Beckenbauer, the soccer player in a tuxedo
The Bayern and West Germany great is regarded as one of the finest players in history, alongside the canonized quintet of Pelé, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
The Bayern and West Germany great is regarded as one of the finest players in history, alongside the canonized quintet of Pelé, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
Wednesday’s game is the last El Clásico of the season, and is shaping up to be a close one between the evenly-matched teams
The offensive riches of the British team fends off the Catalan resistance in a match that was more open and vibrant than well-played at Old Trafford
The 35-year-old Barça player says that he will play his last match on Saturday at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona
The problem of the national side is no longer its midfielders, but rather the whole ensemble, and decisive action is needed by manager Fernando Hierro
La Roja’s strategy required finesse and quick passing against Iran last night, but it was imprecise and slow, unable to find a way to attack and lacking rhythm and depth
Hosts Barcelona (1-3) looked adrift against Real Madrid whose Portuguese star is sent off
Sandro Rosell detained along with Ricardo Teixera, ex-head of Brazilian Football Confederation
Catalan side to play Paris Saint German, while Real Madrid take on Napoles
Club agrees to pay €5 million to make up for tax fraud over player’s transfer, and execs get prison charges lifted
FIFA had found that soccer team violated rules regarding transfer of juvenile players
Governing body upholds sanction against club for breaching transfer rules relating to youths under 18
Star had clashed with club over image rights while hammering out terms of new contract
Move comes after judge rules there are grounds to investigate embezzlement claims
Sandro Rosell reiterates claim club paid 57.1 million euros for Brazil forward
Public prosecutor files suit against Barcelona player and his father for not declaring image rights earnings from 2007 to 2009
Brazilian striker opts for Catalonia over Madrid in five-year deal
Spanish club adds a spectacular comeback victory over Milan to its list of heroic deeds
Milan builds lead in another poor week for Spain in Champions League
Catalans suffer first Liga loss after memorable comeback by Real Sociedad
Former Barcelona coach to take over reins at Bundesliga giant in the summer
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta on the club’s philosophy and why Messi is the best in the game
For an hour in 4-0 win over Levante, leader fielded 11 academy players
In a rare in-depth interview, Lionel Messi opens up about fatherhood, fame and Mourinho
London 2012 double silver medalist denies financial greed and disrespecting colleagues
Female athletes, often in unsung events, bring home bulk of medal haul
Ronaldo lines up against his club teammates for semifinal showdown