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Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Gerard Moreno -- who scored against Manchester United before the Europa League final in Gdansk went to penalties -- rescued Unai Emery's side in the 73rd with a side-foot finish after a back-heel from Boulaye Dia.

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement on Monday.

Ill-fated Casillas injured again

Ill-fated Casillas injured again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas was forced off in the 15th minute of Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League Group B romp at Galatasaray after sustaining a rib injury in a collision with team mate Sergio Ramos.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The 19-year-old fired in from the edge of the box in the 66th minute to break stiff Chinese resistance in the Group B encounter.

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'We are going through difficult and complicated moments and with respect to what could happen in the future we will take it on with calm and wisdom'

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

All the action from around the world last week, in case you missed it.

Why Germany flopped at Euro 2020...

Why Germany flopped at Euro 2020...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Germany return home on Wednesday following their Euro 2020 last 16 exit to England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the heart of fierce criticism after yet another early tournament elimination.

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Spanish prosecutors have won a series of cases against high profile footballers and coaches for tax fraud in recent years, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho.

'You're leaving but your legacy will forever remain'

'You're leaving but your legacy will forever remain'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

How Real Madrid's players reacted to Zinedine Zidane's stepping down as Real Madrid coach.

Atmospheric audio, virtual stands for La Liga broadcasts

Atmospheric audio, virtual stands for La Liga broadcasts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The virtual sound has been developed with video game company EA SPORTS FIFA, in a project called Sounds of the Stands.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

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

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

PIX: Big wins for Barca, PSG as Lewandowski, Mbappe find net

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Atletico Madrid have recorded five COVID-19 positives, including manager Diego Simeone

Flamboyant Conte roars out of garage and burns up grass

Flamboyant Conte roars out of garage and burns up grass

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Antonio Conte, who spends matches ranting incessantly at his players and the referee from the touchline, is one of the most passionate coaches at Euro 2016 and has led an ageing, technically-limited side further than many felt possible.

Euro: What went wrong for France against Switzerland

Euro: What went wrong for France against Switzerland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Kylian Mbappe missing the decisive kick in the shootout as world champions France were eliminated from Euro 2020 by Switzerland on Monday encapsulated the biggest lesson of an extraordinary night -- you cannot rely on individual brilliance alone.

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Paris St Germain will look at playing Champions League home matches in another country after the French government on Tuesday decided to end the 2019-20 domestic season, the Ligue 1 club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Real make it four in a row; PSG lose to Lyon

Football Extras: Real make it four in a row; PSG lose to Lyon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Karim Benzema scored his sixth goal in four games as Real Madrid beat Alaves 3-0 on Sunday for a fourth successive La Liga victory which took the European champions to within eight points of leaders Barcelona.

UEFA under fire following changes to Champions League

UEFA under fire following changes to Champions League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The recently-announced changes to the Champions League are detrimental to domestic football in Europe and will increase the gap between the wealthiest clubs and the rest, Europe's domestic football leagues (EPFL) said on Thursday.

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.

FA set to announce mid-season EPL break

FA set to announce mid-season EPL break

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Talks have been continuing between the FA, Premier League and Football League regarding the proposal as they look at the possibility of bringing their fixture schedule more in line with the top leagues in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

Real's Ramos gets five-match ban for insulting ref

Real's Ramos gets five-match ban for insulting ref

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was handed a five-match ban by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Thursday, after being sent off and insulting the referee in their King's Cup victory over Celta Vigo.

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India were on Friday drawn with two-time champions Ghana, United States and Colombia in a tough Group A of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup.

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award

Essien ruled out, Torres makes progress

Essien ruled out, Torres makes progress

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Ghana's World Cup preparations suffered a huge setback on Thursday when midfielder Michael Essien was ruled out with a knee injury as Spain's Fernando Torres made progress in his recovery from a knee problem.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Messi, Mourinho spoil Spanish party at FIFA Ballon D'Or

Messi, Mourinho spoil Spanish party at FIFA Ballon D'Or

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the World Player of the Year for the second time in a row on Monday and Jose Mourinho walked off with the coach's award, leaving Spain's World Cup winners disappointed.

La Liga, Serie A clubs to return to group training on Monday

La Liga, Serie A clubs to return to group training on Monday

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Italian PM Conte confirmed that football clubs would return to training on Monday along with other sports teams but could not give any details about when Serie A would resume.

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

FA Cup: Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors; reach final

FA Cup: Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors; reach final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was delighted with the discipline of his team, who ended United's 19-game unbeaten run.

Meet La Liga's talented, young star Emerson Aparecido

Meet La Liga's talented, young star Emerson Aparecido

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Real Betis right-back Emerson Aparecido's first year in La Liga went superbly well, but there is plenty to come from one of the league's most talented and determined rising stars.

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Messi's contract expires at the end of June and there has been no announcement on an extension.

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Jacques Villeneuve may have to take part in a Fame Academy-style contest if he wants to keep his Formula One seat.

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Messi, who failed to turn up for pre-season training on Monday, had previously labelled his side 'weak' and 'inconsistent' after surrendering the league title to rivals Real Madrid.

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A naturally shy character who rarely gave interviews or spoke Spanish in public, Bale never ingratiated himself to Madrid supporters

How players are coping in quarantine...

How players are coping in quarantine...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Norway goalkeeper Oda Maria Bogstad was told she would have to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from Portugal due to fears about the spread of the coronavirus. Bogstad flew from Oslo to Bergen and with the Norwegian FA also cancelling all football activity until at least April 15 to try to contain the virus, she decided not to stick around.

Swiss among World Cup seeds, Italy miss out

Swiss among World Cup seeds, Italy miss out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Switzerland will be among the eight seeded teams at the World Cup draw in December after they leapt to seventh in the latest FIFA rankings announced on Thursday, while Italy were edged out.

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barca

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barca

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said it is his dream to coach his former side

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal is recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis and will continue a course of antibiotics in a bid to be fit for the remainder of the 2014 season, the World No 2's spokesman said on Thursday.

Barca's midfield magician Xavi to bid adieu to boyhood club

Barca's midfield magician Xavi to bid adieu to boyhood club

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will announce on Thursday he is leaving the club he joined as an 11-year-old to sign a lucrative three-year deal with Qatari side Al Sadd, his agent told Reuters on Wednesday.