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Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Emma Hayes, who led Chelsea to the 2021 Champions League final, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by England manager Sarina Wiegman and Canada coach Beverly Priestman.

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Argentina's two iconic players may be contrasting characters but they shared many traits

PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19

PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

PSG said in a statement that the four players were currently in isolation and subject to the appropriate health protocols.

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 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.

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Between trying to compose himself, wiping away tears and facing a long standing ovation, it took Lionel Messi more than a minute to start his farewell news conference on Sunday at FC Barcelona, where the Argentine has spent all of his playing career.

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has set targets for his three kids whom he has identified for takeover of telecom, retail and new energy business. Speaking at his father Dhirubhai's anniversary, celebrated as Reliance Family Day, he said the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate Reliance industries Ltd has embarked on a journey of comprehensive self-transformation. "The end of 2022 is when Reliance will have crossed the half-way mark of its Golden Decade.

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Messi was Argentina's key man in their 1-0 win.

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon.

Messi worried about contracting COVID at Copa America

Messi worried about contracting COVID at Copa America

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Argentina was due to host this year's Copa America but withdrew at the last minute due to a surge of COVID-19 cases. The tournament was moved to Brazil, even though the death toll there is higher than anywhere outside the United States.

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Yet even without a transfer fee, Messi's colossal salary, reported to be the highest in world football, means very few clubs would be able to afford him.

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo would like Barcelona's Lionel Messi to leave Spain and rekindle their rivalry by joining him in the Italian top flight.

Messi misses training again with thigh injury

Messi misses training again with thigh injury

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi sat out Friday's training session as he has a small thigh strain, the Spanish champions said. Barca returned to full training on Monday for the first time in three months ahead of the Spanish season re-starting on June 11 after being halted since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Argentine's representatives and Barcelona did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Messi, who failed to turn up for pre-season training on Monday, had previously labelled his side 'weak' and 'inconsistent' after surrendering the league title to rivals Real Madrid.

Football Focus: 'Messi needs Barca and Barca needs Messi'

Football Focus: 'Messi needs Barca and Barca needs Messi'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

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

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.' 'I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to somebody else.'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

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

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Argentina captain Lionel Messi paid rich tributes to football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

'Genius' Messi is just 'unstoppable'

'Genius' Messi is just 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Messi opened the scoring at the Nou Camp with an audacious chipped penalty then restored control in the tie after Lyon had pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, hitting a decisive third goal after a trademark dazzling run to shake off four defenders.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties, enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties, enter semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves for the reigning champions in the shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Witches and westerns, goosebumps and goldfish, it's all there on OTT this week.

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'I would never go to court against Barca because it is the club that I love, which gave me everything since I arrived. It is the club of my life, I have made my life here.'

Another first for GOAT Messi

Another first for GOAT Messi

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Scores goal number 400 for Barca in La Liga

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Messi has no current contractual link with the Catalans after his deal expired on June 30

Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona dealt a huge blow...

Messi's hopes of leaving Barcelona dealt a huge blow...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

La Liga on Sunday released a statement saying Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, days after his shock announcement that he wants to leave the club and hours after he failed to attend a pre-season medical.

'I admire you very much': Pele congratulates Messi

'I admire you very much': Pele congratulates Messi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Brazil soccer great Pele paid tribute to Lionel Messi for equalling his goal-scoring record for a single club after the Argentine forward netted his 643rd goal for Barcelona in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Valencia.

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Barcelona must considerably reduce their wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules.

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The batting great was named the 12th 'Most Admired Man' in the world, as per a survey conducted by YouGov.

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Ballon d'Or organiser Pascal Ferre, saying the editor-in-chief of France Football "lied" about his rivalry with Lionel Messi.

Did Messi and his Barca teammates breach COVID protocols?

Did Messi and his Barca teammates breach COVID protocols?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Argentine striker had hosted a team meeting on Monday to kick start preparations for the clash against Atletico Madrid.

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

It will be difficult for Lionel Messi to remain at Barcelona after he made public his desire to leave the Spanish club, his father and agent Jorge Messi said on Wednesday as he arrived in the city to negotiate his son's future.