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Former Barcelona football player Xavi Hernandez and his wife Nuria Cunillera. AFP Photo

Xavi Hernandez donates 1 million euros to Barcelona hospital

Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol are among several Spanish sports stars to have donated or led...

4 April 2020 9:18 PM IST

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez. AP Photo

Luis Suarez 'hurt' by criticism of Barca players' pay cut delay

Footballers across Europe's top leagues came under fire as some clubs have made cuts to their non-playing staff or their...

3 April 2020 11:57 AM IST

In a stellar campaign from the Real Madrid star saw him score 42 goals across all competitions as Madrid added La Liga title to their defence of their Champions League crown. (Photo:AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi; Gianluigi Buffon to claim 'Best...

Ronaldo scooped the award after helping his side to the Champions League glory in 2016-17, scoring 12 goals in the...

25 Aug 2017 12:57 PM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi, Augusto Fernandez and Angel Di Maria at a training session in Ezeiza. (Photo: AFP)

Argentina, Uruguay in tectonic clash

Colombia are second in the standings on 24 points while Uruguay and Chile occupy the other two automatic spots on 23...

31 Aug 2017 5:38 AM IST

For three years the MSN Messi, Suarez and Neymar formed a thrilling front line arguably unrivalled in football history. In 110 matches together, they scored a combined 228 goals. (Photo: AFP)

What next for cash rich but Neymar-less Barcelona?

In Neymar's departing words: I made a trio with Messi and Suarez that made history. Conquered everything an athlete can...

5 Aug 2017 1:56 AM IST

Neymar moved to Barcelona in 2013 from Santos. (Photo: AFP)

Soccer: All about money

What these astronomical inter-club transfers do for the beautiful game is, however, open to question.

4 Aug 2017 12:31 AM IST

Neymar is also part of Barcelonas MSN strikeforce, which also features Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. (Photo:AP)

Neymar confirms Barcelona exit with emotional response to Messi's...

Responding to Messi's Instagram post, Neymar 'I'll miss you mate!' message.

3 Aug 2017 12:06 PM IST

The first of Lionel Messis two strikes just before half time brought up a century of goals between himself, Luis Suarez and Neymar. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: MSN star in Barcelona's win over Villarreal

This win takes Barcelona on to 84 points, three points more than second-placed Real Madrid.

7 May 2017 10:50 AM IST

Maradona last year branded the AFAs management a mafia .

Argentina in crisis as World Cup dream takes a hit

A power struggle broke out after the death of former AFA president Julio Grondona in 2014.

31 March 2017 3:59 AM IST

After winning 7-0 at home against Celtic, Barcelona may have the mental edge. But Celtic will have something to prove after their biggest European defeat. (Photo: AP)

Barcelona, Man City look to seal spots in last 16

Messi had hat tricks against Celtic and Man City in earlier Group C matches and has a total of 90 CL goals, including 7...

22 Nov 2016 4:55 PM IST

Lionel Messi drilled home at Alvess near post seven minutes into the second period for his 41st goal of the season. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi double edges six-goal thriller Barcelona's way

Barca needed to come from behind to keep the pressure on Madrid as Eliaquim Mangala headed Valencia in front.

20 March 2017 10:33 AM IST

Messi has become the face of the Catalan club and has four Champions League titles and eight Spanish league triumphs.(Photo: AP)

Messi stays quiet amidst rumours of leaving Barcelona

Everybody is talking about Lionel Messi's possible departure from Barcelona when his contract expires in 2018.

15 Nov 2016 2:15 PM IST