According to recent reports from SPORT, Lionel Messi’s relationship with the current Barcelona board continues to remain ‘cold and distant’, with no plans for a return, institutional role, or public ...

Today — Friday, November 29 — marks the 125-year anniversary of the formation of FC Barcelona. To mark the occasion, The Athletic is running a series of pieces, celebrating the people and the moments ...

Lamine Yamal will follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and wear the No 19 shirt for Barcelona next season. The 17-year-old Spaniard progressed through the club’s youth academy before his making ...

Messi came on in the 80th minute of the October 2004 Derbi Barceloni, replacing Deco in the final knockings of the game at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Deco scored what proved to be the winning goal ...

Following his visit to Camp Nou, Barcelona announced plans for a future tribute to Messi, who nevertheless remains under contract with Inter Miami until 2028. Lionel Messi visited the Camp Nou on ...