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Champions League: Real Madrid draw Atletico; Liverpool vs PSG

Champions League: Real Madrid draw Atletico; Liverpool vs PSG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Real Madrid will play local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off defending champion Max Verstappen in a white-knuckle finish to a Formula One season-opener littered with crashes and safety cars.

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday.

Lewis Hamilton's reign: A decade of dominance

Lewis Hamilton's reign: A decade of dominance

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Hamilton, who finished fourth on Sunday and joins Ferrari next year, has always raced with a Mercedes engine since his debut at McLaren in 2007.

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday with the battle for the constructor's title going down to next weekend's Abu Dhabi season-ender

Leverkusen held at home by Stuttgart

Leverkusen held at home by Stuttgart

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Victor Boniface rattled the post with a powerful shot eight minutes after the restart as Leverkusen picked up where they had left off.

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Barcelona's Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win at Atletico Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash on Sunday.

Perez vs Lawson: A new F1 rivalry ignites!

Perez vs Lawson: A new F1 rivalry ignites!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at the Mexican Grand Prix but the New Zealand rookie said he would not change his aggressive approach to Formula One racing.

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches.

Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Unbelievable! Lizard causes F1 practice chaos

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Drivers watched in amusement as the monitor lizard, a familiar sight in Singapore, reacted to the chase with a sudden burst of speed after sauntering onto the circuit shortly after the start of the daylight session.

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first Formula One constructors' title since 1998

Beaten Alonso congratulates champion Vettel

Beaten Alonso congratulates champion Vettel

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso congratulated Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel on his fourth successive Formula One world title on Sunday but reserved judgement on where the German stood among the greats.

'Alonso very happy at McLaren'

'Alonso very happy at McLaren'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

McLaren have no fears about losing Fernando Alonso to Mercedes after Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg's sudden retirement, the team's new executive director Zak Brown said.

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern win; champions Leverkusen held

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern win; champions Leverkusen held

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational 28-metre drive from Jamal Musiala to stay unbeaten.

F1: Alonso's retirement not definite, keeps door ajar

F1: Alonso's retirement not definite, keeps door ajar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Says he rejected Red Bull offer

Xabi Alonso quits international football

Xabi Alonso quits international football

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Spain's Xabi Alonso has retired from international football, the World Cup and twice European Championship winning midfielder said on Wednesday.

Alonso insult 'below belt'

Alonso insult 'below belt'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Michael Schumacher's manager has accused Fernando Alonso of 'pitiful behaviour' after the Formula One world champion described the German ace as the least sporting driver of all time.

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Bayer Leverkusen won their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

Chelsea sign defender Alonso from Fiorentina

Chelsea sign defender Alonso from Fiorentina

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Chelsea have signed left back Marcos Alonso from Italian top-flight club Fiorentina on a five-year contract, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Spaniard is no stranger to English football, having played for Bolton Wanderers from July 2010 to July 2013. He also spent five months on loan at Sunderland in 2014.

Alonso stays positive while Ferrari celebrate

Alonso stays positive while Ferrari celebrate

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

One word seemed to encapsulate Fernando Alonso's Malaysian Grand Prix weekend.

Alonso back on top

Alonso back on top

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix was a vindication for Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and, above all, McLaren.

F1: Piastri's epic win in Baku propels McLaren to top spot

F1: Piastri's epic win in Baku propels McLaren to top spot

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and sent McLaren top of the constructors' standings in a race that finished with a virtual safety car after a penultimate lap collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez.

Football Briefs: Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year sentence for Xabi Alonso

Football Briefs: Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year sentence for Xabi Alonso

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

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

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Former world champion Fernando Alonso doubts he will make it onto the Formula One podium this season after also enduring his worst points tally last year, but has no immediate plans to retire.

F1 Pitlane tales: Age is not an issue, says returning Alonso

F1 Pitlane tales: Age is not an issue, says returning Alonso

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

While 40-year-old racers were relatively common in the sport's early days, they are a rarity in modern Formula One with an increasing emphasis on youth.

Sports Shorts: Alonso wins rain-hit 24 Hours of Daytona

Sports Shorts: Alonso wins rain-hit 24 Hours of Daytona

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'Alonso should have been allowed to race'

'Alonso should have been allowed to race'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Aggrieved McLaren boss Ron Dennis says Formula One teams must decide whether a driver is fit to race, rather than the governing body's doctors, after Fernando Alonso was barred from the Bahrain Grand Prix.

PIX: Barcelona cruise to big win; Leverkusen stun Bayern

PIX: Barcelona cruise to big win; Leverkusen stun Bayern

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Barcelona captain Raphinha scored twice as they returned to winning ways in LaLiga for the first time in a month with a 5-1 victory at Mallorca on Tuesday.

'Alonso exit good for Renault'

'Alonso exit good for Renault'

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Renault boss Flavio Briatore believes Fernando Alonso's decision to leave Renault could be good for the F1 champions

F1: 'Fighter' Alonso bows out with a champion's send-off

F1: 'Fighter' Alonso bows out with a champion's send-off

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The double world champion failed to score a point in his final race for McLaren, finishing tantalisingly close in 11th place after making up four positions, but the Spaniard went out fighting to the last.

Alonso leaves hospital, to miss final test

Alonso leaves hospital, to miss final test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

McLaren Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will miss this week's final pre-season test in Barcelona after leaving hospital on Wednesday following a big crash three days ago.

McLaren's Alonso to miss Monaco for Indy 500

McLaren's Alonso to miss Monaco for Indy 500

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will miss the Monaco Grand Prix in May in order to race in the Indianapolis 500, his team said on Wednesday.

Norris takes dominant win in Singapore GP

Norris takes dominant win in Singapore GP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to take another chunk out of Max Verstappen's Formula One championship lead.

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Schick on target again as Leverkusen win, Leipzig thrashed 5-1

Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Champions Leverkusen, who set a European record of 51 consecutive games without loss across all competitions last season, kept their unbeaten streak intact with a number of late equalisers.

Alonso hails departing Schumacher

Alonso hails departing Schumacher

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

With Schumacher departed, Alonso will be the only champion in Formula One next season but he joins a team that has not won since 2005.

F1: Norris beats Verstappen to clinch US Grand Prix pole

F1: Norris beats Verstappen to clinch US Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris hailed the best qualifying lap of his career after beating F1 leader Max Verstappen to pole position at the US Grand Prix.

Alonso wins Australian GP

Alonso wins Australian GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

The Renault driver scored his second victory in three races to extend his lead in the Formula One world championship to 14 points.