News for 'Luis'

PIX: Man United knocked out of Champions League; Lazio advance

PIX: Man United knocked out of Champions League; Lazio advance

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

RB Leipzig scored twice in the opening 13 minutes but had to survive a late comeback from Manchester United to cling on to a 3-2 win on Tuesday that sent them into the Champions League knockout stage and eliminated the English side.

Barca thrash Getafe to record 12th straight La Liga win

Barca thrash Getafe to record 12th straight La Liga win

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Barcelona equalled a club record of 12 consecutive league wins as Neymar and Lionel Messi were among the scorers in a 6-0 thrashing of struggling Getafe 6-0 at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Who is to be blamed for Barca's stunning loss at Celta?

Who is to be blamed for Barca's stunning loss at Celta?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique made no excuses after they lost 4-3 at Celta Vigo and missed the chance to top La Liga on Sunday.

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

An off-key Liverpool were frustrated for a second successive game by struggling opponents as they were held to a 0-0 Premier League draw at Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Friendly, PICS: Messi converts late as Argentina draw with Uruguay

Friendly, PICS: Messi converts late as Argentina draw with Uruguay

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The crowd in Tel Aviv cheered Messi throughout and it was the forward who helped Argentina draw level in the 63rd.

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Soccer Extras: Enrique's daughter loses cancer battle

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

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

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

Suarez devastated after Uruguay crash out of Copa

Suarez devastated after Uruguay crash out of Copa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Suarez spurned the first penalty of the shootout, his effort bouncing off the chest of Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, to complete a frustrating evening for Uruguay's all-time top scorer, who also had a goal ruled out for offside.

La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi had two free-kick attempts while ex-Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic narrowly missed the target from inside the area.

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

West Ham United's Michail Antonio has come to the defence of teammate Kurt Zouma, who has been targeted by fans for abusing his cats.

Is Barca's Suarez suffering from goalscoring curse?

Is Barca's Suarez suffering from goalscoring curse?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Barca's Suarez in firing line after European away goals drought

Why the Barcelona coach is 'SUFFERING'

Why the Barcelona coach is 'SUFFERING'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique had a nerve-racking experience having to watch their stellar run from the sidelines.

Is Suarez being treated like a 'dog'? His granny says so...

Is Suarez being treated like a 'dog'? His granny says so...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has been unfairly victimised in his 'barbaric' expulsion from the World Cup for biting, his disconsolate grandmother said on Thursday.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

La Liga: Suarez included in Barca lineup for 'Clasico'

La Liga: Suarez included in Barca lineup for 'Clasico'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez was included in the starting lineup for Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' against Real Madrid, a day after his four-month ban for biting an opponent expired.

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Catalans will not just be looking to extend their domestic hegemony, though, as they have spent a combined 250 million euros ($280 million) on a renewed bid to win the Champions League.

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

Another record for Messi as Barcelona sink Bilbao

Another record for Messi as Barcelona sink Bilbao

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

La Liga champions Barcelona stayed on the heels of leaders Real Madrid by coasting to a 3-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday as Lionel Messi became the club's top scorer from free kicks.

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Champions League: How Barcelona can beat Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Barcelona take a 32-match unbeaten run to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday as the Catalans continue their bid to become the first team to retain the trophy in 26 years.

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.

Suarez ban: Barca appeal rejected

Suarez ban: Barca appeal rejected

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

FC Barcelona's appeal against Luis Suarez's two-match King's Cup ban for allegedly provoking a fracas in the tunnel after last week's game against Espanyol has been rejected, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said.

Figo calls Premier Futsal 'complete failure'

Figo calls Premier Futsal 'complete failure'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Luis Figo has parted ways with Premier Futsal

Barca forward Suarez picks up hamstring injury

Barca forward Suarez picks up hamstring injury

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Luis Suarez picked up a hamstring strain in Tuesday's Champions League match at Bayern Munich.

Euro Final: Italy and England's Journey

Euro Final: Italy and England's Journey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

How England and Italy arrived at the final at Wembley.

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Social media went berserk with jokes about Uruguay's Luis Suarez sinking his teeth into Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup Group D game.

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

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Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from the club on Tuesday ahead of a vote of no confidence that was due to be held next month after some 20,000 fans signed a petition demanding that he step down.

Barca's Suarez handed Cup ban for provocative comments

Barca's Suarez handed Cup ban for provocative comments

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has been given a two-match cup ban for using provocative language after their King's Cup last-16 first-leg clash against Espanyol, the Spanish federation said on Friday. At the end of a bad-tempered derby on Wednesday which Barca won 4-1, insults were exchanged by both sets of players in the tunnel after leaving the pitch.

Spain football helps country tackle COVID-19 crisis

Spain football helps country tackle COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Our psychologists and physiotherapists are also at the disposition of the health service workers'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

King's Cup: Barca book semis spot as Coutinho makes debut

King's Cup: Barca book semis spot as Coutinho makes debut

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Holders Barcelona reached the King's Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Thursday to overcome a first-leg deficit on a night when new signing Philippe Coutinho made his debut.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

PIX: Suarez piles misery on Barcelona; Juve win derby

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from football action around European leagues played on Sunday

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Barcelona fall to shock Malaga defeat.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

Barcelona's new direct play does the trick in second treble

Barcelona's new direct play does the trick in second treble

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Winning goals from Luis Suarez and Neymar on the counter-attack to sink Juventus in the Champions League final encapsulated the new direct play from Barcelona that saw them become the first European side to win the treble for the second time.

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Their stunning football has been a pleasure to watch for both fans and neutrals this season.

PIX: Messi scores as PSG down City; Real lose to Sheriff

PIX: Messi scores as PSG down City; Real lose to Sheriff

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Lionel Messi scored his maiden goal for Paris St Germain in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory against Manchester City.