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Barcelona feeling no pressure of the treble: Alba

Barcelona feeling no pressure of the treble: Alba

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Barca are unbeaten and nine points clear at the top of La Liga this season.

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Barcelona sack coach Valverde, appoint Setien

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The 55-year-old Ernesto Valverde, who led Barcelona to successive La Liga titles in 2018 and 2019, came under fire this season for the team's dip in performance levels even though they top the league standings at the halfway point of the campaign.

Fabregas returns to Barcelona training following recovery

Fabregas returns to Barcelona training following recovery

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Cesc Fabregas has returned to training as the Barcelona midfielder continues his recovery from a knee injury, the La Liga leaders said on Monday.

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'We do have to examine new mechanisms like luxury taxes and in particular sporting criteria like squad limitations and fair transfer rules, to avoid player hoarding and excessive concentration of talent within a few teams' The last few years have seen the increasing dominance of a few elite clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Barca launch fight back to down Sevilla; equal La Liga win record

Barca launch fight back to down Sevilla; equal La Liga win record

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Defender Gerard Pique grabbed a rare winner and Lionel Messi scored yet another beauty as Barcelona came from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday and reclaim an eight-point lead at the top of La Liga.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

La Liga: Suarez 'tricks' as Barca thrash Celta 6-1

La Liga: Suarez 'tricks' as Barca thrash Celta 6-1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Luis Suarez completed a hat-trick thanks to a cheeky Lionel Messi assist from the penalty spot as Barcelona crushed Celta Vigo 6-1 to restore their three-point cushion over Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

King's Cup PHOTOS: Magnificent Messi leads Barca to victory

King's Cup PHOTOS: Magnificent Messi leads Barca to victory

Rediff.com31 May 2015

A magical Lionel Messi goal, the first of a personal double, led treble-chasing Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the King's Cup final on Saturday.

La Liga can be summed up in two words- 'Messi's League'

La Liga can be summed up in two words- 'Messi's League'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Spain's biggest selling sports daily Marca summed it up in Monday's headline after Barcelona wrapped up a fifth La Liga title in seven years and their 23rd overall on Sunday: 'Messi's League'.

Meet the world's second most expensive footballer

Meet the world's second most expensive footballer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho is on the verge of signing for La Liga leaders Barcelona in a club-record deal, according to Spanish media reports.

El Clasico PHOTOS: Ramos strikes late equaliser as Real Madrid hold Barca

El Clasico PHOTOS: Ramos strikes late equaliser as Real Madrid hold Barca

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos scored in the 90th minute to hold FC Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Barca claim epic win despite conceding three penalties

Soccer PIX: Barca claim epic win despite conceding three penalties

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Marseille cement second place with Montpellier win

Kanoute's El Clasico prediction: Real 2, Barca 1

Kanoute's El Clasico prediction: Real 2, Barca 1

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

On the eve of the big game, the Malian footballer tell Rediff.com's Norma Godinho why Real Madrid are favourites and what is plaguing Barcelona this season.

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Treble-chasing Barcelona are exactly where they want to be as they prepare for two matches this week that could make or break coach Luis Enrique's first season in charge.

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Messi has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou at the end of the season after he caused a stir by criticising the club's sporting director Eric Abidal

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will leave the club at the end of the season following a persistent battle with a knee injury.

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship is being held across Europe for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in total.

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.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.

Here are Forbes' Top-10 most valuable football teams

Here are Forbes' Top-10 most valuable football teams

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

United topple Real Madrid off its perch in Forbes' list, Barca are at No 2 spot

Messi strikes twice in empty Nou Camp

Messi strikes twice in empty Nou Camp

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-0 win over Las Palmas in a match played without fans following clashes between police and voters in Catalonia over a disputed independence referendum.

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Marvellous Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Two goals from Arda Turan and one from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 3-0 win over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on Wednesday to seal a 5-0 aggregate victory.

Football Briefs: Coutinho scores first Barca goal to put club in Copa final

Football Briefs: Coutinho scores first Barca goal to put club in Copa final

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

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

Secret behind Acer's success

Secret behind Acer's success

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Acer is ranked fourth in India and third in the world in terms of PC shipments. It plans to position itself in the top three in India. Acer sponsors the FC Barcelona team.

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

FC Tokyo have taken advantage of Barcelona's punishment for breaching rules on the transfer of young players by swooping to bring home a 13-year-old player dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'.

Barca criticised as women's team fly economy, men's in business class

Barca criticised as women's team fly economy, men's in business class

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Barcelona have promised that their women's team will travel first class for the remainder of their tour of the United States after sending them economy on their outward journey, while the men's team enjoyed business class on the same flight.

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Britain's No 1 tennis player Andy Murray watched Neymar score twice.

Fit-again Messi trains ahead of Champions League game

Fit-again Messi trains ahead of Champions League game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Included in Barcelona squad to face Dortmund

Did Neymar deserve the kick?

Did Neymar deserve the kick?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Barcelona have filed a formal complaint against two former Real Madrid players turned pundits after they suggested Barca forward Neymar deserved the kick he received from Real midfielder Isco in this month's La Liga 'El Clasico'.

Juve upbeat despite record sixth European Cup final loss

Juve upbeat despite record sixth European Cup final loss

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Juventus may have become the only club to lose six European Cup finals but they took heart from pushing Barcelona to the limit in Saturday's riveting final and restoring the honour of Italian football, coach Massimiliano Allegri said.

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Suarez 'won't celebrate in the same way' if he scores against Liverpool

Suarez 'won't celebrate in the same way' if he scores against Liverpool

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The 32-year-old, who joined Barcelona in 2014, said before the second leg at Anfield that he only had fond memories of his time in England.

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barcelona thrash nine-man Espanyol

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barcelona thrash nine-man Espanyol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi struck a spectacular free kick, scored another goal and set up two more in a 4-1 victory for Barcelona over nine-man city rivals Espanyol in the first leg of their King's Cup last-16 clash on Wednesday.

I'm not here for people to pay homage but to take Bayern to the final: Guardiola

I'm not here for people to pay homage but to take Bayern to the final: Guardiola

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola says there is no way of stopping Barcelona's Lionel Messi in his present form ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash on Wednesday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

In a video, released on Thursday, Neymar thanked his famous former Argentine teammate and the Catalonian club for the wonder years.

Suarez 'privileged' to overtake Brazil and Barca legend Ronaldo

Suarez 'privileged' to overtake Brazil and Barca legend Ronaldo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said he felt "privileged" after scoring four goals against Deportivo La Coruna to move ahead of Brazilian Ronaldo's tally of 48 goals in a season for the club.

Ronaldinho wins cybersquatting case

Ronaldinho wins cybersquatting case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho of FC Barcelona won a cybersquatting case against a U.S. web site operator in a ruling by an international arbitrator on Thursday.

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

La Liga: Barca lose at home; Real on top

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Barcelona followed up last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid with another reverse on Saturday, squandering a host of chances to lose 1-0 at home to Celta Vigo and handing the lead in La Liga to their arch rivals.

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Champions League: Neymar, Messi guide Barca to win over Ajax

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Champions League Group F match between Barcelona and Ajax was a cracker of a contest.