News for '-la-liga'

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 3-2 to edge closer to a first ever Bundesliga title.

Real inch closer to La Liga title

Real inch closer to La Liga title

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Real Madrid moved closer to retaining their Primera Liga title with a 2-0 win away at Racing Santander.

Ramos may have played last game for Real Madrid

Ramos may have played last game for Real Madrid

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Ramos's contract runs out at the end of June and there are only four La Liga games remaining this season.

Matches off, here's how football fans get a kick

Matches off, here's how football fans get a kick

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

With football matches cancelled across Europe to stop the spread of the coronavirus, La Liga players Borja Iglesias and Sergio Reguilon found a novel way to attract 60,000 online fans - by battling out a thrilling Seville derby on the FIFA 20 videogame. Fans in Andalusia suffering from La Liga withdrawal symptoms after Sunday's clash between Sevilla and Real Betis was postponed tuned in for the showdown between Betis's Iglesias and Sevilla's Reguilon on streaming service Twitch.

Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona dealt a huge blow...

Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona dealt a huge blow...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

La Liga on Sunday released a statement saying Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, days after his shock announcement that he wants to leave the club and hours after he failed to attend a pre-season medical.

How much have EPL clubs spent in January transfer window?

How much have EPL clubs spent in January transfer window?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Premier League clubs spend $1 billion for first time in January transfer window

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

Real fan Rafa laments 'disastrous' Betis draw with umpire

Real fan Rafa laments 'disastrous' Betis draw with umpire

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Nadal, a Real fan despite his uncle Miguel Angel making over 200 appearances for arch-rivals Barcelona, was seen speaking to umpire Mohamed Lahyani about his team's 0-0 home draw with Real Betis on Saturday and was less than impressed with what he saw.

Europa League: Man United meet Real Betis, Arsenal face Sporting

Europa League: Man United meet Real Betis, Arsenal face Sporting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Arsenal sailed through the Europa League group stages, winning five of their six group matches and take on Sporting next, who overcame Denmark's FC Midtjylland in their playoff.

La Liga: Levante shock ten-man Real Madrid

La Liga: Levante shock ten-man Real Madrid

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Ten-man Real Madrid slumped to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Levante on Sunday as the tiny Valencia-based club ended the nine-times European champions' perfect start to the season.

Barca's Lewandowski to serve three-game ban post WC

Barca's Lewandowski to serve three-game ban post WC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Polish striker will miss games against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe when LaLiga resumes after the World Cup.

La Liga: Real teenager Vinicius bitten by Atletico player in reserve derby

La Liga: Real teenager Vinicius bitten by Atletico player in reserve derby

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Joaquin, 37, became the oldest scorer in a Seville top-flight derby when he rose to head home at the near post in the 79th minute, shortly after the visitors had had midfielder Roque Mesa sent off for two bookings.

Real's confidence contrasts with Barcelona's concern as La Liga season begins

Real's confidence contrasts with Barcelona's concern as La Liga season begins

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Barcelona finished three points behind Real Madrid last season but there is concern the gap between Spain's biggest two sides could be far larger this season.

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Argentina striker Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of deal.

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

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

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 33-year-old Messi, who signed his last contract in 2017, has become more outspoken against the club's hierarchy in the last year and radio station Cadena Ser said last Thursday he is unhappy with how Barca is being run and wants to leave in 2021.

Barca President delighted with Coach Xavi's progress

Barca President delighted with Coach Xavi's progress

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Barcelona have lost only once in the league since Xavi took charge in November

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Dani Alves, who has denied any wrongdoing, was taken to the Brians 1 jail outside Barcelona.

Indian Super League has not made much progress: Arsenal great Pires

Indian Super League has not made much progress: Arsenal great Pires

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Pires signed for FC Goa in the opening season of the ISL in 2014. However, after a year-long stint with the club, the world-cup winning Frenchman announced retirement.

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Barcelona bounced back from their painful Clasico loss in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday.

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Leaders Barcelona played out a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe battled for a home point in a hard-fought game on Sunday.

Benzema pulls the curtains on duty for Les Bleus

Benzema pulls the curtains on duty for Les Bleus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Benzema enjoyed a stellar campaign with Real Madrid last season, scoring 44 goals in 46 games in all competitions as he inspired them to a La Liga and Champions League double.

Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

Europa League PIX: Manchester United, Arsenal script wins

Europa League PIX: Manchester United, Arsenal script wins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Massive COVID outbreak in world soccer

Massive COVID outbreak in world soccer

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr have tested positive for COVID-19.

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro and forward Eden Hazard have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their La Liga clash at Valencia, the Spanish champions said.

PIX: Barcelona continue march; Juventus edge Fiorentina

PIX: Barcelona continue march; Juventus edge Fiorentina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A first-half strike from Pedri gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Villareal to extend their lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga to 11 points

Atletico coach Simeone tests positive for COVID-19

Atletico coach Simeone tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has tested positive for COVID-19, his club said in a statement on Saturday, meaning the team could be without their manager when they start the La Liga campaign in two weeks' time.

What is Rohit Sharma doing in Madrid?

What is Rohit Sharma doing in Madrid?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Rohit Sharma is La Liga's brand ambassador in India. as Real Madrid take on Barcelona in La Liga on March 2, Rohit makes his presence felt.

PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

He becomes PSG's latest signing following the arrival of Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi from Serie A side Inter Milan on a five-year deal.

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Argentine joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option of extending it by another year after Barcelona made it clear they could not afford to keep him because of LaLiga's financial fair play rules.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

La Liga: Saul goal gives Atletico first win in four matches

La Liga: Saul goal gives Atletico first win in four matches

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Saul Niguez's second-half strike gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at home to Las Palmas on Saturday, their first victory in four games in all competitions.

Zidane on why he quit as Real Madrid coach

Zidane on why he quit as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he had stepped down as Real Madrid coach as the club's hierarchy did not have enough faith in him to rebuild an ageing squad.

Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The 35-year-old also paid tribute to Messi, who played for Real's arch-rivals Barcelona.

La Liga: Barca equal best start with homegrown team

La Liga: Barca equal best start with homegrown team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Leaders Barcelona and second-placed Atletico Madrid took full advantage of Real Madrid's stumble on Sunday, Barca winning 4-0 at Levante and Atletico thumping visiting Sevilla by the same scoreline at the Calderon.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol, while Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory.

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

La Liga's organising body announced on Monday that all clubs would begin testing their players this week as part of the first phase of a four-step protocol to return to playing matches, without spectators, in June.

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.