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When 5 is not enough... Barca want more in 2016

When 5 is not enough... Barca want more in 2016

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is still not satisfied despite winning five trophies in 2015 and is aiming to do even better next year.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca fall six points behind Real

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca fall six points behind Real

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Barcelona's poor run away to Real Sociedad continued when the champions were held to a 1-1 draw at Anoeta on Sunday and slipped six points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid before next week's 'Clasico' against their arch rivals.

What makes Luis Suarez feel like a footballer?

What makes Luis Suarez feel like a footballer?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Luis Suarez is starting to "feel like a footballer" once again after being allowed to train with new club Barcelona following his appeal against a FIFA ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup.

Mourinho criticises Ballon d'Or's negative impact

Mourinho criticises Ballon d'Or's negative impact

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised FIFA's Ballon d'Or award given to the world's best player for glorifying the individual at the expense of the team.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Rediff.com brings you these and other exciting news from the week gone by in this photo feature...

La Liga: Suarez double keeps Barca top, Marcelo rescues Real

La Liga: Suarez double keeps Barca top, Marcelo rescues Real

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Barcelona came through a testing local derby at Espanyol, winning 3-0 to cling to their slender lead at the top of La Liga after rivals Real Madrid had set the challenge by beating Valencia 2-1 in the earlier kick-off.

Champions League draw: About predictability, sub-plots and homecoming!

Champions League draw: About predictability, sub-plots and homecoming!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League proper, which kicks-off next month, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com tells football fans what to expect in this year's competition.

La Liga: Messi at double as Barca beat Valencia, Atletico see off stuttering Sevilla

La Liga: Messi at double as Barca beat Valencia, Atletico see off stuttering Sevilla

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Lionel Messi scored twice as La Liga champions Barcelona saw off a persistent Valencia side, who had Eliaquim Mangala sent off in the first half, to win 4-2 on Sunday and stay on the heels of leaders Real Madrid.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

From a Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara's final Test innings, Virender Sehwag's felicitation ceremony, FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrating the La Liga title with his family, these and many more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

Barca boss Luis Enrique to leave at end of season

Barca boss Luis Enrique to leave at end of season

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is leaving the Spanish La Liga champions at the end of the season when his contract expires after three trophy-laden seasons at the club.

Battle of tactics as Barca and Bayern go head to head

Battle of tactics as Barca and Bayern go head to head

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is ready for surprises when he comes up against Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich on Wednesday in what he believes will be an open and attractive game.

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Paris St Germain's then sports director Leonardo declared the club were ready for tougher competitions in Europe two years ago but Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final exit suggests PSG need more time to reach the top.

La Liga: Suarez makes history as Barca thrash Gijon

La Liga: Suarez makes history as Barca thrash Gijon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Suarez moved ahead of Ronaldo as the league's top scorer on 34 goals after netting four times, twice with penalties, in the space of 25 second-half minutes

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.

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Their skills are impressive on the field, and their looks easy on the eyes.

'Messi, Suarez and Neymar are not machines'

'Messi, Suarez and Neymar are not machines'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'They aren't machines, they are the best players in their position but they aren't unbeatable or unsurpassable.'

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

AS Roma supporters may be looking ahead to Barcelona's Champions League visit with some trepidation and coach Rudi Garcia certainly does not seem to be bursting with optimism.

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

PHOTOS: Messi magic helps Barcleona cut deficit to Real

PHOTOS: Messi magic helps Barcleona cut deficit to Real

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which saw the champions cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points.

King's Cup: Neymar hits double as Barca put five past Elche

King's Cup: Neymar hits double as Barca put five past Elche

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Neymar's double helped Barcelona cruise to a 5-0 victory in the first leg of their King's Cup last 16 tie against Elche.

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Rediff.com23 May 2018

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

Beckham or Rannvijay: Who looks hotter in beard?

Beckham or Rannvijay: Who looks hotter in beard?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Check out the droolworthy pics of men in moustache and beard and vote for your favourite.

Barca President Rosell quits amid Neymar transfer controversy

Barca President Rosell quits amid Neymar transfer controversy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigned on Thursday in the aftermath of a Spanish court's decision to investigate last year's signing of Brazil forward Neymar.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

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

Messi is the best player of all time. Period!

Messi is the best player of all time. Period!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best player ever, Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

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

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Barcelona followed up Saturday's win over Real Madrid with another victory when Alexis Sanchez set the champions on their way to a 3-0 success at Celta Vigo on Tuesday that put them four points clear at the top of La Liga.

PHOTOS: Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in 4-4 draw at Villarreal

PHOTOS: Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in 4-4 draw at Villarreal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the La Liga matches played on Tuesday

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Five reasons for Real Madrid's unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Real Madrid's 5-0 thrashing of Granada on Saturday equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions. Reuters Sport takes a look at the factors behind their run.

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were being touted as the best strike force in soccer history a month ago as they spearheaded Barcelona's record unbeaten run but the tiring trio are now taking the blame as the club's season unravels.

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field on Friday

Can injury-hit Bayern reverse the tide against dazzling Barca?

Can injury-hit Bayern reverse the tide against dazzling Barca?

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Bayern Munich will not only have to overturn a 3-0 Champions League semi-final first leg deficit against Barcelona on Tuesday but they will have to do it against a superb defence and in the midst of their biggest slump in years.

Henry, Leow watch as magical Messi leaves Bayern spellbound

Henry, Leow watch as magical Messi leaves Bayern spellbound

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Lionel Messi's exquisite Champions League double for Barcelona against Bayern Munich was a case of history repeating itself with an added magnificent assist for Neymar to seal an emphatic 3-0 semi-final, first leg win.

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique led tributes to the late Johan Cruyff in a memorial organised by the club on Tuesday and vowed to "continue copying and improving his style of attacking football".

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona's TERRIFIC trio rout Getafe

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona's TERRIFIC trio rout Getafe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar motored past 100 goals for the season.

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch soccer striker and coach, died aged 68, according to a message posted on his website.

Zambrotta reckons hosting under-17 World Cup good for India's future

Zambrotta reckons hosting under-17 World Cup good for India's future

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner and Delhi Dynamos coach says 'ISL can also improve Indian players by having good coaches, academies which will help to grow Indian football'

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Alexis Sanchez hit a hat-trick as Barcelona swept aside Elche 4-0 to return to the top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Football Extras: Barca escape Copa expulsion

Football Extras: Barca escape Copa expulsion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

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

La Liga: Barca need quick answers after second straight loss

La Liga: Barca need quick answers after second straight loss

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Barcelona's 2-1 loss at Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League last week was down to a lack of intensity while Sunday's 1-0 reverse at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga exposed their relative physical frailty.