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Barcelona

Sports 4 years ago

Messi to make public statement Sunday after shock Barcelona exit

Messi will speak at 1000 GMT after Barcelona said on Thursday the 34-year-old will leave the club, despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of the deal.

Sports 4 years ago

The long goodbye: Barca say adios to Messi, the boy who signed on a napkin

An April consolation prize of a Spanish Cup success -- his 35th club trophy -- was scant reward.

People 4 years ago

Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves

For the team, helping people to take a refreshing splash in the sea is rewarding.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Museum protesters denounce Picasso's treatment of women

A professor from a Barcelona art school has staged a protest at a museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso intending to shed light on the Spanish painter's sometimes callous behaviour towards women.

Sports 4 years ago

Aguero hoping for Messi partnership after signing for Barca

Sergio Aguero said Monday that he was hoping to have the "pleasure" of playing alongside Lionel Messi after signing a two-year deal with Barcelona.

Sports 4 years ago

Laporta 'moderately optimistic' Messi will stay at Barca

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Friday he is "moderately optimistic" Lionel Messi will stay but would not guarantee the future of Ronald Koeman, with further talks planned between club and coach next week.

Sports 4 years ago

Aguero close to Barcelona deal, says Man City boss Guardiola

Sergio Aguero is close to agreeing a move to Barcelona that would unite him with fellow Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Sports 4 years ago

Shifting expectations put Koeman's Barca future in doubt

"We chose him because he knows Barcelona," said the club's then-president Josep Maria Bartomeu and after nine months in the job, Ronald Koeman will know exactly how this works.

Sports 4 years ago

Barcelona's shock defeat keeps La Liga title race wide open

Barcelona spurned the chance to go top of the table on Thursday as a shock 2-1 defeat by Granada added another twist to La Liga's most unpredictable title race in years.