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Injured Lewandowski doubtful for El Clasico

Injured Lewandowski doubtful for El Clasico

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a torn thigh muscle, the club said on Tuesday, with the Poland captain facing a spell on the sidelines that could rule him out of next week's LaLiga clash against Real Madrid.

Barca panic: Lewandowski's injury could ruin season

Barca panic: Lewandowski's injury could ruin season

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Lewandowski is the leading scorer in LaLiga this season with 25 goals, three more than Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe.

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'They don't allow me to be on the field anymore.'

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Video footage showed several Real players dancing and making gestures towards the Atletico supporters, who responded by throwing objects from the stands.

Is Xabi Alonso set to join Real Madrid?

Is Xabi Alonso set to join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'We've been talking during this week and now it's the right moment to announce it.'

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Spanish media showed no mercy to Barcelona after their epic 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, calling for huge changes at the club after a night that will be difficult to erase from their memory.

Spanish media hails 'last Emperor' Iniesta

Spanish media hails 'last Emperor' Iniesta

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Spanish media paid tribute to Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta after he starred in his side's 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla in the King's Cup final on Saturday.

Barcelona president Rosell to resign: Spanish Media

Barcelona president Rosell to resign: Spanish Media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is to resign in the aftermath of a Spanish court's decision to investigate the signing of Brazilian striker Neymar last year, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

How Spanish media reacted to Barca defeat

How Spanish media reacted to Barca defeat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde's conservatism was cited by the Spanish media as the main reason for their 3-0 defeat at AS Roma on Tuesday that led to a shock Champions League quarter-final elimination being regarded as 'a historic debacle'.

Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen undergoes surgery

Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen undergoes surgery

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Guardiola optimistic of De Bruyne's quick return

La Liga race is over, feels Spanish media

La Liga race is over, feels Spanish media

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Spanish media predicted the end of the Primera Liga title race on Monday after leaders Real Madrid went eight points clear of Barcelona at the weekend.

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have taken steps to tackle an increase in racist abuse with measures including partial stadium closures.

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Man City to face Spurs in League Cup

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona's father had been fighting a long illness and passed away on Friday.

PSG keeper Sergio Rico in intensive care

PSG keeper Sergio Rico in intensive care

Rediff.com28 May 2023

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in intensive care following a riding accident, the club said on Sunday.

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's victory

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Madrid hailed as 'Masters of the Universe' after crushing Juve

Ronaldo set to win Ballon d'or, claims Spanish media

Ronaldo set to win Ballon d'or, claims Spanish media

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Real Madrid star striker Critiano Ronaldo has been reportedly informed that he will be crowned this year's Ballon d'or winner.

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said the 36-year-old Nadal, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, and his wife, Mery Perello, were blessed with a baby boy at a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live.

How Spanish media mourned World Cup's Friday the 13th

How Spanish media mourned World Cup's Friday the 13th

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Spain mourned the national football team's stunning loss to Netherlands in their World Cup opener on Friday with words such as 'humiliation' and 'nightmare' splashed across the front pages of newspapers on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Real Madrid fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.

Cavallo criticises Casillas for deleted 'I'm gay' Twitter post

Cavallo criticises Casillas for deleted 'I'm gay' Twitter post

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

"It's a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ ppl have to go through. To see my role models and legends of the game, make fun out of coming out and of my community, is beyond disrespectful," Cavallo said.

El Clasico: High-flying Real host renewed Barca

El Clasico: High-flying Real host renewed Barca

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Another win would confirm that Barca are heading in the right direction after pushing the reset button following the loss of Lionel Messi in the close season due to their financial problems.

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar

Griezmann back where he belongs

Griezmann back where he belongs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Re-signed by Atletico, the Frenchman to stay at the club till 2026.

Dont mooch, just play, Mbappe, advises Henry

Dont mooch, just play, Mbappe, advises Henry

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

"Nobody likes to be exposed to what you're not good at, you just don't like it. But there is something that is bigger than anything else and that is the club," Henry said on CBS Sports on Tuesday.

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Welsh captain was called a "parasite" and accused of faking a back injury that kept him out of Real Madrid's humiliating loss to Barcelona

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Santiago Sanchez was last heard from on Oct. 1 when he sent friends a picture of himself on the Iraq-Iran border

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

West Ham's Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi would be welcome at the club if he ever decided to leave Barcelona but he does not expect the Argentine forward to do so.

Hazard apologises for laughing after Real defeat

Hazard apologises for laughing after Real defeat

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hazard's two seasons in Spain have been riddled with injuries that have prevented him from hitting top form.

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Barcelona must considerably reduce their wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules.

Chelsea complete Sterling signing; Raphinha joins Barca

Chelsea complete Sterling signing; Raphinha joins Barca

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

England forward Raheem Sterling joined Chelsea on a five-year contract from Manchester City, the two English Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday.

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Luis Enrique has been very important to us and we're all at ease with him.'

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain are still favourites to finish top of Group E above Sweden, Poland and Slovakia but, after struggling to break down conservative sides such as Georgia and Greece in March, they know coming first will not be a procession.

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos suggested after the Barcelona game that the players would not welcome him.

PIX: Nadal joins volunteers in clean-up op after floods in Majorca

PIX: Nadal joins volunteers in clean-up op after floods in Majorca

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The tennis star also opened the doors of his Rafael Nadal Academy to those who were affected by the storm.

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Spanish media had reported that Xavi had been approached by Barca to replace Ernesto Valverde before Quique Setien was appointed in January.

Zidane unfazed by Mourinho talk as Real prepare for Sevilla test

Zidane unfazed by Mourinho talk as Real prepare for Sevilla test

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Spanish media have reported that Real president Florentino Perez would be keen to recruit former coach Mourinho, currently without a club, should Zidane be relieved of his duties.

Russian Smolov breaks Spain's lockdown to return home

Russian Smolov breaks Spain's lockdown to return home

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Celta Vigo's Russia international Fedor Smolov has flouted Spain's lockdown to return to his home country, becoming the second Celta player to break the rules of the state of emergency to fight the coronavirus, Spanish newspaper AS reported. Citing a club source, AS reported that Celta said Smolov had asked permission to return home for personal reasons but they could not grant it as La Liga did not authorise his request.

Was Messi going to join Man City if Catalonia ceded from Spain?

Was Messi going to join Man City if Catalonia ceded from Spain?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Spanish media claims that the Barca talisman was in talks to move to City, a claim that City coach Guardiola denies.