News for 'Club Titos'

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

PHOTOS: FC Barcelona pay last respects to former coach Tito Vilanova

PHOTOS: FC Barcelona pay last respects to former coach Tito Vilanova

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Players and officials of Spanish football club FC Barcelona played their last respects to former coach Tito Vilanova during a memorial service at Barcelona Cathedral on Monday.

Omicron threat: Karnataka bans New Year parties, gatherings

Omicron threat: Karnataka bans New Year parties, gatherings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

"We had a meeting with experts through video conference regarding the new year celebrations, keeping in mind the COVID-19 and Omicron related cases," Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters.

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby

Barca coach Vilanova could be back with club soon

Barca coach Vilanova could be back with club soon

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova may have finished his cancer treatment in New York and be back with the squad by the end of March, president Sandro Rosell said on Monday.

Barca re-sign Dani Alves for rest of season

Barca re-sign Dani Alves for rest of season

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Alves joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2008 and made 391 appearances, becoming a regular under ex-managers Pep Guardiola, Tito Vilanova, Tata Martino and Luis Enrique before leaving for Juventus in 2016.

Cocktail recipes for your New Year's eve party

Cocktail recipes for your New Year's eve party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Presenting two interesting recipes for your guests.

Former Barca coach Vilanova dies of cancer, aged 45

Former Barca coach Vilanova dies of cancer, aged 45

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has died following a battle with cancer that forced him to stand down at the end of last season, the club announced on Friday.

Fabregas' heart still at Barca despite Man U advances

Fabregas' heart still at Barca despite Man U advances

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Barcelona coach has claimed that Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas wants to stay at the club despite offers from other clubs coming his way.

Meet 'Tata', FC Barcelona's new coach

Meet 'Tata', FC Barcelona's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Barcelona have hired Argentine Gerardo Martino, known as a disciple of the club's possession-based style, to replace Tito Vilanova as coach, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday.

Ahead of King's Cup final, Guardiola calms waters

Ahead of King's Cup final, Guardiola calms waters

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Outgoing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola sought to make the succession of his number two Tito Vilanova as smooth as possible as he gave his last Nou Camp news conference on Thursday, ahead of the King's Cup final.

Messi, Platini lead tributes to former Barca coach Vilanova

Messi, Platini lead tributes to former Barca coach Vilanova

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has died aged 45 following a battle with cancer that forced him to stand down at the end of last season, the club announced on Friday.

Champions League Preview: Barca a work in progress for debutant Martino

Champions League Preview: Barca a work in progress for debutant Martino

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino will make his Champions League debut when Ajax Amsterdam visit the Nou Camp on Wednesday with a run of patchy defensive performances and a lack of killer instinct in front of goal his main concerns.

Cancer-striken Barca coach undergoes successful surgery

Cancer-striken Barca coach undergoes successful surgery

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Surgery on Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova's saliva glands went to plan on Thursday, the La Liga club said, as assistant Jordi Roura oversaw his first training session since taking charge on a temporary basis.

Fabregas dismisses Barcelona exit talk

Fabregas dismisses Barcelona exit talk

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said his only wish is to succeed with the Spanish champions and has dismissed the idea that he could be lured away to another club.

Fabregas leaving Barcelona? No, insists coach Martino

Fabregas leaving Barcelona? No, insists coach Martino

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

If we have to go by what Barcelona's new coach Gerardo Martino says, then that is the way things are going to be for Cesc Fabregas.

Hiddink resigns as Anzhi manager, linked with Barcelona

Hiddink resigns as Anzhi manager, linked with Barcelona

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Guus Hiddink has resigned as manager of Anzhi Makhachkala, the wealthy Russian club said in a statement on their website on Monday amid reports he was favourite to take over at Barcelona.

Barca coach Vilanova suffers cancer relapse

Barca coach Vilanova suffers cancer relapse

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has suffered a relapse on the cancer in his saliva glands, Spanish daily El Pais reported on Wednesday citing sources at the club.

Barca's Vilanova dispels doubts over Fabregas form

Barca's Vilanova dispels doubts over Fabregas form

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Cesc Fabregas's second season back at Barcelona will be an improvement on his first, coach Tito Vilanova predicted on Saturday following the former Arsenal captain's indifferent start to the 2012-13 campaign.

Guardiola quits Barcelona, Vilanova takes over

Guardiola quits Barcelona, Vilanova takes over

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Barcelona's most successful manager Pep Guardiola will walk away from the Catalans at the end of the season and will be replaced by his assistant Tito Vilanova, the club announced on Friday.

Barca fullback Alba out of Spartak game

Barca fullback Alba out of Spartak game

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba has recovered from flu but is still not fit enough to feature in Wednesday's Champions League Group G game at home to Spartak Moscow, the La Liga club said on Tuesday.

La Liga: Real thump Malaga, delay Barca title

La Liga: Real thump Malaga, delay Barca title

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Real Madrid made sure Barcelona will have to wait at least until Sunday to wrap up a 22nd La Liga title when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for the club in a 6-2 win at home to nine-man Malaga on Wednesday.

Barca assistant Unzue receives players' backing for top job

Barca assistant Unzue receives players' backing for top job

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unzue is one of the two leading candidates to succeed Luis Enrique, who announced this month he will leave at the end of this season, along with Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde.

The humble chaiwallah is forcing his way into exclusive clubs

The humble chaiwallah is forcing his way into exclusive clubs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

'Modi is a symbol of Asia Rising; and, for the first time in decades, a non-white has the potential to be the most compelling global leader.'

Barcelona coach Vilanova to step down, claim reports

Barcelona coach Vilanova to step down, claim reports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is to step down due to ill health, Spanish media reported on Friday, without identifying the source of their information.

Football Briefs: FC Goa to be coached by former Barca assistant manager

Football Briefs: FC Goa to be coached by former Barca assistant manager

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

FC Goa have signed Sergio Lobera Rodriguez as the head coach on a two-year deal and he will take over the reins from the first week of July.

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Manchester United's new manager Jose Mourinho made peace with Bobby Charlton as he met the Old Trafford icon at the club's Carrington training ground.

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Indian boxing ace will train at the World famous boxing club 'The Wild Card Boxing Club' in Hollywood CA under legendary coach Freddie Roach -- a 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.

Coach Guardiola experiments as Bayern beat Barca

Coach Guardiola experiments as Bayern beat Barca

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

New coach Pep Guardiola shuffled the cards at Bayern Munich as the treble winners beat his former club Barcelona 2-0 in a friendly on Wednesday.

From cow fields to Camp Nou, Setien aims high

From cow fields to Camp Nou, Setien aims high

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Setien was named Barcelona coach late on Monday, tasked with the job of restoring the club's iconic passing style, but the appointment represents a huge gamble for the Catalans given the 61-year-old's lack of success at the highest level.

Barca thrash Getafe to record 12th straight La Liga win

Barca thrash Getafe to record 12th straight La Liga win

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Barcelona equalled a club record of 12 consecutive league wins as Neymar and Lionel Messi were among the scorers in a 6-0 thrashing of struggling Getafe 6-0 at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

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.

Barca's attacking trio will be too hot to handle for Bayern

Barca's attacking trio will be too hot to handle for Bayern

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The South American trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez reached a scorching 108 goals for the season following the La Liga leaders' 8-0 destruction of Cordoba on Saturday but the team's defence is yet to dispel doubts

Cancer resurfaces, Barca coach Vilanova steps down

Cancer resurfaces, Barca coach Vilanova steps down

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Barcelona's preparations for next season were thrown off course on Friday when the Spanish champions unexpectedly announced coach Tito Vilanova was stepping down due to ill health.

Super Cup: Messi in Barca squad for showdown with Atletico

Super Cup: Messi in Barca squad for showdown with Atletico

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona's squad for Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup second leg at home to Atletico Madrid after recovering from a thigh problem sustained in last week's 1-1 first-leg draw at the Calderon.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca crack 35-match win record after Messi treble

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca crack 35-match win record after Messi treble

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Beat Real Madrid's unbeaten run in the 1988-89 season, and thump Rayo Vallecano 5-1

Barca still chasing PSG centre back Thiago Silva

Barca still chasing PSG centre back Thiago Silva

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Barcelona are still trying to lure Paris St Germain centre back Thiago Silva to the Nou Camp but will look elsewhere if they fail to snare the Brazil international, coach Tito Vilanova said on Tuesday.

La Liga: Barca need quick answers after second straight loss

La Liga: Barca need quick answers after second straight loss

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Barcelona's 2-1 loss at Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League last week was down to a lack of intensity while Sunday's 1-0 reverse at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga exposed their relative physical frailty.

La Liga: Real Madrid hit 10 past nine-man Rayo, Atletico lose

La Liga: Real Madrid hit 10 past nine-man Rayo, Atletico lose

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Real Madrid closed to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona after demolishing nine-man Rayo Vallecano 10-2 while Atletico Madrid missed a chance to seize top spot outright by losing 1-0 at Malaga.

It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona are rarely short on drama and Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' may have more than its usual share with Luis Suarez poised to return from a biting ban and Barca teammate Lionel Messi on the brink of equalling the top-flight scoring record.