La Liga Preview: History repeats itself in several grounds as new season kicks off
FC Barcelona need to shake off their depression following the loss of Neymar and their Supercup hammering to Real Madrid when Betis visit the Camp Nou on Sunday night, but although Barca will kick off as favorites, they can expect problems against a rival who have a new coach in Quique Setien and who appear to have done good business over the summer.
Aug 17, 2017, 16:30 PM ISTFC Barcelona sign Brazilian midfielder Paulinho for 40 million Euros
Barcelona have also made bids for Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele and Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
Aug 14, 2017, 19:28 PM ISTWATCH: Lionel Messi posts farewell video on Instagram for Neymar; FC Barcelona confirm record move
Barcelona have confirmed that Neymar has asked for permission to leave the club with PSG expected to complete a GBP 198m transfer early next week.
Aug 02, 2017, 19:32 PM ISTBrazilian striker Neymar staying at FC Barcelona, hints Gerard Pique
Neymar has held talks with Barca President Josep Maria Bartomeu, with many believing he is using the uncertainty in order to push for yet another new contract with Barcelona.
Jul 24, 2017, 15:20 PM ISTBarcelona agree to sign Benfica full back Nelson Semedo
Semedo broke into Benfica`s first team in 2015 and made 46 appearances last season as they won a league and cup double.
Jul 14, 2017, 09:00 AM ISTIt's confirmed! Barcelona extend Lionel Messi contract until 2021
The 30-year-old Argentina international joined FC Barcelona in 2000 when he was just 13 years old in the youth training centre.
Jul 05, 2017, 23:54 PM ISTLionel Messi's wedding: Football fraternity, showbiz stars gear up for Argentine's superstar's grand event
Uruguayan pop bands Rombai and Marama plus singer Karina, wife of Argentina footballer Sergio Aguero, will perform at the dance.
Jun 29, 2017, 10:35 AM ISTYoungster Carles Alena signs new Barcelona deal
It is still not certain whether Alena will spend next season with the first team or continue with the B-team.
Jun 28, 2017, 22:20 PM ISTLionel Messi will not join Manchester City, feels chief executive Ferran Soriano
Messi has been linked with a move to the Etihad ever since his mentor, Pep Guardiola, first joined the Manchester club last summer.
Jun 16, 2017, 11:12 AM ISTReal Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo replaces Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus as new face of FIFA 18
It will be the first time that the Portuguese star will be featured on the cover of EA Sports' popular video game franchise.
Jun 06, 2017, 16:58 PM ISTManchester United ranked as Europe's most valuable football club
Bayern Munich remain in fourth place, while Manchester City edge past Arsenal to take fifth spot, both with enterprise values of just under 1.7 billion.
May 31, 2017, 11:15 AM ISTBarcelona confirm Ernesto Valverde as new manager at Camp Nou
Luis Enrique signed off his three seasons in charge with a ninth trophy of his reign in Saturday`s Copa del Rey final against Alaves.
May 29, 2017, 23:15 PM ISTCopa del Rey Final 2017: Luis Enrique eyes one last trophy with Barcelona
The Catalans missed out on La Liga to Real Madrid last weekend and were dumped out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by Juventus.
May 27, 2017, 09:00 AM ISTLa Liga: Real Madrid, Barcelona register wins to set up final day title showdown
Madrid visit Celta in their game in hand on Wednesday and then travel to Malaga, whilst Barca host Eibar on the final day next Sunday.
May 15, 2017, 10:49 AM ISTNeymar cleared of fraud but corruption trial awaits
Prosecutors said in November that Neymar should be fined 10 million euros ($11 million) and handed a two-year jail sentence.
May 05, 2017, 11:02 AM ISTLa Liga: Lionel Messi strikes twice as Barcelona hammer Osasuna 7-1
A huge "Thanks Leo" banner was raised before kick-off at the Camp Nou, whilst many fans imitated Messi`s goal celebration by raising Barca shirts with Messi`s name on the back in the 10th minute.
Apr 27, 2017, 09:17 AM ISTBarcelona vs Real Madrid: Lionel Messi eyeing 500 as Barca bid to reignite season in El Clasico
n complete contrast to Ronaldo, who almost single-handily dragged Real Madrid through against Bayern Munich 24 hours earlier, the five-time world player of the year looked dejected as the game drew to its inevitable conclusion before sloping off at the final whistle.
Apr 21, 2017, 09:54 AM ISTLa Liga: Reinvented Cristiano Ronaldo poised to make decisive Clasico impact against rivals Barcelona
Ronaldo is no longer untouchable, with Zinedine Zidane happy to rest him for less important games so that he arrives in top condition for the big clashes. He sat out the 3-2 win over Sporting Gijon on Saturday so he could feature against Bayern on Tuesday and in the Clasico.
Apr 21, 2017, 09:43 AM ISTChampions League: Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund clutching European lifelines
A subdued Dortmund lost 3-2 at home to the French Ligue 1 leaders -- clearly affected by the triple bomb blast the day before that forced a 24-hour postponement of the game and left Spanish defender Marc Bartra in hospital with a broken wrist.
Apr 19, 2017, 10:04 AM ISTChampions League: Up against Juventus next, Barcelona eye another famous comeback with semi-final in sight
Barca welcome back midfielder Sergio Busquets from suspension, while Juve are hopeful Dybala will be ready after he came off in the 2-0 weekend win at Pescara with a sprained ankle.
Apr 17, 2017, 09:39 AM IST