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AC Milan survive Como scare; Barcelona cruise

AC Milan survive Como scare; Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Adrien Rabiot scored two goals as AC Milan came from behind to earn a 3-1 victory at Como on Thursday.

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

It will take FC Goa nothing short of a miracle to pull off a win against the Omanis, and a victory will be a the perfect Independence Day present for Indian football fans.

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. This trend is being seen as the next major wave in the country's banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.

Santander protest mars King's Cup tie vs Real Sociedad

Santander protest mars King's Cup tie vs Real Sociedad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The King's Cup descended into farce on Thursday when Racing Santander's players, protesting over unpaid wages, refused to challenge for the ball after their quarter-final second leg at home to Real Sociedad kicked off.

Indian businessman swoops for Racing Santander

Indian businessman swoops for Racing Santander

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

An Indian businessman has become the latest non-Spaniard to attempt to buy into La Liga and is in talks to acquire Racing Santander, a heavily indebted club based in the north of the country.

La Liga: Real Madrid 13 points clear after crushing Santander

La Liga: Real Madrid 13 points clear after crushing Santander

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

A Cristiano Ronaldo header set Real Madrid on their way to a 4-0 win at home to 10-man Racing Santander on Saturday that stretched their advantage over second-placed Barcelona at the top of La Liga to 13 points.

India shuttlers sweep away Slovenia 5-0 at Jr. Worlds

India shuttlers sweep away Slovenia 5-0 at Jr. Worlds

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Their only loss came against group toppers China, the most successful team in the tournament with 13 titles, in their second group tie on the opening day of the tournament.

Sankar Muthuswamy wins silver at BWF World Junior C'ships

Sankar Muthuswamy wins silver at BWF World Junior C'ships

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The former world junior number one thus joined fellow Indians Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006) and Siril Verma (2015) in winning a silver medal at the prestigious tournament.

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all soccer-related activities

French Open: Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles semis

French Open: Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles semis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Rankireddy and Shetty won 21-12, 21-16 in a quarterfinal match that lasted 49 minutes.

Indian shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya is Junior World No. 1!

Indian shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya is Junior World No. 1!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Overall, Anupama is only the sixth Indian shuttler to top the junior rankings.

Shuttler Unnati Hooda gave India a chance at survival

Shuttler Unnati Hooda gave India a chance at survival

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India signed off in 12th place in the last edition in 2019, with the country's best result being a fourth-place finish in the 2008 edition.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

Give Xavi time to succeed at Barcelona: Puyol

Give Xavi time to succeed at Barcelona: Puyol

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Given a contract until 2024, the 41-year-old made a winning start on Saturday with a victory over Espanyol that put Barcelona sixth in LaLiga on 20 points after 13 matches.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; Juventus held

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Champions Real Madrid earned a 2-0 win in a feisty LaLiga encounter at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to ensure they stayed in the hunt for the LaLiga title with leaders Barcelona.

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

LaLiga leaders Barcelona's pursuit of a 27th Spanish title gained momentum after a 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid.

La Liga: Villarreal loses to Athletic, Valencia held

La Liga: Villarreal loses to Athletic, Valencia held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Villarreal's struggles in the Spanish league continued with a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao, with striker Gerard Moreno not finishing the game because of an injury.

How a determined father put Sankar on World C'ships podium

How a determined father put Sankar on World C'ships podium

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Sankar's father Subramanian encouraged him to drop out of the schooling system at an early age and pushed him to play in the upper age groups and senior circuits.

Misfiring India lose second hockey Test against Spain

Misfiring India lose second hockey Test against Spain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

A misfiring India squandered chances and conceded a late goal to go down 1-2 to hosts Spain in the second hockey Test in Santander.

UK bank reverts call centre from India

UK bank reverts call centre from India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

It is the second British company to bring back its call centre work from India this month.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol, while Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory.

Atletico beat Racing to enter King's Cup final

Atletico beat Racing to enter King's Cup final

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Atletico Madrid set up a King's Cup final against Sevilla when they went through 6-3 on aggregate despite conceding two late goals to lose 3-2 at Racing Santander in their semi-final second leg on Thursday.

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

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

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca trounce Osasuna

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca trounce Osasuna

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The Argentine then lifted his shirt to reveal a red and black replica kit of his hometown club Newell's Old Boys bearing the number 10 which Maradona wore during his brief spell at the Rosario side in 1993.

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The 55-year-old Ernesto Valverde, who led Barcelona to successive La Liga titles in 2018 and 2019, came under fire this season for the team's dip in performance levels even though they top the league standings at the halfway point of the campaign.

Indian businessman buys La Liga club

Indian businessman buys La Liga club

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed has completed the purchase of La Liga club Racing Santander, his office said on Friday.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

Alonso says his best is yet to come

Alonso says his best is yet to come

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso warned his Formula One rivals on Monday that he was in better shape than ever.

Ole! Spain's La Liga fires up again after old foes unite

Ole! Spain's La Liga fires up again after old foes unite

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

After an almighty push by all parties concerned, Spain's La Liga roars back into action next week after a three-month pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with matches taking place every day and with everything to play for. The season resumes on Wednesday in bizarre circumstances with the second half of a Segunda Division match between Rayo Vallecano and Albacete that was abandoned in December due to offensive chanting.

India lose to Spain in last Olympics hockey warm-up

India lose to Spain in last Olympics hockey warm-up

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Indian men's hockey team's preparation for the London Olympics ended on a disappointing note as they lost 1-2 to hosts Spain in the final league match of the tri-nation invitational tournament in Santander on Wednesday.

Chetri to lead Indian hockey team in London

Chetri to lead Indian hockey team in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri has been retained captain of the Indian hockey team for the upcoming European tour during which they will play Test matches followed by a three-nation invitational tournament in Spain.

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Bayern Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-1, while Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 in LaLiga at Camp Nou on Sunday.

India go down 1-3 to Great Britain in Tri-Nation hockey

India go down 1-3 to Great Britain in Tri-Nation hockey

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

India squandered an early lead before going down 1-3 to Great Britain in the inaugural match of the Tri-Nation invitational tournament, their final warm-up event ahead of the Olympic Games in Santander, Spain.

India, Spain share six goals in vibrant first hockey Test

India, Spain share six goals in vibrant first hockey Test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

An sprightly India put up a decent performance to hold hosts Spain to an exciting 3-3 draw in the first hockey Test at the new facility in La Albericia, the capital city of the Cantabria province in Santander.

La Liga: Messi stars in Barca win over Valencia

La Liga: Messi stars in Barca win over Valencia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Lionel Messi scored four as Barcelona came from behind to thrash Valencia 5-1 at home, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid back to 10 points on Sunday.

Last-gasp Espanyol in dramatic Cup win

Last-gasp Espanyol in dramatic Cup win

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Espanyol struck three goals in four minutes to snatch a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at home to third-tier Mirandes in a King's Cup quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

La Liga: Barca draw at Valencia, Real held

La Liga: Barca draw at Valencia, Real held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Barcelona twice came from behind to rescue a point in a 2-2 draw at Valencia while Real Madrid dropped points again in a goalless affair at Racing Santander in La Liga on Wednesday.

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Barcelona twice threw away the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante on Tuesday in a potentially fatal blow to their chances of winning the La Liga title.

Villa's first goal for Barca in Milan friendly

Villa's first goal for Barca in Milan friendly

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

David Villa scored his first goal for Barcelona in a friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday, while behind the scenes the two clubs prepared to continue their negotiations over Barca striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.