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Xavi Hernandez had looked set to stay on as Barca manager after changing his mind on leaving

Barcelona sack Xavi in final twist to managerial saga

Barcelona have announced head coach Xavi will leave his position at the end of the season, just a month after the Barca boss had reversed a decision to step down this summer after two and a half years in charge.

Soccer • 24 May 24

Joan Laporta is in his second spell as club president

Barcelona president insists ref payments were legal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that all payments made to a company owned by a senior refereeing official were transparent and came in exchange for advisory and not to get any illegal sporting advantage.

Soccer • 17 Apr 23

The aftershocks of Kylian Mbappe's decision rumble on

Ligue 1 hits back at LaLiga's 'disrespectful smears'

Ligue 1 president Vincent Labrune has hit back at his LaLiga counterpart Javier Tebas who attacked Paris St Germain following Kylian Mbappe's contract extension, saying his denigration of the French league and its players was 'unacceptable'.

Soccer • 26 May 22

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Barcelona

Aubameyang 'proud and happy' to join Barcelona

Barcelona have announced the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer from Arsenal.

Soccer • 02 Feb 22

Pep backs Xavi as Barca confirm they've made contact

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has no doubt that Xavi will be a fine manager if given the job at his former club Barcelona following the departure of Dutchman Ronald Koeman earlier this week.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Pedri will cost €1billion if anyone wants to buy him

Pedri signs Barca deal with €1billion release clause

Barcelona's teenage midfielder Pedri has agreed a new contract until 2026 including a release clause of €1billion, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday.

Soccer • 14 Oct 21

Ronald Koeman's Barcelona side have won just once in their last five games

Koeman gets backing from Barcelona president

Barcelona president Joan Laporta gave coach Ronald Koeman his backing on Saturday, saying the Dutchman deserves time to turn the club's fortunes around.

Soccer • 02 Oct 21

Barcelona players dejected after they losing to the German champions

Barca chief Laporta urges patience after Bayern loss

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asked fans to show patience with the team in the aftermath of Tuesday's 3-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, adding he had foreseen the club's difficult start to the season.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Joan Laporta is still working to bring the Super League to fruition

Barca president insists Super League is still alive

Barca president Joan Laporta has insisted that the Super League project is still alive, despite the withdrawal earlier this year of the majority of founding clubs.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Barcelona president reveals club's €1.35billion debt

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on the club's "very worrying" financial situation, revealing the LaLiga giants are €1.35billion in debt.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

A tearful Messi was coy on his next destination but admitted that PSG was 'a possibility'

Emotional Messi confirms Barca exit but wanted to stay

An emotional Lionel Messi has revealed he expected to extend his stay at Barcelona as he confirmed his exit from the club in a farewell press conference on Sunday morning.

Soccer • 08 Aug 21

Joan Laporta has threatened legal action if sanctions are handed down

Barcelona won't say sorry for Super League involvement

Barcelona will not apologise for their role in creating the failed European Super League and will appeal against any punishment from UEFA, president Joan Laporta said on Friday.

Soccer • 28 May 21

Laporta enjoyed success during his previous presidency

Laporta elected Barcelona president for second time

Barcelona members elected Joan Laporta as club president on Sunday, turning to the man who oversaw one of their most successful periods to lead them out of an institutional and financial crisis.

Soccer • 07 Mar 21

Joan Laporta