Barça want VAR in UWCL after ref controversies

Barcelona's players have called for VAR to be used in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage after controversy marked Chelsea's draw at Real Madrid.


Deco backs 'perfect' Xavi amid Barca struggles

Barcelona sporting director Deco says Xavi Hernández remains the "perfect coach" for the club despite a recent slump in performances.


Barca, eyeing last-16, 'only halfway' back to best

Xavi Hernández said Barcelona are only halfway back to their very best as they edge towards the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since 2021.


Xavi: 'Unacceptable' Barça had Clásico hangover

Xavi Hernández labelled Barcelona's performance against Real Sociedad as unacceptable and blamed it on an El Clásico hangover despite coming away with a 1-0 win from the Reale Arena.


Xavi: No issues with Gündogan over Clásico rant

Xavi said he agrees with Ilkay Gündogan after the midfielder slammed Barca for not showing enough anger or emotion after last week's Clásico defeat.


Six arrested for Espanyol-Barça pitch invasion

Six people have been arrested following the pitch invasion which followed Espanyol's defeat to Barcelona at the end of last season.


Messi wins Ballon d'Or award for record 8th time

Inter Miami and Argentina star Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or for an astonishing eighth time, fending off competition from Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.