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Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Hegerberg hat-trick fires Lyon to fourth straight Champions League

Football Briefs: Bale shines in Real stroll over Getafe

Football Briefs: Bale shines in Real stroll over Getafe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

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

European leagues to resume, Denmark gets creative

European leagues to resume, Denmark gets creative

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Portugal, Denmark, Poland, Serbia, Austria, Croatia and Ukraine are among countries which will again be able to enjoy league football, albeit in unusual circumstances with no spectators allowed at games.

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Even as Portugal clubs began training last week and players found COVID-19 positive, the Portuguese government has issued guidelines for restart of the Primeira Liga.

Homophobic banner at Budapest Euro match

Homophobic banner at Budapest Euro match

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The anti-discrimination group Fare has sent a report to UEFA and discussed the matter with officials.

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the five best matches of the final round.

Soccer: Silva will stay at Man City: Guardiola

Soccer: Silva will stay at Man City: Guardiola

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

City host Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, the only team they failed to score against last season while also losing 2-0 at home.

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship is being held across Europe for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in total.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

Football Extras: Ronaldo becomes joint top-scorer in Serie A

Football Extras: Ronaldo becomes joint top-scorer in Serie A

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

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

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

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

Cristiano Ronaldo's five records in Euro history

Cristiano Ronaldo's five records in Euro history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo is a colossal figure in club football having completed a hat-trick of Champions League (1 Manchester United, 2 Real Madrid) victories. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo has won several league titles. But the Portuguese magician tasted success for the first time with the national team as Portugal defeated hosts France to lift the 2016 Euro title.

Points Table: Football World Cup 2014

Points Table: Football World Cup 2014

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

How the 32 teams are placed in the league stage of the 2014 Football World Cup.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

All the summer transfer details right here...

Uruguay hoping swollen calf will not keep Cavani out of France game

Uruguay hoping swollen calf will not keep Cavani out of France game

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani has always played second fiddle to his more illustrious attacking colleagues at country or club level but the long-haired marksman emerged out of those shadows with his twin strike in the World Cup round of 16 last week.

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The Euro 2016 has come to an end with Portugal defeating hosts France on Sunday to lift their biggest football title. UEFA, the organising body of European Championships has now revealed the Team of the Tournament for Euro 2016. Four Portugal players, three Germans and two each from France and Wales have made this team, which is selected by a 13-strong panel of technical observers also including legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The VAR debate still rages on

The VAR debate still rages on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness said FIFA needed to be more transparent over VAR decisions.

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

Ronaldo Airport naming ceremony overshadowed by dodgy statue

Ronaldo Airport naming ceremony overshadowed by dodgy statue

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Madeira renamed its airport in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday -- although it is a new statue of the four-time world player of the year that is likely to grab the headlines.

World Cup sidelights: Model gets ejected for stalking Ronaldo

World Cup sidelights: Model gets ejected for stalking Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Former 'Miss Bumbum' Andressa Urach was kicked out for obsessively following Cristiano Ronaldo at Portugal's training session, it has been revealed.

Ronaldo's golden year rewarded with fourth Ballon d'Or

Ronaldo's golden year rewarded with fourth Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo capped a remarkable year by claiming a fourth Ballon d'Or award on Monday after leading Portugal to an emotional European Championship title and Real Madrid to a record-extending Champions League crown in 2016.

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

World champions France moved to four points while Hungary, on one point, kept up their slim hopes alive, in a group where they had been given little chance with heavyweights Germany and Portugal also in the mix.

How Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to an ailing fan

How Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to an ailing fan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to a Spanish child ahead of Portugal vs United States World Cup clash on Monday with a distinct hairstyle.

Portuguese soccer legend Eusebio dies aged 71

Portuguese soccer legend Eusebio dies aged 71

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Portuguese great Eusebio, acknowledged as one of soccer's greatest ever strikers, has died aged 71, Portuguese media reported on Sunday.

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro Championship kicks off on Friday with Italy taking on Turkey.

Who will win Ballon d'Or? Ronaldo or Messi?

Who will win Ballon d'Or? Ronaldo or Messi?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will resume their perennial battle to be crowned the world's best footballer after they headed the shortlist of 30 players for the 2016 Ballon d'Or announced on Monday.

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Germans will play their group matches in Munich

2020 could be Cristiano Ronaldo's year. Here's why...

2020 could be Cristiano Ronaldo's year. Here's why...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Here are all the records he can break this year.

Oldest, youngest, most capped: All the numbers at Euro

Oldest, youngest, most capped: All the numbers at Euro

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The youngest at Euro 2020 will be Poland's Kacper Kozowski - one of two 17-year-olds in the tournament, which has never happened before.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The European Football Championship kicked off on Friday, June 11, and with the first round of matches in the league stage of Euro 2020 done and dusted, here's a look at the five best goals thus far.

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The prosecutor general's office said Benfica Vice President Fernando Tavares was also a suspect in the case, along with a high-ranking judge and nine other people, five of whom were detained in a police operation on Tuesday.

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The 1970 Brazil side, led by Pele and featuring names such as Gerson, Tostao, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto, is frequently rated the greatest team of all time. They won all seven of their matches in Mexico, culminating with a 4-1 over Italy in the final at the Aztec stadium. The life-size statue of Pele, dressed in the strip worn by the 1970 team, bore a close resemblance to the former Santos and New York Cosmos striker, unlike many of the statues of famous footballers unveiled recently around the globe.

PUBLICITY STUNT? Ginola suggests FIFA bid is over

PUBLICITY STUNT? Ginola suggests FIFA bid is over

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

David Ginola's bid for the FIFA presidency appeared to end when his campaign website said all financial donations would be returned

Why Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or again!

Why Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or again!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Factbox on the Real Madrid and Portugal forward who was voted FIFA Player of the Year on Monday.

Kohli only Indian in world's highest paid athletes' list

Kohli only Indian in world's highest paid athletes' list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Kohli is last on the list of top-100 athletes, headed by Barcelona and Argentina football superstar Lionel Messi

Luis Figo to bring UEFA Champions League trophy to India

Luis Figo to bring UEFA Champions League trophy to India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The coveted UEFA Champions League trophy will be on display at an exclusive fan event to be hosted by Portugal legend and tournament Ambassador Luis Figo, in Mumbai, on Friday.

'Messi is always going to be one step ahead of Ronaldo'

'Messi is always going to be one step ahead of Ronaldo'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Iceland defender Kari Arnason has responded angrily to Cristiano Ronaldo's "small mentality" jibe after the 1-1 draw with Portugal at Euro 2016, saying that the Real Madrid star was no Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo slams Iceland's 'small mentality'; they tell him to stop whining

Ronaldo slams Iceland's 'small mentality'; they tell him to stop whining

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed minnows Iceland for proverbially 'parking the bus' in front of their goal.

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Lionel Messi said he is aware that his 'retirement is approaching'.