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City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

City legend, Barca striker Aguero forced to retire due to heart condition

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Argentine joined Barca on a free transfer during the close season, but made only five appearances in all competitions due to a calf injury and his cardiac issues, scoring once in a 2-1 home defeat by Real Madrid.

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist.

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The plane was heading to Tenerife, Spain but was grounded at Zaventem at 9:10am on Friday due to a technical issue.

Pique-Shakira announce separation

Pique-Shakira announce separation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Colombian pop star, Shakira 45, has been dating the 35-year-old Pique since 2011 after meeting in 2010

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Argentina striker Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of deal.

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a 10 million euro ($9.8 million) fine for Neymar.

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Pele scored 643 goals in 19 seasons for Brazilian side Santos.

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe.

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.

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.

Shakira-Pique, Beckham get into Halloween spirit

Shakira-Pique, Beckham get into Halloween spirit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Look who's all dressed up for Halloween!

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

Spanish footballer gets 4 years in jail for sexual abuse

Spanish footballer gets 4 years in jail for sexual abuse

Rediff.com4 May 2022

A Spanish court has handed soccer player Santi Mina a four-year prison sentence for sexually abusing a woman in the southern town of Mojacar in 2017

Check out Forbes' Top 10 highest-paid footballers

Check out Forbes' Top 10 highest-paid footballers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Here are the top-10 highest paid soccer players according to Forbes.

El Clasico, PIX: Real Madrid down Barca to go top

El Clasico, PIX: Real Madrid down Barca to go top

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the El Clasico match played at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Sunday.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Following his debut, Messi made just eight more appearances for the first team that season.

2020-21 La Liga season to start on September 12

2020-21 La Liga season to start on September 12

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Tebas has led the campaign to get the season back on track since it was postponed on March 12, warning that clubs could lose up to one billion euros ($1.11 billion) collectively if the remaining 11 rounds of matches could not be completed.

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Juventus climb to top of Serie A with win over Lecce

PHOTOS: Barca players let their hair down after 23rd La Liga title win

PHOTOS: Barca players let their hair down after 23rd La Liga title win

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Spain's footballing giants, FC Barcelona won their 23rd La Liga crown after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Sunday. And after winning, what was their fifth title in seven years, the Barca players let their hair down and celebrated in style at the Vincent Calderon stadium. Rediff.com invites you a peek into their wild celebrations. Have a look...

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

PIX: Messi, Suarez soak in some Ibiza sun

PIX: Messi, Suarez soak in some Ibiza sun

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Much-needed rest for the Barca stars before FC Barcelona's UEFA's Champions League campaign.

'Mes que una mocio': Push to oust Barca prez in overdrive

'Mes que una mocio': Push to oust Barca prez in overdrive

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The motion of censure was filed by presidential candidate Jordi Farre on August 26, the day after captain and all-time high scorer Messi sent the club an official notice saying that he wished to leave.

Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19

Barcelona player tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Barca said the player was isolating in his home and was asymptomatic.

Transfers: Chelsea agree deal with Barca to sign Aubameyang

Transfers: Chelsea agree deal with Barca to sign Aubameyang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If Aubameyang's transfer to Chelsea goes through, he would return to the English top flight after seven months, having played for Chelsea's London rivals Arsenal for four years.

Lewandowski ready for new challenge at Barcelona

Lewandowski ready for new challenge at Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski is relishing a new challenge after joining the Catalan club and the 33-year-old said he was ready to play in their upcoming pre-season game against rivals Real Madrid in the United States.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

La Liga: Barca drop points against struggling Espanyol

La Liga: Barca drop points against struggling Espanyol

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Barcelona started strongly, with Gavi stinging the palms of Espanyol goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez in the sixth minute, shortly before Alonso glanced a header into the net, following a corner.

How Ronaldo celebrated Juve's Serie A title win

How Ronaldo celebrated Juve's Serie A title win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The UEFA Champions League resumes this week and this family time will be an ideal break to get back to business.

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.

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'We tried to keep him, but there is nothing we can do'

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The win moved Barcelona up to fourth place on 38 points from 22 games

Bara players tests negative for coronavirus

Bara players tests negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The players of the first staff of football of the FC Barcelona made the medical examinations on Wednesday and according to the information, all have been given negative and are 'clean' of the illness.

Former legend Koeman set to return as Dutch Coach

Former legend Koeman set to return as Dutch Coach

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Koeman helped the Netherlands reach the Euro 2020 finals after they had missed the previous tournament