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Personal glory for Real hero Ronaldo even as big teams fall across Europe

Personal glory for Real hero Ronaldo even as big teams fall across Europe

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Manchester City made it five wins out of five in the Premier League and Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals for Real Madrid but Chelsea and Juventus continued to struggle at the weekend as the Champions League looms.

UEFA Champions League: PSG sweat over Ibra fitness for Barca clash

UEFA Champions League: PSG sweat over Ibra fitness for Barca clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Paris St Germain are sweating over striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's fitness as the French champions look fragile ahead of Barcelona's visit in Champions League Group F on Tuesday.

La Liga: Ronaldo on target again in Villarreal win

La Liga: Ronaldo on target again in Villarreal win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo kept up his rich La Liga scoring form as Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-0 on Saturday to move up to fourth.

Now, Manchester City fans want more trophies from Pellegrini

Now, Manchester City fans want more trophies from Pellegrini

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

It has been a long time arriving but Manuel Pellegrini can finally celebrate some meaningful European silverware - 10 years after arriving in Spain as a relative unknown.

Manchester City vs Barcelona: This time, no inferiority complex!

Manchester City vs Barcelona: This time, no inferiority complex!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

This time we're ready for Barca, says Man City's Nasri.

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Check out the top footballers of the weekend.

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

DON'T MISS: Top images from the week gone by

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by Reuters photographers.

La Liga: Super-sub Negredo helps Valencia go to third

La Liga: Super-sub Negredo helps Valencia go to third

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Valencia climbed above Atletico Madrid and Sevilla into third in La Liga when Alvaro Negredo came off the bench to score a late winner in a 3-2 home victory over his former club Almeria on Saturday.

King's Cup: Torres steals Ronaldo's thunder as holders Real are booted out

King's Cup: Torres steals Ronaldo's thunder as holders Real are booted out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Fernando Torres stole the show with a dramatic double as Atletico Madrid secured a battling 2-2 draw at Real Madrid on Thursday that dumped the holders out of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate.

King's Cup: Caicedo brace fires Espanyol past Valencia

King's Cup: Caicedo brace fires Espanyol past Valencia

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Espanyol's Felipe Caicedo came off the bench and netted two late goals to secure a 2-0 win at home to 10-man Valencia on Tuesday that sent the Barcelona-based club through to the King's Cup quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

15 PHOTOS that make you go ROFL

15 PHOTOS that make you go ROFL

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Here's your weekly digest of odd photos from around the world.

La Liga: Real back to winning ways against Espanyol

La Liga: Real back to winning ways against Espanyol

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

La Liga leaders Real Madrid returned to winning ways after two defeats, making light of playing most of the second half with 10 men to triumph 3-0 at home to mid-table Espanyol on Saturday.

Arsenal in loan deal for Real Madrid striker Morata?

Arsenal in loan deal for Real Madrid striker Morata?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Arsenal are set to bolster their attack with reports suggesting that Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata is on his way to the Emirates.

Real Madrid set club record with 16th consecutive win

Real Madrid set club record with 16th consecutive win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Real Madrid secured a club record 16th straight victory when Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale struck in a laboured 2-1 win at Malaga on Saturday that put them five points clear of second-placed Barcelona in La Liga.

Ronaldo grabs double as Messi breaks goal record

Ronaldo grabs double as Messi breaks goal record

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as leaders Real Madrid subdued Eibar 4-0 on Saturday while Lionel Messi set a La Liga record of 253 goals with a hat-trick in second-placed Barcelona's 5-1 rout of Sevilla.

World Cup chit-chat: Hamstrung Ronaldo named in Portugal's provisional squad

World Cup chit-chat: Hamstrung Ronaldo named in Portugal's provisional squad

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal's World Cup campaign after being named in their provisional 30-man squad for the finals on Tuesday, despite currently being out with a hamstring injury.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

If their rivalry as coaches in Spain is anything to go by, Jose Mourinho will emerge victorious, and possibly by a big margin, when his Chelsea side play Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

'Don't put too much pressure on Bale... leave him alone'

'Don't put too much pressure on Bale... leave him alone'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo knows a thing or two about high expectations and the Portuguese forward has urged people not to put excessive pressure on his new Real Madrid team mate Gareth Bale and allow him time to settle in.

Champions League Preview: Shoestring Swedes hope to upset mighty Madrid

Champions League Preview: Shoestring Swedes hope to upset mighty Madrid

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

When Swedish champions Malmo take on mighty Real Madrid on Wednesday they do so knowing they would probably have to sell their entire squad just to be able to afford a single player from the bench of the Spanish giants.

Isco grabs the opportunity to impress in Gareth Bale's absence

Isco grabs the opportunity to impress in Gareth Bale's absence

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

While Gareth Bale is fully expected to regain his place in the Real Madrid side when he returns from injury, team mate Isco is making the most of his chance to prove his worth on the pitch.

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo strikes twice as Real close in on Atletico

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo strikes twice as Real close in on Atletico

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Real Madrid's rampant Cristiano Ronaldo looked to be back at his best as he scored at the start of each half to set up a 4-0 victory over lowly Osasuna and put the pressure back on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Real Madrid close gap after Barcelona let 2-0 lead slip

Real Madrid close gap after Barcelona let 2-0 lead slip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga was cut to two points on Saturday as they squandered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 at Sevilla while Real Madrid powered their way to a 3-0 home win over Eibar.

Koke takes NorthEast United past Kerala Blasters

Koke takes NorthEast United past Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Spanish striker Sergio Contreras Pardo's opportunistic first-half strike gave NorthEast FC a 1-0 victory over Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Kerala Blasters FC in the second match of the Hero Indian Super League, in Guwahati, on Monday night. The former Marseille frontman, popularly known as Koke, struck at the stroke of half-time with a snap angular right-footer from the top of the box, sending the ball past former England custodian David James's far right.

Football friendlies: Netherlands haunt Spain; Italy hold England

Football friendlies: Netherlands haunt Spain; Italy hold England

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Netherlands revived bitter Spanish memories from last year's World Cup finals when they beat a second-string La Roja 2-0 in a friendly.

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney did not have the faintest idea who Anthony Martial was when the Monaco forward was linked with a move to Old Trafford earlier this week, according to team mate Morgan Schneiderlin.

Soccer Roundup: Meet Manchester United's new 'bully' and more...

Soccer Roundup: Meet Manchester United's new 'bully' and more...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Get the latest from the World of football news and more on Rediff.com.

Isco stars, Ronaldo on par with Raul as Real seal 3-1 win against Bilbao

Isco stars, Ronaldo on par with Raul as Real seal 3-1 win against Bilbao

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

In-form playmaker Isco struck twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted his first goal of the campaign to give Luka Modric-inspired Real Madrid a 3-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.

Xavi still valuable to Barca's plans: Luis Enrique

Xavi still valuable to Barca's plans: Luis Enrique

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has given his backing to Xavi and says the veteran midfielder remains a valuable member of the squad despite having played just 45 minutes in the opening five La Liga games.

Fit-again Ronaldo back to his prolific best

Fit-again Ronaldo back to his prolific best

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Portuguese admitted he had over-stretched himself after having knee problems at the back end of the last season which he carried into the World Cup and then suffered a hamstring injury at the start of this campaign.

Barca coach Martino not willing to rush Neymar

Barca coach Martino not willing to rush Neymar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Barcelona have been keen to avoid overburdening new signing Neymar but Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup second leg at home to Atletico Madrid may see him included in the starting line-up for the first time.

Messi back in training after thigh problem

Messi back in training after thigh problem

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Lionel Messi returned to training with his Barcelona team mates on Monday, suggesting the World Player of the Year could play a part in Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup second leg at home to Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo claims four-goal haul in Elche rout

Ronaldo claims four-goal haul in Elche rout

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his prolific start to the season with four goals, including two penalties, as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Elche 5-1 in La Liga on Tuesday.

La Liga: Bilbao held at Villarreal

La Liga: Bilbao held at Villarreal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Athletic Bilbao missed a chance to tighten their grip on Spain's fourth Champions League qualification place when they had to come from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw at 10-man Villarreal in La Liga on Monday.

La Liga: Ronaldo treble as Real hit eight, Atletico held

La Liga: Ronaldo treble as Real hit eight, Atletico held

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 27th career hat-trick and Gareth Bale struck twice as Real Madrid bounced back in style from consecutive defeats with a thumping 8-2 La Liga win at Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

La Liga: Ronaldo winner for Real, Costa delights Atletico

La Liga: Ronaldo winner for Real, Costa delights Atletico

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo struck midway through the first half as leaders Real Madrid won 1-0 at Malaga in La Liga on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid stayed hot on their heels after Diego Costa netted in a 1-0 victory over Espanyol.

Leaders Real beaten by Aduriz header for Bilbao

Leaders Real beaten by Aduriz header for Bilbao

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

La Liga leaders Real Madrid suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at mid-table Athletic Bilbao on Saturday after a bullet header from Aritz Aduriz in the first half secured the points.

La Liga: Real Madrid back on top after comfortable win at Getafe

La Liga: Real Madrid back on top after comfortable win at Getafe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 25 matches and rejoined Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga when Jese, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric scored in a 3-0 win at Getafe on Sunday.

Real Madrid unconvincing in win over Deportivo

Real Madrid unconvincing in win over Deportivo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Real Madrid returned to winning ways after last weekend's drubbing at Atletico but failed to convince and were whistled by their own fans during a drab 2-0 victory at home to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

From California to Cairo: The SUMMER collection

From California to Cairo: The SUMMER collection

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The hot summer days are back. And as the sun shines bright people step out of their homes to cool off at the beach, take a dip in a pool or simply relax in parks. Rediff.com brings you some the best images from across the northern hemisphere this summer of 2013.

Money made it possible... for Man City and the ilk!

Money made it possible... for Man City and the ilk!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Rediff.com takes a look at the clubs that have made the biggest noise in the transfer market.