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Here are Forbes' Top-10 most valuable football teams

Here are Forbes' Top-10 most valuable football teams

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

United topple Real Madrid off its perch in Forbes' list, Barca are at No 2 spot

Messi strikes twice in empty Nou Camp

Messi strikes twice in empty Nou Camp

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-0 win over Las Palmas in a match played without fans following clashes between police and voters in Catalonia over a disputed independence referendum.

La Liga, Serie A clubs to return to group training on Monday

La Liga, Serie A clubs to return to group training on Monday

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Italian PM Conte confirmed that football clubs would return to training on Monday along with other sports teams but could not give any details about when Serie A would resume.

Football Briefs: Coutinho scores first Barca goal to put club in Copa final

Football Briefs: Coutinho scores first Barca goal to put club in Copa final

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Treble-chasing Barcelona are exactly where they want to be as they prepare for two matches this week that could make or break coach Luis Enrique's first season in charge.

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will leave the club at the end of the season following a persistent battle with a knee injury.

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Two goals from Arda Turan and one from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 3-0 win over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on Wednesday to seal a 5-0 aggregate victory.

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

In a video, released on Thursday, Neymar thanked his famous former Argentine teammate and the Catalonian club for the wonder years.

Messi wanted Neymar to return to Barca

Messi wanted Neymar to return to Barca

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Lionel Messi says he wanted Neymar to return to Barcelona this year as the Brazilian would have helped the club take a leap forward

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

FC Tokyo have taken advantage of Barcelona's punishment for breaching rules on the transfer of young players by swooping to bring home a 13-year-old player dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'.

Did Neymar deserve the kick?

Did Neymar deserve the kick?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Barcelona have filed a formal complaint against two former Real Madrid players turned pundits after they suggested Barca forward Neymar deserved the kick he received from Real midfielder Isco in this month's La Liga 'El Clasico'.

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Britain's No 1 tennis player Andy Murray watched Neymar score twice.

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barcelona thrash nine-man Espanyol

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barcelona thrash nine-man Espanyol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi struck a spectacular free kick, scored another goal and set up two more in a 4-1 victory for Barcelona over nine-man city rivals Espanyol in the first leg of their King's Cup last-16 clash on Wednesday.

PES 2018: Good, but could be better

PES 2018: Good, but could be better

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

PES 2018 does add some value to the genre, says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Coronavirus: Messi, Barca teammates to take additional pay cut

Coronavirus: Messi, Barca teammates to take additional pay cut

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'We want to clarify that our desire has always been to apply a drop in salary because we fully understand that this is an exceptional situation and we are the first ones who have ALWAYS helped the club when asked'

Juve upbeat despite record sixth European Cup final loss

Juve upbeat despite record sixth European Cup final loss

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Juventus may have become the only club to lose six European Cup finals but they took heart from pushing Barcelona to the limit in Saturday's riveting final and restoring the honour of Italian football, coach Massimiliano Allegri said.

Suarez 'privileged' to overtake Brazil and Barca legend Ronaldo

Suarez 'privileged' to overtake Brazil and Barca legend Ronaldo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said he felt "privileged" after scoring four goals against Deportivo La Coruna to move ahead of Brazilian Ronaldo's tally of 48 goals in a season for the club.

Secret behind Acer's success

Secret behind Acer's success

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Acer is ranked fourth in India and third in the world in terms of PC shipments. It plans to position itself in the top three in India. Acer sponsors the FC Barcelona team.

I'm not here for people to pay homage but to take Bayern to the final: Guardiola

I'm not here for people to pay homage but to take Bayern to the final: Guardiola

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola says there is no way of stopping Barcelona's Lionel Messi in his present form ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash on Wednesday.

Messi, Neymar rested for Barca's King's Cup game at Elche

Messi, Neymar rested for Barca's King's Cup game at Elche

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has decided to rest Lionel Messi, Neymar and most of his regulars for the King's Cup last 16, second leg match at Elche later on Thursday.

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Barcelona followed up last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid with another reverse on Saturday, squandering a host of chances to lose 1-0 at home to Celta Vigo and handing the lead in La Liga to their arch rivals.

PHOTOS: Four-star Messi makes it a night to remember as Barca rout Eibar

PHOTOS: Four-star Messi makes it a night to remember as Barca rout Eibar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The clinical Argentine Messi now has 11 goals in his last five games in all competitions and with record signing Ousmane Dembele injured and Luis Suarez rested, he put on a sensational show at Camp Nou to extend Barcelona's La Liga lead.

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Champions League Group F match between Barcelona and Ajax was a cracker of a contest.

La Liga: Messi treble stretches Barca lead over wasteful Real

La Liga: Messi treble stretches Barca lead over wasteful Real

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

An insatiable Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona hammered Espanyol 5-0 in a local derby on Saturday to make it three wins from three and take full advantage after Liga champions Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Levante.

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Lionel Messi scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol and send them 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Ronaldinho wins cybersquatting case

Ronaldinho wins cybersquatting case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho of FC Barcelona won a cybersquatting case against a U.S. web site operator in a ruling by an international arbitrator on Thursday.

King's Cup PIX: Barca complete double with win over Sevilla

King's Cup PIX: Barca complete double with win over Sevilla

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Barcelona retained the King's Cup with a 2-0 victory over Sevilla to complete a domestic double.

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.

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Barca won their fifth European Cup in 2015 and the signs of decline have been evident over the past five years since -- but no-one envisaged a fall as great as this.

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Atletico Madrid won the La Liga title for the first time since 2014

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

PHOTOS: 'Irreplaceable Xavi is one of a kind'

PHOTOS: 'Irreplaceable Xavi is one of a kind'

Rediff.com24 May 2015

FC Barcelona's midfield magician and the architect of tiki-taka football gets emotional farewell

Barca forward Messi back in training after injury

Barca forward Messi back in training after injury

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi returned to training with his team mates on Monday as he continues his recovery from a thigh strain sustained in a La Liga match at Almeria at the end of last month.

Rewind: How Barca tightened their grip on the title over the season...

Rewind: How Barca tightened their grip on the title over the season...

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Barcelona made a brisk start to the season with new coach Luis Enrique at the helm in place of Gerardo Martino and a host of additions to the squad, including midfielder Ivan Rakitic and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

PHOTOS: TEN Most Valuable football teams in the world

PHOTOS: TEN Most Valuable football teams in the world

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Real Madrid top Forbes' most valuable soccer teams list, followed by their La Liga counterparts, FC Barcelona. Here is the list of the 10 most valuable soccer teams (in billions):

El Clasico: Messi scores late winner as Barca down 10-man Real Madrid, keep title race alive

El Clasico: Messi scores late winner as Barca down 10-man Real Madrid, keep title race alive

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

That was also Messi's 500th goal for Barcelona.

La Liga: Rakitic header earns Barca victory in Bilbao

La Liga: Rakitic header earns Barca victory in Bilbao

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Champions Barcelona came through a gruelling La Liga test at a rainswept San Mames on Sunday, beating Athletic Bilbao 1-0 thanks to Ivan Rakitic's first-half header.

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.

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Argentina's two iconic players may be contrasting characters but they shared many traits