The Irish Times

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

Coach Xavi gets that old familiar feeling as Barcelona put four past Real Madrid

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores two on memorable night for Barca at the Bernabéu

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Barcelona wasteful at Camp Nou as Napoli hold on for draw

Catalans level things up with a penalty awarded for the softest of handballs

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 20:38

Dani Alves crowns career with Olympic gold as Brazil beat Spain to retain title

38-year-old captain was playing in tournament as an over-age player

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 22:20

Messi split-up: How Barcelona and their greatest ever player drifted apart

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

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Pressure mounts on Barcelona to stop slide

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

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 08:00

Sid Lowe: Are we witnessing the end of the Messi era at Barcelona?

How the Argentinian star’s patience finally snapped at the Camp Nou

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 19:45

Without Neymar, Brazil became fully Tite-ist and won

Bolsonaro stepped on to the pitch for the presentation and was greeted with booing

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 17:55

Brazil thrash Peru to reach Copa America quarter-finals

Hosts click into gear at the Corinthians Arena as they secure top spot in Group A

Sun Jun 23 2019 - 11:15

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘genius moment’ summed up Liverpool

Defender’s quick-thinking and effort encapsulated Klopp’s side

Wed May 08 2019 - 22:30

Ken Early: Football’s new age neutralises philosophies of the past

Analysis based on yesteryear is pointless in game that has changed unrecognisably

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 06:21

Here’s how to beat Barcelona in the Catalan capital

A look back over their 10 home defeats in 15 years of matches at Camp Nou in Catalonia

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 13:00

PSG are an entitled group, unused to being made to battle

We’ve seen this before, most notably when a 4-0 lead was squandered two years ago

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 11:11

Marcus Rashford completes miracle turnaround for Manchester United

Young striker shows nerve to bury late VAR-awarded penalty and create history in Paris

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 22:47

Is Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus ‘the deal of the century’?

Ronaldo had already transformed Juventus’s finances before he even agreed terms

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 08:06

Group E: Neymar can inspire Brazil to a sixth trophy

The record five-time winners are out to avenge their failure on home soil in 2014

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 00:01

Controlling the zones is key to City’s success – and downfall

Guardiola’s tactics disrupted opposition’s defence structure, but not always their attack

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 21:34

Ronaldo leaps highest as Real dump tame PSG out of Europe

Parisians barely raise a whimper as Zidane’s side march on

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 21:57

Neymar injury complicates PSG plot to overturn defeat in Madrid

Victory in return leg against Real Madrid at Parc des Princes critical to Emery’s future

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 11:00

Real Madrid strike late twice to remind PSG of European order

Ronaldo and Marcelo give continental kings the advantage

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 22:13

Bayern show European Cup credentials with PSG win

Round-up: Juventus beat Olympiakos to reach last-16

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 22:19

Celtic poke the PSG bear and face a vicious backlash

After taking an early lead in Paris, Celtic were swept off the park

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 22:15

Now you can live in Rory McIlroy’s childhood home

Childhood home – complete with putting green – of four-time major winner is for sale

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 16:49

Danilo’s relentless quest for trophies should stand to City

The Brazilian defender, still only 26, had a glittering CV before joining Manchester City

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 18:52

Carlo Ancelotti sacked by Bayern Munich

Italian dismissed following his side’s 3-0 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 15:03

Paris St Germain run rings around Bayern Munich in Paris

Champions League round-up: Barcelona labour to Lisbon win; Higuain stirs Juve in Turin; Basel rout Benfica

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 22:28

Neymar steals the show in Paris despite missing PSG opener

World record transfer had to sit out opening League 1 encounter due to registration delay

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 18:41

Neymar: Happiness of my family came before money in PSG move

Most expensive player in the world insists that money was not his motivation in joining PSG

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 18:24

PSG hope Neymar is the last ingredient in recipe for European glory

The French side believe the Brazilian will take them to the next level and beyond

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 16:19

How Messi’s shadow and PSG’s ambition led to Neymar’s move

By moving to PSG Neymar is ready to be the star of the show and not the overshadowed

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 16:03

Neymar storms out of Barcelona training after bust-up

Brazilian clashed with new signing Nélson Semedo fuelling speculation of PSG move

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 12:41

PSG view €220 million Neymar as the man to kickstart project

Chairman Khelaifi believes Barca’s Brazilian can be the catalyst for European glory

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 14:08

Manchester City set to sign Real Madrid right-back Danilo

Brazilian defender expected to compete with Kyle Walker for place in starting XI

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 13:50