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Henry confirms Barcelona move

Henry confirms Barcelona move

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The 29-year-old France striker will sign a four-year contract with the Spanish club.

Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona

Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

Michael Owen scored a brilliant 76th minute goal to give Manchester United a 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona on Saturday night.

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'We are going through difficult and complicated moments and with respect to what could happen in the future we will take it on with calm and wisdom'

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Barcelona's appeal against a FIFA sanction for an alleged breach of rules on the transfer of foreign Under-18 players has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

Liverpool reject third Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Liverpool reject third Barcelona bid for Coutinho

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Reports in British media put the latest bid at 125 million euros.

Holders Barcelona face Liverpool

Holders Barcelona face Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Old rivals Real Madrid will play Bayern Munich for the 17th time in European competition in the Champions League first knockout round.

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

Guardiola to miss City's next two games for health reasons

Guardiola to miss City's next two games for health reasons

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Champions City are second in the Premier League standings with six points from two games. They travel to promoted Sheffield United on Saturday before hosting Fulham on September 2.

Hina Gives Us Hope

Hina Gives Us Hope

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Priyanka is grateful... Mouni's day on the beach... Plabita has a rare day...

Messi spills the beans on Barcelona No 10 jersey

Messi spills the beans on Barcelona No 10 jersey

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Barcelona star forward Lionel Messi has revealed that his former team-mate Ronaldinho had promised him to give his No 10 jersey months before the Brazilian's departure from the club in 2008.

Bopanna-Cuevas bite dust in Barcelona

Bopanna-Cuevas bite dust in Barcelona

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

After the high of Monte Carlo Masters title triumph, India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Pablo Cuevas suffered a first round exit at the ATP Barcelona Open.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

France great Henry says battled depression throughout career

'Barcelona have done nothing wrong in Neymar transfer'

'Barcelona have done nothing wrong in Neymar transfer'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The controversy surrounding the transfer of Brazilian Neymar to Barcelona is 'unfair' because the Spanish champions have done nothing wrong, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Monday.

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

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

Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez

Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Mexico captain Rafael Marquez, who has been strongly linked in the media with a move to New York Red Bulls, has reached a deal with La Liga champions Barcelona that releases him from his contract.

PHOTOS: Barcelona edge past Getafe; Bayern rout Mainz

PHOTOS: Barcelona edge past Getafe; Bayern rout Mainz

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Barcelona snatched a late 2-1 win at Getafe with Paulinho's strike sending them seven points clear of arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Real Madrid have enviously looked on as Barcelona claimed six La Liga titles in the last eight years, but Zinedine Zidane's side can take a huge step towards a first crown since 2012 with victory over their bitter rivals at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga.

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

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

Would love to play longer and give my son a memory of myself playing: Rafa

Would love to play longer and give my son a memory of myself playing: Rafa

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side.

Nadal felled by Fognini in Barcelona third round

Nadal felled by Fognini in Barcelona third round

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Rafa Nadal's bid to get back to top form before the French Open suffered a setback when he crashed to a 6-4, 7-6(6) defeat to 13th-seeded Italian Fabio Fognini in the third round of the Barcelona Open on Thursday.

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

Barcelona lose to Osasuna

Barcelona lose to Osasuna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

A round-up of weekend action in the major European leagues.

Barcelona worried about Premier League's financial clout

Barcelona worried about Premier League's financial clout

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Barcelona are concerned about the financial clout of the Premier League when the new English television deal kicks in for top-flight clubs next season, said president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

First Look: Barcelona present new signing Coutinho

First Look: Barcelona present new signing Coutinho

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Philippe Coutinho's versatility makes him a great acquisition for Barcelona, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Sunday as the Brazilian made his first public appearance at the Nou Camp following his 142-million-pound ($192.57-million) move from Liverpool.

Will Neymar leave Barcelona for Real Madrid?

Will Neymar leave Barcelona for Real Madrid?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Barcelona are convinced Brazil captain Neymar will commit his long-term future to the Nou Camp as protracted negotiations between the Spanish champions and the striker continue over an extension to his current deal, which expires in June 2018.

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Tracking the key moves this week in the European transfer market

Barcelona president Rosell to resign: Spanish Media

Barcelona president Rosell to resign: Spanish Media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is to resign in the aftermath of a Spanish court's decision to investigate the signing of Brazilian striker Neymar last year, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

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.

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Tsitsidosa era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

Barcelona trounce Atletico

Barcelona trounce Atletico

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Barcelona trounced visitors Atletico Madrid 6-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to move into second place behind Villarreal in the Primera Liga. Villarreal have 16 points from six games after coming from behind to beat Real Betis 2-1 while Barca are on 13 after a scoring spree led by a double from Samuel Eto'o.

Injured Iniesta faces long spell out for Barcelona

Injured Iniesta faces long spell out for Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Barcelona could be without captain Andres Iniesta for the rest of the year after the midfielder sustained a knee injury in an eventful 3-2 La Liga win for the leaders at Valencia on Saturday.

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Messi has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou at the end of the season after he caused a stir by criticising the club's sporting director Eric Abidal

Barcelona eye van Bommel

Barcelona eye van Bommel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005