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Barcelona attack suspect shot dead by police

Barcelona attack suspect shot dead by police

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Younes Abouyaaqoub, a 22-year-old Moroccan national, was killed during an operation in Subirats.

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Tracking the key moves this week in the European transfer market

'Messi isn't leaving Barcelona'

'Messi isn't leaving Barcelona'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Lionel Messi is not about to leave Barcelona despite taking his time to sign a new contract with the Liga side, teammate Gerard Pique said on Thursday, saying that the Argentine "loves the club more than anybody".

Messi quiet but Barcelona stroll past Celtic

Messi quiet but Barcelona stroll past Celtic

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

A blond-haired Lionel Messi failed to get on the scoresheet but it hardly mattered as under-strength Barcelona taught Celtic a footballing lesson in a Dublin friendly.

How Catalan referendum affected La Liga and Barcelona FC

How Catalan referendum affected La Liga and Barcelona FC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Barcelona, Las Palmas match postponed over Catalan referendum

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi, who is Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 634 goals in 731 games, is expected to spend three seasons at Manchester City before moving to CFG's Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

Catalonia crisis: Barcelona, Iniesta call for dialogue

Catalonia crisis: Barcelona, Iniesta call for dialogue

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Barcelona have joined captain Andres Iniesta in calling for dialogue between the Spanish government and leaders in Catalonia to resolve the crisis between the central government and its richest region following Sunday's disputed referendum.

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.

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Lionel Messi is not interested in leaving Barcelona in the wake of his sentencing for tax fraud, according to club spokesman Josep Vives.

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).

PHOTOS: How Madrid crushed Barcelona to win Super Cup

PHOTOS: How Madrid crushed Barcelona to win Super Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Marco Asensio followed up his brilliant late goal in Sunday's first leg with a stunning effort from 30 metres in the fourth minute that proved a punishing blow for the Catalans.

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

Barcelona pay HUGE fine to settle Neymar transfer case

Barcelona pay HUGE fine to settle Neymar transfer case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Barcelona agreed to pay a fine of 5.5 million euros ($6.21 million) to the Spanish authorities to settle a tax fraud case over the transfer of Brazil international Neymar in 2013.

Barcelona down but not out...

Barcelona down but not out...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

'We still depend on ourselves. Our margin for error has run out and we are aware of the challenge.'

FC Barcelona call for disciplinary action against La Liga president

FC Barcelona call for disciplinary action against La Liga president

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Barcelona have asked Spain's Court for Sport (TAD) to open disciplinary proceedings against La Liga chief Javier Tebas after he criticised the team's reaction to an empty bottle being thrown in from the stands during a goal celebration.

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Messi's contract expires at the end of June and there has been no announcement on an extension.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the field.

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Messi has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou at the end of the season after he caused a stir by criticising the club's sporting director Eric Abidal

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Barcelona's appeal against a FIFA sanction for an alleged breach of rules on the transfer of foreign Under-18 players has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

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.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Guardiola to be named Barcelona coach

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Former club captain Pep Guardiola will replace Frank Rijkaard as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, Spanish media reported.

Barcelona's signing of Neymar being investigated by court

Barcelona's signing of Neymar being investigated by court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Barcelona have been ordered by a local court to provide details about the signing of Neymar before a decision is made on whether to open proceedings against club president Sandro Rosell for the misappropriation of funds.

14 killed in twin attacks in Barcelona; Islamic State claims responsibility

14 killed in twin attacks in Barcelona; Islamic State claims responsibility

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. According to US monitor SITE Intelligence Group, the extremist group's propaganda outlet AMAQ claimed that the executors of the attack were soldiers of the Islamic State.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Turan has been accused of sexual harassment, unlicensed possession of weapons and causing intentional injury over the fight with singer Berkay Sahin, Anadolu news agency said.

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Frenchman, voted the world's third best player of 2016, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since signing a new contract with Atletico in May 2017.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Neymar is close to signing a three-year contract extension with Barcelona that will tie the Brazil captain to the La Liga champions until June 2021, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old forward is a reported target of top European clubs and his current deal expires in June 2018. El Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday that Manchester United were launching a "total offensive" to acquire Neymar.

Barcelona...one down, two to go

Barcelona...one down, two to go

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Barcelona wrap up 23rd La Liga crown with Lionel Messi goal.

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi magic inspires Barcelona

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi magic inspires Barcelona

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi was at the heart of another devastating attacking show.

PHOTOS: Barcelona secure big win as Roma self-destruct

PHOTOS: Barcelona secure big win as Roma self-destruct

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Barcelona capitalised on two disastrous own goals by A S Roma to thrash the Italian side 4-1 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday and take a huge step towards reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in three years.

La Liga: Barcelona stunned; Real and Atletico cruise

La Liga: Barcelona stunned; Real and Atletico cruise

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Promoted Alaves dealt champions Barcelona a shock 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp on Saturday while Cristiano Ronaldo returned from injury to help Real Madrid thrash Osasuna 5-2 and go two points clear at the top of La Liga. With Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta on the bench, Barcelona went behind to the visitors in the 39th minute before Frenchman Jeremy Mathieu equalised in the 46th. Ibai Gomez then scored the winner in the 64th.

Suarez agrees new contract with Barcelona to 2021

Suarez agrees new contract with Barcelona to 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Prolific striker Luis Suarez has agreed a new contract with Barcelona until 2021, the Spanish champions announced on Thursday. The Uruguay international will sign the new deal, which will keep him at the club until he is 34 years old and contains a release clause of 200 million euros ($207 million), on Friday. Suarez has scored 97 goals in 116 games for Barcelona since signing from Liverpool in 2014 for a reported 81 million euros ($84 million), and has collected eight major trophies.

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

Parisian love: Tsitsipas-Badosa rekindle romance

Parisian love: Tsitsipas-Badosa rekindle romance

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'So to have a person by your side that you love and can comfortably and mutually and reciprocally talk about tennis in our case, I think it's a breath of fresh air.'

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Irrepressible Ibrahimovic scores twice as Milan win opener

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'We are going through difficult and complicated moments and with respect to what could happen in the future we will take it on with calm and wisdom'