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Real Madrid: Champions of Europe but the worst example to follow

Real Madrid go into Sunday's Clasico desperately needing to beat Barcelona. Not only is the La Liga title still to play for, Carlo Ancelotti's side desperately needs to rebuild their fortunes on and off the pitch in a season that's been marked by their protests about players, rules and referees.

11/05/2025

Football Now

Lionel Messi: Is he the greatest player of all time?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. After winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Lionel Messi has begun a new challenge in the MLS.

31/08/2023

Football Now

Pep Guardiola: The greatest of all time?

In partnership with Media City

With successful stints at three of Europe's biggest clubs and a remarkable ability to work closely with some of the world's best players, Pep Guardiola's impact on football cannot be overstated. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

15/06/2023

Football Now

Meet the football clubs growing their brand through the media

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In partnership with Media City Qatar - Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.

01/06/2023

Football Now

Barcelona: Could they get back to their best?

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FC Barcelona are one of the most famous and successful clubs in world football, but by their own hefty standards, the last five years have been anything but. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

11/05/2023

Football Now

The European Super League two years on: Is it still an option?

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No promotion, no relegation. Just a closed shop for Europe’s elite clubs. But is the European Super League still possible? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

27/04/2023

Sport

Barcelona breeze past Real Madrid to clinch the Spanish Super Cup

Spanish teen sensation Gavi scored one and set up two as Barcelona brushed aside Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia.

16/01/2023

Sport

Barcelona set to sign striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich

In Catalonia, the Polish forward will join Brazil international Raphinha, who was signed up last week for a sum of about €50 million.

17/07/2022

Sport

Camp Nou sets new record attendance for women's football match

The previous record was also set during a Barcelona match against Real Madrid in March.

22/04/2022

Football Now

FC Barcelona: A tale of two very different teams

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At a time where the men's team are plagued with issues on and off the pitch, the women's team and breaking records.

27/01/2022

Spain

Barcelona welcomes women into famed football academy for first time

For the first time, girls and women have gained entry to the legendary training centre, which has honed the talents of male stars such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

10/11/2021

Sport

Barcelona's debt now at '€1.35 billion', says club president

Barcelona's president Joan Laporta has presented a grim picture of the football club's financial situation, saying its debt had risen to €1.35 billion.

16/08/2021

Sport

Watch: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi unveiled as a PSG player

"I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes," he said.

10/08/2021

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Messi's tears at Barcelona exit

Lionel Messi fought back tears Sunday as he began a press conference at which he was expected to confirm he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career.

08/08/2021

Sport

Lionel Messi: Club is ‘above any player’ say Barcelona

The 34-year-old has been with the Catalan club all his career. For the first time, he's seeking pastures new.

05/08/2021

Spain

Barcelona's finances holding up new Messi contract

Barcelona’s finances have made it difficult to get Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan Laporta.

01/07/2021

World News

European Super League chief Perez says project is on 'standby'

Florentino Perez said the football clubs who originally joined the ESL will continue to find a way to make the league work.

22/04/2021

Spain

EU's top court rules Spanish fooball clubs received illegal state aid

The top EU court has upheld a decision from the bloc's executive arm ordering football clubs to repay illegal state aid.

04/03/2021

Spain

Spanish newspaper publishes details of Messi's €555 million contract

A Spanish newspaper published the details of Lionel Messi's €555 million contract with FC Barcelona.

31/01/2021

Spain

Lionel Messi breaks Pele’s record for most goals scored for a club

Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona on Tuesday, breaking Pele’s long-held record for the most goals scored for a single club.

23/12/2020