2 w. ago Raphinha leads comeback for Barcelona in victory against Atlético Madrid

Barcelona recovered to secure a 3-1 win against Atlético Madrid as goals from Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres handed the visitors their first La Liga defeat since August and extended the champions’ lead at the top after an intense clash on Tuesday.The result puts Barcelona on 37 points, four ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who visit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Atlético, arriving at Camp Nou on a seven-game winning run in all competitions, remain in fourth place with 31 points. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hamas to return body of Israeli hostage reportedly found in refugee camp

The remains will be handed over on Tuesday afternoon

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3 w. ago Barcelona’s new chapter begins in familiar surroundings as life returns to Camp Nou

More than two years of redevelopment at the storied ground later, feelings of relief and comfort greeted Barça’s return to time-honoured turfThere was no sign of Laszlo Kubala or Johan Cruyff, their statues still safely packed in storage, and Lionel Messi had sneaked in alone under cover of darkness a fortnight before but FC Barcelona’s current players were finally back at the Camp Nou as 45,157 fans and a handful of men in high-vis jackets and hard hats watched them return home 909 days later. It was like old times.Athletic Club, ideal guests, had not won here in 30 matches and after two years away they didn’t win this time either, the last of four goals conceded soon followed by fireworks on an afternoon of reunion. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Barcelona celebrate return to Camp Nou with Athletic Bilbao thrashing

Barcelona had not played at the Camp Nou in 909 days due to the iconic stadium’s redevelopment

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3 w. ago Barcelona issue new Marcus Rashford statement in blow for Man Utd outcast

Barcelona face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday as they open the Nou Camp but Marcus Rashford will miss out after the Manchester United loanee was hit with an illness

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3 w. ago Premier League buildup, Barcelona return to Camp Nou and more – matchday live

⚽ Latest news and previews as Premier League resumes⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Check out the talk | Mail matchday liveThe talk at Chelsea’s pre-match Premier League press conferences was Cole Palmer’s freak accident at home, resulting in a broken toe and further delaying his much-anticipated comeback from his recent groin injury.Chelsea visit Burnley in today’s lunchtime kick-off, and Enzo Maresca hoped the 23-year-old would be available for Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Barcelona or next weekend’s home game against Arsenal. The head coach confirmed that would no longer be the case but confirmed the unusual incident would not keep the forward out for too long.It can happen. I wake up many times during the night to go to the toilet. I hit my head, my legs, my everything, so it can happen.The last time I saw him was yesterday morning, and he was without socks, without flip-flops, he was without nothing. He was working OK. The problem is that it’s a small toe, so the contact with...

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4 w. ago Marcus Rashford misses another Barcelona training session as dream put on hold

Marcus Rashford is a major doubt ahead of Barcelona’s Camp Nou return against Athletic Bilbao with the on-loan Manchester United star having missed the Spanish giants’ last two training sessions

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4 w. ago Marcus Rashford absence from Barcelona training explained as wish gets granted

Marcus Rashford was not present for Barcelona training on Thursday, just two days before the club's long-awaited return to the Camp Nou

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