Barcelona manager who guided the club to La Liga title; faced scrutiny after consecutive defeats in 2026.
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The Namibian
Hansi Flick arrived at Barcelona in summer of 2024
“Since Hansi Flick arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2024 things have largely gone better than even he might have hoped, at least until the past week.”
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recoveryThe Namibian
Flick said his side may be tired but needed to buckle up their ideas
“The coach said his side, who hope to have playmaker Pedri Gonzalez back in action against Levante after injury, may be tired but also needed to buck up their ideas.”
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recoveryThe Namibian
Hansi Flick's Barcelona's 11-match winning run ended with a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad
“Trailing slightly behind the main pack of qualification contenders are Hansi Flick's La Liga-leading Barcelona, whose 11-match winning run in all competitions ended with a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad at the weekend.”
Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on Europe's eliteJurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona's bid to match La Liga's all-time record of 100 points ended with a 1-0 defeat to Alaves on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's newly-crowned Spanish champions needed to win their remaining three matches to reach that figure but fell to Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first-half stoppage time.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday, clinching La Liga in consecutive years and moving 14 points clear of second-place Madrid with three matches remaining.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona, leading by 11 points, host Real Madrid on Sunday needing only a draw to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. A victory could help them set records with a potential 100 points and 33 victories if they win their final four matches.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-0 on Sunday, postponing Barcelona's chance to be crowned Spanish champions. Barcelona lead by 11 points with four matches remaining and will next attempt to claim their 29th league title when they host Real Madrid in a week.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late goals to give Barcelona a 2-1 win at Osasuna, moving them 14 points clear of Real Madrid. Barcelona will be crowned champions if Real Madrid drop points against Espanyol on Sunday.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Betis drew 1-1 with Real Madrid on Friday in La Liga, with Hector Bellerin scoring a late equaliser to cancel out Vinicius Junior's 17th-minute opener. Barcelona provisionally leads Madrid by eight points after the result.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
RB Leipzig face Union Berlin on Friday, with Leipzig chasing Champions League qualification and Union fighting relegation. The match highlights a shift in football's leadership: Union is coached by Marie-Louise Eta, the first woman to coach a men's side in a major European league, while Leipzig's CEO is Tatjana Haenni, the first female club boss in German football history.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga, moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with six matches remaining, but lost teenage forward Lamine Yamal to a hamstring injury after he won and converted the match-winning penalty. Joao Cancelo also left the field injured in the tight encounter.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League quarterfinal tie, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2017. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, Atletico's 2-0 first-leg advantage and Lookman's goal held firm as Barcelona finished with 10 men after Eric Garcia's red card.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal assisted twice and scored in Barcelona's 4-1 derby victory over Espanyol, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to nine points with seven games remaining. The win came as Barcelona prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid drew 1-1 at home against Girona in La Liga, with Fede Valverde's goal cancelled out by Thomas Lemar's strike, leaving Madrid six points behind Barcelona with seven matches remaining. Coach Arbeloa disputed a late penalty appeal involving Kylian Mbappe and complained about VAR's consistency, while Madrid prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday with the title race appearing secondary to their European ambitions.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored to give Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi sent off before half-time. Barcelona must stage a comeback in the second leg next Tuesday in Madrid to advance to the semi-finals.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 on Sunday to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga, with Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also scoring. The win came after Barcelona's midfielder Gavi made his return from a severe knee injury late in the match.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal's stoppage-time penalty rescues Barcelona from defeat, earning a 1-1 draw at Newcastle in a Champions League last 16 first leg. After Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead in the 86th minute, Yamal converted from the spot following a foul on Dani Olmo, leaving Barcelona with work to do in the return fixture on March 18.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored in the 68th minute to secure Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, restoring the champions' four-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat in La Liga this century at 18 years old. The victory extended Barcelona's lead at the top of the league to four points above Real Madrid.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face each other in the Champions League last 16 for the fifth season running, with Madrid hosting City at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg next month. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, drew Chelsea, while other notable matchups include Arsenal facing Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle playing Barcelona.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are among Europe's major clubs facing crucial Champions League matches this week to secure direct qualification to the knockout phase or avoid additional playoff rounds. The top eight teams qualify directly for the last 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th must play two-legged playoffs.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Catalan side's 12-match unbeaten run and narrowing their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a single point. Barcelona had multiple disallowed goals and hit the woodwork four times but could not overcome goalkeeper Alex Remiro's crucial saves.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →