The Irish Times

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Barcelona close to Spotify deal that includes Camp Nou naming rights

Music platform would also sponsor the Catalan club’s men’s and women’s team

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 19:36

Aubameyang move shows how fortunes can change in the blink of an eye

When attitudes are perceived to be wrong, when conflict arises, Arteta does not tend to negotiate

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 22:00

Ousmane Dembélé’s Barcelona career sadly ending much the way it went

The Catalan club’s decision not to play him hurts them more than the player

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 16:50

Once-proud Barcelona rocked by most humbling Champions League exit of all

Scale of club’s decline obvious as former giants crash out

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 17:53

The stars finally align for Xavi to return to Barcelona as manager

Former Barça star reveals he turned down job twice before deciding the time was right

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 22:30

Laporta admits he has been in contact with Xavi about becoming Barca boss

Ronald Koeman was sacked as manager after Wednesday’s defeat at Rayo Vallecano

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 20:42

Koeman’s sacking by Barcelona the inevitable culmination of a long goodbye

Club is in freefall and president Laporta had been trying since the summer to replace the Dutch man

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 18:50

Has the sun set on Barcelona’s glory years?

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Teenager Pedri agrees new Barcelona deal with €1bn release clause

18-year-old Spanish midfielder has agreed a deal to remain at the Nou Camp until 2026

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 15:51

Ronald Koeman points to injuries after Barcelona draw with Cadiz

Barca manager was dismissed in the dying seconds of the game for dissent

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 10:08

Karim Benzema extends Real Madrid contract to 2023

Spanish club inserts release clause of €1bn into deal for 33-year-old striker

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 21:47

Pochettino leaves open possibility of Messi making PSG debut on Friday

‘We haven’t decided the squad yet and we will assess whether Messi can be a part of it’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 14:34

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman admits Lionel Messi exit ‘still hard to understand’

Player will hold a press conference on Sunday morning to officially bid the club farewell

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 15:21

PSG believe signing Messi would work within financial fair play rules

A direct approach from Messi to Mauricio Pochettino has changed the dynamic

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 12:56

Barcelona now the club where everyone can be sold off except Messi

Catalan club insist that they are no longer concerned about Messi leaving

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 17:21

Lionel Messi set to take wage cut as part of new five-year deal with Barcelona

Club in talks with Atletico Madrid about swapping Antoine Griezmann for Saúl

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 17:09

Lionel Messi is smiling again as Barça head into key El Clásico

Summer storm has calmed but star’s future remains uncertain as club battles big debts

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 10:00

Haaland’s agent holds talks with Barcelona and Real Madrid

Top striker’s representatives will also speak to Man City and Chelsea in coming weeks

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 18:09

What are Messi’s options if he can force a Barcelona exit?

If he does leave the Catalan capital, Messi may surprise everyone with his next move

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 08:34

Laporta eyes Pep Guardiola return if elected Barcelona president

He was running the Catalan club when the Man City boss became manager in 2008

Tue May 12 2020 - 14:14

Ken Early: Barca shut Camp Nou in solidarity with Catalan vote

Many on the board believed it was wrong to play on the day of the Catalan referendum

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 07:00

Johan Cruyff transformed Barca not once but twice

Dutch master helped redefine the club which became renowned for attacking football

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 23:45

Pep Guardiola returns to Camp Nou determined to outfox old team-mate

Luis Enrique has endured criticism but he has overseen rejuvenation of Barcelona

Wed May 06 2015 - 01:48

Emotional farewell for former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova

His children lead tributes at funeral attended by club players and officials

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 21:21

Neymar’s transfer and new manager’s tactics weighing Barca down

Going into another El Clasico much seems to have changed at the Camp Nou

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 10:00

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigns

Decision comes after lawsuit alleges Rosell misappropriated funds from the signing of striker Neymar

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 22:00

Referees on a hiding to nothing in El Clásico

Media start the onslaught on officals even before the game has started

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 01:59

Achtung Barca: Guardiola bites back – and he could get Messi

Tension between Bayern’s manager and Barcelona president Sandro Rosell may cause problems for the Catalans

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 11:00