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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.

Sports shorts: Barcelona agree to sign Suarez from Liverpool

Sports shorts: Barcelona agree to sign Suarez from Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Barcelona have agreed to buy disgraced Uruguay forward Luis Suarez from English Premier League side Liverpool, the two clubs said on Friday.

Ranbir, Alia Cheer Mumbai City FC

Ranbir, Alia Cheer Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Ranbir and Alia attended a packed ISL game in Mumbai.

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

'The Prince is back': Santos hails Neymar's return

'The Prince is back': Santos hails Neymar's return

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Neymar has left Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to return to Santos, the Brazilian club where both he and Pele made their names.

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

According to local newspaper La Vanguardia, the agreement specifies that their sons, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, will move to Miami with their mother.

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

British media had reported that Barry had undergone a medical with French Ligue 1 champions PSG before Barcelona stepped in at the last minute and convinced him to join the ranks at La Masia.

Messi's Magical Solo Goal!

Messi's Magical Solo Goal!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Messi beat seven players, covering 48 metres in 12 seconds, taking 10 touches with his left foot and three with his right before finding the net.

Spanish giants Barcelona to scout talent in India

Spanish giants Barcelona to scout talent in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Spanish football giants FC Barcelona on Thursday said that they want to scout talent at the grassroot level in India and will soon hold training camps across the country.

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I tried to behave with humility and respect and I hope that is what remains of me when I leave the club.'

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

Neymar, Barcelona ordered to stand trial for corruption

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Brazilian forward Neymar has been cleared of fraud but still faces a corruption trial in Spain in connection with the value of his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona, the Spanish National High Court said on Thursday.

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The plane was heading to Tenerife, Spain but was grounded at Zaventem at 9:10am on Friday due to a technical issue.

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Alves had previously denied any sexual encounter with the woman who filed a complaint in January about an alleged sexual assault in a restroom at an exclusive Barcelona nightclub.

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Barcelona 'fully support' Messi after fraud sentence

Barcelona 'fully support' Messi after fraud sentence

Rediff.com25 May 2017

La Liga club Barcelona have expressed their support for Argentine striker Lionel Messi and his father after the Spanish Supreme Court upheld their prison sentences over tax fraud charges, although neither are expected to go to jail.

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.

Barcelona sign centre back Umtiti on five-year deal

Barcelona sign centre back Umtiti on five-year deal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Barcelona have signed centre back Samuel Umtiti from Olympique Lyon for 25 million euros ($27.75 million), the La Liga winners said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

Former Barcelona fitness trainer to teach Indian coaches

Former Barcelona fitness trainer to teach Indian coaches

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The 41-year old Dutchman has worked with some of the best tacticians in the business like Guus Hiddink, Dick Advocaat and Frank Rijkaard, tasting success at both international and club level.

Debate rages on: Is Ronaldo better than Messi?

Debate rages on: Is Ronaldo better than Messi?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Portuguese superstar now has scored the most first-division goals in football history, he has 527 career league goals with 61 goals alone in 2023.

City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Argentine joined Barca on a free transfer during the close season, but made only five appearances in all competitions due to a calf injury and his cardiac issues, scoring once in a 2-1 home defeat by Real Madrid.

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday.

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Barcelona said on Saturday they had named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

PHOTOS: Barca players let their hair down after 23rd La Liga title win

PHOTOS: Barca players let their hair down after 23rd La Liga title win

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Spain's footballing giants, FC Barcelona won their 23rd La Liga crown after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Sunday. And after winning, what was their fifth title in seven years, the Barca players let their hair down and celebrated in style at the Vincent Calderon stadium. Rediff.com invites you a peek into their wild celebrations. Have a look...

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Leeds reach Championship play-offs final with 4-0 win over Norwich

Fabregas returns to Barcelona training following recovery

Fabregas returns to Barcelona training following recovery

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Cesc Fabregas has returned to training as the Barcelona midfielder continues his recovery from a knee injury, the La Liga leaders said on Monday.

Real Madrid CRUSH Barca in El Clasico thriller

Real Madrid CRUSH Barca in El Clasico thriller

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Leaders Barcelona held in derby stalemate by Espanyol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork as Barcelona were held 0-0 by Espanyol in a hard fought derby that could see Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.

Champions League PIX: Porto down Arsenal; Barca-Napoli play drab draw

Champions League PIX: Porto down Arsenal; Barca-Napoli play drab draw

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Meet the first American footballer to sign for Barcelona

Meet the first American footballer to sign for Barcelona

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

New Barcelona signing Sergino Dest said he "followed his heart" by turning down a move to European Champions Bayern Munich in favour of the Catalan side.

'It is not normal for Barcelona to lose so many matches'

'It is not normal for Barcelona to lose so many matches'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Luis Figo and Carlos Puyol find it inexplicable, while Raul thinks it's a testament to the quality of Spanish football but all three La Liga legends are sure that Barcelona's astonishing slump would not last too long.

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Two goals from Arda Turan and one from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 3-0 win over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on Wednesday to seal a 5-0 aggregate victory.

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Pele scored 643 goals in 19 seasons for Brazilian side Santos.

Pique-Shakira announce separation

Pique-Shakira announce separation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Colombian pop star, Shakira 45, has been dating the 35-year-old Pique since 2011 after meeting in 2010

Barcelona feeling no pressure of the treble: Alba

Barcelona feeling no pressure of the treble: Alba

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Barca are unbeaten and nine points clear at the top of La Liga this season.

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will leave the club at the end of the season following a persistent battle with a knee injury.

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Barca, who had a rather disappointing season, managed to restore some pride with victory over last season's second division champions in what was the final match to be played at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Barcelona stand by Messi in tax fraud case

Barcelona stand by Messi in tax fraud case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Barcelona have given their full backing to Lionel Messi in the Argentina forward's tax fraud case and vowed to fight "external decisions" they say are unfairly targeting the club.

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a 10 million euro ($9.8 million) fine for Neymar.