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FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

Barca's Alves cries racism at Bernebeu after Cup 'Clasico'

Barca's Alves cries racism at Bernebeu after Cup 'Clasico'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Barcelona's Brazilian fullback Daniel Alves has complained of racist abuse following Wednesday's King's Cup semi-final first leg at Real Madrid and said Spain was a 'lost war' when it came to tackling the issue.

Lajong's stellar performance dismantles Sreenidi

Lajong's stellar performance dismantles Sreenidi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sreenidi's mini revival, where they had lost once in the last seven matches, came to an end and they will reflect on the fact that they have now conceded nine goals in two outings against the Meghalaya side this season.

Late goal takes Brazil past South Africa

Late goal takes Brazil past South Africa

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Daniel Alves scored direct from a free-kick two minutes from time to give Brazil a hard-earned 1-0 win over hosts South Africa on Thursday and a place in the Confederations Cup final.

Pato on target as new-look Brazil beat Iran

Pato on target as new-look Brazil beat Iran

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Alexandre Pato scored again to help a new-look and more adventurous Brazil beat Iran 3-0 on Thursday in their second win in two internationals under new coach Mano Menezes.

Primera Liga: Villa fires Barca to 1-0 win

Primera Liga: Villa fires Barca to 1-0 win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

David Villa struck just after halftime to lift champions Barcelona to a laboured 1-0 home win over his former club Sporting Gijon in La Liga on Wednesday.

Defensive worries for Man U, Barca

Defensive worries for Man U, Barca

Rediff.com26 May 2009

For all the talk of their devastating attacking capabilities, Barcelona and Manchester United must sort out defensive worries for Wednesday's Champions League final.

Champions League final ban for Fletcher

Champions League final ban for Fletcher

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher and Barcelona pair Eric Abidal and Daniel Alves will miss the Champions League final after UEFA said on Monday there were no grounds for overturning their suspensions.

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

I-League: Rajasthan United beat Namdhari 3-1 with comeback win; Dempo overcome Lajong

Barca inch towards title after Messi brace

Barca inch towards title after Messi brace

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Barcelona took another big stride towards a second-straight La Liga triumph when top scorer Lionel Messi struck twice in a 4-1 home win over relegation threatened Tenerife on Tuesday.

CL images: Barca crush Shakhtar, Man U down Chelsea

CL images: Barca crush Shakhtar, Man U down Chelsea

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Barcelona seized control of their Champions League quarter-final against Shakhtar Donetsk when an early Andres Iniesta strike paved the way for a 5-1 first-leg victory at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account

Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored with an acrobatic header on his La Liga debut to seal Barcelona's 3-0 win over Sporting Gijon as they opened their title defence in style on Monday.

Wounded Barca, Man U eye Champions League boost

Wounded Barca, Man U eye Champions League boost

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Panathinaikos could be on the receiving end of a Champions League backlash from a wounded Barcelona on Tuesday after the La Liga giants were stunned 2-0 at fortress Nou Camp by unfancied Hercules at the weekend.

Messi double helps Barcelona rout Atletico

Messi double helps Barcelona rout Atletico

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Champions Barcelona turned on the style to hammer Atletico Madrid 5-2 and consolidate their position at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga on Saturday. The visitors, who were thumped 6-1 in the same fixture last season, have yet to win a game in the new campaign but came out with an ambitious attacking lineup.

Eto'o brace helps Barca beat Gijon

Eto'o brace helps Barca beat Gijon

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Primera Liga top scorer Samuel Eto'o netted twice as Barcelona beat Sporting Gijon 3-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday to restore their 12-point advantage at the top of the table.

Brazil win Copa America

Brazil win Copa America

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Brazil beat old rivals Argentina 3-0 to win the Copa America for the second time in a row.

Henry hat-trick helps Barca crush Valencia

Henry hat-trick helps Barca crush Valencia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Thierry Henry scored a hat-trick as Barcelona crushed Valencia 4-0 at the Nou Camp to move six points clear at the top of the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Real Madrid whipped by Sevilla

Real Madrid whipped by Sevilla

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

The defending champions suffered an extraordinary 4-1 away defeat in the Spanish League.\n\n

Coronavirus: Neymar, Alisson among others aid poor

Coronavirus: Neymar, Alisson among others aid poor

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The Brazilian football federation, (CBF) along with the country's footballers have raised $463,787 and the money will go to three organisations working in Brazil's densely-populated favelas.

VAR penalty, Coutinho brace help Brazil beat Bolivia

VAR penalty, Coutinho brace help Brazil beat Bolivia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Philippe Coutinho scored a second half double and Everton added a cracking third as Brazil recovered from a sleepy start to beat Bolivia 3-0 in their Copa America opener on Friday.

La Liga: 'Trickster' Messi becomes highest goal-scorer for Barca

La Liga: 'Trickster' Messi becomes highest goal-scorer for Barca

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona warmed up for the El Clasico with Real Madrid next weekend with a 7-0 victory over Osasuna that put them four points off the top of La Liga.

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Brazil coach Tite has recalled veteran central defender Thiago Silva to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

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Barca look to 'leader' Neymar for inspiration in Messi's absence

Barca look to 'leader' Neymar for inspiration in Messi's absence

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'The system is the same and we all have to contribute a bit more but it is impossible not to feel Messi's absence' 'But Neymar is also a leader for his playing style and what he brings to the team'

Barca's best is still to come, warns coach Luis Enrique

Barca's best is still to come, warns coach Luis Enrique

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Barca made a slow start to the campaign under their new coach but after beating Paris Saint Germain in the quarter-finals they are on course to repeat the treble success.

Soccer Extras: Spanish footballers arrested in match-fixing scandal

Soccer Extras: Spanish footballers arrested in match-fixing scandal

Rediff.com28 May 2019

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Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Rediff.com12 May 2018

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Football: Brazil made to work hard by troubled Zambia

Football: Brazil made to work hard by troubled Zambia

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

World Cup hosts Brazil were made to work hard for a 2-0 win on Tuesday over a Zambia side whose coach quit last week and who were missing three players reportedly facing arrest in a bizarre club-versus-country row.

Soccer Extras: Inter's bad boy Icardi scores win

Soccer Extras: Inter's bad boy Icardi scores win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

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King's Cup PHOTOS: Messi scores to give Barca edge in quarters

King's Cup PHOTOS: Messi scores to give Barca edge in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Barcelona seized control of their King's Cup quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid when Lionel Messi followed up his saved penalty to score and secure a 1-0 first-leg victory at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Champions League: No Ibra? No problem for PSG as they shock Barca

Champions League: No Ibra? No problem for PSG as they shock Barca

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Paris St Germain made light of the absent Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a sub-standard start to the season to claim a 3-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona on Tuesday.

CL PHOTOS: Brilliant Bayern, Barcelona reach semis

CL PHOTOS: Brilliant Bayern, Barcelona reach semis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Neymar scored twice as Barcelona reached the Champions League semi-finals.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia

WC Qualifiers: Brazil cruise past Paraguay; Argentina down Colombia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Brazil scored twice in the last four minutes, the second a first international goal from Real Madrid striker Rodrygo, to cap a comfortable 4-0 win over Paraguay in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Belo Horizonte.

Serie A: Juve go top, Napoli frustrated at Genoa

Serie A: Juve go top, Napoli frustrated at Genoa

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Champions Juventus returned to the top of Serie A with a 4-0 home rout of Cagliari on Wednesday, while former leaders Napoli dropped to second after being held to a goalless draw at Genoa.

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

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France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Rediff.com14 May 2019

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Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

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La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Barcelona suffered a first home defeat of the season when they lost 3-2 against Valencia after finishing with 10 men in La Liga on Saturday, leaving the door open for Madrid rivals Atletico and Real to move above them.