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Barca taste season's first defeat, Deportivo lose

Barca taste season's first defeat, Deportivo lose

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Barcelona were handed their first defeat of the season by Atletico Madrid after a 2-1 loss on Sunday.

La Liga: Honours even between leaders Barca and Atletico

La Liga: Honours even between leaders Barca and Atletico

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Title rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid stayed locked together at the top of La Liga after they played out an intense 0-0 draw with few genuine chances at the Calderon on Saturday.

King's Cup: Atletico, Barca join Real in semis

King's Cup: Atletico, Barca join Real in semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Atletico Madrid have a chance to pile more King's Cup misery on neighbours Real after eliminating Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to set up a last-four clash against the bitter city rivals they beat in last year's final.

Barca crush Sevilla, Bilbao shock for Real

Barca crush Sevilla, Bilbao shock for Real

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Lionel Messi netted two late goals as champions Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 4-0 on Saturday to stretch their advantage over second-placed Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to five points.

Barca's Busquets insists all is well between Messi and coach Enrique

Barca's Busquets insists all is well between Messi and coach Enrique

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has become the latest to insist that all is well at the club, dismissing reports of a rift between Argentina forward Lionel Messi and coach Luis Enrique.

I don't care if we shine as long as we win, says Barca's Rakitic

I don't care if we shine as long as we win, says Barca's Rakitic

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic embraced the art of winning ugly after they beat 10-man Real Betis 2-0 to move closer to retaining their La Liga title.

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi's 400th goal boosts Barca title bid

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi's 400th goal boosts Barca title bid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi hit his 400th career goal for the La Liga leaders.

Barca's Andres Iniesta agrees three-year contract extension

Barca's Andres Iniesta agrees three-year contract extension

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Barcelona's Spain playmaker Andres Iniesta has agreed a three-year contract extension with the La Liga champions until 2018 when he turns 34, club president Sandro Rosell said on Thursday.

Messi spurs 'invincible' Barca to World Club title

Messi spurs 'invincible' Barca to World Club title

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Lionel Messi scored two wonder goals as European champions Barcelona ripped apart Brazil's Santos 4-0 to win their second Club World Cup in swashbuckling style on Sunday.

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish football federation face fines over politically-motivated whistles and banners during last season's King's Cup final at the Nou Camp, the Spanish government said on Monday.

European Roundup: Barca in first loss, Arsenal stay clear

European Roundup: Barca in first loss, Arsenal stay clear

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Barcelona suffered their first league defeat of the season when they went down 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao while Arsenal stayed clear at the head of the Premier League.

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Two late goals in two minutes from Sergi Roberto and Luis Suarez gave European champions Barcelona a dramatic 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Alexis Sanchez hit a hat-trick as Barcelona swept aside Elche 4-0 to return to the top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Guardiola hails Bayern's 'super season' despite Barca loss

Guardiola hails Bayern's 'super season' despite Barca loss

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola shrugged off criticism.

Henry doubtful as Barca face Kiev test

Henry doubtful as Barca face Kiev test

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

European champions Barcelona may be without striker Thierry Henry when they host Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday looking for their first Champions League win of the season.

Messi signs two-year Barca contract extension

Messi signs two-year Barca contract extension

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract extension with the European champions until 2016, the club said on Friday.

La Liga: Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby

La Liga: Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi scored two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-0 in Saturday's Catalan derby to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.

PHOTOS: Barca, Atletico stumble and miss out on record

PHOTOS: Barca, Atletico stumble and miss out on record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropped their first points of the season on Saturday, missing the chance to equal the record for the best-ever La Liga start.

Barca lose Fabregas to injury for three weeks

Barca lose Fabregas to injury for three weeks

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas sustained a hamstring injury during training on Saturday and will be out of action for around three weeks, the European champions said.

Real take control as Barca draw

Real take control as Barca draw

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Barcelona surrendered lead to arch-rivals Real Madrid after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Real Betis.

Leverkusen have tough task against pass masters Barca

Leverkusen have tough task against pass masters Barca

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Bayer Leverkusen face what looks to be the near-impossible task of putting three goals past Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Wednesday and to do so they will need to dethrone the undisputed passing kings of Europe.

Barca income to exceed 500 million euros for first time

Barca income to exceed 500 million euros for first time

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Barcelona's revenue is projected to rise to 509 million euros this season, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, making the club only the second to cross the half-billion threshold after arch rivals Real Madrid.

Henry, Ibrahimovic help Barca scrape past Xerez

Henry, Ibrahimovic help Barca scrape past Xerez

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in the second half as Barcelona squeezed past bottom club Xerez 2-0 to go five points clear at the top of La Liga on Wednesday.

Ronaldo's return boosts Real for Barca trip

Ronaldo's return boosts Real for Barca trip

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to fitness has strengthened Real Madrid in time for their eagerly anticipated trip to face Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Sunday.

La Liga: Neymar opens account as Barca march on

La Liga: Neymar opens account as Barca march on

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Barcelona extended their winning start to their title defence to six games when Neymar scored his debut La Liga goal and Lionel Messi netted his seventh of the season in an entertaining 4-1 victory at home to Real Sociedad on Tuesday.

Guardiola's Barca continue to rule in Spain

Guardiola's Barca continue to rule in Spain

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Barcelona hammered Real Valladolid 4-0 at home on Sunday to retain their La Liga crown and brushed aside any doubts that they were about to be usurped by Real Madrid as the top club in Spain.

Barca ready to weather Milan storm

Barca ready to weather Milan storm

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Barcelona expect AC Milan to go all out for victory at the Nou Camp on Wednesday

Barca beat Malaga, Real see off Tenerife

Barca beat Malaga, Real see off Tenerife

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

Barcelona and Real Madrid maintained their perfect La Liga starts on Saturday, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting the champions on their way to a 2-0 victory at Malaga and Real winning 3-0 at home to Tenerife.

'Barca will fight to the end for Fabregas'

'Barca will fight to the end for Fabregas'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Barcelona are ready to fight to bring Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas back to the club right up until the transfer deadline on August 31, coach Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Champions League: Special night for 'Special One' as Inter stun Barca

Champions League: Special night for 'Special One' as Inter stun Barca

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Tireless Inter Milan produced a rip-roaring home performance to overpower Barcelona 3-1 and leave the holders in real trouble after a thrilling Champions League semi-final, first leg on Tuesday.

Barca open up 12-point lead

Barca open up 12-point lead

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Henrik Larsson and Samuel Eto'o scored in Barcelona's 2-0 win at Real Sociedad

Barca deserve to win Champions League: Messi

Barca deserve to win Champions League: Messi

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Barcelona deserve to win the Champions League because of the stylish football they play, forward Lionel Messi said Thursday.

Barca's Guardiola asks players to raise their game

Barca's Guardiola asks players to raise their game

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has told his players they need to lift their game if they hope to catch La Liga leaders Real Madrid and secure a fourth straight Spanish title.

In a first, four La Marcia graduates to wear captain's armband at Barca

In a first, four La Marcia graduates to wear captain's armband at Barca

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer, has been a vice-captain since 2015 and takes the club's armband from Iniesta, who succeeded Xavi Hernandez as captain in 2015 but left for Japanese club Vissel Kobe in June.

Fabregas nets on debut as Barca crush Villarreal

Fabregas nets on debut as Barca crush Villarreal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez marked their home debuts for Barcelona in La Liga with goals as the champions crushed Villarreal 5-0 in their opening match of the campaign on Monday.

Barca can't ascertain Messi's availability for Bayern tie

Barca can't ascertain Messi's availability for Bayern tie

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, who has been struggling with a hamstring strain, is likely to face Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League tie but his participation will be decided after a final training session, the Catalans said on Monday.

Real out to puncture Barca euphoria

Real out to puncture Barca euphoria

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Chilean Sanchez to join Barca for $37 mln

Chilean Sanchez to join Barca for $37 mln

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Barcelona have agreed to sign Udinese's Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez for 26 million euros ($36.9 million) plus a possible 11.5 million euros in variables as the Spanish and European champions made their first addition to their squad for next season.

PHOTOS: Late drama as PSG scramble draw with Barca

PHOTOS: Late drama as PSG scramble draw with Barca

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Barcelona stayed on track for a sixth consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance despite conceding a last-gasp goal by Blaise Matuidi in a pulsating 2-2 first-leg draw at Paris St Germain on Tuesday.

Former Barca coach Guardiola wants to manage EPL club

Former Barca coach Guardiola wants to manage EPL club

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Pep Guardiola finds English football 'fascinating' and his ambition is to manage a Premier League club in future, the sought-after former Barcelona coach said.