The Irish Times

‘It’s not enough to win’ - How Barcelona Women left rivals behind

‘If you put the TV on you can’t see if it’s men or women, you can see that it’s Barca’

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 13:08

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

‘We are Barça. We are back’ - Barcelona revel in clásico win

‘If we still have a small chance to make a run for the title, we will fight until the end’

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 16:29

Coach Xavi gets that old familiar feeling as Barcelona put four past Real Madrid

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores two on memorable night for Barca at the Bernabéu

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Ousmane Dembélé’s Barcelona career sadly ending much the way it went

The Catalan club’s decision not to play him hurts them more than the player

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 16:50

Ferran Torres completes €55m move to Barcelona

Overall fee could rise to €65m depending on Manchester City player’s achievements

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 14:47

Once-proud Barcelona rocked by most humbling Champions League exit of all

Scale of club’s decline obvious as former giants crash out

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 17:53

Thiago says he is committed to Liverpool and ‘Jürgen’s football’

Midfielder scotches rumours of return to Barcelona as he is set to start against Porto

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 22:30

Xavi keen to avenge loss to Benfica as Barca target last 16

New manager issues a rallying cry to club’s supporters

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 21:11

The stars finally align for Xavi to return to Barcelona as manager

Former Barça star reveals he turned down job twice before deciding the time was right

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 22:30

Xavi officially confirmed as new Barcelona boss

Former midfielder signs two-and-a-half-year deal after Qatar club Al Sadd agree to release

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 11:07

Xavi accepts offer to return to Barcelona to replace Ronald Koeman

Deal to be confirmed once agreement is reached to terminate contract with Al Sadd

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 09:27

Ghost team Qatar have spooked many a supposed stronger country down the years

The influence of former Barcelona youth coach Félix Sánchez has been key to their success

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00

Barcelona turn sacking of Ernesto Valverde into a public pantomime

Everyone seems to know the head coach is leaving but nobody will come out and tell him

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 17:29

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barcelona

Xavi has only been in management since July when he took over Qatari club Al Sadd

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 16:09

Barcelona in the eye of the storm as Catalan crisis deepens

Guardiola’s support for independence for region continues to raise hackles at home

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 01:00

Sergio Busquets: Beating heart of Barcelona recalls ‘highest point’ against United in 2011

‘That was the best performance of Pep’s era, where our success, our superiority, was most overwhelming’

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 09:20

Ken Early: Arsenal need someone who gets the power of sacrifice

Arsene Wenger’s side will get a lesson on what they lack when they face Atlético

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 06:00

Ken Early: What is PSG's cause or do they even have one?

Engrained culture of battling for a ‘cause’ familiar to Real Madrid and Barcelona

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 05:00

Joanne O’Riordan: I love Barça but Cork City are my little secret

John Delaney’s problematic children have become my problematic favourites

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 06:30

Tottenham players told to focus on title, not transfer rumours

Pochettino dismisses attempts by Xavi to link Dele Ali with Manchester City

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 22:30

Was the solution seeker the problem? Luis Enrique’s legacy

Barcelona manager’s departure was foretold but the announcement was unforeseen

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 15:23

Italy v Spain: A blood stained rivalry that may spill over

After period of ascendancy over Azzurri, Spain fear return of old order in Euros clash

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 09:58

Ivan Rakitic hopes his Spanish experience can inspire Croatia

Barcelona midfielder comes up against a number of his club team mates on Tuesday

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 15:33

City and United at a crossroads: who will go on to dominate?

Pep Guardiola’s arrival gives City the edge but both clubs need to revitalise squads

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:07

Xavi and Pirlo: metronomic men who defined a generation

Guardiola wanted both in same side but instead they will face each other in Berlin

Sat Jun 06 2015 - 01:05

Jack Grealish shows composure beyond his years in FA Cup semi-final

Winger’s performance should put him in the frame for Ireland’s game against Scotland

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 11:13

Barcelona holds its breath as Messi and Enrique row casts dark shadow

Manager fails to assuage fears his relationship with star player has broken down

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 23:10

Messi may leave Spain over tax jail threat

Player has complained he is being singled out for special treatment by authorities

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

Barcelona not at their best in win over Apoel Nicosia

Ireland’s Cillian Sheridan started for Cypriot side but Gerard Pique scored Catalan’s winner

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 22:28

Vicente Del Bosque will decide future only after final group game

Spain coach gets backing of senior players and Federation boss

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 21:41

Spanish carousel comes to an abrupt halt

Chile send champions crashing tamely out of World Cup 2014

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 01:23

Vicente del Bosque: Spain’s quiet Conquistador

Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks out of place in an era of suave coaches prowling the touchline in designer suits

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 12:00