Neymar shines on Brazil return, Spain draw after David De Gea blunder
Brazil talisman Neymar returned in style with a dazzling goal in a 2-0 World Cup warm-up win over Croatia and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea made a rare error in his team's 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2018, 12:06 PM IST
We're waiting for you: Real Madrid's Luka Modric tells Neymar
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric urged Neymar to join him at the Champions League winners after swapping shirts with the forward following Sunday`s international friendly between Brazil and Croatia.
Jun 04, 2018, 09:30 AM IST
French defender Samuel Umtiti extends Barcelona contract
France centre back Samuel Umtiti has extended his contract with Barcelona by five years until 2023, the La Liga club said on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2018, 08:30 AM IST
How Lopetegui turned Spain's sadness to excitement
Spain ruled global football for four years then fell from grace with inconsistent performances at the last two major tournaments, but coach Julen Lopetegui says his new-look side are ready to carve out their own place in history at the World Cup in Russia.
Jun 01, 2018, 18:17 PM IST
Lionel Messi announces desire to play for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina
Lionel Messi would like to play for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina before he retires, having only played for Barcelona in his career so far.
May 28, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
Andres Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta made his first appearance at Vissel Kobe since signing for the Japanese side, greeting thousands of fans and vowing to make his new club the biggest in Asia.
May 26, 2018, 19:49 PM IST
Andres Iniesta off to 'new home' Japan with 'friend' Vissel Kobe owner
Andres Iniesta looks poised to join Japan's Vissel Kobe after tweeting on Wednesday that he was going to his "new home" with his "friend" Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of the J-League club.
May 24, 2018, 11:43 AM IST
La Liga: Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres depart Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in style
Two Spanish giants bid farewell to their boyhood clubs on Sunday as Andres Iniesta waved goodbye to Barcelona and Fernando Torres went out with a bang at Aletico Madrid.
May 21, 2018, 14:35 PM IST
Neymar moving to Real Madrid would be major blow to Barcelona: Lionel Messi
Neymar left Barcelona in August 2017, becoming the world`s most expensive soccer player in a transfer that upset many Barcelona fans.
May 16, 2018, 15:57 PM IST
Barcelona's unbeaten season ended by five-star Levante
Philippe Coutinho hit a hat-trick but could not save Barcelona's unbeaten season as the Catalans were left stunned by an extraordinary 5-4 defeat to Levante.
May 14, 2018, 14:08 PM IST
Ousmane Dembele strikes twice as Barcelona thrash Villareal 5-1
Barca are two matches away from becoming the first team in La Liga since 1933 to complete a season without losing and the first since the league was expanded from nine teams.
May 10, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu fuels Antoine Griezmann speculation
Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has been in contact with Antoine Griezmann's agent amid reports the Atletico Madrid striker is set to join the Spanish champions.
May 07, 2018, 18:49 PM IST
Lionel Messi 'put pressure on referee' in Clasico, says Sergio Ramos
Barca defender Sergi Roberto had been sent off right at the end of the first half for clashing with Marcelo, provoking fury among the home side`s players and supporters as moments earlier Real forward Gareth Bale had gotten away with a studs-up challenge on Samuel Umtiti.
May 07, 2018, 13:00 PM IST
Zinedine Zidane not too worried over Ronaldo ankle niggle
Ronaldo`s ankle was trod on by Gerard Pique as he scored Madrid`s first equaliser in the 15th minute and he looked in discomfort but continued for the rest of the half and was replaced by Marco Asensio at the start of the second period.
May 07, 2018, 12:52 PM IST
Real's Gareth Bale denies 10-man Barca victory in thrilling Clasico
Luis Suarez volleyed unbeaten Barca into the lead after 10 minutes following a gut-busting run and cross from Roberto while Cristiano Ronaldo levelled for Champions League finalists Real five minutes later from close range.
May 07, 2018, 12:04 PM IST
Spanish great Xavi to play on until at least end of year
Legendary former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez has upset his own plans to retire and announced he will extend his career until at least the end of this year, he said on Sunday.
May 06, 2018, 21:20 PM IST
No guard of honour for Barca as they did not do one for us: Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane says Barcelona do not deserve a guard of honour before the Clasico on Sunday because they refused to give Real Madrid one for winning the Club World Cup.
May 06, 2018, 17:38 PM IST
Barcelona should cherish La Liga title, says Lionel Messi
Barca had thrown away a two-goal advantage against Deportivo but Messi, who scored their second goal, struck again in the 82nd minute to restore the lead before completing his treble.
Apr 30, 2018, 13:38 PM IST
Barcelona clinch La Liga title in style as Lionel Messi treble downs Deportivo
Barca only needed a draw to seal the title and they made a perfect start when record signing Philippe Coutinho scored with a stylish chipped shot in the seventh minute while Messi doubled their lead in the 38th by volleying home an outrageous cross by Luis Suarez.
Apr 30, 2018, 12:29 PM IST
Nadal keeps up winning run to reach Barcelona semis, Tsitsipas stuns Thiem
Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia’s Martin Klizan on Friday.
Apr 28, 2018, 15:33 PM IST
