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Man City eye trophies with Pellegrini appointment

Man City eye trophies with Pellegrini appointment

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Manchester City's wealthy owners have entrusted Manuel Pellegrini with fulfilling their ambitions of a packed trophy cabinet, appointing the former Malaga manager as the successor to the sacked Roberto Mancini on Friday.

Champions League: Russian clubs search for first points

Champions League: Russian clubs search for first points

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Ambitious Russian clubs and Spartak Moscow go in search of their first Champions League points this week as they attempt to improve their country's unimpressive record in the competition.

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao scored a hat-trick and helped Atletico Madrid to their first away win of the season, in a 4-0 victory at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

King's Cup: Levante reach first quarter-final since 1941

King's Cup: Levante reach first quarter-final since 1941

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Levante's extraordinary season continued when they thrashed second-division Alcorcon 4-0 on Wednesday to secure a 5-2 aggregate victory and advance to the King's Cup quarter-finals for the first time in more than 70 years.

Kings Cup: Real scrape to quarters after 'keeper howler

Kings Cup: Real scrape to quarters after 'keeper howler

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Holders Real Madrid were helped into the King's Cup quarter-finals by a goalkeeping howler from Malaga's Willy Caballero on Tuesday which gifted them a 1-0 away win.

Messi, Fabregas give Barca 4-0 win over Osasuna

Messi, Fabregas give Barca 4-0 win over Osasuna

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas each scored twice as Barcelona thrilled the Nou Camp with a crushing 4-0 win over Osasuna in their King's Cup last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

La Liga round-up: Ronaldo aggravates muscle injury

La Liga round-up: Ronaldo aggravates muscle injury

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo aggravated a leg muscle injury in Saturday's 2-1 win over city rivals Atletico, the La Liga club said.

Harish's Take: Dhoni disappoints as captain on Day 2

Harish's Take: Dhoni disappoints as captain on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Clearly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni struggles as captain when it comes to Test matches overseas, as is being witnessed in Australia on the ongoing tour and in England last year.

Real storm back to take charge in Cup

Real storm back to take charge in Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Holders Real Madrid scored three times in 10 minutes at the Bernabeu on Tuesday in a dramatic comeback to beat Malaga 3-2 in their King's Cup last 16 first leg.

Kings Cup: Real, Barca on course for last-eight showdown

Kings Cup: Real, Barca on course for last-eight showdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

King's Cup holders Real Madrid and 2011 runners-up Barcelona are on course to meet in next month's quarter-finals following Friday's draw for the last 16.

Kings Cup: Mirandes knock out Villarreal

Kings Cup: Mirandes knock out Villarreal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

In the space of a few short months, Villarreal's season of promise has been transformed into a battle for La Liga survival after their elimination from the King's Cup by third-tier opposition and the subsequent dismissal of their coach.

Udinese miss out on Champions League after penalty blunder

Udinese miss out on Champions League after penalty blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Udinese missed out on the Champions League for the second season running on Tuesday, losing on penalties to Braga in the play-offs after a comical shoot-out miss to leave Italy with only two clubs in Europe's top competition.

Late Fabregas goal moves Barca closer to title

Late Fabregas goal moves Barca closer to title

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas moved Barcelona a step closer to the La Liga title with a late strike in a laboured 1-0 victory at home to mid-table Levante on Saturday.

Arsenal had no choice but to sell Van Persie: Wenger

Arsenal had no choice but to sell Van Persie: Wenger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Striker Robin Van Persie wanted to leave Arsenal and left the club with no choice but to sell him, manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday after the Dutch international joined Manchester United.

CL Preview: Juve's Conte cannot afford another selection mishap

CL Preview: Juve's Conte cannot afford another selection mishap

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Antonio Conte made an uncharacteristic hash of his team selection against Bayern Munich last week and the Juventus coach cannot afford to get it wrong again as his side chase a two-goal deficit on Wednesday.

La Liga: Fabregas, Alexis help Barca maul Mallorca 5-0

La Liga: Fabregas, Alexis help Barca maul Mallorca 5-0

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez were on scintillating form as leaders Barcelona made light of the absence of injured World Player of the Year Lionel Messi with a 5-0 win at home to Real Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday.

La Liga: Real, Barca draw as Europe takes priority

La Liga: Real, Barca draw as Europe takes priority

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Barcelona and Real Madrid both drew away against sides battling relegation in La Liga on Saturday as the top two focused their attentions on next week's Champions League quarter-finals.

10-man Osasuna bring Levante down to earth, Barca thump Mallorca

10-man Osasuna bring Levante down to earth, Barca thump Mallorca

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Levante's first experience of life at the top of La Liga in their 102-year history ended when the surprise early pacesetters suffered a first defeat of the season in a 2-0 loss at 10-man Osasuna on Sunday.

Ronaldo grabs Real hat-trick ahead of United tie

Ronaldo grabs Real hat-trick ahead of United tie

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up in style for Wednesday's Champions League showdown with former club Manchester United by claiming a hat-trick and an assist as Real Madrid crushed Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga on Saturday.

La Liga: Rampant Ronaldo lifts Real, Barca thump Sevilla

La Liga: Rampant Ronaldo lifts Real, Barca thump Sevilla

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi scored twice as Ronaldo's Real Madrid came from behind to beat promoted Hercules 3-1 and Messi's Barcelona humbled 10-man Sevilla 5-0 in La Liga on Saturday.

Argentina, Venezuela stars arrive amid fan frenzy

Argentina, Venezuela stars arrive amid fan frenzy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The countdown for the city's date with Lionel Messi began as Argentinian footballers including the star strikers Gonzalo Higuan and Sergio Aguero arrived in Kolkata along with 19 members of Venezuela team in different batches for their FIFA International friendly on September 2.

Barca refuse to file complaint against Mourinho

Barca refuse to file complaint against Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

European champions Barcelona have refrained from making an official complaint against Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for last week's eye poking incident and have called for an easing of tensions with their arch-rivals.

La Liga: Atletico, Real trim gap on leaders Barcelona

La Liga: Atletico, Real trim gap on leaders Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Atletico Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona's defeat at Real Sociedad and closed to within eight points of the La Liga leaders when Adrian and Koke struck in a 2-0 win at home to Levante on Sunday.

La Liga: Barca suffer first defeat this term

La Liga: Barca suffer first defeat this term

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Leaders Barcelona suffered their first defeat in La Liga this season when Real Sociedad stormed back from two-goals down and made the most of a red card for Gerard Pique to record a 3-2 home win on Saturday.

Marvellous Messi hits four in Guardiola's Barca farewell

Marvellous Messi hits four in Guardiola's Barca farewell

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Lionel Messi scored four goals to take his La Liga tally to 50 this season as Barcelona hammered Espanyol 4-0 on Saturday in an emotional last game at the Nou Camp for outgoing coach Pep Guardiola.

LFW: The buzz on boots, bags, jewels

LFW: The buzz on boots, bags, jewels

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The accessories showing at Lakme Fashion Week was a treat for the ladies, with shoes, handbags and creative jewellery taking centrestage.

La Liga: Barcelona rout Rayo to keep Real waiting

La Liga: Barcelona rout Rayo to keep Real waiting

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Barcelona kept Real Madrid's La Liga title celebrations on hold for a few days at least with a crushing 7-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday after Real had cruised to a 3-0 home win over Sevilla.

Barca end the year on a high as Real lose

Barca end the year on a high as Real lose

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona ended 2012 on a high when Lionel Messi struck his 91st goal of the year in a 3-1 win at Real Valladolid while their arch-rivals Real Madrid slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Malaga.

Real restore four-point lead as Ronaldo 'tricks again

Real restore four-point lead as Ronaldo 'tricks again

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Leaders Real Madrid restored their four-point advantage over chasing Barcelona when Cristiano Ronaldo netted his seventh hat-trick of the La Liga campaign in a 4-1 drubbing of city neighbours Atletico on Wednesday.

La Liga: Barca on Real's heels after thumping Zaragoza

La Liga: Barca on Real's heels after thumping Zaragoza

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Barcelona trimmed the gap to leaders Real Madrid to three points when Lionel Messi struck twice in a 4-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened 10-man Real Zaragoza in La Liga on Saturday.

Record-breaking Messi helps Barca to close win over Betis

Record-breaking Messi helps Barca to close win over Betis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The unstoppable Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year and kept unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona six points clear of Atletico Madrid in a nervy 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday.

La Liga: Title race heats up as Real draw vs Villareal

La Liga: Title race heats up as Real draw vs Villareal

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Real Madrid conceded a late freekick to draw for the second time in four days as they were held 1-1 at struggling Villarreal, cutting their lead at the top of La Liga cut to six points on Wednesday.

Smart Dealers: Europe's best-selling football clubs

Smart Dealers: Europe's best-selling football clubs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The policy of buying players cheap and selling them for a higher price a few years on is a business model that worked well for clubs like Atletico Madrid and FC Porto. With the transfer window open for the next few weeks, Rediff.com takes a look at clubs that made smart deals over the years.

Ronaldo double gives Real comeback win at Betis

Ronaldo double gives Real comeback win at Betis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 31st and 32nd La Liga goals of the season to lift Real Madrid to a 3-2 comeback win at Real Betis on Saturday that stretched their lead over second-placed Barcelona to 13 points.

Barca beat Celta to equal best La Liga start

Barca beat Celta to equal best La Liga start

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Barcelona equalled the La Liga record for the most points after 10 games and moved three clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday.

La Liga: Messi stars in Barca win over Valencia

La Liga: Messi stars in Barca win over Valencia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Lionel Messi scored four as Barcelona came from behind to thrash Valencia 5-1 at home, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid back to 10 points on Sunday.

Dubai group to buy Spanish club Getafe

Dubai group to buy Spanish club Getafe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Royal Emirates Group will buy La Liga club Getafe for about 90 million euros ($129.6 million), the Dubai firm said on Wednesday following earlier reports it was eyeing a Spanish soccer team.

CL: Real ride on Ronaldo hat-trick, City, PSG flop

CL: Real ride on Ronaldo hat-trick, City, PSG flop

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 Champions League win at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday but big spending trio Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain and Manchester City failed to win.

La Liga: Barca drop points at Espanyol, go five behind Real

La Liga: Barca drop points at Espanyol, go five behind Real

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Barcelona slipped five points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid when Alvaro Vazquez netted a shock late equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Sunday.

'Ronaldo could return for Spurs game'

'Ronaldo could return for Spurs game'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo should be fit to play a part in Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Tottenham Hotspur, coach Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.