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PIX: Albania strike late to hold Croatia in thriller

PIX: Albania strike late to hold Croatia in thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Croatia and Albania at Hamburg Volksparkstadion, in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday.

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.

How Much Money Does An IPL Game Make?

How Much Money Does An IPL Game Make?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

At $16.8 million per match, the IPL is only behind America's National Football League.

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Indian football needs to work together and move in the same direction.' 'Only then will the competition in India improve, and the Indian national team will improve.'

Catalonia vote: Barca's Pique commits to staying with Spain

Catalonia vote: Barca's Pique commits to staying with Spain

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said on Wednesday that he considered quitting the Spanish national team over criticism for his views on the Catalan independence referendum, but decided against it because it would play into the hands of his detractors.

Euro 2024: What's going wrong for Croatia?

Euro 2024: What's going wrong for Croatia?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Like a medieval army picking an elevated spot to engage in battle, Albania were happy to concede territory up the field in favour of packing the final third, safe in the knowledge that Croatia would not hurt them.

New Spain coach Enrique promises evolution - and surprises

New Spain coach Enrique promises evolution - and surprises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Spain's new coach Luis Enrique said on Thursday that his tenure in charge of the 2010 world champions would be all about 'evolution, not revolution' but the former Barcelona manager also promised plenty of surprises in his first squad.

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

After a shaky start to England's European Championship campaign that had critics questioning his starting spot, Phil Foden insists his partnership with Jude Bellingham will only flourish.

Manager of Spain's 'invincibles', Del Bosque to retire

Manager of Spain's 'invincibles', Del Bosque to retire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Former Sevilla coach Joaquin Caparros and current Granada manager Paco Jemez both said earlier on Thursday that they were interested in the position if Del Bosque was to leave.

Spain's La Liga aiming for June 12 restart

Spain's La Liga aiming for June 12 restart

Rediff.com11 May 2020

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said he hopes Spanish soccer will resume on June 12 after being halted for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. All clubs in Spain's top two divisions began testing players for the virus last week and many including La Liga champions Barcelona started individual training, the second step of the league's four-phase protocol for returning to action.

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

Hottest Football Transfers: Chelsea sign Spain striker Costa from Atletico

Hottest Football Transfers: Chelsea sign Spain striker Costa from Atletico

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Chelsea have signed Spain World Cup striker Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid, the Stamford Bridge club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Why coach sacking will not affect Spain...

Why coach sacking will not affect Spain...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Spain's decision to sack coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup will have little impact on the quality of the 2010 world champions' game, Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said on Thursday.

Media reacts to exit: 'Spain step back 10 years'

Media reacts to exit: 'Spain step back 10 years'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain arrived at the World Cup convinced they were ready to rule world football again but Sunday's defeat to Russia in the last 16 has set the 2010 champions back a decade and brought an end to a glorious generation.

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Alves had previously denied any sexual encounter with the woman who filed a complaint in January about an alleged sexual assault in a restroom at an exclusive Barcelona nightclub.

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The three-judge panel denied a request by Alves's lawyer Ines Guardiola for the trial to be suspended on the basis that he was not given enough time to prepare for his first police interview after his arrest and had suffered a parallel trial by media.

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.

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.

Venus Williams just got her own Barbie doll!

Venus Williams just got her own Barbie doll!

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The former world number one said she hoped to motivate young girls into sports with the doll.

Meet Robert Moreno, Spain's new soccer coach

Meet Robert Moreno, Spain's new soccer coach

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Moreno, who holds a degree from the University of Barcelona in trade and international relations, began working alongside Luis Enrique with Barcelona's B team in 2010 in the scouting department.

'Consequences' for Spain after exit: Del Bosque

'Consequences' for Spain after exit: Del Bosque

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said there would be "consequences", including potentially for himself, after the holders' shock elimination from the World Cup on Wednesday, but that he needed time to reflect.

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.

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Images from the Nations League matches.

It's official, Spain's reign is over

It's official, Spain's reign is over

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

And so it was official. The reign of Spain was not merely on the wane - it was over.

Euro 2016: Italy defeat shows Spain's golden era ended

Euro 2016: Italy defeat shows Spain's golden era ended

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Like an ailing heavyweight, Spain and their hopes of a third straight European title ended in a tame surrender as their 2-0 defeat by Italy represented the definitive end to a golden era in their footballing history. A first-half effort from defender Giorgio Chiellini and a stoppage-time goal by striker Graziano Pelle sent the Azzurri into the quarter-finals at Euro 2016 and left Spain to mull over a second successive failure on the international stage.

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

A summary of the man's football matches at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Euro: 10 Spain players drug tested by UEFA

Euro: 10 Spain players drug tested by UEFA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Two-time defending champions Spain's preparations for their Euro last 16 match with Italy were disrupted as 10 players were forced to take an anti-doping control by UEFA on Saturday.

Euro 2016: Club spirit saw Italy brush aside Spain

Euro 2016: Club spirit saw Italy brush aside Spain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Forget Italy's image of Catenaccio (or "door chain defence"). Antonio Conte's Italy showed in a 2-0 defeat of Spain at Euro 2016 on Monday that they can do unchained attacking football too. The Azzurri, who will take on world champions Germany in a fascinating quarter-final on Saturday, had promised they would not be afraid to go forward against Spain.

Find out who is the top footballer in Indian team

Find out who is the top footballer in Indian team

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

MS Dhoni is number one football player in Indian team, revealed Rohit Sharma

Dada, Didi At Real Madrid Home

Dada, Didi At Real Madrid Home

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid along with La Liga President Javier Tebas.

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

After flop show against Portugal, Spain's 'keeper De Gea 'needs time and oxygen'

After flop show against Portugal, Spain's 'keeper De Gea 'needs time and oxygen'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Manchester United keeper let a tame shot from Cristiano Ronaldo through his arms for Portugal's second goal on Friday and has been criticised in Spain for his badly positioned defensive wall when Ronaldo struck the late equaliser.

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Fernando Hierro is Spain's new coach for World Cup

Fernando Hierro is Spain's new coach for World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Sporting Director of Spain's Football Federation (RFEF) Fernando Hierro has been named the national team's new coach for the duration of the World Cup in Russia, the Federation said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Financial gap persists despite Women's World Cup success

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Spain's captain Olga Carmona -- the scorer of Sunday's deciding goal -- plays for Real Madrid, where the women's team generated revenues of 1.4 million euros in the 2021/22 season, according to Deloitte. That compared with the Real Madrid men's teams revenues of 713.8 million euros in the same season.

Football players test positive for coronavirus

Football players test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Valencia and Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay said on Sunday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first La Liga player to confirm he has the virus that has wreaked havoc on global sport.

Chelsea's Costa out of Spain squad through injury

Chelsea's Costa out of Spain squad through injury

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been ruled out of Spain's matches against Macedonia and England through injury, the Spanish football federation said on Thursday. Costa had been struggling to shake off a groin injury he suffered in Chelsea's 5-0 Premier League win over Everton on Saturday and immediately underwent medical tests when he met up with the Spain squad.

Spalletti lambasted by Italian media over Euros exit

Spalletti lambasted by Italian media over Euros exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Italy's media lambasted the country's soccer squad over their elimination from Euro 2024 at the hands of Switzerland on Saturday

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Germany, once the undisputed kings of European football, enter Euro 2024 with a point to prove

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'But this was our first match point, if we compare this to tennis, our second match point comes against Portugal. We're still alive and dreaming'