Madrid on a free transfer, the Italian champions said.

'Lost son' Kagawa scores on Dortmund return, Bayern win

'Lost son' Kagawa scores on Dortmund return, Bayern win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Japan international Shinji Kagawa sparkled on his return to Borussia Dortmund, scoring one goal for the Ruhr Valley club and helping set up another in a 3-1 win over Freiburg on Saturday.

Bundesliga: Bayern go down to Gladbach in season's first league loss

Bundesliga: Bayern go down to Gladbach in season's first league loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

In-form Borussia Moenchengladbach struck three times in 14 minutes in the second half to floor champions Bayern Munich 3-1 on Saturday and inflict their first Bundesliga defeat of the season.

PICS: Ronaldo strikes as Juventus extend Serie A lead

PICS: Ronaldo strikes as Juventus extend Serie A lead

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Juventus beat visiting Bologna 2-1 on Saturday to move four points clear at the top of the Serie A table. Ronaldo struck from close range after 19 minutes, but Danilo levelled for the visitors soon afterwards.

Bundesliga: Lacklustre Bayern win to close in on title

Bundesliga: Lacklustre Bayern win to close in on title

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich scraped past Hertha Berlin 1-0 on Saturday.

Euro football: Dortmund beat Hertha on penalties in German Cup

Euro football: Dortmund beat Hertha on penalties in German Cup

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Borussia Dortmund beat Hertha Berlin 3-2 on penalties to reach the German Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday after the match finished 1-1 after extra time.

German Cup: Injury-hit Bayern edge past Leverkusen

German Cup: Injury-hit Bayern edge past Leverkusen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Holders Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to move into the German Cup semi-final and stay on course for a treble of titles on Wednesday.

Leicester's Vardy dominates European football weekend

Leicester's Vardy dominates European football weekend

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Barcelona's rampant trio of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi all found the net at the weekend and unsung Leicester City found themselves in the record books when their England striker Jamie Vardy scored for the 11th straight game.

Europa PHOTOS: Sevilla overcome poor 'keeping to reach semis; Italians progress

Europa PHOTOS: Sevilla overcome poor 'keeping to reach semis; Italians progress

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Sevilla's Kevin Gameiro grabbed a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday to send the Europa League holders into the semi-finals after woeful goalkeeping had threatened to ruin their night.

Goals are in my DNA, says Ronaldo after taming Wolves

Goals are in my DNA, says Ronaldo after taming Wolves

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at his critics after a remarkable 35th career hat-trick fired Real Madrid past VfL Wolfsburg.

Leicester City... and football's surprise champions' club

Leicester City... and football's surprise champions' club

Rediff.com5 May 2016

As Leicester City celebrates its unexpected title triumph, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com lists similar success stories across Europe's top leagues.

Zidane reacts to Real Madrid loss

Zidane reacts to Real Madrid loss

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane urged his side to remain calm after their Champions League hopes suffered a setback with a shock 2-0 loss at VfL Wolfsburg in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

Just who is Robert Lewandowski?

Just who is Robert Lewandowski?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Poland's star striker Robert Lewandowski scored the winner to secure Poland a place at Euro 2016 with a 2-1 victory in Warsaw on Sunday.

Belgian winger De Bruyne leaves Chelsea for Wolfsburg

Belgian winger De Bruyne leaves Chelsea for Wolfsburg

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

VfL Wolfsburg have completed the signing of talented winger Kevin de Bruyne from Chelsea with the Belgian agreeing to a five-year contract, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.

Europa League: Lukaku nets Everton treble while Celtic, Inter draw

Europa League: Lukaku nets Everton treble while Celtic, Inter draw

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A Romelu Lukaku hat-trick in a 4-1 win for Everton at Young Boys and a thrilling 3-3 draw between Celtic and Inter Milan.

Syria down Aus with late penalty, keep 2018 World Cup dream alive

Syria down Aus with late penalty, keep 2018 World Cup dream alive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Forced to play their home matches in Malaysia due to security concerns, Syria had fallen behind when Robbie Kruse tapped in from close range in the first half but the underdogs refused to buckle to their vastly more experienced opponents.

Champions League PHOTOS: Manchester clubs record hard-fought victories; Benfica win

Champions League PHOTOS: Manchester clubs record hard-fought victories; Benfica win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Photos from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo leads Real into last eight

Champions League PIX: Ronaldo leads Real into last eight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was the scourge of AS Roma again as he inspired the hosts to a 2-0 win and a place in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, scoring and setting up a goal Rodriguez to seal a 4-0 aggregate victory.

Football PIX: Bayern win Bundesliga title; Griezmann booed

Football PIX: Bayern win Bundesliga title; Griezmann booed

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The Bavarians have now won the German league title a record 29 times.

Transfer news: Manchester United's Januzaj joins Dortmund on loan

Transfer news: Manchester United's Januzaj joins Dortmund on loan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Borussia Dortmund have signed Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj on loan for a season, the German club said on Monday.

Bundesliga: Robben to the rescue as Bayern snatch win

Bundesliga: Robben to the rescue as Bayern snatch win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Arjen Robben scored a 90th minute winner in their 2-1 victory at Mainz 05 on Friday to send Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich into the winter break with a commanding 14-point lead.