Tom Sanderson

Sports Journalist · 140 articles

Tom Sanderson is a senior football correspondent that has lived in Catalonia for almost seven years, for the duration of which he has been Forbes' lead expert writer on FC Barcelona providing news, analysis and features. He's currently in his eighth season covering the club which also includes attending matches home and away, press events and conferences, and training sessions amid appearing in a BBC Sport documentary on El Clasico. Before that, he lived in São Paulo for six years where he became, and still is, The Guardian's lead reporter on Brazilian football and social issues. Other notable work includes being appointed Daily Mail's first-ever Spanish language content editor in its sports department. Find him up in the Press Box at the Spotify Camp Nou or behind the Gol Sud with loved ones.

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Ex-Barcelona President Gaspart: ‘Florentino is a Cheat’

Former FC Barcelona president Joan Gaspart called Real Madrid leader Florentino Perez a “cheater”.

8 May, 15:47

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‘He’s the Best’: Messi Gives Barcelona Heir Lamine Yamal his blessing

At a glance Lionel Messi has given Lamine Yamal his blessing by calling the FC Barcelona youngster “the best” of the current crop coming through. Speaking at an adidas event and asked about which player reminds him of himself at that age, Messi said: “There’s a new generation of footballers who are very good and […]

8 May, 15:46

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‘Barcelona Are Perfect For Me’: Cancelo Pushes for Permanent Move

At a glance Joao Cancelo has pushed for a permanent move to FC Barcelona by calling the Catalan club “perfect” for him to ESPN. Many Culers winced when learning Cancelo would return to the club for a second loan spell at the turn of 2026. That’s because memories were still fresh of a chaotic, trophyless […]

8 May, 10:21

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Gavi Wants Barcelona at “200%” in El Clasico

Gavi believes FC Barcelona need to be at 200% in El Clasico on Sunday despite an 11 point lead and Real Madrid’s internal crisis.

8 May, 09:03

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Barcelona News Today – Raphinha Returns for El Clasico

At a glance FC Barcelona winger Raphinha is expected to make his long-awaited return against Real Madrid in El Clasico. The Brazilian fell to a hamstring injury in late March while playing for his country against France. That meant he missed both legs of the Champions League knockout to Atletico Madrid, as European glory once […]

7 May, 13:46

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‘Barcelona Are Superior’: Club Legend Alba Stokes Flames of El Clasico

At a glance FC Barcelona legend Jordi Alba said that his former club are “superior” to Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico. Furthermore, in an interview with La Vanguardia, the ex-left back pointed to disruptions caused at Madrid by Kylian Mbappé’s arrival. “The environment and the expectations that are generated when a player of Mbappé’s […]

7 May, 11:46

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‘People Don’t Like To See Me Here’: Barcelona Star Raphinha Fights Back at Reports

At a glance FC Barcelona winger Raphinha hit back at reports claiming he’s thinking about leaving the club during an interview with ESPN. The weekend saw SPORT and its journalist that covers Brazil, Joaquim Piera, do just that. In an angry speech, however, Raphinha attempted to put the record straight and attacked Piera without naming […]

7 May, 09:42

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‘I’m Happy At Monaco’: Ansu Fati Nears Barcelona Exit

At a glance Ansu Fati told MARCA he’s happy with life in Monaco, at a time he’s being linked with a permanent move away from FC Barcelona. The former prodigy is currently at AS Monaco on a second loan spell out of Spain. This week, reports spread that the Ligue 1 outfit are prepared to […]

7 May, 08:49

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‘The Team is Switched On’: Barcelona Star Kounde Reveals Preparations Before Clasico

FC Barcelona full back Jules Kounde shed light on his team’s preparations for El Clasico by saying that he sees it as “very switched on” ahead of May 10.

6 May, 14:24