News for 'Barcelona'

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.

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.

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.

Parisian love: Tsitsipas-Badosa rekindle romance

Parisian love: Tsitsipas-Badosa rekindle romance

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'So to have a person by your side that you love and can comfortably and mutually and reciprocally talk about tennis in our case, I think it's a breath of fresh air.'

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.

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

Barcelona extend lead

Barcelona extend lead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

'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.

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

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

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.

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 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 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...'

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.

Barcelona down but not out...

Barcelona down but not out...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

'We still depend on ourselves. Our margin for error has run out and we are aware of the challenge.'

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Barcelona have condemned FIFA's decision to impose a four-match international ban on striker Lionel Messi for verbally abusing a match official in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Chile last week.

Ronaldinho for Barcelona

Ronaldinho for Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Spanish media reports said Ronaldinho was due to arrive in Spain later on Saturday to close the deal.

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.'

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

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Barcelona take a 32-match unbeaten run to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday as the Catalans continue their bid to become the first team to retain the trophy in 26 years.

Edmilson joins Barcelona

Edmilson joins Barcelona

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Barcelona are paying a reported fee of between eight and 10 million euros for the Brazilian defender.

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Vasselin eye semi-final berth

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Vasselin eye semi-final berth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin will look to seal a spot in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open

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 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.

Fabregas decides to join Barcelona

Fabregas decides to join Barcelona

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Cesc Fabregas has finally made up his mind to quit Arsenal this summer and join Barcelona in a 30 million move.

Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid

Barcelona confirm Neymar release clause has been paid

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's legal representatives had paid his 222 million euros (200 million pounds) release clause and French television station RMC Sports said the Brazilian had signed a five-year contract with Paris St Germain.

Why the Barcelona coach is 'SUFFERING'

Why the Barcelona coach is 'SUFFERING'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique had a nerve-racking experience having to watch their stellar run from the sidelines.

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

Barcelona agree deal to sign Dembele from Dortmund

Barcelona agree deal to sign Dembele from Dortmund

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

France international Dembele scored 10 goals and provided 20 assists in all competitions to help Dortmund finish third in the Bundesliga last season. The team also won the German Cup.

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: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the field.

'Messi isn't leaving Barcelona'

'Messi isn't leaving Barcelona'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Lionel Messi is not about to leave Barcelona despite taking his time to sign a new contract with the Liga side, teammate Gerard Pique said on Thursday, saying that the Argentine "loves the club more than anybody".

Barcelona cruise past Sporting Gijon without Messi

Barcelona cruise past Sporting Gijon without Messi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Luis Suarez and Rafinha scored in the first half before three late goals in seven minutes including two from Neymar gave Barcelona a 5-0 win at 10-man Sporting Gijon on Saturday, their first game this season without Lionel Messi. ? After a slow and dull start by Barca, Arda Turan set up Suarez and the Uruguayan rounded Sporting goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar to tap in the opener in the 29th minute.

Julia Roberts cheers for FC Barcelona in pre-season match against Spurs

Julia Roberts cheers for FC Barcelona in pre-season match against Spurs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Hollywood beauty was clicked in the FC Barcelona locker room at the Rose Bowl stadium in California, where the Spanish giants beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in the International Champions Cup on Saturday.

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Frenchman, voted the world's third best player of 2016, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since signing a new contract with Atletico in May 2017.

Barcelona set record

Barcelona set record

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

They scored their 11th successive Champions League win with a 3-0 victory over Inter Milan.

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to their first soccer gold medal at an Olympic Games, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. Neymar, who has scored 85 goals in 141 games in his three seasons at Barcelona, was given permission to stay in Brazil until after international games early next month. "I think it's a good decision to grant him (Neymar) that," Pique told El Mundo Deportivo. "He has earned it.