Barcelona

Barcelona raise 1.45 bn euros for Camp Nou rebuild

Barcelona said on Monday they had secured 1.45 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in funding for a redevelopment plan and would start the renovation of the Camp Nou stadium on June 1.
24 April 2023, 21:00 PM

Ferran Torres earns Barca narrow win over Atletico Madrid

After two consecutive goalless draws, second-place Real Madrid cut into Barcelona's lead by beating Celta Vigo on Saturday, but Torres's low first-half finish restored their advantage to 11 points with eight games remaining
23 April 2023, 17:53 PM

Xavi hails 'fearless' 15-year-old Yamal after Barca call-up

The Spanish forward is the youngest ever player to enter a Barcelona squad for an official game
23 April 2023, 04:58 AM

Alves claims consensual sex in assault case

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves said on Monday he had consensual sex with a woman who has accused him of sexual assault, changing his version of what happened in a Barcelona nightclub in late December.
17 April 2023, 14:56 PM

Barcelona have not cheated, insists chief Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted Monday his club never tried to cheat amid investigations into payments made to a former refereeing chief.
17 April 2023, 14:27 PM

Barca fail to find the net in Getafe stalemate

 Leaders Barcelona played out a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe battled for a home point in a hard-fought game on Sunday.
16 April 2023, 18:24 PM

Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca: Xavi

Gavi signed a contract renewal with Barcelona until 2026 in September but because of the club's financial difficulties, they have not been able to register it with La Liga
15 April 2023, 14:02 PM

I hope to play with Messi next season at Barca: Lewandowski

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski would love Lionel Messi to return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, he said on Tuesday.
11 April 2023, 15:24 PM

‘Leo generates excitement’

Barcelona supporters chanted Lionel Messi's name again after 10 minutes, representing the World Cup winner's former Barca shirt number, amid hopes he could return to his former club after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires
11 April 2023, 03:49 AM

Below par Barcelona held to 0-0 draw by Girona in LaLiga

Barcelona extended their lead at the top of LaLiga to 13 points despite being held to a goalless draw by mid-table Girona in their Catalan derby at the Camp Nou on Monday.
10 April 2023, 21:48 PM

‘If Madrid have switched off, it's because of Barca’

Champions Madrid lost 3-2 at home against Villarreal on Saturday and league leaders Barca can move 15 points clear of Los Blancos with a win at home against Girona on Monday
10 April 2023, 03:23 AM

Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Valladolid

Karim Benzema scored three goals in seven first-half minutes as Real Madrid thrashed Real Valladolid 6-0 on Sunday to cut Barcelona's lead in LaLiga to 12 points.
2 April 2023, 16:22 PM

Lewandowski hits brace as Barca move closer to title

While the Catalan side took another step towards their 27th LaLiga title, Real will look for a win against Valladolid on Sunday to keep their slim hopes alive
2 April 2023, 01:04 AM

Barca 'open to the possibility' of re-signing Messi

Barcelona admitted they are in contact with Lionel Messi about bringing him back to the club when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June.
1 April 2023, 06:58 AM

Ansu Fati's father 'annoyed', would move son from Barca

Ansu Fati's father Bori Fati said Wednesday he was annoyed with how Barcelona are treating his son and would prefer for the forward to move clubs.
30 March 2023, 02:52 AM

Barcelona defender Araujo suffers thigh injury

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo suffered a thigh injury during the El Clasico victory over Real Madrid, the La Liga leaders said on Monday.
20 March 2023, 15:24 PM

Barca close to ending Madrid’s lead after 100th win

Counting only competitive fixtures, the result was also the 100th for Barça against their eternal rival
20 March 2023, 09:34 AM

Xavi warns Barca ‘can't relax’ after Madrid win

The victory dents Madrid's ambitions of retaining the title and leaves the Catalans close to lifting the trophy for the first time since 2019
20 March 2023, 05:52 AM

Xavi and Ancelotti at odds over disallowed Asensio goal

Barcelona won 2-1 as Franck Kessie struck the winner in stoppage time to send his team 12 points clear at the top of La Liga, but with the score poised at 1-1 with 10 minutes remaining, Asensio netted to put Madrid ahead
20 March 2023, 03:21 AM

Raphinha strikes again to give Barca win at Athletic

Repeating the combination of provider and scorer from last week's 1-0 win at Valencia, Raphinha netted a thunderous strike right on halftime after a brilliant pass by midfielder Sergio Busquets who spotted the Brazilian ghosting behind the defence
13 March 2023, 02:17 AM