Leo Messi reveals he considered leaving Barcelona after tax problems
The footballer says he felt “mistreated” by the Spanish authorities, leading to the “worst moments” of his career
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Sports news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Why Víctor Valdés was fired as Barça youth coach after just three months
Heated disputes and public complaints have led to dismissal in latest chapter of tension between club and six-time Liga champion
Pablo Machín replaces David Gallego as Espanyol boss after wretched league run
The former Espanyol B boss guided the team to Europa League group stages but leaves the club in the relegation zone
Suárez stunner sparks Barcelona thumping of Sevilla
Losses for Espanyol and Catalan basketball sides but it was a glorious weekend for Marc Márquez
Catalan rider Marc Márquez clinches 6th MotoGP title
With 4 races to spare, 26-year-old gets closer to all-time best Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi
Record number of female participants run in la Mercè race
Victories for Barça but contrasting fortunes for Catalan basketball sides
Getafe CF 0–2 FC Barcelona: A capital victory
Goals from Luis Suárez and Junior Firpo gave Barça three well-earned points at a traditionally difficult stadium
Barça return to winning ways but Messi injury causes concern
After their worst start to a season for 25 years, Valverde's men found the victory they needed but doubts still remain
Messi, back from injury, powerless to stop Barça crisis
Espanyol celebrate a European point but lie in domestic relegation zone, while Márquez has one hand on 6th MotoGP title
Catalan star named Basketball World Cup MVP as Spain glides to victory
Marc Márquez wins dramatic San Marino Grand Prix, while Ansu Fati continues to lead the way for Barça
Catalan NBA stars power national team to Basketball World Cup QF
Barcelona’s women’s team thrashed the future Real Madrid, and a Catalan silver medal at the US Open
Ansu Fati becomes youngest Barça league scorer ever to save blaugrana blushes
Disappointment for Espanyol, while Catalans conquer Mont Blanc and the Basketball World Cup
Two Catalan teams in European football competitions for first time in 12 years
FC Barcelona in a tricky Champions League group, while RCD Espanyol in Europa League after surviving three qualifying rounds
FC Barcelona immortalizes Johan Cruyff
Statue unveiled at Camp Nou ahead of inauguration of stadium with player and coach legend’s name
Barcelona field 16 year-old in victory over Real Betis
Catalonia also saw success in MotoGP, kayaking and mountain running this weekend
Read the latest sports news, updates, and analysis from Catalonia, including professional football sides FC Barcelona, Espanyol, Girona, as well as Barça Femení and their team of global superstars including Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, as well as major events taking place here like the America’s Cup sailing race, the Vuelta a España cycling Grand Tour, and off-field issues like Barcelona’s Negreira referee payments case and the development of the Camp Nou.