When Sandro Rosell was president of Barcelona from 2010-14, he allowed Qatar Airways to be their front-of-shirt sponsor, replacing charity Unicef. Laporta was critical of Rosell for that decision, saying “you had to choose between Qatar and corrupt or between Unicef and clean”.

Barcelona forward Raphinha fears the registration fiasco surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor could affect future signings at the Catalan club.

Barcelona director Deco has played down the club’s interest in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford (via Sky Sports).United want the England international to leave on loan this month, and

Barcelona's pursuit of Marcus Rashford is complicated by their recent financial struggles. While funds from the sale of Camp Nou VIP boxes have become available, President Joan Laporta is wary of repeating past financial mistakes.

Manchester United left winger Marcus Rashford is one of the biggest names on the January 2025 transfer market, as Borussia Dortmund have been closely linked to the perennially disappointing England international after Donyell Malen’s departure to Aston Villa this winter.

Champions League action kicks off in 2025 and Barcelona look to secure their place in the round of 16 when they visit Benfica.

Benfica vs. Barcelona lineups, predicted starting 11, team news. Benfica head coach Bruno Lage is expected to have a full squad to pick from as Barcelona land in Lisbon. The hosts

The UEFA Champions League returns from its winter break this week, earlier than usual ahead of a consequential round of fixtures to close out the competition's first edition of the league phase. Several continental heavyweights will take part in must-win games on Matchday 7 after struggling over the course of the season,

Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in the next round of the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona's last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination in 2021, but with young starlet Lamine Yamal propelling a team on the rise, hopes are far higher for the Catalans this time around.

With Dani Olmo unavailable due to a muscular problem, Gavi is likely to operate as the attacking midfielder and Pedri will be key once again. Lamine Yamal should be providing his services from the right side of the pitch with Raphinha running down the other flank.

In a candid one-on-one conversation with Adri Contreras, Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo has offered some interesting takes.The former RB Leipzig star made a bold prediction about the next Ballon