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Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bellingham, who became the first European player to make an appearance at three major international tournaments before turning 21, looked nothing like a 20-year-old.

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Real Madrid manager Benitez reportedly sacked

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Rafa Benitez has been sacked as coach of Real Madrid, according to reports in the Spanish press. Sunday night's 2-2 draw with Valencia has proved to be the final straw for president Florentino Perez with the club likely to confirm the news soon. France legend Zinedine Zidane - the coach of Real Madrid's second team, Castilla - is expected to take over.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Portuguese is reported to be demanding another new deal to bring his salary in line with Lionel Messi and Neymar, the top two earners in world soccer.

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Solari in the dark on Real Madrid future

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Spanish media has reported that Solari, 42, is to be relieved of his duties

Will Real Madrid dash Atletico's dreams?

Will Real Madrid dash Atletico's dreams?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Atletico Madrid have built a reputation for gargantuan achievements under coach Diego Simeone and have not given up hope of a remarkable turnaround against Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Real Madrid after winning a fourth Champions League crown with the Spanish side in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, saying he would soon make an announcement on his future.

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Osaka survives test to reach last 16

Champions League: Real Madrid leave Bale out for City tie

Champions League: Real Madrid leave Bale out for City tie

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The Welshman has a contract until 2022 and was set to make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League last year before the transfer was scuttled when Real made a last-minute decision to insist on a transfer fee rather than terminate his contract.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

Will take a lot of positives and confidence despite loss: Sindhu

Will take a lot of positives and confidence despite loss: Sindhu

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu says she will take home a lot of positives and confidence despite losing the Malaysia Masters summit clash to China's world No. 7 Wang Zhi Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's miserable run of results continued on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Levante, their third successive loss in all competitions which piles more pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui.

PIX: Real Madrid see off Getafe; Juventus hold Inter

PIX: Real Madrid see off Getafe; Juventus hold Inter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Real Madrid's French duo Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy struck in the second half as the Spanish champions overcame an injury crisis to beat Getafe 2-0 at home on Tuesday and close the gap to La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid to five points.

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

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Welsh winger is thriving in the absence of Ronaldo and Madrid have three wins from four La Liga matches.

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid paint the town white during parade

PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid paint the town white during parade

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Real Madrid supporters urged Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club during celebrations at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Sunday to mark their third consecutive Champions League title after an open-top bus parade through the Spanish capital.

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina midfielder Gaitan

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina midfielder Gaitan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign their Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan for 25 million euros ($28.06 million), the La Liga club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old Gaitan, who is under contract at Benfica until June 2019, is currently with the Argentina squad competing at the Copa America. The deal is subject to a medical.

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.

'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."

La Liga: Benzema gives Madrid win over Rayo amid boos

La Liga: Benzema gives Madrid win over Rayo amid boos

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Late Griezmann strike ends Atletico's away day hoodoo

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

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

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.

PHOTOS: Barcelona, Real Madrid bag nervy wins

PHOTOS: Barcelona, Real Madrid bag nervy wins

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Lionel Messi's double strike helped Barcelona scrape a 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid, who needed a brace from Isco to beat Sporting Gijon by the same scoreline.

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Saturday's La Liga game at Athletic Bilbao, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday, after the Wales international picked up yet another injury on his return to action on Tuesday after 63 days out.

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.

'Angry Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid'

'Angry Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He, however, believes that Ronaldo will stay at the club.

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Madrid hailed as 'Masters of the Universe' after crushing Juve

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.

La Liga: Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves

La Liga: Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Zinedine Zidane's Real side demonstrated their new-found grit to re-take the lead

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

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Real Madrid's 5-0 thrashing of Granada on Saturday equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions. Reuters Sport takes a look at the factors behind their run.

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Real Mallorca made a dream return to La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Eibar at the Estadi Son Moix on Saturday, less than two months after sealing back-to-back promotions to rejoin Spain's soccer elite.

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

All hail Ronaldo the Real Madrid centre-forward!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Portuguese forward, who also scored a treble in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and five goals across that tie, is revelling in the central striker's role he has adopted this season.

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has praised Zinedine Zidane for changing the "recent history" of the club as a player and a coach. Promoted from his position as head coach of the club's reserve team to be Rafa Benitez's replacement in January, three-times world player of the year Zidane steered Real to a runners-up finish in La Liga and to their 11th European Cup. "The key element is Zidane," Perez told Marca on Tuesday. "He has changed the recent history of Real Madrid. Since 2001 he has created a way to understand football that has helped us win these European Cups." Zidane was signed as a player in Perez's first term as president and his spectacular volley in the final in Glasgow in 2002 gave Real their ninth European title. The Frenchman was an assistant to head coach Carlo Ancelotti when Real beat Atletico in Lisbon in the 2014 final.

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.

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The Canadian set the tournament alight with a scintillating, three-set win over Maria Sharapova on Tuesday after her outspoken comments about the Russian returning from her 15-month doping ban, including calling her a cheater.

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out when play begins next week, not on the Caja Magica's three red dust courts, but on gaming consoles.