Also known as: FC Barcelona · Barca · the Catalans · Catalans · La Liga champions Barcelona · Blaugrana · Catalan club · FC Barcelona Femeni · Barcelona Femini · FC Barcelona Femini · Spanish champions Barcelona · Hansi Flick's Barcelona
La Liga football club competing in domestic and European competitions, currently leading the league but recently defeated by Paris Saint-Germain.
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Citizen Digital
… Madrid host the Bundesliga side aiming for a third Champions League victory from three matches in the league phase, but in La Liga they are third and six points behind leaders Barcelona, who they visit on Sunday. …
Mourinho warns no 'untouchable' stars at Real MadridCitizen Digital
… The former Barcelona captain has established himself as first-choice right-back even though he is known to prefer a central defensive role. …
Araujo says too soon to talk about permanent Liverpool moveCitizen Digital
… AFP) Audio By Vocalize Next week the winner of the most prestigious individual award in football will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, and some of the leading contenders for the prize will be on the same pitch on Tuesday when Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona …
Yamal v PSG: Ballon d'Or backdrop to Champions League showdownCitizen Digital
… Arda Guler netted a spectacular opener before Mbappe's double and a rocket from Yan Diomande as Jose Mourinho side moved above Real Betis, who lost 5-2 to league leaders Barcelona on Saturday. …
Mbappe hits two as Real Madrid rout SevillaThe Standard
… That is enough'," Luis Enrique said of Dembele, one of a host of PSG players rested from the starting line-up in between key European games against Manchester City and Barcelona."Ousmane and the other players are not machines and they will not always be at their best. …
PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty missThe Standard
… Teenage winger Yamal scored a brilliant goal for Spanish champions Barca, with Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo also finding the net at La Cartuja stadium in Seville.Betis had Facundo Bernal sent off for a headbutt on Yamal early in the second half of a pulsating c …
'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike lateCitizen Digital
… The Brazilian was sent off during Madrid's win over Villarreal last weekend for hair pulling and was banned for four matches, meaning he will miss the Clasico clash against Barcelona on October 25. …
I'd have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says MourinhoCitizen Digital
Flick confirms return of Barcelona duo Raphinha, De Jong By AFP October 17, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha celebrates after scoring his teams's third goal …
Flick confirms return of Barcelona duo Raphinha, De JongCitizen Digital
… sign over Goebbels comparison By AFP October 17, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, during the La Liga EA Sports 2025/26 ''El Clasico'' match between FC Barcelona …
Real Madrid say Tebas must resign over Goebbels comparisonCitizen Digital
Yamal on song as entertainers Barcelona face Betis challenge By AFP October 16, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward Lamine Yamal kicks the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A3 …
Yamal on song as entertainers Barcelona face Betis challengeReal Madrid and La Liga issued apologies to China following Kylian Mbappé's comments calling Mao Zedong a "dictator," amid a boycott that prompted three sponsors to drop Mbappé and Chinese state TV to suspend La Liga broadcast rights.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid and La Liga issued apologies to China following Kylian Mbappé's comments calling Mao Zedong a "dictator," amid a boycott that prompted three sponsors to drop Mbappé and Chinese state TV to suspend La Liga broadcast rights.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on October 26, 2026. Kane's move to Bayern Munich, questioned at the time and reportedly costing 100 million euros initially, proved instrumental in his career achievement.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 100 goals for Real Madrid across all competitions, bringing the team within three points of La Liga leaders with a 2-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Mbappe said the milestone was "just a detail" compared to the team's win.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is the favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, competing against La Liga's Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Alexia Putellas is the clear frontrunner for the women's prize for a third time.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was withdrawn from Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona due to illness, with Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin set to replace him. Madrid are also without suspended winger Vinicius Junior for the match at Camp Nou.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil legend Ronaldinho will make his playing return aged 46 for third-division Italian club Ravenna in a derby against Forli on November 15, the club announced. The 2002 World Cup winner, who retired in 2015, is aiming to score his 300th career goal and has become a shareholder in Ravenna.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julian Alvarez apologized to Atlético Madrid supporters for attempting to leave the club during the summer, saying his comments during the World Cup were a mistake. The Argentina forward had been linked with Barcelona and was initially jeered by fans, but tension has eased after he scored goals against Stuttgart in the Champions League and in a 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique says his second-place team has "no issue" with their rescheduled Ligue 1 clash against league-leading Lyon being moved to Monday due to violent protests in Paris and the NFL game at Stade de France on Sunday.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho said it was unfair to compare his side to Barcelona ahead of Sunday's La Liga Clasico. Madrid trail Barcelona by six points in third place, with Barca unbeaten in the league despite their first defeat of the season at Paris Saint-Germain.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG's home Ligue 1 game against Lyon, originally scheduled for October 25, 2026, has been rescheduled to October 26, 2026, at the request of the police prefecture, as authorities manage large-scale demonstrations in the French capital. This is the fourth match rescheduling this weekend across Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga leaders Barcelona aim to extend their lead over Real Madrid to nine points in Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou, though they suffered their first defeat of the season against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Real Madrid have won four consecutive matches and look improved under Jose Mourinho.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick acknowledged an "unacceptable" 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and a seven-match winless run, but stated he is not concerned about losing his position.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out for approximately one month after suffering a left thigh injury during Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, forcing him to miss Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid and subsequent league and European fixtures.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Troyes, originally scheduled for Saturday in southwest France, has been postponed to Sunday at the request of local authorities responding to nationwide unrest marked by clashes with law enforcement and looting across major French cities.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Rodri was rested at kick-off in the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday but would return to the starting line-up for Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid, explaining that the midfielder had played many minutes with the national team and Barcelona.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG's Vitinha scored a late goal in the 81st minute to break a 2-2 tie, with Fabian Ruiz adding a fourth as PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a Champions League match at the Parc des Princes. PSG secured their third victory in three matches in this season's competition as reigning champions.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said no player is "untouchable," addressing competition for places as Vinicius Junior struggles for form and serves a four-match La Liga ban, while Ivorian winger Yan Diomande has impressed recently.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ronald Araujo says it is "very early" to discuss making his Liverpool loan spell permanent, despite an impressive start at Anfield. Liverpool hold a £47 million option to buy the former Barcelona captain, who has made 10 appearances for the club.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with 10 PSG players (including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele) and three Barcelona players—including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri—among the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees to be announced next week in London.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler netted a spectacular opener and Yan Diomande added a goal as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 away on Saturday, with substitute Ousmane Dembele missing a penalty in the 72nd minute but later scoring and providing assists. The win extended PSG's streak to four consecutive Ligue 1 victories and moved them to the top of the French league standings.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona defeated 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Coach Hansi Flick praised teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in the match, as the best player in the world.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday that if he were winger Vinicius Junior, he would have left the club this summer, citing the Brazilian's experience of racial abuse and ongoing targeting by opposition fans since joining Madrid in 2018.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick announced that star attacker Raphinha and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have recovered from injury and are available to face Real Betis on Saturday. Flick said the pair would be managed carefully given Barcelona's packed fixture schedule.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas compared Real Madrid's efforts to discredit referees to Nazi propaganda techniques, prompting the club to call for his resignation and describe his claims as "deeply offensive" and "morally repugnant."
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 10 wins across all competitions this season with a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal playing a key role in the win by creating goals for Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →