Real Betis fans bow to 'extraordinary' Lionel Messi after hat-trick at Barcelona
It was Messi's 51st career hat-trick, but he could not recall receiving such applause from a rival team's fans.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:37 AM IST
Ousmane Dembele injury may give Philippe Coutinho another chance to win over fans
Coutinho, who arrived from Liverpool in January 2018, has so far shown little to suggest he will be able to compensate for the Frenchman's absence against Lyon.
Mar 11, 2019, 17:10 PM IST
Ajax hope to capitalise on Sergio Ramos absence for Real Madrid, says coach
Nacho Fernandez will likely take Ramos's place in the Madrid lineup, after the Real captain was ruled out by UEFA for geting booked deliberately.
Mar 05, 2019, 10:40 AM IST
Barcelona lack sparkle ahead of crucial Champions League clash in Lyon
Despite a 1-0 win at home against Real Valladolid, the La Liga table toppers have left plenty of doubts about their capabilities of winning Europe's top prize.
Feb 18, 2019, 10:35 AM IST
La Liga: Returning Ousmane Dembele primed to inject urgency back into stumbling Barcelona
The French forward had put his disciplinary problems aside in the last two months, carving up opponents with his unpredictable dribbles and forming a profitable trident with Messi and Luis Suarez.
Feb 15, 2019, 10:45 AM IST
As Ajax look to export young talent, Real Madrid order it in
Ajax have enhanced their reputation as a talent factory due to the rise of homegrown Dutch players, while Real Madrid have shifted their attitude towards young players.
Feb 12, 2019, 17:15 PM IST
La Liga: Barcelona made to sweat for draw by impressive Athletic Bilbao
Barca top the La Liga standings with 51 points after 23 games, six ahead of a resurgent Real Madrid.
Feb 11, 2019, 09:45 AM IST
Copa del Rey: Lionel Messi named in Barcelona's squad for 'El Clasico'
Messi sustained an injury during Saturday's 2-2 La Liga draw with Valencia, in which he scored twice, although he was able to finish the game after being treated.
Feb 06, 2019, 12:07 PM IST
La Liga: Red-hot Vinicius Jr has Barcelona in his sights
The 18-year-old was left out of the squad when Real last visited the Nou Camp in October, deemed too young and too inexperienced to face a Barca side who went on to defeat Madrid 5-1.
Feb 04, 2019, 16:07 PM IST
Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr. lead Real Madrid to fourth straight La Liga win
The victory took Real Madrid to 42 points, cutting the gap on second-placed Atletico Madrid to two points ahead of next Saturday's city derby.
Feb 04, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
Real Madrid and Barcelona replace Manchester United as top earning clubs: Deloitte
Deloitte based their survey of the top 20 earning clubs in Europe on the annual financial statements of the company or group running each club, or other direct sources, covering the 2017/18 season.
Jan 24, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
Ousmane Dembele, Lionel Messi see off Levante but Barca Cup hopes in doubt
With Barca trailing 2-1 from the first leg, coach Ernesto Valverde recalled the club's all-time top scorer Messi as well as Jordi Alba and Ivan Rakitic while starting without first-choice striker Luis Suarez.
Jan 18, 2019, 11:56 AM IST
Lionel Messi on target again as Barcelona stretch La Liga lead
Lionel Messi, La Liga`s top scorer this season, opened his account for 2019 with his 16th goal, giving Barca a 20th-minute lead as he tucked the ball into the net from a tight angle after his initial shot was saved by Getafe keeper David Soria.
Jan 07, 2019, 14:23 PM IST
Ousmane Dembele issue will be handled internally: FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde
Valverde admitted he did not know the reasons underlying Dembele`s attitude.
Dec 11, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
Andre Iniesta statue to be made in his homeland in Albacete
In his two-decade-long stint with the Catalan giants, Iniesta bagged countless trophies and helped deliver Spain's first-ever World Cup with an extra-time winner in the final in 2010.
Oct 23, 2018, 20:37 PM IST
La Liga: Tests confirm a broken arm for FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi
Messi had to be substituted midway through the first half of his side`s 4-2 win at home to Sevilla after providing an assist and scoring a goal, before falling badly on his arm.
Oct 21, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
La Liga: Barcelona defensive problems mount with Thomas Vermaelen's torn hamstring
The Catalans were already short-staffed in central defence due to the prolonged absence of France international Samuel Umtiti who is out with a knee problem.
Oct 15, 2018, 21:40 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli says this won't be Lionel Messi's last World Cup
"I do not think this will be his last World Cup," Sampaoli said of his captain after announcing the starting 11 for Saturday's World Cup opener against Iceland.
Jun 16, 2018, 13:27 PM IST
Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic optimistic ahead of first game against Nigeria in FIFA World Cup 2018
Croatia, which boasts stars like Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, FC Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, has demonstrated its strong potential, especially in midfield and attack, he said.
Jun 14, 2018, 14:15 PM IST
Watford Football Club bag Barcelona Deulofeu
Barcelona today said they have sold Spanish striker Gerard Deulofeu to English Premier League side Watford, where he had been on loan since January, for 13 million euros (dollars).
Jun 11, 2018, 21:27 PM IST
