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'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I hope Messi wins something with his national team and not only with his club, then he would have won everything with everyone'

Argentina cap Asian tour with win

Argentina cap Asian tour with win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Argentina clinched a comfortable win in a friendly against Indonesia, making it two wins from two for the world champions on their short tour of Asia.

PIX: Garnacho scores overhead stunner; Spurs slip to third loss on trot

PIX: Garnacho scores overhead stunner; Spurs slip to third loss on trot

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scored with a magical overhead kick in the third minute to send the visitors on their way to a 3-0 victory over an Everton team already reeling in their first Premier League game after being docked 10 points.

Football Briefs: Indian football team gains two places in FIFA rankings

Football Briefs: Indian football team gains two places in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

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Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Ballon d'Or organiser Pascal Ferre, saying the editor-in-chief of France Football "lied" about his rivalry with Lionel Messi.

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

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PICS: Goalkeeper heads home injury-time equaliser

PICS: Goalkeeper heads home injury-time equaliser

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored in the dying moments of the Champions League Group E match against Atletico Madrid, heading home the equaliser, to earn Lazio a 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, on Tuesday.

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Pochettino, who is well aware of Messi's game-changing abilities having worked with the 35-year-old last season, said he was still the best player in the world.

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

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Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Football Briefs: Giggs enjoys memorable homecoming

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

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Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League group matches played on Tuesday night.

Qatar issues clothing protocol for fans at WC

Qatar issues clothing protocol for fans at WC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Spectators have been urged to respect Qatar's legal and cultural norms, including its restrictions on drinking, drugs, sexual activity, and attire.

Colombia's Luis Diaz named 'Revelation of Copa America'

Colombia's Luis Diaz named 'Revelation of Copa America'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Luis Diaz was the only Colombian in the team of the tournament, alongside four Argentines (Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lionel Messi) and three Brazilians (Casemiro, Marquinhos and Neymar).

I didn't ask to be sold to Real Madrid: Mbappe

I didn't ask to be sold to Real Madrid: Mbappe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Real Madrid have courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the 24-year-old, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May last year.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

'You play football every day but only visit the Pope once in a lifetime'

'You play football every day but only visit the Pope once in a lifetime'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Meeting the Pope is more important than Italy's friendly against Argentina on Wednesday, coach Cesare Prandelli told reporters as he disagreed with striker Mario Balotelli.

City's Aguero out for a month after picking up injury in WC qualifier

City's Aguero out for a month after picking up injury in WC qualifier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Striker Sergio Aguero, injured during Argentina's shock 2-0 home defeat by Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier, said on Friday he would be out for a month.

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

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India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Denied for 86 minutes, Chhetri put India ahead with a brilliant free-kick from just over 20 yards, taking only a couple of steps before unleashing his shot straight into the right corner of the net beating Afghanistan's goalkeeper.

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Argentina captain Lionel Messi paid rich tributes to football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

Maradona wants to fight FIFA 'mafia'

Maradona wants to fight FIFA 'mafia'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the "mafia" responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global soccer's governing body.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.

PHOTOS: Wanted... these Brazilian football stars

PHOTOS: Wanted... these Brazilian football stars

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Foreign clubs are still showing an insatiable appetite for Brazilian players while Argentines appear to be going out of fashion, according to a FIFA report on the global transfer market published on Wednesday.

Football Extras: Inter hit six past Benevento; Marseille draw with Monaco

Football Extras: Inter hit six past Benevento; Marseille draw with Monaco

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

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Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

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Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

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Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

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Don't go, Leo, plead Argentina fans

"Don't go, Leo," plead Argentina fans

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Argentines begged Lionel Messi not to abandon the national team before the 2018 World Cup after he tearfully announced his retirement in frustration at another last-gasp international defeat. As Chileans danced in the streets and honked their horns to hail their team's victory by penalties in the Copa American Centenario, the rainy streets of Buenos Aires were deserted.

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in the Panama Papers.

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

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Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

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Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Arsenal had more than twice as many chances but failed to take any as the visitors defended gamely.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Khel Ratna Chhetri thanks physios, doctors for longevity

Khel Ratna Chhetri thanks physios, doctors for longevity

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

AIFF President Praful Patel congratulated Chhetri on being conferred with the Khel Ratna.

Football Briefs: Juve beaten at Samp; Schalke move to 2nd

Football Briefs: Juve beaten at Samp; Schalke move to 2nd

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

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Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

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Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Football: Benzema sends Real on top; Juve climb into third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A first-half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 victory away to Cadiz that moved them top of La Liga.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.