News for 'Leo Messi'

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Lionel Messi is not interested in leaving Barcelona in the wake of his sentencing for tax fraud, according to club spokesman Josep Vives.

Barcelona appeal Messi yellow card for time wasting

Barcelona appeal Messi yellow card for time wasting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Barcelona have announced they will appeal the yellow card given to Lionel Messi during the team's 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday.

Messi And Antonela Score Style Goal

Messi And Antonela Score Style Goal

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo turn heads with their stunning looks at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Lionel Messi was so distraught at Barcelona missing out on reaching the 2012 Champions League final that he was reduced to tears

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Messi makes five-year old Afghan boy's day

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Now, through the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Messi has kept his promise and gifted his five-year-old fan, Murtaza Ahmadi, two autographed jerseys and a signed football, CNN reported.

Messi Signs A Jersey For Ziva Dhoni

Messi Signs A Jersey For Ziva Dhoni

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

What made Argentina's World Cup triumph very special for Ziva Dhoni was that she came home with a signed Messi jersey.

Neymar's Prediction: Messi will increase MLS popularity

Neymar's Prediction: Messi will increase MLS popularity

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Messi announced to take his talents to South Beach after his contract with PSG expires at the end of this month.

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

PIX: Kareena, Taimur cheer for their fav team

PIX: Kareena, Taimur cheer for their fav team

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The custom-made jerseys had Kareena and Taimur's name printed on them.

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

In a video, released on Thursday, Neymar thanked his famous former Argentine teammate and the Catalonian club for the wonder years.

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025.

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A tax fraud case involving Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge should be dropped because of errors in the investigation and court proceedings, their lawyers said.

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he believes Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the Spanish champions despite reports the five times World Player of the Year is stalling over a new deal.

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Cirque du Soleil first premiered the show in 2019 in Barcelona, where Messi was playing at the time. In recent years the company has tried to broaden its appeal, moving outside circus acts to performances celebrating music icons and creating immersive experiences with video game partners.

Messi to build brand in China with theme park

Messi to build brand in China with theme park

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The Messi Experience Park, which is being launched by the five times world player of the year in collaboration with Chinese broadcaster Phoenix Group and Spanish media company Mediapro, is set to open in 2019 in the Chinese capital.

PIX: Messi curls in magical free-kick winner on Inter Miami debut

PIX: Messi curls in magical free-kick winner on Inter Miami debut

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi made a rousing debut for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami as he scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Liga MX's Cruz Azul 2-1 on Friday in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

When Messi Met Ed Sheeran

When Messi Met Ed Sheeran

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Lionel Messi met singer Ed Sheeran on Tuesday after the Champions League match in Paris between PSG and Manchester City.

Messi told me thanks, I said thanks to him: Di Maria on Copa win

Messi told me thanks, I said thanks to him: Di Maria on Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Argentina finished their 2021 Copa America campaign unbeaten. Lionel Scaloni's side finished top of their group with three wins and a draw against Chile. In the quarter-final, they beat Ecuador 3-0 to progress to the final four.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Brazil, who are fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 18 points from 12 games, host Colombia on March 21 and visit Argentina five days later in a match that could see Neymar come up against former Barcelona and Paris St Germain teammate Lionel Messi.

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni said.

'We are waiting for you': Messi gets death threats

'We are waiting for you': Messi gets death threats

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The message of support from Newell's was posted on social media hours before Saturday's home game against Barracas Central in the Argentine league.

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to come to an end this season

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

Mbappe doesn't waste energy on futile taunts

Mbappe doesn't waste energy on futile taunts

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

"What's important for me is to give the best of myself for my club, and we're looking forward for Leo (Messi) to return to continue scoring and winning matches."

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he is ready to help the team clinch their first ever Champions League title.

Barcelona stand by Messi in tax fraud case

Barcelona stand by Messi in tax fraud case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Barcelona have given their full backing to Lionel Messi in the Argentina forward's tax fraud case and vowed to fight "external decisions" they say are unfairly targeting the club.

Messi out of Champions League match against Benfica

Messi out of Champions League match against Benfica

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Messi had asked to be withdrawn in the reverse fixture at Benfica last week due to the calf problem but PSG boss Christophe Galtier expects him to return for the weekend clash against third-placed Olympique de Marseille.

Infighting in Barca ranks? Griezmann denies rift with Messi

Infighting in Barca ranks? Griezmann denies rift with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Messi hit back last week, saying he was tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona.

'Can you imagine Ronaldo and Messi catching COVID-19?'

'Can you imagine Ronaldo and Messi catching COVID-19?'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Leander Paes is ready to unleash his 'new version' when the sport resumes but the veteran tennis star fears that the organisers may not be able to pull off Tokyo Games and the legacy he wants to create by playing his eighth successive Olympics could remain an unrealised dream. Paes, who turned 47 on Wednesday, had announced that 2020 would be his last season and Tokyo Games was expected to be his swansong event but the COVID-19 pandemic upset his plans.

Don't go, Leo, plead Argentina fans

"Don't go, Leo," plead Argentina fans

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Argentines begged Lionel Messi not to abandon the national team before the 2018 World Cup after he tearfully announced his retirement in frustration at another last-gasp international defeat. As Chileans danced in the streets and honked their horns to hail their team's victory by penalties in the Copa American Centenario, the rainy streets of Buenos Aires were deserted.

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

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.

PIX: Messi, Suarez soak in some Ibiza sun

PIX: Messi, Suarez soak in some Ibiza sun

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Much-needed rest for the Barca stars before FC Barcelona's UEFA's Champions League campaign.

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Richard Giusti, who played with Maradona at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, said it was impossible to compare him to Messi, who with his goal in the 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia became the first Argentine to score at four different World Cups.

The amazing life of Lionel Messi

The amazing life of Lionel Messi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Messi's love for Barcelona, who he joined when he was just 13, is deep.

Football World Finally Has Its GOAT

Football World Finally Has Its GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

He has won a Copa America, 11 league titles, four Champions League titles, three Club World Cups and three UEFA Super Cups. Now he has the most coveted one of all.