News for 'FC Barcelona'

Barcelona to let fans decide on the new Camp Nou

Barcelona to let fans decide on the new Camp Nou

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Barcelona will ask their fans to decide on whether the club should rebuild their CampNou stadium or move to a new site, vice-president Javier Faus told local radio on Tuesday.

La Liga: Messi still doubtful starter for Clasico

La Liga: Messi still doubtful starter for Clasico

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

'Messi is a player that makes a difference in all games and in Clasicos he has always made a big impact but we will have to see if he is ready' 'You never know what can happen in these types of games and when you start as favourite it can often go wrong'

I sign everything my father asks me to: Neymar

I sign everything my father asks me to: Neymar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A court document released in July, alleges that Barcelona initiated negotiations in 2011 with the player, paying him 40 million euros to ensure his move when his contract with Santos expired in 2014 and thereby preventing other clubs from signing him.

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award

Champions League PIX: Atletico stun Barcelona at fortress

Champions League PIX: Atletico stun Barcelona at fortress

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Holders Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League after being stifled by a brilliantly well-organised Atletico Madrid.

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi's 400th goal boosts Barca title bid

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi's 400th goal boosts Barca title bid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi hit his 400th career goal for the La Liga leaders.

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.

Barca stunned as Benzema 'tricks Real into Copa final

Barca stunned as Benzema 'tricks Real into Copa final

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Real Madrid thrashed arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona 4-0 to reach the Copa del Rey final

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Crashing out at the group stage again would be a huge blow to Barcelona's finances, whose perilous state led the club's board to sell a stake in their TV rights and agree to the sale of their audio-visual division.

Setback! Messi ruled out of Club World Cup semi-final

Setback! Messi ruled out of Club World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was ruled out of their Club World Cup semi-final on Thursday after suffering from abdominal pain, the European champions said.

Neymar's row with Barca intensifies

Neymar's row with Barca intensifies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Neymar's acrimonious split from Barcelona escalated on Thursday as the Paris St Germain forward announced plans to sue the La Liga club, two days after Barca revealed they were suing the Brazilian over breach of contract.

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish football federation face fines over politically-motivated whistles and banners during last season's King's Cup final at the Nou Camp, the Spanish government said on Monday.

La Liga: Messi and co 'angry' after Barcelona drop points at home

La Liga: Messi and co 'angry' after Barcelona drop points at home

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

'We have to improve and become stronger in defence, which is the most important thing.'

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were being touted as the best strike force in soccer history a month ago as they spearheaded Barcelona's record unbeaten run but the tiring trio are now taking the blame as the club's season unravels.

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Barcelona have been boosted by the successful return from injury of talismanic playmaker Andres Iniesta as they prepare to host city rivals Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

Sports Shorts: Barca to sign Valencia defender Mathieu

Sports Shorts: Barca to sign Valencia defender Mathieu

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Valencia's French defender Jeremy Mathieu will join Barcelona for a fee of 20 million euros ($26.9 million), the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Barcelona reveal Neymar deal cost almost 118 million dollars

Barcelona reveal Neymar deal cost almost 118 million dollars

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

The deal to sign Neymar cost Barcelona 86.2 million euros (71.47 million pounds), including payments to the forward and his family, the club said on Friday after the player's father revoked a confidentiality agreement.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona's TERRIFIC trio rout Getafe

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona's TERRIFIC trio rout Getafe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar motored past 100 goals for the season.

El Clasico: Can Barca stop 'eternal rivals' Real in their tracks?

El Clasico: Can Barca stop 'eternal rivals' Real in their tracks?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Real are unbeaten since February, winning 10 of their last 12 games. In contrast, Barcelona have won just two of their previous five in all competitions and were dumped out of Europe in midweek.

Barca's midfield magician Xavi to bid adieu to boyhood club

Barca's midfield magician Xavi to bid adieu to boyhood club

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will announce on Thursday he is leaving the club he joined as an 11-year-old to sign a lucrative three-year deal with Qatari side Al Sadd, his agent told Reuters on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Barca pay tribute to Chapecoense crash survivors in emotional friendly

PHOTOS: Barca pay tribute to Chapecoense crash survivors in emotional friendly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The plane carrying Chapecoense to the Copa Sudamericana final, first leg against Atletico Nacional crashed into mountains outside Medellin, Colombia on November 28 after running out of fuel, killing 71 of the 77 people on board

'Opportunity of my life': Aubameyang on Barca move

'Opportunity of my life': Aubameyang on Barca move

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Barca is a great club that has to win the Champions League, that's why I came here.'

Barcelona's Fati out for four months after knee surgery

Barcelona's Fati out for four months after knee surgery

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati will be sidelined for four months after undergoing knee surgery, the La Liga club said on Monday.

La Liga: Suarez treble gives Barcelona comeback win over Eibar

La Liga: Suarez treble gives Barcelona comeback win over Eibar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Barcelona needed Luis Suarez to be at his clinical best with a hat-trick in a 3-1 comeback win at home to modest Eibar on Sunday which put the champions level on 21 points with arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 41 LaLiga games, the second best streak by a team in the competition's history.

Google CEO Pichai, Tendulkar hail Messi

Google CEO Pichai, Tendulkar hail Messi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai hailed Lionel Messi as the 'best ever'

There is some good news and bad as Barca aim to clinch La Liga crown in final round

There is some good news and bad as Barca aim to clinch La Liga crown in final round

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes his team deserves to win "the best league in Europe" as they aim to clinch La Liga in a potentially thrilling climax to the Spanish season on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

'He is human': Bengaluru FC coach backs Chhetri

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Bayern come from behind to beat gutsy Mainz 2-1 and widen gap.

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid salvage 1-1 draw at lowly Las Palmas

La Liga PIX: Real Madrid salvage 1-1 draw at lowly Las Palmas

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Girona thrash Osasuna for first win of the season

Why Barca are unable to re-sign Messi

Why Barca are unable to re-sign Messi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Barca chief also said that the financial situation that he had inherited from former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu was "far, far worse" than anticipated.

Barca exit is not even on the agenda, says Messi's father

Barca exit is not even on the agenda, says Messi's father

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Lionel Messi's father Jorge has sought to play down comments his son made this week which suggested the four-time World Player of the Year could consider leaving Barcelona.

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

Messi wins best FIFA player of the year for record sixth time

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Messi, who won the Spanish La Liga title with Barcelona last season as well as the European golden boot having scored 54 goals in 58 games in all competitions, last won the award in 2015.

Messi-Enrique conflict pushes Barcelona into crisis

Messi-Enrique conflict pushes Barcelona into crisis

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is head strong but it appears as though he may be fighting a losing battle with the four times World Player of the Year.

UEFA throws out Real, Barca protests

UEFA throws out Real, Barca protests

Rediff.com2 May 2011

UEFA has thrown out protests made by Real Madrid and Barcelona against each other following their ill-tempered Champions League semi-final first leg last week.

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League quarter-final played between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Friday.

Barca to lodge 2nd appeal against Vilanova dismissal

Barca to lodge 2nd appeal against Vilanova dismissal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Barcelona will lodge a second appeal against the dismissal of coach Tito Vilanova in Sunday's 2-1 win at Osasuna after the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) rejected an initial effort and suspended the coach for two games on Wednesday.