Lionel Messi finishes Europe's top scorer for third straight year
Messi earned the honour, which goes to the leading scorer in league matches in Europe`s top divisions, for a record-extending sixth time.
May 25, 2019, 11:20 AM IST
Liverpool defeat has ruined Barcelona's season, says Lionel Messi
In his first news conference in over four years and his first media appearance since this month`s 4-3 semi-final aggregate reverse, the usually tight-lipped Messi did not hold back in his criticism of Barca`s display at Anfield.
May 24, 2019, 23:32 PM IST
Rafael Nadal not bothered by change in surroundings at Roland Garros
The Spaniard, chasing a record-extending 12th French Open title, has already practiced on the new main court, which has been extended by 10 metres and features new seats before getting a retractable roof in 2020.
May 24, 2019, 22:45 PM IST
Barcelona haunted by ghosts of Rome in ''nightmare'' loss to Liverpool- Gerard Pique
Pique, who has won Europe`s elite competition with Barca three times but not since 2015, described the semi-final second leg defeat which wiped out his side`s 3-0 first-leg win as "a nightmare", saying it would take years to get over.
May 24, 2019, 19:31 PM IST
Novak Djokovic sees off Dominic Thiem challenge to reach Madrid Open final
With the win, Djokovic has stormed into his third Madrid Open final and first since 2019 Australian Open victory.
May 12, 2019, 01:00 AM IST
EPL: Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool's title decider against Wolves
Salah missed Liverpool`s Champions League semi-final win against Barcelona on Tuesday after a clash of heads with Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
May 10, 2019, 18:21 PM IST
Liverpool ball boy an unlikely hero in their epic Barcelona comeback
It was 14-year-old Oakley Cannonier who rolled a spare ball towards Alexander-Arnold when the Liverpool full-back won a corner, even as the first ball bounced back into play.
May 09, 2019, 22:56 PM IST
La Liga: Makeshift Barcelona defeated at Celta Vigo and lose Ousmane Dembele to injury
Celta`s captain and talisman Iago Aspas then sealed the win by converting from the penalty spot after another VAR review ruled that Barca`s Samuel Umtiti had handled the ball.
May 05, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino to miss Barcelona clash with muscle injury
Firmino featured during Liverpool's 0-3 defeat against Barcelona in the first leg at Camp Nou before being dropped for their narrow 3-2 win over Newcastle United in their recent Premier League clash.
May 05, 2019, 14:40 PM IST
Lionel Messi pays tribute retiring Barca legend Xavi Hernandez
On Friday, Hernandez had announced that he would call curtains to his illustrious 21-year-long football career at the end of the ongoing season.
May 04, 2019, 17:18 PM IST
Lee Min-sung, Albert Roca among four shortlisted for Indian football team coach's job
Besides Lee Min-sung and Roca, who tasted immense success at Bengaluru FC, the other two aspirants in the fray are ex-Croatia national team manager Igor Stimac and former Sweden coach Hakan Ericson.
May 04, 2019, 14:17 PM IST
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez to retire at end of season
The 39-year-old Spanish star, who is currently playing for Al-Sadd in Qatar, added that he would focus on his career as a coach after retirement.
May 03, 2019, 12:38 PM IST
Getafe, Sevilla and Valencia eye UEFA Champions League riches
With three games to go, little-known Getafe have 55 points along with Sevilla but cling on to the coveted fourth spot due to their superior head-to-head record, while Valencia are sixth on 52 but have the best head-to-head record of the trio.
May 02, 2019, 18:00 PM IST
After Lionel Messi mauling Liverpool face reunion with Rafa Benitez
The second-leg of their semi-final with Barcelona awaits at Anfield on Tuesday with Jurgen Klopp`s side needing a comeback of Istanbul proportions if they are to reach the final.
May 02, 2019, 17:46 PM IST
Lionel Messi doubling down on Champions League pledge for Barcelona
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 to the Nou Camp".
May 02, 2019, 15:14 PM IST
Messi torments Liverpool with 600th Barca goal in 3-0 win
The Argentine’s milestone goal was a moment of brilliance as he curled a dazzling free kick into the top corner from distance to add gloss to a scoreline that did not reflect the balance of play.
May 02, 2019, 07:33 AM IST
Jurgen Klopp highlights Liverpool progress without 'world class' Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona signed Coutinho for a club record 142 million pounds ($185.18 million) in January 2018.
May 01, 2019, 16:41 PM IST
Lionel Messi increases iconic status at Barcelona with 10th La Liga crown
Messi`s first Barca title came in 2005 when he was 17 years old and he was also a fringe player when he collected his second La Liga medal a year later.
Apr 28, 2019, 17:09 PM IST
Rafael Nadal stunned by Dominic Thiem in Barcelona Open semis
Nadal failed to continue his rich vein of form in the tournament so far and was stunned by Thiem 4-6, 4-6 in a men's singles clash that lasted a little over two hours.
Apr 28, 2019, 13:41 PM IST
Lionel Messi seals another La Liga title for Barcelona
Barca`s captain decided the game and the title in the 61st-minute when he received a header from Arturo Vidal and planted the ball into the far bottom corner.
Apr 28, 2019, 12:03 PM IST
