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Neymar ready to quit PSG for Real or Barcelona?

Neymar ready to quit PSG for Real or Barcelona?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Sporting director Leonardo Araujo, back for a second stint in the role, has said the Brazilian can leave if a buyer is found.

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Lionel Messi's early goal earned Paris St Germain a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday as they opened a two-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Brescia left Mario Balotelli on the bench after coach Fabio Grosso said the maverick striker had not put in enough effort in training during the week.

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Neymar and Barca never quite the same since 2017 split

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

When Barca and Neymar were at the peak of their powers in 2017, however, he shook world football by heading to PSG for a record-smashing 222 million euros ($269.89 million).

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Bayern Munich conceded a stoppage-time equaliser through VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy from the penalty spot for a 2-2 on Saturday, the champions' third consecutive Bundesliga draw.

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Man United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal, even though both teams had already faced each other in the group stage.

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Antoine Griezmann scored two goals and provided two assists as Barcelona staged a stunning last-gasp comeback before beating Granada 5-3

Bessat treble puts Lyon out of French Cup

Bessat treble puts Lyon out of French Cup

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyonnais were knocked out of the French Cup 3-2 at Nantes on Tuesday with Vincent Bessat grabbing a hat-trick in the last-32 game on a night of upsets.

Nice striker Balotelli banned for two matches

Nice striker Balotelli banned for two matches

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Mario Balotelli has been banned for two games after being sent off near the end of Nice's 0-0 draw with Girondins de Bordeaux on December 21, Ligue 1's disciplinary said on Thursday.

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Real Madrid dug deep in a 3-0 home win against lowly Alaves in the La Liga, but Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain their second Ligue 1 loss of the season.

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

This is the first time that PSG is featuring in the finals of the Champions League.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

Football Focus: Lewandowski named Bundesliga's Player of the Season

Football Focus: Lewandowski named Bundesliga's Player of the Season

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

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

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Icardi strikes late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi's home debut

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris St Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his Parc des Princes debut on Sunday.

Liverpool, PSG and Napoli drawn together in Champions League

Liverpool, PSG and Napoli drawn together in Champions League

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Inter Milan face Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and PSV Eindhoven in Group B which features three former European champions.

PSG say scans 'reassuring' after Neymar twists ankle

PSG say scans 'reassuring' after Neymar twists ankle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'It could have been worse, but once again God spared me something more serious.'

Football: Ronaldo recovers from COVID-19 infection

Football: Ronaldo recovers from COVID-19 infection

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

PSG's Neymar out until at least mid-November says Tuchel

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Arsenal sign Madrid's Odegaard on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

He will not be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea as Arsenal are awaiting visa clearance, the club said.

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Inter Milan got a crucial 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

Neymar on target to regain fitness by World Cup but PSG future unclear

Neymar on target to regain fitness by World Cup but PSG future unclear

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Brazil forward Neymar aims to get fully fit in time for next month's World Cup following foot surgery but his future at Paris St Germain looks rather uncertain.

Under-fire Ibra helps PSG to French League Cup glory

Under-fire Ibra helps PSG to French League Cup glory

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, facing multiple suspensions, struck twice to lift Paris St Germain to a crushing 4-0 victory over Bastia.

Zlatan promises to stay at PSG if they replace Eiffel Tower with his statue

Zlatan promises to stay at PSG if they replace Eiffel Tower with his statue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'If they put a statue of me in place of the Eiffel Tour, of course I'll stay.'

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint

PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Neymar, 28, one of five players sent off during the match at the Parc des Princes, informed the fourth official he had heard a racist comment while walking off the pitch.

Soccer PICS: Ronaldo takes Juve to top; Monaco hold PSG

Soccer PICS: Ronaldo takes Juve to top; Monaco hold PSG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Ronaleo netted his 14th league goal for Juve this season while PSG's winning streak was snapped by Monaco in a 3-3 draw. Here are images from the matches played on Sunday

French Cup: PSG land unique treble as Cavani grabs winner

French Cup: PSG land unique treble as Cavani grabs winner

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Paris St Germain achieved a unique domestic treble when Edinson Cavani's goal secured a 1-0 French Cup final victory over Ligue 2 team AJ Auxerre on Saturday.

PSG to take action after Neymar skips training

PSG to take action after Neymar skips training

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The 27-year-old is a reported target for Barcelona, whose President Josep Maria Bartomeu said last week that Neymar wanted to leave the Ligue 1 side to return to Spain, but that PSG were reluctant to sell him.

PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out for Paris St Germain's opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the French Ligue 1 champions said.

Football: Lyon grab top spot with last-gasp win over Bordeaux

Football: Lyon grab top spot with last-gasp win over Bordeaux

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Hulk signs two-year contract with Atletico Mineiro.

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Football: Newcastle stun Leicester to ensure safety

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Leicester pushed forward after the interval but were caught out on the break in the 64th minute when Ritchie's pass released Wilson who coolly rounded Schmeichel before sliding home.

Champions League final: Paris police to hand out masks

Champions League final: Paris police to hand out masks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Paris' Champs Elysee avenue will be pedestrianised on Sunday evening and wearing face masks will be compulsory, officials said on the eve of Paris St Germain taking on Bayern Munich in soccer's Champions League final.

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

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

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Three goals down PSG rally to hold Amiens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain's second-string side were held to a 4-4 draw at struggling Amiens after erasing a three-goal deficit only to concede a stoppage time-equaliser in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The result left PSG 13 points clear of second-placed Olympique de Marseille after manager Thomas Tuchel rested several regular starters ahead of Tuesday's first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11: Govt

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Stadiums in France will re-open to fans on July 11 as the country continues to lift measures imposed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the government said on Saturday. A maximum of 5,000 fans, however, will be allowed in the arenas - a restriction that could be eased later in the summer with the new season due to start on the weekend of August 22.

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.