The Irish Times

Nine games in a decade when Pep was undone by ill luck or overthinking

Guardiola’s failures at Barcelona, then Bayern Munich and now Manchester City

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 17:56

New Barcelona manager Setien must bring style as well as silverware

The appointment of former Real Betis boss represents a huge gamble for the Catalans

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 08:20

Barcelona invests in preparing for the players of the future

Innovation hub works on nutrition, training regimens, injury management and even sleep patterns in search of an edge on the pitch

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 16:37

Bobby Charlton welcomes Jose Mourinho at Manchester United training ground

Club legend had previously criticised manager during his time at Real Madrid

Mon May 30 2016 - 21:46

Salty sea captain who is steering Barça towards historic waters

Having quelled Messi-led mutiny last season, Luis Enrique now aiming for double treble

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 21:30

Barcelona equal club record as Getafe are torn asunder

Spanish side in devastating form ahead of second leg with Arsenal

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 21:43

Mourinho’s managerial mastery evident as his rivals flounder

Portuguese quickly identified and then addressed Chelsea’s shortcomings

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 12:00

Vicente del Bosque: Spain’s quiet Conquistador

Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks out of place in an era of suave coaches prowling the touchline in designer suits

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 12:00

Luis Enrique officially unveiled at Barcelona

The former midfielder at the Nou Camp takes over from Gerardo Martino

Wed May 21 2014 - 14:35

Barcelona’s last major title chance slipping away

Getafe score last-minute equaliser at the Nou Camp

Sat May 03 2014 - 19:23

Real Madrid storm into final after early blitz against Bayern

Two goals each from Ramos and Ronaldo ends defending champion’s chances

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 22:02

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

Dani Alves bites back at racists

Barcelona defender has the last laugh after banana thrown onto pitch in Villareal

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 10:16

Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova dies aged 45

Throat cancer had forced Pep Guardiola’s successor to step down from post last summer

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 19:21

Nothing all that special about Chelsea manager’s clownish antics

Petulance and not ‘passion’ is the primary motivation for the Stamford Bridge boss

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 12:04

Neymar makes his mark as Barcelona triumph

Brazilian forward scores opener as Real Madrid lose first El Clásico of season

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 19:21

Martino to keep Fabregas at Barcelona

New coach has no intention of allowing midfielder join Manchester United

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 13:59

Barcelona confirm Martino as new coach

Former Argentina midfielder offered two-year deal to succeed Vilanova

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 11:06

Guus Hiddink quits Anzhi as Barcelona speculation mounts

Former Manchester United first-team coach René Meulensteen to succeed Dutchman

Mon Jul 22 2013 - 17:17

Heynckes rules out taking Barcelona job

Former Bayern coach insists he is happy in retirement, with his ‘animals and huge garden’

Sun Jul 21 2013 - 14:07

Vilanova resigns as Barcelona manager

Steps down to continue treatment for cancer and replacement will be named next week

Fri Jul 19 2013 - 19:57

Rooney remains Mourinho’s sole summer transfer target

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can afford to pay for striker

Thu Jul 18 2013 - 01:00

Barcelona insist Fabregas not for sale

Coach Tito Vilanova confident that former Arsenal midfielder wants to stay at Camp Nou

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 12:58

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

Real Madrid spend €39 million to land Illarramendi

Real Sociedad refuse to sell midfielder but Madrid activate player’s buy-out clause

Fri Jul 12 2013 - 21:24

Messi set to miss remainder of season with Barcelona

Damaged hamstring will sideline Argentine forward for two to three weeks

Tue May 14 2013 - 10:39

Barcelona making right noises but hard to see Bayern capitulating

German side have won 17 away games on the bounce and it’s over a year since they failed to score away goal

Wed May 01 2013 - 06:00

Maybe it’s not so easy standing in for Vilanova or Cody

Kilkenny and Barcelona find their seasons running in a curiously parallel fashion

Mon Apr 22 2013 - 07:00

‘Messi-dependent’ Barcelona wait on great man’s fitness

Star man included in squad to meet PSG but doubts persist over fitness

Wed Apr 10 2013 - 01:58