Barcelona
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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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

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

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

'Arsenal can win the Champions League Premier League double with THIS signing' Clinton Morrison makes bold prediction about Gunners' title chances IF they get huge transfer over the line
By Clinton Morrison Published
CLINTON'S COLUMN Clinton Morrison discusses Julian Alvarez’s future amid links to Arsenal, assesses the prospect of Enzo Fernandez joining Manchester City and explains the reasoning behind Ollie Watkins’ imminent move to Al Hilal

Manchester United edging closer to completing Alejandro Balde transfer: report
By Mark White Published
Manchester United are in the market for a new left-back with Alejandro Balde a serious target

'Losing top quality like Rodri when you're challenging for the Premier League is a huge blow to Manchester City' Clinton Morrison explains the lasting impact of one of this summer's most high-profile transfers
By Clinton Morrison Published
CLINTON'S COLUMN Clinton Morrison discusses Rodri’s move to Barcelona, assesses how Ayyoub Bouaddi could fill the void by the Spaniard, and explained the ongoing importance of Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United

‘Jose Mourinho has one job at Real Madrid, and that’s to usurp Barcelona – either you win, or you’re losers and it’s a disaster. It’ll be fireworks watching whether he can do it’ Former Bernabeu favourite assesses the new La Liga season
By Chris Flanagan Published
A legendary boss has returned to Spanish football this season – tasked with overhauling Real Madrid's bitter rivals

Viktor Gyokeres offered Arsenal escape route after worrying summer form: report
By Steven Chicken Published
Arsenal paid good money for Viktor Gyokeres last summer but he could now be on the move again

"It was crazy for Palace to lose Brennan Johnson – I don't get it!" Writing in his Top, Top Column, Clinton Morrison reveals he intends to speak to people at Crystal Palace and seek clarity on the decision to lose their 25-year-old forward
By Clinton Morrison Published
CLINTON'S COLUMN He also discusses Barcelona’s pursuit of Rodri, Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future after links with Chelsea and Manchester United, and looks ahead to the Community Shield
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