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Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the third round.

Thousands pray for Paris terror victims at Notre Dame cathedral

Thousands pray for Paris terror victims at Notre Dame cathedral

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Parisians of all ages attended the Sunday mass held at Notre Dame cathedral to pray for the victims of Friday's terror attacks.

Ronaldo forced to wait for record as Atletico's super-sub Vietto does rescue act

Ronaldo forced to wait for record as Atletico's super-sub Vietto does rescue act

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Vietto slotted the ball home with seven minutes to go after Karim Benzema had given visitors Real the lead early on.

Champions League Preview: Depleted Real highly motivated for CSKA test

Champions League Preview: Depleted Real highly motivated for CSKA test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Champions League holders Real Madrid will have to work around a string of injuries to key players in a tough match against CSKA Moscow, manager Julen Lopetegui said on Monday.

King's Cup: Torres steals Ronaldo's thunder as holders Real are booted out

King's Cup: Torres steals Ronaldo's thunder as holders Real are booted out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Fernando Torres stole the show with a dramatic double as Atletico Madrid secured a battling 2-2 draw at Real Madrid on Thursday that dumped the holders out of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate.

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Barca feel familiar February blues as tiredness sets in

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Levante striker Roger Marti brushed off squandering a penalty to score the winning goal as his side pulled off a shock 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid

Bundesliga: Dortmund strike late to beat ten-man Hoffenheim

Bundesliga: Dortmund strike late to beat ten-man Hoffenheim

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Borussia Dortmund scored three times in the last 10 minutes to rally from a goal down and beat 10-man Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday, allowing them to maintain their lone pursuit of runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

What went wrong for Liverpool goalkeeper Karius in CL final

What went wrong for Liverpool goalkeeper Karius in CL final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, whose two major blunders helped Real Madrid win the Champions League final, suffered a concussion during the match which could have affected his performance, US doctors said.

Real Madrid defence still a concern for coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid defence still a concern for coach Ancelotti

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Real Madrid may have strolled into the Champions League last 16 with a 4-1 win at home to Galatasaray on Wednesday but coach Carlo Ancelotti levelled some sharp criticism at centre backs Sergio Ramos and Pepe after the game.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

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

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork as Barcelona were held 0-0 by Espanyol in a hard fought derby that could see Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.

It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona are rarely short on drama and Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' may have more than its usual share with Luis Suarez poised to return from a biting ban and Barca teammate Lionel Messi on the brink of equalling the top-flight scoring record.

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Champions League Group F match between Barcelona and Ajax was a cracker of a contest.

Watch: Barca captain Iniesta's goodbye to boyhood club, fans

Watch: Barca captain Iniesta's goodbye to boyhood club, fans

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Barca's fans held up a mosaic before the game reading "Infinite Iniesta". They later revealed a banner saying "Thanks for so much" in tribute to a player who came through the club's academy and spent 16 years pulling the strings in midfield, winning nine Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and six domestic Cups.

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Bravo calf injury a worry for Barca in title chase

Bravo calf injury a worry for Barca in title chase

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo injured his calf in their 2-0 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday, making him a doubt for the final two games of their title challenge.

Sports: On this day... April 11

Sports: On this day... April 11

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Iran were banned from an Olympic football qualifying match against Jordan later that year after refusing to remove their hijabs before kick-off.

Ibrahimovic gets four-game ban for rant

Ibrahimovic gets four-game ban for rant

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Paris St Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been handed a four-game suspension for insulting match officials, the French League said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Iniesta and Torres given emotional send offs on final day of season

PHOTOS: Iniesta and Torres given emotional send offs on final day of season

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta lifted a ninth Liga title after his side beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Sunday in an emotional final game for the midfielder at the Nou Camp while Fernando Torres scored twice in his final game for Atletico Madrid.

Dortmund ready to prove they belong with Europe's elite

Dortmund ready to prove they belong with Europe's elite

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Borussia Dortmund relish their status as underdogs for the Champions League final and are determined to prove they belong among Europe's elite, coach Jurgen Klopp said after they knocked out Real Madrid on Tuesday.

'In Messi, Neymar and Suarez Barca has the best trident in the history of football'

'In Messi, Neymar and Suarez Barca has the best trident in the history of football'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Fresh from propelling Barcelona to their fifth trophy of 2015, their prolific strikes are now seeking to break the Spanish record of goals in a calendar year when they play Real Betis on Wednesday.

Real Madrid rally to win Club World Cup after Ronaldo hat-trick

Real Madrid rally to win Club World Cup after Ronaldo hat-trick

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Real Madrid suffered an almighty fright before a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick hauled them back from 2-1 down and gave them a 4-2 win over rank outsiders Kashima Antlers in the Club World Cup final on Sunday.

Spain will return to win World Cup: Torres

Spain will return to win World Cup: Torres

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Spain's 3-0 reverse to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final was a mere "blip" and they will be back in Brazil next year confidently chasing a second straight World Cup triumph, according to forward Fernando Torres.

Xavi mulls quitting Barca following rumours of United move?

Xavi mulls quitting Barca following rumours of United move?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Barcelona footballer Xavi has reportedly hinted that he may quit his current club.

PHOTOS: Sexy Shakira and Pique's adorable PDA!

PHOTOS: Sexy Shakira and Pique's adorable PDA!

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona's Gerard Pique aren't afraid to show PDA!

Messi the man as Barcelona attempt to repeat 2009's historic treble

Messi the man as Barcelona attempt to repeat 2009's historic treble

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Barcelona's talismanic Lionel Messi remains the driving force of a talented side on the brink of repeating 2009's historic treble despite a change in their coach and style of football, not to mention a host of players.

Watch FC Barcelona pay tribute to victims of terror attacks

Watch FC Barcelona pay tribute to victims of terror attacks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Subdued atmosphere at the Nou Camp after the deadly attacks in the Catalan capital and the town of Cambrils.

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The decision by the 36-year-old Swiss, who was stunned in the final of last year's Rogers Cup in Montreal by German Alexander Zverev, comes less than two weeks after his quarter-final loss at Wimbledon.

Former pole vault champ Bubka to run for IOC top job

Former pole vault champ Bubka to run for IOC top job

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Former Olympic pole vault champion Sergei Bubka will announce his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday, a source close to the Ukrainian has told Reuters.

Gold Coast Diary: Night in 'Sin City' sees boxer banned from bars

Gold Coast Diary: Night in 'Sin City' sees boxer banned from bars

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Northern Ireland boxer Sean McComb has been fined and banned from the Gold Coast's nightclub districts for the rest of the Commonwealth Games after being involved in an altercation with bouncers at a local bar.

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls to Sabalenka in Beijing 2nd Rd

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls to Sabalenka in Beijing 2nd Rd

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Former world number one Garbine Muguruza was beaten 7-5, 6-4 by Aryna Sabalenka in the China Open second round on Tuesday while an ailing Jelena Ostapenko lost 6-0, 6-0 to Wang Qiang.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Confederations Cup: Brazil crush Spain to retain title

Confederations Cup: Brazil crush Spain to retain title

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Brazil humbled world and European Champions Spain with a crushing 3-0 win in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday, ending their opponents' three-year record run of 29 unbeaten competitive matches.

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Costa, Alba excluded from Spain squad

Champions League: Real heavyweights returning for PSG clash

Champions League: Real heavyweights returning for PSG clash

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has been relying on second-string players to get the club through a mini injury crisis but should have several of his heavyweights back when Paris St Germain visit in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Del Bosque confident of Spain's chances at Euro 2016

Del Bosque confident of Spain's chances at Euro 2016

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is delighted with his side's preparations for the European Championships but was not ready to claim they were short odds to register a third successive triumph at the tournament hosted by France.

Ibrahimovic summoned by league over foul-mouthed rant

Ibrahimovic summoned by league over foul-mouthed rant

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been summoned by the French League's (LFP) disciplinary commission to explain derogatory remarks he made after Paris St Germain's 3-2 defeat at Girondins Bordeaux last weekend.

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the second round of the Stuttgart Open, losing to world number 170 Dustin Brown.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu handed tough draw

World Tour Finals: Sindhu handed tough draw

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Sindhu, who had finished runners-up at the last edition in Dubai, will have a tough task at hand as she has been clubbed with defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, World No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and USAs' Beiwen Zhang in Group A.