Also known as: Barca · Catalans · the Catalans · Champions Barcelona · Blaugrana
Barcelona — Spanish football club and La Liga champions winning their third consecutive domestic title under manager Hansi Flick.
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The Namibian
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2
“Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.”
Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout RayoThe Namibian
Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in La Liga
“Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Thursday in La Liga to continue their perfect start to the season.”
Raphinha, Lopez strike again as Barca beat AthleticThe Namibian
Barcelona will host Athletic Bilbao on Thursday
“On Thursday, Spanish champions Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao with new signing Rodri poised to make his debut for Hansi Flick's side from the bench.”
Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real SociedadThe Namibian
Barcelona will play their first game of the season at Elche on Sunday
“On Sunday champions Barcelona play their first game of the season at Elche, while Atletico Madrid host Villarreal.”
Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho’s returnThe Namibian
Barcelona signed Rodri to a deal running until 2030
“In a statement on their website, the La Liga champions said the 30-year-old has signed a deal that will run until 2030, bringing an end to one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer.”
Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester CityThe Namibian
Barcelona recorded an entertaining 5-2 victory at Basel in a friendly
“Elsewhere Spanish champions Barcelona recorded an entertaining 5-2 victory at Basel in a friendly as summer signing Anthony Gordon played for the first time since his switch from Newcastle.”
Real Madrid crush Schalke in friendly as Diomande debutsThe Namibian
Barcelona opted against making Rashford's move permanent and signed Anthony Gordon instead
“the club opted against making the move permanent and instead signed his fellow England forward Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.”
Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd returnThe Namibian
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United
“Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros (US$93 million).”
Barcelona sign Gordon from NewcastleThe Namibian
Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100
“Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.”
Alaves end champions Barca’s bid for 100 point recordThe Namibian
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0
“Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.”
Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real MadridBarcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 39-year-old said the decision was painful but right, noting he always gave everything for his country.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 at home on Sunday, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Bellingham opened the scoring after 19 minutes, and Arda Guler added a fourth late in the match.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in La Liga to continue their perfect start to the season, with new arrival Rodri making his Barca debut.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under new coach Jose Mourinho's first home match at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million). The 18-year-old, who helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, made 96 appearances for Lille after breaking into their first team at age 16.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite mounting pressure over a collapsed private investment proposal for Fifa tournaments. Eto'o suggested the criticism was politically motivated ahead of Fifa's presidential election next year.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid, who fielded new signings including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals to help Atletico Madrid open their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday. The Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021, fielded a side with several youngsters and substitutes as Julian Alvarez was unavailable.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed his move to La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, with the transfer value reaching 76.5 million euros including bonuses after two failed bids.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in a friendly with Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet and record signing Yan Diomande debuting; Barcelona won 5-2 at Basel with summer signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi featuring.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. United led twice but conceded three goals from close range before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Marcus Rashford has completed his season-long loan at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 appearances, and is preparing to return to Manchester United with his future uncertain after Barcelona chose not to make the deal permanent.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will face each other in the World Cup final on Sunday, completing a remarkable two-decade arc: in 2007, a 20-year-old Messi posed with five-month-old Yamal for a Unicef calendar photo while both were at Barcelona, and both now appear in what is likely Messi's final World Cup.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spain beat tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, to advance to Sunday's final where they will face either Argentina or England.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal hopes to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, with Spain facing France in Tuesday's semi-final in Arlington. The 16-year-old Yamal, who scored in Euro 2024's semi-final against France four days before his 17th birthday, will celebrate his 19th birthday on the eve of this World Cup semi-final.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Portugal meet in a World Cup last-16 clash in Texas on Monday, with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career at stake. Spain advanced by defeating Austria 3-0 in the first knockout round.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Norway will play Brazil in Sunday's World Cup last-16 match, hoping to repeat their 1998 group-stage victory. Erling Haaland, who scored his fifth goal at the tournament against Ivory Coast, is central to their hopes, though Coach Solbakken acknowledges Brazil are favourites.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane says he feels "as good as ever" as he pursues more World Cup goals for England; the captain has scored 72 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 campaign, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal haul in 2011/12, and has five goals at the World Cup so far.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England to a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, securing a World Cup last-16 spot. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the knockout round despite a performance that Tuchel's side will need to improve.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi scored twice to guide Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria, becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals total. The 38-year-old captain's performance sent Argentina into the last 32.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. The 22-year-old, currently on World Cup duty, will become the first signing for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →