4 h. ago Barcelona announce return to renovated Nou Camp after multiple delays

Barcelona have confirmed their return to the Nou Camp, but the renovated stadium will not be at full capacity for their first match

Economics

5 h. ago Barcelona to play first game at renovated Camp Nou on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao

Capacity capped at 45,401 spectators for La Liga game‘We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here,’ club sayBarcelona have announced they will play their first game at the renovated but unfinished Camp Nou on Saturday. The club will host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga two and a half years after they moved out so building work could begin.Barcelona wrote in a message on X: “We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it’s here. We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The other clásico: Barcelona and Real Madrid’s rivalry thrives on the basketball court too

The showdown channels centuries of Spanish tension and pride – and may soon collide with the NBA’s ambitions to expand into EuropeScores of fans filed past the silhouettes of cranes and construction work surrounding Barcelona’s Camp Nou last Friday night. But they weren’t there for the world famous soccer stadium. Instead, the sea of Barça jerseys was heading for the club’s basketball arena, the Palau Blaugrana. There was an expectant but apprehensive buzz in the air – the night marked a big occasion: Real Madrid were in town.It’s widely accepted that the biggest rivalry in basketball is between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics; between them they have won almost half of all championships in NBA history. The Lakers-Celtics showdowns of the 1980s went beyond basketball and embodied different Americas: West Coast glitz versus East Coast grit; flashy fastbreak basketball versus fundamentals; and, frankly, though perhaps sometimes oversimplistically, Black versus white. Continue...

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5 d. ago Barcelona president drops verdict on potential Lionel Messi return after surprise Nou Camp visit

Lionel Messi visited the Nou Camp on Sunday amid rumours he could return to play for Barcelona in the future

Politics

5 d. ago Lionel Messi hopes destroyed by Barcelona president with brutal two

Lionel Messi made a secret trip to see the newly renovated Camp Nou over the weekend and speculation has been simmering about a return to Barcelona in the January transfer window

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6 d. ago Marcus Rashford transfer twist as Barcelona told NOT to sign Man Utd star permanently

Marcus Rashford has been in fine form since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United and the England forward has already made it clear that he wants to stay at the Nou Camp for many years

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9 d. ago Charlton Athletic boss makes shock Wrexham claim after 'circus' row

Wrexham and Charlton Athletic are set to face each other in the Championship on Saturday after Addicks boss Nathan Jones stirred up trouble the last time they played

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9 d. ago Marcus Rashford’s first impression of Nou Camp as he finally gets to train in stadium for first time since Man Utd exit

MARCUS RASHFORD hailed the revamped Nou Camp as "beautiful" after Barcelona edged closer to returning home. The Spanish giants - who have not played at their iconic ground since 2023 due to a £1.25BILLION refurb - staged an open training session. Now the first test event has been completed, Barca hope the team can host...

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1 week ago Barcelona 'fear outbreak of deadly tuberculosis' after stadium worker tests positive

Barcelona are fearing the outbreak of deadly tuberculosis after a stadium worker who is currently renovating the Nou Camp tested positive

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1 week ago Barcelona finally announce Camp Nou return 30 months since last match at iconic stadium

Barcelona haven't played at the Camp Nou since May 2023 but the La Liga champions are finally nearing a return to the iconic stadium following its £1.25billion renovation

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2 w. ago Barcelona enter Marcus Rashford transfer talks as Man Utd braced for £12m blow

Barcelona are reportedly already in talks with Manchester United over the future of Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at the Nou Camp until the end of the season

Economics

3 w. ago Rashford v Bellingham: 123 years on, clásico gets another Battle of Britain

In none of La Liga’s 192 derbi meetings have any British players faced each other – on Sunday at last they willThe first time Barcelona came to the capital to play Madrid, in the semi-final of the Copa de la Coronación which marked the 16th birthday and ascension to the throne of Alfonso XIII in 1902, there were three Englishmen in the team. Arthur Witty, John Parsons and Henry Morris didn’t score that May afternoon at the Hippodrome, where the teams had tetanus jabs before playing and, according to one Catalan news sheet, they had been distressed at an ungentlemanly and unexpectedly partisan crowd applauding whenever they fell over and going silent when they scored, but they did win 3-1.Barcelona, after all, had what one paper called “a significant advantage when it came to physical condition and experience”. Born in Catalonia, Witty and Parsons had been founder members of the club three years earlier; Morris, actually Enrique, was born in Manilla to an English father and Spanish m...

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3 w. ago Will Raphinha play against Real Madrid? Injury latest on Barcelona star before El Clasico showdown

Brazilian was expected to be available for selection against Real Madrid

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3 w. ago Barcelona dressing view on Marcus Rashford leaked amid Man Utd transfer reality

Marcus Rashford has spent the season on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United and has made a big impression at the Nou Camp, with the Catalan giants keen to sign him permanently

Politics

3 w. ago Marcus Rashford handed Barcelona transfer reality as dressing room view leaked

Marcus Rashford has been in excellent form for Barcelona, and many will now be wondering if the Manchester United winger will make his loan move to Nou Camp permanent

Politics

3 w. ago Marcus Rashford told condition for permanent Barcelona transfer after ‘fortunate’ move

Michael Owen believes that Marcus Rashford will earn a permanent move to Barcelona, with the former United player enjoying a revival at the Camp Nou since his switch in the summer

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3 w. ago Michael Owen makes transfer prediction about 'fortunate' Marcus Rashford after Man United plan

Marcus Rashford is currently enjoying a season-long loan at FC Barcelona as a result of falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim - and Michael Owen reckons that he could become a permanent fixture at the Camp Nou.

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3 w. ago LaLiga cancels controversial game abroad after protests and fierce criticism

Barcelona and Villarreal were due to play a league match in Miami in December but the plan faced huge opposition

Events

3 w. ago Game off: Spanish league cancels plans for Barcelona to play regular

The Spanish league says plans for Barcelona to play a regular-season game against Villarreal in Miami in December have been called off

Sport

4 w. ago Police launch investigation after violent brawl breaks out as fans and players clash

Police have launched an investigation after violence broke out during a Northern Premier League game between Kidsgrove Athletic and Evro FC on Saturday afternoon

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