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Valencia vow to banish fan who threw bottle at Messi

Valencia vow to banish fan who threw bottle at Messi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Valencia will banish a fan who hit Barcelona forward Lionel Messi on the head with a plastic bottle on Sunday for life once they have been identified, the club said on Monday.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Champions League semis: Messi magic downs Liverpool in first leg

Champions League semis: Messi magic downs Liverpool in first leg

Rediff.com2 May 2019

IMAGES from the Champions League 2nd semi-final first leg match between Barcelona and Liverpool at Nou Camp on Wednesday

Barca coach reveals Messi injury update

Barca coach reveals Messi injury update

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said captain Lionel Messi could feature against Inter Milan in the Champions League, on Tuesday, little more than two weeks after breaking his arm.

Another record for Messi as Barcelona sink Bilbao

Another record for Messi as Barcelona sink Bilbao

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

La Liga champions Barcelona stayed on the heels of leaders Real Madrid by coasting to a 3-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday as Lionel Messi became the club's top scorer from free kicks.

Messi tax row: It's nothing to do with him, father insists

Messi tax row: It's nothing to do with him, father insists

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi had nothing to do with his own tax affairs and should not be included in an investigation into an alleged fraud, his father Jorge has insisted.

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Scaloni did not say what the injury was but he showered Messi with praise on a night Argentines took to the streets in huge numbers to celebrate their first international title 11 in 28 years and Messi's first victory with the national side.

if you ask about Tevez ... we have Messi: Coach

if you ask about Tevez ... we have Messi: Coach

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Lionel Messi is Argentina's centre forward, coach Sergio Batista said on Monday as he closed the Copa America door to Carlos Tevez.

Messi says emotional goodbye to Neymar

Messi says emotional goodbye to Neymar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Neymar's record-breaking 222 million euros (198.82 million pounds) transfer from Barcelona to French side Paris Saint-Germain appeared close to completion on Wednesday, when his agent predicted he could be unveiled by the weekend.

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barca reach quarters

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barca reach quarters

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Lionel Messi scored twice as King's Cup holders Barcelona moved comfortably into the quarter-finals by thrashing Celta Vigo 5-0 at the Nou Camp in their last 16 second leg game on Thursday.

Messi gets unfriendly in friendly!

Messi gets unfriendly in friendly!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Barcelona's Lionel Messi was at the centre of a headbutting controversy.

'Liverpool, Man City can dominate Europe'

'Liverpool, Man City can dominate Europe'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Liverpool and Manchester City having the potential to "dominate" European football, former Scotland international Graeme Souness has said.

'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

Guardiola wants Messi to end his career at Barca

Guardiola wants Messi to end his career at Barca

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Despite Manchester City officials trying their best to sign Lionel Messi in recent years, manager Pep Guardiola has in contrast expressed his deep desire to see Argentine star striker end his illustrious career at Barcelona. Guardiola, who had worked with Messi for over four years in Barcelona, believes that the Camp Nou club has become the striker's home. "Messi will finish his career at Barcelona that is what I desire deeply. I want him to be there from the beginning to the end," Marca quoted Guardiola as saying.

Who will win UEFA player of the year award?

Who will win UEFA player of the year award?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon have been nominated for the UEFA's Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Tuesday.

Conte says Chelsea loss to Barca was 'unfair'

Conte says Chelsea loss to Barca was 'unfair'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Chelsea, however, were unlucky after they were again denied by the woodwork.

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with an estimated earnings of 1.8 million pounds.

Copa America: Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Copa America: Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi trained alongside his Argentina team-mates at the Copa America Centenario as he targets a return from injury in his team's second Group D game against Panama. Messi, who has been nursing a sore back after sustaining an injury in a friendly against Honduras last month, has trained separately under the supervision of team medical staff since arriving in the United States. However the 28-year-old Barcelona superstar took part in a full training session on Wednesday at the University of Illinois campus, two days after sitting out Argentina's opening 2-1 victory over Chile in Santa Clara on Monday.

Aguero dropped, Messi to lead Argentina vs Brazil

Aguero dropped, Messi to lead Argentina vs Brazil

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been left out of the Argentina squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier clash against Brazil to be held at the Mineirao Stadium later this evening. The 28-year-old has been struggling with form in his recent international appearances including missing a penalty for Argentina during their 0-1 defeat at the hands of Paraguay in their last outing.

Six Barcelona directors quit, throwing club into crisis

Six Barcelona directors quit, throwing club into crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona were in turmoil on Friday after six board directors resigned criticising the clubs's handling of a social media scandal and the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis. Two of the club's four vice presidents, Emili Rousaud and Enrique Tombas, were among those to quit, joined by directors Silvio Elias, Josep Pont, Jordi Calsamiglia and Maria Texidor.

After Arsenal exit, Aubameyang joins Barca as free agent

After Arsenal exit, Aubameyang joins Barca as free agent

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Aubameyang joined Arsenal from German club Borussia Dortmund in 2018 for a fee of around 58 million pounds ($79 million) as former manager Arsene Wenger's last signing.

Kohli only cricketer in Forbes' top 100 highest-paid athletes

Kohli only cricketer in Forbes' top 100 highest-paid athletes

Rediff.com30 May 2020

With earnings of $ 25 million, Virat Kohli was ranked 100th in 2019 and 83rd in 2018 with $ 24 million.

'Kings of Spain', Barca players celebrate Copa del Rey win in style

'Kings of Spain', Barca players celebrate Copa del Rey win in style

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the jubilant Catalan team...

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Messi to stay at Barcelona, slams club prez

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'I would never go to court against Barca because it is the club that I love, which gave me everything since I arrived. It is the club of my life, I have made my life here.'

Look who is back in training!!!

Look who is back in training!!!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was back in training on Monday five days before the La Liga leaders play at second-placed Real Madrid in the first of the season's two Clasicos.

Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina

Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Lionel Messi began the second phase of recovery from the injury that has sidelined the Barcelona forward until next month with a physiotherapy session at Argentina's training complex on Monday.

Here come the ridiculously hot soccer dads

Here come the ridiculously hot soccer dads

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Unlike some young football players of his generation, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is a complete family man.

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Messi's first act as Barcelona captain was to tell the club's fans at a pre-season friendly in August against Boca Juniors that he and his teammates "will do everything possible so that beautiful and desired cup returns here to the Nou Camp".

Find out why Swiss study names Messi No 1, Ronaldo 29th best forward

Find out why Swiss study names Messi No 1, Ronaldo 29th best forward

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has been declared as the best forward, while Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo was ranked 29th.

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Images from Copa America matches played on Monday.

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.

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

'Real Madrid should not give in to Ronaldo demands'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Portuguese is reported to be demanding another new deal to bring his salary in line with Lionel Messi and Neymar, the top two earners in world soccer.

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.

Plucky Bosnia make Argentina toil for full points

Plucky Bosnia make Argentina toil for full points

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The fastest-ever World Cup own goal and a typical piece of Lionel Messi brilliance gave Argentina a 2-1 win over tournament debutants Bosnia-Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Group F clash at the Maracana on Sunday.

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said the football world must get used to the idea that Lionel Messi will retire in the near future.

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Moffi penalty gives Lorient 1-0 win over Monaco.

Klopp happy with Liverpool's performance, not the result

Klopp happy with Liverpool's performance, not the result

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'That is how it is. How we created the moments was outstanding, how we caused them problems was outstanding, we controlled the game so well'

Dembele, Messi partnership fuelling Barcelona goal rush

Dembele, Messi partnership fuelling Barcelona goal rush

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Barcelona have been frighteningly good at home this season, scoring 15 goals in three games at the Nou Camp.

Could this be the secret to Barca's massive lead in La Liga?

Could this be the secret to Barca's massive lead in La Liga?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Barca's second-half stamina key to their massive lead in the standings this season