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Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Barcelona said on Saturday they had named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Liverpool were drawn on Thursday to face champions Real Madrid when they return to the Champions League, which has been expanded to a 36-team league format.

Sethuraman wins Barcelona Open, K Murali takes 3rd spot

Sethuraman wins Barcelona Open, K Murali takes 3rd spot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman won the Barcelona Open chess tournament title in Barcelona, while compatriot Karthikeyan Murali finished third.

Meet Germany's new captain: Joshua Kimmich

Meet Germany's new captain: Joshua Kimmich

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Joshua Kimmich named new Germany captain after Gundogan's retirement, the national team's coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19

Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Barca said the player was isolating in his home and was asymptomatic.

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday.

Happy-go-lucky Heymal

Happy-go-lucky Heymal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

What's absolutely loveable is the Navra Maza Navsacha 2 actor's knack for choosing the perfect look for any outing.

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Barcelona top the LaLiga standings with 15 points, four ahead of Real Madrid and Villarreal. Girona are seventh on seven points.

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

Where Will Sobhita And Chay Honeymoon?

Where Will Sobhita And Chay Honeymoon?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Fans are speculating about their honeymoon destination but which place will Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya zero in on for their romantic getaway? Akkineni are tying the knot and has everyone excited.

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Paris St Germain and Brazil forward Neymar has been ordered to pay his former club Barcelona 6.7 million euros ($7.51 million) after losing a lawsuit over an unpaid bonus, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Friday. Neymar moved from Barca to PSG for a world record fee of 222 million euros in 2017 but took the La Liga side to court over the terms of the last contract he signed with them a year earlier, claiming he was entitled to 43.6 million euros.

Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto'o has been banned from attending the national team's matches for six months after violating FIFA's disciplinary regulations, soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Coach Roca quits Hyderabad FC to join Barcelona

Coach Roca quits Hyderabad FC to join Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Hyderabad FC and head coach Albert Roca parted ways on Saturday after agreeing to a mutual termination of the two-year contract after latter accepted the offer from Barcelona.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Spanish media showed no mercy to Barcelona after their epic 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, calling for huge changes at the club after a night that will be difficult to erase from their memory.

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Barcelona must considerably reduce their wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Barcelona were shaken up by Eintracht Frankfurt but took a first step in their bid to reach the Europa League last four as a second-half goal by Ferran Torres salvaged a 1-1 comeback away draw in their quarter-final first leg on Thursday.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in comeback win over Heidenheim.

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Barcelona suffered in the absence of the injured Lionel Messi as they drew 1-1 at home

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga.

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Verstappen, who had started alongside Norris on the front row, was leading by lap three and could then build a buffer and take control.

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

It will be difficult for Lionel Messi to remain at Barcelona after he made public his desire to leave the Spanish club, his father and agent Jorge Messi said on Wednesday as he arrived in the city to negotiate his son's future.

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rivals Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday.

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

Meet Barcelona's new coach

Meet Barcelona's new coach

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Barcelona named former Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde on Monday as the successor to Luis Enrique and he will take charge of the La Liga runners-up on a two-year contract.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

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.

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Barca feel familiar February blues as tiredness sets in

Barcelona's Fati out for four months after knee surgery

Barcelona's Fati out for four months after knee surgery

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati will be sidelined for four months after undergoing knee surgery, the La Liga club said on Monday.

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he is happy with how new signing Kylian Mbappe is settling into life with the Spanish soccer giants and he has no concerns about his team's slow start to the LaLiga season.

New Zealand's Historic Weekend: 5 Titles in 5 Days!

New Zealand's Historic Weekend: 5 Titles in 5 Days!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Bleary-eyed New Zealanders celebrated a weekend of sporting triumphs around the world on Monday and for once there was not a rugby ball in sight.

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.

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique blamed the club's pre-season trips to the United States and Japan for their shaky start to the season.