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King's Cup: Malcom rescues draw for Barcelona in Clasico

King's Cup: Malcom rescues draw for Barcelona in Clasico

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Brazilian Malcom, who started in place of Lionel Messi, curled home in the 58th minute to pull Barcelona level after Lucas Vazquez had fired Real Madrid ahead early on.

Euro 2016: Bellerin in Spain's squad

Euro 2016: Bellerin in Spain's squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin will be in Spain's Euro 2016 squad, the country's football federation said on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Bellerin and the other 18 players named to face South Korea in a friendly in Wals-Siezenheim, Austria on Wednesday, have been guaranteed spots in the European Championship squad. Bellerin was included after Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal sustained a leg muscle injury in Saturday's Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid. The Real Madrid and Atletico players in the squad will be named later on Tuesday when Spain coach Vicente del Bosque announces his final list.

Soccer PICS: Jota puts Liverpool in League Cup final; Barca out

Soccer PICS: Jota puts Liverpool in League Cup final; Barca out

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Hazard extra-time goal sends 10-man Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey final.

Former Barca manager Luis Enrique named Spain's national team coach

Former Barca manager Luis Enrique named Spain's national team coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A former midfielder for Sporting Gijon, Real Madrid and Barcelona, Luis Enrique won two Liga titles, one Champions League and three King's Cups as Barca coach between 2014 and 2017.

La Liga: Messi nets brace, Suarez finally scores in Barca rout

La Liga: Messi nets brace, Suarez finally scores in Barca rout

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Lionel Messi scored twice and Luis Suarez struck his first La Liga goal as Barcelona crushed struggling Cordoba 5-0 on Saturday.

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor in Saturday's doubles to keep alive the tie but Marin Cilic quickly doused Indian hopes with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal.

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The pain of missing out on a first domestic league crown for 29 years will be eased by the knowledge that European glory could be on the horizon for Liverpool

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

Barca's Suarez handed Cup ban for provocative comments

Barca's Suarez handed Cup ban for provocative comments

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has been given a two-match cup ban for using provocative language after their King's Cup last-16 first-leg clash against Espanyol, the Spanish federation said on Friday. At the end of a bad-tempered derby on Wednesday which Barca won 4-1, insults were exchanged by both sets of players in the tunnel after leaving the pitch.

Is Barca's Suarez suffering from goalscoring curse?

Is Barca's Suarez suffering from goalscoring curse?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Barca's Suarez in firing line after European away goals drought

Super Cup PIX: Atletico stun Barca to reach final

Super Cup PIX: Atletico stun Barca to reach final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Atletico meet city rivals Real Madrid in the final at Jeddah.

Venus pulls out of Brisbane International

Venus pulls out of Brisbane International

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Venus Williams has pulled out of the upcoming Brisbane International after suffering a 'setback' in training

Enrique seeks 100th victory as Barca coach at Bilbao

Enrique seeks 100th victory as Barca coach at Bilbao

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Barcelona will attempt to give Luis Enrique his 100th victory in his 125th game in charge of the team when they play at Athletic Bilbao in la Liga on Sunday. A former Barca player, the 46-year-old led them to a La Liga, King's Cup and Champions League treble in his first year in charge and the domestic double last season. The Catalans started the campaign with a 5-0 aggregate triumph over Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup and a 6-2 victory over Real Betis in La Liga.

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

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Barca, Real share spoils in rare goalless 'Clasico'

Barca, Real share spoils in rare goalless 'Clasico'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Both sides had shots cleared off the line but Real were left feeling more disappointed after winning the tactical battle but failing to take their chances.

Barcelona first club to reach 50 million facebook fans

Barcelona first club to reach 50 million facebook fans

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Barcelona have become the first sports club to reach 50 million followers on social networking website Facebook, the Spanish soccer champions said on Thursday.

New Spain coach Enrique promises evolution - and surprises

New Spain coach Enrique promises evolution - and surprises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Spain's new coach Luis Enrique said on Thursday that his tenure in charge of the 2010 world champions would be all about 'evolution, not revolution' but the former Barcelona manager also promised plenty of surprises in his first squad.

PHOTOS: Xavi gets emotional farewell tribute from the FC Barcelona

PHOTOS: Xavi gets emotional farewell tribute from the FC Barcelona

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

FC Barceloana laid out a memorable tribute to veteran midfielder Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday.

'Responsible' Iniesta still at the centre of the action

'Responsible' Iniesta still at the centre of the action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

If bookmakers introduced a bet on who would be named official man-of-the-match at tournaments, Andres Iniesta would be a short-priced favourite in every Spain match at Euro 2016.

Nolito and Morata fire Spain to easy win over South Korea

Nolito and Morata fire Spain to easy win over South Korea

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

European Champions Spain produced a dominant display to thrash South Korea 6-1 in Salzburg, Austria on Wednesday in their penultimate friendly before Euro 2016.

Merge ATP Cup and Davis Cup, says Djokovic

Merge ATP Cup and Davis Cup, says Djokovic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Djokovic helped Serbia to a 3-0 victory over Japan in their Group A opener on Wednesday at La Caja Magica where a revamped Davis Cup climax is being contested by 18 nations over seven days.

PIX: Hat-trick hero Ronaldo denies Spain in six-goal thriller

PIX: Hat-trick hero Ronaldo denies Spain in six-goal thriller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo curled in a sizzling late free kick to strike the first hat-trick of the 2018 World Cup and grab his side a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain on Friday as the Group B blockbuster lived up to the hype.

Are referees really favouring Real Madrid?

Are referees really favouring Real Madrid?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Real Madrid on top because of performances, not referees, says coach Zidane.

Arbeloa and Pique in war of words as title race heats up

Arbeloa and Pique in war of words as title race heats up

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa reignited his long-running war of words with Barcelona's Gerard Pique by suggesting that the Spanish League leaders manage to win only if opposing teams have had players sent off. La Liga leaders Barca surprisingly succumbed 1-0 to mid-table Real Sociedad on Saturday, a result that not only condemned the Catalans to their second successive league defeat but also blew the title race wide open. They now lead second-placed Atletico Madrid by three points and third-placed Real by four. "Look how difficult it is to win against 11 men," Arbeloa mocked on Twitter, referring to the fact that Barcelona have often benefited from opposing players being sent off. Barca were trailing 1-0 in last Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Atletico Madrid but secured a 2-1 win after Atletico goal scorer Fernando Torres was dismissed in the 35th minute.

Atletico's talisman Godin back to torment Barca's MSN attack

Atletico's talisman Godin back to torment Barca's MSN attack

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Atletico Madrid will have centre backs Diego Godin and Stefan Savic available again for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at Barcelona.

Tennis round-up: Davis Cup could merge with ATP

Tennis round-up: Davis Cup could merge with ATP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Italian Bracciali banned for life, Starace for 10 years

'Genius' Messi is just 'unstoppable'

'Genius' Messi is just 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Messi opened the scoring at the Nou Camp with an audacious chipped penalty then restored control in the tie after Lyon had pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, hitting a decisive third goal after a trademark dazzling run to shake off four defenders.

Time for Coutinho to raise his game as Barca eye Champions League progress

Time for Coutinho to raise his game as Barca eye Champions League progress

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Coutinho, who arrived from Liverpool for a club record 165 million euros ($185.18 million) in January 2018, has so far shown little to suggest he will be able to compensate for Frenchman Ousmane Dembele's absence against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League tie.

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.

Real need Champions League triumph to salvage poor season

Real need Champions League triumph to salvage poor season

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Real will ease the pain by retaining their Champions League title, their only hope of salvaging a disappointing season.

Spanish media hails 'last Emperor' Iniesta

Spanish media hails 'last Emperor' Iniesta

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Spanish media paid tribute to Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta after he starred in his side's 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla in the King's Cup final on Saturday.

Barca, Real's perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips

Barca, Real's perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Real play Athletic Bilbao while Barcelona visit Real Sociedad in fixtures that have often proved to be among their hardest away trips over the last decade.

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

PIX: Real outclass Barcelona to reclaim La Liga lead

PIX: Real outclass Barcelona to reclaim La Liga lead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Real Madrid showed their character by beating Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday's top-of-the-table 'Clasico', leapfrogging their rivals at the La Liga summit after a week in which their pride had taken a beating at home and in Europe. Brazilian teenager Vinicius Jr scored the opener in the 71st minute with a strike that deflected off Gerard Pique, flummoxing goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen who had made some jaw-dropping saves, and substitute Mariano added the second in added time.

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Barca manager Enrique on Messi move speculation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he believes Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the Spanish champions despite reports the five times World Player of the Year is stalling over a new deal.

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.

When instinct was at play for victorious Liverpool

When instinct was at play for victorious Liverpool

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Alexander-Arnold, seeing the Spanish club's defenders still getting organised, feigned to walk away from the corner before racing back to whip the ball to the unmarked Divock Origi, who clipped it past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

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

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

When Griezmann fired Atletico to victory over Olympique de Marseille in the Europa League final in May it was widely viewed as his last stand for Diego Simeone's side before a move to Barca but they successfully convinced the Frenchman to stay.

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.