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I'm tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona: Messi

I'm tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A frustrated Lionel Messi said he is tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona after he was accused by Antoine Griezmann's former agent of making life difficult for the French striker at the La Liga club.

Thiem breaks no sweat to win Barcelona Open

Thiem breaks no sweat to win Barcelona Open

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'It's such an honour to win this tournament, looking at all the names who have won it I'm very happy and proud that my name is also there now'

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning curled long-range shot against France that helped his side reach the final.

Barcelona to appeal transfer ban

Barcelona to appeal transfer ban

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Barcelona said it could make a new appeal against the "disproportionate" one year transfer ban ordered by FIFA to a Swiss court, AFP reported.

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

British media had reported that Barry had undergone a medical with French Ligue 1 champions PSG before Barcelona stepped in at the last minute and convinced him to join the ranks at La Masia.

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga champions snap a two-game winless run in all competitions.

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG

Barcelona sign Sevilla's Aleix Vidal

Barcelona sign Sevilla's Aleix Vidal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Sevilla midfielder Aleix Vidal will join treble winners Barcelona.

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Piotr Zielinski converted two penalties for Inter Milan as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus.

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The court also imposed a restraining order barring Alves from coming within 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) of the victim.

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'I would never go to court against Barca because it is the club that I love, which gave me everything since I arrived. It is the club of my life, I have made my life here.'

Liverpool reject second Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Liverpool reject second Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Barcelona are keen to sign the Brazilian playmaker, who joined Liverpool from Inter Milan for 8.5 million pounds ($11.03 million) in 2013, and have already had an initial bid worth 80 million euros rejected by Liverpool last month.

Can Dembele help Barcelona fill Neymar void?

Can Dembele help Barcelona fill Neymar void?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Ousmane Dembele endured a rough start to his Barcelona career but the French winger appears to be finding his feet at a crucial time in the season.

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Mercedes calls police over Hamilton 'sabotage' email

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Mercedes have called in the police after an anonymous email purporting to be from an insider accused the Formula One team of sabotaging their departing seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor.

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Spanish media had reported that Xavi had been approached by Barca to replace Ernesto Valverde before Quique Setien was appointed in January.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.

What Barcelona needs to do after Madrid defeat

What Barcelona needs to do after Madrid defeat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Sergio Busquets called on Barcelona to sign more players after the club's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid on Sunday.

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

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Yet even without a transfer fee, Messi's colossal salary, reported to be the highest in world football, means very few clubs would be able to afford him.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

Barcelona income to break the billion euro barrier

Barcelona income to break the billion euro barrier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

A statement from the club on Thursday said they had made record turnover of 990 million euros last season and projected an increase to 1.047 billion euros for the 2019/20 campaign.

Neymar ready to quit PSG for Real or Barcelona?

Neymar ready to quit PSG for Real or Barcelona?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Sporting director Leonardo Araujo, back for a second stint in the role, has said the Brazilian can leave if a buyer is found.

Barcelona seek Spanish double

Barcelona seek Spanish double

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Barcelona will be looking to follow up Sevilla's UEFA Cup triumph to complete a clean sweep of the two European trophies for one country for the first time since 1997.

Barcelona will aim to dominate United, says Ter Stegen

Barcelona will aim to dominate United, says Ter Stegen

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We want not only to defend it but also show that we are superior and we need to have a good game'

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

Edmilson joins Barcelona

Edmilson joins Barcelona

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Barcelona are paying a reported fee of between eight and 10 million euros for the Brazilian defender.

Man City's Guardiola tests negative for COVID-19: reports

Man City's Guardiola tests negative for COVID-19: reports

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has tested negative for COVID-19, British media reported, after an inconclusive test earlier on Friday prompted the club to cancel his pre-match news conference.

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

The player who could replace Neymar at Barcelona...

The player who could replace Neymar at Barcelona...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

With Brazilian striker Neymar on the verge of a record-breaking move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain, according to the player's agent, Mbappe would represent an ideal replacement at the Catalan club should that transfer go ahead.

Messi to remain at Barcelona until 2021!

Messi to remain at Barcelona until 2021!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Messi, who scored 37 times in La Liga last season, has been at Barcelona since the age of 13, rising through their youth system to become one of the most successful and recognisable footballers in the world.

Real Madrid seek LaLiga win in Mbappe's home debut

Real Madrid seek LaLiga win in Mbappe's home debut

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is looking for a big improvement from his side when they play their first home game of the LaLiga season, against Valladolid on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe making his Santiago Bernabeu debut

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.

Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault

Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves was formally indicted on Wednesday on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December.

Liverpool reject third Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Liverpool reject third Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Reports in British media put the latest bid at 125 million euros.

Barcelona president Rosell to resign: Spanish Media

Barcelona president Rosell to resign: Spanish Media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is to resign in the aftermath of a Spanish court's decision to investigate the signing of Brazilian striker Neymar last year, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.