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Real Madrid's Modric probed by Croatia for alleged false testimony

Real Madrid's Modric probed by Croatia for alleged false testimony

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's office said on Monday.

La Liga: Messi's four fires Barca to top; Real Madrid lose

La Liga: Messi's four fires Barca to top; Real Madrid lose

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

A superb strike from Jose Luis Morales condemned Real Madrid to a 1-0 defeat away to Levante on Saturday which saw them unseated at the top of the La Liga standings by Barcelona. Real's problems deepened with a suspected ankle injury to Eden Hazard, who limped off the pitch four days before their Champions League showdown with Manchester City and a week before their showdown with Barca in the 'Clasico'. Real's problems deepened with a suspected ankle injury to Eden Hazard, who limped off the pitch four days before their Champions League showdown with Manchester City and a week before their showdown with Barca in the 'Clasico'.

Sports Shorts: Real Madrid's Bale says fit for Bayern semi-final

Sports Shorts: Real Madrid's Bale says fit for Bayern semi-final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale is fit and ready to play in their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich on Tuesday after missing their 4-0 league win over Osasuna at the weekend with flu, he said on Monday.

La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla

La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Real Madrid have defied injuries to keep the pressure on leaders Barcelona and notched up over 100 La Liga goals but they now face arguably the toughest test of their title charge in an away match to Sevilla on Saturday.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

What Gareth Bale needs to do to win Real Madrid fans...

What Gareth Bale needs to do to win Real Madrid fans...

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Gareth Bale was once again subjected to whistling from a section of the Bernabeu crowd.

La Liga: Sociedad stun Real Madrid after Zurutuza double

La Liga: Sociedad stun Real Madrid after Zurutuza double

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

David Zurutuza struck twice to help Real Sociedad seal a remarkable comeback and beat Real Madrid 4-2 in La Liga.

Real Madrid humiliate Bayern to storm into Champions League final

Real Madrid humiliate Bayern to storm into Champions League final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Real Madrid tore apart Bayern Munich's ragged defence with a ruthless first-half display as they thrashed the defending champions 4-0 in their own stadium to reach their first Champions League final for 12 years.

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

Mourinho to decide Real Madrid future at end of season

Mourinho to decide Real Madrid future at end of season

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho refrained from committing to remaining at the club beyond the end of this season on Friday and said a decision on his future would be taken at the end of the current campaign.

'This Real Madrid team can make history, win the top trophies'

'This Real Madrid team can make history, win the top trophies'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas believes the European champions have a side with the potential to be one of the all-time greats and it will be with likely trepidation that an off-colour Liverpool visit the Bernabeu on Tuesday.

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Former Real Madrid and Spain forward Raul has joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

3 things Man City must do to win against Real Madrid

3 things Man City must do to win against Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Until this season Manchester City's progression in the Champions League could be measured in baby steps but on Tuesday they can make a huge leap forward when they host Real Madrid in their first European semi-final for 45 years.

Cheryshev fiasco: Real Madrid say they have done no wrong by fielding the player

Cheryshev fiasco: Real Madrid say they have done no wrong by fielding the player

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'Real Madrid did not know about it as we were not told by the player, Villarreal or the federation'

La Liga: Bale gives Zidane flying start as Real Madrid manager

La Liga: Bale gives Zidane flying start as Real Madrid manager

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Zinedine Zidane got off to a flying start as Real Madrid coach when Gareth Bale hit a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday after a Lionel Messi treble had fired Barcelona to the top of La Liga.

Tottenham could fine Bale ahead of Real Madrid 'dream' move

Tottenham could fine Bale ahead of Real Madrid 'dream' move

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas said the club could fine forward Gareth Bale for failing to attend training ahead of an expected world record "dream" move to Real Madrid. Bale, who has not been training with the squad due to injury, was granted three days off but did not report back to the club on Tuesday despite being pictured in London.

Real Madrid beat 10-man Barca to lift Super Cup

Real Madrid beat 10-man Barca to lift Super Cup

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish Super Cup in four years and a morale-boosting success against their arch-rivals when Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck in a 2-1 win against 10-man Barcelona on Wednesday.

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

MLS begins a transformative season with Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and record transfers as North America prepares to host the World Cup.

Injured Lewandowski doubtful for El Clasico

Injured Lewandowski doubtful for El Clasico

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a torn thigh muscle, the club said on Tuesday, with the Poland captain facing a spell on the sidelines that could rule him out of next week's LaLiga clash against Real Madrid.

PHOTOS: Superior Ronaldo double gives Real Madrid Super Cup win

PHOTOS: Superior Ronaldo double gives Real Madrid Super Cup win

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as a rampant Real Madrid side, featuring the most expensive strike force ever assembled, powered to a 2-0 win over Sevilla in an all-Spanish UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Champions League PICS: Real Madrid rout Roma; Lyon stun Man City

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Real Madrid got their Champions League title defence off to a strong start on Wednesday by convincingly beating AS Roma 3-0 at home with goals from Isco, Gareth Bale and a stoppage-time strike from returning striker Mariano Diaz.

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Carlo Ancelotti's side were then reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Vinicius Jr was shown a straight red card for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Champions League: Bayern face Real Madrid in semis, Chelsea play Atletico

Champions League: Bayern face Real Madrid in semis, Chelsea play Atletico

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich will face nine-time champions Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals while 2012 champions Chelsea will play Atletico Madrid.

Record US football crowd sees Manchester Utd beat Real Madrid

Record US football crowd sees Manchester Utd beat Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The largest crowd to watch a football match in the United States - 109,318 - poured into Michigan Stadium on Saturday to see Manchester United beat Real Madrid 3-1 in a friendly.

Will Neymar leave Barcelona for Real Madrid?

Will Neymar leave Barcelona for Real Madrid?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Barcelona are convinced Brazil captain Neymar will commit his long-term future to the Nou Camp as protracted negotiations between the Spanish champions and the striker continue over an extension to his current deal, which expires in June 2018.

Will Real Madrid sell out-of-form Bale to Manchester United?

Will Real Madrid sell out-of-form Bale to Manchester United?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

While it is unfair to blame the Wales winger for all of Real's recent woes, it cannot be denied that he appears to be struggling for form and confidence.

Real Madrid vs Manchester Utd in Champions League last 16

Real Madrid vs Manchester Utd in Champions League last 16

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Nine-times winners Real Madrid will play Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League after the draw was made at UEFA's headquarters in Switzerland on Thursday.

Photos: Mandzukic goal gives Atletico Super Copa win over Real Madrid

Photos: Mandzukic goal gives Atletico Super Copa win over Real Madrid

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic's early goal secured a 1-0 win over Real Madrid and a 2-1 aggregate success to clinch the Spanish Super Cup and gain some revenge for last season's Champions League final defeat.

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Olympic medallist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

Football Extras: Real Madrid top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Football Extras: Real Madrid top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's football action in La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid lose again, this time under Zizou

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid lose again, this time under Zizou

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Portugal international Goncalo Guedes fired Valencia into the lead in the 35th minute with a thumping shot from inside the area which was too powerful for Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas.

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Real Madrid's stuttering season continued as they were reduced to 10 men and then slumped to an 11th La Liga defeat of the campaign by going down 3-1 at Real Sociedad.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Mouth-watering matches lined up as PSG to face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage.

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Real Madrid's La Liga title bid took a dent after Zinedine Zidane's leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday, denied all three points by a late strike from Santi Mina. Lazio mounted a superb second-half comeback at the Olympic Stadium to beat Inter Milan 2-1 and move above Antonio Conte's side into second place in Serie A on Sunday.

Why Real Madrid spent 131 million dollars for Gareth Bale

Why Real Madrid spent 131 million dollars for Gareth Bale

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The start of the transformation of Gareth Bale from a gangly teenager who did not play on the winning side in his first 24 Premier League matches for Tottenham Hotspur to the world's most expensive player can be pin-pointed to an exact place and time.

Real Madrid claims Bale transfer agreed at 105 mn pounds

Real Madrid claims Bale transfer agreed at 105 mn pounds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Spanish club Real Madrid have agreed to pay 105 million pounds in a part-exchange deal for Welsh striker Gareth Bale after claiming that a world-record agreement had been sealed with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.