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Barca babies revel as daddies lift La Liga trophy!

Barca babies revel as daddies lift La Liga trophy!

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Barcelona players had their families and toddlers join in their La Liga title celebrations at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on Sunday.

Barca coach Vilanova suffers cancer relapse

Barca coach Vilanova suffers cancer relapse

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has suffered a relapse on the cancer in his saliva glands, Spanish daily El Pais reported on Wednesday citing sources at the club.

Barca coach Vilanova could be back with club soon

Barca coach Vilanova could be back with club soon

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova may have finished his cancer treatment in New York and be back with the squad by the end of March, president Sandro Rosell said on Monday.

Messi nets twice as shaky Barca beat Mallorca

Messi nets twice as shaky Barca beat Mallorca

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Unbeaten leaders Barcelona extended their near-perfect start but again suffered the defensive lapses that have plagued them this season when Lionel Messi netted twice in a 4-2 La Liga win at Real Mallorca on Sunday.

Poignant evening ahead for low-profile Barca coach Roura

Poignant evening ahead for low-profile Barca coach Roura

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Barcelona's Champions League match at AC Milan on Wednesday will be a poignant affair for interim coach Jordi Roura as he returns to the stadium where he suffered an injury that ultimately forced him to end his career.

Mourinho's Super Cup ban for eye poke lifted

Mourinho's Super Cup ban for eye poke lifted

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A two-match ban given to Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for poking Barcelona assistant Tito Vilanova in the eye has been lifted as part of a general amnesty, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday.

La Liga: Villa late show snatches Barca win at Sevilla

La Liga: Villa late show snatches Barca win at Sevilla

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Substitute David Villa scored a superb last-gasp winner and Cesc Fabregas netted twice as leaders Barcelona came from two goals down to stun 10-man Sevilla 3-2 and extend their perfect La Liga record on Saturday.

King's Cup: Barcelona held to 2-2 draw by 10-man Malaga

King's Cup: Barcelona held to 2-2 draw by 10-man Malaga

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Holders Barcelona squandered a chance to all but seal a probable King's Cup semi-final showdown with Real Madrid when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to 10-man Malaga in their last-eight first-leg match on Wednesday.

Barca coach Vilanova returns to work after cancer surgery

Barca coach Vilanova returns to work after cancer surgery

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has returned to work sooner than expected and oversaw training on Wednesday for the first time since a throat operation two weeks ago.

Barca's Vilanova dispels doubts over Fabregas form

Barca's Vilanova dispels doubts over Fabregas form

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Cesc Fabregas's second season back at Barcelona will be an improvement on his first, coach Tito Vilanova predicted on Saturday following the former Arsenal captain's indifferent start to the 2012-13 campaign.

La Liga: Barca beat Atletico to take nine point lead

La Liga: Barca beat Atletico to take nine point lead

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Leaders Barcelona struck a potentially decisive blow in the La Liga title race when Lionel Messi scored twice in a 4-1 win at home to second-placed Atletico Madrid to move nine points clear at the top on Sunday.

Quiz: Do you remember these child actors?

Quiz: Do you remember these child actors?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

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King's Cup: Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress

King's Cup: Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

David Villa took his career goals tally to 301 when he netted twice as holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Alaves 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the King's Cup on Wednesday.

Barca's Alves sidelined for up to three weeks

Barca's Alves sidelined for up to three weeks

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Barcelona fullback Dani Alves has been ruled out with a hamstring strain for 15 to 20 days, the La Liga leaders said on Monday.

Barca's Pique to return for Celtic trip after recovery

Barca's Pique to return for Celtic trip after recovery

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Centre back Gerard Pique has returned to the Barcelona squad after injury and is fit for Wednesday's trip to Celtic in Champions League Group G.

Barca beat Celta to equal best La Liga start

Barca beat Celta to equal best La Liga start

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Barcelona equalled the La Liga record for the most points after 10 games and moved three clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday.

La Liga: Real thump Malaga, delay Barca title

La Liga: Real thump Malaga, delay Barca title

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Real Madrid made sure Barcelona will have to wait at least until Sunday to wrap up a 22nd La Liga title when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for the club in a 6-2 win at home to nine-man Malaga on Wednesday.

Barca fullback Alba out of Spartak game

Barca fullback Alba out of Spartak game

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba has recovered from flu but is still not fit enough to feature in Wednesday's Champions League Group G game at home to Spartak Moscow, the La Liga club said on Tuesday.

CL Preview: Vilanova striking new beat at Barcelona

CL Preview: Vilanova striking new beat at Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Tito Vilanova is quietly stamping his authority on the Barcelona team and they head into their Champions League Group G opener at home to Spartak Moscow on Wednesday with La Liga's only perfect record.

Vilanova calm ahead of first 'El Clasico' storm

Vilanova calm ahead of first 'El Clasico' storm

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Barcelona's new coach Tito Vilanova has one of the toughest acts to follow in replacing Pep Guardiola although he is not showing any sign of nerves ahead of his first showdown with Real Madrid.

Vilanova, Mourinho face-off as Barca look to defend Super Cup

Vilanova, Mourinho face-off as Barca look to defend Super Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Tito Vilanova was still Pep Guardiola's Barcelona assistant when he hit the headlines last August after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho jabbed him in the eye during a touchline scuffle in the Spanish Super Cup.

Five facts about new Barca coach Vilanova

Five facts about new Barca coach Vilanova

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Five facts about Tito Vilanova, who will take over as Barcelona coach from Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.

Guardiola quits Barcelona, Vilanova takes over

Guardiola quits Barcelona, Vilanova takes over

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Barcelona's most successful manager Pep Guardiola will walk away from the Catalans at the end of the season and will be replaced by his assistant Tito Vilanova, the club announced on Friday.

La Liga: Messi, Villa fire Barcelona to 5-1 win

La Liga: Messi, Villa fire Barcelona to 5-1 win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Lionel Messi's double and a David Villa goal on his return form injury helped Barcelona hammer visitors Real Sociedad 5-1 to give new coach Tito Vilanova the perfect start to their La Liga campaign on Sunday.

Xavi may be back from injury for Milan clash: Roura

Xavi may be back from injury for Milan clash: Roura

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Barcelona playmaker Xavi may recover from a hamstring injury in time to feature in Wednesday's Champions League last 16 first leg at Serie A side AC Milan, interim coach Jordi Roura said on Friday.

La Liga: Record for Barca as they march on at Malaga

La Liga: Record for Barca as they march on at Malaga

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Rampant unbeaten leaders Barcelona ended the first half of the La Liga season with a record 55 of a possible 57 points when Lionel Messi scored one goal and had a hand in two more in a 3-1 win at Malaga on Sunday.

Fabregas' heart still at Barca despite Man U advances

Fabregas' heart still at Barca despite Man U advances

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Barcelona coach has claimed that Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas wants to stay at the club despite offers from other clubs coming his way.

Guardiola ends Barca reign with King's Cup triumph

Guardiola ends Barca reign with King's Cup triumph

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Barcelona gave Pep Guardiola a fitting end to his glittering four-year reign as coach winning the King's Cup final against Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Friday to send him off with a 14th trophy under his arm.

Ahead of King's Cup final, Guardiola calms waters

Ahead of King's Cup final, Guardiola calms waters

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Outgoing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola sought to make the succession of his number two Tito Vilanova as smooth as possible as he gave his last Nou Camp news conference on Thursday, ahead of the King's Cup final.

Barca end the year on a high as Real lose

Barca end the year on a high as Real lose

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona ended 2012 on a high when Lionel Messi struck his 91st goal of the year in a 3-1 win at Real Valladolid while their arch-rivals Real Madrid slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Malaga.

Barca refuse to file complaint against Mourinho

Barca refuse to file complaint against Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

European champions Barcelona have refrained from making an official complaint against Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for last week's eye poking incident and have called for an easing of tensions with their arch-rivals.

Fabregas dismisses Barcelona exit talk

Fabregas dismisses Barcelona exit talk

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said his only wish is to succeed with the Spanish champions and has dismissed the idea that he could be lured away to another club.

Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'or more than Messi: Mourinho

Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'or more than Messi: Mourinho

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

It would be a crime if Cristiano Ronaldo lost out to Lionel Messi for the 2012 Ballon d'Or, his Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said.

11 killed as IS suicide bombers strike Indonesian churches

11 killed as IS suicide bombers strike Indonesian churches

Rediff.com13 May 2018

A family of six, including two young girls, were responsible for the attacks, national police chief Tito Karnavian said.

Five Brazilian athletes fail doping tests

Five Brazilian athletes fail doping tests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Five Brazilian athletes training in Germany for this month's world championships have failed out of competition doping tests and will return home, the Brazilian Athletics Confederation (CBAt) has said.

Top 6: Hottest party destinations in India

Top 6: Hottest party destinations in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

If you're wondering where to head to New Year's Eve, DJ Praveen Nair lists out his favourite options in six Indian cities.

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Popstar Michael Jackson, 50, has died after suffering a suffered a cardiac arrest early Thursday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times and other US media outlets reported.

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The family had earlier held a meeting to plan the pop icon's last rites and they want to bury Jackson at the California ranch.

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

Messi breaks La Liga hat-trick record as Barca go top

Messi breaks La Liga hat-trick record as Barca go top

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Lionel Messi broke a Spanish hat-trick record and Luis Suarez struck twice as a rampant Barcelona took over top spot in La Liga with a 6-1 hammering of Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.