Simon Baskett

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Spain cast aside millstone
Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

"Football was the winner" is one of the most over-worn cliches in the game but it...

Second string Spain too good for Greece
Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Departing European champions Greece lost their third game out of three when they were...

Spain take matters into their own hands
Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Spain are unbeaten in 18 matches and have won their last eight on the trot. Their...

Rijkaard to leave Barcelona
Rediff.com9 May 2008

Frank Rijkaard will leave Barcelona at the end of the season and former captain Pep...

Barca lose ground after draw at Valladolid
Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The Catalans made a lethargic start and fell behind in the 16th minute when striker...

Nadal overcomes Baghdatis to set up Murray clash
Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

World number two Rafael Nadal recovered from an unsteady start to overpower Marcos...

Murray cruises through to Madrid second round
Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

British number one Andy Murray continued his return to form with a classy 6-4 6-1 win...

Real sell Emerson to Milan
Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Brazilian midfielder Emerson will return to Italy to play for AC Milan after just one...

Henry completes 24-million euro move to Barca
Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

He was unveiled at the Nou Camp after passing a medical and putting pen to paper on a...

Team spirit behind Real success
Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Real Madrid won the league title thanks to a new-found team spirit, pragmatic style of...

Beckham deserves England recall, says Capello
Rediff.com25 May 2007

David Beckham is in the best form of his life and should be recalled to the England...

Valencia and Inter charged with improper conduct
Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Valencia and Inter Milan have been charged with improper conduct by UEFA after the...

Real, Bayern look for European boost
Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are hoping a return to the European stage in their last...

Barcelona aim to regain lost spark
Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Holders Barcelona host Liverpool in the Champions League knockout on Wednesday.

Ronaldinho strikes twice as Barca pull clear
Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Barcelona forward Ronaldinho recaptured his form on Sunday when he struck twice to lead...

Real dumped out of the Cup by struggling Betis
Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Real Madrid were dumped out of the King's Cup by Primera Liga strugglers Real Betis on...

Can Chelsea emulate Real Madrid?
Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Even if Chelsea enjoy success every season for the next 30 years -- they still won't...

Sharapova hits the highs
Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Mauresmo, Sharapova and Clijsters into semis
Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

'Model ball boys need to focus on the ball'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2006