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LA LIGA

Madrid start title defence in Almeria, Barcelona face Rayo Vallecano

The Nomad Today 6/24/22

The La Liga season begins on August 12 and will run until a mid-season break for the World Cup in Qatar, with the campaign pausing on November 13 and resuming on December 29

The FC Barcelona stadium, Camp Nou. Photo: Pixabay.

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LA LIGA

Barcelona confirm stadium move for Camp Nou renovations

The Nomad Today 6/22/22

Formerly the home of Espanyol, the Estadic Olimpic Lluis Companys is the fifth-largest stadium in Spain with a capacity of 60,713 and hosted the Olympic Games in 1992

07 June 2022, Belgium, Brussels: Poland's Robert Lewandowski takes part in a training session for the Polish national soccer team as part of their preparations for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Photo: Virginie Lefour/BELGA/dpa.

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LA LIGA

Report: Barcelona preparing new offer for Munich's Lewandowski

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/15/22

The Polish striker has said he is finished with Bayern after eight years and now needs "more emotions in my life"

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LA LIGA

President: Barcelona 'very close' to Gavi agreement

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/12/22

In netting against the Czech Republic last week, Gavi became Spain's youngest ever scorer, taking the record from Barca team-mate Ansu Fati

19 May 2022, United Kingdom, London: Shakira arrives at the annual Ivor Novello Songwriting Awards at Grosvenor House. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire/dpa.

Lifestyle

SEPARATION

Barcelona defender Pique splits from long-time partner Shakira

The Nomad Today 6/4/22

The pair had been together for 11 years and have two children, aged nine and seven

Sports

FOOTBALL

Barca must sell prized assets to sign Lewandowski, LaLiga chief says

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/1/22

The prolific Poland captain has made no secret of the fact he wants to join Barca this summer

Spanish police van and helicopter. Photo: @policia/Twitter.

Spain

DRUG TRAFFICKING

Suspected head of drug gang from Germany arrested in Barcelona

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/1/22

At his partner's residence, the investigators discovered lockers with about €250,000 in cash from drug-trafficking profits

FILED - 14 May 2022, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski holds up the Kicker scoring canon as top scorer after the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich at Volkswagen Arena. arcelona have made a first written transfer bid of 32 million euros (33.8 million dollars) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to a report on Sunday. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa.

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FOOTBALL

Lewandowski says Bayern time is 'over' amid interest from Barcelona

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/31/22

"It is definite today: My story with Bayern is over," the Polish star striker said.

FILED - 14 May 2022, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich at Volkswagen Arena. Barcelona have made a first written transfer bid of €32 million ($33.8 million) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to a report on Sunday. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa.

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LA LIGA

Barcelona offer 32 million euros for Bayern's Lewandowski

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/23/22

Barcelona's season ended with a whimper as Villarreal sealed a 2-0 LaLiga win at Camp Nou on Sunday

21 May 2022, Italy, Turin: Lyon's Catarina Macario (2nd L) celebrates scoring her side's second goal with teammate during the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Allianz Stadium. Photo: -/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa.

Sports

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Lyon surprise Barcelona to win women's Champions League

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

Lyon took an early lead thanks to a stunning strike from distance from Henry

13 December 2021, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez speaks during a press conference ahead of the Maradona Cup friendly soccer match against Boca Juniors, which to take place in honour of the memory of of Argentine footballing legend Diego Armando Maradona. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa

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LA LIGA

Xavi praises Barca for saving season; Dembele's potential farewell

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

Xavi has reinvigorated Barca as the Catalan giants have climbed up to second in the league, albeit 13 points behind champions Real Madrid with one game left to play

06 April 2022, Hessen, Frankfurt/Main: Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez speaks during a press conference ahead of Thursday's UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg soccer match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa.

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LA LIGA

Getafe 0-0 Barcelona: Blaugrana secure 2nd place despite tepid draw

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/16/22

The draw means that Barca have sealed second spot in LaLiga, while Getafe are now safe from relegation

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LA LIGA

Barcelona 3-1 Celta Vigo: Araujo injury overshadows Aubameyang brace

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/11/22

Araujo clashed heads with Gavi shortly after the hour mark at Camp Nou and, after initially appearing to run off the injury, collapsed to the floor

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LA LIGA

Alba's stoppage-time stunner clinches Barca's Champions League spot

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/8/22

Alba unleashed an outrageous volley into the roof of the Betis net with almost the final kick to achieve Barca's aim with three matches to spare

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LA LIGA

Xavi urges Barca to take 'golden opportunity' against CL rivals Betis

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/6/22

"The most important is to be in the Champions League next season, " the Barcelona coach said

A Barcelona fan cheers from the Camp Nou stands. Photo: Pixabay.

Sports

LA LIGA

Depay and Busquets goals put Barcelona closer to Champions League

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/2/22

After being forced to watch rivals Real Madrid win the title on Saturday, Xavi's side at least look likely to join them in next season's Champions League after moving back into second place