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La Liga: Barcelona's Lionel Messi fined for 'Newell's' tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona in Osasuna clash

Messi, who was fined 600 euros while his club were fined 180, paid homage to his late compatriot by taking off his Barca shirt to reveal a Newell`s Old Boys shirt belonging to Maradona.

Dec 03, 2020, 09:35 AM IST

'It`s time for UEFA, FIFA to think’: FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman slams packed football calendar

Ronald Koeman's outburst came after Barcelona's two first team players, Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto both got injured in their recent game against Atletico Madrid. To prevent further injuries, Koeman decided to rest Messi for their Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev.

Nov 23, 2020, 23:04 PM IST

Carrasco strike ends Atletico Madrid's 10-year wait to beat Barcelona

Carrasco broke the deadlock at the end of the first half, pulling off a backheel to knock the ball through the legs of Ter Stegen.

Nov 22, 2020, 10:25 AM IST

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes Lionel Messi ends career at Barcelona

Guardiola, who has guided City to two Premier League titles, three League Cups and the FA Cup following his arrival in 2016, signed a new two-year deal on Thursday.

Nov 20, 2020, 20:48 PM IST

Tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona, says Lionel Messi

Olhats had accused Messi of having too much control at the club, saying his "reign of terror" had made life difficult for Griezmann toadpat.

Nov 19, 2020, 13:32 PM IST

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns after Lionel Messi row

Josep Maria Bartomeu has been widely criticised after talisman forward Lionel Messi requested a transfer following the Champions League humiliation.

Oct 28, 2020, 14:21 PM IST

Brazil great Ronaldinho remains asymptomatic after testing positive for coronavirus

In August, Ronaldinho had returned to Brazil after almost six months in custody in neighboring Paraguay for allegedly using a fake passport.

Oct 26, 2020, 15:53 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane confirms Sergio Ramos to return for Clasico showdown

Ramos went off at halftime in Madrid`s 1-0 La Liga defeat by minnows Cadiz and was also absent as they crumbled to a depleted Shakhtar Donetsk side on Wednesday in the Champions League. 

Oct 23, 2020, 22:09 PM IST

La Liga: Barcelona lose 0-1 to Getafe for 1st defeat under new coach Ronald Koeman

The result left Barca ninth with seven points after four games, a week before the `Clasico` at home to Madrid, who remain top on 10 points.

 

Oct 18, 2020, 15:42 PM IST

Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne open to signing new Manchester City deal

De Bruyne has won two Premier League titles and an FA Cup, as well as a host of individual accolades, since his arrival from VfL Wolfsburg in 2015.

Oct 11, 2020, 17:05 PM IST

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barcelona face Juventus

It will also be a tough start for Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo, handed the reins in August despite having no previous coaching experience.

 

Oct 02, 2020, 15:15 PM IST

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez joins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona

Barca`s statement said Atletico will pay the Catalans six million euros ($7 million) in bonus payments to sign the 33-year-old.

Sep 24, 2020, 15:14 PM IST

Will not enter into any conflict with Lionel Messi: Barcelona boss

Messi, 33, returned to training with Ronald Koeman's new-look Barca side this month after failing to engineer a move away from Camp Nou this summer.
 

Sep 20, 2020, 16:33 PM IST

Barcelona's Luis Suarez named in Uruguay squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The squad also includes Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and Inter Milan defender Diego Godin, reports Xinhua news agency.
 

Sep 19, 2020, 15:53 PM IST

Lionel Messi's brace guides improved Barcelona to 3-1 win over Girona in friendly

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona eased to a 3-1 victory over Girona in their second pre-season friendly under Ronald Koeman on Wednesday.

Sep 17, 2020, 12:36 PM IST

Lionel Messi's Argentina ban over; can play against Ecuador, says AFA president

Messi was banned for one game after being sent off in the Copa America third-place playoff against Chile and for levelling accusations of "corruption" at South American soccer chiefs.

Sep 11, 2020, 09:25 AM IST

Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona training after ending departure saga

Messi will be free to leave free of charge next June unless he pens a new deal with Barca.

Sep 07, 2020, 22:11 PM IST

La Liga will continue to grow post Lionel Messi era: FC Barcelona official

Argentine superstar Messi ended speculation last week about his future at the Catalan giants by announcing that he would stay for another season.

Sep 07, 2020, 19:44 PM IST

Lionel Messi to continue at Barcelona to avoid court battle

Ending speculation on team shift, Lionel Messi on Friday confirmed that he will continue to remain with Barcelona for another year. He further said that he is taking this decision as he does not want to get into a court fight with the club about his contract.

Sep 05, 2020, 08:33 AM IST

Ivan Rakitic parts ways with FC Barcelona after 6 years to rejoin Sevilla

"I want to thank all the culers and I hope that all of them have been able to enjoy me," Rakitic was quoted by FC Barcelona in his farewell speech

Sep 03, 2020, 00:38 AM IST