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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 thrash Sevilla to win King's Cup again

Barcelona thrash Sevilla to win King's Cup again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Unstoppable duo Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-0 to win the King's Cup final for the fourth consecutive season on Saturday as they close in on a likely domestic double.

Umtiti hungry to learn after 'dream move' to Barcelona

Umtiti hungry to learn after 'dream move' to Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

France international Samuel Umtiti has completed a "dream move" to Barcelona knowing he is not guaranteed a first-team place but says he is willing to learn to prove his potential.

Clasico: Barca down Ronaldo-less Real Madrid in Miami

Clasico: Barca down Ronaldo-less Real Madrid in Miami

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The historic rivals will meet again twice in August in the Spanish Super Cup and this International Champions Cup match set the entertainment bar high, with Barcelona maintaining their 100 per cent record in pre-season.

Shakira-Pique, Beckham get into Halloween spirit

Shakira-Pique, Beckham get into Halloween spirit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Look who's all dressed up for Halloween!

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.

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Barcelona have been charged by a Spanish court with committing tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar last year, a court spokesman said on Thursday.

La Liga: Big win for Barcelona; Real see off Villarreal

La Liga: Big win for Barcelona; Real see off Villarreal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

A red hot Luis Suarez scored four goals and contributed three assists as Barcelona's stuttering La Liga title charge sparked back to life with a spectacular 8-0 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna on Wednesday.

La Liga: Messi nets brace, Suarez finally scores in Barca rout

La Liga: Messi nets brace, Suarez finally scores in Barca rout

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Lionel Messi scored twice and Luis Suarez struck his first La Liga goal as Barcelona crushed struggling Cordoba 5-0 on Saturday.

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.

Barca 'sharp shooter' Messi equals Bayern legend Mueller's record

Barca 'sharp shooter' Messi equals Bayern legend Mueller's record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Lionel Messi has added another record against his already legendary name.

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Setien's complaint piled yet more pressure on president Josep Maria Bartomeu less than an hour after a group seeking his removal announced they had gathered enough signatures to force a vote of no-confidence against him.

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.

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Here are some special moments from the gala night in Zurich on Monday...

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

Barcelona begin title defence against apprehensive Roma

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

AS Roma supporters may be looking ahead to Barcelona's Champions League visit with some trepidation and coach Rudi Garcia certainly does not seem to be bursting with optimism.

La Liga: Last-gasp Messi penalty seals dramatic Barcelona win

La Liga: Last-gasp Messi penalty seals dramatic Barcelona win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi squeezed home a stoppage-time penalty to grab a 3-2 win for champions Barcelona at Valencia in a thrilling and controversial La Liga match on Sunday.

'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

David Moyes praises Real Sociedad defence after Barcelona win

David Moyes praises Real Sociedad defence after Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Real Sociedad coach David Moyes praised his side's determined defending after their 1-0 victory over Barcelona.

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

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'I don't understand Spain without Catalonia. I don't want to understand or see it'

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

FC Barcelona's Asia Pacific director general Jordi Camps believes it is a matter of time before an Indian plays in Spanish top-flight.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

'Angry' Xavi rues missed chances as Barca draw

'Angry' Xavi rues missed chances as Barca draw

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I think that the only thing that we lacked was to convert the chances. We were good in the high press. After going behind, we generated 20 chances and six or seven were very clear.'

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.

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions

Transfers: Chelsea agree deal with Barca to sign Aubameyang

Transfers: Chelsea agree deal with Barca to sign Aubameyang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If Aubameyang's transfer to Chelsea goes through, he would return to the English top flight after seven months, having played for Chelsea's London rivals Arsenal for four years.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona equal unbeaten record as they go three points clear

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona equal unbeaten record as they go three points clear

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Photos from the La Liga matches played on Sunday

What Barca have to do to win La Liga title

What Barca have to do to win La Liga title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The Barca coach said the squad is in a good place both mentally and physically and very motivated to take the field.

Here come the ridiculously hot soccer dads

Here come the ridiculously hot soccer dads

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Unlike some young football players of his generation, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is a complete family man.

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona

Barca's night of miracle will prompt lots of love making: Pique

Barca's night of miracle will prompt lots of love making: Pique

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Barcelona's amazing 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain on Wednesday that sent them through to the Champions League quarter-finals will forever stay in the memories of supporters, coach Luis Enrique said.

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG

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.

What connects Barca star Neymar and Deepika Padukone?

What connects Barca star Neymar and Deepika Padukone?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Vin Diesel is back in the xXx movie franchise and this time he returns with not one, but two beautiful surprises in the film.

How Ronaldo celebrated Juve's Serie A title win

How Ronaldo celebrated Juve's Serie A title win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The UEFA Champions League resumes this week and this family time will be an ideal break to get back to business.

Spanish footballer gets 4 years in jail for sexual abuse

Spanish footballer gets 4 years in jail for sexual abuse

Rediff.com4 May 2022

A Spanish court has handed soccer player Santi Mina a four-year prison sentence for sexually abusing a woman in the southern town of Mojacar in 2017

La Liga: Messi, Suarez help Barcelona to down Eibar, Sevilla stage fightback

La Liga: Messi, Suarez help Barcelona to down Eibar, Sevilla stage fightback

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Messi stretched Barca's lead by finishing off a brilliant move with Luis Suarez in the 50th minute and the Uruguayan joined his close friend and strike partner on 15 league goals by robbing an Eibar defender and finishing inside the near post in the 68th.

Here's why Barcelona don't believe in second miracle comeback

Here's why Barcelona don't believe in second miracle comeback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Barcelona are on the verge of Champions League elimination after being thrashed 3-0 by Juventus in Turin on Tuesday, and few believe lightning can strike twice.

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'