3 h. 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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15 h. 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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21 h. 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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23 h. ago Marcus Rashford agreement reached as Man United star is told 'the time was right'

Marcus Rashford returns to action for Barcelona this weekend as the Manchester United loanee closes in on a potential permanent switch to the Camp Nou next summer

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26 h. 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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44 h. 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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65 h. 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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5 d. 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

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5 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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

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