• The Canadian Press

    Barcelona seeks its first win against Lyon in Women's Champions League final

    BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has to find a way past the most successful club in women’s soccer if it wants to build on its recent dominance. Barcelona will play in its fourth straight Women’s Champions League final on Saturday in Bilbao against record eight-time champion Lyon, the nemesis it has never been able to beat. The titleholder from Spain has a shot at a statement victory by finally overcoming the storied French club and winning its third European title — all within a four-season span.

  • The Canadian Press

    Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down

    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First, he wanted out. Then he wanted to stay. Finally, Barcelona decided enough is enough and parted ways with coach Xavi Hernandez. One month after Xavi said he would continue as coach despite a disappointing season, the club told the former midfield great it did not want him back. In the latest and most likely final twist to a bumpy season, Barcelona announced on Friday that it was making a coaching change for next season. The club made the announcement after a meeting

  • United Press International

    Barcelona fires manager, soccer legend Xavi after three seasons

    Barcelona fired manager Xavi after three seasons, including their runner-up La Liga finish in 2023-24, the Spanish soccer club announced Friday.

  • The Canadian Press

    Real Madrid midfielder Tchouaméni to miss Champions League final with foot injury

    MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid holding midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will miss the Champions League final because of a foot injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday. The 24-year-old France international won’t be available for the European title game against Borussia Dortmund on June 1 in London. “He won’t be ready for the final, he will focus on recovering in time for the European Championship” with France, Ancelotti said. Tchouaméni sustained a stress fracture in his left foot in the second leg of