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United face Chelsea for FA Cup in grudge match

United face Chelsea for FA Cup in grudge match

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Spurred on by the attacking flair of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, United have already put an end to two consecutive years of Chelsea domination of the Premier League.

Milan fan puts goalkeeper Dida up for auction

Milan fan puts goalkeeper Dida up for auction

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

He was criticised following last week's 3-2 first-leg defeat to United at Old Trafford.

Portugal win inaugural Nations League title

Portugal win inaugural Nations League title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Guedes, 22, nutmegged Matthijs de Ligt, exchanged passes with Bernando Silva and then beat goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen with a shot from the edge of the area on the hour for his fourth international goal in 17 appearances.

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and scored an opportunist goal which set Portugal on the way to a 2-0 win in Andorra on Saturday that maintained their chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup.

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The European Championship is well and truly up for grabs as the tournament enters the knockouts after a compelling group stage in which some top nations fell short of expectations while two fallen powers staged a resurgence.

'King' Henry on Ballon D'Or favourites, Pogba's form and Indian football

'King' Henry on Ballon D'Or favourites, Pogba's form and Indian football

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

France football legend Thierry Henry, who's on his maiden visit to India, has put Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the top contenders to win this year's Ballon d'Or trophy.

Rampant Real riding high after 'Clasico' triumph

Rampant Real riding high after 'Clasico' triumph

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Real Madrid's decision to sell midfielders Xabi Alonso and Angel Di Maria left many scratching their heads and consecutive La Liga defeats as well as a reverse to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup set alarm bells ringing at the Bernabeu.

Sunil Chhetri voted 2019 Asian Cup's favourite player by fans

Sunil Chhetri voted 2019 Asian Cup's favourite player by fans

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Sunil Chhetri scored twice during the group stage of the Asian Cup in the beginning of last year.

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The Turin-based club have suffered in recent weeks with three of their players having tested positive for the virus -- forward Paulo Dybala, defender Daniele Rugani and midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'This award is not just mine.' 'It is my team mates' from Real Madrid and Croatia.' 'Without my coaches, I would not have won this and without my family I would not be the player I am today.'

PIX: Inside Neymar Jr's lavish birthday bash

PIX: Inside Neymar Jr's lavish birthday bash

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Stars turn out in Paris for Neymar Jr's extravagant birthday bash

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.

Euro 2016: How Portugal can muddle their way to the final

Euro 2016: How Portugal can muddle their way to the final

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

After teetering on the brink of first-round elimination and being involved in the most boring match of the tournament, there is now a real chance Portugal could muddle their way through to the Euro 2016 final. A kind draw has left Portugal with an eminently winnable quarter-final against Poland which would be followed by a semi-final against Wales, Hungary or Belgium.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo strikes twice as Real beat Eibar

Football Briefs: Ronaldo strikes twice as Real beat Eibar

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

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

Meet Real Madrid's youngest La Liga debutant

Meet Real Madrid's youngest La Liga debutant

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Teenage Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard became Real Madrid's youngest La Liga debutant at the age of 16 when he came on as a substitute in the 58th minute of Saturday's final game of the season at home to Getafe.

The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Will United youngster Rashford get call-up for Euros?

Will United youngster Rashford get call-up for Euros?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

'My hope for Rashford, and it is a vain hope, is that he will be allowed to develop in peace and it won't suddenly be a question of, 'You have scored two goals for Man United and you're going to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo' or every time he has two or three bad games he is a flash in the pan'

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

South Korea have only one point after drawing their opening game against Uruguay and must beat Portugal to have any chance of progressing.

'Improving the current Real Madrid squad is immensely difficult'

'Improving the current Real Madrid squad is immensely difficult'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

It will be "immensely difficult" for Real Madrid to improve their squad but they still plan to make more signings in the close season, new coach Rafa Benitez said.

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chhetri has played for India 142 times and has scored 92 goals, the most by an Indian. He is also currently the third most prolific scorer in international football among active players, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their limp performance does not inspire confidence ahead of the visit of the all-powerful Serie A leaders and familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man United win FA Cup again

Man United win FA Cup again

Rediff.com23 May 2004

They beat Millwall to win the FA Cup final 3-0 and lift the trophy for a record 11th time.\n\n

DON'T MISS! Best Sports Photos of the week

DON'T MISS! Best Sports Photos of the week

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

From Cristiano Ronaldo picking up the third Golden Boot award of his career to Phoenix Suns cheerleaders, Rediff.com has it all snapped right here...

With focus on fitness, Zizou's Real producing the results

With focus on fitness, Zizou's Real producing the results

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored thrice to help his side thrash Espanyol 6-0 in a ruthless attacking display in La Liga clash at Santiago Bernabeu.

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri, playing in his 121st international in the SAFF Championship, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).

FA Cup: Haaland hits second hat-trick of week

FA Cup: Haaland hits second hat-trick of week

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Haaland now has an astonishing 42 goals for City since joining from Borussia Dortmund last June.

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi's fifth-place finish in this year's Ballon d'Or vote was absurd, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said of the Spanish champions' Argentina forward on Tuesday.

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Pragmatic, difficult to beat, spearheaded by talismanic forwards and led by veteran, battle-hardened coaches -- few teams have as much in common with each other as Uruguay and Portugal who meet in a World Cup round of 16 tie on Saturday.

SAFF: Chhetri nets late winner as India down Nepal

SAFF: Chhetri nets late winner as India down Nepal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri's late goal earned India the 1-0 victory over Nepal in the SAFF Championship, at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Sunday. The victory took India to third in the group standings with five points, just a behind Maldives and Nepal, both of whom have six points each.

Real Madrid claims Bale transfer agreed at 105 mn pounds

Real Madrid claims Bale transfer agreed at 105 mn pounds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Spanish club Real Madrid have agreed to pay 105 million pounds in a part-exchange deal for Welsh striker Gareth Bale after claiming that a world-record agreement had been sealed with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Champions League is going to be quite open this season: Arteta

Champions League is going to be quite open this season: Arteta

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Arteta, who will lead City in their Champions League opener against Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday because manager Pep Guardiola is suspended, also said that his team were better placed to challenge for top European honours this season.

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

It will be virgin territory for Wales when they face Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-finals yet their opponents could be forgiven a sense of deja vu as they step on to the pitch in Lyon on Wednesday.

La Liga: Ronaldo nets 300th goal for Real; Barca keep four-point lead

La Liga: Ronaldo nets 300th goal for Real; Barca keep four-point lead

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Cristiano Ronald headed his 300th goal for Real Madrid in a laboured 2-0 La Liga victory at neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday that kept the gap on leaders Barcelona down to four points.

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

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

Champions League preview: Real's 'BBC' trio out to reignite spark against Bayern

Champions League preview: Real's 'BBC' trio out to reignite spark against Bayern

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to rekindle some of the magic they once served up under Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday when they face their old coach in the latest edition of Real Madrid's rivalry with Bayern Munich.

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

As the world celebrated Halloween on Monday, our favourite tennis stars and footballers didn't want to be left behind in all the celebrations.