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MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

MLS begins a transformative season with Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and record transfers as North America prepares to host the World Cup.

Suarez double lifts Messi-less Miami past Tigres

Suarez double lifts Messi-less Miami past Tigres

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Tigres nearly forced extra time when Edgar Lpez's header rattled both posts late on.

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Suarez appeared to be caught on camera spitting at the staffer in video that went viral on social media.

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashford, one of Europe's top talents before falling out of favour at United and spending the latter part of last season on loan at Aston Villa, joins a stellar attacking cast featuring Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Joao Neves scored twice as Paris St Germain swept aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to secure their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano said on Thursday it was "impossible" to even consider bringing Neymar to the club

Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Olympics

Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Lionel Messi said he will not be part of Argentina's squad for the Paris Olympics.

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Hosts France secured a second straight victory as Kiliann Sildillia struck for a 1-0 success over Guinea, while Spain and Japan reached the quarter-finals in the second matchday of the men's Olympic soccer tournament on Saturday.

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final'

Mascherano sentenced to a year in prison over tax fraud: Reports

Mascherano sentenced to a year in prison over tax fraud: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano accepted a one-year prison sentence for tax evasion on Thursday as part of a plea bargain, Spanish media reported, although he is unlikely to serve time in jail. The 31-year-old Argentina international, who joined Barca in August 2010, pleaded guilty last year to defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of more than 1.5 million euros by concealing earnings from his image rights by using companies set up in the United States and Portugal.

Mascherano to appear in court on tax fraud charges

Mascherano to appear in court on tax fraud charges

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Barcelona's Argentina international Javier Mascherano has been ordered to appear in court on October 29 to answer charges of two counts of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of a total of more than 1.5 million euros ($1.67 million).

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Messi!

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Messi!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo's wedding.

A memorable 100 for Messi!

A memorable 100 for Messi!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Lionel Messi won his 100th Argentina cap when he started the Copa America Group B match against Jamaica on Saturday.

FIFA announces World Cup's Golden Ball shortlist. Check out the 10

FIFA announces World Cup's Golden Ball shortlist. Check out the 10

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Germany have four players and Argentina three in the 10-man FIFA shortlist for the adidas Golden Ball, which is awarded to the World Cup's most outstanding performer.

Argentina practise penalties ahead of Swiss game

Argentina practise penalties ahead of Swiss game

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

After five misses in the World Cup's first penalty shootout, Argentina wisely practiced spot-kicks before flying to Sao Paulo for their last-16 clash with Switzerland.

Barcelona defender Mascherano out for up to 2 weeks

Barcelona defender Mascherano out for up to 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Barcelona's injury crisis deepened on Wednesday after tests confirmed first-choice centre back Javier Mascherano will be out of action for upto 15 days after damaging a thigh muscle in Tuesday's 4-1 La Liga win at home to Real Sociedad.

World Cup chit-chat: Messi goalless; Van Persie injured

World Cup chit-chat: Messi goalless; Van Persie injured

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Lionel Messi, looking to score his first World Cup goal since 2006 in Brazil this month, went scoreless as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cup warmup on Friday.

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi helps 10-man Barca sink Elche in season opener

La Liga PHOTOS: Messi helps 10-man Barca sink Elche in season opener

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Lionel Messi wasted little time in finding his stride as he struck twice to lead 10-man Barcelona to a 3-0 home win over Elche and hand new coach Luis Enrique a happy start to the La Liga season on Sunday.

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Reactions to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday.

Messi, Mascherano add to Barca injury woes

Messi, Mascherano add to Barca injury woes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi injured his hamstring and defender Javier Mascherano sustained a more serious knee problem in Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg draw at Paris St Germain.

In a first, four La Marcia graduates to wear captain's armband at Barca

In a first, four La Marcia graduates to wear captain's armband at Barca

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer, has been a vice-captain since 2015 and takes the club's armband from Iniesta, who succeeded Xavi Hernandez as captain in 2015 but left for Japanese club Vissel Kobe in June.

FIFA probes Mascherano's bizarre sending off

FIFA probes Mascherano's bizarre sending off

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina captain Javier Mascherano after he was sent off for kicking the driver of a medical cart in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on Tuesday.

This Argentina side is one of the best... But will they win?

This Argentina side is one of the best... But will they win?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The current generation of Argentina players is one of the best ever even though the team have not won a major trophy in 22 years, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.

Champions League: Barcelona almost there despite makeshift defence

Champions League: Barcelona almost there despite makeshift defence

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Barcelona's early season form has been on a par with their habitually high standards but as they prepare to visit Celtic in the Champions League there remains a question mark hanging over their makeshift defence.

La Liga: Messi slams 15th hat-trick as Barca edge Deportivo

La Liga: Messi slams 15th hat-trick as Barca edge Deportivo

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Images from the La Liga matches played across Spain on Saturday.

PIX: Messi double powers Argentina to victory

PIX: Messi double powers Argentina to victory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Lionel Messi passed Javier Mascherano as Argentina's most capped international on Monday and scored twice as they beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up a Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador.

Maxi Rodriguez completes Liverpool switch

Maxi Rodriguez completes Liverpool switch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Liverpool completed the signing of Argentine forward Maxi Rodriguez from Atletico Madrid on a three-and-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Inter set to keep Maicon, cool on Mascherano

Inter set to keep Maicon, cool on Mascherano

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Inter Milan have halted talks with Real Madrid about selling Maicon and the chances of Liverpool's Javier Mascherano joining the European champions look remote, club president Massimo Moratti said on Monday.

Messi arrives to mesmerise fans in Kolkata

Messi arrives to mesmerise fans in Kolkata

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Lionel Messi kept his date with India as he landed in the football-crazy city of Kolkata in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Barcelona agree transfer fee for Mascherano

Barcelona agree transfer fee for Mascherano

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Barcelona have agreed a transfer fee with Liverpool for Javier Mascherano and the Argentine midfielder is expected in Spain for a medical this weekend, the clubs said on Friday.

Check out the UEFA's Team of the Year...

Check out the UEFA's Team of the Year...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Barcelona star forward Lionel Messi and Read Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo have been named in the 40-man shortlist for the UEFA's Team of the Year.

Messi captains Argentina for first time

Messi captains Argentina for first time

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Lionel Messi became Argentina's youngest World Cup captain when he led his country for the first time two days before his 23rd birthday against Greece in Group B on Tuesday.

Maradona not bothered by dearth of practice games

Maradona not bothered by dearth of practice games

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Argentina's first contact with media on Tuesday did little to dispel the uncertainty surrounding the team since they bunkered up at their World Cup base after arriving in South Africa on Saturday.

Argentina count casualties after Uruguay tie

Argentina count casualties after Uruguay tie

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Argentina were counting the casualties on Sunday after beating neighbours Uruguay 2-1 in an often brutal River Plate derby.

Inter make 20m pound bid for Mascherano

Inter make 20m pound bid for Mascherano

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Inter Milan has confirmed that they have made an official 20-million-pound bid for striker Javier Mascherano.

Liverpool unsure over Gerrard and Torres fitness

Liverpool unsure over Gerrard and Torres fitness

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Liverpool are sweating on the fitness of key players Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres ahead of Tuesday's Champions League encounter away to Marseille.

WC: Unimpressive Argentina have a lot of work to do if they have to go deep

WC: Unimpressive Argentina have a lot of work to do if they have to go deep

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Not even a lively performance from Lionel Messi - at least in the first half in St Petersburg - as they edged out Nigeria 2-1 to finish second in Group D will give their large travelling band of supporters in Russia much in the way of confidence.

Copa: Argentina win again

Copa: Argentina win again

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Argentina finished the group stages of the Copa America as the only team with a 100 percent record after a 1-0 win over Paraguay.