30% sporting event capacities approved ahead of La Liga opener
The Catalan government has published the latest Covid-19 measures regarding sporting events on Thursday
August 12, 2021 10:02 AM
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Sports news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Messi’s departure a sorry tale of recklessness that could see further headaches for Barça
Private equity deal could have helped legendary captain to stay but president Laporta remained loyal to Super League ambitions
August 9, 2021 02:49 PM
Five medals for Catalans as Olympic Games draw to a close
Three silver honours and two bronze won by athletes competing in water polo, football, canoeing, sailing, and handball
August 9, 2021 01:01 PM
Lionel Messi to leave FC Barcelona due to ‘financial obstacles’
Football legend will not renew his contract with the club due to ‘financial and structural obstacles’
August 5, 2021 08:37 PM
Catalan government prohibits fans at Barça’s Camp Nou for Gamper Trophy games
For the first time this year, the women’s team will also take part in the prestigious annual pre-season warm-up match
July 28, 2021 12:38 PM
125 Catalan athletes competing in Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Mireia Belmonte, Gasol brothers, Saúl Craviotto and waterpolo teams among medal hopefuls
July 19, 2021 08:06 PM
125 Catalan athletes heading to Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Mireia Belmonte, Gasol brothers, Saúl Craviotto and waterpolo teams among medal hopefuls
July 19, 2021 07:04 PM
La Liga and ACB leagues to allow fans 'as normal' next season
Men's professional football and basketball top tiers had only accepted up to 1,500 supporters in last matches and only in some areas
June 24, 2021 01:19 PM
Women’s football turns professional
Organizers aim for one of the best leagues in the world with employment terms and TV rights deals up for renegotiation
June 16, 2021 10:42 AM
Barça Femení’s historic treble, breaking records on the pitch and stereotypes off it
Blaugrana defender Laia Codina speaks about the team’s unprecedented success and how it is helping advance equality
June 12, 2021 10:00 AM
Spain's sports minister defends vaccination of footballers ahead of European Championship
Vaccine rollout in Catalonia has only reached those aged 45-49 but many players are half that age
June 8, 2021 05:38 PM
Fans return to professional football and basketball games again in Catalonia
Girona FC welcomed 1,500 supporters at their first promotion playoff game, while Joventut will allow 1,000 for their ACB quarter-final against Barça
June 3, 2021 11:44 AM
Barça Femení ‘open doors’ for future generations with historic first European title
Blaugrana hammer Chelsea 4-0 in Champions League final to set up unprecedented treble in record-breaking season
May 17, 2021 02:08 PM
Fans to return to stadiums across Spain in regions with low Covid incidence rate
Catalan teams won’t yet be able to play in front of their supporters, but criteria could be determinative next season
May 13, 2021 01:54 PM
Spanish government cools on idea of allowing fans into stadiums
Rumours had suggested supporters could return to pro football and basketball grounds for final games of the season
April 30, 2021 12:13 PM
Read the latest sports news, updates, and analysis from Catalonia, including professional football sides FC Barcelona, Espanyol, Girona, as well as Barça Femení and their team of global superstars including Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, as well as major events taking place here like the America’s Cup sailing race, the Vuelta a España cycling Grand Tour, and off-field issues like Barcelona’s Negreira referee payments case and the development of the Camp Nou.