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Real's Ronaldo, Modric, Benzema rested for Deportivo game

Real's Ronaldo, Modric, Benzema rested for Deportivo game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo will play no part in Real Madrid's game against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday after the prolific Portuguese forward was left out of the squad on Friday.

Suarez 'tricks' as Barca rout Girona; 'BBC' back on air for Real

Suarez 'tricks' as Barca rout Girona; 'BBC' back on air for Real

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez combined to devastating effect to hammer Girona 6-1 on Saturday as they went 10 points clear at the top of La Liga and set a club record of 32 games unbeaten in the league.

Juventus vs Real Madrid: Get ready for 'beautiful final'

Juventus vs Real Madrid: Get ready for 'beautiful final'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Zinedine Zidane was thrilled to steer Real Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League final in which his team will bid to defend their title against his former club Juventus.

Real Madrid fall 16 points behind Barca after draw with Celta

Real Madrid fall 16 points behind Barca after draw with Celta

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Real Madrid's faltering title defence continued as they were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday which saw them fall 16 points behind runaway leaders Barcelona, who beat Levante 3-0 to stay nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Real Madrid are confident going into the Champions League final against Liverpool and will count on their big-game experience

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has vowed that his club will make a splash in this summer's transfer market.

PIX: Real win 11th Super Cup, first in Saudi

PIX: Real win 11th Super Cup, first in Saudi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Real Madrid did well to hold Atletico in regulation time and then win the match 4-1 in penalty shootouts.

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has defended team mate Gareth Bale after the Welshman was jeered by sections of the Bernabeu crowd during Wednesday's 3-0 win over APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League.

Casemiro double as Real see off Sevilla, who rage against VAR

Casemiro double as Real see off Sevilla, who rage against VAR

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Casemiro produced a performance worthy of a top striker by scoring twice in a 2-1 win for Zinedine Zidane's side over Sevilla

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Barcelona travel to newly-promoted Osasuna without their first choice front line.

La Liga: Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves

La Liga: Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Zinedine Zidane's Real side demonstrated their new-found grit to re-take the lead

Ramos sees reverse in fortunes as Real's record run ends

Ramos sees reverse in fortunes as Real's record run ends

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Sergio Ramos has so often been Real Madrid's man of the moment but the captain saw the tables turn as his own goal helped his former club Sevilla to a 2-1 win over the La Liga leaders on Sunday, ending a record-breaking 40-game unbeaten run.

Is it time for cricketers to worry?

Is it time for cricketers to worry?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Cricket still leads when it comes to sponsorship, but other sports are bridging the gap at a fast clip, says Urvi Malvania.

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

La Liga PIX: Real return with convincing win over Eibar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Sunday

'Rodriguez staying at Real, Pogba still a target'

'Rodriguez staying at Real, Pogba still a target'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has ended speculation regarding the future of Colombian international James Rodriguez by confirming the 25-year-old winger will remain at the club.

Bayern's Win: Did you know?

Bayern's Win: Did you know?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich won its sixth Champions League crown in Lisbon on Sunday night.

Barca must do 'a little bit more without Messi

Barca must do 'a little bit more" without Messi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The rest of Barcelona's squad will have to do "a little bit more" to make up for the absence of five-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi for the next three weeks, according to captain Andres Iniesta. The Argentina forward faces a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a groin injury in Wednesday's 1-1 La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid. "There's no question we are stronger with Messi," Iniesta told Cadena Cope radio ahead of Saturday's match at Sporting Gijon. "When these things happen we all have to give a little bit more.

Real's Champions League tie to be played in empty Legia stadium

Real's Champions League tie to be played in empty Legia stadium

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'There is no advantage. I always prefer to play in front of supporters even away from home because that's what football is all about, but that's the situation we face'

Football: Why Leeds allowed Villa to score unchallenged

Football: Why Leeds allowed Villa to score unchallenged

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa asked his players to allow the visitors to score unchallenged when the game was restarted.

Liverpool's Klopp promises EXPLOSIVE Champions League final

Liverpool's Klopp promises EXPLOSIVE Champions League final

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has said his team will be 'on fire' for the Champions League final

Football Briefs: Real throw away lead, draw final league game at Villarreal

Football Briefs: Real throw away lead, draw final league game at Villarreal

Rediff.com20 May 2018

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

Liverpool can 'level' Real's experience with desire

Liverpool can 'level' Real's experience with desire

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says his team can compensate for their lack of Champions League final experience by showing greater desire and work-rate than Real Madrid in Saturday's clash in Kiev.

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid beat Roma to record crucial away win; Wolfsburg edge Gent

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid beat Roma to record crucial away win; Wolfsburg edge Gent

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo continued from where he left off in the early stages of the UEFA Champions League, adding to his goal tally as Real Madrid beat AS Roma 2-0 in their round of 16, first leg tie on Wednesday.

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Real Madrid will not seek to boost their squad ahead of their transfer ban, which starts at the end of the month, club president Florentino Perez said on Wednesday. Perez's leadership at Real has been synonymous with glamour signings but the club will be unable to register new players during the next two transfer windows for breaching FIFA rules on signing non-Spanish Under-18 players. "We will not sign players during the winter market but this has nothing to do with the punishment. It is because we have the best players and the best trainer," Perez told France Football.

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Madrid's trip to San Sebastian was full of intrigue after Barca failed to beat Sevilla and the Catalan side's defender Gerard Pique said the title was now Madrid's for the taking.

'Won't die if I don't win Ballon d'Or'

'Won't die if I don't win Ballon d'Or'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Barcelona star striker Neymar has said that although winning the Ballon d'Or award is one of his goals, he will not 'die' even if he never lifts the coveted individual prize in his career.

Ballon d'or award win spoiled by tax fraud allegations: Ronaldo

Ballon d'or award win spoiled by tax fraud allegations: Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who defeated Barcelona star Lionel Messi to clinch the Ballon d'or award for the fourth time, has said the victory celebrations have been tarnished by allegations of tax fraud. Ronaldo, who lifted the coveted award after inspiring Zinedine Zidane's side to the Champions League glory and Portugal to the European Championship 2016 trophy, said the allegations have been hard to bear for himself and his loved ones and also "partly spoiled the pleasure" of winning the coveted award.

La Liga: With 'BBC' under pressure, can Real stay on top?

La Liga: With 'BBC' under pressure, can Real stay on top?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is under pressure to break up his misfiring attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale when he takes the La Liga leaders to Alaves on Saturday.

Wasteful Real Madrid held at home by Levante

Wasteful Real Madrid held at home by Levante

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

La Liga champions Real Madrid dropped points at home for the second game running when they drew 1-1 with Levante on Saturday, with Gareth Bale squandering a series of chances and Marcelo getting sent off late on.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Suarez strike again to kickstart their seasons

PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Suarez strike again to kickstart their seasons

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez took centre stage on Saturday in bailing their teams out with late strikes to silence their critics following slow starts to the season.

Quick-thinking Kroos helps Real to Super Cup final

Quick-thinking Kroos helps Real to Super Cup final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Real will meet the winners of Thursday's semi between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Sunday's showpiece at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The football fever reaches sky-high with all eyes on Euro 2016. Tournament host France will play the opener against Romania, which will be aired in India post mid-night on June 11. As the UEFA braces for the 15th edition of the European continental championship, the tournament organisers have revealed the all time XI to play in Euro's history.

Who will score Real Madrid's 100th goal of the season?

Who will score Real Madrid's 100th goal of the season?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Real Madrid's attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema need to score twice in the Champions League final on May 28 against Atletico Madrid to hit the century mark for goals this season for the first time.

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Madrid hailed as 'Masters of the Universe' after crushing Juve

Ronaldo the hero again as Real edge past Getafe

Ronaldo the hero again as Real edge past Getafe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a barren scoring run in La Liga by striking late to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win at neighbours Getafe on Saturday, preventing what would have been a costly and embarrassing draw for the Spanish and European champions.

Transfers: Bellingham joins Real Madrid from Dortmund

Transfers: Bellingham joins Real Madrid from Dortmund

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Man City set to release skipper Gundogan and Mendy

Champions League: Ronaldo ripe for Real return

Champions League: Ronaldo ripe for Real return

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to return to action as he prepares for his first start of the season when Real Madrid begin their Champions League defence on Wednesday against APOEL Nicosia, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday.

Pique wants refreeing to improve

Pique wants refreeing to improve

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'We want to play football and not roulette, which is what this type of refereeing provokes. The penalty claims by Neymar and me are clear but we already know how this works'

Real without Ronaldo, Bale, Kroos and Pepe for Super Cup

Real without Ronaldo, Bale, Kroos and Pepe for Super Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Real Madrid will be without forward pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, midfielder Toni Kroos and defender Pepe for Tuesday's UEFA Super Cup encounter with Sevilla in Trondheim, Norway.

Benzema, Ronaldo book Real's place in Club World Cup final

Benzema, Ronaldo book Real's place in Club World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Real will play Japanese champions Kashima Antlers in Sunday's final in Yokohama, looking to become world champions for the second time in three years and earn a record 21st international title.