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Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Paris St Germain and Brazil forward Neymar has been ordered to pay his former club Barcelona 6.7 million euros ($7.51 million) after losing a lawsuit over an unpaid bonus, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Friday. Neymar moved from Barca to PSG for a world record fee of 222 million euros in 2017 but took the La Liga side to court over the terms of the last contract he signed with them a year earlier, claiming he was entitled to 43.6 million euros.

Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Coach Roca quits Hyderabad FC to join Barcelona

Coach Roca quits Hyderabad FC to join Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Hyderabad FC and head coach Albert Roca parted ways on Saturday after agreeing to a mutual termination of the two-year contract after latter accepted the offer from Barcelona.

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

'Historic humiliation': Spanish media slam Barcelona

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Spanish media showed no mercy to Barcelona after their epic 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, calling for huge changes at the club after a night that will be difficult to erase from their memory.

World Cup medal and Olympic gold: Hockey captain's big goals

World Cup medal and Olympic gold: Hockey captain's big goals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has two Olympic bronze medals in his cabinet, but rues missing out on World Cup glory.

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Kylian Mbappe added another goal before halftime to spur Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Getafe.

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.

Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Liverpool were drawn on Thursday to face champions Real Madrid when they return to the Champions League, which has been expanded to a 36-team league format.

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Empoli beat Juventus 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday after a resilient performance helped them to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Barcelona were shaken up by Eintracht Frankfurt but took a first step in their bid to reach the Europa League last four as a second-half goal by Ferran Torres salvaged a 1-1 comeback away draw in their quarter-final first leg on Thursday.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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

Meet Germany's new captain: Joshua Kimmich

Meet Germany's new captain: Joshua Kimmich

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Joshua Kimmich named new Germany captain after Gundogan's retirement, the national team's coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Lewandowski's magic saves the day for Barca

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash on Saturday.

Happy-go-lucky Heymal

Happy-go-lucky Heymal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

What's absolutely loveable is the Navra Maza Navsacha 2 actor's knack for choosing the perfect look for any outing.

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Barcelona top the LaLiga standings with 15 points, four ahead of Real Madrid and Villarreal. Girona are seventh on seven points.

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Barcelona suffered in the absence of the injured Lionel Messi as they drew 1-1 at home

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga.

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto'o has been banned from attending the national team's matches for six months after violating FIFA's disciplinary regulations, soccer's governing body said on Monday.

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.

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

PIX: Real Madrid sink Barcelona in 'Clasico'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rivals Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday.

Where Will Sobhita And Chay Honeymoon?

Where Will Sobhita And Chay Honeymoon?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Fans are speculating about their honeymoon destination but which place will Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya zero in on for their romantic getaway? Akkineni are tying the knot and has everyone excited.

Meet Barcelona's new coach

Meet Barcelona's new coach

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Barcelona named former Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde on Monday as the successor to Luis Enrique and he will take charge of the La Liga runners-up on a two-year contract.

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Lewandowski magic lifts Barca to victory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Barca feel familiar February blues as tiredness sets in

Barcelona's Fati out for four months after knee surgery

Barcelona's Fati out for four months after knee surgery

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati will be sidelined for four months after undergoing knee surgery, the La Liga club said on Monday.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Barcelona's slow start: Who is to blame?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique blamed the club's pre-season trips to the United States and Japan for their shaky start to the season.

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Verstappen, who had started alongside Norris on the front row, was leading by lap three and could then build a buffer and take control.

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in comeback win over Heidenheim.

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.

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.

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Having won eight of the past 12 league titles coming into this campaign, where has it gone so wrong for Barcelona?

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.

Messi breaks Pele's record, scores 644th goal for Barcelona

Messi breaks Pele's record, scores 644th goal for Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer for a single soccer club on Tuesday after scoring his 644th goal for Barcelona during their La Liga match against Real Valladolid, surpassing Pele's record goal haul for Brazilian side Santos.

'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.