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PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Leaders Barcelona played out a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe battled for a home point in a hard-fought game on Sunday.

Argentina vs France World Cup final: The key battles

Argentina vs France World Cup final: The key battles

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The three match-ups which are likely to have a strong bearing on the result in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

How France is preparing for WC giant-killers Morocco

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The French fans will be largely outnumbered by the Morocco supporters

2020-21 La Liga season to start on September 12

2020-21 La Liga season to start on September 12

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Tebas has led the campaign to get the season back on track since it was postponed on March 12, warning that clubs could lose up to one billion euros ($1.11 billion) collectively if the remaining 11 rounds of matches could not be completed.

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France.

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Les Bleus, who face Poland in the last 16 on Sunday, underperformed at the Education City stadium and only after Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele came off the bench did they pose any threat.

La Liga players dominate UEFA's Best Player in Europe shortlist

La Liga players dominate UEFA's Best Player in Europe shortlist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

La Liga players dominate this year's Best Player in Europe shortlist, announced by the continent's governing body UEFA on Monday, with seven of the top 10 contenders for the prestigious award currently plying their trade in Spain.

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Euro 2016: France's Griezmann spreads wings with perfect timing

Euro 2016: France's Griezmann spreads wings with perfect timing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

France striker Antoine Griezmann had looked slightly below par in their opening games at Euro 2016 and the host nation's fans feared he might be exhausted after a gruelling season. On Sunday, however, the speedy forward reassured them by scoring twice in quick succession to help Les Bleus tame Ireland 2-1 on Lyon's Parc OL pitch and advance to the quarter-finals.

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

France decimated Iceland in a 5-2 win to end the Nordic nations Euro 2016 dream run in the quarter-final on Sunday.

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup winning campaign.

PIX: Atletico outclass Real Madrid; PSG down Marseille

PIX: Atletico outclass Real Madrid; PSG down Marseille

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help Atletico Madrid deliver a statement performance as they outclassed city rivals Real Madrid.

PIX: France fight back to beat Belgium; set up final vs Spain

PIX: France fight back to beat Belgium; set up final vs Spain

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

World champions France recovered from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League semi-final on Thursday with a last-minute strike from Theo Hernandez securing a place in Sunday's showpiece match against Spain.

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentine, somehow, were ready for an emotional, nail-biting encounter, having already gone through a dress rehearsal in the same stadium against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

World Cup: France now have time to fine tune as they advance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Les Bleus needed a penalty, given by the video assistant referee, and goal-line technology to beat Australia 2-1 in their opening game and they were shaken up by Peru on Thursday but won 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal.

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Tunisian captain's goal mobilised the French into action, with Deschamps bringing in stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to jump-start an attack that had so far been tepid.

Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann

Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Losing a final to Cristiano Ronaldo has become an unfortunate habit for Antoine Griezmann and he is not happy about it.

Turning point: The ploy that worked for Deschamps's France

Turning point: The ploy that worked for Deschamps's France

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps was more than just relieved after his team scored two late goals to beat a stubborn Albania team 2-0 on Wednesday and reach the second round of Euro 2016.

PIX: Teenager Mbappe sends France through as Peru knocked out

PIX: Teenager Mbappe sends France through as Peru knocked out

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Kylian Mbappe became France's youngest scorer at a World Cup when he put Les Bleus 1-0 ahead at halftime against Peru in their second Group C game on Thursday.

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five images from last week's action in Europe for you to savour.

How France hero Griezmann swapped tears for joy...

How France hero Griezmann swapped tears for joy...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Antoine Griezmann had plenty of painful memories to erase in Thursday's European Championship semi-final against Germany and he did that in style, scoring twice to lead the host nation to an historic 2-0 victory over the world champions.

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Used to relying heavily on one key player for their European glory in the past -- Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the 1984 and 2000 tournaments respectively -- French fans have two talented players on whom to pin their hopes at Euro 2016.

Morocco has no special plan to counter Mbappe

Morocco has no special plan to counter Mbappe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I am not going to try and set up any particular tactical plan to counter Kylian'

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace

Barca injuries lay extra burden on Griezmann

Barca injuries lay extra burden on Griezmann

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the Catalans shorn of three of their top forwards, all eyes will be on Griezmann in his first appearance at the Camp Nou since his 120-million-euro ($133 million) move from Atletico Madrid, and not least because Barca need a win to kickstart their season.

Barca's Griezmann ends commercial ties with Huawei over Uighur persecution

Barca's Griezmann ends commercial ties with Huawei over Uighur persecution

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Spokesmen for Huawei in Brussels and London were not immediately available for comment. Representatives of the company in Madrid did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

WC PIX: Giroud ties record as France drub Australia

WC PIX: Giroud ties record as France drub Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

It took Giroud, who owed his place in the starting lineup to Benzema's absence, 115 international appearances to score his 51 goals, while Henry needed 123 from 1997-2010.

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.

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.

VAR used for first time in World Cup final

VAR used for first time in World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used for the first time in a World Cup final to award France a 38th-minute penalty which Antoine Griezmann scored to give them a 2-1 lead over Croatia.

Italy goalkeeper Donnarumma best player of Euro 2020

Italy goalkeeper Donnarumma best player of Euro 2020

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was named the player of Euro 2020 following Italy's 3-2 shootout win against England in the final at Wembley on Sunday.

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Messi brace leads Barca to within four points of La Liga summit

Controversial Griezmann penalty gives Atletico edge over Leicester

Controversial Griezmann penalty gives Atletico edge over Leicester

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The France striker was fouled by Leicester's Marc Albrighton on the edge of the box and referee Jonas Eriksson deemed the action to have continued into the penalty area.

La Liga: Griezmann's late goal dents Real Madrid's title charge

La Liga: Griezmann's late goal dents Real Madrid's title charge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Pepe opened the scoring for Real with a looping header that flew past Jan Oblak in the 52nd minute and it looked like the hosts would earn three points to move five clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

When Griezmann fired Atletico to victory over Olympique de Marseille in the Europa League final in May it was widely viewed as his last stand for Diego Simeone's side before a move to Barca but they successfully convinced the Frenchman to stay.

Modric voted UEFA's Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo, Salah

Modric voted UEFA's Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo, Salah

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was voted Player of the Year for last season by European soccer body UEFA on Thursday, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah with Lionel Messi fifth.

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco, played at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament: