Barcelona and Dani Alvescame to an agreement on his return to the club on Friday afternoon, with an official announcement coming later in the evening, and upon his arrival back on Spanish soil the Brazilian made clear that he wants to help rebuild the club that he had loved It was a message of hope... Continue Reading →
‘Koeman will continue as Barcelona coach’ – Laporta says Dutchman deserves time and confidence
With Atleti heavy favourites to beat the Blaugrana on Saturday, many had assumed the Camp Nou dugout would be cleared out and a new face installed Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that Ronald Koeman will not be sacked any time soon, insisting that the Dutchman deserves time and the club's confidence that he can turn... Continue Reading →
Ansu Fati is the antidote to Koeman’s nihilism
Ansu Fati hadn't played at the Camp Nou for ten months, yet managed to bring everyone together much in the same way he did on his debut. Only then, when he made his first ever appearance, his only purpose was to learn while, on Sunday against Levante, he had to act as a psychologist, as a marriage counsellor... Continue Reading →
Barcelona speak with Martinez about becoming new coach as they prepare to sack Koeman
Official negotiations have not begun but first contact has been made, with the coach telling the Belgium FA that he could leave for Camp Nou The Camp Nou club have already decided to dispense with the services of current coach Ronald Koeman after a disappointing start to the season, and are seeking various alternatives. Their... Continue Reading →
Barcelona eye Xavi as new manager
The Al Sadd manager could replace Ronald Koeman if stipulations are met Xavi could replace Ronald Koeman as the head coach of Barcelona, claims Marca, though several obstacles stand in the way. The legendary figure is said to be worried about disrespecting Koeman and does not want to actively pursue the job with the fellow Camp... Continue Reading →
Barcelona’s Messi scar may never fade but Laporta’s brutal clear-out has put the club on the road to recovery
Blaugrana fans are still reeling from the loss of a living legend but the Catalans are now finally starting to get their finances under controlBarcelona ripped the bandage off this summer. If last year they pulled nervously at the edges, forcing out Luis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal, this year, painful as it was,... Continue Reading →
New 2021-22 football kits: Barcelona, Man Utd & all the top clubs’ shirts & jerseys revealed
Goal brings you all the latest kit releases from Europe's biggest clubs, including information about leaks and predicted looks Football fashion is an industry in itself and every season clubs across the world get in on the action by releasing a whole new set of kits for the campaign. Manufacturers such as Nike, adidas, Puma and... Continue Reading →
Messi says it’s a ‘lie’ he asked Barcelona for 30 per cent more as he confirms he offered to halve wages
The Argentina international has explained the reasons behind his Camp Nou departure in an emotional final press conferenceLionel Messi has confirmed that he offered to halve his wages in order to stay at Barcelona while branding reports that he asked for a 30 per cent wage increase as "a lie". Read More
Messi in tears at final Barcelona press conference as he confirms PSG move ‘is a possibility’
The six-time Ballon d'Or has expressed his sadness after being forced to cut short his time with the Blaugrana due to a breakdown in contract talks Lionel Messi was in floods of tears at his final press conference as a Barcelona player as he confirmed that a move to Paris Saint-Germain "is a possibility". Messi... Continue Reading →
Aguero an injury concern for Barcelona after being forced to miss Joan Gamper Trophy clash with Juventus
The Argentine striker could now be a doubt for the start of the new La Liga season after picking up a calf issue Sergio Aguero has been forced to sit out Barcelona's Joan Gamper Trophy clash with Juventus due to injury. Aguero was due to make his debut for Barca in Sunday's friendly outing, having... Continue Reading →
