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Ronaldinho ready to light up Premier Futsal again

Ronaldinho ready to light up Premier Futsal again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'The 2nd season season is here and it will be a bigger success in the following years'

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

According to Goal.com, Messi was set to return to the Catalan capital with his family at the weekend, but will now not be back until around July 12.

TV Stars' WORST Holi Memories

TV Stars' WORST Holi Memories

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Holi is a fun festival. But just that once in a while, things go wrong. These actors share their experiences.

Messi wins best player in Europe award

Messi wins best player in Europe award

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Lionel Messi won the inaugural UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday, finishing ahead of Barcelona teammate Xavi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Mohamed Salah heads to the World Cup with the reputation of being one of the most lethal finishers in the game, and his country's hopes of making it to the knockout stages rest overwhelmingly on his shoulders.

Wenger's biggest Arsenal transfer regret

Wenger's biggest Arsenal transfer regret

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo is outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's biggest transfer regret

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Ronaldinho has not played a competitive match since 2015 but had avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'In my opinion he has taken on more challenges and succeeded at all of them. He's the most complete player I have seen and his work ethic, as I mentioned, is unmatched.'

Messi wins World Player of Year award again

Messi wins World Player of Year award again

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, still only 24, won the World Player of the Year award for the third time in a row on Monday.

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

After seeing Cristiano Ronaldo pick up a fifth Ballon d'Or on Thursday, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane described the Portuguese forward as the greatest player ever.

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Five-times world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Juventus from Real Madrid.

Griezmann ends transfer speculation, extends Atletico contract

Griezmann ends transfer speculation, extends Atletico contract

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Griezmann, third in the 2016 Ballon d'Or behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, had been heavily linked to Europa League winners Manchester United in recent weeks.

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Madrid hailed as 'Masters of the Universe' after crushing Juve

Messi spills the beans on Barcelona No 10 jersey

Messi spills the beans on Barcelona No 10 jersey

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Barcelona star forward Lionel Messi has revealed that his former team-mate Ronaldinho had promised him to give his No 10 jersey months before the Brazilian's departure from the club in 2008.

Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina

Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Lionel Messi began the second phase of recovery from the injury that has sidelined the Barcelona forward until next month with a physiotherapy session at Argentina's training complex on Monday.

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Portugal captain Cristano Ronaldo became the country's record goal-scorer during their 5-1 win against Cameroon in an international friendly on Wednesday.

Barca victory built on fresh rocks from club 'quarry'

Barca victory built on fresh rocks from club 'quarry'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

With Barcelona already through to the Champions League last 16 as Group D winners, Pep Guardiola gave several young players from the club's academy a chance against Rubin Kazan on Tuesday and they did not disappoint.

Ronaldo unveils statue sculpted in his honour

Ronaldo unveils statue sculpted in his honour

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his hometown Funchal in Madeira on Sunday in order to attend the unveiling of a statue that has been sculpted in his honour.

Griezmann to leave Atletico at end of the season

Griezmann to leave Atletico at end of the season

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 28-year-old did not reveal where he would be playing next but widespread reports in the Spanish media said he would be joining Barcelona.

Vote for your FIFA Player of the Year

Vote for your FIFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

World Cup winners Spain have seven players featured in a 23-man shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or unveiled by soccer's governing body and France Football magazine on Tuesday.

Messi set to mesmerise Kolkata in September

Messi set to mesmerise Kolkata in September

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

In December 2008, legendary Diego Maradona had set foot in this football-crazy city. Come September 2, another Argentine stalwart Lionel Messi is set to arrive with his national team.

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta.

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market in recent years, completing three of the top six most expensive transfers ever.

Most searched player in China...

Most searched player in China...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is comfortably the most influential soccer player online in China.

Ronaldo unhurt after car crash

Ronaldo unhurt after car crash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo escaped unhurt on Thursday after his sportscar hit a roadside barrier. "No one was injured in the collision," Great Manchester Police said in a statement after the Portugal international's Ferrari crashed in a tunnel near Manchester airport.

Spate of injuries hit Barca and Real Madrid: Problems for Messi, Bale

Spate of injuries hit Barca and Real Madrid: Problems for Messi, Bale

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The injury list in the La Liga keeps growing as the season progresses and this time Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale are the unfortunate victims...

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.

Who will win FIFA Women's Player of the Year? Tell Us!

Who will win FIFA Women's Player of the Year? Tell Us!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Carli Lloyd, captain and hat-trick hero for the United States in their World Cup final triumph, heads the trio of nominees for FIFA Women's World Player of the Year, announced on Monday.

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo single again?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo single again?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk has hinted towards a split from footballer beau Cristiano Ronaldo by unfollowing him on Twitter.

Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year

Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Riyad Mahrez, who inspired Leicester City to an extraordinary Premier League title triumph last season, was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday.

Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Lionel Messi scored a stunning freekick and helped set up two more goals as Barcelona swept hosts Deportivo Coruna aside 4-0 to surge five points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

All about the world's best football coach

All about the world's best football coach

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Zinedine Zidane has been reappointed as Real Madrid coach nine months after resigning, replacing Argentine Santiago Solari.

La Liga: Frustrating start to the New Year for Real Madrid

La Liga: Frustrating start to the New Year for Real Madrid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Midfielder Santi Cazorla gave the home side the lead in the fourth minute of the game, which was rescheduled due to Real's participation in last month's Club World Cup, by bending a wonderful shot into the bottom corner.

Benzema, Ronaldo book Real's place in Club World Cup final

Benzema, Ronaldo book Real's place in Club World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Real will play Japanese champions Kashima Antlers in Sunday's final in Yokohama, looking to become world champions for the second time in three years and earn a record 21st international title.

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Bollywood's BALLOON MOMENTS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.

CL Preview: Be optimistic, Pochettino urges depleted Spurs ahead of Barca clash

CL Preview: Be optimistic, Pochettino urges depleted Spurs ahead of Barca clash

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Tottenham Hotspur will be without five key players for at least two weeks due to injury, but manager Mauricio Pochettino was in upbeat mood ahead of the Champions League clash with Barcelona on Wednesday.

First Look: Pele's hair turned into diamonds for superfans

First Look: Pele's hair turned into diamonds for superfans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Pele has unveiled an unusual line of diamonds using strands of the football legend's own hair, local media reported.

Barcelona beat Atlante to enter Club WC final

Barcelona beat Atlante to enter Club WC final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Lionel Messi scored within two minutes of coming on as a substitute to help Barcelona complete a 3-1 comeback win over Mexico's Atlante in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and reach the Club World Cup final against Estudiantes. Forward Guillermo Rojas put the CONCACAF champions ahead in the fifth minute and midfielder Sergio Busquets equalised for Barcelona after 35 minutes.