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Messi says he doesn't know where he will be next year

Messi says he "doesn't know" where he will be next year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi raised eyebrows when he said in passing on Monday that he did not know where he would be next year.

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Setien's complaint piled yet more pressure on president Josep Maria Bartomeu less than an hour after a group seeking his removal announced they had gathered enough signatures to force a vote of no-confidence against him.

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

La Liga PHOTOS: Real hand Betis a 5-0 thrashing while Barca labour to victory

La Liga PHOTOS: Real hand Betis a 5-0 thrashing while Barca labour to victory

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Gijon spoiled Asier Illarramendi's return to Real Sociedad's midfield after rejoining from Real Madrid this week when they held the Basque club, coached by Scot David Moyes, to a 0-0 draw in San Sebastian.

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A tax fraud case involving Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge should be dropped because of errors in the investigation and court proceedings, their lawyers said.

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Catalans have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, which bodes well for their title run in.

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

La Liga: Big win for Barcelona; Real see off Villarreal

La Liga: Big win for Barcelona; Real see off Villarreal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

A red hot Luis Suarez scored four goals and contributed three assists as Barcelona's stuttering La Liga title charge sparked back to life with a spectacular 8-0 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna on Wednesday.

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The enduring image of Luis Enrique for many soccer fans is the Spain player with blood gushing from his nose after a vicious elbow from Italy defender Mauro Tassotti during the 1994 World Cup quarter-final in Boston.

Manchester United top world football money list

Manchester United top world football money list

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Barcelona were third on 648.3 million euros.

'Ronaldo doesn't have the brilliance of Messi'

'Ronaldo doesn't have the brilliance of Messi'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Real Madrid and England manager gives a clear explanation to the Messi vs Ronaldo debate

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

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

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.

Saturday night fever: El Clasico set to turn up heat in Miami

Saturday night fever: El Clasico set to turn up heat in Miami

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The match marks just the second time, and first in 35 years, that El Clasico will be played outside Spain.

Is there a formula to stop Messi?

Is there a formula to stop Messi?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Valencia coach Cesare Prandelli has conceded there is no point trying stop Lionel Messi as he prepares to face the in-form Barcelona talisman when his side host the La Liga champions on Saturday.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona equal unbeaten record as they go three points clear

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona equal unbeaten record as they go three points clear

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Photos from the La Liga matches played on Sunday

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Barcelona's appeal against a FIFA sanction for an alleged breach of rules on the transfer of foreign Under-18 players has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

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.

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Thierry Henry came to Mumbai and left his fans in a daze as he showed off that famed, magical footwork while he trained budding talent from the city.

Champions League draw: 'Everybody wanted to avoid Barca and Bayern'

Champions League draw: 'Everybody wanted to avoid Barca and Bayern'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Holders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following Monday's draw for the first knockout stage.

Will Neymar eclipse Messi and Ronaldo by next year?

Will Neymar eclipse Messi and Ronaldo by next year?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the two best players in the world right now but Neymar will eclipse them both next year, former Brazil striker Ronaldo told Reuters.

'Hungry' Suarez terms El Clasico comeback 'fate'

'Hungry' Suarez terms El Clasico comeback 'fate'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Luis Suarez is likely to play his first competitive game for Barcelona in La Liga's "Clasico" against Real Madrid later this month and he says it is no coincidence his four-month biting ban expires the day before one of biggest fixtures in world soccer.

CL Preview: Lethal partnership of Messi-Neymar clicking

CL Preview: Lethal partnership of Messi-Neymar clicking

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

One of the most disappointing aspects of Barcelona's failure to win major silverware last season was the lack of on-field chemistry between Lionel Messi and Neymar.

No Messi or Ronaldo in El Clasico for first time in 11 years...

No Messi or Ronaldo in El Clasico for first time in 11 years...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Real coach Julen Lopetegui has come in for fierce criticism this season, having presided over a run of five games without a win -- the team going eight hours and one minute without scoring -- before Tuesday's unconvincing 2-1 triumph over Viktoria Plzen that saw the team whistled off the pitch by their own fans.

Will Neymar leave Barcelona for Real Madrid?

Will Neymar leave Barcelona for Real Madrid?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Barcelona are convinced Brazil captain Neymar will commit his long-term future to the Nou Camp as protracted negotiations between the Spanish champions and the striker continue over an extension to his current deal, which expires in June 2018.

What Barcelona needs to do after Madrid defeat

What Barcelona needs to do after Madrid defeat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Sergio Busquets called on Barcelona to sign more players after the club's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid on Sunday.

La Liga: Hard time for big clubs as Madrid manager Benitez makes sorry start

La Liga: Hard time for big clubs as Madrid manager Benitez makes sorry start

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Barca overcome solid Bilbao challenge to scrape through 1-0.

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Real, Barca topple United off perch to become top earning clubs

PIX: Messi limps off in Barca's win over Villarreal

PIX: Messi limps off in Barca's win over Villarreal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The victory takes Barcelona up to fourth with 10 points after six games, one point behind surprise leaders Granada, Athletic Bilbao, who visit Leganes on Wednesday, and Real Madrid ahead of their game at home to Osasuna the same night.

Valencia vow to banish fan who threw bottle at Messi

Valencia vow to banish fan who threw bottle at Messi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Valencia will banish a fan who hit Barcelona forward Lionel Messi on the head with a plastic bottle on Sunday for life once they have been identified, the club said on Monday.

La Liga PIX: Barca thrash Espanyol, one win away from title

La Liga PIX: Barca thrash Espanyol, one win away from title

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title by thrashing local rivals Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday as Atletico Madrid dropped out of the race after losing 2-1 at Levante and Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-2.

What do Kohli, Rohit, Messi and Ronaldo have in common?

What do Kohli, Rohit, Messi and Ronaldo have in common?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Kohli, Rohit join Messi, CR7 to release videos for 'Unscriptd'.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca in free fall, lose to Valencia while Atletico catch up

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca in free fall, lose to Valencia while Atletico catch up

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Barcelona's stuttering title bid suffered another setback when they lost 2-1 at home to Valencia on Sunday, while Atletico Madrid moved level on points with the La Liga leaders after a comfortable win over Granda.

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he believes Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the Spanish champions despite reports the five times World Player of the Year is stalling over a new deal.

'Barcelona have done nothing wrong in Neymar transfer'

'Barcelona have done nothing wrong in Neymar transfer'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The controversy surrounding the transfer of Brazilian Neymar to Barcelona is 'unfair' because the Spanish champions have done nothing wrong, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Monday.

La Liga: Last-gasp Messi penalty seals dramatic Barcelona win

La Liga: Last-gasp Messi penalty seals dramatic Barcelona win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi squeezed home a stoppage-time penalty to grab a 3-2 win for champions Barcelona at Valencia in a thrilling and controversial La Liga match on Sunday.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the field.

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar, Messi help 10-man Barca beat Espanyol

La Liga PHOTOS: Neymar, Messi help 10-man Barca beat Espanyol

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Neymar scored the opener to continue his rich vein of form as 10-man Barcelona won a one-sided La Liga derby against Espanyol.

La Liga: Barca hot on Real's heels after Suarez shines

La Liga: Barca hot on Real's heels after Suarez shines

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Luis Suarez played a part in all three of Barcelona's goals in a scrappy 3-1 victory at Granada.

'Fearless' Arsenal ready to face Barca's 'MSN' challenge in Champions League

'Fearless' Arsenal ready to face Barca's 'MSN' challenge in Champions League

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Arsenal's defence not afraid of Barcelona trio, says Ozil