News for 'La Masia'

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

Rediff.com16 May 2025

He is the youngest player to debut and score for Spain and in LaLiga, the Champions League and the Euros. He also holds the records for youngest player in a Clasico and youngest scorer in both the Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi, riding for Mooney VR46 Racing Team, had to ward off stiff competition from Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, the championship leader, before standing on the victor's podium at the Buddh International Circuit.

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi came out with flying colours registering the best time to grab his third pole of the season.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

'Door open for Guardiola return'

'Door open for Guardiola return'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Pep Guardiola would be welcomed back to Barcelona with open arms after club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the door is always open for the La Liga side's former player and coach to return to the Nou Camp.

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.

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.

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.

In a first, four La Marcia graduates to wear captain's armband at Barca

In a first, four La Marcia graduates to wear captain's armband at Barca

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer, has been a vice-captain since 2015 and takes the club's armband from Iniesta, who succeeded Xavi Hernandez as captain in 2015 but left for Japanese club Vissel Kobe in June.

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

As Kerala Blasters kick-off their ISL campaign against NorthEast United FC in their opener in Kochi on Tuesday, October 6, Spaniard Josue Currais-Preito is looking forward to wow Indian crowds with his technical acumen.

Xavi mulls quitting Barca following rumours of United move?

Xavi mulls quitting Barca following rumours of United move?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Barcelona footballer Xavi has reportedly hinted that he may quit his current club.

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Spain, who have several players from their country's top two football academies - the La Masia and Real Madrid academies -- were beaten 1-2 by South American champions and hot favourites Brazil in their first Group D match.

Barca targets Man City's Silva as replacement for Xavi

Barca targets Man City's Silva as replacement for Xavi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Barcelona is reportedly looking to buy ManchesterCity star David Silva as a replacement for their veteran star midfielder Xavi.

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Ansu Fati is the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

FC Tokyo have taken advantage of Barcelona's punishment for breaching rules on the transfer of young players by swooping to bring home a 13-year-old player dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'.

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected by CAS

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Barcelona's appeal against a FIFA sanction for an alleged breach of rules on the transfer of foreign Under-18 players has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

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.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Barcelona drew 1-1 at Valencia after Real Madrid lost 1-0 away to Alaves, allowing Sevilla to go top of La Liga with a 2-1 home win over Celta Vigo on Sunday. Here are five talking points from the weekend's La Liga action.

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The football fans in Kochi will get a chance to witness a fascinating contest between Brazilian attacking flare and Spanish 'tiki-taka' possession football in what could be a final before the final of this tournament.

Here is why Fabregas was 'pissed off' with Spain teammate Ramos

Here is why Fabregas was 'pissed off' with Spain teammate Ramos

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Cesc Fabregas was "pissed off" with Spain teammate Sergio Ramos for raising doubts about his commitment to the national team but said the pair had buried the hatchet.

Football Focus: Inter sign Sanchez from Man United

Football Focus: Inter sign Sanchez from Man United

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

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

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".

U-17 World Cup: Brazil outclass Spain; Germany edge past Costa Rica

U-17 World Cup: Brazil outclass Spain; Germany edge past Costa Rica

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A dominant Brazil made a strong statement of their top title contender status with a 2-1 victory over Spain in a Group D marquee clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Saturday.

The man who changed football

The man who changed football

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'Generations of football fans will eternally be grateful to Johan Cruyff and what he did for the beautiful game,' says Aabhas Sharma.

Football Briefs: Barca sign Vidal from Bayern

Football Briefs: Barca sign Vidal from Bayern

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

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

PHOTOS: Milestone man Messi symbolic of Barca's golden era

PHOTOS: Milestone man Messi symbolic of Barca's golden era

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Lionel Messi may lack a World Cup for Argentina but his 10 years with Barcelona have seen him rewrite the history books and become symbolic with the club's golden era.

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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