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Name: Barcelona

Founded: 1899

Home ground: Camp Nou

League Titles: 26

Instagram: @fcbarcelona

Iconic supporter-owned club seen as a symbol of Catalonia and hugely successful both domestically and, latterly, in Europe following a first European Cup win in 1992. The team which won 14 trophies in four years under Pep Guardiola is considered to be among the greatest club sides ever and their talisman, Lionel Messi, is seen by many as the best player of all time. Other players to sport the red and blue include Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Romario.

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The World Cup stars that landed big summer moves

By Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Several of this summer's World Cup stars have since headed to new leagues, including Morocco's chess fanatic and Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeping hero. Will they make a success of their big moves?

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Manchester City star Erling Haaland has already 'said yes' to Barcelona - with Norwegian NOT staying for charges aftermath: report

By Mark White Published

Manchester City are facing a crisis - and talismanic forward Erling Haaland may not stick around, having previously agreed to move to Barcelona

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The 20 greatest Champions League teams ever

By Michael Yokhin, Mark White, Ed McCambridge Published

EXCLUSIVE Ousmane Dembele helped PSG to a record victory in last season’s final in Munich – it confirmed their place among the very best sides the competition has ever produced

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 30: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France looks on in the tunnel before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Kylian Mbappe winning the Ballon d’Or won’t actually mean anything

By Richard Buxton Published

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe has been on a relentless Ballon d’Or campaign, in what's become the most hotly-contested edition of the award for generations

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Manchester United given green light for Frenkie de Jong move: report

By Chris Nee Published

The Dutch international could be on the move after seven years at Barcelona

Transfer
'Kylian Mbappe is the greatest threat to Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or success' Ruud Gullit issues Bayern Munich star a Galactico warning

By Kedar Bayley Published

Ruud Gullit believes Kylian Mbappe could be voted for more than Ballon d'Or competitors Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane

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It's time to bring back the Cup Winners' Cup

By Rich Chamberlain Published

OPINION European football needs to go back to basics with an old favourite we haven't seen in 27 years

OPINION
What incentives are there for Champions League teams to finish high in the league phase?

By Kedar Bayley Published

From home advantage in the knock-outs, to financial reward, this is why Champions League teams should gun for higher league phases finishes

Competition
The incredible adventures of Romario and Stoichkov in Barcelona

By Simon Talbot Published

LONG READ They were the greatest strike partnership ever seen, but their mercurial relationship tore them and Barça apart after just one year

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The 100 most expensive transfers EVER

By Mark White Last updated

TRANSFERS These are the most expensive transfers ever, with over £7 billion spent on the top 100 moves in football history

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