The Catalan giants are in the United States for a series of pre-season matches. Our man Paul Ring made it to their first press conference along with, y’know, Xavi and Shakira’s Gerard Pique.
Keane/Viera: there’s a little bit of rivalry there
As Patrick Vieira takes up his new coaching role at Eastlands, Paul Ring reflects on his era-defining rivalry with a legend from the other half of Manchester.
More than a club; 10 great European Cup moments from Barcelona
We’re just a couple of days out from the biggest game in the European football calender. Aristocrats of the continental game, Barcelona have been here before.
The Watercooler: Chelsea's capitulation raises some eyebrows
Milan claim their first Scudetto in seven years and Mourinho eyes up another midfielder. What other footballing matters are playing on Paul Ring’s mind this morning?
El Clasico watch: 10 things to expect from tonight's game
Busquets will roll around clutching his face a lot, writes Paul Ring in a preview which will probably make him seem like Nostradamus by this time tomorrow.