Thierry Henry needs to rediscover the ambition that made him one of the world’s best strikers, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said.

Lionel Messi and Barcelona are football’s world’s most valuable media brands while Real Madrid’s spending spree has lifted them to second.

Portsmouth fullback Nadir Belhadj is excited about rumours linking him with Barcelona.

Algeria international won praise from Barca star Xavi this week.

The Catalan giants have shown renewed interest in Portsmouth left-back Belhadj, 27, who said: “I’d

Leaders Barcelona will be missing the “essence” of their team with playmaker Xavi sidelined due to a muscle injury.

Barcelona left back Eric Abidal injured an adductor muscle in his left leg in training and will be out for six to eight weeks.

Barcelona have played down Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal drought as they continue their drive towards the title.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has stood up for his team mate Lionel Messi after Real Madrid used video of the Argentine forward to try and get a Cristiano Ronaldo red card rescinded.

Pep Guardiola’s commitment to only a new 12-month deal at Barcelona has added to speculation he will eventually succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

The Daily Mail says doubts remain over his long-term future as the Spanish giants announced

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish and European champions by one year to the end of next season, president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez said Tuesday he was confident that coach Josep Guardiola will renew his contract with the European champions before it expires at the end of the season.
“I can’t imagine Barca without Guardiola. He is a