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Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.

Will treble-chasing Barca do an encore this season?

Will treble-chasing Barca do an encore this season?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

After setting a Spanish record 35 matches unbeaten in all competitions, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is relishing the run-in to the end of the season with his side on course for a second successive La Liga, King's Cup and Champions League treble.

Shocking! Barca lose to Celta

Shocking! Barca lose to Celta

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Barca had the chance to go top after Real drew a fourth consecutive game in all competitions for the first time in over a decade but they were rattled by rampant Celta

PHOTOS: 300 and counting... Messi creates La Liga goal history as Barca open big lead

PHOTOS: 300 and counting... Messi creates La Liga goal history as Barca open big lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Lionel Messi became the first player to notch 300 La Liga goals as his double blast powered Barcelona to a 3-1 win at Sporting Gijon that sent them six points clear at the top of the table on Wednesday.

What makes Luis Suarez feel like a footballer?

What makes Luis Suarez feel like a footballer?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Luis Suarez is starting to "feel like a footballer" once again after being allowed to train with new club Barcelona following his appeal against a FIFA ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

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.

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A summary of Wednesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

'Messi will remain at Barca for years to come'

'Messi will remain at Barca for years to come'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Barca coach, Luis Enrique says that all is well at Camp Nou and the team is united.

Football Extras: Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semis

Football Extras: Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

King's Cup: Pedro scores hat-trick as Barca crush Huesca

King's Cup: Pedro scores hat-trick as Barca crush Huesca

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Pedro hit a first-half hat-trick as Barcelona cruised into the last 16 of the King's Cup with a 8-1 second leg demolition of lower league Huesca at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.

Who will win FIFA goal of year? Messi, Tevez or Hall

Who will win FIFA goal of year? Messi, Tevez or Hall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez, English third tier player David Hall and U.S. women's international Carli Lloyd were among players included on the shortlist for FIFA's goal of the year award on Friday.

La Liga: Shocking! Deportivo fan dies in clash; Barca win

La Liga: Shocking! Deportivo fan dies in clash; Barca win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Barcelona left it late to snatch a 1-0 win at Valencia on Sunday after Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory at home to Deportivo La Coruna was overshadowed by the death of a visiting fan hours before kickoff.

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Messi to join Man City in massive 700m euro deal: report

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi, who is Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 634 goals in 731 games, is expected to spend three seasons at Manchester City before moving to CFG's Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC.

Not just Barca and Madrid, there are other contenders for La Liga crown

Not just Barca and Madrid, there are other contenders for La Liga crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Champions Barcelona begin their bid for a sixth La Liga title in eight years at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday knowing that fellow heavyweights Real Madrid could, unusually, be just one of several challengers for their crown.

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Alexis Sanchez hit a hat-trick as Barcelona swept aside Elche 4-0 to return to the top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Thierry Henry came to Mumbai and left his fans in a daze as he showed off that famed, magical footwork while he trained budding talent from the city.

'Starting at the same pace as my team mates, it will be different'

'Starting at the same pace as my team mates, it will be different'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Luis Suarez struggled to get into his stride with new club Barcelona after his ban for biting an opponent expired in October and the Uruguay striker is determined to avoid the same fate when the new season starts next month.

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique led tributes to the late Johan Cruyff in a memorial organised by the club on Tuesday and vowed to "continue copying and improving his style of attacking football".

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world's greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards -- also called the 'Oscars of Sport' -- to be presented.

Extras: Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold in Guinness book of World Records

Extras: Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold in Guinness book of World Records

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Messi is the best player of all time. Period!

Messi is the best player of all time. Period!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best player ever, Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said.

No Messi or Ronaldo in El Clasico for first time in 11 years...

No Messi or Ronaldo in El Clasico for first time in 11 years...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Real coach Julen Lopetegui has come in for fierce criticism this season, having presided over a run of five games without a win -- the team going eight hours and one minute without scoring -- before Tuesday's unconvincing 2-1 triumph over Viktoria Plzen that saw the team whistled off the pitch by their own fans.

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Virushka, Saina, Messi, Pique wish fans a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

With the hope that 2018 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, our favourite sports personalities took to their social media handles to wish their fans a very `Happy New Year`.

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Argentina's two iconic players may be contrasting characters but they shared many traits

What do Kohli, Rohit, Messi and Ronaldo have in common?

What do Kohli, Rohit, Messi and Ronaldo have in common?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Kohli, Rohit join Messi, CR7 to release videos for 'Unscriptd'.

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Paris St Germain's then sports director Leonardo declared the club were ready for tougher competitions in Europe two years ago but Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final exit suggests PSG need more time to reach the top.

Football PHOTOS: Messi screamer salvages draw for Barcelona, Juventus set record

Football PHOTOS: Messi screamer salvages draw for Barcelona, Juventus set record

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Barcelona's Lionel Messi rescued a 1-1 draw at Villarreal with a sensational late free-kick on Sunday but could not prevent the champions finishing the weekend third in La Liga, five points behind leaders Real Madrid.

European clubs give boost to football in Asia

European clubs give boost to football in Asia

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Visits by major English and European clubs to Asia are helping to boost the game in the region.

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.

PHOTOS: Barcelona thrash BATE; Gent stun Valencia

PHOTOS: Barcelona thrash BATE; Gent stun Valencia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A Neymar double and a clinical finish from Luis Suarez handed Barcelona a comfortable 3-0 victory over BATE Borisov that put them on the verge of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League for the 12th consecutive season.

Barca president slams FIFA rules over transfer ban

Barca president slams FIFA rules over transfer ban

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes FIFA regulations concerning under-age player transfers needs to be revised and that current rules would have prevented Lionel Messi from joining the club.

King's Cup: Neymar hits double as Barca put five past Elche

King's Cup: Neymar hits double as Barca put five past Elche

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Neymar's double helped Barcelona cruise to a 5-0 victory in the first leg of their King's Cup last 16 tie against Elche.

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Liverpool-Leipzig UCL game moved to Budapest again

Liverpool-Leipzig UCL game moved to Budapest again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The first leg, originally scheduled to be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany, was shifted to Budapest after German authorities denied Liverpool entry into the country due to COVID-19 protocols.

Nadal, Murray back Pique's revolutionary format for Davis Cup

Nadal, Murray back Pique's revolutionary format for Davis Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The centre-back was at the Madrid Open earlier this week, reportedly to discuss a 16-team knockout tournament with ATP Tour chief Chris Kermode. It would potentially replace the former World Team Cup event on the ATP calendar that was played from 1975 to 2012 ahead of Roland Garros.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

La Liga leaders Barcelona hit two goals in the final three minutes to earn a 3-2 win at Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid's season goes from bad to worse in La Liga

Real Madrid's season goes from bad to worse in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Girona's Castellanos hits Real Madrid for four in fresh blow to title hopes

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

La Liga: Barca go four points clear after 3-0 win at Celta

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Barcelona followed up Saturday's win over Real Madrid with another victory when Alexis Sanchez set the champions on their way to a 3-0 success at Celta Vigo on Tuesday that put them four points clear at the top of La Liga.