Barcelona FC

'Iniesta irreplaceable'

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique believes there isn't another player in world football who can adequately replace what injured captain Andres Iniesta brings the Catalan giants.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Football: Barcelona end Sociedad hoodoo, Atletico cruise

Barcelona ended a decade-long drought without winning away to Real Sociedad on Thursday as Neymar's first-half penalty handed the Spanish champions a 1-0 Copa del Rey quarter-final, first leg lead.
20 January 2017, 05:06 AM

Football: Man Utd dethrone Real Madrid as cash kings

Manchester United's relative failure on the pitch has not been reflected off it as for the first time in over a decade they top Deloitte's Football Money League for revenue in the 2015/16 season.
19 January 2017, 05:35 AM

Rafinha blow for Barca

Barcelona's Brazilian international midfielder Rafinha is set for a spell on the sidelines after the Catalan giants confirmed he has pulled his right hamstring on Tuesday.
17 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Football: Van Gaal ends coaching career after family tragedy

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has ended his coaching career following a family tragedy, Dutch media reported on Tuesday.
17 January 2017, 09:17 AM

5-star Barca close gap

Luis Suarez scored twice and Lionel Messi continued his sensational form as Barcelona moved to within two points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday with a 5-0 rout of Las Palmas.
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Football: Barcelona remove director Gratacos after Messi remarks

Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.
14 January 2017, 05:03 AM

Messi magic sends Barca into Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi's third goal from a free-kick in as many games this year secured Barcelona's place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey as the holders beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 to edge through 4-3 on aggregate on Wednesday.
12 January 2017, 01:51 AM

Football: Barcelona ‘obliged’ to fight back, says Luis Suarez

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez insists the Catalans are "obliged" to chase down Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, despite losing more ground on the European champions in a 1-1 draw at Villarreal on Sunday.
9 January 2017, 05:30 AM

Football: Barcelona lose first leg of cup tie in fiery Bilbao affair

King's Cup holders Barcelona have a fight on their hands if they are to remain in the competition after losing a fiery first leg of their last-16 tie at Athletic Club 2-1 on Thursday despite playing the final 10 minutes with a two-man advantage.
6 January 2017, 09:39 AM

Cillessen out for 2 weeks

Barcelona's back-up goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen will be sidelined for around two weeks due to a leg injury, the La Liga giants announced Friday.
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Barca hammer Hercules

Turkey international Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as holders Barcelona thrashed third-division side Hercules 7-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Barcelona pummel Hercules in Copa del Rey

Turkey international Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as holders Barcelona thrashed third-division side Hercules 7-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.
22 December 2016, 06:35 AM

Bartomeu sings Messi song

Barcelona star Lionel Messi should win the Ballon d'Or award every year, according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, after the Argentine was beaten to the prize by Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

'I don't think about how many he scores': Luis Enrique backs Neymar

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says Neymar's performances remain at their peak, despite the Brazilian's flagging goal tally this season.
21 December 2016, 06:31 AM

Football: Messi deserves Ballon d'Or every year, says Bartomeu

Barcelona star Lionel Messi should win the Ballon d'Or award every year, according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, after the Argentine was beaten to the prize by Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
21 December 2016, 05:13 AM

Football: Suarez hopes new deal forthcoming for ‘PlayStation’ Messi

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez hopes teammate Lionel Messi will follow his lead by signing a long-term contract to see out the remainder of his prime years at the Camp Nou.
20 December 2016, 06:27 AM

Football: Barcelona withdraw appeal over fines for pro-Catalan flags

Barcelona have agreed to withdraw an appeal against fines imposed by UEFA last year after their supporters waved pro-Catalan independence flags at two matches, European soccer's governing body said on Monday.
20 December 2016, 05:42 AM

Suarez and Messi deliver Barca's derby delight

Luis Suarez celebrates his bumper new five-year Barcelona deal in style with a double as the champions defeated Espanyol 4-1 in the Catalan derby to move to within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
18 December 2016, 22:21 PM

Suarez 'feels special' at Barca

Luis Suarez on Friday said he was delighted after signing his lucrative contract extension at Barcelona through to June 2021.
17 December 2016, 18:00 PM