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Soccer transfers: Barca sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Soccer transfers: Barca sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Neto will sign a four-year deal with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2022-23 season and he will replace Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen who moved the other way on Wednesday.

F1: Hamilton celebrates his 100th pole in Spain

F1: Hamilton celebrates his 100th pole in Spain

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to take 100 pole positions after lapping fastest for Mercedes in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

Premier League records 40 new COVID-19 cases

Premier League records 40 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The league, which is now conducting tests twice per week, did not name the people who tested positive but said they will self-isolate for 10 days.

Neymar's row with Barca intensifies

Neymar's row with Barca intensifies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Neymar's acrimonious split from Barcelona escalated on Thursday as the Paris St Germain forward announced plans to sue the La Liga club, two days after Barca revealed they were suing the Brazilian over breach of contract.

Is Griezmann closing in on Barca move?

Is Griezmann closing in on Barca move?

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Frenchman Griezmann has a 100 million euro ($119 million) release clause in his contract and Spanish media reported that Barcelona are ready to pay it.

Suarez 'won't celebrate in the same way' if he scores against Liverpool

Suarez 'won't celebrate in the same way' if he scores against Liverpool

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The 32-year-old, who joined Barcelona in 2014, said before the second leg at Anfield that he only had fond memories of his time in England.

Will Atletico show their true colours against Barca?

Will Atletico show their true colours against Barca?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Diego Simeone called on his Atletico Madrid side to show their true colours when they face La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday in a crucial title clash.

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Italy's Fabio Fognini said it was a 'strange feeling' playing a Davis Cup tie with no fans. Japan were also playing their tie against Ecuador in an empty stadium in Miki because of the coronavirus spread, which has played havoc with sporting fixtures across the world.

Spain's La Liga aiming for June 12 restart

Spain's La Liga aiming for June 12 restart

Rediff.com11 May 2020

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said he hopes Spanish soccer will resume on June 12 after being halted for over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. All clubs in Spain's top two divisions began testing players for the virus last week and many including La Liga champions Barcelona started individual training, the second step of the league's four-phase protocol for returning to action.

Football Focus: Barca's pain deepens; Pirlo hails Ronaldo

Football Focus: Barca's pain deepens; Pirlo hails Ronaldo

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

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

The best paid sports team in the world is...

The best paid sports team in the world is...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Data revealed that Spain's La Liga and the Premier League were joint-top in terms of social media popularity, well ahead of the NBA, NFL and Serie A.

Here's why Barca is suing Neymar...

Here's why Barca is suing Neymar...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Barcelona are suing Neymar for 8.5 million euros for alleged breach of contract and demanding he return the loyalty bonus paid after he renewed his deal in October, less than a year before he signed for Paris St. Germain, the club said Tuesday.

EPL: Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

EPL: Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The win moved Liverpool level with City on 86 points in the standings

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico'

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hazard is set to be fit for the 'Clasico' against Liga leaders Barcelona

Meet the world's second most expensive footballer

Meet the world's second most expensive footballer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho is on the verge of signing for La Liga leaders Barcelona in a club-record deal, according to Spanish media reports.

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Scaloni did not say what the injury was but he showered Messi with praise on a night Argentines took to the streets in huge numbers to celebrate their first international title 11 in 28 years and Messi's first victory with the national side.

PICS: Real Madrid win record-extending 35th La Liga title

PICS: Real Madrid win record-extending 35th La Liga title

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Real are on 81 points with four games to go. They are 17 points ahead of nearest rivals Sevilla.

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 33-year-old Messi, who signed his last contract in 2017, has become more outspoken against the club's hierarchy in the last year and radio station Cadena Ser said last Thursday he is unhappy with how Barca is being run and wants to leave in 2021.

Dortmund star Dembele heading to Barca?

Dortmund star Dembele heading to Barca?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Barcelona have agreed a fee for the transfer of Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele to Spain, ending a saga that led to the talented 20-year-old winger being suspended by the Bundesliga club, Germany's Bild newspaper said on Thursday.

Ramos suffers calf injury ahead of Champions League, Clasico

Ramos suffers calf injury ahead of Champions League, Clasico

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The club did not say how long the problem will keep him sidelined but media reports suggest it will be up to a month.

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon's extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges.

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Some Manchester United fans had previously urged Musk on Twitter to consider buying the club

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi's fifth-place finish in this year's Ballon d'Or vote was absurd, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said of the Spanish champions' Argentina forward on Tuesday.

Will players, fans suffer from too much football?

Will players, fans suffer from too much football?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Packed soccer schedule is a major problem as players will struggle to deliver their best

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Djokovic first played Monfils at the US Open in 2005 but Tuesday's match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set.

Spain football helps country tackle COVID-19 crisis

Spain football helps country tackle COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Our psychologists and physiotherapists are also at the disposition of the health service workers'

Guardiola salutes Real Madrid after Champions League win

Guardiola salutes Real Madrid after Champions League win

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said bitter rivals Real Madrid were a 'spectacular' side after they won a record 13th European title in Kiev on Saturday.

Super Cup PIX: Atletico stun Barca to reach final

Super Cup PIX: Atletico stun Barca to reach final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Atletico meet city rivals Real Madrid in the final at Jeddah.

Champions League semis: Messi magic downs Liverpool in first leg

Champions League semis: Messi magic downs Liverpool in first leg

Rediff.com2 May 2019

IMAGES from the Champions League 2nd semi-final first leg match between Barcelona and Liverpool at Nou Camp on Wednesday

Messi's PSG package includes crypto fan tokens

Messi's PSG package includes crypto fan tokens

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote on mostly minor decisions related to their clubs and like bitcoin and other digital currencies, fan tokens can be traded on exchanges

Neymar on target to regain fitness by World Cup but PSG future unclear

Neymar on target to regain fitness by World Cup but PSG future unclear

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Brazil forward Neymar aims to get fully fit in time for next month's World Cup following foot surgery but his future at Paris St Germain looks rather uncertain.

Barca can't win all games, says coach Koeman

Barca can't win all games, says coach Koeman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Barca face La Liga leaders Real Sociedad on Wednesday hoping to build on their slender 1-0 victory over Levante after suffering painful defeats by Cadiz and Juventus and making their worst start to a league season in 33 years.

Give new Davis Cup format a chance: Murray

Give new Davis Cup format a chance: Murray

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The players and all of the fans need to try to give it a chance to see how it goes and I think we'll have a better idea after the tournament is finished.'

Euro 2020: Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad

Euro 2020: Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sergio Busquets has recovered from COVID-19 and is to rejoin the squad immediately

Valencia striker Alcacer undergoes Barca medical

Valencia striker Alcacer undergoes Barca medical

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Barcelona are on the verge of completing a reported 30 million euro ($33.57 million) move for Spain international Paco Alcacer from Valencia after the striker arrived for a medical with the La Liga champions on Monday.

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Monday.

Spanish media hails 'last Emperor' Iniesta

Spanish media hails 'last Emperor' Iniesta

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Spanish media paid tribute to Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta after he starred in his side's 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla in the King's Cup final on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz battles back from the brink

French Open PIX: Nadal sails through, Alcaraz battles back from the brink

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Spaniard, who turns 36 next week, will next meet Dutch 26th seed Botic van de Zandschulp with a potential quarter-final looming against world number one Novak Djokovic who defeated him in last year's semi-finals.