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Barcelona halt Albacete's run to advance to King's Cup semis

Barcelona halt Albacete's run to advance to King's Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Barcelona stay on course to defend their Copa del Rey title with a 2-1 win over Albacete.

2 high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 dead

2 high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 dead

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Witnesses said the impact felt like an earthquake, while passengers were forced to break windows to escape, resulting in multiple injuries caused by cuts. Several passengers also reported smoke inside the trains and sought medical assistance, Euro News reported.

Puerta denies taking banned drugs

Puerta denies taking banned drugs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The Argentine said there is no truth in a report in a French newspaper that he had tested positive at the 2005 French Open.

Puerta's ban reduced to two years

Puerta's ban reduced to two years

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Argentine Mariano Puerta's record eight-year ban following a positive dope test has been reduced to two years

Sevilla midfielder Puerta dead

Sevilla midfielder Puerta dead

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta died three days after collapsing during a Spanish Primera Liga match.

Gaudio beats replacement Puerta at Masters

Gaudio beats replacement Puerta at Masters

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

Puerta stood in for Spain's Rafael Nadal, who withdrew from the Shanghai event earlier in the day with an ankle injury.

Nadal beats Puerta to enter semis

Nadal beats Puerta to enter semis

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

The top seed beat Mariano Puerta in 72 minutes to set up a semi-final with France's Paul-Henri Mathieu in the Montreal Masters.

Gaudio to face Puerta in final

Gaudio to face Puerta in final

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Gaston Gaudio beat Alberto Martin in straight sets to set up an all-Argentine final against wildcard Mariano Puerta in the Buenos Aires Open.

Puerta gets record eight-year drugs ban

Puerta gets record eight-year drugs ban

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The ITF said its independent Anti-Doping Tribunal ruled that 27-year-old Argentine tested positive for the banned stimulant etilefrine after his French Open final defeat by Spain's Rafael Nadal in June.

No way back for Puerta

No way back for Puerta

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

The Argentine was banned for eight years after testing positive banned stimulant etilefrine

Puerta slumps to defeat in Tokyo

Puerta slumps to defeat in Tokyo

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive weeks from 2005 in the ATP's top 10, 209 of them at number one and at the age of 24 became the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam.

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Jose Mourinho's side top Group G with a maximum nine points, three clear of second-placed Slavia.

LaLiga: Madrid thrash Valencia; Barca struggle

LaLiga: Madrid thrash Valencia; Barca struggle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr both scored a brace to give the LaLiga leaders a 4-1 home win over Valencia

Europa League PIX: Roma finish second in group, Liverpool lose

Europa League PIX: Roma finish second in group, Liverpool lose

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Rennes denied late Europa League equaliser due to little-known rule

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win a 24th Grand Slam singles title and equal Margaret Court's record haul.

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

UEFA said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilised, with officials saying he was conscious. Following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

La Liga: Levante eke out late draw with Sevilla

La Liga: Levante eke out late draw with Sevilla

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Unbeaten in six games, the draw leaves third-placed Sevilla on 51 points, four ahead of Real Sociedad and five ahead of both Getafe and Atletico Madrid, while Levante are 12th on 35 points.

Nadal wins French Open crown

Nadal wins French Open crown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

Rafael Nadal beat unseeded Argentine Mariano Puerta 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 in a rousing French Open final on Sunday.

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.

Moya crashes out in Buenos Aires

Moya crashes out in Buenos Aires

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Moya, who went through his first two matches without dropping a set, won the first of his 18 singles titles in Buenos Aires 10 years ago.

Nalbandian gives Argentina lead

Nalbandian gives Argentina lead

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

David Nalbandian won his delayed singles match and then teamed up with Mariano Puerta to win the doubles.

Nadal tames Federer to enter final

Nadal tames Federer to enter final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

The Spanish ace will meet Argentina's Mariano Puerta in Sunday's title round for the French Open men's singles crown.

Gaudio wins second straight title

Gaudio wins second straight title

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The claycourt specialist won 6-4 6-4 as he followed up last week's win in Vina del Mar, Chile with another title, his first on home soil.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Factbox on Rafael Nadal's French Open final wins

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Tennis Hall of Shame...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.

AC Milan beat Sevilla to win European Super Cup

AC Milan beat Sevilla to win European Super Cup

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Champions League winners AC Milan clinched an emotional European Super Cup for a record fifth time with a 3-1 victory over Sevilla on Friday.

Sevilla end losing streak at Osasuna

Sevilla end losing streak at Osasuna

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Sevilla earned their first point in four matches when they came from behind to draw 1-1 away to Osasuna.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

Davydenko in Masters semi-final

Davydenko in Masters semi-final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Russia's Nikolay Davydenko earned the semi-final berth by beating Gaston Gaudio 6-3, 6-4.

Roddick records 300th career victory

Roddick records 300th career victory

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Andy Roddick defeated French wildcard Thierry Ascione in the first round of the Lyon Grand Prix.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Croatia, Slovakia inch towards first Davis final

Croatia, Slovakia inch towards first Davis final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Both nations took 2-1 leads in their semi-finals with doubles victories.

Nalbandian levels tie after Beck upsets Coria

Nalbandian levels tie after Beck upsets Coria

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

His victory enabled Argentina level the Davis Cup semi-final against Slovakia.

Nadal shows softer side after win

Nadal shows softer side after win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Moya steams ahead

Moya steams ahead

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Top seed Carlos Moya recorded another straight-sets win at the $380,000 Buenos Aires Open on Wednesday.