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El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Real Madrid have enviously looked on as Barcelona claimed six La Liga titles in the last eight years, but Zinedine Zidane's side can take a huge step towards a first crown since 2012 with victory over their bitter rivals at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Real Madrid fans flock to welcome record signing Bale

Real Madrid fans flock to welcome record signing Bale

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale on Monday after the nine-times European champions sealed the purchase of the Wales winger from Tottenham Hotspur for what the London club said is a world record fee.

Nadal gets standing ovation at Real Madrid game

Nadal gets standing ovation at Real Madrid game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

New US Open tennis champion Rafa Nadal was given a standing ovation by Real Madrid fans when he strolled out on to the Bernabeu pitch before their Champions League match against Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday.

Real Madrid to name Luxemburgo as coach

Real Madrid to name Luxemburgo as coach

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The coach of Brazilian champions Santos might take over as the third new coach of Real Madrid this season, Spanish media reports said.

Football PIX: Real Madrid draw with Sociedad; Everton win

Football PIX: Real Madrid draw with Sociedad; Everton win

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Striker Mariano's header was glanced onto the crossbar by Sociedad's Andoni Gorosabel while the loose ball fell to Marco Asensio, whose shot was deflected wide for a corner from which Raphael Varane header hit the top of the bar.

Real Madrid win mini-match

Real Madrid win mini-match

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Sami Khedira to join Real Madrid from Stuttgart

Sami Khedira to join Real Madrid from Stuttgart

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, who played a major part in Germany's progress to the World Cup semi-finals, is to join Real Madrid from VfB Stuttgart, the Bundesliga club said Friday. 'VfB and Real Madrid have agreed on the midfielder's move to the Spanish capital,' the German club said on their website (www.vfb.de).

Real Madrid wooing benched Fabregas?

Real Madrid wooing benched Fabregas?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has quashed persistent transfer rumours, saying he had never thought of leaving the StamfordBridge and that he is extremely happy with his current club.

Barcelona continue winning run in La Liga

Barcelona continue winning run in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Barca will now visit seventh-placed Osasuna on Saturday before hosting Young Boys in the Champions League next week, when they will look to rebound following a 2-1 loss in their opening match at Monaco.

Real Madrid tops the table

Real Madrid tops the table

Rediff.com22 Feb 2004

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

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Real Madrid continue perfect start

Real Madrid continue perfect start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2004

Zidane unsure of long-term future at Real Madrid

Zidane unsure of long-term future at Real Madrid

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Zinedine Zidane cast doubt on his long-term future at Real Madrid by saying he is unsure if he will be in charge of the club next season. The former midfielder was named as Rafael Benitez's successor in January when he signed a contract until June 2018. But when asked what role he would have in the Liga club's transfer dealings for next season, Zidane said he did not know if he would still be at the Bernabeu. "I can't know what role I'm going to have if I don't know if I'm going to be here. We'll see what happens at the end of the season," Zidane was quoted as saying by Spanish newspaper Marca. The 43-year-old was also asked if Madrid would make another attempt to sign David de Gea after their move for the Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper fell through on the last day of the transfer window last August.

Beckham fashions Real Madrid victory

Beckham fashions Real Madrid victory

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

Real Madrid's failure to convert dominance into goals could have cost them dear in their 2-1 win over Olympiakos Piraeus in the Champions League.

Real Madrid's late comeback stuns Villarreal

Real Madrid's late comeback stuns Villarreal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both scored as Real Madrid staged a remarkable late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villarreal and stay top of La Liga.

Inter or Real Madrid my only options: Mourinho

Inter or Real Madrid my only options: Mourinho

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho will either be sitting in the dugout at the San Siro or Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium next season, the Portuguese coach said on Wednesday. 'My only options are Madrid or Inter,' he said in an interview with sports daily Marca, when asked if he would leave the Italian champions at the end of the season.

Juventus vs Real Madrid: Get ready for 'beautiful final'

Juventus vs Real Madrid: Get ready for 'beautiful final'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Zinedine Zidane was thrilled to steer Real Madrid to a second consecutive Champions League final in which his team will bid to defend their title against his former club Juventus.

Real Madrid down AC Milan

Real Madrid down AC Milan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Spanish striker Raul scored twice in an impressive 3-1 victory.

Has the crisis of Real Madrid begun?

Has the crisis of Real Madrid begun?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo played down talk of crisis at Real Madrid after the European and Spanish champions were trounced 3-1 on their Wembley debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Real Madrid whipped by Sevilla

Real Madrid whipped by Sevilla

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

The defending champions suffered an extraordinary 4-1 away defeat in the Spanish League.\n\n

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

COVID-19 could force muted celebrations for likely champs Real Madrid

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The local government, meanwhile, is deploying more than 200 national police officers to prevent crowds assembling, with mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida also asking people to stay away.

Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil

Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Real Madrid will sign Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil from Werder Bremen, the Spanish club said in a statement on their website (www.realmadrid.com) on Tuesday.

Real Madrid not in crisis, says Zidane

Real Madrid not in crisis, says Zidane

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane denied his side were facing a crisis after they drew 1-1 at home to La Liga minnows Eibar and racked up a fourth consecutive draw for the first time in more than 10 years.

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.

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Former France soccer great Raymond Kopa, who won three European Cups with Real Madrid in the 1950s, died at the age of 85 on Friday.

Juventus beat Real Madrid in extra-time

Juventus beat Real Madrid in extra-time

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Marcelo Zalayeta scored four minutes from the end of extra-time gave the Italians a 2-0 win and a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Real Madrid plans to bid for Beckham

Real Madrid plans to bid for Beckham

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

The England captain, who was involved in a dressing room bust-up with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, is said to be interested.

Real Madrid reach last 16

Real Madrid reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

Real Madrid became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French football league's governing body (LFP) ruled in favour of the France captain on Friday.

Sneijder digs in his heels at Real Madrid

Sneijder digs in his heels at Real Madrid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder is resisting pressure from Real Madrid to accept a move away from the club, the player said on Saturday.

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia out of his 26-man squad

El Clasico: Players to blame for Real Madrid disaster, says Casemiro

El Clasico: Players to blame for Real Madrid disaster, says Casemiro

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'We aren't playing well and we can't blame the coach, as the players are the ones who have to perform on the pitch'

1 Billion Followers! Ronaldo's Latest Record

1 Billion Followers! Ronaldo's Latest Record

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'This is more than just a number -- it's a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond,' Ronaldo said on X.

Bale joins Real Madrid in $131 million world record deal

Bale joins Real Madrid in $131 million world record deal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The 24-year-old Wales international, who has agreed a six-year contract, eclipsed the previous record of 80m which was also paid by Real Madrid to Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.

Sociedad go past Real Madrid

Sociedad go past Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Real Sociedad moved above Real Madrid into second place behind leaders Deportivo after a 3-1 win over an in-form Real Mallorca in the Spanish League.

Real Madrid thrashed at home

Real Madrid thrashed at home

Rediff.com4 May 2003

Real Mallorca rallied from a goal down at half-time to beat the European champs 5-1 in the Spanish League.

King's Cup: Real Madrid crash out; Atletico advance

King's Cup: Real Madrid crash out; Atletico advance

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Real Madrid crashed out of the King's Cup quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate after being held to a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Wednesday in another major setback for the stuttering European champions.

La Liga: Bloodied Ronaldo scores twice in Real Madrid rout

La Liga: Bloodied Ronaldo scores twice in Real Madrid rout

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice but had to leave the pitch with his face covered in blood as Real Madrid eased their domestic crisis by hammering Liga strugglers Deportivo La Coruna 7-1 at home on Sunday to reclaim fourth place in the standing

Ancelotti named Real Madrid coach

Ancelotti named Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The former Paris St Germain manager will be presented on Wednesday and will replace Jose Mourinho who left at the end of last season to join Chelsea.

Arbeloa set to join Real Madrid

Arbeloa set to join Real Madrid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has passed a medical and will sign a five-year contract with Real Madrid, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.realmadrid.com) on Wednesday.