Ousmane Dembele

Can Sundowns defeat Barcelona? It doesn’t matter

Coming up against a star-studded Barcelona outfit won’t be an easy feat, but PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns can only do themselves proud regardless of the result, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Barcelona and Sundowns to do duty in Mandela Centenary Cup

Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns and La Liga champions Barcelona will do duty in an international friendly as part of the Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations at the FNB Stadium on May 16.

Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Chelsea

Barcelona finish off Chelsea to reach quarters

Lionel Messi scored his 100th Champions League goal as Barcelona advanced to the quarter-finals after beating Chelsea 3-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Valverde denied concerns regarding Dembele

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde denied he has any concerns regarding Ousmane Dembele’s habits off the field, insisting the club are happy with the Frenchman.

Busquets, Coutinho laud “Best in history” Messi

Philippe Coutinho and Sergio Busquets hailed the performance of the “amazing” Lionel Messi in Barcelona’s crushing 6-1 LaLiga victory over Girona.

Dembele steps up recovery as El Clasico nears

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele could be back in time for their El Clasico against Real Madrid on 23 December.

Mbappe named Golden Boy ahead of Dembele, Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was named Golden Boy 2017 on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Rashford of Manchester United.