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PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri equalled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike as an inspired India blanked Nepal 3-0 for their eighth SAFF Championship title, in Male, on Saturday. India extended their domination in the regional tournament thanks to second half goals from Chhetri (49th minute), Suresh Singh (50th) and Sahal Abdul Samad (90th).

Barcelona 'fully support' Messi after fraud sentence

Barcelona 'fully support' Messi after fraud sentence

Rediff.com25 May 2017

La Liga club Barcelona have expressed their support for Argentine striker Lionel Messi and his father after the Spanish Supreme Court upheld their prison sentences over tax fraud charges, although neither are expected to go to jail.

SEE: Messi in good spirits during Barca training

SEE: Messi in good spirits during Barca training

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was seen smiling as he and his fellow players worked through persistent rain at the club's Joan Gamper training complex under the orders of new coach Ronald Koeman.

Democracy sometimes messy, requires little patience: Biden

Democracy sometimes messy, requires little patience: Biden

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden also urged Americans to stay calm and wait patiently while every vote is being counted. Biden is just shy of reaching the magic figure of 270 and win the race to the White House.

Messi registers his 650th goal for Barca; PSG lose

Messi registers his 650th goal for Barca; PSG lose

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Lionel Messi scored his 650th goal for Barcelona while Antoine Griezmann struck the winner in a 2-1 home success over Athletic Bilbao

Messi gets unfriendly in friendly!

Messi gets unfriendly in friendly!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi was at the centre of a headbutting controversy.

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi, 33, has been the team's spiritual leader throughout that time but the catalogue of failures in Europe has made the previously unthinkable scenario that he could leave Barca, where he has spent most his life, seem ever more plausible.

Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud.

Messi to be part of world-renowned entertainment troupe

Messi to be part of world-renowned entertainment troupe

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Cirque du Soleil to make show on Lionel Messi

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.

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review: Disappointing!

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review: Disappointing!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary compromises on its hard realism to go after an easily digestible, mass, entertainer that ultimately undoes everything that the film had set out to say, sighs Mayur Sanap.

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.

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.

Messi outshines Ronaldo

Messi outshines Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Lionel Messi won his personal duel with his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo lighting up Argentina's 2-1 win over Portugal by making one goal and scoring the winner in a lively friendly international in Geneva on Wednesday.

PIX: Messi inspires 10-man Barcelona to big win at Celta

PIX: Messi inspires 10-man Barcelona to big win at Celta

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Impressive performances from Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati helped Barcelona overcome an early red card to defender Clement Lenglet and win 3-0 at Celta Vigo on Thursday to make it two wins out of two in the new La Liga season.

Messi wanted Neymar to return to Barca

Messi wanted Neymar to return to Barca

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Lionel Messi says he wanted Neymar to return to Barcelona this year as the Brazilian would have helped the club take a leap forward

How will history remember Argentina's Messi

How will history remember Argentina's Messi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi does not need a Copa America win to feel like the king of the world. He captured that crown a long ago, says Dhruv Munjal.

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.

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga.

'Messi not leaving, he wants to end his career at Barca'

'Messi not leaving, he wants to end his career at Barca'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu's remarks come amid severe speculation around Messi's future at the club.

Messi's last chance to win World Cup

Messi's last chance to win World Cup

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The 'wounds' of 2014 will probably never heal, concedes Lionel Messi but the Argentine superstar is hopeful that 2018 will bring with it the World Cup that football 'owes' him.

Magnificent Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake

Magnificent Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 19-year-old ravaged Argentina from start to finish in France's thrilling 4-3 win in Kazan

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.

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Lionel Messi returned from international suspension to score the winner in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

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.

When Messi was left bloodied at Old Trafford

When Messi was left bloodied at Old Trafford

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The only goal of the game came from a clever cross by Lionel Messi although Barca's captain was kept unusually quiet for the remainder, after being left with a bloodied face from a clash with United's Chris Smalling.

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Lionel Messi was sent off before half-time and then angrily hit out at "corrupt" tournament organisers after Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win a bad-tempered third-place playoff at the Copa America on Saturday.

A memorable 100 for Messi!

A memorable 100 for Messi!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Lionel Messi won his 100th Argentina cap when he started the Copa America Group B match against Jamaica on Saturday.

PIX: Messi limps off in Barca's win over Villarreal

PIX: Messi limps off in Barca's win over Villarreal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The victory takes Barcelona up to fourth with 10 points after six games, one point behind surprise leaders Granada, Athletic Bilbao, who visit Leganes on Wednesday, and Real Madrid ahead of their game at home to Osasuna the same night.

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

This is a film that should appear on every year-end 'Best of' list, recommends Mayur Sanap.

Barca coach on why Messi is 'best player in the world'

Barca coach on why Messi is 'best player in the world'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

La Liga returned to action after a long hiatus and during Barcelona's first game after the resumption, Messi struck a brilliant goal, helping his side clinch a 4-0 win against Mallorca.

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Murtaza Ahmadi, now aged 7, grabbed world headlines two years ago when his brother made him a shirt out of a blue and white plastic bag, with Messi's name and number 10 playing number.

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.

The Real Messi-ah...

The Real Messi-ah...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The board outside St Michael's Church at Mahim in north central Mumbai often has messages that bring a smile to the faces of drivers and passengers hurrying in thick traffic outside the church which draws worshippers from all faiths to its novena every Wednesday.

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as the Catalans thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga on Tuesday.

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