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End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

End of an era after Barca suffer 'painful' defeat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Barca won their fifth European Cup in 2015 and the signs of decline have been evident over the past five years since -- but no-one envisaged a fall as great as this.

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi, 33, has been the team's spiritual leader throughout that time but the catalogue of failures in Europe has made the previously unthinkable scenario that he could leave Barca, where he has spent most his life, seem ever more plausible.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

Lisbon ready for Champions League after subduing COVID-19

Lisbon ready for Champions League after subduing COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With supporters not allowed to attend matches and even the numbers of media tightly limited, there will be no boost in business for local bars and restaurants.

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Much of this has been made possible by the owners's insistence on building a team, rather than banking on a collection of talented individuals not necessarily suited to play alongside one another.

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Setien's complaint piled yet more pressure on president Josep Maria Bartomeu less than an hour after a group seeking his removal announced they had gathered enough signatures to force a vote of no-confidence against him.

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Football Focus: City sign Valencia winger Torres

Football Focus: City sign Valencia winger Torres

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

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

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he expected matches to be played without fans, although there was a small chance that could change.

Bundesliga: Leverkusen stay in hunt for Champions League spot

Bundesliga: Leverkusen stay in hunt for Champions League spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The hosts could have snatched victory in the last action of the game but Michael Gregoritsch's point-blank header was saved by Lukas Hradecky.

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Here are six who could make the biggest impact in this season's English Premier League.

Bundesliga: Leipzig score twice in Hoffenheim win

Bundesliga: Leipzig score twice in Hoffenheim win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The result also ensured an unhappy start for Hoffenheim's unorthodox five-man coaching team who replaced Alfred Schreuder after his sacking on Tuesday. The hosts remain seventh on 43 points as they chase a Europa League qualifying spot.

5 reasons why confident Manchester United can beat Bayern Munich

5 reasons why confident Manchester United can beat Bayern Munich

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Bayern Munich's longest winless run for three years and poor recent home record against English opposition have suddenly made Manchester United's task on Wednesday look a lot less daunting than it was when the draw was made.

Football Focus: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Emery

Football Focus: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Emery

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Leicester keeper Schmeichel defends under-fire De Gea

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.'

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says he has yet to reach an agreement with the Premier League club about his future. The Wales international, who joined the club in 2008, is in the final year of his contract.

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in Serie A and Bundesliga.

Ten-man Gladbach sunk by superb Petersen header at Freiburg

Ten-man Gladbach sunk by superb Petersen header at Freiburg

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Gladbach dominated the first half and missed a string of chances, with Freiburg goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow denying Plea and Lars Stindl in quick succession as the home side defended desperately.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Levante striker Roger Marti brushed off squandering a penalty to score the winning goal as his side pulled off a shock 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

Rediff.com31 May 2020

I'm not sure how the stoppage will affect everybody, but Bayern Munich may have a slight advantage because they are playing football now and they are getting their match sharpness back, I wouldn't be surprised if they are now the favourites'

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Yet even without a transfer fee, Messi's colossal salary, reported to be the highest in world football, means very few clubs would be able to afford him.

Gnabry double sends Bayern into Champions League final

Gnabry double sends Bayern into Champions League final

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League second semi-final played at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Wednesday.

Dominant Hertha rout Union 4-0 in Berlin derby

Dominant Hertha rout Union 4-0 in Berlin derby

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Played behind closed doors, the result lifted Hertha one place up to 10th on 34 points from 27 games while promoted Union, who won the reverse fixture in November 1-0 thanks to a late penalty, stayed 12th on 30 points.

Key to success in empty stadiums is...

Key to success in empty stadiums is...

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The Bundesliga became the first major sports league to restart last week after more than two months following an easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Germany, but games are played without fans for health safety reasons.

PIX: PSG thump Leipzig to enter Champions League final

PIX: PSG thump Leipzig to enter Champions League final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League semi-final played between PSG and Leipzig at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Injuries under the spotlight as Bundesliga continues

Injuries under the spotlight as Bundesliga continues

Rediff.com22 May 2020

At least half a dozen players suffered injuries in Bundesliga, highlighting concerns about plunging straight into competitive action after a two-month stoppage without warmup matches.

Real, Bayern, Inter join forces to boost healthcare in Italy, Spain

Real, Bayern, Inter join forces to boost healthcare in Italy, Spain

Rediff.com19 May 2020

In separate statements, the clubs announced that the matches would take place at each of their stadiums and would raise money for boosting healthcare resources in Italy and Spain, but not in Germany.

PHOTOS: Munich parties as Dortmund mourns in divided Germany

PHOTOS: Munich parties as Dortmund mourns in divided Germany

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Bayern Munich fans celebrated long into the night after their team's 2-1 Champions League triumph over Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday ensured two defeats in the previous three finals were quickly forgotten.

Bundesliga: Havertz double lifts Bayer to win

Bundesliga: Havertz double lifts Bayer to win

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Bayer Leverkusen stayed in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Budesliga after two goals by striker Kai Havertz as well as one each by Mitchell Weiser and Kerem Demirbay helped them to a 4-1 win at struggling Werder Bremen on Monday. The result left Bayer fifth on 50 points from 26 games, one behind fourth-placed Leipzig and eight adrift of leaders Bayern Munich. Werder, who suffered a record-extending seventh straight home defeat, stayed 17th on 18 points from 25 matches.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Bayern maul Barca 8-2: 'We've hit rock bottom'

Bayern maul Barca 8-2: 'We've hit rock bottom'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Here is how some Barca and Bayern players reacted to the result.

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League quarter-final played between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Friday.

Bundesliga: Cologne waste two-goal lead in draw with Mainz

Bundesliga: Cologne waste two-goal lead in draw with Mainz

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Cologne, looking for their fourth straight league win, thought they had wrapped up the match played without spectators after early goals in each half.

Bundesliga to lure soccer-starved global TV audiences

Bundesliga to lure soccer-starved global TV audiences

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'With the Bundesliga as the only league to be broadcast on TV, I expect we will have an audience of a billion'

Bundesliga set for restart! Here's all you must know

Bundesliga set for restart! Here's all you must know

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Bundesliga teams will be allowed up to five substitutions per match when it restarts on Saturday after the coronavirus stoppage, while teams will be relegated provided the season is completed, the German Football League (DFL) said on Thursday. Short-term venue changes will also be permitted if health reasons dictate such a need and the season will continue beyond its re-scheduled finish date of June 30 and into July if necessary, the DFL said following a general assembly.

Visit Google's amazing Munich office

Visit Google's amazing Munich office

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Located in the heart of Munich, Google's office has a dazzling ambience.

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Irrepressible Ibrahimovic scores twice as Milan win opener

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Women's Bundesliga can restart on May 29, says the German Football Association (DFB).

Germany's Bundesliga teams in isolation ahead of season restart

Germany's Bundesliga teams in isolation ahead of season restart

Rediff.com11 May 2020

German soccer teams started the week in isolation on Monday after going into seven-day quarantine ahead of the Bundesliga season restart on Saturday, with club bosses saying completing the campaign amid the coronavirus outbreak will not be easy. The German Football League (DFL) decided last week to resume the first and second division from May 16 after a two-month suspension, making it the first major sports league to attempt a restart.