Today: September 12, 2024
Today: September 12, 2024

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Spanish police raid soccer federation as part of probe into Barcelona's payments to referee official

Spanish police have raided offices of the country's soccer federation as part of an investigation into the payment of millions of dollars over several years by Barcelona to a former vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee

Spanish police raid soccer federation as part of probe into Barcelona's payments to referee official
Sports

Haaland and Mbappé on target in Champions League wins for Manchester City and PSG

Superstar forwards Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé have both been on target to help boost their teams’ chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stage

Haaland and Mbappé on target in Champions League wins for Manchester City and PSG
Sports

Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real Madrid

Barcelona has been playing without leading scorer Robert Lewandowksi and regular starters Frenkie de Jong, Pedri González and Jules Koundé for the past month because of injuries

Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real Madrid
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Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'

It’s been a whirlwind last few months for newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí with memorable victories on and off the field

Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'
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Censored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned works

A new museum in Barcelona is offering a second chance to controversial artworks that have suffered censorship for religious, sexual, political or commercial reasons

Censored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned works
Business|Environment|News|World

Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say

Tighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain have gone in effect as authorities in Catalonia say that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months

Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say
Sports

An impossible task? Calzona takes over Napoli 48 hours before facing Barca in Champions League

It might be an impossible task but new Napoli coach Francesco Calzona has taken over the defending Serie A champion 48 hours before facing Barcelona in the Champions League

An impossible task? Calzona takes over Napoli 48 hours before facing Barca in Champions League
Sports

Spain fines its soccer federation for not having harassment protocol in place at Women's World Cup

The Spanish soccer federation and Barcelona soccer club have been fined an undisclosed sum by Spain’s labor ministry for not meeting workplace regulations regarding gender equality

Spain fines its soccer federation for not having harassment protocol in place at Women's World Cup
Environment|News|World

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

A religious procession in downtown Barcelona has celebrated the appearance of long-awaited rain after nine days of praying for relief from a severe drought

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain
Sports

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG 3-2 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Raphinha scored twice and substitute Andreas Christensen headed the winner as Barcelona won 3-2 at Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG 3-2 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals
News|Technology|World

Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona

Spanish rail authorities say commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation

Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona
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FIFA sets date for first Women's Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026

FIFA has finally set a date for the first Women’s Club World Cup tournament

FIFA sets date for first Women's Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudí in 2025 Cruise Collection

Louis Vuitton has unveiled its latest fashion designs at Barcelona’s Park Güell in an homage to one of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces

Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudí in 2025 Cruise Collection
Sports

Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down

Barcelona says coach Xavi Hernández is leaving the club at the end of the season

Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

UEFA celebrates growth of women's soccer as Barcelona lifts another Women's Champions League trophy

It was a night of celebration for Barcelona after another Women’s Champions League title, and for the women’s game in general after another season with significant growth in the sport

UEFA celebrates growth of women's soccer as Barcelona lifts another Women's Champions League trophy
Economy|Travel

Top tourist destination Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028

Barcelona, a top Spanish holiday destination, announced on Friday that it will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to

Top tourist destination Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028
News|Travel

Spain's tourism minister condemns spraying of Barcelona visitors with water pistols

Spain's tourism minister condemned the actions of a small group of protesters who sprayed visitors to Barcelona with water pistols last weekend, saying on Thursday they did not

Spain's tourism minister condemns spraying of Barcelona visitors with water pistols
Entertainment|Sports

‘One in a billion’: Photographer who captured Lionel Messi with a baby Lamine Yamal details rare shoot after photos resurface

‘One in a billion’: Photographer who captured Lionel Messi with a baby Lamine Yamal details rare shoot after photos resurface

‘One in a billion’: Photographer who captured Lionel Messi with a baby Lamine Yamal details rare shoot after photos resurface
Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Olympics-Barcelona's free gym in a tunnel helps to popularise climbing

The Foixarda tunnel in Barcelona hides a free-to-use climbing treasure trove made up of thousands of holds of all shapes, sizes and colours

Olympics-Barcelona's free gym in a tunnel helps to popularise climbing
Europe|Travel

Barcelona will raise tourist tax for cruise passengers, mayor says

Barcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday.

Barcelona will raise tourist tax for cruise passengers, mayor says
Europe|Travel

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says

Barcelona cannot absorb an ongoing, unbridled growth in the number of tourists and has to impose restrictions so as not to become a "theme park" without residents,

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says

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