Dark days around the Camp Nou

Allow me to take a brief break from DC United and MLS ponderings, and ponder the situation at my Euro club of choice...

Gor blimey, the home of the world's most beautiful footie has gone off the rails.

Yes, I'm talking about FC Barcelona, where the constant presence of drama and intrigue has for several years been comfortably balanced out by the irresistible style of slick attacking soccer created by a squad full of engaging personalities.