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Barcelona

Also known as: Barca · Barcelona star · Barcelona first-team · Barcelona forward · Blaugrana · the Catalan club

Barcelona — Spanish football club leading La Liga with perfect start to 2026-27 season, also competing in Champions League.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    They qualified for the Euros, which got postponed, and then he got the chance to manage Barcelona.

    Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
  3. Joy Online

    Robert Lewandowski has joined Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire on a two-year deal after leaving Barcelona.

    Lewandowski joins MLS side Chicago Fire until 2028
  4. Joy Online

    Ferran Torres could have added a second in the dying minutes, but the Barcelona forward slammed his shot off the crossbar.

    Spain hand Uruguay knockout blow
  5. Joy Online

    Ancelotti says the 34-year-old former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain striker is ready to make his long-awaited return against Scotland.

    Ancelotti’s quest to end Brazil’s 24-year wait for World Cup glory
  6. Joy Online

    The 26-year-old has reportedly drawn interest from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, while Atletico rejected a €150m (£130m) offer for Alvarez from rivals Real Madrid earlier in June.

    Argentina’s Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
  7. Daily Guide

    The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star added that football has always brought him joy and that he hopes to share that same spirit with Ravenna.

    Ronaldinho Set For Surprise Return With Italian Club Ravenna
  8. Joy Online

    Lamine Yamal has broken many of Messi’s records at Barcelona, and now he has pipped him on the global stage, too – the Argentine was just shy of his 19th birthday when he netted his first World Cup goal in 2006; the Spaniard has done it two weeks younger.

    Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward has been struggling with a calf problem and did not even travel to Philadelphia for the Haiti match.

    World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Neymar injured his right calf during Santos’ 3-0 defeat by Coritiba last month, the latest ⁠in a long run of injuries and physical setbacks for the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward, who has ⁠not played for Brazil in almost three years.

    Neymar to miss Haiti match
  11. Joy Online

    Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign the forward, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, but Liverpool have won the race for Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season.

    Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for Diomande

Today

  1. Real Madrid wins 3-2 at Elche with stoppage-time goal

    Real Madrid came from level at 2-2 to beat Elche 3-2 in stoppage time through a Carlos Espi goal, moving level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

    12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Raphinha hat-trick leads Barcelona past Santander 7-2

    Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7-2 to secure their seventh consecutive win to start a season, a first in the club's history. Raphinha scored a hat-trick including two penalties, while João Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus, and Lamine Yamal also scored as Barcelona re-established a three-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Mbappé, Vinícius, Konate roll up Ceuta solidarity shirts

    Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konate rolled up or removed their pre-match T-shirts bearing a message of support for the Spanish city of Ceuta before Real Madrid's match at Elche, obscuring the solidarity slogan and drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Mbappé assists late winner as Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona

    Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for remainder of season

    Philippe Coutinho, 34, has joined Santos FC until the end of the season, reuniting with Brazil team-mate Neymar at the club. Coutinho had been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February after 81 appearances, while Neymar returned to his childhood club in January last year; this marks the first time the two friends have played together at club level.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Yamal claims he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Valencia sack coach Corberan and chief executive Gourlay

    Valencia have dismissed head coach Carlos Corberan and football chief executive Ron Gourlay after a winless start to the season, with the club bottom of La Liga on one point from five matches. Valencia B coach Oscar Sanchez will serve as interim boss ahead of the club's next fixture against Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 13 September

  1. Lamine Yamal scores twice as Barcelona beat Levante

    Barcelona defeated Levante 4–2 to maintain their perfect La Liga start and move three points clear at the top. Yamal scored twice, including a penalty, as Barcelona survived a late comeback attempt.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Lewis Hall extends Newcastle contract until 2031

    Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall has signed a two-year contract extension running until 2031. The 22-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in 2023 and has made 106 appearances, said extending his stay at his boyhood club is a "really proud moment."

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gordon impresses at Barcelona with four assists in five games

    Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Torres scores hat trick in PSG Champions League debut

    Ferran Torres, signed by Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona this summer, scored three goals in his Champions League debut as PSG defeated Slovan Bratislava 6-1, becoming the first player in the club's history to score a hat trick in his first Champions League match.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Barcelona's Rodri apologises for recorded "very weak" Valencia comments

    Barcelona midfielder Rodri apologised to Valencia's squad after television footage appeared to show him describing them as "very weak" following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Valencia on Sunday. Rodri said the comment was an expression of surprise made in a private conversation and that he did not intend to mock Valencia or be disrespectful.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Como defeats RB Leipzig 4-1 in Champions League debut

    Italian club Como made a winning Champions League debut, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their opening league-phase match. Goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone secured the victory on a historic night for the club, which waited 119 years to play their first European competition match.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Deco says Gordon's style fits Barcelona better than Rashford

    Barcelona sporting director Deco explained that Anthony Gordon's playing style aligns better with coach Hansi Flick's tactics than Marcus Rashford's, though Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan spell last season. Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle for more than 80m euros, while Rashford returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to exercise their £30.3m purchase option.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Arsenal finalising new long-term contract with manager Arteta

    Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ferran Torres hat-trick lifts PSG past Bratislava in Champions League

    Paris St-Germain began their Champions League title defence with a win over Slovan Bratislava, with Spanish forward Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele adding two goals in a dominant display.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League

    Alexis Mac Allister scored a left-footed winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 home victory over Atletico Madrid, with Dominik Szoboszlai having earlier equalized after Marcos Llorente's opening goal.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Messi reaches preliminary agreement to buy Eldense shares

    Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona defeats Feyenoord in Champions League

    Barcelona defeated Feyenoord in the Champions League with Raphinha scoring twice to extend his tally to eight goals in the campaign. Gabriel Jesus also scored his first Barcelona goal late in the game as Barcelona added a fourth through Lamine Yamal's free-kick.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. PSG must abandon comfort zone for Champions League three-peat

    Luis Enrique says PSG must step out of its "comfort zone" to win a third successive Champions League title, joining only Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in that achievement. The coach backs his team despite a slow Ligue 1 start, saying they deserve better results and that small defensive improvements will pay dividends.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Como president, directors yield seats to elderly fans

    Como's president and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut against RB Leipzig to allow elderly supporters to attend. The Serie A club is hosting the match at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, whose capacity was reduced to about 11,000 due to UEFA requirements, and the president announced on Instagram that executives will yield their seats to fans born in 1950 or earlier.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Mbappe says this could be his Ballon d'Or year

    Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Barcelona rout Valencia 5-0 to extend perfect season start

    Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Argentine league to pause matches honoring Messi retirement

    The Argentine football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause to honor Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Monday after 207 appearances for Argentina.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Barcelona beats Rayo Vallecano 5-2, maintains perfect season start

    Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou, maintaining their perfect start to the season and topping the LaLiga table.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Barcelona sign Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal

    Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract. British media reported the deal was worth about £8.6 million ($11.5 million), making Jesus Barcelona's sixth signing of the transfer window.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Enzo Fernandez completes record £125m move to Manchester City

    Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Barcelona completes signing of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus

    Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Manchester City to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching a British transfer record. Fernandez will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal with City, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Alvarez returns to Atletico training amid Barcelona transfer speculation

    Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training on Sunday after missing sessions due to indisposition, with the club hopeful he will be available for the next La Liga match. Barcelona continues to pursue the Argentine forward despite Atletico's resistance, with Arsenal considered a viable alternative if they bid around €150 million.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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