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Barcelona

/ 708 days ago

City asking high fee for Joao Cancelo: End of Barcelona dream?

The astronomical transfer fee that Manchester City are asking for Joao Cancelo may put an end to his Barcelona aspirations. The club's precarious financial situation has necessitated some hemming and hawing in the transfer market as of late. It is now par for the course in Catalonia to see loan signings and free-agent coups. In […]

Athletico Paranaense

/ 708 days ago

Barcelona gets first January signing: Vitor Roque debut date

In preparation for his transfer to the Catalan club, Vitor Roque touched down in Barcelona on Wednesday. This coming Friday afternoon, he will join the first team for training. Subject to Roque's formal registration with the club, his arrival, after a $43.6 million agreement from Brazilian club Athletico-PR, is practically finalized. The club's announcement included […]

Barcelona

/ 711 days ago

Xavi gives Lewandowski stern talking to after La Liga scare

Barcelona's Xavi allegedly lost it with his players—and Robert Lewandowski in particular—during the match against Almeria due to their lack of effort. With 23 first-half opportunities and 41 overall, Barcelona have the most squandered opportunities of any club in the top five European leagues this season. At least, this is what Opta claims. Throughout December, […]

Barcelona

/ 711 days ago

Insult to injury: Barcelona to learn UCL destiny prior Napoli game

Accusations of financial rule breaches have Barcelona worried about a potential UEFA penalty for the start of 2024. As part of UEFA's financial regulations, the Catalan giants allegedly faced punishment for misleadingly presenting their costs relative to produced revenue. After pulling a number of financial levers in September of last year, Barcelona announced a post-tax […]

Barcelona

/ 711 days ago

Barcelona yet to settle full transfer fee for Pedri with Las Palmas

Barcelona will be responsible for paying Las Palmas the remaining parts of the Pedri transfer fee in early 2024. After signing Pedri in 2020, Barcelona still owe the Gran Canaria side a plethora of performance-based incentives. Thus, Xavi’s squad are still footing the bill for Pedri's move, even though he has become an indispensable player […]

Atletico Madrid

/ 712 days ago

Three-way war: Greenwood sets La Liga heavyweights ablaze

The three biggest clubs in Spain are allegedly vying for the signature of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood during the next summer transfer window. In the wake of fan and staff anger, Manchester United decided against reintroducing Greenwood to the first squad. Instead, they sent him out on loan to La Liga side Getafe on […]

Barcelona

/ 712 days ago

Drastic UEFA fine in store for Barcelona impacting key players

Because of accusations of financial rule violations in previous seasons, Barcelona could face a heavy UEFA fine. After sweeping their UEFA Champions League group, which included Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Antwerp, the La Liga heavyweights advanced to the Round of 16. Serie A champions Napoli will be their next opponents in a two-legged clash. But […]

Barcelona

/ 714 days ago

Marquez to bide his time: Barcelona make decision on next boss

Reports indicate that certain Barcelona players want head coach Xavi to step down, which has led to a tense scenario in the Blaugrana dressing room. These whispers began after their 1-0 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matchday 4 loss to Shakhtar on Nov. 7. Most recently, after witnessing his Barcelona squad fight to a La […]

Barcelona

/ 714 days ago

Barcelona's Xavi applauds Club America on title before friendly

Barcelona does not have much time for rest before its December friendly against Club America in Dallas. The club's game at the Cotton Bowl is the day after Barcelona had a LaLiga win over Almeria. Knowing that, the Spanish side scheduled this match, nonetheless. It is a quick return for Barcelona in more ways than […]

Barcelona

/ 719 days ago

Barcelona may sell star to fund move for Newcastle midfielder

Barcelona are reportedly already looking to part ways with superstar striker Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan club signed the Poland international back in the summer of 2022 for just under $50 million. Lewandowski lit up LaLiga by scoring 23 goals and adding seven assists during the 2022/23 season. He was even in the division's Team of […]

Barcelona

/ 720 days ago

Ex-teammate of Xavi lined up to replace him at Barcelona

Current Barcelona manager Xavi is under intense pressure, and the club is contemplating replacing him with another of their legendary former players. There has been much conjecture over the future of the Spanish manager due to his poor performance this season at the Camp Nou. Following his appointment as manager in November 2021, Xavi led […]

Barcelona

/ 720 days ago

De Jong agent denies claims that Barcelona star faked illness

The agent of Frenkie de Jong poured cold water on a recent story claiming that the Barcelona midfielder faked an illness earlier this week. The Netherlands international was absent from Barcelona's trip to Belgium on Wednesday to face Royal Antwerp. The Spanish side eventually suffered a shock defeat in the game thanks to a late […]

Barcelona

/ 721 days ago

Barcelona brass allegedly losing confidence in manager Xavi

Barcelona head coach Xavi is quickly losing confidence in the side's hierarchy as manager. The Catalan side recorded a rare loss at home to LaLiga leaders Girona on December 10th. They were then also shockingly beaten by Royal Antwerp in Champions League play this week. As a result of the recent stumbles, Xavi is in […]

Barcelona

/ 722 days ago

LaLiga: Girona to get lesser prize money regardless of outcome

After a dominant 4-2 win against Barcelona on Sunday, Girona regained first place in LaLiga and cemented their position as championship contenders. As Barcelona slipped further behind in the championship race, Girona snatched three points with another masterpiece in exciting play and good defense. The White and Reds are some of Europe's best soccer teams, […]

Barcelona

/ 723 days ago

Barcelona ailing opens the door for Girona to succeed in LaLiga

While Barcelona struggles to find any thread of consistency in the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign, Girona has risen as the latest team to challenge for the title. Girona, which was in La Segunda, or the second division of Spain, just two seasons ago, leads LaLiga. Its recent 4-2 win at Barcelona allowed the Blanquivermells to open a […]