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PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo was singled out by Atletico Madrid fans on Wednesday as Juventus lost 2-0 in the Champions League last 16 but the former Real Madrid forward was quick to point out his stellar record in the competition.

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Cavani is now embroiled in a controversy over a questionable social media post.

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Manchester United hit Roma for six; Arsenal lose

PIX: Manchester United hit Roma for six; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scored twice each as Manchester United took a giant step towards the Europa League final with a 6-2 drubbing of AS Roma in their semi-final first leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Barcelona's title bid suffer after draw at Celta

Barcelona's title bid suffer after draw at Celta

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Spain striker Iago Aspas dealt a fresh blow to Barcelona's La Liga title hopes by striking a late free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to the Catalans on Saturday as Quique Setien's side twice threw away the lead in a thrilling match. The draw put Barca back on top of the table on 69 points after 32 games but Real Madrid, on 68, can go two points clear at the summit if they beat Espanyol away from home on Sunday.

Man United's Cavani banned for 3 games for offensive post

Man United's Cavani banned for 3 games for offensive post

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cavani suspended by FA for three games over use of racial term

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Barcelona suffered in the absence of the injured Lionel Messi as they drew 1-1 at home

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won their matches for their respective countries on Day 4 of the ATP Cup on Monday.

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

PSG have set their sights on Messi, with PSG's players, coaches talking of their excitement about the prospect of bringing the Argentine to the French capital

Costa Rica fight back to stun Uruguay

Costa Rica fight back to stun Uruguay

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Two goals in four dramatic second-half minutes set lowly Costa Rica on their way to a deserved 3-1 victory over Uruguay on Saturday in the biggest upset of the World Cup so far.

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The positive cases were recorded after the charter flight from Los Angeles landed in Melbourne for the tennis Grand Slam, according to online posts from players.

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Two coronavirus infections were reported on Saturday on a flight to the Australian Open, forcing two weeks of strict hotel quarantine for all the tennis players and entourage on board.

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.

Showing their balcony spirit: Hope in times of COVID-19

Showing their balcony spirit: Hope in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

From dancing to playing musical instruments to exercising... balconies across the world have become the hospot as people continue to quarantine and self-isolate themselves at homes to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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).

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Madrid's trip to San Sebastian was full of intrigue after Barca failed to beat Sevilla and the Catalan side's defender Gerard Pique said the title was now Madrid's for the taking.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Colombia head to Copa semis after penalties win over Uruguay

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique blamed the club's pre-season trips to the United States and Japan for their shaky start to the season.

Godin header puts Uruguay in last 16 and Italy out

Godin header puts Uruguay in last 16 and Italy out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Defender Diego Godin scored a dramatic goal nine minutes from time to send Uruguay through to the World Cup last 16 after a 1-0 win over Italy, on Tuesday, which sent the four-times champions home.

Indians at US Open: Mirza, Bopanna look to begin on high

Indians at US Open: Mirza, Bopanna look to begin on high

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

In the women's doubles event, the Indo-Chinese duo of Sania and Peng Shuai will take on Croatian professionals Petra Martic and Donna Vekic.

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was at a loss to explain how Luis Suarez missed three golden chances in his side's 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening World Cup Group A game but refused to blame his leading striker.

Bopanna-Cuevas win Monte Carlo Masters

Bopanna-Cuevas win Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Uruguayan partner Pablo Cuevas lifted the men's doubles crown at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Soccer PIX: Leicester punish Brentford; PSG held

Soccer PIX: Leicester punish Brentford; PSG held

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona.

La Liga: Suarez scores as Barca condemn Espanyol to relegation

La Liga: Suarez scores as Barca condemn Espanyol to relegation

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Barca, chasing a third consecutive Spanish title, are on 76 points after 35 games while Real Madrid are top with 77 and can restore their four-point advantage when they host Alaves on Friday.

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Bayern Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-1, while Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 in LaLiga at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Fan appreciation set to keep Suarez at Anfield - report

Fan appreciation set to keep Suarez at Anfield - report

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The love of Liverpool fans appears to have persuaded Luis Suarez to stay at Anfield, according to comments made by the controversial striker to a Uruguayan newspaper.

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

Football Focus: FIFA wants to improve the offside rule

Football Focus: FIFA wants to improve the offside rule

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

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

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Here is a terrific quote that is doing the rounds from Chile's coach, Jorge Sampaoli.

World Cup: 'Cannibal' Suarez charged for biting Chiellini

World Cup: 'Cannibal' Suarez charged for biting Chiellini

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

FIFA has charged Uruguay's Luis Suarez for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their Group D World Cup match on Tuesday.

Suarez bite ban stays, but Barcelona striker allowed to train

Suarez bite ban stays, but Barcelona striker allowed to train

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez's four-month playing ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) although he will be allowed train with his new club Barcelona.

Brazil sees return of soccer at empty Maracana stadium

Brazil sees return of soccer at empty Maracana stadium

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Brazilian football resumed after a three-month hiatus on Thursday night, with Flamengo beating Bangu 3-0 at an empty Maracana stadium in the first game of the restarted Rio de Janeiro state championship.

Liverpool's Suarez, an angel with a hint of demon

Liverpool's Suarez, an angel with a hint of demon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Liverpool's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez described himself as being more of an angel with a little bit of the demon inside.

Sports Shorts: Liverpool owner says Suarez sale won't affect club's performance

Sports Shorts: Liverpool owner says Suarez sale won't affect club's performance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Liverpool chose the right time to part ways with the prolific-but-controversial striker Luis Suarez and the Premier League side will have no trouble coping without the Uruguayan, the club's principal owner John Henry said.

Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup in 2026

Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup in 2026

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broadening the World Cup finals to include 40 teams could come about in 2026, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said during a tour of South America on Tuesday.

Suarez treble and Messi double lift six-goal Barca

Suarez treble and Messi double lift six-goal Barca

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Luis Suarez grabbed a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged two goals as Barcelona began their quest for a third straight La Liga title with a 6-2 rout of Real Betis on Saturday. Arda Turan, whose two goals against Sevilla helped Barca lift the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, gave them an early lead at the Nou Camp before Ruben Castro equalised in the 21st minute. Barca went back in front thanks to a trademark 37th-minute goal from Messi before Suarez, La Liga's top scorer last season, made it 3-1 before halftime.