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WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi -- but who else -- led Argentina's World Cup celebrations.

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Lloris and Kane will be back in action for Tottenham against Brentford on Dec. 26 when the Premier League swings back into action after its winter shutdown for the World Cup.

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to come to an end this season

I didn't ask to be sold to Real Madrid: Mbappe

I didn't ask to be sold to Real Madrid: Mbappe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Real Madrid have courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the 24-year-old, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May last year.

'I've never tried to be the best': Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

'I've never tried to be the best': Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Messi is idolised the world over but said he does not enjoy giving advice

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

While ARTEMIS may not be at the next FIFA World Cup, Hong's team will be unveiling its full soccer capabilities at RoboCup in Bordeaux, France, in July.

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

Virat Kohli: Anatomy of a megastar keeping a dying format alive

Virat Kohli: Anatomy of a megastar keeping a dying format alive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

A fairytale moment unfolded at the Wankhede as Virat Kohli climbed to the summit, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Mbappe doesn't waste energy on futile taunts

Mbappe doesn't waste energy on futile taunts

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

"What's important for me is to give the best of myself for my club, and we're looking forward for Leo (Messi) to return to continue scoring and winning matches."

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Chhetri and his wife Sonam Bhattacharya were blessed with their son Dhruv in August. Chhetri said that has changed his perspective on life.

Barca coach on why Messi is 'best player in the world'

Barca coach on why Messi is 'best player in the world'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

La Liga returned to action after a long hiatus and during Barcelona's first game after the resumption, Messi struck a brilliant goal, helping his side clinch a 4-0 win against Mallorca.

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.

Messi says 'lucky' to have worked under Guardiola

Messi says 'lucky' to have worked under Guardiola

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Messi was a mainstay of Guardiola's Barca side that won 14 major titles and has been linked with a switch to City

Was Messi also a post-graduate in history, asks RBI Guv

Was Messi also a post-graduate in history, asks RBI Guv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday replied to the 'history major central bank governor' taunt faced by him, questioning if Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi is also a post-graduate in history. An interviewer anchoring a fireside chat at a summit organised by Business Standard compared his position to an opponent facing Messi at a football arena in Qatar, to which Das replied with wit. "Don't mind it, but was Messi also a post-graduate in history? Not often, but I am sometimes reminded by people that I am supposed to have done history," Das said.

French fans left down in the Bleus

French fans left down in the Bleus

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"We woke up too late. We showed a real strength of character but when you get to penalties it's 50-50," said disappointed French fan Jordan Tambutte.

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Lionel Messi received a surprise house-share offer from Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos

Rooney urges out-of-favour Ronaldo to stay patient

Rooney urges out-of-favour Ronaldo to stay patient

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team.

'Opportunity of my life': Aubameyang on Barca move

'Opportunity of my life': Aubameyang on Barca move

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Barca is a great club that has to win the Champions League, that's why I came here.'

Messi on verge of joining PSG?

Messi on verge of joining PSG?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi is set to join Paris St Germain after Barcelona were forced to let their Argentine talisman go as they could not afford to give him a new contract under La Liga's salary limit rules.

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.

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The storyline underpinning the match for most of the world is whether Lionel Messi can get his hands on the trophy in his fifth attempt to finally lift himself up alongside, never above, Diego Maradona in the hearts of his nation.

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 claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to lift soccer's most prestigious trophy yet again.

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'The kids' happiness with the resemblance between me and Messi is indescribable. When you make someone happy, God rewards you. I wanted to share this happiness with them'.

Messi to take call on his Barca future at end of season

Messi to take call on his Barca future at end of season

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Last month, Barcelona had announced that the club's presidential election will be held on March 7. The election had previously been scheduled for January 24 but got postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Haaland on track to shatter more records

Haaland on track to shatter more records

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Haaland's 45th goal was a personal record, too, for the 22-year-old who scored a total of 44 in 2019-20

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the DLF Mall, Noida hosts 50 waxworks of Indian and international celebrities.

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The France forward, whose current contract expires on June 30, had been widely tipped to join Real Madrid.

Whose Mind Does DK Wants to Get Into?

Whose Mind Does DK Wants to Get Into?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'If I am given the ability to read minds, then definitely get into the mind of M S Dhoni.'

FIFA WC: Messi and Neymar are bigger than Mbappe

FIFA WC: Messi and Neymar are bigger than Mbappe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"Neymar and Messi are unique: they see and do things nobody else sees or can do. A great player must know and understand who he plays with, your teammates enrich your qualities."

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Infighting in Barca ranks? Griezmann denies rift with Messi

Infighting in Barca ranks? Griezmann denies rift with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Messi hit back last week, saying he was tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona.

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The batting great was named the 12th 'Most Admired Man' in the world, as per a survey conducted by YouGov.

Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico

Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Argentines suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Messi 'would love to return to Barca as technical director'

Messi 'would love to return to Barca as technical director'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'If there is a possibility, I would like to contribute again because it's the club that I love and I would love for it to continue doing well, to continue growing and to continue being one of the best in the world.'

Sachin's Fave Innings? His Fave Dish?

Sachin's Fave Innings? His Fave Dish?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

From his favourite footballer, to the shots he enjoyed playing the most, to his favourite cheat meal (BIRYANI!), Sachin took questions from his fans the same way he used to play his cricket -- with enjoyment.

Messi can play in Qatar 2022 World Cup: Xavi

Messi can play in Qatar 2022 World Cup: Xavi

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The 32-year-old Messi scored 24 goals this season in all competitions before the coronavirus pandemic brought the football season to a standstill.

PHOTOS: Messi's statue hacked down again

PHOTOS: Messi's statue hacked down again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Argentina's Lionel Messi is used to being hacked down by desperate defenders but his statue in Buenos Aires has suffered even rougher treatment for the second time this year.