Post-Valencia defeat, Gerardo Martino baffled by bipolar Barcelona

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:46

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino was lost for words after his side suffered their first league defeat at home in nearly two years as Valencia came from behind to win 3-2 at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Must win game for Real Madrid against Valencia

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:11

The pressure is likely to be on Real Madrid when they travel to Valencia` Mestalla Stadium Sunday night for their last game of the year.

Lionel Messi recovers from injury, can start fitness work

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 09:13

Lionel Messi has recovered fully from his thigh muscle injury and can begin work on his fitness although no date has yet been set for his return to action, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Friday.

Barcelona move five clear of Real Madrid

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 16:42

Brazilian striker Neymar continued to win the hearts of the Barcelona fans as he scored his side`s both goals in a hard-fought 2-1 win over a Villarreal side in the BBVA Primera Liga football.

City may host a top football club to mark EB centenary

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:51

If everything goes well, Kolkata may get to witness a "a top class club" like Barcelona or Manchester United by next year.

Barcelona’s Neymar `crying out` for rest

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 19:11

Barcelona striker Neymar may have sent the crowd into raptures with his first hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League to help his side on the way to a 6-1 thrashing of Glasgow Celtic Wednesday but coach Tata Martino believes the young Brazilian needs to take the weight off his feet.

Bilbao sense upset against wounded leaders Barcelona

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 17:58

Athletic Bilbao host Barcelona at their new San Mames stadium on Sunday sniffing an upset after the La Liga leaders suffered their first defeat of the season at Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi out with bruised thigh

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 14:39

Barcelona`s star player Lionel Messi has suffered a bruised left thigh, the club confirmed.

Barca`s Martino makes protecting Messi a priority

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 19:48

The sight of Lionel Messi being substituted against Levante on Sunday was an early indicator that new Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino is unafraid of making bold decisions.

Business as usual for Barcelona, work to be done for Real Madrid

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 17:45

Two days into the new Primera Liga season and the most obvious is that rumours of Barca`s demise have been overstated.

Barca`s Martino in no rush to sign a defender

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 19:00

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino is happy to wait until January to see whether he needs to sign a new centre-back, the Argentine said ahead of the opening game of their La Liga title defence.

Shimon Peres tells Barcelona players they`re `messengers of peace`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 18:18

Israeli President Shimon Peres on Sunday praised Lionel Messi and his fellow Barcelona stars as "messengers of peace" as they made a brief visit to Israel and the Palestinians territories.