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Suarez betters Messi with spectacular goal in WC qualifiers

Suarez betters Messi with spectacular goal in WC qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The South American Football Confederation said Suarez's 29 goals came in 62 games, two games more than Messi, and his latest was typically spectacular, a bicycle kick from four meters out with 11 minutes remaining.

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

PICS: PSG's Messi trains with new club mates

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Argentine joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option of extending it by another year after Barcelona made it clear they could not afford to keep him because of LaLiga's financial fair play rules.

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Ronaldo's 130 goals for his country is also way out on its own at the head of most scored in international football

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

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.

Messi exit: Fans devastated; one files legal complaint

Messi exit: Fans devastated; one files legal complaint

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'To see a player that I have always followed, who is an example for me, to see him leave now brings me a lot of pain.'

Will Vivian Win Bigg Boss 18?

Will Vivian Win Bigg Boss 18?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

He's handsome, he's talented, he has a huge fan base and he's been making his presence felt in the BB house from the moment he stepped in.

Why Amala's So Fab!

Why Amala's So Fab!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Level Cross actor does not invest too much energy in her outfit of the day but she pairs each one with a confidence that makes the look a 10/10.

Messi explains 'very painful experience' of leaving Barca

Messi explains 'very painful experience' of leaving Barca

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'But when I arrived in Barcelona, I was told that it was no longer possible, that I could not stay and that I had to find another club, because Barca could not afford to extend my contract. That changed my plans.'

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie, as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary.

Messi's PSG package includes crypto fan tokens

Messi's PSG package includes crypto fan tokens

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote on mostly minor decisions related to their clubs and like bitcoin and other digital currencies, fan tokens can be traded on exchanges

'Barca should have sold Messi'

'Barca should have sold Messi'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

"Both in terms of what you save on the wage bill as well as the money you make, it would've been desirable. But this is something the coaching staff have to consent to and that's not my place.

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Wearing a T-shirt that read "This is Paris," Messi beamed and waved at scores of fans who had come to greet him at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of the French capital after his flight from Barcelona.

SEE: Messi gets birthday surprise from Argentina teammates

SEE: Messi gets birthday surprise from Argentina teammates

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Messi and his Argentina teammates are currently participating the Copa America in Brazil where he is hoping to lead his team to the title, having finished runners-up in the 2016 edition.

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Argentina striker Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of deal.

JLN stadium reduced to a litter-filled mess after Diljit's concert

JLN stadium reduced to a litter-filled mess after Diljit's concert

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The stadium hosted the 'Dil-Luminati' concert on Saturday and Sunday and drew nearly 40,000 fans each night.

'I'll never forget the year my dream came true': Messi pens emotional New Year tribute

'I'll never forget the year my dream came true': Messi pens emotional New Year tribute

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Messi signed off for 2022 by hailing the year when he won the World Cup as one he "will never be able to forget".

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Messi has spoken at length about the dream of winning a title with Argentina and his compatriots know how much an international trophy means to him.

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I tried to behave with humility and respect and I hope that is what remains of me when I leave the club.'

PIX: Messi double powers Argentina to victory

PIX: Messi double powers Argentina to victory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Lionel Messi passed Javier Mascherano as Argentina's most capped international on Monday and scored twice as they beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up a Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador.

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'The kids' happiness with the resemblance between me and Messi is indescribable. When you make someone happy, God rewards you. I wanted to share this happiness with them'.

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning curled long-range shot against France that helped his side reach the final.

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A sense of euphoria was in the air in the country, particularly in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo, where thousands of jubilant fans crowded to watch the match on a giant screen in the park.

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

PSG's big buy has been left out squad for the Ligue 1 match against Brest.

Why Barca are unable to re-sign Messi

Why Barca are unable to re-sign Messi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Barca chief also said that the financial situation that he had inherited from former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu was "far, far worse" than anticipated.

How Indian Weddings Got So Big, Glitzy

How Indian Weddings Got So Big, Glitzy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

What was once a solemn Vedic ritual is today a celebration for the entire extended family. And why not? With families living in distant cities, even continents, weddings are seen as an occasion for cousins and uncles to congregate under one roof for two or three days, observes Ambi Parmeswaran.

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The PSG frontline is already formidable, with Messi's former Barca team mate Neymar and young France striker Kylian Mbappe seen as two of the best players on the planet.

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The club have been trying to rebuild the squad with Junior Firpo, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena being sold to make way for free signings Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia.

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Lionel Messi received a surprise house-share offer from Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

'Argentina's Messi is different from Barca's Messi'

'Argentina's Messi is different from Barca's Messi'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

France's chance against Argentina in the World Cup last 16 might be that Lionel Messi does not benefit from the same support with the national team than at Barcelona, his club team mate Samuel Umtiti said on Thursday.

Rohit's Walk Gets Ric Flair's Nod

Rohit's Walk Gets Ric Flair's Nod

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The two-time WWE Hall of Famer captioned the video, "The Worldwide Sensation! WOOOOO!", leaving no doubt about the inspiration behind Rohit's celebratory walk.

Messi's victory celebrations turn violent in Kerala

Messi's victory celebrations turn violent in Kerala

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Sporadic incidents of violence reported from various parts of Kerala following Argentina win

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to lift soccer's most prestigious trophy yet again.

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Scaloni did not say what the injury was but he showered Messi with praise on a night Argentines took to the streets in huge numbers to celebrate their first international title 11 in 28 years and Messi's first victory with the national side.

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Lionel Messi said he is aware that his 'retirement is approaching'.

Messi 'would love to return to Barca as technical director'

Messi 'would love to return to Barca as technical director'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'If there is a possibility, I would like to contribute again because it's the club that I love and I would love for it to continue doing well, to continue growing and to continue being one of the best in the world.'