FC Barcelona

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

FC Barcelona to start 2018-19 preseason on July 11

FC Barcelona will start their 2018-19 preseason on July 11 with those footballers who are not participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Catalan club announced on Saturday.

Jun 09, 2018, 19:36 PM IST

Champions League: Roma coach says squad must be clinical against Barçelona

Roma are set to host Barçelona on Tuesday in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

Apr 10, 2018, 06:57 AM IST

Champions League: Barcelona cruise 4-1 against AS Roma

The 90,000-plus at Camp Nou rose to cheer Lionel Messi before the start of the contest to honour Barcelona superstar for his recent 100th goal in Champions League play.

Apr 06, 2018, 10:20 AM IST

UEFA Champions League 2018: Lionel Messi masterclass as FC Barcelona sink Chelsea FC 3-0 in Round of 16

Lionel Messi's double strike took him past the 100-goal mark in Champions League games.

Mar 15, 2018, 06:39 AM IST

FC Barcelona sign Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho for 160 million euros in 3rd richest deal

The deal for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder will be the third biggest in football after the 222 million euros Paris Saint-Germain paid Barcelona for Brazilian star Neymar last year and the 120 million euros that Kylian Mbappe will cost PSG from Monaco once the French player's loan period with the Ligue 1 champions is completed.

Jan 07, 2018, 13:32 PM IST