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Brazil's Neymar to sign with Barcelona on Monday

Brazil's Neymar to sign with Barcelona on Monday

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Brazil's gifted World Cup hope Neymar is moving to Spanish champions Barcelona, the striker said on Saturday, and will sign a five-year contract on Monday.

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Former club captain Pep Guardiola will replace Frank Rijkaard as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, Spanish media reported.

Chelsea, Barcelona falter

Chelsea, Barcelona falter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

A round-up of weekend action in the main European leagues.

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Al-Nassr last week cancelled their two-game China tour due to the absence of the 38-year-old Ronaldo.

Champions League PIX: Atletico stun Barcelona at fortress

Champions League PIX: Atletico stun Barcelona at fortress

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Holders Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League after being stifled by a brilliantly well-organised Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona under investigation over Neymar deal

Barcelona under investigation over Neymar deal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Barcelona's payment of 40 million euros to a company owned by Neymar's father as part of the Brazil forward's 57.1 million euros transfer fee is being investigated by Spanish state prosecutors for misappropriation of funds.

Barcelona's signing of Neymar being investigated by court

Barcelona's signing of Neymar being investigated by court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Barcelona have been ordered by a local court to provide details about the signing of Neymar before a decision is made on whether to open proceedings against club president Sandro Rosell for the misappropriation of funds.

REVEALED! What cost Barcelona La Liga title

REVEALED! What cost Barcelona La Liga title

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Barcelona's inconsistency over the season had cost them the La Liga title, coach Luis Enrique has said.

It's a deal! Neymar signs five-year contract extension with Barcelona

It's a deal! Neymar signs five-year contract extension with Barcelona

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Brazilian striker Neymar has extended his contract with Barcelona until June 2021, the Catalan club said in a statement on Friday.

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Turan has been accused of sexual harassment, unlicensed possession of weapons and causing intentional injury over the fight with singer Berkay Sahin, Anadolu news agency said.

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.

Sports shorts: Barcelona agree to sign Suarez from Liverpool

Sports shorts: Barcelona agree to sign Suarez from Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Barcelona have agreed to buy disgraced Uruguay forward Luis Suarez from English Premier League side Liverpool, the two clubs said on Friday.

Real, Barcelona seeking Champions League solace

Real, Barcelona seeking Champions League solace

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Primera Liga champions and leaders Real are at home to Greek title-holders Olympiakos Piraeus while injury-hit Barcelona are away to Rangers in this week's Champions League fixtures.

Bayern, Barcelona would have sacked me by now : Pep Guardiola

Bayern, Barcelona would have sacked me by now : Pep Guardiola

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Bayern Munich and Barcelona would have sacked him if he had overseen a similar campaign to the one his Manchester City team have had at either of the European powerhouses.

Barcelona sign centre back Umtiti on five-year deal

Barcelona sign centre back Umtiti on five-year deal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Barcelona have signed centre back Samuel Umtiti from Olympique Lyon for 25 million euros ($27.75 million), the La Liga winners said on Tuesday.

Barcelona survive scare

Barcelona survive scare

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Barcelona recovered from two goals behind to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Real Zaragoza in the Spanish Primera Liga.

PIX: Mbappe double as PSG thrash Dijon; Barcelona sink Sevilla

PIX: Mbappe double as PSG thrash Dijon; Barcelona sink Sevilla

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Barcelona forwards Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi fired the Catalans to a confidence-boosting 2-0 win at in-form Sevilla on Saturday to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Messi signs new contract with Barcelona until 2018

Messi signs new contract with Barcelona until 2018

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The 25-year-old penned a deal agreed in December, which includes a two-year extension on his previous agreement and secures his services until he is 31.

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork as Barcelona were held 0-0 by Espanyol in a hard fought derby that could see Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.

Champions League PHOTOS: Barcelona book their place in final

Champions League PHOTOS: Barcelona book their place in final

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Barcelona's Neymar struck twice to put the Spanish side in the Champions League final despite a 3-2 loss at Bayern Munich on Tuesday as they progressed 5-3 on aggregate and will face Real Madrid or Juventus next month.

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.

Wasteful Barcelona held in Kazan again

Wasteful Barcelona held in Kazan again

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Russian side Rubin Kazan continued to frustrate Barcelona by holding the Spanish side to a 1-1 draw in Champions League Group D on Wednesday.

La Liga: Barcelona survive tough test; Suarez and Neymar strike

La Liga: Barcelona survive tough test; Suarez and Neymar strike

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Goals from the prolific duo of Luis Suarez and Neymar earned Barcelona a tight 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Saturday to propel them nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

PHOTOS: Messi double lifts Barcelona, Man City advance

PHOTOS: Messi double lifts Barcelona, Man City advance

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The dazzling Lionel Messi returned from illness to score yet another double to help Barcelona ease into the knockout stages of the Champions League for a 13th successive year with their 2-0 win at Celtic on Wednesday.

Chelsea draw Barcelona

Chelsea draw Barcelona

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Barcelona agree transfer fee for Mascherano

Barcelona agree transfer fee for Mascherano

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Barcelona have agreed a transfer fee with Liverpool for Javier Mascherano and the Argentine midfielder is expected in Spain for a medical this weekend, the clubs said on Friday.

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Real Madrid's stuttering season continued as they were reduced to 10 men and then slumped to an 11th La Liga defeat of the campaign by going down 3-1 at Real Sociedad.

Pedro has no regrets over swapping Barcelona for Chelsea

Pedro has no regrets over swapping Barcelona for Chelsea

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Spain midfielder Pedro has no regrets over leaving Barcelona in search of more playing time, despite failing to nail down a regular starting berth in his debut season at Chelsea. Consigned to life on the fringes of the starting side at the Nou Camp, Pedro joined the Blues in August and scored seven goals in 29 Premier League appearances as he struggled to adapt to life in England. Chelsea mounted a dismal defence of their title this season, finishing 31 points behind winners Leicester City in 10th place, while serial champions Barcelona won their sixth La Liga title in eight years when they beat Granada 3-0 on Saturday.

PIX: 10-man Real Madrid score late to edge Alaves

PIX: 10-man Real Madrid score late to edge Alaves

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A stoppage time header by fullback Lucas Vazquez earned 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 victory at lowly Alaves.

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Ansu Fati is the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.

Neymar back for PSG after Barcelona transfer saga

Neymar back for PSG after Barcelona transfer saga

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The Brazilian is likely to make his first appearance of the season for the Ligue 1 leaders at home against Racing Strasbourg on Saturday.

Manchester City vs Barcelona: This time, no inferiority complex!

Manchester City vs Barcelona: This time, no inferiority complex!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

This time we're ready for Barca, says Man City's Nasri.

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Neymar is close to signing a three-year contract extension with Barcelona that will tie the Brazil captain to the La Liga champions until June 2021, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old forward is a reported target of top European clubs and his current deal expires in June 2018. El Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday that Manchester United were launching a "total offensive" to acquire Neymar.

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test

After 'crazy' win, Rakitic agrees new deal with Barcelona

After 'crazy' win, Rakitic agrees new deal with Barcelona

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has agreed a new four-year contract with the Spanish champions until 2021, the club said a day after they reached the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing Paris St Germain 6-1.

Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account

Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored with an acrobatic header on his La Liga debut to seal Barcelona's 3-0 win over Sporting Gijon as they opened their title defence in style on Monday.

Barcelona win Champions League

Barcelona win Champions League

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Barcelona win Champions League beating Manchester United 2-0 at Rome.

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Top seed Rafa Nadal, who has won the tournament 10 times, also reached the last eight after dispatching compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-3 and claiming a record-extending 40th consecutive set on clay.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.