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PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market in recent years, completing three of the top six most expensive transfers ever.

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

Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona dealt a huge blow...

Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona dealt a huge blow...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

La Liga on Sunday released a statement saying Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, days after his shock announcement that he wants to leave the club and hours after he failed to attend a pre-season medical.

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.

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Having won eight of the past 12 league titles coming into this campaign, where has it gone so wrong for Barcelona?

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The club have been trying to rebuild the squad with Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena being sold to make way for free signings Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia.

Messi breaks Pele's record, scores 644th goal for Barcelona

Messi breaks Pele's record, scores 644th goal for Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer for a single soccer club on Tuesday after scoring his 644th goal for Barcelona during their La Liga match against Real Valladolid, surpassing Pele's record goal haul for Brazilian side Santos.

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Messi, who failed to turn up for pre-season training on Monday, had previously labelled his side 'weak' and 'inconsistent' after surrendering the league title to rivals Real Madrid.

Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus

Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Barcelona are taking measures to cut the wages of their players and staff to reduce the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis, the La Liga club said on Thursday. All professional players at Barcelona, including six-times world player of the year Lionel Messi, as well as non-playing staff, will face a compulsory wage reduction during the period of lockdown, the club's directors decided at a board meeting held via video conference.

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Setien's complaint piled yet more pressure on president Josep Maria Bartomeu less than an hour after a group seeking his removal announced they had gathered enough signatures to force a vote of no-confidence against him.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

To face Medvedev in title round

Why Messi considered leaving Barcelona in 2013

Why Messi considered leaving Barcelona in 2013

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has said he considered leaving the club when he was investigated for tax fraud in 2013, saying he felt "badly treated" by Spain.

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.

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.

Clasico: Barcelona party at Bernabeu

Clasico: Barcelona party at Bernabeu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Clasico: Barcelona party at Bernabeu

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

PIX: Messi leads Barcelona to flying return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi scored and grabbed two assists as La Liga leaders Barcelona eased to a 4-0 win away to struggling Real Mallorca on Saturday, making the perfect return to action after Spanish football's three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The win takes Barca on to 61 points after 28 games, five clear of nearest challengers Real Madrid, who host Eibar on Sunday in their first game back.

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Zverev's brother Mischa Zverev was also eliminated, going out 6-3, 6-1 to David Ferrer in the first round, while Kei Nishikori eased to a 7-5, 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz to secure a place in the third round.

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Rediff.com23 May 2021

However, Butt's father taught them a lot about the game.

'El Clasico' postponed due to security concerns in Barcelona

'El Clasico' postponed due to security concerns in Barcelona

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Tensions have flared in the region of Barcelona due to the controversial court decision jailing several leaders of the Catalan independence movement for their role in organising a referendum on the subject in 2017.

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Barcelona look for stadium sponsor to fight coronavirus

Barcelona look for stadium sponsor to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Barca said the club's foundation would manage the bid for the naming rights of the 99,000 capacity Camp Nou stadium for the 2020/21 stadium.

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.

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero from Man City

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero from Man City

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Aguero is expected to be the first of a number of arrivals at the Camp Nou this summer

Can Barcelona produce second miracle comeback?

Can Barcelona produce second miracle comeback?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Barcelona striker Neymar is confident the Catalans can launch another remarkable Champions League comeback as they look to overturn a 3-0 quarter-final deficit against Juventus on Wednesday.

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'

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.

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.

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.

Soccer: Rape convict Dani Alves granted $1.1 million bail

Soccer: Rape convict Dani Alves granted $1.1 million bail

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG defender had been held at Brians 2 since January 2023. He was convicted on February 22 of raping the woman in a Barcelona nightclub's restroom and ordered to pay her 150,000 euros. He has appealed against the conviction, which was not final.