Messi to stay at FC Barcelona this season to avoid legal dispute with club
Announcement ends tense period in which player and club were at odds over contractual situation
September 4, 2020 06:05 PM
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Barça president accused of corruption in Catalan police investigation
Mossos d’Esquadra raided the club offices in the wake of the ‘Barçagate’ scandal
September 4, 2020 03:02 PM
Leo Messi could be closer to staying after meeting ends with no resolution
Player’s representative and father, Jorge Messi, met with club president Bartomeu on Wednesday
September 3, 2020 08:43 PM
Messi hopes for amicable departure, but contract clause will be key in deal
Barça’s all-time top goalscorer could leave for free or come with a €700 million price tag, depending on legal interpretations
August 31, 2020 05:19 PM
Messi and Barça might entangle in legal battle as player wants to quit
Superstar requests to leave on a free transfer but FC Barcelona says contract clause enabling it expired on June 10
August 26, 2020 11:23 AM
Huge challenges on and off the pitch lie ahead for Koeman and Barça
If Dutchman succeeds as manager, he may only be able to paper over deep-rooted, institutional cracks
August 20, 2020 02:54 PM
Ronald Koeman appointed new Barça manager
Eric Abidal leaves role of sporting director as club aim for wholesale changes following Bayern thrashing
August 19, 2020 11:40 AM
Quique Setién sacked as Barça coach after Champions League humiliation
Name of new manager to be announced in coming days as part of "wide restructuring" of the first team
August 17, 2020 08:32 PM
Barcelona marathon canceled due to Covid-19
The next edition of the race is scheduled for November 7, 2021
August 14, 2020 02:32 PM
Disaster and humiliation as Espanyol are relegated from La Liga
The season started brightly in Europe for the blue-and-whites but ended with a hugely painful relegation confirmed with a loss at Barcelona
July 9, 2020 04:28 PM
Government endorses joint Barcelona – Pyrenees bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
President Torra says event could be 'first green' games in history
June 26, 2020 03:48 PM
The survival of sports clubs in times of coronavirus
The Union of Catalan Sports Federations estimates that 50% of clubs will close if further measures are not taken
June 18, 2020 08:44 PM
Hotels and sports venues used as hospitals return to usual use
16 establishments prepare for tourists in Barcelona while sports venues are expected to open on June 22
June 11, 2020 04:46 PM
La Liga return confirmed for June 11 as first fixtures released
Barça travel to Mallorca while Espanyol host Alavés as football comes back after Covid-19 pandemic
June 1, 2020 11:03 AM
Golf courses and padel courts in Western Pyrenees welcome first returning players
Enhanced security measures see equipment regularly disinfected and access limited
May 14, 2020 05:25 PM
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