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La Liga: Messi on target as Barca hammer Deportivo

La Liga: Messi on target as Barca hammer Deportivo

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi scored within three minutes of returning to action for the first time in more than three weeks to help fire La Liga champions Barcelona to a resounding 4-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

Swiss banking on 'Alpine Messi' to upset Argentina

Swiss banking on 'Alpine Messi' to upset Argentina

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Switzerland's 'Alpine Messi' Xherdan Shaqiri, hot from a hat-trick against Honduras in his last game, meets the real Messi on Tuesday as the Europeans seek a major World Cup upset when they face Argentina in the last 16.

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Rediff.com24 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Will an Argentina-Portugal final decide the GOAT?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Ronaldo being benched in Portugal's 6-1 demolition of Switzerland has caused some of his die-hard fans to reconsider the current state of affairs.

'Messi will arrive as always with enthusiasm to play'

'Messi will arrive as always with enthusiasm to play'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique expects Lionel Messi to bounce back from a difficult summer with his usual enthusiasm -- and does not rule out a return to international football.

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 29-year-old's composure on the ball, ability to pick a pass and tough tackling paid dividends at both ends of the pitch in the must-win game against Nigeria.

Messi, Ibrahimovic dominate European football weekend

Messi, Ibrahimovic dominate European football weekend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez secured victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid in La Liga's top of the table clash, while Juventus won a 12th straight Serie A game to stay hot on the heels of leaders Napoli.

PHOTOS: Messi double lifts Barcelona, Man City advance

PHOTOS: Messi double lifts Barcelona, Man City advance

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The dazzling Lionel Messi returned from illness to score yet another double to help Barcelona ease into the knockout stages of the Champions League for a 13th successive year with their 2-0 win at Celtic on Wednesday.

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Messi, whose deal expires in 2021, had called his side "weak" and "inconsistent" after they lost the league title to Real Madrid.

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Barca, who had a rather disappointing season, managed to restore some pride with victory over last season's second division champions in what was the final match to be played at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Best Player in Europe: Messi beats Ronaldo again!

Best Player in Europe: Messi beats Ronaldo again!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi beat Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo to take home the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award on Thursday.

Messi completes Barca comeback against Sevilla

Messi completes Barca comeback against Sevilla

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Lionel Messi helped Barcelona shake off the hangover from their midweek defeat by AC Milan as the leaders rallied to a 2-1 win at home to fellow King's Cup semi-finalists Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday.

Knew nothing about tax fraud, never interested in that: Messi

Knew nothing about tax fraud, never interested in that: Messi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Soccer's five-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi said on Thursday he knew nothing about an alleged tax evasion scheme when he signed contracts related to image rights.

PHOTOS: Four-star Messi makes it a night to remember as Barca rout Eibar

PHOTOS: Four-star Messi makes it a night to remember as Barca rout Eibar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The clinical Argentine Messi now has 11 goals in his last five games in all competitions and with record signing Ousmane Dembele injured and Luis Suarez rested, he put on a sensational show at Camp Nou to extend Barcelona's La Liga lead.

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Messi tax fraud case should be dropped, say lawyers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A tax fraud case involving Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge should be dropped because of errors in the investigation and court proceedings, their lawyers said.

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg matches played on Tuesday

Messi voted best footballer on Earth

Messi voted best footballer on Earth

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Argentinean ace striker Lionel Messi has emerged the favourite among the England fans who want to see the Barcelona superstar in action, despite their team trying to end their 44 years World Cup drought.

Quicksilver Messi worth weight in gold

Quicksilver Messi worth weight in gold

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Lionel Messi answered the key question for Argentina with a display full of artistry and guile in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nigeria, showing even without scoring himself he can carry the team at this World Cup.

La Liga: Messi treble seals Barca title, Atletico win, Depor down

La Liga: Messi treble seals Barca title, Atletico win, Depor down

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona clinched a 25th La Liga title on Sunday after winning 4-2 at Deportivo La Coruna despite throwing away a two-goal lead in a thrilling game which also confirmed Depor's relegation.

Messi wanted Maradona to stay

Messi wanted Maradona to stay

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Lionel Messi wanted Maradona to stay on as Argentina coach and is looking forward to playing in the same club side as Spain's Cesc Fabregas one day, the Barcelona forward said on Thursday.

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After the match between Argentina and Iceland, an Argentine journalist hands over to Messi a red ribbon at a post-match press briefing.

Court denies appeal; Messi to face trial over alleged tax fraud

Court denies appeal; Messi to face trial over alleged tax fraud

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Lionel Messi will face trial for tax evasion after a Spanish high court rejected his latest appeal.

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Indian urbanisation 'messy', reforms needed: World Bank

Indian urbanisation 'messy', reforms needed: World Bank

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

World Bank report on Thursday called for initiatives at the policy and institutional level to tap the economic potential it offers.

Messi reveals Maradona was his inspiration for playing football

Messi reveals Maradona was his inspiration for playing football

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The duo has constantly been compared in terms of their playing style, in addition to having represented Spanish giant club Barcelona and captained Argentina.

Messi inspires Argentina to victory

Messi inspires Argentina to victory

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Lionel Messi, who turns 23 on Thursday, captained his country for the first time on Tuesday and gave another virtuoso performance as Argentina beat Greece 2-0 to reach the second round of the World Cup.

Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina

Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Lionel Messi began the second phase of recovery from the injury that has sidelined the Barcelona forward until next month with a physiotherapy session at Argentina's training complex on Monday.

Barcelona's prized possession: Neymar and Messi's girlfriends

Barcelona's prized possession: Neymar and Messi's girlfriends

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Bracelona's main attractions are Lionel Messi and Neymar. But their gorgeous girlfriends Antonella Roccuzzo and Bruna Marquezine give men ample of reasons to watch Barcelona matches closely!

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

Magical Messi shows his masterclass

Magical Messi shows his masterclass

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Lionel Messi provided yet more sublime evidence on Sunday that he is the best player in the world with a devastating hat-trick for Barcelona that will have Champions League and World Cup rivals on full alert.

Messi takes the plaudits

Messi takes the plaudits

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Although Ronaldinho scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Udinese, it was the club's Argentine youngster who attracted the biggest cheer of the night.

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