Spain's sports minister defends vaccination of footballers ahead of European Championship
Vaccine rollout in Catalonia has only reached those aged 45-49 but many players are half that age
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Fans return to professional football and basketball games again in Catalonia
Girona FC welcomed 1,500 supporters at their first promotion playoff game, while Joventut will allow 1,000 for their ACB quarter-final against Barça
Barça Femení ‘open doors’ for future generations with historic first European title
Blaugrana hammer Chelsea 4-0 in Champions League final to set up unprecedented treble in record-breaking season
Fans to return to stadiums across Spain in regions with low Covid incidence rate
Catalan teams won’t yet be able to play in front of their supporters, but criteria could be determinative next season
Spanish government cools on idea of allowing fans into stadiums
Rumours had suggested supporters could return to pro football and basketball grounds for final games of the season
Spanish government considering allowing fans into stadiums for final games of season
The weekend of May 9 is heralded as a possible return date for both professional football and basketball competitions
Laporta’s Super League positioning another symptom of Barça’s grave financial woes
As debts and fan fury mount, new president says it's “absolutely necessary” that big clubs have say on distribution of wealth
Laporta’s Super League positioning another symptom of Barça’s grave financial woes
As debts and fan fury mount, new president says it's “absolutely necessary” that big clubs have say on distribution of wealth
‘It’s not a sport’ - Pep Guardiola slams proposed Super League
The Catalan’s comments go against the position of his club, Manchester City, as one of the founding members of the competition
Barça among founding members of controversial prospective European Super League
Proposal for elite breakaway competition criticized as “selfish” as UEFA threatens strong punishments
Imported Sports - Gaelic football among the Irish community
Catalonia’s diverse immigrant population have brought new traditions and sports to our shores
Spanish football federation stirs political controversy by avoiding referring to Kosovo as a country
Statement lashes out at “destructive” attitude of Spain toward Kosovo ever since declaring independence in 2008
The four main challenges that lie ahead for Joan Laporta as president of Barça
Eye-watering levels of debt, the ageing squad, the future of Leo Messi, and club infrastructure will cause immediate concerns for the new board
Joan Laporta wins back FC Barcelona presidency with overwhelming support
With 54% of votes, Laporta will lead the club again 18 years after his first election win, hoping to bring back past glory despite financial trouble
Meet the candidates for the FC Barcelona presidential election
One of Joan Laporta, Victor Font, or Toni Freixa will take over a club with grave financial instability and huge challenges
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