News for 'FC Barcelona'

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The public prosecutor has accused Alves of forcing the woman to have sex without her consent and without using a condom. The 23-year-old woman testified behind a screen with her voice distorted to protect her identity.

Barcelona sack Zubizarreta as director of football

Barcelona sack Zubizarreta as director of football

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Barcelona have sacked Andoni Zubizarreta as their director of football, the Spanish club said on Monday.

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19

Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Barca said the player was isolating in his home and was asymptomatic.

Is this hottie Barca's good luck charm?

Is this hottie Barca's good luck charm?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Real Madrid are comfortably perched on top of the La Liga standings with 66 points while Barca are now third on 54 points with a game in hand, three points behind second-placed Sevilla.

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

How many games could Mbappe miss after seeing red?

How many games could Mbappe miss after seeing red?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Real were left with 10 men before halftime when Mbappe saw a straight red after taking down Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco as the referee overturned his initial decision of booking him with a yellow after consulting with VAR.

Lewandowski ready for new challenge at Barcelona

Lewandowski ready for new challenge at Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski is relishing a new challenge after joining the Catalan club and the 33-year-old said he was ready to play in their upcoming pre-season game against rivals Real Madrid in the United States.

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The win moved Barcelona up to fourth place on 38 points from 22 games

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barca's young midfielders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

When asked about Barcelona's youth and talent in midfield especially, Gundogan said he had a lot to offer the team with his experience.

Barcelona to appeal transfer ban

Barcelona to appeal transfer ban

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Barcelona said it could make a new appeal against the "disproportionate" one year transfer ban ordered by FIFA to a Swiss court, AFP reported.

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Paris St Germain and Brazil forward Neymar has been ordered to pay his former club Barcelona 6.7 million euros ($7.51 million) after losing a lawsuit over an unpaid bonus, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Friday. Neymar moved from Barca to PSG for a world record fee of 222 million euros in 2017 but took the La Liga side to court over the terms of the last contract he signed with them a year earlier, claiming he was entitled to 43.6 million euros.

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions.

Barcelona decides where Neymar will play...

Barcelona decides where Neymar will play...

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Neymar will play in the Olympics in August and will miss the Centenary Copa America in the United States in June, his club Barcelona said on Wednesday to end months of speculation.

Holders Barcelona avoid Real Madrid in King's Cup draw

Holders Barcelona avoid Real Madrid in King's Cup draw

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Holders Barcelona were drawn on Friday to play Real Sociedad in the quarter-finals of the King's Cup while Celta Vigo will take on Real Madrid.

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Between trying to compose himself, wiping away tears and facing a long standing ovation, it took Lionel Messi more than a minute to start his farewell news conference on Sunday at FC Barcelona, where the Argentine has spent all of his playing career.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi magic inspires Barcelona

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi magic inspires Barcelona

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi was at the heart of another devastating attacking show.

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe.

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Barcelona joined Real Madrid, Atletico and Real Sociedad in the semi-finals, with the draw set to take place on Wednesday.

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of El Clasico

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of El Clasico

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Barcelona has decided to leave Neymar out of the decisive El Clasico against Real Madrid because of the legal uncertainty over an appeal to overturn his suspension

Give Xavi time to succeed at Barcelona: Puyol

Give Xavi time to succeed at Barcelona: Puyol

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Given a contract until 2024, the 41-year-old made a winning start on Saturday with a victory over Espanyol that put Barcelona sixth in LaLiga on 20 points after 13 matches.

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

La Liga sides Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona have decided to join the general strike in Catalonia on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Messi spills the beans on Barcelona No 10 jersey

Messi spills the beans on Barcelona No 10 jersey

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Barcelona star forward Lionel Messi has revealed that his former team-mate Ronaldinho had promised him to give his No 10 jersey months before the Brazilian's departure from the club in 2008.

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

PIX: Barcelona return to training

PIX: Barcelona return to training

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Barca tested all their players for COVID-19 on Wednesday and captain Lionel Messi was among those seen out on the Joan Gamper training complex conducting individual dribbling and running exercises.

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He is scheduled to testify on Friday.

Europa: Barcelona held; Rangers outclass Red Star

Europa: Barcelona held; Rangers outclass Red Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Barcelona were held to a 0-0 home draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie

'Barcelona is made of champions'

'Barcelona is made of champions'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Despite Barcelona's exit from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage, coach Luis Enrique said their victory over Sevilla in the King's Cup on Sunday had capped a "fantastic" season.

Barcelona will aim to dominate United, says Ter Stegen

Barcelona will aim to dominate United, says Ter Stegen

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We want not only to defend it but also show that we are superior and we need to have a good game'

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Schick on target again as Leverkusen win, Leipzig thrashed 5-1

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Stars Watch As Eagles Win Super Bowl; Serena steals show at half-time

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Barcelona have condemned FIFA's decision to impose a four-match international ban on striker Lionel Messi for verbally abusing a match official in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Chile last week.

Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona

Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

Michael Owen scored a brilliant 76th minute goal to give Manchester United a 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona on Saturday night.

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The 55-year-old Ernesto Valverde, who led Barcelona to successive La Liga titles in 2018 and 2019, came under fire this season for the team's dip in performance levels even though they top the league standings at the halfway point of the campaign.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia out of his 26-man squad

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Barcelona have reached the semis only once since winning the Champions League in 2014-15.

King's Cup: Malcom rescues draw for Barcelona in Clasico

King's Cup: Malcom rescues draw for Barcelona in Clasico

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Brazilian Malcom, who started in place of Lionel Messi, curled home in the 58th minute to pull Barcelona level after Lucas Vazquez had fired Real Madrid ahead early on.