'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Lionel Messi pays tribute to former Barca teammate Andres Iniesta, who announced his retirement from football on Monday, October 7. IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates with Andres Iniesta during the......

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

IMAGE: Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping Manchester City win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season. Photograph: Sarah......

Barcelona sack Xavi as manager

IMAGE: Real. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona have sacked manager Xavi Hernandez, the La Liga club said on Friday, four weeks after confirming he would honour the last year of his contract......

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

IMAGE: FC Barcelona present new coach Hansi Flick at the Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain.Photograph: Lorena Sopena/Reuters Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully......

Xavi to stay on as Barcelona manager

  IMAGE: Sources told Reuters that Barcelona manager Xavi was promised that no major changes in his staff were expected and club president Joan Laporta assured him that they will be able to......