BARCELONA, Jan 14: Barcelona have sacked coach Ernesto Valverde and named former Real Betis coach Quique Setien as his replacement, the club said in a statement on Monday.

BARCELONA manager Ernesto Valverde has claimed Getafe resorted to fouling his players in the middle of the pitch in order to stifle their attack.

Lawmakers in Catalonia’s parliament declared independence from Spain last week following a disputed referendum that triggered a constitutional crisis. Some Barcelona fans have been vocal in their support for independence during matches.

BARCELONA, August 26:  Barcelona’s record signing Ousmane Dembele will give the team the attacking presence they lost by selling Neymar to Paris St Germain, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Friday.