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Ronald Koeman (AFP) Ronald Koeman has been sacked as coach of Barcelona, the club announced on Wednesday, with former midfielder Xavi Hernandez the favourite to replace him. Koeman was dismissed after a 1-0 defeat by Rayo Vallecano left the team sitting ninth in La Liga. Barca have won only two of...

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (center) runs with the ball during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona against Villarreal CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 27, 2020. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) Lionel Messi scored in his first game since trying to leave...

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, right, challenges Nastic's Spanish defender Javi Bonilla during a friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Nastic at the Johan Cruyff stadium in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 12, 2020. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) Lionel Messi...

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi waves as he leaves his home for the Joan Gamper Ciutat Esportiva in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona to attend a training session on September 7, 2020. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) Lionel Messi was back in full training with Barcelona on Wednesday for the...

Lionel Messi (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) Lionel Messi missed his coronavirus test at Barcelona's training ground on Sunday morning, club sources have confirmed to AFP, raising the possibility he will boycott pre-season to force a transfer. Without passing a coronavirus test, Messi will be unable to...