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Sergio Ramos '100 percent committed' to Real, says Rafa Benitez

Sergio Ramos '100 percent committed' to Real, says Rafa Benitez

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Real Madrid captain and centre back Sergio Ramos is "100 percent committed" to the club, new coach Rafa Benitez said on Thursday, amid continued speculation the Spain defender could be on his way to Manchester United.

The highs and lows of Real Madrid's new coach Benitez

The highs and lows of Real Madrid's new coach Benitez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Here is a quick fact-box on new Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez, who was appointed to replace Italian Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday.

Rampant Real riding high after 'Clasico' triumph

Rampant Real riding high after 'Clasico' triumph

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Real Madrid's decision to sell midfielders Xabi Alonso and Angel Di Maria left many scratching their heads and consecutive La Liga defeats as well as a reverse to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup set alarm bells ringing at the Bernabeu.

Dortmund's 'super' Mario on road to redemption

Dortmund's 'super' Mario on road to redemption

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Mario Goetze could not stop smiling after scoring his first goal for Borussia Dortmund since his return in their 6-0 demolition of Legia Warsaw in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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.

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Some key facts about Zinedine Zidane, who stepped down as Real Madrid coach after leading the Spanish club to a third successive Champions League title.

Real Madrid sail into Club World Cup final with 4-0 romp

Real Madrid sail into Club World Cup final with 4-0 romp

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

European champions Real Madrid turned on the party tricks as they sailed into the Club World Cup final by crushing Cruz Azul 4-0 in Marrakech.

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Barcelona have been boosted by the successful return from injury of talismanic playmaker Andres Iniesta as they prepare to host city rivals Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday.

Zidane praises Simeone ahead of Champions League final

Zidane praises Simeone ahead of Champions League final

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Zinedine Zidane had few equals as a player but heading into his first Champions League final as a coach, he admits that unlike Atletico Madrid counterpart Diego Simeone he still has much to learn. The former France playmaker, who was promoted from Real's reserve team to replace Rafa Benitez in January, steered the side to a runners-up finish in La Liga and Saturday's final in Milan. Real have won 21 out of 26 games under Zidane and lost two, scoring 71 goals and giving away 18. Simeone led Atletico to their second Champions League final in three years. "He has everything that a coach needs but above all, he knows his team and his players well, which is the most important thing," Zidane told a news conference on Tuesday.

Champions League: Madrid see off Bayern in controversial thriller to reach semis

Champions League: Madrid see off Bayern in controversial thriller to reach semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to send Real Madrid through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-2 extra-time win and 6-3 aggregate success against 10-man Bayern Munich in controversial circumstances on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Bruno Fernandes struck from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Manchester United victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday after an incredible finale.

Does the buck really stop with PSG's Blanc?

Does the buck really stop with PSG's Blanc?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'I selected the team, I selected the strategy and I am as disappointed as the players, but the buck stops with me.'

It was an honour to work for Real Madrid, says sacked Benitez

It was an honour to work for Real Madrid, says sacked Benitez

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Sacked Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez says it was "an honour and privilege" to lead the club he has always supported and has sent a "good luck" message to his successor, former France great Zinedine Zidane.

Wanted! New Puyol to fix Barcelona's leaky defence

Wanted! New Puyol to fix Barcelona's leaky defence

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

As Barca prepare for a trip to Madrid to play Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, they are still reeling from Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League reverse at Paris St Germain, when their defence was badly exposed by the Ligue 1 title holders.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

EPL PIX: United down Burnley to go top after 8 years

EPL PIX: United down Burnley to go top after 8 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after a Paul Pogba goal gave them a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley at a freezing Turf Moor on Tuesday.

The UEFA Champions League's greatest comebacks

The UEFA Champions League's greatest comebacks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Following Bayern Munich's brilliant 7-4 (on aggregate) win over FC Porto in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, here's a look at a few memorable come-from-behind victories in Europe's premier football competition.

Champions League: PSG edge Real; City rout Lisbon

Champions League: PSG edge Real; City rout Lisbon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

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

Bale, Ozil in Ballon d'Or shortlist; Mourinho for coach of the year

Bale, Ozil in Ballon d'Or shortlist; Mourinho for coach of the year

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Real Madrid's Welsh winger Gareth Bale has joined Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for FIFA's Ballon d'Or award.

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

La Liga: Real go three points clear, add to Barca's woes

La Liga: Real go three points clear, add to Barca's woes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Real Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona's shock defeat at Real Valladolid with a 3-0 home win over 10-man Levante on Sunday that put Carlo Ancelotti's in-form side three points clear at the top of La Liga.

EPL: Liverpool thrash Palace, Arsenal lose again

EPL: Liverpool thrash Palace, Arsenal lose again

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Champions Liverpool are five points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 7-0 away hammering of Crystal Palace while Arsenal's troubles continued with a 2-1 defeat at second-placed Everton on Saturday.

Transfers: Chelsea sign highly-rated German Havertz

Transfers: Chelsea sign highly-rated German Havertz

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Chelsea have signed Germany's highly-rated attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Chelsea well on way to grab EPL title but can Arsenal catch them?

Chelsea well on way to grab EPL title but can Arsenal catch them?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Chelsea have been accused of being boring but they will not mind one bit if they beat Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to win the Premier League title for the first time in five years.

PIX: Valverde's winner settles El Clasico thriller; Chelsea win

PIX: Valverde's winner settles El Clasico thriller; Chelsea win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Federico Valverde finished off a stunning move in extra time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona

Ronaldo brace helps Real Madrid extend record win streak

Ronaldo brace helps Real Madrid extend record win streak

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a late double as La Liga leaders Real Madrid thumped Almeria 4-1 to extend their Spanish record for consecutive victories in all competitions to 20.

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Constantine interviewed by Chennaiyin FC

'Real'ity bites: Perez shows Benitez the door, appoints Zidane

'Real'ity bites: Perez shows Benitez the door, appoints Zidane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Real Madrid have sacked coach Rafa Benitez after less than half a season in charge and promoted their former France great Zinedine Zidane from the B team to replace him, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

'When my career ends, I want to see if I'm among the best ever'

'When my career ends, I want to see if I'm among the best ever'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he will work to be the best player of all time after being presented with his third European Golden Boot award.

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in La Liga and the Bundesliga.

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Everton and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday in an enthralling game which ended with late VAR drama.

Real Madrid become first club to score 1000 European goals after Basel mauling

Real Madrid become first club to score 1000 European goals after Basel mauling

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Holders Real Madrid chased away some of their early-season blues when Gareth Bale scored the pick of the goals in a 5-1 rout of FC Basel in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday.

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.

Real Madrid set club record with 16th consecutive win

Real Madrid set club record with 16th consecutive win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Real Madrid secured a club record 16th straight victory when Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale struck in a laboured 2-1 win at Malaga on Saturday that put them five points clear of second-placed Barcelona in La Liga.

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Here are six who could make the biggest impact in this season's English Premier League.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: City go 10 points clear with 3-1 win at Everton

EPL PIX: City go 10 points clear with 3-1 win at Everton

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Images from EPL matches played on Wednesday.

5 reasons why it will be a difficult season for Chelsea

5 reasons why it will be a difficult season for Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Antonio Conte's return to Italian football on Tuesday proved such a chastening experience as he watched his Chelsea side dismantled by AS Roma in the Champions League that he worries they could be set for a "very difficult" season.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend in La Liga:

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of moving into the top four stalled in a 2-2 draw at bottom club Norwich City, while several VAR interventions overshadowed the action. Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.