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Real, Bayern, Inter join forces to boost healthcare in Italy, Spain

Real, Bayern, Inter join forces to boost healthcare in Italy, Spain

Rediff.com19 May 2020

In separate statements, the clubs announced that the matches would take place at each of their stadiums and would raise money for boosting healthcare resources in Italy and Spain, but not in Germany.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores on return as Real equal club record

La Liga: Ronaldo scores on return as Real equal club record

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return from injury as Real Madrid thrashed Osasuna 5-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday to equal the club's 1960-61 record of 15 successive La Liga wins.

PIX: Real Madrid keep pace with Barca as Bale suffers hostile reception

PIX: Real Madrid keep pace with Barca as Bale suffers hostile reception

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Real Madrid overcame an early howler from Sergio Ramos to beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at home on an eventful Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Gareth Bale was loudly booed by his own supporters and Luka Modric returned to his very best form.

La Liga: Zidane's second coming off to winning start

La Liga: Zidane's second coming off to winning start

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Real are third in the league standings with 54 points after 28 games, two behind second-placed Atletico Madrid who visit Athletic Bilbao later on Saturday and nine points behind leaders Barcelona who play at Real Betis on Sunday.

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of El Clasico

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of El Clasico

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Barcelona has decided to leave Neymar out of the decisive El Clasico against Real Madrid because of the legal uncertainty over an appeal to overturn his suspension

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Pellegrini, who is from Chile, and his wife were with two friends near a restaurant in the Santiago suburb of Vitacura when the armed gang targeted them. The robbers stole a handbag belonging to Pellegrini's wife Carola Pucci before they fired at police as they escaped in a stolen car.

Panghal, Kaushik automatic picks for Olympic qualifiers

Panghal, Kaushik automatic picks for Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Panghal and Kaushik have entered the semi-finals at the Worlds, making it the first time when India have more than one boxer in fray for the medal rounds of the marquee event.

How milestone man Messi shaped Real's downfall at the Bernabeu

How milestone man Messi shaped Real's downfall at the Bernabeu

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Messi scored twice with his stunning second strike settling a pulsating clash in the last minute of stoppage time, drawing Barcelona level with Madrid on 75 points at the top of La Liga, although Los Blancos have a game in hand.

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Europa League.

PHOTOS: What have Djokovic and Nadal been up to in Madrid?

PHOTOS: What have Djokovic and Nadal been up to in Madrid?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were spotted together as Real Madrid reached their 14th Champions League final.

It's Madrid derby in Milan! Real in Champions League final

It's Madrid derby in Milan! Real in Champions League final

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Real Madrid have made their 14th Champions League final following their 1-0 win over Manchester City.

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The positive cases were recorded after the charter flight from Los Angeles landed in Melbourne for the tennis Grand Slam, according to online posts from players.

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Two coronavirus infections were reported on Saturday on a flight to the Australian Open, forcing two weeks of strict hotel quarantine for all the tennis players and entourage on board.

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain are still favourites to finish top of Group E above Sweden, Poland and Slovakia but, after struggling to break down conservative sides such as Georgia and Greece in March, they know coming first will not be a procession.

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Talking of the crisis and its impact on sports, Nieva said things would never be the same again but asserted that people will not give up on live sports either.

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta.

Who will win La Liga's three-way title race?

Who will win La Liga's three-way title race?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Real and Barca have won the title in 15 of the last 16 seasons, with Atletico breaking the duopoly in 2014.

How Real Madrid made seamless transition into post-Ronaldo period...

How Real Madrid made seamless transition into post-Ronaldo period...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Real Madrid have started the season flying with three wins from three games.

Goodbye St Iker - Spain legend Casillas calls time on career

Goodbye St Iker - Spain legend Casillas calls time on career

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Casillas had suffered a heart attack during a training session last year and has not played any competitive football since April, 2019.

India's boxers to train abroad before Tokyo Olympics

India's boxers to train abroad before Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India's nine Olympic-bound boxers will travel abroad for a three-week training stint after getting a few days' break following a record-shattering medal haul by the country's pugilists at the recently-concluded Asian Championships in Dubai.

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1-0 to all but knock their rivals out of the title race on Saturday, while second-placed Atletico Madrid stayed seven points behind the Catalans with a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Isco finally finds net as Real Madrid stroll into King's Cup last 16!

Isco finally finds net as Real Madrid stroll into King's Cup last 16!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Madrid went into halftime with a three-goal lead after Marco Asensio scored twice in three minutes and debutant Javi Sanchez also got on the scoresheet late in the half.

'Our boxers surpassed expectations'

'Our boxers surpassed expectations'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

They showed big hearts. They were unfazed by the stature of their rivals and that's what is very important. You respect your rival but don't get intimidated by his CV, says India's High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva.

Boxer Thapa wins historic gold at President's Cup

Boxer Thapa wins historic gold at President's Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa became India's first gold-medallist at the President's Cup boxing tournament after getting a walkover in the final.

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.

King's Cup: Second string Real Madrid held by Numancia but reach quarters

King's Cup: Second string Real Madrid held by Numancia but reach quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

With a comfortable first-leg advantage, Zinedine Zidane rested much of his first team, making 10 changes from the line-up that struggled to a disappointing draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday to fall 16 points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Mary Kom breaks quarantine protocol

Mary Kom breaks quarantine protocol

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Mary Kom was supposed to be in a 14-day quarantine but she broke the protocol when she attended the breakfast hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind

Sparring in times of social distancing: Not for boxers

Sparring in times of social distancing: Not for boxers

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju, following an online interaction with the Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh and the boxers, including Mary Kom, on Sunday said all necessary precautions will be put in place before sparring can commence again.

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Former player and reserve team boss Santiago Solari has been put in caretaker charge after negotiations between the club and former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte broke down on Monday, the club added.

Barcelona skipper Iniesta to miss Super Cup 2nd leg

Barcelona skipper Iniesta to miss Super Cup 2nd leg

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Barcelona said captain Iniesta would miss the match after he was not able to train with his team mates on Tuesday ahead of the encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the Catalans will look to overturn a 3-1 deficit.

La Liga announces fixtures as season re-start looms large

La Liga announces fixtures as season re-start looms large

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The season kick backs into action with a local derby between Sevilla and Real Betis on June 11 and there will be fixtures for the following seven days, with Barca hosting Leganes on June 16

SEE: How Nadal is helping Spain to battle COVID-19

SEE: How Nadal is helping Spain to battle COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Rafael Nadal has issued a rallying cry and called on Spanish athletes to help raise 11 million euros ($12.07 million) to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Spain is one of the most badly affected countries in the world with over 56,000 cases and the parliament voted to extend the coronavirus lockdown to at least April 12 after the death toll rose to over 4,000 by Thursday.

All set but still a year to go: Coaches back to drawing board after Tokyo postponement

All set but still a year to go: Coaches back to drawing board after Tokyo postponement

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The deadly COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented postponement as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Japanese government and the athletes world over agreed that Olympics in July-August this year could not have gone ahead in the present circumstances.

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Boxers reached Amman from Assisi on February 27 and were found all clear after undergoing the mandatory screening for symptoms. Jordan has so far recorded only one positive case.

Football: 'Player value will fall by 18% post-COVID'

Football: 'Player value will fall by 18% post-COVID'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The suspension of soccer leagues across Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic will see overall player value drop by 6.6 billion euros ($7.5 billion), or about 18%, in the transfer market, KPMG's global head of sports Andrea Sartori said. The majority of leagues have resumed or are in the process of restarting their seasons behind closed doors before the transfer window reopens, with clubs still reeling from the financial impact of the months-long shutdown.

Atletico hoping against hope as history repeats itself at the Bernabeu

Atletico hoping against hope as history repeats itself at the Bernabeu

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Real's victory at the Santiago Bernabeu means they are poised to knock Atletico out of the competition for the fourth successive year.

La Liga: Getafe resume with 2-1 defeat at Granada

La Liga: Getafe resume with 2-1 defeat at Granada

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Dramatic finale as Valencia denied by 10-man Levante

La Liga: Bale strike gives Madrid narrow win

La Liga: Bale strike gives Madrid narrow win

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Gareth Bale ended a three-month goal drought in La Liga to give Real Madrid a nervy 1-0 win away to basement club Huesca on Sunday, taking his side back into the top four at the expense of Alaves.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona earned a narrow 1-0 win over Real Valladolid to move seven points clear at the top, while Real Madrid lost 2-1 at home against Girona to fall to third behind Atletico Madrid.