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Champions Barcelona have been practically in a league of their own in the last two seasons and are favourites to win a third consecutive title. (Photo: AFP)

La Liga set for close-run race after Barca, Real, Atletico transfer blitz

Portuguese teenager Joao Felix will be the player to watch at the Wanda Metropolitano after an 126-million-euro move from Benfica.

16 Aug 2019 3:55 PM

Eight league titles in 11 years and four Copa del Reys in five has done little to eradicate the pain of repeated failures in the Champions League. (Photo: AFP)

Barca favourites for La Liga success but European failure drives desire for change

After finishing 11 points clear of Atletico Madrid last season, Barca signed Atleti's most dangerous player in Antoine Griezmann.

13 Aug 2019 3:33 PM

"In the last training session, first-team player Neto suffered a bruise on his left wrist," a club statement read. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona keeper Neto suffers wrist injury in training

The required recovery time will be known on Monday but Neto is unlikely to be fit for Barca's opening La Liga game away to Athletic Bilbao.

12 Aug 2019 10:17 AM

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde revealed that it is unlikely that Lionel Messi will feature in the club's La Liga opener. (Photo: AP)

Messi unlikely to play La Liga opener

Messi is currently suffering from a calf strain and due to this he even missed Barcelona's trip to the United States.

11 Aug 2019 4:30 PM

Paris Saint-Germain revealed on Saturday that Neymar transfer talks are "more advanced than before" after the Brazilian was dropped for the French champions' opening Ligue 1 match with Nimes. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar out of PSG opener, exit talks 'more advanced than before' - club

Sporting director Leonardo confirmed that the Brazilian was near the exit but that PSG were "not yet ready to give its approval".

10 Aug 2019 7:45 PM

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde expressed uncertainty over the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain player Neymar to the club as he said that all his focus at the moment is on the players present in the club. (Photo: AFP)

'We'll see what happens' : Valverde on Neymar's transfer

Neymar left Barcelona in 2017 when he made a move to Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

10 Aug 2019 6:02 PM

Barcelona newspaper Mundo Deportivo says the 27-year-old will wait until August 20 for Barcelona to make a decisive move. (Photo: AFP)

Real Madrid go head-to-head with Barcelona for Neymar: Reports

Madrid have shifted focus to Neymar after the close of the EPL's transfer window on Thursday ended their hopes of signing Paul Pogba.

09 Aug 2019 4:39 PM

Former Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho has distanced himself from a move to Tottenham -- he was also linked with Arsenal -- and with the transfer window in England closing Thursday, the chances of the 27 year-old returning to England appear slim. (Photo:AFP)

Philippe Coutinho set to stay at Barcelona after Miami win over Napoli

The latest status update came after Croatian Ivan Rakitic score a 79th-minute winner to see off Napoli 2-1 at the Hard Rock Stadium.

08 Aug 2019 1:16 PM

Barcelona captain Leo Messi is out of action less than two weeks ahead of the opening of La Liga season after injuring his right calf in training on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi out with injury ahead of La Liga restart

The Argentina star has already been ruled out of the team's trip to Florida for a one-off friendly against Napoli in Miami on Wednesday.

05 Aug 2019 5:47 PM

Luis Suarez's late volley saw Barcelona to a 2-1 win in the Joan Gamper Trophy friendly in front of a bumper crowd at the Camp Nou, as Antoine Griezmann made his home debut following his big money move from Atletico Madrid. (Photo:AFP)

99,000 fans see Luis Suarez sink Arsenal 2-1 in Antoine Griezmann's debut

Barca are aiming for European glory this campaign after suffering Champions League humiliations in the last two seasons.

05 Aug 2019 10:17 AM

Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar is speculated to be joining his old club, Barcelona. Neymar did not display a good form at PSG as it was full of injuries. (Photo: AFP)

'Neymar can take place of Messi' : Edmilson

Former Brazil player Edmilson said that after Barcelona star Lionel Messi will retire, Neymar can take the place of the Argentine player.

03 Aug 2019 3:48 PM

Iniesta praised the 27-year-old and called him 'one of the best'. (Photo: FIFA Official Wesbsite)

'Rakitic wants to stay with Barcelona': Andres Iniesta

Rakitic is contracted with the club until June 2021 and has made 268 appearances for the club.

26 Jul 2019 2:24 PM

The World Cup winner, ANtoine Griezmann is in Tokyo with Barca ahead of a clash with Chelsea on Tuesday after the La Liga giants shelled out 120 million euros (USD 135 million) to match his release clause amid a blistering row between the player and the two clubs. (Photo:AFP)

Antoine Griezmann 'cried with joy' after he joined Barcelona

Griezmann scored 133 goals in 257 appearances for Atletico since he joined them in 2014 from Basque club Real Sociedad.

22 Jul 2019 10:53 AM

The video shows Antoine Griezmann staring at the dressing room and also sporting the 17 number Barcelona Jersey. (Photo screengrab: /Instagram/Antogriezmann)

Antoine Griezmann joins Barcelona, pays visit to dressing room; watch video

Barcelona lured Griezmann from his old club Atletico Madrid, in a 75 million Euro deal in July 2019.

18 Jul 2019 4:36 PM

Atletico complained that Barcelona and Griezmann negotiated the deal before the buy-out price dropped from 200 million euros at the start of July. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico to punish both Griezmann and Barcelona over transfer controversy

Atletico said that Griezmann had gone to the headquarters of Spanish Football League to "unilaterally" break his contract.

13 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

Griezmann was a World Cup champion with France last year. (Photo: AFP)

France star Griezmann joins Barcelona from Atletico Madrid

The 28-year-old Griezmann will most likely play on Barcelona's left wing that has been vacant since the exit of Neymar two seasons ago.

12 Jul 2019 7:10 PM

Pique, a former Spain defender who plays for Barcelona, was appealing an initial ruling issued in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona defender Pique to pay 2.1 million euros in back taxes

Spain has cracked down on soccer players for not paying their fair share in taxes in recent years, including Messi and Ronaldo.

10 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

Brazil will now face Argentina on July 3 in the Copa America semi-finals. (Photo: AFP)

Thiago Silva wants Neymar to stay in PSG

Neymar was ruled out from the tournament after he faced an ankle injury during Brazil's friendly match against Qatar on June 6.

30 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

Any return for Neymar would likely require Barca to raise funds through sales. (Photo: AFP)

'Neymar wants Barcelona return', says club's vice-president

According to other Spanish media reports this week, Neymar has offered to take a pay cut of 12 million euros a year to return to the club.

27 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

The 29-year-old Neto helped Valencia qualify for the Champions League with a fourth-place finish for the past two seasons. (Photo: Neto Murara/Twitter)

Barcelona sign Neto from Valencia

The transfer completes a swap a day after Barcelona sold Jasper Cillessen to Valencia.

27 Jun 2019 3:32 PM

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