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Managing Expectations This post contains videos

The 31-year-old coach tasked with bringing back the glory days to Shelbourne

23 hours ago 6,577 Views 1 Comment

Ian Morris chats to The42 ahead of the new First Division season.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 20 February, 2019

Out Of Sorts

Concern for misfiring Luis Suarez as goals dry up at Barca

Wed 1:34 PM 5,806 Views 8 Comments

The Uruguayan star laboured throughout much of the Champions League last-16 match last night.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 6 February, 2019

Warning

A former Real Madrid star says tonight's Clasico could be Gareth Bale's 'last chance'

Feb 6th 2019, 11:19 AM 9,641 Views 8 Comments

Predrag Mijatovic claims Real Madrid fans are ‘annoyed’ with the Wales international’s game.

# fc-barcelona - Monday 28 January, 2019

High Praise

Barcelona, Bayern and Juventus the best teams of the last 10 years, says Pep Guardiola

Jan 28th 2019, 12:05 AM 6,858 Views 8 Comments

The Catalan has challenged his Manchester City side to “imitate” the three European giants.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 23 January, 2019

Disappointment

Barcelona left with mountain to climb after cup defeat

Jan 23rd 2019, 10:50 PM 11,494 Views No Comments

Lionel Messi was rested and Luis Suarez left on the bench amid a defeat to Sevilla.

# fc-barcelona - Monday 21 January, 2019

Blast From The Past

Barcelona confirm shock loan move for Kevin-Prince Boateng

Updated Jan 21st 2019, 9:25 PM 18,317 Views 14 Comments

The former Milan and Tottenham midfielder joins the Spanish side until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.

# fc-barcelona - Saturday 19 January, 2019

Take A Bow This post contains videos

Casemiro wonder goal helps Madrid defeat Sevilla

Jan 19th 2019, 5:59 PM 4,695 Views No Comments

Los Blancos began the day 10 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

# fc-barcelona - Thursday 17 January, 2019

Copa Del Rey

Dembele and Messi on target as Barca overturn first-leg deficit

Jan 17th 2019, 10:41 PM 6,161 Views 4 Comments

The holders advance through to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-2 aggregate win over Levante.

Spanish Football

Barcelona in Copa del Rey trouble over 'ineligible player' complaint

Jan 17th 2019, 8:31 PM 7,634 Views 1 Comment

The inclusion of youngster Chumi in Barca’s first leg defeat could jeopardise their future in the competition.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

Hot Prospect

'He will be the best centre-back in the world in two years'

Jan 16th 2019, 12:22 PM 14,340 Views 12 Comments

The Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is a big fan of 19-year-old Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt.

# fc-barcelona - Monday 7 January, 2019

Tata

Former Barcelona boss becomes Mexico coach

Jan 7th 2019, 10:16 PM 9,913 Views No Comments

Gerardo Martino is coming off a storybook season in Major League Soccer in the United States, where he led Atlanta United to the MLS Cup title.

Reserve Judgement

Coutinho told he has Barca future as bench duty continues for ex-Liverpool star

Jan 7th 2019, 9:52 AM 9,911 Views 11 Comments

‘Barca signed him because he’s one of the best in the world and he’s going to give us a lot.’

# fc-barcelona - Thursday 27 December, 2018

Midway Mark

What's the state of play in the European soccer leagues at the close of 2018?

Dec 27th 2018, 6:33 PM 4,546 Views No Comments

A look at the top flight action so far in Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands and Portugal.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

Doubt

Pochettino offers cryptic response as Eriksen's Tottenham future uncertain

Dec 26th 2018, 8:50 PM 10,712 Views 1 Comment

The Danish playmaker is yet to commit to fresh terms and has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

# fc-barcelona - Sunday 16 December, 2018

Goat This post contains videos

Majestic Messi has a hat-trick and two assists as Barcelona thrash Levante

Dec 16th 2018, 10:30 PM 7,626 Views 17 Comments

Barcelona restore three-point lead at the top with 5-0 win.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 12 December, 2018

Last 16

Here are the 16 clubs who will contest the knockout stages of this season's Champions League

Dec 12th 2018, 10:16 PM 32,316 Views 45 Comments

The draw will take place next Monday morning.

# fc-barcelona - Tuesday 11 December, 2018

Spurs Go Marching On

Late Lucas strike in Barcelona sends Tottenham through to last 16

Dec 11th 2018, 10:04 PM 12,823 Views 18 Comments

Mauricio Pochettino’s side secured a 1-1 draw against Barcelona, which was enough to see them progress.

# fc-barcelona - Thursday 6 December, 2018

Looking Back

Bojan reveals his frustrations at being labelled 'the new Messi'

Dec 6th 2018, 1:36 PM 4,988 Views No Comments

The Stoke forward admits that he struggled to handle the weight of expectation during his time at Barcelona.

# fc-barcelona - Saturday 1 December, 2018

Rejuvenated

Madrid back to winning ways under Solari after Valencia victory

Dec 1st 2018, 10:27 PM 4,446 Views 2 Comments

They are now two points behind Barcelona and only three adrift of leaders Sevilla.

# fc-barcelona - Friday 23 November, 2018

Hit The Ground Running

Dortmund complete €23m permanent deal for Barcelona forward after nine goals in eight games

Nov 23rd 2018, 2:53 PM 8,664 Views No Comments

Spain international Paco Alcacer, who moved to Germany on an initial loan over the summer, has signed with the Bundesliga leaders until 2023.

# fc-barcelona - Monday 19 November, 2018

Blaugrana This post contains videos

New documentary on Pep's Barcelona premiering in Ireland this weekend

Nov 19th 2018, 1:28 PM 4,779 Views 1 Comment

Director Duncan McMath and producer Graham Hunter will talk before the screening of ‘Take The Ball Pass The Ball’ at Dublin’s Liberty Hall.

# fc-barcelona - Friday 16 November, 2018

Going Nowhere

Barcelona claim no Liverpool offer for troubled winger

Nov 16th 2018, 7:58 PM 10,213 Views 3 Comments

Ousmane Dembele continues to be linked with a big-money move away from Camp Nou.

# fc-barcelona - Thursday 15 November, 2018

Hot Water

€105 million Barcelona star being sued by ex-landlord over late rent and damaged flat

Nov 15th 2018, 4:18 PM 11,461 Views 3 Comments

Ousmane Dembele has reportedly irritated the Catalan club’s hierarchy, but he has found himself in legal trouble in Germany.

# fc-barcelona - Sunday 11 November, 2018

Thriller

Messi scores twice on return but Barca stunned at Camp Nou by four-goal Betis

Nov 11th 2018, 5:27 PM 8,300 Views No Comments

It’s the first time in 15 years that Barca have conceded four goals at home.

# fc-barcelona - Tuesday 6 November, 2018

Chasing The Money

Strong opposition to creation of European 'Super League' after Football Leaks uncovers plans

Nov 6th 2018, 12:36 PM 5,286 Views 8 Comments

The continent’s elite clubs have reportedly been in discussions with the aim of breaking away from their domestic leagues.

# fc-barcelona - Thursday 1 November, 2018

Resurrection

Currently one of Europe's most in-form strikers, Paco Alcacer's season and story is remarkable

Nov 1st 2018, 4:32 PM 9,528 Views 3 Comments

The striker has enjoyed a spectacular rehabilitation at Lucien Favre’s ridiculously-entertaining Borussia Dortmund.

Comparisons

Barca's new midfield maestro Arthur reminds club legend Xavi of himself

Nov 1st 2018, 1:02 PM 7,224 Views No Comments

One of the greatest players of his generations is full of praise for the 22-year-old Brazilian.

# fc-barcelona - Sunday 28 October, 2018

Absent Friends

'Pigs were flying in El Clasico before Messi and Ronaldo'

Oct 28th 2018, 8:00 AM 7,525 Views 1 Comment

Both Messi and Ronaldo will not be on the field but the Barca boss thinks Sunday’s Clasico will be memorable

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

Life Without Lionel

Barca cruise past Inter without Messi, Dortmund hammer Atletico and Henry's Monaco held to draw

Oct 24th 2018, 10:43 PM 5,545 Views No Comments

It was a hectic night of Champions League action.

Getting Better This post contains videos

10-man Tottenham's Champions League hopes take a blow after Hugo Lloris' moment of madness

Oct 24th 2018, 7:50 PM 13,832 Views 7 Comments

Spurs came under pressure late on after their goalkeeper was sent off.

# fc-barcelona - Thursday 18 October, 2018

Trouble

Barcelona star fined €800,000 for Munich nightclub fight

Oct 18th 2018, 1:04 PM 13,848 Views 8 Comments

Arturo Vidal has been found guilty of assault.

# fc-barcelona - Sunday 14 October, 2018

Rumour Mill

Man City deny reports that they made £1m/week bid to sign Lionel Messi

Oct 14th 2018, 9:54 AM 6,163 Views 6 Comments

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo say City were willing to triple Messi’s Barca salary.

# fc-barcelona - Saturday 13 October, 2018

NOT ABOUT THE MONEY

Messi rejected Man City offer to treble wages - Al Mubarak

Oct 13th 2018, 6:13 PM 9,819 Views 4 Comments

Pep Guardiola was eager to be reunited with the Barcelona superstar at the Etihad Stadium, but lucrative terms were knocked back by the Argentine.

Potential

Amid interest from Chelsea and Barcelona, Genoa issue hands-off warning for €50 million-rated Polish ace

Oct 13th 2018, 3:47 PM 7,201 Views 5 Comments

Krzysztof Piatek only joined the Italian side from Cravovia last summer.

# fc-barcelona - Tuesday 2 October, 2018

Treatment Table

5 Spurs players to miss Champions League clash with Barca and out until after international break

Oct 2nd 2018, 2:19 PM 9,177 Views 2 Comments

The Group B clash takes place tomorrow night in Wembley.

Boy Is Back In Town

Messi back at Wembley looking to make up for lost time in Europe

Oct 2nd 2018, 10:42 AM 4,524 Views 2 Comments

The star man is back at the London venue tomorrow night to face Spurs.

# fc-barcelona - Wednesday 26 September, 2018

OSCAR NIGHT This post contains videos

Pique howler gifts bottom-placed Leganes shock win against Barcelona

Sep 26th 2018, 9:09 PM 11,031 Views 1 Comment

Oscar Rodriguez’s strike hands Barcelona their first defeat of the La Liga season.

# fc-barcelona - Sunday 23 September, 2018

Late Drama This post contains videos

Pique rescues 10-man Barca as Messi breaks another La Liga record

Sep 23rd 2018, 10:35 PM 8,172 Views 4 Comments

The Argentine player has broken Dani Alves’ record for the most appearances in La Liga by a non-Spanish player.

# fc-barcelona - Tuesday 18 September, 2018

MLS

'I would prefer to see a great MLS game in the US rather than La Liga being in the US'

Sep 18th 2018, 12:59 PM 4,615 Views 6 Comments

Fifa President Gianni Infantino has expressed reservations about La Liga’s proposal to stage a fixture between Girona and Barcelona in America.

# fc-barcelona - Saturday 15 September, 2018

Resilience This post contains videos

Watch: Luis Suarez helps inspire Barca's fightback against Real Sociedad

Sep 15th 2018, 5:33 PM 5,331 Views No Comments

Second-half goals from the Uruguayan and Ousmane Dembélé were enough for the reigning champions to prevail.

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