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Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he expected matches to be played without fans, although there was a small chance that could change.

Messi could be sidelined again after injury relapse

Messi could be sidelined again after injury relapse

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Lionel Messi could miss the remainder of Barcelona's league campaign after suffering a relapse of his left hamstring injury during the team's 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Barca claim La Liga title after Real draw at Espanyol

Barca claim La Liga title after Real draw at Espanyol

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Real Madrid gifted Barcelona the La Liga title when a second-string side could only draw 1-1 at Espanyol on Saturday to leave Tito Vilanova's leaders seven points clear with their rivals having only two games left.

PHOTOS: Valdes's heroics help Barca claim Super Cup

PHOTOS: Valdes's heroics help Barca claim Super Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes conjured two stunning saves to deny Atletico Madrid and help the La Liga champions secure a fourth Spanish Super Cup in five years on away goals after a scrappy 0-0 second leg draw at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Ronaldo available for Dortmund clash

Ronaldo available for Dortmund clash

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Borussia Dortmund, after missing their La Liga win over Atletico Madrid through injury, coach Jose Mourinho said.

Chelsea face Sparta Prague in Europa League

Chelsea face Sparta Prague in Europa League

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

European champions Chelsea will play Czech side Sparta Prague in the last 32 of the Europa League after the draw was made in Switzerland on Thursday.

Griezmann apologises for blackface photo

Griezmann apologises for blackface photo

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Earlier, Griezmann posted a picture of himself on Twitter, captioned, "80's Party,'' where he donned a Harlem Globetrotters-like uniform, with a black painted body and an afro-style wig, goal.com reported.

La Liga: Morata keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

La Liga: Morata keeps Atletico on Barca's heels

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Morata, who had scored his first goal for the club in last week's 2-0 win over Villarreal, rose to head home from close range on the half-hour mark following a corner which had been flicked on by Atleti captain Diego Godin.

European soccer: Messi fires Barca, Suarez to Liverpool's rescue

European soccer: Messi fires Barca, Suarez to Liverpool's rescue

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Images from football matches played across Europe over the weekend.

Factbox: English Premier League transfers

Factbox: English Premier League transfers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Factbox on the 20 Premier League clubs after the transfer window closed.

Ibrahimovic, Costa on shortlist for best goal award

Ibrahimovic, Costa on shortlist for best goal award

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has once again made the shortlist of for FIFA's goal of the year award, giving him a chance to retain the trophy he won last year.

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo sang 'sex songs' like I'm the one you want in your bed.

La Liga: Real see off gritty Espanyol, Atletico sink Getafe

La Liga: Real see off gritty Espanyol, Atletico sink Getafe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Marco Asensio's strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Espanyol to send them top of La Liga and Thomas Lemar scored his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a 2-0 victory at Getafe on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Atletico held by Valencia in La Liga thriller

PHOTOS: Atletico held by Valencia in La Liga thriller

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

A round-up of Friday's action in La Liga, and Bundesliga.

Ibrahimovic, Atletico's Felix injured in training

Ibrahimovic, Atletico's Felix injured in training

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled up at the end of the session, possibly with a calf muscle problem. Atletico Madrid's record signing Joao Felix is likely to miss the start of the Spanish soccer season when it resumes next month after sustaining a sprained knee in training.

La Liga: Atletico can go top after Barca held at Levante

La Liga: Atletico can go top after Barca held at Levante

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Barcelona had to come from a goal down to rescue a 1-1 draw at mid-table Levante on Sunday, leaving Atletico Madrid with a chance to go top of La Liga.

'Work work, work' is Real's mantra as Zidane praises subdued Ronaldo

'Work work, work' is Real's mantra as Zidane praises subdued Ronaldo

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane lavished praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after the three-time world player of the year appeared to struggle through the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

Brazil-born Costa gets Spain call-up for friendlies

Brazil-born Costa gets Spain call-up for friendlies

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has called Atletico Madrid's Brazil-born forward Diego Costa into his squad for the first time for this month's friendlies away to Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

Football Briefs: Koscielny out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Football Briefs: Koscielny out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Rediff.com8 May 2018

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

Atletico stun Real to win their 10th King's Cup

Atletico stun Real to win their 10th King's Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Atletico Madrid stunned city rivals Real to win their 10th King's Cup. Miranda's extra-time header secured a 2-1 comeback win in an action-packed and ill-tempered clash at the Bernabeu on Friday in which Real coach Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo were both sent off.

Atletico beat Celta, make Champions League return

Atletico beat Celta, make Champions League return

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Atletico Madrid made sure of at least a third-placed finish in La Liga and secured a berth in the Champions League group stages for next season with a 3-1 win away to struggling Celta Vigo on Wednesday.

Europa League: Spanish trio and Sporting reach semis

Europa League: Spanish trio and Sporting reach semis

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid overcame German opposition to reach the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday while fellow Spaniards Valencia joined them by demolishing AZ Alkmaar.

Atletico beat Sevilla to keep pace with Real

Atletico beat Sevilla to keep pace with Real

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Atletico Madrid stayed hot on the heels of second-placed city neighbours Real Madrid when Radamel Falcao netted his 25th goal of the La Liga campaign in a scrappy 1-0 win at mid-table Sevilla on Sunday.

EPL Transfers: Forest sign 21 players; Chelsea splurge big

EPL Transfers: Forest sign 21 players; Chelsea splurge big

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chelsea have topped the spending list with Manchester United not far behind, but West Ham United's business epitomises the TV riches which give all Premier League clubs spending power that only the elite teams in Spain or Germany can dream of.

Manchester duo knocked out of Europa League

Manchester duo knocked out of Europa League

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Manchester clubs' wretched continental seasons ended on Thursday as outclassed United and battling City suffered contrasting Europa League last-16 exits to an exhilarating Athletic Bilbao and a fortunate Sporting respectively.

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra-time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone's side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition.

Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

'Who is Mourinho?' asks Atletico prez

'Who is Mourinho?' asks Atletico prez

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Atletico Madrid were again put firmly in their place by Real Madrid in the city derby last weekend but they have not lost their sense of humour as the fallout from the game continues to make headlines in Spain.

Atletico pair sent off in draw at Getafe

Atletico pair sent off in draw at Getafe

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Atletico Madrid slipped three points behind second-placed Real Madrid after having two players sent off in a 0-0 draw at Getafe in La Liga on Sunday.

Mourinho to face disgruntled Real Madrid fans alone

Mourinho to face disgruntled Real Madrid fans alone

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will confront the home fans who whistled him at their midweek King's Cup match by walking out alone onto the Bernabeu pitch 40 minutes before Saturday's La Liga match with Atletico Madrid.

La Liga: Barca equal best start with homegrown team

La Liga: Barca equal best start with homegrown team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Leaders Barcelona and second-placed Atletico Madrid took full advantage of Real Madrid's stumble on Sunday, Barca winning 4-0 at Levante and Atletico thumping visiting Sevilla by the same scoreline at the Calderon.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

Messi nets twice as shaky Barca beat Mallorca

Messi nets twice as shaky Barca beat Mallorca

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Unbeaten leaders Barcelona extended their near-perfect start but again suffered the defensive lapses that have plagued them this season when Lionel Messi netted twice in a 4-2 La Liga win at Real Mallorca on Sunday.

Ex-Spurs defender Trippier charged by FA over betting breach

Ex-Spurs defender Trippier charged by FA over betting breach

Rediff.com1 May 2020

It did not clarify what the breach entailed but that it had occurred in July 2019, around the time Trippier joined Atletico Madrid for a reported 20 million pounds ($25 million).

European Roundup: Barcelona stutter as United, Bayern surge on

European Roundup: Barcelona stutter as United, Bayern surge on

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Stuttering La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered their second defeat by Real Madrid in five days when they went down 2-1 at the Bernabeu in Saturday's 'Clasico'.

Atletico fail to take full advantage of Barca loss

Atletico fail to take full advantage of Barca loss

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Atletico Madrid squandered a chance to cut the gap to stuttering La Liga leaders Barcelona to nine points when they were held to a 0-0 draw at fourth-placed Malaga on Sunday.

Europa: Inter record last gasp win, Reds down Anzhi

Europa: Inter record last gasp win, Reds down Anzhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Rodrigo Palacio snatched an 88th minute win for Inter Milan over Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday while Lazio were on the wrong end of some late drama in a 1-1 draw at Panathinaikos.

King's Cup: Atletico set up final with Real Madrid

King's Cup: Atletico set up final with Real Madrid

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Atletico Madrid set up a King's Cup final with city rivals Real after Diego Costa and Radamel Falcao scored in a 2-2 second leg draw at Sevilla on Wednesday, to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

King's Cup Photos: Ronaldo batters Barca to put Real into final

King's Cup Photos: Ronaldo batters Barca to put Real into final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo crushed Barcelona's treble hopes with two goals in a 3-1 away win for Real Madrid in their King's Cup last four, second leg on Tuesday to set up a showdown against Atletico Madrid or Sevilla in May's final.