ALL POSTS TAGGED "Barcelona"
TV
/ todayESPN's TV coverage plans for El Clasico: Real Madrid-Barcelona
ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes are set to join forces as they broadcast the 257th edition of El Clasico. The massive matchup, widely regarded as the top rivalry in all of soccer, is contested between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Los Blancos currently hold a slim lead in the fixture with 104 victories. Barcelona is, however, not […]
News
/ 1 day agoBarca's PSG defeat nets Atletico Madrid $53m financial windfall
When it came to Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match, two La Liga giants fell. Both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lost in their quarterfinal matches, with Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain prevailing. It seemed like Barcelona had the second leg under control with a two-goal aggregate advantage, but then things went south. From controversial calls by […]
News
/ 1 day agoMarquez may replace Xavi at Barcelona earlier than expected
Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Xavi as the club's head coach. Marquez only began coaching in 2020 and is currently the manager of Barcelona's B team. The two former players were teammates at the Catalan club for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Barcelona collected a series […]
News
/ 2 days agoPSG turns Champions League tie around to best 10-man Barca
PSG overturned a one-goal deficit in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal to defeat Barcelona and advance to the semifinals. In the reverse leg, Barcelona won at the Parc des Princes in a five-goal thriller. Despite Barcelona scoring the first goal of the game to establish a two-goal lead in the tie, four unanswered goals from […]
TV
/ 3 days agoBarcelona vs PSG TV coverage plans for quarterfinal
Barcelona and PSG will have coverage plans that extend to American TV, not just traditional streaming platform Paramount+. CBS, the rights holder for the UEFA Champions League in the United States, is putting two games on the CBS broadcast channel. The first of those is Tuesday's Barcelona game against the Ligue 1 champions. For reference, […]
News
/ 8 days agoWho represents Barcelona's values better: Xavi or Enrique?
The UEFA Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona pits Xavi against his former manager, Luis Enrique. As players, both had sensational careers with Barcelona. Luis Enrique came over from Real Madrid to score over 100 goals in 300 appearances. Xavi led Barcelona to its most successful run in the club's history out of the […]
News
/ 10 days agoMbappe says PSG-Barca result is in 'God's hands'
Kylian Mbappe is embracing the challenge of Barcelona going into the pair's matchup in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Mbappe is likely to leave the French club this summer. Therefore, the 2023/24 Champions League is his last chance to win the continental competition for PSG. The next step in that journey is against Barcelona, the […]
News
/ 11 days agoJoao Cancelo made huge personal sacrifice to join Barcelona
When Barcelona finally closed the deal for Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo in the last hours of the summer transfer window, it was shocking, to put it mildly. Each of the two Portuguese players joined on loan from their respective clubs, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City. Their decision to sign with the Catalan giants was […]
News
/ 11 days agoMadrid offered chance to sign City star who flirts with Barcelona
The next summer transfer window is crucial for Real Madrid, as the club is expected to bring in a slew of star players. Florentino Perez's top priority is forming a team capable of future dominance in Europe. That may begin with signing Kylian Mbappe. But Los Blancos aren’t only after the France captain; they want […]
News
/ 13 days agoXavi to MLS rumors swirl after recent Inter Miami slump
There is another potential Barcelona reunion in the works at Inter Miami. As if having Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba at Miami was not enough. There are whispers that Inter Miami may be tempted to give Xavi the chance to succeed Tata Martino as manager this summer. In 2024, Martino will be under even greater […]
News
/ 13 days agoPolice examining 130 bank accounts linked to Pique, Rubiales
Spanish authorities are now investigating foreign bank accounts linked with both Gerard Pique and Luis Rubiales. Pique previously starred in central defense for Barcelona between 2008 and 2022. Rubiales was formally the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice presidents. However, the official was forced to step down following […]
News
/ 14 days agoBarca seek Premier League most-improved boss to replace Xavi
Several managers have been mentioned in connection with Barcelona's hunt for a replacement for Xavi Hernandez this summer. Interestingly, the Blaugrana have been sensational ever since the Spaniard announced his summer exit. Perhaps the closing games of the season have energized the squad since every player is battling for a spot on the team once […]
News
/ 16 days agoWhy Barcelona needs Xavi to stay despite desire to leave the club
The impending departure of Xavi from Barcelona has several key ramifications. For one, the club is losing an icon because he claims it will release the tension within the club, perhaps attributing the massive pressure of managing Barcelona to personal struggles. This also means Barcelona will be back in the market for a manager. Whoever […]
News
/ 18 days agoDouble agent: Haaland flirts with both Madrid and Barcelona?
The future holds La Liga for Erling Haaland, whether in the Spanish capital Madrid, or the stunning Catalan beauty Barcelona. According to reports, Alfie Haaland hoped his son would join Real Madrid or Barcelona back in 2022. But the former were set on keeping Karim Benzema and the latter could only afford cut-price Robert Lewandowski. […]
News
/ 22 days agoTop 5 best soccer friendlies to attend this summer in the USA
The summer of 2024 brings loads of clubs to the USA to compete in summer friendlies, something American fans will surely welcome. That includes the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Arsenal and more. Many of these clubs have made frequent trips to the United States in recent seasons. Others […]