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City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Argentine joined Barca on a free transfer during the close season, but made only five appearances in all competitions due to a calf injury and his cardiac issues, scoring once in a 2-1 home defeat by Real Madrid.

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

PICS: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas to clash in Barcelona final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tsitsipas in the 2021 US Open and in last year's Miami Masters and Barcelona Open.

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

According to local newspaper La Vanguardia, the agreement specifies that their sons, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, will move to Miami with their mother.

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of El Clasico

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of El Clasico

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Barcelona has decided to leave Neymar out of the decisive El Clasico against Real Madrid because of the legal uncertainty over an appeal to overturn his suspension

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

G.O.A.T. turns 33

G.O.A.T. turns 33

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Social media goes berserk as Leo celebrates his birthday.

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Barca legend Busquets to leave club at end of season

Barca legend Busquets to leave club at end of season

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Busquets, who retired from international duty last year, has made more than 700 appearances for Barcelona and holds the record for playing in more El Clasicos than any other player with 48 appearances against Barcelona's rivals Real Madrid.

Spanish court wants two-year prison sentence for Neymar

Spanish court wants two-year prison sentence for Neymar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Spain's public prosecutor has called for Barcelona soccer player Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the Liga champions in 2013, said a court filing on Wednesday. Judge Jose Perals also called for a five-year sentence for former Barca president Sandro Rosell and a fine of 8.4 million euros ($8.9 million) for the club, but called for charges against current president Josep Maria Bartomeu to be dropped.

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Barcelona top the LaLiga standings with 15 points, four ahead of Real Madrid and Villarreal. Girona are seventh on seven points.

Former Barca prez arrested after police raid club offices

Former Barca prez arrested after police raid club offices

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Bartomeu's lawyers could not immediately be reached for comment.

King's Cup: Barca book semis spot as Coutinho makes debut

King's Cup: Barca book semis spot as Coutinho makes debut

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Holders Barcelona reached the King's Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Thursday to overcome a first-leg deficit on a night when new signing Philippe Coutinho made his debut.

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.

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

When asked about Barcelona's youth and talent in midfield especially, Gundogan said he had a lot to offer the team with his experience.

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I tried to behave with humility and respect and I hope that is what remains of me when I leave the club.'

Steely Juventus shut down Barcelona to enter semis

Steely Juventus shut down Barcelona to enter semis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Barcelona's hopes of staging another sensational Champions League comeback fell flat against a hardened Juventus side who held the Catalans to a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate.

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League second leg quarter-final matches.

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The win moved Barcelona up to fourth place on 38 points from 22 games

Alcacer steals limelight from Messi as Barca sink Sevilla

Alcacer steals limelight from Messi as Barca sink Sevilla

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Paco Alcacer enjoyed a rare outing for Barcelona by scoring twice in the club's 2-1 La Liga win over Sevilla at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

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

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi nets double as Barca romp past Bayern

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi nets double as Barca romp past Bayern

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Two late moments of Lionel Messi magic and a goal from Neymar helped Barcelona break the resistance of Bayern Munich in a pulsating 3-0 victory in their Champions League semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

5G could interfere with aircraft's radio signals, says govt

5G could interfere with aircraft's radio signals, says govt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a written reply, Singh said the 5G C-band spectrum has the likelihood of interfering with the current radio altimeters installed on the aircraft.

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The PSG frontline is already formidable, with Messi's former Barca team mate Neymar and young France striker Kylian Mbappe seen as two of the best players on the planet.

10th La Liga title for Messi; 8th for Barcelona in 11 years

10th La Liga title for Messi; 8th for Barcelona in 11 years

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi became the first player to win 10 La Liga crowns with Barcelona and only the third player from any club to do so.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Wine and food pairings for the festive season

Wine and food pairings for the festive season

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

It's Christmastime, New Year's is around the corner and wine is certainly the spirit of the season. So if you're planning to eat, drink and make merry these next few days, here are a few great wine-and-food pairing suggestions for you from MP Sharma, chief vintner and wine consultant with Nashik-based Vinsura Wines.

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Paris St Germain closed out the year on a high as they maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table.

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Schick on target again as Leverkusen win, Leipzig thrashed 5-1

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Emma Hayes, who led Chelsea to the 2021 Champions League final, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by England manager Sarina Wiegman and Canada coach Beverly Priestman.

F1: Hamilton on pole in Spain

F1: Hamilton on pole in Spain

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton beat team mate Nico Rosberg to pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday in a front row sweep for dominant Mercedes.

Real Madrid's season goes from bad to worse in La Liga

Real Madrid's season goes from bad to worse in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Girona's Castellanos hits Real Madrid for four in fresh blow to title hopes

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Clubs in Spain's top two soccer divisions can hold full training sessions from Monday for the first time since returning to activity after action was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers La Liga have said.

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.

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

PIX: Real Madrid maintain perfect start with Benzema's double

PIX: Real Madrid maintain perfect start with Benzema's double

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

A second half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory at Girona on Sunday and maintain their perfect La Liga start in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era.

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Atletico were fined 2800 euros ($3,150), while Costa 6010 euros over the incident.