ALionel Messi-less Barcelona slogged their way to a 0-2 victory over Elche on Sunday afternoon at the Estadio Martinez Valero. Following two straight matches in which they were forced to play extra time, a noticeably heavy-legged Barcelona did enough to claim the three points against an Elche side that mustered next to nothing in attack. Frenkie de Jong scored from inches out in the... Continue Reading →
The 20-year-old hasn't found his best form at Camp Nou since joining from Ajax in the summer but trusts in his own potential Sergino Dest admits his confidence has taken a hit since his summer move to Barcelona, but Ronald Koeman has backed him to find his feet at Camp Nou. The United States international joined... Continue Reading →
The Argentine will be unavailable for Ronald Koeman's side as he serves the second of a two-match ban following his red card against Athletic Club Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona's La Liga clash with Elche on Sunday after the appeal committee decided to uphold the two-match ban handed to the Argentine following his red card against Athletic Club. The 33-year-old... Continue Reading →
The Argentine had played more than 750 games for the club before he was finally dismissed - but it's not the first red card of his career Lionel Messi was shown the first red card of his Barcelona career after he lashed out at the end of Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Athletic Club in extra time. Near the... Continue Reading →
Barcelona's presidential elections will now be held on March 7, 2021. The rearranged date comes after a meeting was held between the club's acting president, Carles Tusquets, and the three main candidates to succeed him. During Friday's meeting, which candidates Joan Laporta, Victor Font and Toni Freixa, attendees pencilled the election in for the March date... Continue Reading →
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegenstopped two penalty kicks to give Barcelona a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Real Sociedad after a 1-1 draw in the semi finals of the 2020/21 Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday night at the Estadio Nuevo Arcangel in Cordoba. Playing without superstar Lionel Messi, Barcelona took a 1-0 lead through Frenkie de Jong in the first half, only to see Real Sociedad... Continue Reading →
Ronaldinho was a great teacher for Lionel Messi. The Brazilian nurtured the Argentine from a young age at Barcelona, and the current club captain grew a lot under his tutelage. But that opportunity came close to not happening, had Joan Laporta followed through on a move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. "We were about to sign Ronaldinho and Rafa... Continue Reading →
Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad in the semi final of the Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday. However, in his pre-match press conference, coach Ronald Koeman stated that he did not see his side as favourites for the competition, despite being on good form. "I don't think so," he replied when asked if Barcelona... Continue Reading →
La Masia prodigy Ilaix Moriba has made Barcelona's squad for the game against Granada at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on Saturday. The 17-year-old midfielder's contract runs until 2022 and his buyout clause is set at 100 million euros. Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has also called up Matheus Fernandez who has hardly been given any... Continue Reading →
Memphis Depay has poured cold water on rumours of a January move to Barcelona. The Lyon forward declared that he would stay with the French side until the final day of his contract - which expires in the summer - and seems more willing to negotiate with Barcelona at that stage when there will be more certainty. "I'm focussed on... Continue Reading →
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