Tag: FC Barcelona

Barcelona gains momentum in Spain while Atlético slumps

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MADRID — How quickly things changed for the top two clubs fighting for the Spanish league title. ...

Dembele recalled by France after more than 2 years away

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PARIS — Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele was recalled to the France squad on Thursday after an absence of more than two years. ...

PSG needs Neymar return to boost its fading title defense

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PARIS — When Paris Saint-Germain broke the world transfer record to buy Neymar four years ago, it was with dreams of conquering Europe in...

Germany calls up Musiala, Wirtz for WCup qualifiers

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BERLIN — Germany coach Joachim Löw called up Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz for the first time on Friday for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. ...

Fekir’s superb solo effort helps Betis beat Levante 2-0

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BARCELONA, Spain — Nabil Fekir scored from a great solo effort to help Real Betis beat Levante 2-0 at home to stay near the...

Pedri makes it to Spain’s senior national team for 1st time

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MADRID — Young Barcelona playmaker Pedri was called up for Spain's senior national team for the first time on Monday. ...

Benzema brace leads Madrid fightback in 2-1 win over Elche

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BARCELONA, Spain — Karim Benzema scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 comeback win over Elche which moved Real Madrid to second place...

Lyon could face French rival PSG in Women’s Champions League

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NYON, Switzerland — Five-time defending champion Lyon will play either French rival Paris Saint-Germain or Sparta Prague in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions...

Ramos returns for Real Madrid amid doubts about his future

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BARCELONA, Spain — First it was Lionel Messi, and now it’s Sergio Ramos with his future in question. ...

Koeman hopes his new-look Barcelona convinces Messi to stay

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BARCELONA, Spain — A friendly chat with Kylian Mbappe. A quick hug with Mauricio Pochettino. A kiss on the forehead from Ángel Di María. ...