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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

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Wearing a T-shirt that read "This is Paris," Messi beamed and waved at scores of fans who had come to greet him at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of the French capital after his flight from Barcelona.

Messi exit: Fans devastated; one files legal complaint

Messi exit: Fans devastated; one files legal complaint

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'To see a player that I have always followed, who is an example for me, to see him leave now brings me a lot of pain.'

Messi's PSG package includes crypto fan tokens

Messi's PSG package includes crypto fan tokens

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote on mostly minor decisions related to their clubs and like bitcoin and other digital currencies, fan tokens can be traded on exchanges

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'Messi's departure is a move that helps Florentino. Imagine that (Kylian) Mbappe now signs for Real Madrid.'

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'.

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

New Messi deal delayed by La Liga financial controls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Messi has no current contractual link with the Catalans after his deal expired on June 30

PIX: Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire United to win

PIX: Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire United to win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to earn Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, taking his career goal tally to 700 in the process.

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

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote

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.

G.O.A.T. turns 33

G.O.A.T. turns 33

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Social media goes berserk as Leo celebrates his birthday.

Move over Messi, Argentina has a new hero

Move over Messi, Argentina has a new hero

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Lionel Messi, so often the key man for Argentina, paid tribute to Martinez.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

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.

PIX: An aeroplane dedicated to Diego Maradona

PIX: An aeroplane dedicated to Diego Maradona

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Tango D10S - a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company - is designed as a flying museum in tribute to the former World Cup winner, who died of a heart attack in November 2020.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

This rising Indian talent has a fan in IM Vijayan

This rising Indian talent has a fan in IM Vijayan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

India opened their Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Cambodia where Sunil Chhetri scored a brace. Chhetri also scored the first goal against Afghanistan.

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.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Messi brace leads Barca to within four points of La Liga summit

SEE: Messi gets birthday surprise from Argentina teammates

SEE: Messi gets birthday surprise from Argentina teammates

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Messi and his Argentina teammates are currently participating the Copa America in Brazil where he is hoping to lead his team to the title, having finished runners-up in the 2016 edition.

PHOTOS: Chhetri's brace gives India winning start

PHOTOS: Chhetri's brace gives India winning start

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Sunil Chhetri was once again the man of the moment as he struck a brace to inspire India to a 2-0 win over Cambodia in the third round of qualifying for next year's Asian Cup.

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi became Barca's record appearance maker in the competition with 76 Copa matches.

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 explains 'very painful experience' of leaving Barca

Messi explains 'very painful experience' of leaving Barca

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'But when I arrived in Barcelona, I was told that it was no longer possible, that I could not stay and that I had to find another club, because Barca could not afford to extend my contract. That changed my plans.'

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.

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead

Anwar Ali on scoresheet as India rout Hong Kong to top group

Anwar Ali on scoresheet as India rout Hong Kong to top group

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The Blue Tigers raced to a 1-0 lead with the 21-year-old centreback Anwar scoring his maiden international goal four years after his career nearly ended on health grounds.

How Kohli deals with trolls

How Kohli deals with trolls

Rediff.com31 May 2021

He lets his bat do the talking.

El Clasico: High-flying Real host renewed Barca

El Clasico: High-flying Real host renewed Barca

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Another win would confirm that Barca are heading in the right direction after pushing the reset button following the loss of Lionel Messi in the close season due to their financial problems.

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Chelsea's Thomas Tuechel was voted men's coach of the year and Barcelona's Lluis Cortes took the trophy for women's coach.

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Following his debut, Messi made just eight more appearances for the first team that season.

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga.

How King Kohli got going when the going got tough!

How King Kohli got going when the going got tough!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Like life, elite sports can at the same time be cruel as well demanding. Virat Kohli had faced that for the past three years when he faced the run drought.

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

PSG's big buy has been left out squad for the Ligue 1 match against Brest.

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.

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I tried to behave with humility and respect and I hope that is what remains of me when I leave the club.'