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The brains behind France's convincing World Cup start

The brains behind France's convincing World Cup start

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Griezmann played mainly deep, but also often close to lone striker Giroud or even on the flanks.

Media is lying over Manchester United future: Ronaldo

Media is lying over Manchester United future: Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Ronaldo, who rejoined United a year ago from Juventus, has a year left on his contract.

Soccer PICS: Three sent off as Atletico beat Elche

Soccer PICS: Three sent off as Atletico beat Elche

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Lens falter in title race after draw at Nice, Marseille hit six

Argentine Fernandez is Premier League's most expensive player

Argentine Fernandez is Premier League's most expensive player

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

English Premier League side Chelsea completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record 106.8 million pounds ($131.46 million).

Is Griezmann closing in on Barca move?

Is Griezmann closing in on Barca move?

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Frenchman Griezmann has a 100 million euro ($119 million) release clause in his contract and Spanish media reported that Barcelona are ready to pay it.

PIX: Real Madrid fight back to sink Atletico

PIX: Real Madrid fight back to sink Atletico

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. scored in extra time as Real Madrid fought back to beat local rivals Atletico 3-1 and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Chelsea sign Ukraine's Mudryk in $108 million deal

Chelsea sign Ukraine's Mudryk in $108 million deal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The 22-year-old has signed on an eight-and-a-half-year contract in deal worth 100 million euros ($108 million).

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski struck just before halftime to give the league leaders a 2-0 home win over lowly Cadiz on Sunday in their pursuit of a 27th Spanish title.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr again faces racist abuse

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr again faces racist abuse

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Mallorca fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. in their Son Moix stadium during their 1-0 upset win against the LaLiga holders on Sunday.

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I take responsibility for my errors and if they existed, it was only to make Barcelona better and stronger'.

France have Mbappe and a dependable old guard as well

France have Mbappe and a dependable old guard as well

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

It was, possibly, the biggest takeaway from France's victory. They can win when Mbappe does not shine or score, and his reaction to Giroud's goal proved Deschamps's point when he said he did not need to manage the Paris St Germain forward's ego.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Soccer PIX: Tranmere oust Watford; Atletico stunned

Soccer PIX: Tranmere oust Watford; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Watford knocked out of FA Cup; third-tier side Cultural Leonesa shock Madrid team.

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.

Dortmund's Haaland wins 2020 Golden Boy award

Dortmund's Haaland wins 2020 Golden Boy award

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The 20-year-old has scored 11 goals in 11 games in all competitions this season, including four goals in the Champions League.

Champions League: Atletico win to knock United out

Champions League: Atletico win to knock United out

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

United were unable to create enough quality opportunities to get themselves the goal they needed.

Suarez double hands Atletico comeback victory at Getafe

Suarez double hands Atletico comeback victory at Getafe

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez struck two late goals to give the LaLiga champions a 2-1 win at Getafe on Tuesday after the hosts were reduced to 10 men late in the second half.

Barca sign Griezmann for 120m euros in dramatic transfer

Barca sign Griezmann for 120m euros in dramatic transfer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

France forward Griezmann, 28, rejected a move to Barcelona last year but announced in May he was leaving the Madrid side, where he has spent the last five seasons since signing from Real Sociedad in 2014.

Goalless Griezmann is the ultimate team player

Goalless Griezmann is the ultimate team player

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

It was Griezmann's combination of graft and guile at both ends of the pitch that caught the eye.

He is France's link between defence and attack

He is France's link between defence and attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Griezmann thankful for thankless role in France side

Europa League: Wenger praises Arsenal resilience as they reach quarters

Europa League: Wenger praises Arsenal resilience as they reach quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Arsene Wenger praised his Arsenal players for the 'resilient and disciplined' way in which they qualified for the Europa League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over AC Milan on Thursday.

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Catalonian side put up a good fight to stay level in the first half at a half-empty Wanda Metropolitano stadium, with Lucas Hernandez hitting the post and Diego Costa denied when one-on-one with the visiting keeper.

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Manchester City came out on top in an epic Champions League battle against Monaco whereasAtletico Madrid beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in a topsy-turvy encounter.

La Liga chief predicts lower salaries for players, fewer transfers

La Liga chief predicts lower salaries for players, fewer transfers

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Spanish soccer clubs have no option but to face up to reducing players' salaries next season due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, La Liga president Javier Tebas said. The Spanish season has been on hold since March and although matches are due to re-start in June without spectators, the league still estimates clubs will lose a combined 300 million euros ($326.07 million) in lost revenue due to the disruption.

Atletico defender Lucas Hernandez arrested

Atletico defender Lucas Hernandez arrested

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez was arrested in the early hours of Friday on suspicion of having assaulted his girlfriend, Spanish police said.

La Liga: Messi 'likely to miss Barca's next two fixtures'

La Liga: Messi 'likely to miss Barca's next two fixtures'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

In his absence, the league champions have made a lacklustre start to the season, losing their opening game to Athletic Bilbao before taking just four points from fixtures against Real Betis and Osasuna.

Holders Liverpool face Napoli in Champions League group stage

Holders Liverpool face Napoli in Champions League group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Liverpool received a relatively kind draw for the group stage of this year's Champions League

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.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann struck twice as the Spanish side outclassed hapless Olympique de Marseille 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Europa League for the third time.

La Liga: Real's unbeaten run end; Luuk de Jong lifts Barca

La Liga: Real's unbeaten run end; Luuk de Jong lifts Barca

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Luuk de Jong's first-half header gave Barcelona a 1-0 win at Mallorca

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Real Madrid's troubles deepen with loss at Alaves

Real Madrid's troubles deepen with loss at Alaves

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's miserable run of results continued as they slid to a shock 1-0 La Liga defeat at Alaves by conceding a goal deep in stoppage time on Saturday, marking their longest run without scoring in over 33 years.

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Morata to stay on loan at Juventus for another season

Champions League PHOTOS: Atletico win thrilling shootout to reach quarters

Champions League PHOTOS: Atletico win thrilling shootout to reach quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Atletico Madrid celebrated like they had won the trophy after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals by edging past PSV Eindhoven 8-7 on penalties on Tuesday following 210 goalless minutes in their last-16 tie.

Champions League semis: Where Atletico got it wrong

Champions League semis: Where Atletico got it wrong

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Chelsea have the upper hand ahead of next week's Champions League semi-final, second leg after holding Atletico Madrid to a frustrating 0-0 draw in Tuesday's first leg.

Atletico held to third draw in four La Liga games

Atletico held to third draw in four La Liga games

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez, however, criticised his side for not showing enough ambition early in the game.

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.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.