News for 'Barca'

Puyol not retiring this season, says Barca coach

Puyol not retiring this season, says Barca coach

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has poured cold water on a report that suggested captain Carles Puyol was considering retiring at the end of the season due to a string of injuries.

La Liga: Why Bilbao is one of hardest away games for Barca...

La Liga: Why Bilbao is one of hardest away games for Barca...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is expecting another gruelling game at Athletic Bilbao when the La Liga champions visit San Mames on Sunday.

Barca's Villa in hospital with kidney stones

Barca's Villa in hospital with kidney stones

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Barcelona forward David Villa has returned to hospital after failing to recover from kidney stones and is out of Saturday's league game at Granada, the La Liga leaders said on Thursday.

Champions League PIX: Liverpool whip Red Star, Barca sink Inter

Champions League PIX: Liverpool whip Red Star, Barca sink Inter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A summary of Thursday night's UEFA Champions League matches.

Football PHOTOS: Messi fuels Barca comeback; City win easy

Football PHOTOS: Messi fuels Barca comeback; City win easy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Manchester City swept aside second-tier Cardiff City 2-0 with first-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling on Sunday to reach the FA Cup fifth round in their quest to win an unprecedented four trophies this season.

Barca beat Bilbao to claim 26th King's Cup title

Barca beat Bilbao to claim 26th King's Cup title

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Barcelona won their 26th King's Cup when two goals from Pedro and one from Lionel Messi gave them a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in coach Pep Guardiola's final match in charge on Friday.

Valencia overcome Barca to reach King's Cup final

Valencia overcome Barca to reach King's Cup final

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

Valencia stunned Barcelona 3-2 at the Mestalla to reach the King's Cup final 4-3 on aggregate on Thursday. Barca, who had scrambled an injury-time equaliser to draw 1-1 in the first leg, were hit by a Ruben Baraja piledriver and a breakaway goal from Juan Mata before the break in an intense encounter they dominated throughout.

Bilbao hold Barca in King's Cup

Bilbao hold Barca in King's Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Athletic Bilbao survived a constant state of siege to hold a weakened Barcelona to a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp in a King's Cup last 16 first-leg match on Tuesday. La Liga leaders Barca had won 10 successive games in all competitions, scoring 31 goals in the last seven, but they ran out of ideas against their resolute Basque visitors.

Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa

Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Barcelona are in negotiations to buy Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Valencia striker David Villa, acording to club vice president Rafael Yuste.

PHOTOS: Messi fires Barca to victory, Southampton stun Liverpool

PHOTOS: Messi fires Barca to victory, Southampton stun Liverpool

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as holders Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 on Wednesday to overturn a deficit from the first leg and advance to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup.

CL Preview: Barca prepare for miraculous comeback

CL Preview: Barca prepare for miraculous comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Barcelona first struggled to come to terms with their shock 4-0 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League last 16 first leg but have sparkled in their last two games and are daring to believe they can defy history by reaching the quarter-finals.

Sports Shorts: Barca to sign Valencia defender Mathieu

Sports Shorts: Barca to sign Valencia defender Mathieu

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Valencia's French defender Jeremy Mathieu will join Barcelona for a fee of 20 million euros ($26.9 million), the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Barcelona eye big step towards title as they gear up for Real Madrid

Barcelona eye big step towards title as they gear up for Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Barcelona will look to take a big step towards their first La Liga title in four years, when they take on Real Madrid this weekend.

PIX: Barcelona are LaLiga champions!

PIX: Barcelona are LaLiga champions!

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Barcelona won their 27th LaLiga title and first for four years after a 4-2 win at city rivals Espanyol on Sunday.

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi fittingly sealed Barcelona's 26th La Liga title on Saturday by coming off the bench to score the goal in a 1-0 win over Levante in front of a jubilant Nou Camp crowd, who celebrated a remarkable eighth league crown in 11 years.

Sevilla keep pace with Barca

Sevilla keep pace with Barca

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Sevilla and Real Madrid kept the pressure on leaders Barcelona with home wins in the Primera Liga on Sunday.

King's Cup PHOTOS: Neymar double sends Barca into semis

King's Cup PHOTOS: Neymar double sends Barca into semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Neymar struck twice as Barca beat Atletico Madrid to reach the King's Cup semis

Valencia close on leaders Barca

Valencia close on leaders Barca

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Valencia beat leaders Barcelona 2-1 at the Mestalla to put themselves firmly in the Primera Liga title race.

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Champions League Group F match between Barcelona and Ajax was a cracker of a contest.

Arsenal midfielder Song set for Barca move

Arsenal midfielder Song set for Barca move

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Arsenal have agreed terms with Barcelona to sell Cameroon international midfielder Alex Song to the Spanish side for 19 million euros ($23.36 million), the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Barca drop points at Levante

Barca drop points at Levante

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw away to Levante in the Primera Liga.

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Barcelona followed up last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid with another reverse on Saturday, squandering a host of chances to lose 1-0 at home to Celta Vigo and handing the lead in La Liga to their arch rivals.

Barca must play intelligently against Milan: Fabregas

Barca must play intelligently against Milan: Fabregas

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Barcelona need to avoid over-exuberance if they are to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League clash at home to AC Milan, midfielder Cesc Fabregas said on Thursday.

Spate of injuries hit Barca and Real Madrid: Problems for Messi, Bale

Spate of injuries hit Barca and Real Madrid: Problems for Messi, Bale

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The injury list in the La Liga keeps growing as the season progresses and this time Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale are the unfortunate victims...

Suarez has extra motivation, says Barca boss Enrique

Suarez has extra motivation, says Barca boss Enrique

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is expecting an even greater impact from Luis Suarez this season with the cloud of disciplinary problems no longer hanging over the Uruguay striker.

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barca beat Real Valladolid

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barca beat Real Valladolid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi scored one penalty and missed another as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday to open up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga.

Barca fans flock to Villa presentation

Barca fans flock to Villa presentation

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Around 35,000 Barcelona fans went to the Nou Camp to see striker David Villa presented on Friday as the club's first signing since they won a second consecutive La Liga title last weekend.

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.

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.

Barca President Rosell quits amid Neymar transfer controversy

Barca President Rosell quits amid Neymar transfer controversy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigned on Thursday in the aftermath of a Spanish court's decision to investigate last year's signing of Brazil forward Neymar.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Classy Barca win Super Cup

Classy Barca win Super Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Barcelona scored a high-class 3-0 win over city rivals Espanyol to win the Super Cup.

Barca defender Abidal to have liver transplant

Barca defender Abidal to have liver transplant

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal is to have a liver transplant, the Spanish and European champions said on Thursday.

Magical Messi fires Barca past Arsenal

Magical Messi fires Barca past Arsenal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Lionel Messi netted a brilliant first-half hat-trick and added a late fourth to fire holders Barcelona past Arsenal into the last four of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Ronaldinho inspires Barca to victory

Ronaldinho inspires Barca to victory

Rediff.com19 Feb 2006

Ronaldinho was in inspirational form as he returned to lead Barcelona to a 5-1 home victory over an unfortunate Real Betis in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca in free fall, lose to Valencia while Atletico catch up

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca in free fall, lose to Valencia while Atletico catch up

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Barcelona's stuttering title bid suffered another setback when they lost 2-1 at home to Valencia on Sunday, while Atletico Madrid moved level on points with the La Liga leaders after a comfortable win over Granda.

PIX: Tenacious Barcelona edge Real Madrid

PIX: Tenacious Barcelona edge Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A tenacious Barcelona frustrated Real Madrid to secure a 1-0 win over their bitter rivals in an ill-tempered Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday.

Barca steamroll Cartagena to make King's Cup last 16

Barca steamroll Cartagena to make King's Cup last 16

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Barcelona eased into the King's Cup last 16 when goals from Pedro, Cristian Tello and Neymar secured a 3-0 second-leg victory at home to third-tier Cartagena on Tuesday for a 7-1 aggregate success.

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.

Defensive worries for Man U, Barca

Defensive worries for Man U, Barca

Rediff.com26 May 2009

For all the talk of their devastating attacking capabilities, Barcelona and Manchester United must sort out defensive worries for Wednesday's Champions League final.