Catalan teams now top and bottom of men’s and women’s football leagues
A terrible week for Espanyol has seen them move to bottom of La Liga, as Messi puts on a goals show celebrating his Ballon d’Or
December 9, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sports news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Six magic Messi moments in 2019 celebrating his 6th Ballon d'Or
As the Barcelona captain wins the award recognising the world's best player for a record 6th time, we look back at some of the matches, goals, and assists that have defined his year
December 3, 2019 01:49 PM
Lionel Messi wins record 6th Ballon d’Or
Barcelona captain overtakes rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time list
December 2, 2019 09:37 PM
Espanyol win Europa League group with a game to spare
Playing in European competition for the first time in over a decade, the Catalan side are enjoying totally contrasting forunes in the league and on the continent
December 2, 2019 05:16 PM
Leo Messi is Ballon d’Or favourite as France Football team spotted in Barcelona
Barça captain is rumoured to have told Neymar Jr. he would leave the club “in two years,” and “only together” can they win the Champions League
November 26, 2019 03:49 PM
A victory that only leaves more doubts and questions for FC Barcelona
Espanyol get their first point at home of the season, while Marcel Granollers and Spain win Gerard Piqué's newly formatted Davis Cup
November 25, 2019 02:00 PM
Cervera native Àlex Márquez wins Moto2 title in Malaysia
Catalan rider makes history winning title same year as brother Marc Márquez's 6th MotoGP
November 3, 2019 11:46 AM
Why are female footballers going on strike in Spain's top league?
More than 90% of voting players backed the strike, which will be the first in women’s soccer in Spain
October 29, 2019 01:04 PM
El Clásico postponed amidst post-verdict unrest in Barcelona
After a request that the match be moved to Madrid, the Spanish Football Federation has confirmed the postponement
October 18, 2019 11:09 AM
La Liga requests that El Clásico be moved to the Bernabeu
The match is currently set to clash with a mass rally against the verdict of the Catalan Trial
October 16, 2019 02:41 PM
Leo Messi reveals he considered leaving Barcelona after tax problems
The footballer says he felt “mistreated” by the Spanish authorities, leading to the “worst moments” of his career
October 9, 2019 10:39 AM
Why Víctor Valdés was fired as Barça youth coach after just three months
Heated disputes and public complaints have led to dismissal in latest chapter of tension between club and six-time Liga champion
October 8, 2019 12:19 PM
Pablo Machín replaces David Gallego as Espanyol boss after wretched league run
The former Espanyol B boss guided the team to Europa League group stages but leaves the club in the relegation zone
October 8, 2019 12:09 PM
Suárez stunner sparks Barcelona thumping of Sevilla
Losses for Espanyol and Catalan basketball sides but it was a glorious weekend for Marc Márquez
October 7, 2019 11:49 AM
Catalan rider Marc Márquez clinches 6th MotoGP title
With 4 races to spare, 26-year-old gets closer to all-time best Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi
October 6, 2019 12:16 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.