Lionel Messi wasn't a fantastic captain, according to Al-Shabab midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who played with him at Barcelona. From 2018 to 2021, Lionel Messi led Barcelona, taking home the La Liga trophy in 2019. During the team's transition from Andres Iniesta to himself, the Argentinian took over as captain. He would remain with the club […]

In a scathing attack on Barcelona president Joan Laporta, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared the Super League dead. Following its disastrous 2021 debut, only Real Madrid and Barcelona still want to establish a European Super League. Several teams immediately withdrew from the initiative in response to the strong fan criticism, and it swiftly fell apart. […]

There was much debate in the 2023-24 final El Clasico on whether Lamine Yamal's flick had crossed the line. This spurred discussion over the absence of goal-line technology in LaLiga. Despite its widespread usage in other top European leagues, LaLiga has yet to implement goal-line technology. The anticipated annual cost of $4.3 million has been […]

Spanish manager Xavi is staying at Barcelona for at least one additional season. In doing so, Xavi goes back on his words that he would leave after the current campaign. Barring a near-impossible comeback in LaLiga, the Catalan club will not win any trophies this year. However, the 2022/23 LaLiga champions have seen some positive […]

An iconic event in soccer history was memorialized on a napkin when Barcelona informally recruited Lionel Messi, then 13 years old. He went on to orchestrate one of the best careers in sports history. "In Barcelona, on 14 December 2000 and the presence of Messrs. [Josep] Minguella and Horacio [Gaggioli], Carles Rexach, FC Barcelona's sporting […]

There has been no official word on whether Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the season's conclusion. However, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid is his intended destination. There are questions regarding Mbappe's role and fit within the Real Madrid ranks. Part of his reason for leaving PSG is the fact that he does […]

Chelsea Women's team head coach Emma Hayes has called on fans to help sell out Stamford Bridge for their next game. The Blues are set to face Barcelona on Saturday, April 27 in the second leg of the Women's Champions League semifinals. The English side previously edged Barca Women 1-0 at the weekend thanks to […]

Here are all of the details of where you can watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Real Madrid vs Barcelona WHAT LaLiga WHEN 3pm ET / Noon PT • Sunday, April 21, 2024 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW With ESPN+, you can watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona and […]

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is unparalleled among soccer's most storied rivals. The two teams have jointly dominated Spanish soccer from pre-LaLiga times. As a domestic powerhouse, Barcelona have 75 titles to Real Madrid's 68, giving them the upper hand. On Sunday, they will meet once again. When Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 […]

Ajax are reportedly in the running to hire Xavi Hernandez, who is leaving his position as head coach of Barcelona, immediately. In October 2023, the Eredivisie team fired Maurice Steijn and are currently seeking a new permanent manager. John van't Schip, the club's temporary head coach, has since made many fruitless efforts to improve the […]

As the summer transfer window approaches, Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City remains unknown, making him an intriguing subject once again. Last week, it was reported that Bernardo Silva had already made up his mind to go from Manchester City this summer. The Portuguese playmaker has been in England since 2017 and has more than […]

As we near the conclusion of the European season, each game carries added importance. Some clubs are vying for titles domestically, others are working to finish in the top four and the relegation race is always significant. When you combine that with the impending derby clashes at the weekend, the next few days are a […]

ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes are set to join forces as they broadcast the 257th edition of El Clasico. The massive matchup, widely regarded as the top rivalry in all of soccer, is contested between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Los Blancos currently hold a slim lead in the fixture with 104 victories. Barcelona is, however, not […]

When it came to Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match, two La Liga giants fell. Both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lost in their quarterfinal matches, with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain prevailing. It seemed like Barcelona had the second leg under control with a two-goal aggregate advantage, but then things went south. From controversial calls by […]

Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Xavi as the club's head coach. Marquez only began coaching in 2020 and is currently the manager of Barcelona's B team. The two former players were teammates at the Catalan club for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Barcelona collected a series […]