The Irish Times

Has the sun set on Barcelona’s glory years?

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Barcelona deny former president illegally bought liver for Eric Abidal

Former defender and now club’s director of football underwent transplant in 2012

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 18:58

Ken Early: Barca shut Camp Nou in solidarity with Catalan vote

Many on the board believed it was wrong to play on the day of the Catalan referendum

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 07:00

How Messi’s shadow and PSG’s ambition led to Neymar’s move

By moving to PSG Neymar is ready to be the star of the show and not the overshadowed

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 16:03

Neymar facing trial on corruption charges

Spanish judge accepts charges against Neymar for irregularities regarding his transfer to Barcelona

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 18:23

Neymar agrees new contract with Barcelona

Brazilian will sign five-year deal with La Liga champions on Friday

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 15:53

Neymar may stand trial over fraud allegations

Spanish prosecutors are examining alleged irregularities in Barcelona star’s transfer

Tue Jun 07 2016 - 15:49

Pep Guardiola returns to Camp Nou determined to outfox old team-mate

Luis Enrique has endured criticism but he has overseen rejuvenation of Barcelona

Wed May 06 2015 - 01:48

Barcelona president suggests political campaign behind Neymar court case

‘Others wanted to sign Neymar paying more money but didn’t manage it and didn’t like that’

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 13:01

Emotional farewell for former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova

His children lead tributes at funeral attended by club players and officials

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 21:21

Dani Alves defends Barcelona team-mate and compatriot Neymar

Striker has scored just three goals and provided one assist in nine matches since returning from injury

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 20:31

Neymar’s transfer and new manager’s tactics weighing Barca down

Going into another El Clasico much seems to have changed at the Camp Nou

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 10:00

Barcelona pay €13.5m tax bill after Neymar charge

Catalan club insist they have not committed any offence

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 15:28

Neymar defends father’s profit from Barcelona transfer

‘I am a fan of my dad for having put me where I am, and if he makes millions from that, what’s the big deal?’

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 21:13

Barcelona charged with tax fraud

Spanish champions accused of ‘infringement against the tax authority’ in Neymar transfer

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 21:04

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigns

Decision comes after lawsuit alleges Rosell misappropriated funds from the signing of striker Neymar

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 22:00

Barcelona under investigation over Neymar transfer deal

€40m of €57.1m fee went to a company owned by player’s father

Wed Jan 15 2014 - 17:12

Iniesta to stay at Barcelona

Spanish midfielder signs three-year deal with La Liga champions

Thu Dec 19 2013 - 14:04

Vilanova resigns as Barcelona manager

Steps down to continue treatment for cancer and replacement will be named next week

Fri Jul 19 2013 - 19:57

Achtung Barca: Guardiola bites back – and he could get Messi

Tension between Bayern’s manager and Barcelona president Sandro Rosell may cause problems for the Catalans

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 11:00

Barcelona making right noises but hard to see Bayern capitulating

German side have won 17 away games on the bounce and it’s over a year since they failed to score away goal

Wed May 01 2013 - 06:00