SEVILLA, Spain -- Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Ernesto Valverde should not carry the blame for the surprise Copa del Rey final defeat to Valencia, while the coach insists he feels "fine" despite his side's disastrous end to the season.

Barca wrapped up a fourth league title in five years in April but have seen their hopes of winning the Treble go up in smoke over the last 19 days. They gave up a three-goal lead in their Champions League semifinal against Liverpool on May 7, losing...

Twenty-three football fans were arrested in Seville on Friday following disturbances which left five police officers injured ahead of Saturday's Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Valencia, Spanish police have confirmed.

The majority of those detained were members of the Boixos Nois, a group of Ultras associated with Barca. The supporters clashed with police in the Nervion area of the city, where Sevilla play their home games.

- Valverde defiant over Barcelona future

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BARCELONA, Spain -- Ernesto Valverde said he doesn't see Saturday's Copa del Rey final as a chance for him to strengthen his position as Barcelona coach amid doubts over his future.

Valverde has come under intense criticism following Barcelona's collapse from 3-0 up to lose 4-3 on aggregate against Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals. It marked the second time in as many years that Barca had surrendered a three-goal lead in Europe under the coach.

Lionel Messi has admitted European shortcomings...