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Barca name Barjuan interim coach as Xavi waits in wings

Barcelona have named their 'B' side coach Sergi Barjuan as interim manager following the departure of Ronald Koeman, the LaLiga club said in a statement.

Soccer • 28 Oct 21

Leo Messi reacts during the goalless draw with Atletico

Nou Camp stalemate blows La Liga title race wide open

The La Liga title race was blown wide open after Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a 0-0 draw at Camp Nou on Saturday.

Soccer • 08 May 21

Lionel Messi drew level on 643 goals with Pele

Barca held by Valencia as Messi equals Pele's record

Lionel Messi equalled Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club but was unable to help Barcelona beat Valencia in La Liga as they had to settle for a 2-2 home draw.

Soccer • 19 Dec 20

Work may begin on redeveloping the iconic venue next June

Camp Nou revamp a necessity, says Barca vice-president

Barcelona must press on with plans to renovate Camp Nou in order to replenish revenues lost because of the Covid-19 pandemic, vice-president Jordi Moix told Reuters, adding that the €815-million project will pay for itself.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

Ansu Fati's goal helped to get Barca on their way

Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

Barcelona's teenage forward Ansu Fati and all-time top scorer Lionel Messi were on target as they beat bottom club Leganes 2-0 at an empty Camp Nou to maintain their perfect start since the season resumed after its three-month hiatus.

Soccer • 16 Jun 20

There will be heightened security around this Wednesday's El Clasico

Real and Barca braced for unusual security steps

Real Madrid and Barcelona may find it easier to get themselves psyched up for their rescheduled 'Clasico' La Liga clash on Wednesday, because both sides will spend the hours before the match cooped up in the same hotel.

Soccer • 17 Dec 19

Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool recap

Barcelona have one foot in the final of the Champions League after the beat Liverpool 3-0 in their semi-final first leg clash at the Camp Nou.

Soccer • 01 May 19

Luis Suarez had a goal ruled out for Barcelona

Barcelona held by Getafe, Sevilla snatch a win

Leaders Barcelona continued their unbeaten LaLiga campaign but failed to score at home in the league for the first time since November 2016 after being held to a goalless draw by Getafe.

Soccer • 11 Feb 18

Robbie Benson breaks the deadlock for Dundalk against Shamrock Riovers

Recap: All of Sunday's soccer action

Liverpool's visit to Newcastle ended in a draw, while the prize of an FAI Cup final place remains up for grabs after Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk draw 1-1.

Soccer • 01 Oct 17

Juventus are through to the last four for the second time in three seasons

Sadlier hails Juve's defensive masterclass

After holding Barcelona to a scoreless draw at the Camp Nou to book their place in the Champions League semi-final, Richie Sadlier praised the shift put in by Juventus in nullifying their hosts.

Soccer • 19 Apr 17

Luis Enrique celebrates his side's stunning win

Enrique: Belief saw Barcelona through

Barcelona's amazing 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain that sent them through to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals was down to never losing belief, according to coach Luis Enrique.

Soccer • 08 Mar 17

Camp Nou