Tag: Barcelona

Griezmann says Atletico outcry to Barcelona move ‘is a pity’

BARCELONA: French forward Antoine Griezmann said on Sunday that Atletico Madrid’s angry response to his transfer to La Liga rivals Barcelona is “a pity”. Barcelona revealed...

Barcelona get Griezmann but Atletico contest 120-million-euro fee

SPAIN: Barcelona announced the signing of Antoine Griezmann on Friday for 120 million euros ($135 million), sparking a furious reaction from Atletico Madrid over...

Liverpool ‘giants’ stun Barca to make Champions League final

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool produced one of the most stunning comebacks in Champions League history to beat Barcelona 4-0 and progress to the final for the...

Liverpool seek new ‘heroes’ with Salah absent against Barcelona

LONDON: Liverpool must turn to unlikely heroes to overturn a 3-0 Champions League semi-final, first leg deficit against Barcelona on Tuesday, according to defender...

Battered and bruised Liverpool face balancing act against Barcelona

LONDON: Liverpool emerged victorious from a bruising battle against Newcastle to remain in the hunt for the Premier League title, but may have sustained...

Messi fires Barca to eighth La Liga title in 11 years

MADRID: Lionel Messi clinched an eighth La Liga title for Barcelona in 11 seasons on Saturday as he scored the only goal in a...

Lionel Messi’s one-man show draws curtain on Manchester United dreams

--Messi scored twice in 3-0 win for Barcelona --De Gea's blunder that gifted Messi his second goal  BARCELONA: Lionel Messi scored twice and David De Gea was left...

Barca a ‘little closer’ to La Liga title after beating 10-man...

BARCELONA: Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored twice in two minutes as Barcelona broke the resistance of 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday to go 11...

Dembele to miss Atletico clash, doubt for United

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has said Ousmane Dembele is struggling to be fit to face Manchester United next week and will miss Saturday's top...

Barca reliance on Messi underlined in escape act at Villarreal

VILLARREAL: Barcelona’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Villarreal on Tuesday has been hailed as the game of the season in Spain but yet again it showed...

Solskjaer goes back to Camp Nou as Man Utd draw Barcelona

LONDON: Manchester United will face Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals while Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur clash in an all-Premier League tie following Friday's...

Messi mission on course after masterclass against Lyon

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi pledged at the start of the season to bring "that beautiful cup" back to the Camp Nou and on the evidence of...

Messi shines as Barca survive scare to see off Rayo

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi created a goal and scored another as Barcelona came from behind to beat struggling Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at home on Saturday and...

Messi back for Argentina after eight month absence

Lionel Messi was named in the Argentina squad Thursday for the first time since the World Cup, ending a self-imposed eight month exile. Interim coach...

Barca hailed as champions-elect after beating Madrid

BARCELONA: Barcelona were hailed as La Liga champions-elect in the Catalan media after their 1-0 win at Real Madrid on Saturday, while the capital’s press...

Messi must be more involved in second ‘Clasico’: Valverde

BARCELONA:  Barcelona need to ensure Lionel Messi is more involved in Saturday’s La Liga ‘Clasico’ at Real Madrid than he was in Wednesday’s Copa...

Barcelona eye double triumph over Real Madrid but defensive doubts remain

MADRID: After knocking Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey, Barcelona now have the opportunity to send their rivals packing in the title race...