Chelsea and Barcelona fined by UEFA for financial breaches

Chelsea, Barcelona and Aston Villa were among several clubs fined by UEFA on Friday for breaching European football’s financial sustainability requirements. UEFA said the clubs had not complied with its…

Monaco close in on Fati loan signing from Barca

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is expected to join French club Monaco on loan with an option to buy, sources close to the deal said Friday. The 22-year-old Spanish international passed…

Valiant Arsenal shock Barca to win women’s Champions League

Arsenal produced a shock 1-0 victory over Barcelona to win the women’s Champions League on Saturday in Lisbon, with Stina Blackstenius’ goal earning the Gunners their second European crown against…

Raphinha extends Barca stay after spectacular season

Barcelona winger Raphinha signed a contract extension until 2028 on Thursday after a spectacular season. The Brazilian, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, was vital as Barcelona…

Flick extends Barcelona deal to 2027 after title triumph

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract until June 2027, the Spanish champions said Wednesday. The German led Barca to a domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del…

Barca edge Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of Liga title

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe.…

Lewandowski on bench for Barca’s showdown with Inter — Flick

Robert Lewandowski will start on the bench for Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final decider with Inter Milan after recovering from a hamstring injury, coach Hansi Flick said on Monday. Poland captain…

Lautaro Martinez doubtful for Barca return with hamstring pull

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is expected to miss the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona next week after picking up a hamstring injury. The Argentina striker…

I admire Messi but don’t compare myself to him — Yamal

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he is focused on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday.…

Copa del Rey ref statements ‘unacceptable’: Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club’s television channel were ‘unacceptable’ on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities. “These…