News for 'cordoba'

2 high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 dead

2 high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 dead

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Witnesses said the impact felt like an earthquake, while passengers were forced to break windows to escape, resulting in multiple injuries caused by cuts. Several passengers also reported smoke inside the trains and sought medical assistance, Euro News reported.

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of.'

Jimenez fires Mexico to historic Nations League win

Jimenez fires Mexico to historic Nations League win

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Raul Jimenez scored a brace, including a stoppage-time penalty, to give Mexico a 2-1 win over Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League final in Inglewood, California

Austria seek another miracle of Cordoba

Austria seek another miracle of Cordoba

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Austria will look to repeat the historic feat at the 1978 World Cup when they meet Germany in the crucial Group B match on Monday.

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged a brace as Barcelona thrashed bottom side Cordoba 8-0 on Saturday to move a step closer to their fifth La Liga title in seven years.

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Colombia, who have qualified for the quarter-finals, top Group D with six points after two matches, with Brazil in second on four points.

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals.

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America Group D matches between Brazil-Colombia and Paraguay-Costa Rica.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Jenni Hermoso, the player at the centre of the scandal after Rubiales grabbed her head and kissed her on her lips, sparking fury over sexist attitudes toward women footballers, on Monday accused the RFEF of trying to divide and manipulate the players.

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist.

Injured Thiem pulls out of Australian Open

Injured Thiem pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

He will start his 2022 season in South America at the Cordoba Open in Argentina at the end of January.

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Several thousand Argentinians are expected to descend on Qatar for the tournament starting next month but not all are having an easy ride.

La Liga: Ronaldo sent off as late Bale penalty hands Real victory

La Liga: Ronaldo sent off as late Bale penalty hands Real victory

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as leaders Real Madrid beat Cordoba 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday thanks to late Gareth Bale penalty.

Paire spits on court, tanks and exits Argentina Open

Paire spits on court, tanks and exits Argentina Open

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

After the match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo, Benoit Paire posted a screenshot of his career winnings of $8.50 million and wrote: "In the end it's worth it to suck."

La Liga: Messi nets brace, Suarez finally scores in Barca rout

La Liga: Messi nets brace, Suarez finally scores in Barca rout

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Lionel Messi scored twice and Luis Suarez struck his first La Liga goal as Barcelona crushed struggling Cordoba 5-0 on Saturday.

Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Ronaldo handed two-match ban for kicking opponent

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a two-match ban following his dismissal for kicking out at an opponent during their La Liga clash with Cordoba last Saturday, the Spanish league said on Wednesday.

Falcao goals put Colombia in quarter-finals

Falcao goals put Colombia in quarter-finals

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Striker Radamel Falcao scored twice as Colombia beat Bolivia 2-0 to win Group A at the Copa America on Sunday.

Bundesliga: Bayern suffer shock loss at home to Mainz

Bundesliga: Bayern suffer shock loss at home to Mainz

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Bayern Munich slumped to their first defeat for three months when the Bundesliga leaders suffered a shock 2-1 reverse at home to Mainz 05 on Wednesday.

WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia

WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Brazil scored twice in the last four minutes, the second a first international goal from Real Madrid striker Rodrygo, to cap a comfortable 4-0 win over Paraguay in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Belo Horizonte.

PIX: Werner 'tricks' Leipzig to victory; Schalke crisis deepens

PIX: Werner 'tricks' Leipzig to victory; Schalke crisis deepens

Rediff.com25 May 2020

RB Leipzig's Timo Werner scored a hat-trick as they demolished hosts Mainz 5-0 on Sunday to reclaim third place in the Bundesliga with an emphatic victory after three straight draws. Schalke 04 slumped to a shock 3-0 home defeat by relegation-threatened Augsburg on Sunday, their fourth defeat in five games dropping them to eighth place in the Bundesliga.

King's Cup: Barca maul Cardoba 5-0 after Villa double

King's Cup: Barca maul Cardoba 5-0 after Villa double

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Barcelona's David Villa proved he still has a sharp eye for goal by scoring twice as the holders cruised into the King's Cup quarter-finals by beating second division Cordoba 5-0 at the Nou Camp on Thursday.

King's Cup: Messi keeps on scoring as Real lose 2-1

King's Cup: Messi keeps on scoring as Real lose 2-1

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The apparently unstoppable Lionel Messi extended his record goals tally for 2012 to 88 when he scored twice to earn holders Barcelona a 2-0 win at second division Cordoba in their King's Cup last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

King's Cup: Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress

King's Cup: Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

David Villa took his career goals tally to 301 when he netted twice as holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Alaves 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the King's Cup on Wednesday.

Celta back in La Liga after five-year absence

Celta back in La Liga after five-year absence

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Celta Vigo were promoted back to Spain's top flight after five years in the second division after a 0-0 draw at home to Cordoba on Sunday secured them second place behind division winners and Galician neighbours Deportivo Coruna.

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Rediff.com7 May 2019

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

Sports Shorts: Sainz given three-place grid penalty for Russian GP

Sports Shorts: Sainz given three-place grid penalty for Russian GP

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals

Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

Lionel Messi's Copa America dream lay in tatters on Saturday after Argentina were beaten by old rivals Uruguay in a dramatic quarter-final.

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Lionel Messi at last came into his own at the Copa America as Argentina beat a defensive Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero to secure second place in Group A on Monday.

La Liga: Atletico looking to secure Champions League berth

La Liga: Atletico looking to secure Champions League berth

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Atletico Madrid have been unable to repeat the magnificent achievements of last season in this campaign but can congratulate themselves on a job well done if they secure a lucrative Champions League berth on Saturday.

Mourinho's appeal against three-match ban rejected

Mourinho's appeal against three-match ban rejected

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho's appeal against a three-match Serie A touchline ban for a controversial handcuffs gesture has been rejected, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Friday. Outspoken Mourinho made the gesture during last weekend's home clash against Sampdoria, which the league leaders drew 0-0 despite having defenders Walter Samuel and Ivan Cordoba sent off in the first half.

Football Briefs: PSG sink St Etienne as NBA great Curry watches

Football Briefs: PSG sink St Etienne as NBA great Curry watches

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

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

Davis Cup: Nadal puts Spain in final

Davis Cup: Nadal puts Spain in final

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Rafael Nadal showed he had put his exertions at the US Open firmly behind him when he thrashed France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-0, 6-2, 6-4 to put Spain through to the Davis Cup final in Cordoba, Spain, on Sunday.

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over France

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over France

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Spanish World No 2 Rafa Nadal showed little sign of post-US Open fatigue when he thrashed France's Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 in the opening singles rubber of their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday.

King's Cup: Barca, Sevilla advance into quarters

King's Cup: Barca, Sevilla advance into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Eric Abidal crowned a superb defensive display with a rare goal to help Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday and put the La Liga leaders through to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup on away goals.

Bilbao hold Barca in King's Cup

Bilbao hold Barca in King's Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Athletic Bilbao survived a constant state of siege to hold a weakened Barcelona to a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp in a King's Cup last 16 first-leg match on Tuesday. La Liga leaders Barca had won 10 successive games in all competitions, scoring 31 goals in the last seven, but they ran out of ideas against their resolute Basque visitors.

Indian Muslims want 'Ground Zero Mosque' relocated

Indian Muslims want 'Ground Zero Mosque' relocated

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

The Washington-based Association of Indian Muslims of America asked the Cordoba Institute and other promoters of the Islamic Center termed as the 'Ground Zero Mosque' to relocate it in the interest of the larger good of the community.