A pandemic, political instability, and climate change: a look back at a gloomy 2020
An overview of the year from a Catalan perspective
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Joan Laporta announces candidacy for FC Barcelona presidency
Former president aims to win back control after last leading the club in 2010
FC Barcelona to hold election on January 24
Voting will be decentralized to account for coronavirus measures
Barcelona president resigns ahead of censure motion
Scandal-ridden Josep Maria Bartomeu quits to avoid vote over coronavirus concerns
No confidence motion in Barça president reaches required signatures for referendum
Club finances show total debt doubles to €488 million with losses of €97 million for 2019/20
Barça win first-ever women’s clásico against Real Madrid
Emphatic 0-4 victory gets FC Barcelona Femení off to a flying start to defend their league title
How does the vote of no confidence in the Barcelona president work and what’s next?
After surpassing the number of signatures needed to start the motion, they will now be verified before a referendum will take place
Messi to stay at FC Barcelona this season to avoid legal dispute with club
Announcement ends tense period in which player and club were at odds over contractual situation
Barça president accused of corruption in Catalan police investigation
Mossos d’Esquadra raided the club offices in the wake of the ‘Barçagate’ scandal
Leo Messi could be closer to staying after meeting ends with no resolution
Player’s representative and father, Jorge Messi, met with club president Bartomeu on Wednesday
Messi hopes for amicable departure, but contract clause will be key in deal
Barça’s all-time top goalscorer could leave for free or come with a €700 million price tag, depending on legal interpretations
Huge challenges on and off the pitch lie ahead for Koeman and Barça
If Dutchman succeeds as manager, he may only be able to paper over deep-rooted, institutional cracks
Ronald Koeman appointed new Barça manager
Eric Abidal leaves role of sporting director as club aim for wholesale changes following Bayern thrashing
Quique Setién sacked as Barça coach after Champions League humiliation
Name of new manager to be announced in coming days as part of "wide restructuring" of the first team