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Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell

Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ramos acknowledged 'there were some calls' when he entered the final six months of his contract but stressed 'leaving Real Madrid was never on my mind'.

Struggling Real Madrid held by Levante

Struggling Real Madrid held by Levante

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Giampaolo Pazzini struck an 89th-minute equaliser on his Levante debut to earn his side a deserved 2-2 draw against struggling giants Real Madrid on Saturday.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Emre Can gets surprise last minute call-up for Germany

Emre Can gets surprise last minute call-up for Germany

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic will miss Euro 2024 with an illness and coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up Emre Can as his replacement

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.

PIX: Girona stun Barca; Atletico hold on to edge Almeria

PIX: Girona stun Barca; Atletico hold on to edge Almeria

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Girona reclaimed top spot in LaLiga after beating champions Barcelona 4-2

Soccer Wrap: Inter clinch dramatic win to lift Italian Super Cup; Morata powers Atletico

Soccer Wrap: Inter clinch dramatic win to lift Italian Super Cup; Morata powers Atletico

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.

La Liga: Real Madrid see off Celta to return to top

La Liga: Real Madrid see off Celta to return to top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Real were smarting from a surprise 1-1 draw at struggling Elche in their last match and were missing captain Sergio Ramos, who was out with a stomach bug.

Real Madrid's troubles deepen with loss at Alaves

Real Madrid's troubles deepen with loss at Alaves

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's miserable run of results continued as they slid to a shock 1-0 La Liga defeat at Alaves by conceding a goal deep in stoppage time on Saturday, marking their longest run without scoring in over 33 years.

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real claim easy win; record-breaking Kane powers Bayern; Wolves stunned

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real claim easy win; record-breaking Kane powers Bayern; Wolves stunned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Images from soccer matches held across Europe on Saturday, March 16.

PIX: Dream debut for new Barcelona signing Olmo

PIX: Dream debut for new Barcelona signing Olmo

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Dani Olmo came off the bench in the second half to give Barcelona the spark they needed on his debut, against Rayo Vallecano.

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Thirteen-times European champions Real, who had come through each of their last three Champions League semi-final ties, had been second best for much last week's first leg which ended 1-1.

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Valencia forward Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties as his side beat La Liga champions Real Madrid 4-1 at home in an extraordinary match on Sunday.

Sindhu loses to Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters final

Sindhu loses to Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

P V Sindhu failed in her quest to win her first BWF World Tour title since the Singapore Open in July 2022, beaten by China's Wang Zhi Yi 21-16, 5-21, 21-16 in the final of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 on Sunday.

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

He will not be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea as Arsenal are awaiting visa clearance, the club said.

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico Madrid in the final match of their United States tour, in New Jersey, on Friday

PHOTOS: Real Madrid win at Celta but Modric sees red

PHOTOS: Real Madrid win at Celta but Modric sees red

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Real Madrid got off to a flying start in La Liga by beating Celta Vigo 3-1 away from home on Saturday with the help of a magnificent long range strike from Toni Kroos.

PIX: Manchester City sink Chelsea to make FA Cup final

PIX: Manchester City sink Chelsea to make FA Cup final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Holders Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 with a late Bernardo Silva goal on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final after an absorbing end-to-end Wembley semi-final left the exhausted winners still chasing a domestic double.

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Photos from soccer matches played across top European Leagues on Saturday.

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a stunning strike from the edge of the box late in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick as head coach on a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.

Real Madrid face up to life without Ronaldo

Real Madrid face up to life without Ronaldo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Real Madrid need both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema to step up a level to cover for Cristiano Ronaldo's absence and Marco Asensio will also be given a more prominent role.

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Tsitsidosa era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Bayern left fuming over Champions League 'robbery'.

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 and features both men's and women's events, is an important tournament for the players to prepare for the French Open which now begins on Sept. 27.

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pepe has blasted the Liga club's fans as "unenthusiastic", contrasting the hushed atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with the cauldron of noise he is now exposed to with Turkish champions Besiktas.

Champions League last 8: It's Bayern v PSG, Real Madrid v Liverpool

Champions League last 8: It's Bayern v PSG, Real Madrid v Liverpool

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Borussia Dortmund with the winners to face either Bayern or PSG in the semi-finals.

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Champions League: Liverpool progress; Shakhtar stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Teenager Curtis Jones grabbed a 58th-minute winner as an injury-hit Liverpool qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam at Anfield on Tuesday.

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning curled long-range shot against France that helped his side reach the final.

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Real Madrid, who in 2018 won the Champions League for a third consecutive year, were valued at $4.24 billion, up 9% from a year ago, Forbes said.

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

Champions: Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico

Champions: Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Paris St Germain will play Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona were pitted against an unpredictable Napoli, while Chelsea were drawn against Bayern Munich. City, who will be at home in the second leg, have yet to beat the Spanish side with two draws and two defeats in their previous four meetings.

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.

Euro 2024: Southgate hails England's character after close finish

Euro 2024: Southgate hails England's character after close finish

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Southgate's rigidity around substitutions was the most glaring question, particularly the introduction of Ivan Toney in the 94th minute.

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.

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.

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.