Spanish government considering allowing fans into stadiums for final games of season
The weekend of May 9 is heralded as a possible return date for both professional football and basketball competitions
April 27, 2021 11:17 AM
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Sports news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Laporta’s Super League positioning another symptom of Barça’s grave financial woes
As debts and fan fury mount, new president says it's “absolutely necessary” that big clubs have say on distribution of wealth
April 22, 2021 04:43 PM
Laporta’s Super League positioning another symptom of Barça’s grave financial woes
As debts and fan fury mount, new president says it's “absolutely necessary” that big clubs have say on distribution of wealth
April 22, 2021 03:14 PM
‘It’s not a sport’ - Pep Guardiola slams proposed Super League
The Catalan’s comments go against the position of his club, Manchester City, as one of the founding members of the competition
April 20, 2021 06:10 PM
Barça among founding members of controversial prospective European Super League
Proposal for elite breakaway competition criticized as “selfish” as UEFA threatens strong punishments
April 19, 2021 03:47 PM
Imported Sports - Gaelic football among the Irish community
Catalonia’s diverse immigrant population have brought new traditions and sports to our shores
April 5, 2021 12:08 PM
Spanish football federation stirs political controversy by avoiding referring to Kosovo as a country
Statement lashes out at “destructive” attitude of Spain toward Kosovo ever since declaring independence in 2008
March 10, 2021 12:24 PM
The four main challenges that lie ahead for Joan Laporta as president of Barça
Eye-watering levels of debt, the ageing squad, the future of Leo Messi, and club infrastructure will cause immediate concerns for the new board
March 8, 2021 03:59 PM
Joan Laporta wins back FC Barcelona presidency with overwhelming support
With 54% of votes, Laporta will lead the club again 18 years after his first election win, hoping to bring back past glory despite financial trouble
March 7, 2021 11:11 PM
Meet the candidates for the FC Barcelona presidential election
One of Joan Laporta, Victor Font, or Toni Freixa will take over a club with grave financial instability and huge challenges
March 5, 2021 07:33 PM
Experience and freshness face off in the Barça presidential election
Víctor Font says he wants to bring FC Barcelona to the 21st century, while Toni Freixa backs himself for his know-how
March 5, 2021 12:10 PM
Former FC Barcelona president and three others provisionally released amid corruption inquiry
Josep Maria Bartomeu spent a night in detention after police raided the Camp Nou offices on Monday
March 2, 2021 01:03 PM
Catalan Mossos police search FC Barcelona offices at Camp Nou
Financial crimes unit leading operation resulting in at least four arrested, including former president, over reportedly hiring company to discredit perceived enemies
March 1, 2021 12:14 PM
Historic Barça Femení break two league records with victory in Logroño
Lionel Messi came on from the bench to rescue Barcelona’s men’s team, while Sabadell extend unbeaten run to eight
February 8, 2021 02:54 PM
Reeling from having his contract details leaked, Messi fires Barça up the table
Barça women taste clásico glory, Girona set to trial hosting fans, while all three Catalan sides hold onto basketball playoff berths
February 1, 2021 06:06 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.