News for 'madrid'

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

Real Madrid defender Militao tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid defender Militao tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their Champions League home game against Inter Milan.

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has vowed that his club will make a splash in this summer's transfer market.

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The Asian Football Confederation tweeted, "94 International Goals. Carried the hopes of a nation! Thank You Asian Football Icon, Sunil Chhetri."

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Manchester City marched into the quarter-finals of the Champions League

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Real Madrid say Neymar bid report 'absolutely untrue'

Real Madrid say Neymar bid report 'absolutely untrue'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Real Madrid denied a report that they have offered a world-record 310 million euros (274.65 million pounds) for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar.

Five reasons Real Madrid have fallen into crisis

Five reasons Real Madrid have fallen into crisis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Here, Reuters Sport highlights five reasons why last season's double winners have collapsed.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

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.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury.

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

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.

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

It was the third game in a row in which Real had broken the deadlock thanks to a penalty and they sealed the win when Benzema turned provider and allowed Marco Asensio to tap into an empty net early in the second half.

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach to replace Solari

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach to replace Solari

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Real Madrid will sack Santiago Solari and reappoint former coach Zinedine Zidane on Monday, according to multiple Spanish media reports.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

Atletico Madrid join other clubs in cutting wages

Atletico Madrid join other clubs in cutting wages

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Atletico Madrid have temporarily cut players' and coaches' wages by 70% in order to cope with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but guaranteed a full salary for their other employees, the Spanish club said

Soccer PIX: Atletico reach Copa semis; Bournemouth down Swansea

Soccer PIX: Atletico reach Copa semis; Bournemouth down Swansea

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Copa del Rey semi-final draw will be made on Friday.

Real Madrid president Perez tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid president Perez tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday.

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Holders Real Madrid were sensationally knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate.

Real Madrid fans BOO Ronaldo

Real Madrid fans BOO Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo was booed by Real Madrid fans despite grabbing one goal and laying on another in their 2-0 Champions League last-16 second leg win over AS Roma on Tuesday.

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday.

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to an abrupt and surprising end as Real Mallorca claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at a rocking Son Moix on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone.

Madrid Open: Nadal makes strong start, Ferrer bids farewell

Madrid Open: Nadal makes strong start, Ferrer bids farewell

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Ferrer, 37, announced earlier in the year he would end his 19-year career at the Madrid Open and prolonged his time on court by a day by beating Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday, but was easily overpowered by world number four Zverev.

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

With no fans allowed into venues and Real playing their home games at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium while the Santiago Bernabeu is being refurbished, it will be a title race unlike any other.

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Factbox on Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, who beat China's Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final on Saturday

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Real trail Manchester City 2-1 from the first leg of their last-16 tie before the competition was suspended in March.

'Real Madrid have not won La Liga, won't get complacent'

'Real Madrid have not won La Liga, won't get complacent'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Real Madrid will be targeting a sixth consecutive victory since the COVID-19 hiatus when they host Getafe, looking to capitalise on Barca's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday

Serena withdraws from Madrid Open

Serena withdraws from Madrid Open

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Women's World No 1 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of flu, the organisers said on Friday.

Xavi to stay on as Barcelona manager

Xavi to stay on as Barcelona manager

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Xavi played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League titles and eight LaLiga crowns.

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Zverev and Rublev among dark horses for French Open

Mbappe confirms departure from Paris Saint Germain

Mbappe confirms departure from Paris Saint Germain

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Coach Enrique understands Mbappe's decision to leave PSG

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.