Articles tagged with: football

18 December 2019 04:41 PM

Tsunami Democràtic protesters gather in the surroundings of the Camp Nou stadium ahead of the clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, December 18, 2019 (by Aina Martí)

Pro-independence protest underway for Barça vs Madrid match – live updates

Tsunami Democràtic group distributes 100,000 banners reading 'Spain, sit and talk' amid heavy security measures

16 December 2019 02:16 PM

The 2019/20 Champions League round of 16 draw, which pitted Barcelona against Napoli, in Nyon (by Reuters)

Barcelona face Napoli in first Champions League knockout round

Controversy in the final minutes of the Handball World Championship final, while La Liga sees two 2-2 draws for the Catalan sides

Sports

11 December 2019 06:25 PM

A Barcelona fan holds a sign reading “Spain, Sit And Talk” at the Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Slavia Prague (by REUTERS/Albert Gea)

The possible scenarios of the Tsunami Democràtic protest at the clásico

Spanish football federation doesn’t rule out moving the game to a neutral venue, says some local media

Society

11 December 2019 12:50 PM

Catalan basketball player Marc Gasol celebrating his triumph with Toronto Raptors on June 13, 2019 (by Cary Edmondson/Reuters)

Catalan News invited to vote in Laureus World Sports Awards

The honours recognize outstanding individuals and teams from across the globe

Sports

09 December 2019 01:30 PM

Luis Suárez contorts his body to score an incredible back-heel goal against Mallorca (by REUTERS/Albert Gea)

Catalan teams now top and bottom of men’s and women’s football leagues

A terrible week for Espanyol has seen them move to bottom of La Liga, as Messi puts on a goals show celebrating his Ballon d’Or

Sports

03 December 2019 01:49 PM

Leo Messi celebrates scoring the only goal in the recent La Liga victory over Atletico Madrid (by REUTERS/Susana Vera)

Six magic Messi moments in 2019 celebrating his 6th Ballon d'Or

As the Barcelona captain wins the award recognising the world's best player for a record 6th time, we look back at some of the matches, goals, and assists that have defined his year

Sports

02 December 2019 09:37 PM

FC Barcelona's star Leo Messi, with his 6th Ballon d'Or on December 2, 2019 (by Christian Hartmann/Reuters)

Lionel Messi wins record 6th Ballon d’Or

Barcelona captain overtakes rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time list

Sports

02 December 2019 05:16 PM

Espanyol fans in Hungary celebrate topping their Europa League group (by REUTERS/Tamas Kaszas)

Espanyol win Europa League group with a game to spare

Playing in European competition for the first time in over a decade, the Catalan side are enjoying totally contrasting forunes in the league and on the continent

Sports