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PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too.'

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

Rediff.com16 May 2025

He is the youngest player to debut and score for Spain and in LaLiga, the Champions League and the Euros. He also holds the records for youngest player in a Clasico and youngest scorer in both the Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain fans celebrate World Cup glory

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A wake is expected to take place at a chapel in Gondomar from 4 PM (1500 GMT) and a funeral on Saturday at a church nearby at 10 AM local time, Gondomar's mayor's office said.

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

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.

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday.

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique said football had been unfair to his side after Thursday's dramatic 3-2 defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals.

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Jenni Hermoso, the player at the centre of the scandal after Rubiales grabbed her head and kissed her on her lips, sparking fury over sexist attitudes toward women footballers, on Monday accused the RFEF of trying to divide and manipulate the players.

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Carlo Ancelotti will become Brazil manager after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday.

Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad

Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The 14-year-old forward, currently developing at Al-Nassr's youth academy in Saudi Arabia, will join Portugal for a tournament in Croatia this month, facing Japan, Greece and England in his first taste of international football.

Real Madrid footballers sent into quarantine

Real Madrid footballers sent into quarantine

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Real Madrid has sent all of the members of its soccer and basketball teams home into quarantine after one of the sports club's basketball players tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Spanish club said in a statement on Thursday. All soccer matches in Spain's top division, La Liga, have been suspended for two weeks over fears of the spread of the coronavirus, the league's organising body said in a statement.

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Luka Modric has played almost 600 games for Real and won nearly 30 trophies including a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies.

Ronaldo snubs Club World Cup, confirms he's not going

Ronaldo snubs Club World Cup, confirms he's not going

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World Cup in the United States, despite being courted by clubs participating in the expanded 32-team tournament.

Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal

Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales quit his post on Sunday after three weeks of scandal over allegations he gave an unsolicited kiss to a player.

Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games

Football, Rugby kick-off Paris Olympic games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The sporting action at the Paris Olympics kicked off with two soccer matches on Wednesday.

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The world's first franchise-based rugby sevens league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL), will get under way in Mumbai in June, organisers Rugby India and GMR Sports said on Friday.

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Spain's soccer federation said it would take legal action to defend its president Luis Rubiales.

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Alves had maintained the sex was consensual. The prosecutor was seeking a nine-year prison term.

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year.'

Kiss scandal: Spain's World Cup winners on strike!

Kiss scandal: Spain's World Cup winners on strike!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

All 23 of the World cup-winning squad including Jenni Hermoso, as well as 32 other squad members, said they would not play internationals while Luis Rubiales remains head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

You're the best!: Football world rallies behind Vini

You're the best!: Football world rallies behind Vini

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Real Madrid teammates Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni praised him on social media, calling him the "best player."

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.

Spain captain Busquets calls it a day

Spain captain Busquets calls it a day

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Busquets made 143 appearances for the national team after making his debut in 2009 in a 2-1 win away to Turkey, with only Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas having played more games.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Xabi Alonso quits international football

Xabi Alonso quits international football

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Spain's Xabi Alonso has retired from international football, the World Cup and twice European Championship winning midfielder said on Wednesday.

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

India stun Argentina in U-20 COTIF Cup football tourney

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, and his younger brother Andre Silva were killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday morning.

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Portugal had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Spain in a heavyweight friendly on Wednesday after hammering the crossbar twice and missing a last-gasp open goal.

Calls grow for resignation of Spain's soccer chief

Calls grow for resignation of Spain's soccer chief

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

A spokesperson for the prosecutor's office said the court had received several complaints but would launch a full inquiry only if Hermoso sought one. Hermoso has said she did not want to be kissed.

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

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Former Barca manager Luis Enrique named Spain's national team coach

Former Barca manager Luis Enrique named Spain's national team coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A former midfielder for Sporting Gijon, Real Madrid and Barcelona, Luis Enrique won two Liga titles, one Champions League and three King's Cups as Barca coach between 2014 and 2017.

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Inaki and Nico Williams encounter contrasting fortunes at the World Cup.

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Luis Enrique was sacked as Spain's coach on Thursday after the team's elimination in the last 16 at the World Cup.

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Spain and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia believes that Indian football can touch global heights if the players are given exposure to different leagues abroad and nourish young talents and coaches methodically.

Me and coach's daughter? No pressure, says Spain's Torres

Me and coach's daughter? No pressure, says Spain's Torres

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'We know how to differentiate between when it's family and when we are manager and player'

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.