The Irish Times

Sevilla reject Newcastle’s ‘insufficient’ offer for Diego Carlos

Sporting director Monchi says defender is happy at Spanish club and talks are over

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 22:30

Olivier Giroud scores four as Chelsea ease to victory in Sevilla

Victory at the Sánchez Pizjuán takes Frank Lampard’s team to first

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 22:38

Luis Suarez scores twice on Atletico debut as Barcelona make winning start

European round-up: Bayern Munich suffer first defeat in all competitions in 33 matches

Sun Sept 27 2020 - 22:18

Javi Martínez seals Super Cup for Bayern in extra-time

Sevilla beaten late as supporters return to see match in Budapest

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 08:19

Messi split-up: How Barcelona and their greatest ever player drifted apart

Relationship with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has gone from bad to worse

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Suárez to be shown Nou Camp door as Koeman’s Barça cull begins

Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and Samuel Umtiti also reportedly on verge of Barcelona exit

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 21:49

Can Koeman be the new broom that sweeps Barcelona clean?

‘Returning legend’ plans to clear out club’s old guard – except Messi – but it won’t be easy

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 22:30

Michael Walker: Pressure mounts on Barcelona to stop slide

It’s been five years since they conquered Europe and are increasingly reliant on Messi

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 08:00

In turmoil on and off the pitch: Where did it all go wrong for Barcelona?

Third draw in four for Catalan club has made defending their La Liga title very difficult

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 11:47

Ivan Rakitic rescues three points for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao

Midfielder breaks deadlock after 71 minutes as hosts return to the top of La Liga table

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 07:02

All in the Game: Graeme Souness asks to see Paul Pogba’s medals

Frenchman has plenty of medals of his own, FC Midtjylland proposing drive-in action

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 09:15

Late Messi penalty sees Barcelona end Real Sociedad resistance

Barça return to the top of La Liga after VAR breaks Basque hearts at the Nou Camp

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 20:34

Injuries and poor form lead to low-key Clasico build-up

‘This Clasico is like a race between two injured people,’ says Jorge Valdano

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 16:42

Sid Lowe: Are we witnessing the end of the Messi era at Barcelona?

How the Argentinian star’s patience finally snapped at the Camp Nou

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 19:45

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

Athletic Bilbao consign Barcelona to first day defeat

Aritz Aduriz scores stunning late bicycle kick to crash Griezmann and De Jong’s debuts

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 22:47

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘genius moment’ summed up Liverpool

Defender’s quick-thinking and effort encapsulated Klopp’s side

Wed May 08 2019 - 22:30

Messi magic and De Gea mishap allow Barcelona to stroll past Man Utd

Ole Gunner Solskjær’s side outplayed at the Nou Camp

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 22:37

Scrappy Barcelona squeeze win from Old Trafford trip

Catalans far from their best but hard-working United fail to have a shot on target

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 22:20

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

Messi’s derby double secures win and a 10th straight 40-goal season

Ernesto Valverde’s side go 13 points clear at the top of La Liga

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 17:51

Barcelona restore seven-point La Liga lead after comeback win

Rayo Vallecano took the lead through on-loan Real Madrid striker Raul De Tomas

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 19:58

Barcelona hailed as champions-elect after Clasico win

Ivan Rakitic’s strike enough to send Barca 12 points clear of their historic rivals

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 16:12

Ivan Rakitic secures Barcelona another El Clasico victory

Catalans now 12 points clear of Real Madrid after second Bernabeu win of the week

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 21:59

Barcelona set down marker as they raid Bernabeu in Copa del Rey

Victory in second leg of semi-final comes three days before league meeting

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 22:47

Malcom earns draw for Barcelona as Real Madrid take upper hand

Lucas Vazquez on target for Real as they leave Nou Camp with Copa del Rey draw

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 22:17

Lionel Messi’s brace rescues a point for Barça against Valencia

Barcelona’s run of eight-consecutive La Liga wins ended but they remain six points clear

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 20:28

Sports Review 2018: Messi business and Argentina’s national humiliation

The shock of a 3-0 defeat to Croatia in Nizhny led to World Cup misery

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 15:01

Real Betis end Barcelona’s unbeaten home run as Messi returns

Ivan Rakitic sent off as Catalans lose at home for the first time in over two years

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 19:49

No Messi no problem for Barça as they hit Real Madrid for five

Luis Suárez’s hat-trick puts Julen Lopetegui on the brink with his side ninth in La Liga

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 18:16

Croatia’s World Cup honeymoon was wild but short-lived

Retirements, scandals and a 6-0 loss to Spain have followed memorable final run in Russia

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 16:38

Spurs bewitched as Lionel Messi casts another magical spell over Wembley

Barcelona’s star man shows off his full portfolio of skills in London

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 22:37

Barcelona narrowly avoid another defeat

Messi comes off the bench to help rescue a draw against Bilbao

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 18:57

Barcelona stunned by defeat at lowly Leganes

Philippe Coutinho gave the champions the lead but they crumbled in the second half

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 21:12