Catalan club’s drop means they only have the seventh-highest wage bill in the top flight

French striker's move the highlight from Europe’s top leagues on transfer deadline day

This deal could be pivotal for both PSG’s ambitions and French football’s future

Catalan club insist that they are no longer concerned about Messi leaving

Kylian Mbappé misses decisive kick as world champions beaten on penalties after an epic

A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency

Roared on by over 60,000 fans the hosts took the lead before Griezmann equalised

has long been fascinated with life stateside and is a keen basketball fan

France manager is chief among admirers of the player’s selfless contribution

Defeated by France, Germans need to improve dramatically to claim first Euros win

World champions see two goals ruled out but Hummels’ own goal proves the difference

World champions are the team to beat although Germany in Munich a tough start

From England against Scotland to a meeting of the European and World champions

Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager

Summer storm has calmed but star’s future remains uncertain as club battles big debts

Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half misses rule out any chance of another stunning comeback

Lionel Messi had given Barca the lead from the penalty spot before the tide turned

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Maradona as Barcelona return to winning ways

Relationship with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has gone from bad to worse

Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and Samuel Umtiti also reportedly on verge of Barcelona exit

‘Returning legend’ plans to clear out club’s old guard – except Messi – but it won’t be easy

Allowing the wonderful but slow star to set the tempo for the club has been a disaster

Decorated clubs a core part of Europe’s soccer aristocracy

From Wednesday to Saturday the last eight takes place in Lisbon

It’s been five years since they conquered Europe and are increasingly reliant on Messi

Club said to be preparing to ask for up to €20m to cover lost sales

Catalan side outclass Villarreal to break a run of two draws in La Liga but remain four behind

Third draw in four for Catalan club has made defending their La Liga title very difficult

Midfielder breaks deadlock after 71 minutes as hosts return to the top of La Liga table

French World Cup winner: ‘my body is ready to play a few more years at the best level’

Netherlands player won golden boot at 2019 Under-17 World Cup

Barça return to the top of La Liga after VAR breaks Basque hearts at the Nou Camp

Zinedine Zidane wins his first match as manager against Catalans at Bernabéu

Champions made to sweat for all three points by the impressive visitors

Catalan club extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches with comfortable win

‘Unprecedented level’ of spending driven by income from broadcasts and Uefa competitions

Summer signing inspires comeback after Nabil Fekir’s early opener at the Nou Camp

German giants will pay €8.5 million with a view to buy Brazilian off Barca for €120m

Aritz Aduriz scores stunning late bicycle kick to crash Griezmann and De Jong’s debuts

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