Barcelona FC

Xavi to replace Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona boss

The former Spanish forward is currently the manager of Qatar Stars League football club Al Sadd. When he was asked about coaching Barca, he said it is his "dream" to coach the club.

Jan 12, 2020, 19:27 PM IST

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez wins Gamper trophy for Barcelona in final seconds

Barca coach Ernesto Valverde made a number of substitutions and the team began to up the energy after the break.

Aug 05, 2019, 13:16 PM IST

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner rules out Neymar's transfer

Neymar has been keen to leave PSG just two years after his world-record 222 million pounds move from Barcelona.

Aug 05, 2019, 13:02 PM IST

Former Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui open to EPL switch

In 2018, Lopetegui was not only sacked by Spain days before the World Cup, but was also subsequently fired by Real Madrid three months into the season.

Feb 14, 2019, 16:12 PM IST

Barcelona set to swoop for prolific Uruguayan Cristhian Stuani--reports

Stuani has spent most of his career as a prolific forward for lesser known clubs, playing for the likes of Spanish sides Levante and Espanyol as well as English club Middlesbrough, where he spent two years before joining Girona in 2017.

Jan 15, 2019, 16:29 PM IST

Copa del Rey: Barcelona fall flat against Levante in last-16 first leg

Barcelona and Levante will now meet in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 tie at the Nou Camp on January 18. 

Jan 11, 2019, 10:52 AM IST

Neymar not immune to criticism, says Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe, Neymar and Cavani have linked up to devastating effect this season, with the trio combining to score 24 goals through PSG`s first 12 league matches.

Nov 12, 2017, 19:10 PM IST

Barcelona to offer lifetime deal to Lionel Messi

Messi, 30, agreed on a four-year deal with Barcelona in July, although has not officially signed it yet.

Oct 21, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

Barcelona play La Liga match behind closed doors

In the run-up to the referendum, La Liga boss Javier Tebas had warned Barcelona that the Catalan club would be expelled if the region seceded.

Oct 01, 2017, 20:19 PM IST

RFEF threatens to expel Barcelona FC if Catalonia secedes from Spain

Catalonia is home to the world`s second-most-valuable club, with five-times European champions Barca a mainstay of Spain`s La Liga whose boss, Javier Tebas, has said the club would not be allowed to remain in the league in the event of secession.

Sep 29, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

Barcelona on frontline of Catalan independence debate

Catalonia's independance debate has put Barca's "more than a club" motto to the test.

Sep 29, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Barcelona FC focusing on football, not Catalan independence

The behaviour of fans at Barca`s 99,000 capacity Camp Nou will be under the spotlight as they host Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday, whilst the potentially historic vote is taking place.

Sep 28, 2017, 00:09 AM IST

Barcelona win as Lionel Messi hits brace to pass 350 La Liga goals

The five-time World Player of the Year missed from the penalty spot for the 20th time in his career as Fernando Pacheco produced a stunning save midway through the first half.

Aug 27, 2017, 08:14 AM IST

Barcelona's Luis Suarez to continue recovery from injury with Uruguay

Suarez suffered trauma to his right knee in Barca`s 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Aug. 16, with a club medical report stating he would be out of action for four weeks.

Aug 26, 2017, 08:33 AM IST

Barcelona call for disciplinary action against La Liga president

Barcelona have asked Spain`s Court for Sport (TAD) to open disciplinary proceedings against La Liga chief Javier Tebas after he criticised the team`s reaction to an empty bottle being thrown in from the stands during a goal celebration. 

Oct 28, 2016, 00:06 AM IST

Champions League: Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti begin European quest with new clubs

Celtic face a formidable task as they travel to five-time winners Barcelona, where the Scottish champions suffered their joint-heaviest European defeat -- losing 6-1 at the Nou Camp in their last group stage participation in 2013.

Sep 12, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

Can Barcelona win the Champions League 2016-17? Five reasons why it can!

Blessed with three South American maestros in Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, Barcelona possess the most potent attack in world football in the `MSN`.

Sep 12, 2016, 05:49 AM IST

La Liga: Luis Suarez hits four in 8-0 rout; Cristiano Ronaldo injured

Rakitic, Messi, Bartra and Neymar were also on target as Barca reasserted their control on the Spanish title race. 

Apr 21, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

Legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff dies at 68 after cancer battle

The Dutchman "died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer", said a statement on Cruyff`s official website.

Mar 25, 2016, 01:48 AM IST

Neymar: Barcelona star ordered to pay $113,000 in taxes owed to Brazil

Neymar was accused of not paying 63.3 million reais in taxes between 2011 and 2013 but his parents said he was not a partner in the firms the judge said were part-owned by the player.

Jan 28, 2016, 10:23 AM IST