News for 'luis-figo'

Is Thierry Henry the best?

Is Thierry Henry the best?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2006

Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?

Three cheers for the Azzurri?

Three cheers for the Azzurri?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2006

Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?

Figo back for World Cup qualifiers

Figo back for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Figo, 32, opted to take an indefinite break from international football after last year's European championship but reconsidered his decision last month.

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

They have one of the most exciting squads around, full of proven matchwinners to take the burden off Ronaldo.

Real Madrid 'agree' Vieira terms

Real Madrid 'agree' Vieira terms

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Real Madrid are now ready to talk to Arsenal about a fee for the French midfielder.

Figo's final chance for honours

Figo's final chance for honours

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Figo is not quite the player he was at Euro 2000, when his driving runs on the right helped Portugal reach the semi-finals.

Figo older and wiser

Figo older and wiser

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Figo links up with Portuguese A1 team

Figo links up with Portuguese A1 team

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The Real Madrid footballer is one of the owners of the motor racing team which will compete in the new A1 Grand Prix series.

Figo returns to international football

Figo returns to international football

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Figo, who retired from playing for Portugal after Euro 2004, has been called up for the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on June 4.

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sharapova is not just one of the world's top tennis players but a brilliant business woman.

Real keeping Barca on their toes

Real keeping Barca on their toes

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Beckham swamped as Real arrive in Thailand

Beckham swamped as Real arrive in Thailand

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

About 600 screaming fans were held back by a line of policemen outside the team's central Bangkok hotel.

Deco may replace Figo in Portugal squad

Deco may replace Figo in Portugal squad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named the Brazilian-born midfielder in his 20-man squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.

Figo moves to Inter Milan

Figo moves to Inter Milan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Portugal captain Luis Figo ended his five-year spell with Real Madrid

Figo set to join Inter - report

Figo set to join Inter - report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

The Portuguese midfielder has agreed to sign a two-year deal with Inter Milan, Spanish media reported.

Play me or I'll leave: Figo

Play me or I'll leave: Figo

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Unsettled Figo wants to stay at Real

Unsettled Figo wants to stay at Real

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

Luis Figo pledged on Saturday to see out his contract at the Spanish club even though he acknowledged he is no longer an automatic choice.

Portugal down Holland to reach final

Portugal down Holland to reach final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

A 2-1 victory gave the hosts their first European championship final.

Real set off on tour

Real set off on tour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Liverpool abandon Figo plans

Liverpool abandon Figo plans

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Liverpool have been put off by Real Madrid's insistence on a transfer fee for the Portuguese midfielder.

Raul rescues Real Madrid

Raul rescues Real Madrid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The Spanish giants drew 1-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Real squeeze past Thailand

Real squeeze past Thailand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Real Madrid scored a 2-1 victory over the Thai national team in their last match of their Asian tour.

Beckham wins Chinese hearts on Real debut

Beckham wins Chinese hearts on Real debut

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Real Madrid beat the China Dragon select team 4-0.

Real president shows ruthless streak

Real president shows ruthless streak

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Florentino Perez has acquired a reputation for being Real Madrid's hero after bringing Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham to the club.

Emotional Figo proud for Portugal

Emotional Figo proud for Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Portugal captain Luis Figo found it hard to express his feelings after leading the hosts into the Euro 2004 final with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday.\n\n

Portugal look for Figo flourish

Portugal look for Figo flourish

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

For the 31-year-old it is his last, and best, chance to claim the major title that has always eluded him and his country.

More withdrawals leave Blatter favourite to retain FIFA top job

More withdrawals leave Blatter favourite to retain FIFA top job

Rediff.com22 May 2015

"Does anyone think it's normal that one of the candidates doesn't even bother to present an election manifesto that can be voted on May 29."

Real draw against Valencia

Real draw against Valencia

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Beckham sent off in Real victory

Beckham sent off in Real victory

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 on Wednesday in a King's Cup quarter-final first leg victory.

Ronaldo steers Real to the top

Ronaldo steers Real to the top

Rediff.com2 Nov 2003

Raul header gives Real victory

Raul header gives Real victory

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The nine-times European Cup winners beat Partizan Belgrade and stayed on top of their group in the Champions League.

Real Madrid beaten in Super Cup

Real Madrid beaten in Super Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Figo denies rivalry with Beckham

Figo denies rivalry with Beckham

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

'I think it does not exist because we are on the same team so we (have) the same objective,' said the Portugese international.

Real fight back to win, Barca cruise

Real fight back to win, Barca cruise

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

The result keeps Real Madrid in third spot in the Spanish first division standings, a point behind Valencia and five adrift of leaders Real Sociedad.