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Barca's youth eager to make most of opportunities during transfer ban

Barca's youth eager to make most of opportunities during transfer ban

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Barcelona's famed youth academy has taken a back seat to big-name signings in recent years but as a result of the FIFA transfer ban imposed on the club, promising youngsters have been given a chance to shine in Luis Enrique's side.

Neeraj nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Neeraj nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Soccer: Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer

Soccer: Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Raphinha excited to follow in footsteps of Brazilian greats at Barcelona

Meet the first American footballer to sign for Barcelona

Meet the first American footballer to sign for Barcelona

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

New Barcelona signing Sergino Dest said he "followed his heart" by turning down a move to European Champions Bayern Munich in favour of the Catalan side.

PHOTOS: Barca pay tribute to Chapecoense crash survivors in emotional friendly

PHOTOS: Barca pay tribute to Chapecoense crash survivors in emotional friendly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The plane carrying Chapecoense to the Copa Sudamericana final, first leg against Atletico Nacional crashed into mountains outside Medellin, Colombia on November 28 after running out of fuel, killing 71 of the 77 people on board

PIX: Fati makes history as Spain draw against Germany

PIX: Fati makes history as Spain draw against Germany

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Spain scored a stoppage-time equaliser through Jose Luis Gaya to draw 1-1 away to Germany on Thursday in their Nations League opener and first international in almost 10 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi's 400th goal boosts Barca title bid

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi's 400th goal boosts Barca title bid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi hit his 400th career goal for the La Liga leaders.

Barca's midfield magician Xavi to bid adieu to boyhood club

Barca's midfield magician Xavi to bid adieu to boyhood club

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Barcelona midfielder Xavi will announce on Thursday he is leaving the club he joined as an 11-year-old to sign a lucrative three-year deal with Qatari side Al Sadd, his agent told Reuters on Wednesday.

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

British media had reported that Barry had undergone a medical with French Ligue 1 champions PSG before Barcelona stepped in at the last minute and convinced him to join the ranks at La Masia.

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish football federation face fines over politically-motivated whistles and banners during last season's King's Cup final at the Nou Camp, the Spanish government said on Monday.

Neymar's row with Barca intensifies

Neymar's row with Barca intensifies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Neymar's acrimonious split from Barcelona escalated on Thursday as the Paris St Germain forward announced plans to sue the La Liga club, two days after Barca revealed they were suing the Brazilian over breach of contract.

El Clasico: Can Barca stop 'eternal rivals' Real in their tracks?

El Clasico: Can Barca stop 'eternal rivals' Real in their tracks?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Real are unbeaten since February, winning 10 of their last 12 games. In contrast, Barcelona have won just two of their previous five in all competitions and were dumped out of Europe in midweek.

Spanish court drops fraud investigation against Neymar

Spanish court drops fraud investigation against Neymar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Spain's High Court said on Friday it had dropped a fraud and corruption investigation into Brazilian soccer captain and Barcelona player Neymar saying no crime had been committed. Charges were also dropped against his father and agent Neymar Da Silva Santos, former Barcelona president Sandro Rossell and ex-Santos president Odilio Rodrigues, according to a written ruling.

Chelsea complete Sterling signing; Raphinha joins Barca

Chelsea complete Sterling signing; Raphinha joins Barca

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

England forward Raheem Sterling joined Chelsea on a five-year contract from Manchester City, the two English Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday.

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Rangers joined Barca in the last eight despite losing 2-1 at Red Star Belgrade, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.

Fit-again Messi ready to play against Mallorca

Fit-again Messi ready to play against Mallorca

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Messi's fitness was a major concern ahead of the resumption -- the talismanic forward was dealing with a quadriceps injury. But he has suffered no further setbacks since returning to training with the rest of the squad at the start of the week.

Messi prison sentence lifted in exchange for fine

Messi prison sentence lifted in exchange for fine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

A Spanish court said on Friday it has exchanged a 21-month prison sentence handed to Soccer player Lionel Messi for tax fraud last July for a quarter-of-a-million-euro fine.

Messi back in training with Barca after ending departure saga

Messi back in training with Barca after ending departure saga

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Messi had failed to turn up to the club's tests for COVID-19 eight days ago and been absent from all subsequent sessions ahead of the new campaign after giving the club an official notice that he wished to leave.

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to their first soccer gold medal at an Olympic Games, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said. Neymar, who has scored 85 goals in 141 games in his three seasons at Barcelona, was given permission to stay in Brazil until after international games early next month. "I think it's a good decision to grant him (Neymar) that," Pique told El Mundo Deportivo. "He has earned it.

Setback! Messi ruled out of Club World Cup semi-final

Setback! Messi ruled out of Club World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was ruled out of their Club World Cup semi-final on Thursday after suffering from abdominal pain, the European champions said.

King's Cup: Barca stunned as Kevin-Prince Boateng makes debut

King's Cup: Barca stunned as Kevin-Prince Boateng makes debut

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

After an even first 45 minutes, strikes from Pablo Sarabia and Wissam Ben Yedder stunned the Catalans and left them needing a second-leg comeback at the Nou Camp for the second consecutive round in the competition.

The tie is not sealed and Arsenal are a dangerous team: Barca manager

The tie is not sealed and Arsenal are a dangerous team: Barca manager

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Barcelona will not be complacent in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Arsenal despite leading 2-0 from the first game in London.

La Liga: Lenglet red card unfair, says Girona's Pons after Barca draw

La Liga: Lenglet red card unfair, says Girona's Pons after Barca draw

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Frenchman Lenglet's first league start since his 36 million-euro move from Sevilla turned sour when he was shown a straight red card in the 35th minute at the Nou Camp following a coming together with Pons, after referee Jesus Gil Manzano consulted the video assistant referee (VAR).

Luis Enrique defends Barca values after bottle incident

Luis Enrique defends Barca values after bottle incident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique defended his team's integrity on Friday after a week in which his players were criticised by the highest powers in Spanish soccer following last week's dramatic 3-2 win at Valencia.

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I take responsibility for my errors and if they existed, it was only to make Barcelona better and stronger'.

Pique and Shakira enjoy a romantic holiday!

Pique and Shakira enjoy a romantic holiday!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and girlfriend Shakira posted intimate pictures from their vacation in Hawaii.

There is some good news and bad as Barca aim to clinch La Liga crown in final round

There is some good news and bad as Barca aim to clinch La Liga crown in final round

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes his team deserves to win "the best league in Europe" as they aim to clinch La Liga in a potentially thrilling climax to the Spanish season on Saturday.

Ruthless Barca crush Tacon in first women's 'Clasico'

Ruthless Barca crush Tacon in first women's 'Clasico'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Jenni Hermoso scored a late hat-trick as Barcelona hammered CD Tacon 9-1

Pjanic to wear Iniesta's jersey No 8 at Barca

Pjanic to wear Iniesta's jersey No 8 at Barca

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Aged 30, Pjanic's arrival has been criticised in some quarters as Barcelona's first-team is already viewed as ageing.

Barcelona sign centre back Umtiti on five-year deal

Barcelona sign centre back Umtiti on five-year deal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Barcelona have signed centre back Samuel Umtiti from Olympique Lyon for 25 million euros ($27.75 million), the La Liga winners said on Tuesday.

Sports shorts: Barcelona agree to sign Suarez from Liverpool

Sports shorts: Barcelona agree to sign Suarez from Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Barcelona have agreed to buy disgraced Uruguay forward Luis Suarez from English Premier League side Liverpool, the two clubs said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

Messi booked for wasting time; Barca to appeal to higher authorities

Messi booked for wasting time; Barca to appeal to higher authorities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The referee said in his match report he showed the card because Messi "delayed his return to his half of the pitch after the goal was scored with the intention of wasting time".

La Liga: Real fight back to take 'Clasico' spoils against Barca

La Liga: Real fight back to take 'Clasico' spoils against Barca

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Real Madrid trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point when they recovered from conceding an early goal to secure a stirring 3-1 comeback win in the 'Clasico' on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Barca to sign Valencia defender Mathieu

Sports Shorts: Barca to sign Valencia defender Mathieu

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Valencia's French defender Jeremy Mathieu will join Barcelona for a fee of 20 million euros ($26.9 million), the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League quarter-final played between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Friday.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The week gone by has been full of drama and here we bring you all the action from the sporting field in pictures!

'Barcelona is made of champions'

'Barcelona is made of champions'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Despite Barcelona's exit from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage, coach Luis Enrique said their victory over Sevilla in the King's Cup on Sunday had capped a "fantastic" season.

Meet the most humble footballer...

Meet the most humble footballer...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi said he never expected to have such a successful career after receiving his fifth Golden Shoe, on Tuesday, for being the top goalscorer in Europe last season.

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Messi's damning assessment of the team came home to roost when the season re-started after the coronavirus stoppage and Barca surrendered the league title to Real Madrid, prompting the captain to launch a new tirade against the team.