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Barcelona

Also known as: Barca · Barcelona star

Barcelona — La Liga club that signed England forward Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €80m in May 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Barcelona moved to the brink of retaining the LaLiga title after Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres struck late in a 2-1 victory at Osasuna on ​Saturday.

    Barcelona in hard-fought win at Osasuna
  3. Joy Online

    Real Madrid beat Espanyol to ensure Barcelona must wait for the La Liga title, which they could seal in El Clásico next Sunday.

    Barca eye historic El Clásico truimph after Real Madrid win
  4. Joy Online

    Barcelona will face Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final for the fourth time in seven years after a 4-2 semi-final second-leg win over Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp.

    Barcelona beat Bayern to reach Women’s Champions League final
  5. Joy Online

    Barcelona moved to within two points of claiming a second successive La Liga title with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna to move 14 points clear at the top.

    Barcelona move to within 2 points of second successive La Liga title with Osasuna win
  6. Joy Online

    Barcelona moved to within two points of claiming a second successive La Liga title with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna to move 14 points clear at the top.

    Barcelona move to within two points of La Liga title with Osasuna win
  7. April 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Draper retired from his one and only clay court match of the season in Barcelona earlier this month because of the tendon issue in his right knee.

    Draper out of French Open with knee injury
  9. Joy Online

    With Real Madrid out of the Champions League and now sitting closer to third-place Villarreal than La Liga leaders Barcelona, the noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa’s future is unsurprisingly increasing.

    Why Mourinho could be Real’s ‘ultimate wildcard’
  10. Joy Online

    Reports in Spain said this week he is willing to take a pay cut to join Barcelona, while former club Everton and Premier League newcomers Coventry have also been linked with a move.

    ‘I lived all my dreams’ – John Stones to leave Man City
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    In Saturday’s semi, Bayern Munich held visiting Barcelona to a ⁠1-1 draw, Ewa Pajor giving the Spaniards an early lead and defender Franziska Kett equalising ⁠for Bayern in the second half before being sent off for pulling Salma Paralluelo’s hair.- Reuters Follow our WhatsApp Cha

    Arsenal secure OL Lyonnes win in WCL semi-final first leg
  12. Joy Online

    When Manchester United lost the Champions League final in Rome in 2009, Michael Carrick blamed himself for the defeat after he gave the ball away in the build-up to Barca’s opening goal.

    Beyond the glory: The hidden battles of athletes

Yesterday

  1. Liverpool trigger Munoz's release clause in £34.6m deal

    Liverpool are set to sign 22-year-old winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his £34.6m release clause, with the club conducting his medical in the United States. Munoz will be Liverpool's first signing since Andoni Iraola became head coach.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Bellingham credits World Cup "noise" ahead of England tournament

    Jude Bellingham said external pressure over his England selection may help him perform at his best during the World Cup. The 22-year-old started against Croatia and scored England's third goal in a 4-2 win, saying he felt "fresh and sharp" after a tougher season marked by injury and his club Real Madrid finishing eight points behind Barcelona.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva on two-year free transfer deal

    Midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City following a nine-year spell. Silva becomes Real's second summer signing as a free transfer.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Spain held to 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at World Cup

    Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, drew 0-0 with 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to deny Spain's attack, while Cape Verde also had a late chance to win through Diney Borges' header.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 13 June

  1. Yaya Touré appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava

    Manchester City legend Yaya Touré has taken his first managerial role as head coach of Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava, succeeding Vladimir Weiss after holding assistant and academy positions since retiring as a player in 2019.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Morocco withdraws two players ahead of World Cup opener

    FIFA confirmed that Morocco replaced injured winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd in its World Cup squad with Amine Sbaï and Marwane Saadane. Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee injury in a warmup game against Norway.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Rashford's Barcelona future hinges on June 15 deadline

    Manchester United await Barcelona's decision on whether to trigger a £26m clause to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent by June 15. Speculation suggests Barcelona may not complete the signing, potentially leaving Rashford in a difficult position given his lucrative contract running until 2028.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Neymar recovering well from calf injury before World Cup

    Neymar is "recovering well" from a calf injury sustained late last month and is making good progress in treatment ahead of Brazil's World Cup campaign, which begins against Morocco in New Jersey on Saturday, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Neymar recovering well from calf injury before World Cup

    Neymar is "recovering well" from a calf injury ahead of Brazil's World Cup campaign, with an MRI scan on Monday showing "good progress in his treatment," the Brazilian Football Confederation said. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has indicated the 34-year-old will be ready for either Brazil's first or second game.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Real Madrid's €150m Alvarez bid rejected by Atletico

    Real Madrid offered Atletico Madrid 150 million euros for striker Julian Alvarez, but the club rejected the bid, citing the player's 500 million euro release clause.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after Perez re-election

    Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid following club president Florentino Perez's re-election victory, which secured a presidency term until 2030. Mourinho agreed a three-year deal with the Spanish giants last month, and the move was conditional on Perez retaining the presidency.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Yamal, Williams fit for Spain World Cup opener against Cape Verde

    Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed. Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the opening match.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 8 June

  1. Netherlands defender Timber ruled out of World Cup with groin injury

    Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida. The Royal Dutch Football Association said Timber had not recovered sufficiently to take part in the tournament in a medically responsible manner.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Barcelona makes Sweden starlet available for Premier League loan

    Barcelona has made 20-year-old Roony Bardghji available for transfer as the club strengthens its attacking options; six Premier League clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Brighton are reported to be interested, with Bardghji preferring a loan move to prove his value to Barcelona.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Spain manager optimistic Lamine Yamal fit for World Cup opener

    Luis de la Fuente said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is progressing well in recovery and could be ready for Spain's opening World Cup match, though the medical staff will continue monitoring his progress closely.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Carlo Ancelotti takes Brazil coaching role as first foreign World Cup manager

    Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup, and has prioritized learning Portuguese through intensive lessons to win over the fanbase and local staff.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG retain Champions League title with penalty win over Arsenal

    Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final in Budapest, becoming only the second club to win back-to-back titles and the first since Real Madrid's three-peat from 2016 to 2018. Since the start of last season, Luis Enrique's team have won eight of the ten trophies available to them.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona from Newcastle for 80m euros

    England forward Anthony Gordon has signed with La Liga champions Barcelona until 2031 after a transfer from Newcastle United worth more than 80m euros. Gordon, 25, said he had dreamed of playing for Barcelona since he was three years old.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Real Madrid valued at $9.5bn, tops Forbes football ranking

    Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Barcelona secures Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for £69m

    Barcelona has agreed a deal worth more than £69 million (over €80 million) with Newcastle United for England international Anthony Gordon, beating interest from Bayern Munich. Gordon's contract with Newcastle runs until 2030, and Everton will receive 15 percent of the transfer fee via a sell-on clause from Gordon's 2023 move to the Magpies.

    29 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 22 May

  1. Salah named to Egypt World Cup squad, set to captain

    Mohamed Salah is set to captain Egypt at the World Cup this summer after being named in their preliminary 27-man squad. Head coach Hossam Hassan will reduce the squad to 26 players after a friendly against Russia on 28 May, and Egypt will face Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran in Group G.

    22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Neymar nursing calf injury, expected fit for Brazil World Cup

    Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury with oedema but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's World Cup camp next week. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad for the tournament starting June 11 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

    22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Spain midfielder López ruled out of World Cup

    Barcelona's Fermín López, 23, has been ruled out of the World Cup after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during a La Liga match against Real Betis on Sunday. The Spanish midfielder, who has seven caps for Spain, was likely to be named in the squad ahead of the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Manchester City preparing for Guardiola departure

    Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit at the end of the season, with sources telling BBC Sport the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace him.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Spanish court orders €55m tax refund to singer Shakira

    A Spanish national high court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to refund €55m (£48m) after ruling that tax authorities failed to prove she spent the required 183 days in Spain in 2011. The refund includes about €24m in income tax and almost €25m in fines.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Barcelona win all home La Liga matches in 38-game season

    Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Betis 3–1 to become the first team to win all 19 of their home matches in a 38-game La Liga season. The champions, who won the league title with a victory over Real Madrid, are only the 11th La Liga side to achieve a perfect home record in a season.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Real Madrid beats Sevilla with Vinicius Jr goal

    Vinicius Jr scored the winning goal as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1–0 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, securing back-to-back league wins for the first time since March.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Real Madrid coach Arbeloa open to Mourinho returning as manager

    Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him next season. Mourinho is in final negotiations to become the club's new boss, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabéu.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Manchester City beats Crystal Palace, cuts Arsenal's title lead to two points

    Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's lead at the top to two points with two rounds of the Premier League season remaining. Phil Foden provided assists for two first-half goals in the win.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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