News for 'Barcelona'

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

Rediff.com16 May 2025

He is the youngest player to debut and score for Spain and in LaLiga, the Champions League and the Euros. He also holds the records for youngest player in a Clasico and youngest scorer in both the Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

PIX: Arsenal stun Barca to win women's Champions League

PIX: Arsenal stun Barca to win women's Champions League

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans.

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Paris St Germain closed out the year on a high as they maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table.

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The public prosecutor has accused Alves of forcing the woman to have sex without her consent and without using a condom. The 23-year-old woman testified behind a screen with her voice distorted to protect her identity.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

LaLiga PIX: Barca trump Real, extend lead at top

LaLiga PIX: Barca trump Real, extend lead at top

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory against rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico on Sunday, edging them closer to the LaLiga title.

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Barcelona players celebrated the club's 28th LaLiga title with thousands of fans in an open-bus victory parade on Friday, but coach Hansi Flick was quick to remind them that the season was not over.

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'At my age, it's only logical to think I might not.'

THIS Is Messi's FAVOURITE GOAL!

THIS Is Messi's FAVOURITE GOAL!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'I've scored many goals that might have been even more beautiful and valuable -- also because of their importance -- but the header in the Champions League final against Manchester United has always been my favourite.'

'Players forced to give up vacation to play Club World Cup'

'Players forced to give up vacation to play Club World Cup'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Brazil's Barcelona forward Raphinha regretted that the players were not consulted about extending their season to play at the Club World Cup, adding that nobody should be obliged to give up their vacation time.

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Spain and Portugal suffered a major power outage on Monday, affecting millions and disrupting airports, metros, and telecom companies.

PIX: Barcelona are LaLiga champions!

PIX: Barcelona are LaLiga champions!

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Barcelona won their 27th LaLiga title and first for four years after a 4-2 win at city rivals Espanyol on Sunday.

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Barcelona's Joao Felix scored in the first half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 home win against his valiant parent club Atletico Madrid in a compelling LaLiga clash on Sunday.

El Clasico: 'We have to play complete game'

El Clasico: 'We have to play complete game'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"Playing with Barcelona is special. It will be the last 'El Clasico' of the season because Barca are not in the Club World Cup."

Barca crush Girona to extend LaLiga lead

Barca crush Girona to extend LaLiga lead

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Barcelona beat visitors Girona 4-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Spanish prosecutors last month filed a complaint against Barcelona over payments of 7.3 million euros ($7.95 million) from 2001 to 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Mohamed Salah had already clinched the Premier League Player of the Season award, the Golden Boot for most goals scored and the Playmaker award for most assists, making him the first player to win all three awards in the same season.

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Barcelona won 3-1 at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and substitute Victor Roque, who was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

PIX: Inter sink Barca in extra-time to make Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Images from the the Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter Milan and Barcelona at San Siro, Milan, Italy, on Tuesday.

Barcelona to begin title defence at Getafe

Barcelona to begin title defence at Getafe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Barcelona will begin their Spanish league title defence away to Getafe on Aug. 13 while Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao the same weekend.

Barca coach Flick fumes over refereeing decisions in defeat at Inter

Barca coach Flick fumes over refereeing decisions in defeat at Inter

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was upset over several refereeing decisions in his side's 4-3 loss at Inter Milan that stopped the Catalans reaching their first Champions League final in a decade after an extra-time goal by home substitute Davide Frattesi.

Barca panic: Lewandowski's injury could ruin season

Barca panic: Lewandowski's injury could ruin season

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Lewandowski is the leading scorer in LaLiga this season with 25 goals, three more than Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe.

PIX: Tenacious Barcelona edge Real Madrid

PIX: Tenacious Barcelona edge Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A tenacious Barcelona frustrated Real Madrid to secure a 1-0 win over their bitter rivals in an ill-tempered Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday.

Rashford explains why Manchester United can't win EPL

Rashford explains why Manchester United can't win EPL

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Manchester United's exiled forward Marcus Rashford has delivered a scathing assessment of the Premier League side's struggles

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Olympic medallist hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 3-2 to edge closer to a first ever Bundesliga title.

Alonso in tactical conundrum as LaLiga debut looms

Alonso in tactical conundrum as LaLiga debut looms

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The system, featuring three centre backs and aggressive wing backs, marked a significant departure from the traditional 4-3-3 formation and appeared to address Real's defensive frailties from a disappointing, trophyless 2024-25 campaign.

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow professional Daniela Caracas.'

Gambhir or Amorim: Who's right about building team around stars?

Gambhir or Amorim: Who's right about building team around stars?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

In the last 10 games that United have played under Amorim's stewardship, they had lost six games, while under Gambhir, India have lost eight out of their last 11 Tests.

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Real Madrid delivered manager Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric a victory in their final game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad to end their LaLiga season.

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

El Clasico comes to Navi Mumbai!

El Clasico comes to Navi Mumbai!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona is more than just football--it's a collision of legacies, philosophies, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

Neymar tests positive for COVID-19

Neymar tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately removed from team activities.

One phone call changed everything for Poland

One phone call changed everything for Poland

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Poland manager Michal Probierz resigned from his position on Thursday, four days after star striker Robert Lewandowski said he will no longer play for the national team under him.

El Clasico confirmed: Torres fires Barca past Atletico

El Clasico confirmed: Torres fires Barca past Atletico

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Barcelona beat Atletico to set up cup final against Real Madrid

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF

Mbappe unbothered by PSG's Champions League triumph without him

Mbappe unbothered by PSG's Champions League triumph without him

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'Did I leave too soon? No, my story was over, it had to end. There was no bitterness, I'd reached the end of my tether.'

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

Rediff.com4 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1.