Archives: Barcelona

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has revealed Barcelona tried to sign him last summer but the German international decided to remain with the Bundesliga champions. Boateng becomes the second defender in less than a week to confirm he turned down an … Continue reading →

  The date of the Copa del Rey final to be played between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona has already been confirmed – May 30th. But the location of the event has yet to be determined. Unlike most European countries, Spain … Continue reading →

Barcelona defender Dani Alves is “close to reaching an agreement with another club”, according to the player’s agent, Dinorah Santana. Alves has been the subject of ongoing transfer speculation since Barcelona have failed to offer the right-back a contract extension. Last week, … Continue reading →

Barcelona will attempt to seal their Copa del Rey final spot against Villarreal on Wednesday. The Catalans, who have won the competition a record 26 times, have a 3-1 advantage from the first leg and will attempt to consolidate on … Continue reading →

According to the Spanish radio show El Larguero, Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is set to join New York City FC in 2016. Last summer, reports surfaced linking the Spain international with the new Major League Soccer franchise – as well … Continue reading →

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has heaped praise on Villarreal prior to Wednesday night’s decisive second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Villarreal are coming off of an exciting 1-1 draw with league-leaders Real Madrid and have been playing some of … Continue reading →

Villarreal have continued to be one of the more entertaining teams in Spain this season. Following a sixth place finish in 2013-14, second year coach Marcelino has targeted Champions League qualification for the Yellow Submarine, and his side are currently battling … Continue reading →

A photograph of Barcelona’s revolutionary home shirt for the 2015/16 season has been leaked on the Internet. At no time during the 115-year history of the club have Barcelona worn hoops. The club’s shirt with its classic vertical scarlet and … Continue reading →

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has confirmed Barcelona and Manchester United tried to sign him last summer. The Brazilian centre-back has been linked with both clubs with reports claiming Barcelona had a big-money bid rejected, while United had a £30 million … Continue reading →

During an interview with the Catalan Newspaper Regio 7, Carles Rexach criticized the eating habits of Lionel Messi, the managerial skills of Luis Enrique, passed judgement on current and former Barcelona players while revealing some club secrets. The interview took place last … Continue reading →

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has defended right-back Dani Alves’ emotional outburst following the player’s second half substitution against Manchester City on Tuesday night. TV cameras showed the Brazilian kicking a water bottle in anger – splashing several people including a … Continue reading →

Barcelona have made contact with the agent of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba regarding a future move to the Catalan club, according to the Spanish publication Marca. The newspaper reports under-fire club president Josep Bartomeu has made signing the France international … Continue reading →

Luis Suarez has hit out at the English media claiming they are out to get him and further stated they should show him some respect. The Barcelona striker was speaking after his side’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League … Continue reading →

FOX Sports scored its biggest viewing audience ever for a UEFA Champions League game on FOX Sports 1 when an average viewing audience of 779,000 tuned in to watch Manchester City versus Barcelona match on Tuesday from 2:30pm-5pm ET. The Manchester … Continue reading →

Luis Suarez has admitted he suffered from anxiety as he struggled to score goals for Barcelona earlier this season. Suarez had come under criticism for his lack of production in front of goal, with a section of fans and the … Continue reading →

Luis Suarez struck twice on his return to England as Barcelona taught Manchester City another Champions League lesson with a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium. But after being swept aside by a masterful Barca display in the first half, … Continue reading →

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is leery of the threat poised by the reigning Premier League champions Manchester City and warned his side needs to change its mentality in the wake of their weekend defeat to Malaga, speaking ahead of today’s … Continue reading →

Luis Suarez’s last appearance in England was during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield, as the Premier League title race with Manchester City went down to the final day of the season. City would go on to be crowned champions … Continue reading →