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PHOTOS: Varela seals last-gasp win for Portugal

PHOTOS: Varela seals last-gasp win for Portugal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Portugal's Silvestre Varela came off the bench and smashed home an 87th-minute goal to give his side a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Denmark on Wednesday and keep them on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The donations will go to two wards at Lisbon's Santa Maria hospital and one ward at the Santo Antonio hospital in Porto.

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Even as Portugal clubs began training last week and players found COVID-19 positive, the Portuguese government has issued guidelines for restart of the Primeira Liga.

Why players are worried about Premier League restart

Why players are worried about Premier League restart

Rediff.com11 May 2020

EPL's 'Project Restart' envisages a return to play in June at neutral venues, once given the green light from the government, but players are worried about transmission when sharing the pitch with others in a contact sport.

PHOTOS: Barca, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PHOTOS: Barca, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli for a 4-2 aggregate victory which took the club into the Champions League quarter-finals, where they face Bayern Munich.

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.

More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine

More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Players at Serie A champions Juventus were among those who returned to training following the coronavirus stoppage on Tuesday. The Italian government on Sunday confirmed that professional athletes in both individual and team sports could start training.

Germany's Bundesliga set to be given green light for restart

Germany's Bundesliga set to be given green light for restart

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Germany's Bundesliga is set to be given the green light for a restart, probably from May 15, as part of measures to further ease the country's coronavirus regulations, two people familiar with the preparations told Reuters. The Bundesliga would be the first of the five major European domestic soccer leagues to resume play after a stoppage which has seen almost all football put on hold around the world since mid-March.

Portuguese, Spanish clubs resume training

Portuguese, Spanish clubs resume training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Portugal's top flight football clubs, including Porto and Benfica, resumed training on Monday for the first time since the coronavirus stoppage amid plans to restart the top league on May 30.

As he plotted his way to title win in Oman, Sharath wondered if he had made mistake of his life

As he plotted his way to title win in Oman, Sharath wondered if he had made mistake of his life

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sharath Kamal won his first international title in 10 years on Sunday but midway into the competition, the 37-year-old was forced to wonder if he made the mistake of his life by travelling to Oman amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia is World No 1 Test team; India slip to 3rd

Australia is World No 1 Test team; India slip to 3rd

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Australia have moved to the top of the Test and T20I rankings for men while England continue to lead the men's ODI rankings after the annual update carried out on Friday, which eliminates results from 2016-17. In the latest update, that rates all matches played since May 2019 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent, Australia (116) have taken over from India as the top ranked side in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with New Zealand (115) remaining in second place. India are now third with 114 points.

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri, who will complete 15 years in international football on June 12, is India's highest goal-scorer with 72 strikes from 115 matches. He is the second highest goal-scorer in international football in the world among active players behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine maestro Lionel Messi.

Confederations Cup: Third-place finish for Portugal, beat Mexico 2-1

Confederations Cup: Third-place finish for Portugal, beat Mexico 2-1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Portugal, who missed a spot kick given thanks to the video assistant referees 16 minutes into the match, were awarded a second penalty after 104 minutes when Miguel Layun handled the ball.

FIFA chief favours 'daylight' off-side rule

FIFA chief favours 'daylight' off-side rule

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Football's law-making body the International FA Board (IFAB) will meet on Saturday and discuss VAR and the off-side law, although no proposal has been tabled for a concrete law change.

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Downing Street has said that the prime minister would not be returning to work immediately and will be based at the sprawling 1,000-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, south-east England, for a recovery period on medical advice.

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Portugal had an early effort controversially disallowed by the video referees but they eventually took the lead after 34 minutes through Ricardo Quaresma after a mistake by Carlos Salcedo let Cristiano Ronaldo through on goal.

Massive Portugal forest fire kills 57

Massive Portugal forest fire kills 57

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Policia Judiciaria Nacional director Almeida Rodrigues ruled out arson. He said: "The PJ, together with the GNR police force, have managed to establish the origin of the fire and it's all clearly pointing towards natural causes.

PM to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

PM to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said Modi would visit Portugal on June 24, the US on June 25 and 26, and the Netherlands on June 27.

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The 1970 Brazil side, led by Pele and featuring names such as Gerson, Tostao, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto, is frequently rated the greatest team of all time. They won all seven of their matches in Mexico, culminating with a 4-1 over Italy in the final at the Aztec stadium. The life-size statue of Pele, dressed in the strip worn by the 1970 team, bore a close resemblance to the former Santos and New York Cosmos striker, unlike many of the statues of famous footballers unveiled recently around the globe.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Veterans Arjen Robben (21) and Wesley Sneijder (34) laid the groundwork for a Dutch victory in coach Dick Advocaat's first game in charge.

Will Coronavirus see the scrapping of VAR?

Will Coronavirus see the scrapping of VAR?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'I haven't heard any serious proposals regarding the protection of the referees'

Bengaluru Open: India's singles challenge ends; Paes in doubles SF

Bengaluru Open: India's singles challenge ends; Paes in doubles SF

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

India's leading players Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Sumit Nagal lost in the pre-quarter-finals, ending India's challenge in the men's singles, of the Bengaluru Open, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Manchester City must rebuild for title challenge: Guardiola

Euro: Portugal vs Spain semi-final prospects

Euro: Portugal vs Spain semi-final prospects

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Prospects for the first Euro 2012 semi-final to be played between Portugal and Spain.

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Denmark's Superliga to resume on May 28 says Danish League Association

Man United bolster midfield with Fernandes signing

Man United bolster midfield with Fernandes signing

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Manchester United completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon on a 5-1/2 year contract, with an option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Fernandes recorded 63 goals and 52 assists in 137 appearances for Sporting, and had been linked with a move to Old Trafford over the last six months.

What do countries look like after easing lockdowns

What do countries look like after easing lockdowns

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Italy, Spain, Portugal and India are among the countries easing coronavirus restrictions. Social distancing, mask wearing are the new norms as these countries continue to battle the virus pandemic, but are venturing out of their homes after extended periods of staying at home.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

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.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

Soccer PIX: Tranmere oust Watford; Atletico stunned

Soccer PIX: Tranmere oust Watford; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Watford knocked out of FA Cup; third-tier side Cultural Leonesa shock Madrid team.

2020 could be Cristiano Ronaldo's year. Here's why...

2020 could be Cristiano Ronaldo's year. Here's why...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Here are all the records he can break this year.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo headed an early winner as Portugal beat hosts Russia 1-0 in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday to go top of Group A and spoil Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's 100th cap.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo continues scoring run in Juventus win

PHOTOS: Ronaldo continues scoring run in Juventus win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal, which took his league tally for the season to 21, meant that he joined Fabio Quagliarella and Gabriel Batistuta as the only players to have scored in 11 consecutive league appearances. He also reached yet another milestone with his 1,000th match for club and country in a remarkable career which has seen him play for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Portugal.

Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos appointed India U-17 coach

Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos appointed India U-17 coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday appointed Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos as the head coach of the India U-17 team for the FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to be held in October this year.

Photos: Calm Germany, Portugal book quarter-final berths

Photos: Calm Germany, Portugal book quarter-final berths

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Cool-headed Germany extended their Euro 2012 winning streak to reach the last eight with a solid 2-1 victory over Denmark on Sunday as two goals from an inspired Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal through and sent the Dutch packing.

Just where is Bollywood bringing in the New Year?

Just where is Bollywood bringing in the New Year?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The stars have taken off to bring in the New Year, and their travels are exactly what dreams are made of! Here's looking at some star destinations.