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Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Pele scored 643 goals in 19 seasons for Brazilian side Santos.

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi would be welcome at the club if he ever decided to leave Barcelona but he does not expect the Argentine forward to do so.

Barca coach reveals Messi injury update

Barca coach reveals Messi injury update

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said captain Lionel Messi could feature against Inter Milan in the Champions League, on Tuesday, little more than two weeks after breaking his arm.

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from the club on Tuesday ahead of a vote of no confidence that was due to be held next month after some 20,000 fans signed a petition demanding that he step down.

How Indian Weddings Got So Big, Glitzy

How Indian Weddings Got So Big, Glitzy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

What was once a solemn Vedic ritual is today a celebration for the entire extended family. And why not? With families living in distant cities, even continents, weddings are seen as an occasion for cousins and uncles to congregate under one roof for two or three days, observes Ambi Parmeswaran.

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Kajol Salutes 2 Biggest Teachers Of Her Life

Kajol Salutes 2 Biggest Teachers Of Her Life

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrated their gurus on Teacher's Day by sharing lovely pictures and posts.

Messi tells Barca he wishes to leave, says club source

Messi tells Barca he wishes to leave, says club source

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Under the terms of the contract which expires in 2021, the only way Messi can leave without the club's consent is if a rival side pays his release clause of 700 million euros (629.7 million pounds).

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Another international title eludes Messi

Another international title eludes Messi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Argentina lose to Brazil in Copa America semis

PIX: Messi 'tricks' Barcelona to top of La Liga

PIX: Messi 'tricks' Barcelona to top of La Liga

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Lionel Messi celebrated his sixth Ballon D'Or award with a brilliant hat-trick as Barcelona moved back top of La Liga with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Real Mallorca.

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Calling his side 'weak', 'inconsistent' and 'very easy to score against', Lionel Messi called for urgent changes

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Neymar still wants to rejoin Barca says Messi

Neymar still wants to rejoin Barca says Messi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi says Neymar remains determined to return to the club

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I take responsibility for my errors and if they existed, it was only to make Barcelona better and stronger'.

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hankering for an asli burger? Go for it!

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an afterthought, observes Arjun Menon.

I'm tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona: Messi

I'm tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A frustrated Lionel Messi said he is tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona after he was accused by Antoine Griezmann's former agent of making life difficult for the French striker at the La Liga club.

Fit-again Messi ready to play against Mallorca

Fit-again Messi ready to play against Mallorca

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Messi's fitness was a major concern ahead of the resumption -- the talismanic forward was dealing with a quadriceps injury. But he has suffered no further setbacks since returning to training with the rest of the squad at the start of the week.

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.

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Following his debut, Messi made just eight more appearances for the first team that season.

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris St Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his Parc des Princes debut on Sunday.

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi scored and grabbed two assists as La Liga leaders Barcelona eased to a 4-0 win away to struggling Real Mallorca on Saturday, making the perfect return to action after Spanish football's three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The win takes Barca on to 61 points after 28 games, five clear of nearest challengers Real Madrid, who host Eibar on Sunday in their first game back.

Barca prez hopeful says Messi will stay at the club

Barca prez hopeful says Messi will stay at the club

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Laporta, whose first spell in charge between 2003 and 2010 garnered unprecedented success, announced his candidacy for a second term on Monday.

Messi given two-game ban for Super Cup red card

Messi given two-game ban for Super Cup red card

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday Messi had been banned for two matches, meaning he will miss Thursday's Copa del Rey last-32 tie at Cornella and Sunday's La Liga match away to Elche.

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Images from Copa America matches played on Monday.

PIX: Messi, Suarez soak in some Ibiza sun

PIX: Messi, Suarez soak in some Ibiza sun

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Much-needed rest for the Barca stars before FC Barcelona's UEFA's Champions League campaign.

Why Messi considered leaving Barcelona in 2013

Why Messi considered leaving Barcelona in 2013

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has said he considered leaving the club when he was investigated for tax fraud in 2013, saying he felt "badly treated" by Spain.

Is Messi is better than Maradona?

Is Messi is better than Maradona?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sergio Ramos has responded to a putdown from Argentina great Diego Maradona

I am cordial with Messi; never saw him as rival: Ronaldo

I am cordial with Messi; never saw him as rival: Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has always got on well with Lionel Messi and never saw him as a rival.

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi

Messi back in training with Barca after ending departure saga

Messi back in training with Barca after ending departure saga

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Messi had failed to turn up to the club's tests for COVID-19 eight days ago and been absent from all subsequent sessions ahead of the new campaign after giving the club an official notice that he wished to leave.

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi, who is Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 634 goals in 731 games, is expected to spend three seasons at Manchester City before moving to CFG's Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC.

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Former players and pundits said CA had treated Langer poorly

When Messi brought opposition fans to their knees

When Messi brought opposition fans to their knees

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Betis fans bow to 'extraordinary' Messi after sublime hat-trick Lionel Messi is used to receiving adulation at the Nou Camp but on Sunday he got a rapturous reception from rival supporters for a majestic hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win at Real Betis. Messi opened the scoring with an unstoppable free kick then combined with devastating effect with Luis Suarez to carve Betis open and score a second goal right before halftime. The Argentine saved his best goal for last, completing a victory which took Barca 10 points clear at the top of La Liga with a spectacular first-timed chip from the edge of the area after playing a one-two with Ivan Rakitic. Beaten Betis goalkeeper Pau Lopez looked on in awe while the home supporters, renowned for devotion to their side, rose to their feet, bowed down to Messi and chanted his name. "Even though the opposition concedes goals to Messi they can still enjoy this unbelievable era which he has created, they enjoy it too and today they recognised that," said Barca coach Ernesto Valverde. "It's significant that they gave him this ovation, it's an acknowledgement. Our rivals' supporters have to suffer him but they also appreciate him, because of the player he is. "Leo's performance was extraordinary, he got three goals but he could have got four, that shows you how good he is." Betis coach Quique Setien commended his supporters for their treatment of Messi while saying he felt honoured to work in the same era as the Argentine. "I really like the fact that our supporters showed their appreciation for a great player, today he really made us suffer," Setien said. "It's only fair and it's right to recognise this, our fans behaved in an extraordinary way and I'm very proud of them. I've seen some magnificent players do great things but no-one can match the things Messi has done over the last 12 years. "It's a privilege to have been able to start this era with him and see him in action every weekend." The five-times world player of the year moved on to 39 goals in all competitions this season with two months still left in the campaign. It was Messi's 51st career hat-trick but he could not recall receiving such applause from a rival team's fans. "I cannot remember anything like this before and I'm very grateful for the fans' reaction," Messi said. "I'm very grateful to them and happy for the victory, which was very important."

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi became Barca's record appearance maker in the competition with 76 Copa matches.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Messi!

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Messi!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo's wedding.

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Give Messi time to decide on Argentina future, says Saviola