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Barcelona drop points despite Messi ending goal drought

Barcelona drop points despite Messi ending goal drought

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

La Liga leaders Barcelona were held to a 2-2 home draw by Celta Vigo on Saturday as their former assistant coach Juan Carlos Unzue dented the title hopes of the Catalans, who dropped points for the second game in a row for the first time this campaign.

I never want to leave Barcelona: Messi

I never want to leave Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wants to spend the rest of his career with the European champions, who he believes are one of the greatest club sides of all time.

Messi inspires Barcelona to victory

Messi inspires Barcelona to victory

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Barcelona went six points clear at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga with a 3-0 win away to Sevilla on Saturday after second-placed Real Madrid lost 3-1 at Getafe. Barca moved on to 32 points from 13 games, six ahead of Real. Third-placed Villarreal, with 25 points, visit bottom club Recreativo Huelva on Sunday.

Champions League PIX: Dybala upstages Messi as Juve stun Barcelona

Champions League PIX: Dybala upstages Messi as Juve stun Barcelona

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Paulo Dybala upstaged his fellow Argentine Lionel Messi by scoring two exquisitely taken goals to set Juventus on the way to an emphatic 3-0 win over an underwhelming Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Messi boost for Barcelona ahead of Celtic game

Messi boost for Barcelona ahead of Celtic game

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday after recovering from a stomach bug that caused him to miss Barcelona's goalless draw against Malaga on Saturday.

Messi helps Barcelona reach final

Messi helps Barcelona reach final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Lionel Messi struck late to help Barcelona seal a place in the King's Cup final on Wednesday, a 1-1 draw at Real Mallorca completing a 3-1 aggregate victory for the Primera Liga leaders. Barcelona will play Athletic Bilbao in the May 13 final in Valencia after the Basque club beat Sevilla 3-0 at home to overturn a 2-1 defeat from last month's first leg.

Real held by Barcelona

Real held by Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Apr 2003

The 1-1 draw put Real four points clear at the top of the table.\n\n

Here's why Barcelona have not given up on Champions League

Here's why Barcelona have not given up on Champions League

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Luis Suarez said Barcelona have not given up on the Champions League despite a "difficult and painful" 4-0 drubbing by Paris St Germain in their last 16 tie this week.

Substitutes rescue Barcelona

Substitutes rescue Barcelona

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Teenager Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona

Teenager Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Chelsea have signed Barcelona's teenage midfielder Oriol Romeu on a four-year deal, last season's Premier League runners-up said on their website on Thursday.

Real Madrid survive, Barcelona lose

Real Madrid survive, Barcelona lose

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

Real Madrid restored their five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of the Primera Liga by winning 3-2 at Recreativo Huelva.

King's Cup final: It's Barcelona v Sevilla

King's Cup final: It's Barcelona v Sevilla

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Sevilla set up a King's Cup showpiece clash against Barcelona with a 6-2 aggregate semi-final victory over Celta Vigo after a 2-2 second-leg draw on Thursday.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona 'El Clasico' set for December

Real Madrid vs Barcelona 'El Clasico' set for December

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Spanish soccer's 'El Clasico' encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid will happen in December and April, two of the most anticipated games of the 2016-17 Primera Division season whose fixtures were announced on Friday. Defending champions Barca host Real on Dec. 4 at the Camp Nou. The reverse fixture will take place on April 23, at the Bernabeu stadium, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed after the draw. As the La Liga season kicks off, Barca will begin their title defence at home to Real Betis on Aug. 21.

Barcelona claim seventh straight win

Barcelona claim seventh straight win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Victory for Barcelona took them to within a point of third-placed Deportivo Coruna and kept second-placed Valencia in their sights.

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.

Barcelona have fortnight to secure Fabregas

Barcelona have fortnight to secure Fabregas

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Barcelona has two weeks to meet Arsenal's 40-million-pound asking price for Spanish midfield star Cesc Fabregas.

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.

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

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.

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.

Chelsea, Barcelona falter

Chelsea, Barcelona falter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.