Tag: FC Barcelona

Ansu Fati becomes youngest ever FC Barcelona goalscorer in La Liga

The striker, at the age of just 16 years and 304 days, now leads the list of most precocious goalscorers in a Barca shirt.

September 1, 2019

Champions League: Lionel Messi leads Barcelona to 3-0 win over Liverpool

The Reds were better than the score showed, but will need some magic next week at Anfield to give themselves a chance of victory in Europe's elite club competition a year after losing in the final to Real Madrid.

May 2, 2019

Messi-inspired Barcelona seal another La Liga title

With the La Liga title locked up and a finalist in the Copa del Rey, Barca can now concentrate on the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Liverpool next Wednesday at Camp Nou.

April 28, 2019

Barca toy with United, Ajax knock out Juventus

FC Barcelona booked their berth in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in four years. Meanwhile, Ajax swept Juventus aside in the second half.

April 17, 2019

Barcelona decide not to play La Liga game in US

Barca were to play their away game against Girona in Miami on January 26, but following a meeting of Barca's board of directors on Monday, a statement said they had changed their opinion, reports Xinhua.

December 11, 2018

Iniesta says Barcelona capable of big things this season

Former FC Barcelona midfield star Andres Iniesta, now at Japanese club Vissel Kobe, said he believes his former club is capable of big things this football season. The 34-year-old Spaniard said Barcelona’s summer signings had bolstered the squad and put them in contention for both the Spanish and European competitions, reports Efe. “Barcelona look strong, …

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August 28, 2018

Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto still disappointed about missing FIFA World Cup

"Now there's a new manager and I hope to get another chance, but first I have to concentrate on Barca," the young defender said.

July 31, 2018

Ex-FC Barcelona head arraigned for corruption linked to Brazilian football body

A judge at Spain’s national court on Friday ordered the arraignment of a former president of Catalan football giants FC Barcelona and his wife on charges of money laundering, belonging to a criminal organisation and embezzling funds from Brazil’s football federation, CBF. Judge Carmen Lamela said in a court finding that Sandro Rosell, his spouse …

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June 30, 2018

Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta made his first appearance at Vissel Kobe since signing for the Japanese side, greeting thousands of fans and vowing to make his new club the biggest in Asia. Wearing the number eight shirt — like he did at Barcelona — the 34-year-old World Cup winner attended a welcome ceremony at the …

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May 26, 2018

Barcelona honours Andres Iniesta

FC Barcelona bid their official farewell to long-time captain Andres Iniesta with an event at Camp Nou that highlighted the legendary midfielder’s role in the team’s tremendous success over the past decade. Iniesta, 34, joined the Barcelona organisation as a 12-year-old, playing in the youth divisions and the B team before being promoted to the …

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May 19, 2018

FC Barcelona win again while Madrid suffer another defeat in La Liga

FC Barcelona continued their incredible unbeaten run in the La Liga with a 5-1 home win over Villarreal, who themselves needed a win to assure a place in next season's Europa League, while Sevilla defeated Real Madrid 3-2 to climb to the seventh spot.

May 10, 2018

Roma eliminate Barcelona from Champions League

AS Roma upset FC Barcelona 3-0 in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final, advancing to the last-four of Europe’s elite club football tournament for the first time since 1983 by virtue of their away goal in Spain. The Catalan giants entered Tuesday’s showdown here leading 4-1 after the first leg only to lave …

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April 11, 2018

Brazil beat Russia in World Cup test run

FC Barcelona pair Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho struck late goals as Brazil recovered from a slow start to beat Russia 3-0 in their international friendly here. Inter Milan defender Miranda also scored with a second-half header at the recently refurbished Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, which will host the Word Cup final on July 15, reports …

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March 24, 2018

Bad diet was the reason I used to vomit on pitch: Lionel Messi

There were concerns over Messi's state of health and many thought the five-time Ballon d'Or might have an illness.

March 20, 2018

I have become less selfish now, admits Lionel Messi

Messi, 30, racked up 100 Champions League goals with a brace against Chelsea on Wednesday and is Spanish La Liga's top scorer with 24 goals.

March 18, 2018

UEFA Champions League quarterfinals fixtures revealed

UEFA Champions League quarterfinals fixtures have been revealed and some grand clashes are ahead for the fans. Premier League leaders Manchester City will play Liverpool while Real Madrid will take on Juventus in the last eight stage of the Champions League. Meanwhile, German powerhouse Bayern Munich have been drawn against Sevilla and Barcelona have to …

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March 16, 2018

Chelsea revives EPL hopes before playing Barcelona

Chelsea revived its hopes for a top-four English Premier League spot with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the Stamford Bridge, reassuring the team prior to its match against Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16. Antonio Conte’s team, currently in the fifth spot in the EPL, bounced back from four defeats on …

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March 11, 2018