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Champions League: Barca's 'MSN' network working seamlessly

Champions League: Barca's 'MSN' network working seamlessly

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Tuesday's match was the latest masterclass from the South American trio, known in Spain as 'MSN', whose goals have put Barca on the brink of repeating 2009's treble of Champions League and Spanish league and Cup triumphs, the only time a La Liga club have achieved the feat.

PSG win legal battle against UEFA in transfer fee probe

PSG win legal battle against UEFA in transfer fee probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday it had upheld PSG's appeal against UEFA on the grounds that the body took too long to review its own decision to clear the French champions of breaking Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra-time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone's side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition.

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'When I signed, I only knew that East Bengal are a big club with great history. I have no idea about ISL or any other tournament. I came here because East Bengal are a big club'.

'With all due respect, I hope Rodriguez's moment will end now'

'With all due respect, I hope Rodriguez's moment will end now'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Brazil striker Neymar says he is emotionally ready and physically fit for Friday's World Cup quarter-final with Colombia in Fortaleza.

Football: 'Player value will fall by 18% post-COVID'

Football: 'Player value will fall by 18% post-COVID'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The suspension of soccer leagues across Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic will see overall player value drop by 6.6 billion euros ($7.5 billion), or about 18%, in the transfer market, KPMG's global head of sports Andrea Sartori said. The majority of leagues have resumed or are in the process of restarting their seasons behind closed doors before the transfer window reopens, with clubs still reeling from the financial impact of the months-long shutdown.

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PHOTOS: Brazil thrash hapless Argentina 3-0

PHOTOS: Brazil thrash hapless Argentina 3-0

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

First half goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar were followed by a third from Paulinho after 58 minutes to sink the Argentines and extend their winless run to four games.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

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

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers.

Price tag keeps Messi out of Liverpool's reach

Price tag keeps Messi out of Liverpool's reach

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'For the Premier League, it would be great having the best player in the world in the league. I'm not sure the Premier League needs a boost but it would be.'

Barcelona income to break the billion euro barrier

Barcelona income to break the billion euro barrier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

A statement from the club on Thursday said they had made record turnover of 990 million euros last season and projected an increase to 1.047 billion euros for the 2019/20 campaign.

Look who is gaining maximum advantage from Messi's absence...

Look who is gaining maximum advantage from Messi's absence...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Barcelona strike duo Neymar and Luis Suarez have developed in the absence of Lionel Messi.

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with an estimated earnings of 1.8 million pounds.

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Soccer PIX: Villa hold Leicester in League Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Here are Images from League Cup matches played in England and Italy on Wednesday.

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.

Kohli only cricketer in Forbes' top 100 highest-paid athletes

Kohli only cricketer in Forbes' top 100 highest-paid athletes

Rediff.com30 May 2020

With earnings of $ 25 million, Virat Kohli was ranked 100th in 2019 and 83rd in 2018 with $ 24 million.

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

PIX: Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

Rediff.com29 May 2022

A 'winning culture' may be one of the most over used terms in modern football but Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti proved on Saturday, at Liverpool's expense, that there truly is meaning and value in the concept.

No Messi, no Neymar in WC qualifiers: Giants Brazil, Argentina lose

No Messi, no Neymar in WC qualifiers: Giants Brazil, Argentina lose

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Argentina and Brazil both lost their opening World Cup qualifiers on Thursday as the South American campaign for Russia 2018 started in unexpected fashion.

Football Briefs: Impressive Inter down Chelsea to win International Champions Cup

Football Briefs: Impressive Inter down Chelsea to win International Champions Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

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

Furious fans turn on Brazil after second humiliating draw

Furious fans turn on Brazil after second humiliating draw

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Brazilian fans turned on the men's soccer team after a 0-0 draw with Iraq on Sunday that left them in serious danger of exiting at the first stage of the Olympics.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

Barcelona dominate UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year

Barcelona dominate UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Players from European champions Barcelona made up nearly half of UEFA's Team of the Year which was revealed on Friday, while Cristiano Ronaldo made the lineup for a record 10th time. Eight players from La Liga were included in the final XI, voted for by 7.2 million UEFA.com users from a 40-strong shortlist. Lionel Messi, Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Neymar were the Barcelona players included, while Real Madrid provided Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez.

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market in recent years, completing three of the top six most expensive transfers ever.

A true FINAL of champions awaits in Lisbon

A true FINAL of champions awaits in Lisbon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

For the first time since 1998, the Champions League final will feature two teams who entered the competition as domestic champions, a throwback to the day's of the old European Cup when only a country's title winners were allowed to enter.

WC Preview: Brazil disappointing, but pressure on Serbia in decisive game

WC Preview: Brazil disappointing, but pressure on Serbia in decisive game

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Brazil may have been one of the big disappointments so far at the Russia World Cup, but the pressure is on their opponents Serbia in their final Group E match in Moscow on Wednesday.

Brazil fans greet team after World Cup knockout

Brazil fans greet team after World Cup knockout

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Members of Brazil's national team, which was knocked out of the 2018 World Cup, were applauded by fans greeting their arrival at Rio de Janeiro's international airport on Sunday.

World Cup: Why Pele is worried about Brazil

World Cup: Why Pele is worried about Brazil

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Brazil may be five-time winners of the World Cup and joint favourites to make it six in Russia this year but the South Americans do not yet have the right blend for success, three-time World Cup winner Pele said.

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.

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.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Uruguay hoping swollen calf will not keep Cavani out of France game

Uruguay hoping swollen calf will not keep Cavani out of France game

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani has always played second fiddle to his more illustrious attacking colleagues at country or club level but the long-haired marksman emerged out of those shadows with his twin strike in the World Cup round of 16 last week.

Juventus coach not thinking of Barca's 'MSN' threat just yet

Juventus coach not thinking of Barca's 'MSN' threat just yet

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Stopping prolific Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in the Champions League final will be a formidable task, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said after his side clinched their place in next month's showpiece in Berlin.

Messi told me thanks, I said thanks to him: Di Maria on Copa win

Messi told me thanks, I said thanks to him: Di Maria on Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Argentina finished their 2021 Copa America campaign unbeaten. Lionel Scaloni's side finished top of their group with three wins and a draw against Chile. In the quarter-final, they beat Ecuador 3-0 to progress to the final four.

PHOTOS: Coutinho scorcher not enough as Brazil held 1-1 by Swiss

PHOTOS: Coutinho scorcher not enough as Brazil held 1-1 by Swiss

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Philippe Coutinho scored a spectacular first-half goal for Brazil in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday, only for Steven Zuber to cancel it out after the break.

Transfer talk: Why Barcelona failed to sign Liverpool's Coutinho

Transfer talk: Why Barcelona failed to sign Liverpool's Coutinho

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Barcelona abandoned their hopes of signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool after the Merseyside club demanded 200 million euros ($237.14 million) for the Brazil attacking midfielder, the Liga side's director Albert Soler said.

La Liga: Barcelona squander two goal lead at Villarreal

La Liga: Barcelona squander two goal lead at Villarreal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Barcelona squandered the chance to go 11 points clear in La Liga on Sunday after blowing a two-goal lead in the space of six minutes in a 2-2 draw at Villarreal overshadowed by a controversial penalty.

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.