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Kane wants to leave Spurs; Kroos tests positive for COVID

Kane wants to leave Spurs; Kroos tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Sky reported Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have been in touch with Kane's representatives.

Real need Champions League triumph to salvage poor season

Real need Champions League triumph to salvage poor season

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Real will ease the pain by retaining their Champions League title, their only hope of salvaging a disappointing season.

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

La Liga: Ronaldo 'tricks for Real; win eludes Valencia's Neville

La Liga: Ronaldo 'tricks for Real; win eludes Valencia's Neville

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Prolific Cristiano Ronaldo hit a 35th hat-trick for Real Madrid who swept aside Espanyol 6-0 in a ruthless attacking display in La Liga on Sunday.

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A naturally shy character who rarely gave interviews or spoke Spanish in public, Bale never ingratiated himself to Madrid supporters

La Liga: Real consolidate first place with Alaves win

La Liga: Real consolidate first place with Alaves win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Real Madrid tightened their grip on top spot by beating Alaves 3-0 at home in La Liga on Sunday to provisionally move five points ahead of nearest challengers Barcelona despite coach Zinedine Zidane making a string of changes in defence.

When Sporting gave Real Madrid a scare

When Sporting gave Real Madrid a scare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo said Real Madrid's late escape act against Sporting Lisbon should serve as a warning after the European champions staged a remarkable four-minute turnaround to open their Champions League defence with a 2-1 win on Wednesday.

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 33-year-old Messi, who signed his last contract in 2017, has become more outspoken against the club's hierarchy in the last year and radio station Cadena Ser said last Thursday he is unhappy with how Barca is being run and wants to leave in 2021.

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Real Madrid's reliance on their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was more evident than ever on Tuesday as the Spanish and European champions meekly lost 1-0 at Espanyol in La Liga.

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo says he decided to quit Real Madrid this summer because the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, only ever saw him as a means of making money.

New Madridista Hazard unveiled at Bernabeu

New Madridista Hazard unveiled at Bernabeu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Donning the white strip of the 13-times European champions, the club's joint-record signing kicked balls into the crowd and posed for photographers on the pitch at the official presentation.

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The hard-fought win took Zinedine Zidane's side on to 77 points after 34 games, seven clear of second-placed Barca who visit in-form Villarreal later on Sunday.

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Real Madrid endured their toughest test at Granada on Monday since La Liga restarted but showed real determination to grind out a 2-1 win and record their ninth consecutive victory as they moved within touching distance of reclaiming the title. Early goals from Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema were enough to restore a four-point lead over Barcelona and Real will clinch their first league title since 2017 with a win over Villarreal on Thursday or at Leganes on the final day of the season.

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.

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

"The intention is to sell him, but there's no offers forthcoming," read the front page of Marca, accompanied by a picture of the 29-year-old Bale looking sullen.

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The local government, meanwhile, is deploying more than 200 national police officers to prevent crowds assembling, with mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida also asking people to stay away.

Real Madrid humbled by Leganes in King's Cup

Real Madrid humbled by Leganes in King's Cup

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 2-1 home defeat by Leganes on Wednesday to exit the King's Cup at the quarter-final stage on away goals.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona 'El Clasico' set for December

Real Madrid vs Barcelona 'El Clasico' set for December

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Spanish soccer's 'El Clasico' encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid will happen in December and April, two of the most anticipated games of the 2016-17 Primera Division season whose fixtures were announced on Friday. Defending champions Barca host Real on Dec. 4 at the Camp Nou. The reverse fixture will take place on April 23, at the Bernabeu stadium, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed after the draw. As the La Liga season kicks off, Barca will begin their title defence at home to Real Betis on Aug. 21.

Centurion Ronaldo reaches another milestone

Centurion Ronaldo reaches another milestone

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo may be on course for his worst domestic goal haul since 2010 but with two strikes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday he became the first player to score 100 goals in UEFA competitions.

Extras: Rohit Sharma named La Liga brand ambassador

Extras: Rohit Sharma named La Liga brand ambassador

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

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La Liga: Ronaldo sets goal record as Real thrash Eibar

La Liga: Ronaldo sets goal record as Real thrash Eibar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to hit 30 La Liga goals in six consecutive seasons as he inspired Real Madrid to a 4-0 thrashing of Eibar on Saturday.

Yorke wants Giggs in charge of Manchester United

Yorke wants Giggs in charge of Manchester United

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Manchester United should sack Louis Van Gaal and install his assistant Ryan Giggs as manager, according to former striker Dwight Yorke who wants to launch his own managerial career at struggling Aston Villa. The former Trinidad and Tobago striker said changes were needed at United, with the 20-times English champions sixth in the Premier League, out of the Champions League and suffering a 2-0 loss to arch-rivals Liverpool in the Europa League this week. "At the end of the day, it's all about results," Yorke was quoted as saying by Singaporean daily The New Paper on Saturday after a promotional event in the Southeast Asian citystate. "In the two years that he's (Van Gaal) been there, he's spent tons of money, brought in tons of players, and simply hasn't got the results that he and everyone else had hoped to. "You see a lot of young managers, Zinedine Zidane's been given the opportunity at Real Madrid, you got Luis Enrique at Barcelona, Pep Guardiola who's coming to Manchester City, Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino, they're all ex-players. "And I feel that the game is going down that road, and maybe this is the right time to give Giggsy the job." Yorke won three Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League with United under former manager Alex Ferguson after joining from Aston Villa.

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rivals Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday.

La Liga PICS: Courtois header helps Real snatch draw at Valencia

La Liga PICS: Courtois header helps Real snatch draw at Valencia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The late equaliser saw Valencia left on eighth spot with 27 points in the standings. Here are Images from the exciting draw played at Mestalla in Valencia, on Sunday.

Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba ruled out with injuries for Barcelona

Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba ruled out with injuries for Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Barcelona are in the middle of an injury crisis as they head to Valencia for Saturday's La Liga game looking to keep up with pacemaking pair Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Without injured goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and right back Sergi Roberto for the last two games, Barca will also be missing defenders Jordi Alba and Gerard Pique after both were hurt in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League. Pique sprained his right ankle while Alba injured his left hamstring and both are out until November.

Football Briefs: Bayern Muenchen 'sorry' for Neuer

Football Briefs: Bayern Muenchen 'sorry' for Neuer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

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Bale arrives in UK ahead of Tottenham move

Bale arrives in UK ahead of Tottenham move

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Gareth Bale arrived at Luton Airport near London ahead of completing his imminent return to Tottenham Hotspur.

SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah were named as the three finalists.

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

Rediff.com23 May 2017

After taking home their first La Liga trophy in five years, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. took their celebrations from streets in CelebesPlaza to the Town Hall.

Has the crisis of Real Madrid begun?

Has the crisis of Real Madrid begun?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo played down talk of crisis at Real Madrid after the European and Spanish champions were trounced 3-1 on their Wembley debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

La Liga PHOTOS: Madrid wallop Getafe to put pressure on Barca

La Liga PHOTOS: Madrid wallop Getafe to put pressure on Barca

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Real Madrid moved to within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after Karim Benzema, Isco, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo all scored in a 5-1 thrashing at struggling Getafe on Saturday.

La Liga PIX: Benzema strikes late in Madrid win

La Liga PIX: Benzema strikes late in Madrid win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the La Liga matches played on Sunday

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

It was the third game in a row in which Real had broken the deadlock thanks to a penalty and they sealed the win when Benzema turned provider and allowed Marco Asensio to tap into an empty net early in the second half.

The night Ronaldo stole the show

The night Ronaldo stole the show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The night Ronaldo stole the show

Who will win La Liga's three-way title race?

Who will win La Liga's three-way title race?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Real and Barca have won the title in 15 of the last 16 seasons, with Atletico breaking the duopoly in 2014.

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

La Liga: Real Madrid ease past Espanyol, go top

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona.

How Much Did Messi, Ronaldo Charge?

How Much Did Messi, Ronaldo Charge?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

How expensive was this 'picture of the century'?

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Spanish media has reported that Solari, 42, is to be relieved of his duties

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Portuguese forward, who also scored a treble in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and five goals across that tie, is revelling in the central striker's role he has adopted this season.