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Fans have not been filling up the stands at the Camp Nou since the start of the season

The Blaugrana needed to win to keep the team motivated before facing Real Madrid

Barcelona are facing a losing battle to keep Ousmane Dembele with a number of clubs circling the forward with lucrative deals.

Chelsea will be without Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner for at least a few matches after the duo suffered injuries during Chelsea's 4-0 win over Malmo.

Barcelona's priority target Dani Olmo is also wanted by Manchester United and Manchester City with both teams scouting the Red Bull Leipzig attacking midfielder.

Russell Westbrook had a night to forget as the Los Angeles Lakers lost 121-114 to the Golden State Warriors in the opening game of the 2021-22 season.

Ansu Fati has scored more times than Messi at the same point in career

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are separated by six points in the 2021 Drivers' championship. Rosberg has opened up on what it took to beat Hamilton to the 2016 title.

Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola has held talks with Barcelona and Chelsea over a move for his client next summer.

Real Madrid will be facing FC Barcelona on Sunday, October 24

James Harden remains committed to the Brooklyn Nets, but insists that the new contract can wait and his main focus remains on having a successful season.

Barcelona are looking to tie down a number of young players to new long-term deals with the club close to announcing a new deal for forward Ansu Fati.

Benzema is facing up to five years in prison if found guilty

Los Angeles Lakers lost their opening game of the 2021-22 NBA season to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. They are winless this season having lost all their pre-season games.

Barcelona's injury woes continue with Ronald Koeman expected to be without Pedri and Ousmane Dembele for the visit of Real Madrid on Sunday.

Los Blancos risk the possibility of three consecutive losses against minnows Shakhtar Donetsk

Novak Djokovic could miss the 2022 Australian Open after Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said that athletes without a double dose will not be granted a visa to enter the country.

FC Barcelona found themselves deep in debt by the time former president Josep Maria Bartomeu left the club

Gerard Pique has suggested that the only reason Vinicius Junior rejected Barcelona for Real Madrid was because the latter doubled their offer at the last minute.

Barcelona are keen to strengthen their forward line with Raheem Sterling top of the wanted list. Manchester City are open to selling the forward but will need interested clubs to meet their £68 million valuation.

The mood is now more positive at the Camp Nou

Barcelona's talks with Ansu Fati over a new deal have stalled after the forward's agent rejected their long-term offer and the need to insert a hefty release clause.

Barcelona have decided against pursuing a move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba owing to their current financial situation.

The drama in Icardi and Wanda Nara's relationship has come to a head over the weekend

Former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has drawn comparison between seven-time world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.

Ansu Fati is growing comfortable wearing Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt

Philippe Coutinho can expect to have a more prominent role with Barcelona this season if he improves physically, according to manager Ronald Koeman.

Kylian Mbappe looks happier than ever at PSG

Norrie won the semi-final clash against Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4.