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Fabregas decides to join Barcelona

Fabregas decides to join Barcelona

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Cesc Fabregas has finally made up his mind to quit Arsenal this summer and join Barcelona in a 30 million move.

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

Meet Germany's new captain: Joshua Kimmich

Meet Germany's new captain: Joshua Kimmich

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Joshua Kimmich named new Germany captain after Gundogan's retirement, the national team's coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

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.

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia out of his 26-man squad

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Monday

Arsenal confirm deal for Henry

Arsenal confirm deal for Henry

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Arsenal announced they had reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of France striker and club captain Thierry Henry.

Champions League: Arsenal stun Barca

Champions League: Arsenal stun Barca

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal and AS Roma's miserable run continued with a 3-2 home loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League last-16 first-round matches on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City.

Can Arsenal win three trophies this season?

Can Arsenal win three trophies this season?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb says he made a mistake by leaving the Emirates to join Barcelona in 2008, and expressed regret at turning his back on managerial 'great' Arsene Wenger.

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

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

Champions League PIX: Barca's MSN down Arsenal to enter quarters

Champions League PIX: Barca's MSN down Arsenal to enter quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Photos from the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg match played between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at the Camp Nou on Wednesday

PIX: Barcelona roll over Valencia; Inter lose

PIX: Barcelona roll over Valencia; Inter lose

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first three goals for Barcelona in a 4-1 win at Valencia, but Inter Milan suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Sassuolo. Images from the football matches played on Sunday.

Barcelona have fortnight to secure Fabregas

Barcelona have fortnight to secure Fabregas

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Barcelona has two weeks to meet Arsenal's 40-million-pound asking price for Spanish midfield star Cesc Fabregas.

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

France great Henry says battled depression throughout career

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona crowned European champions

Barcelona crowned European champions

Rediff.com18 May 2006

The Spanish champions came back from a goal down to beat 10-man Arsenal 2-1 and win their second European Cup.

PHOTOS: Masterful Messi's late double sinks Arsenal

PHOTOS: Masterful Messi's late double sinks Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Barcelona's Lionel Messi broke free from Arsenal's shackles to score two late goals and put the Champions League holders on the brink of the quarter-finals with a clinical 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Factbox: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Factbox: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Here are some key facts about Wenger:

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The following is the draw for the Champions League last 16 which was held in Nyon on Monday:

Rijkaard to leave Barcelona

Rijkaard to leave Barcelona

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Frank Rijkaard will leave Barcelona at the end of the season and former captain Pep Guardiola will take over as coach of the team, club president Joan Laporta announced on Thursday. Former Netherlands international Rijkaard took charge of Barcelona in 2003 and led them to back-to-back league titles and victory over Arsenal in the Champions League final in Paris in 2006.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

Henry confirms Barcelona move

Henry confirms Barcelona move

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The 29-year-old France striker will sign a four-year contract with the Spanish club.

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel

Arsenal boss Wenger pans 'disrespectful' Xavi

Arsenal boss Wenger pans 'disrespectful' Xavi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has criticised Barcelona midfielder Xavi for claiming Cesc Fabregas is "suffering" at the Premier League club.

Barcelona keep defensive cards hidden

Barcelona keep defensive cards hidden

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Silvinho may have been a mere decoy or he could be Barcelona's answer to a defensive problem in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Chelsea on Wednesday. The Brazilian attended the pre-match news conference with coach Pep Guardiola but neither revealed how Barcelona would overcome the loss of centre-backs Carles Pujol and Rafael Marquez.

Fabregas takes blame for Arsenal defeat

Fabregas takes blame for Arsenal defeat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has taken the blame for his side's 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, describing the last 16 second leg defeat as one of the worst moments of his life.

Rijkaard praises Arsenal

Rijkaard praises Arsenal

Rediff.com18 May 2006

The Barcelona coach said he was not surprised Arsenal were such a hard nut to crack.

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Man City to face Spurs in League Cup

Hleb completes move to Barcelona

Hleb completes move to Barcelona

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Belarus midfielder Aleksandr Hleb signed a four-year contract with Barcelona to complete his move from Arsenal, the Spanish Primera Liga club said on Wednesday. The 27-year-old, a long-term target for Barcelona, flew to Spain on Wednesday to take his medical, arriving just after the club had agreed to sell Brazilian Ronaldinho to AC Milan.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal in League Cup semi stalemate

Can Jack Wilshere replace Xavi, Iniesta at Barcelona?

Can Jack Wilshere replace Xavi, Iniesta at Barcelona?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

La Liga club Barcelona has put Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in a wish list to replace duo Xavi and Andreas Iniesta.

Arsenal were heroes, says angry Wenger

Arsenal were heroes, says angry Wenger

Rediff.com18 May 2006

The Arsenal manager blasted the refereeing and paid tribute to his men for a spirited performance after they lost 2-1 to Barcelona.

'Fearless' Arsenal ready to face Barca's 'MSN' challenge in Champions League

'Fearless' Arsenal ready to face Barca's 'MSN' challenge in Champions League

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Arsenal's defence not afraid of Barcelona trio, says Ozil

Cech's injury dents Arsenal's title hopes

Cech's injury dents Arsenal's title hopes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will be out for three to four weeks with the calf injury he picked up in Wednesday's Premier League defeat by Swansea City, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

We mucked up our season, concedes Arsenal's Ozil

We mucked up our season, concedes Arsenal's Ozil

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Arsenal have only themselves to blame after a run of two wins in nine games in all competitions has left them with only an outside chance of winning any silverware, midfielder Mesut Ozil was quoted as saying on Thursday.

What a Signing! Arsenal beef up attack with Sanchez

What a Signing! Arsenal beef up attack with Sanchez

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Arsenal signalled their attacking intent for the looming Premier League season by completing the signing of Chile striker Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona on Thursday.