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Everyone knows refs favour Barca, Ronaldo alleges

Everyone knows refs favour Barca, Ronaldo alleges

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo repeated allegations that referees favour Barcelona after his side were eliminated from the Champions League by their bitter rivals in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Barca through to final after seeing off arch rivals Real

Barca through to final after seeing off arch rivals Real

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Barcelona's slick football at a rain-swept Nou Camp had Real Madrid chasing shadows for long periods again as the Catalans reached the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw sent the 2009 winners through 3-1 on aggregate.

Barcelona will attack Real: Guardiola

Barcelona will attack Real: Guardiola

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Barcelona plan to attack Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg despite holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

Barca coach Guardiola lauds 'outrageous' Messi

Barca coach Guardiola lauds 'outrageous' Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola described Lionel Messi's achievements as 'outrageous' after the World Player of the Year produced another masterclass in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win at Real Madrid.

Indispensable Pique returns 'home' to Old Trafford with Barca

Indispensable Pique returns 'home' to Old Trafford with Barca

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'I arrived at Manchester United a boy, and I left a man'

Electric Nadal eases past Monfils into Barca semis

Electric Nadal eases past Monfils into Barca semis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

World number one Rafael Nadal crushed Gael Monfils of France 6-2, 6-2 to ease into the Barcelona Open semi-finals on Friday.

Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury

Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

World number four Andy Murray pulled out of the Barcelona Open on Tuesday due to an elbow injury.

Barcelona look for more Messis in Argentina

Barcelona look for more Messis in Argentina

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

How to clone Lionel Messi? Set up a Barcelona soccer school in Argentina.This was the thinking behind the Catalan club when they decided to look for more Argentine talent to nurture in their rich, world famous youth scheme.

Barcelona in talks on buying Fabregas, Villa

Barcelona in talks on buying Fabregas, Villa

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Barcelona are in talks to strengthen their championship-winning squad with Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Valencia striker David Villa, according to club vice president Rafael Yuste. Talks with Valencia on Villa's transfer "are on the right track," Yuste said in an interview with Catalan radio station Ona FM quoted by Spanish news agency EFE.

What makes Suarez special to any team set-up? Wenger explains

What makes Suarez special to any team set-up? Wenger explains

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger used to dream about Luis Suarez, the signing that got away, and he will be hoping the Uruguayan striker doesn't give him nightmares when holders Barcelona visit in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Football Extras: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve ease to win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Barcelona have been linked to a host of forwards during the winter transfer window as they seek experienced backup options for Luis Suarez.

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in Serie A and Bundesliga.

Guardiola hospitalised with spinal disc hernia

Guardiola hospitalised with spinal disc hernia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has been diagnosed with a spinal disc hernia after he was admitted to hospital overnight suffering from acute lower back pain, the La Liga club said on Thursday.

Mascherano to appear in court on tax fraud charges

Mascherano to appear in court on tax fraud charges

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Barcelona's Argentina international Javier Mascherano has been ordered to appear in court on October 29 to answer charges of two counts of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of a total of more than 1.5 million euros ($1.67 million).

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga.

Coutinho is staying - Liverpool tell Barca to back-off

Coutinho is staying - Liverpool tell Barca to back-off

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'There is no price limit to let him go or a price that we are ready to give in'

Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa

Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Barcelona are in negotiations to buy Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Valencia striker David Villa, acording to club vice president Rafael Yuste.

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal

Barcelona in record shirt deal with Qatar

Barcelona in record shirt deal with Qatar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Barcelona have agreed a record shirt sponsorship deal with the Qatar Foundation worth 30 million euros ($40 million) a season through to the end of the 2015-16 campaign, the La Liga champions said on Friday.

Anand draws Game 7, leads Topalov 4-3

Anand draws Game 7, leads Topalov 4-3

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand and challenger Veselin Topalov played out a draw on the 58th move in the seventh game of the World Chess Championship in Sofia on Monday.

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.

Securing Fabregas will not be easy: Guardiola

Securing Fabregas will not be easy: Guardiola

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Securing a deal with Arsenal for the transfer of Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas will not be easy, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Champions League: Bayern to face Liverpool, PSG meet Man United

Champions League: Bayern to face Liverpool, PSG meet Man United

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

In other ties, Serie A champions Juventus face Europa League winners Atletico Madrid and Barcelona take on Olympique Lyonnais.

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as the Catalans thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga on Tuesday.

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barca beat Real Valladolid

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barca beat Real Valladolid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi scored one penalty and missed another as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday to open up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga.

French Open 2010 poster by Pak-born Indian artist

French Open 2010 poster by Pak-born Indian artist

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The 2010 French Open poster is the creation of a Pakistani-born Indian artist Nalini Malani. Her design, portrays a woman tennis player, stretching across two globes while playing a shot.

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market in recent years, completing three of the top six most expensive transfers ever.

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg matches played on Tuesday

Spanish GP Images: Webber wins for Red Bull

Spanish GP Images: Webber wins for Red Bull

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Australian Mark Webber won the Spanish Grand Prix for rampant Red Bull on Sunday after leading from start to finish at Formula One's most predictable circuit.

Webber wins Spanish GP in convincing fashion

Webber wins Spanish GP in convincing fashion

Rediff.com9 May 2010

Australian Mark Webber won the Spanish Grand Prix for rampant Red Bull on Sunday after leading from start to finish at Formula One's most predictable circuit.

Alcacer steals limelight from Messi as Barca sink Sevilla

Alcacer steals limelight from Messi as Barca sink Sevilla

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Paco Alcacer enjoyed a rare outing for Barcelona by scoring twice in the club's 2-1 La Liga win over Sevilla at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

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.

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

When Griezmann fired Atletico to victory over Olympique de Marseille in the Europa League final in May it was widely viewed as his last stand for Diego Simeone's side before a move to Barca but they successfully convinced the Frenchman to stay.

Jeepers keepers! Spain spoilt for choice at WC

Jeepers keepers! Spain spoilt for choice at WC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Victor Valdes is having another outstanding season for Barcelona and his continued absence from Spain's squad underlines the embarrassment of goalkeeping riches for the European champions. Valdes, who was called up once in August 2005 but did not play, has no chance of ousting Real Madrid's Iker Casillas as Spain's number one and if he makes Vicente del Bosque's World Cup squad will be third choice behind Liverpool's Pepe Reina.

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks Stuttgart

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks Stuttgart

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Lionel Messi's brilliance sent holders Barcelona through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 dismantling of VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday.

Buffon pays Messi a compliment that's out of this world!

Buffon pays Messi a compliment that's out of this world!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Barcelona's star striker Messi is an alien who plays with us humans, says the Juventus 'keeper

King's Cup: Barca stunned as Kevin-Prince Boateng makes debut

King's Cup: Barca stunned as Kevin-Prince Boateng makes debut

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

After an even first 45 minutes, strikes from Pablo Sarabia and Wissam Ben Yedder stunned the Catalans and left them needing a second-leg comeback at the Nou Camp for the second consecutive round in the competition.