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Barcelona's Villa fractures leg

Barcelona's Villa fractures leg

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Barcelona forward David Villa fractured his leg during the Club World Cup semi-final against Al Sadd of Qatar on Thursday, the Spanish champions said.

Nadal eases to 10th Barcelona Open title

Nadal eases to 10th Barcelona Open title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal won a record-extending 10th Barcelona Open title on Sunday by thrashing Dominic Thiem of Austria 6-4, 6-1, collecting his second claycourt title in a row.

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Barcelona fall to shock Malaga defeat.

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

When asked about Barcelona's youth and talent in midfield especially, Gundogan said he had a lot to offer the team with his experience.

Barcelona - Real row escalates

Barcelona - Real row escalates

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The UEFA on Thursday also opened disciplinary probes into the Portuguese coach's sending-off at the Bernabeu and subsequent outburst after Wednesday's bad-tempered clash, which Barca won 2-0.

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.

Mbappe is a 'Galactico', signs 5-year deal with Real Madrid

Mbappe is a 'Galactico', signs 5-year deal with Real Madrid

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Real Madrid had courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the player, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May 2022 when the Spanish club had a bid rejected.

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.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'But I think it is time. I'm not driven by financial matters, but by my heart. I think it's the best thing for the club. I don't want to be a problem for the club in my heart.'

Barcelona dominate UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year

Barcelona dominate UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Players from European champions Barcelona made up nearly half of UEFA's Team of the Year which was revealed on Friday, while Cristiano Ronaldo made the lineup for a record 10th time. Eight players from La Liga were included in the final XI, voted for by 7.2 million UEFA.com users from a 40-strong shortlist. Lionel Messi, Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Neymar were the Barcelona players included, while Real Madrid provided Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez.

Barcelona sack Zubizarreta as director of football

Barcelona sack Zubizarreta as director of football

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Barcelona have sacked Andoni Zubizarreta as their director of football, the Spanish club said on Monday.

Messi breaks silence: Reveals why he missed Hong Kong tie

Messi breaks silence: Reveals why he missed Hong Kong tie

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Messi clarified why he could not take part in the game after his name was attached to false narratives.

Barcelona seek Spanish double

Barcelona seek Spanish double

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Barcelona will be looking to follow up Sevilla's UEFA Cup triumph to complete a clean sweep of the two European trophies for one country for the first time since 1997.

Arsenal, Barcelona agree Fabregas deal

Arsenal, Barcelona agree Fabregas deal

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Barcelona and Arsenal have reached agreement in principal on the transfer of Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Spanish club, Barcelona said on Sunday.

La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi had two free-kick attempts while ex-Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic narrowly missed the target from inside the area.

Barcelona, Villarreal drop points

Barcelona, Villarreal drop points

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Barcelona and Villarreal failed to put the pressure on leaders Real Madrid as they dropped points in the Primera Liga.

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

AS Roma supporters may be looking ahead to Barcelona's Champions League visit with some trepidation and coach Rudi Garcia certainly does not seem to be bursting with optimism.

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.

Messi to remain at Barcelona until 2021!

Messi to remain at Barcelona until 2021!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Messi, who scored 37 times in La Liga last season, has been at Barcelona since the age of 13, rising through their youth system to become one of the most successful and recognisable footballers in the world.

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

With no fans allowed into venues and Real playing their home games at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium while the Santiago Bernabeu is being refurbished, it will be a title race unlike any other.

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from football action around European leagues played on Sunday

FIVE ways Barcelona have evolved without Guardiola

FIVE ways Barcelona have evolved without Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

As Barcelona prepare to welcome back Pep Guardiola to the Nou Camp for Wednesday's Champions League game against Manchester City, check out how the club has evolved since the visionary coach departed in 2012.

Everton sign Barcelona winger Deulofeu

Everton sign Barcelona winger Deulofeu

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Everton have signed winger Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona on a three-year contract for six million euros ($6.7 million), the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Age won't determine when I retire: Messi

Age won't determine when I retire: Messi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'If I feel good, I will try to continue competing because it's what I like and what I know how to do.'

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

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.

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

First Look! Suarez trains with Barcelona

First Look! Suarez trains with Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Luis Suarez trained with his new Barcelona team mates for the first time on Friday.

'We remain united and determined': World leaders condemn Barcelona attack

'We remain united and determined': World leaders condemn Barcelona attack

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

World leaders are united in their condemnation of terrorist attack in Spain.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

La Liga: Barcelona to appeal Suarez, Pique yellow cards

La Liga: Barcelona to appeal Suarez, Pique yellow cards

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Marcelino dismissed but Valencia keep pressure on Barcelona

Barcelona extend lead

Barcelona extend lead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Rare honour for Nadal in Barcelona Open

Rare honour for Nadal in Barcelona Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Resurgent Spanish great Rafael Nadal will have the rare privilege of playing on a court named after him when he meets Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva in the last 32 of the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday

Barcelona players plan shirt tribute for victims of deadly attack

Barcelona players plan shirt tribute for victims of deadly attack

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Barcelona's players will bear the city's name on the back of their shirts in tribute to the victims of Thursday's deadly attack in the Catalan capital when they play Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday, the club said in a statement.

Nadal to face Thiem in Barcelona Open final

Nadal to face Thiem in Barcelona Open final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Thiem became the first Austrian since Thomas Muster in 1996 to reach the final of the claycourt tournament after subduing Murray for the first time in his career.

Barcelona skipper Iniesta to miss Super Cup 2nd leg

Barcelona skipper Iniesta to miss Super Cup 2nd leg

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Barcelona said captain Iniesta would miss the match after he was not able to train with his team mates on Tuesday ahead of the encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the Catalans will look to overturn a 3-1 deficit.