ALL POSTS TAGGED "Barcelona - Page 114"

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/ 914 days ago

Not short of options: Ajax now look at Xavi amid Potter talk

Ajax are reportedly in the running to hire Xavi Hernandez, who is leaving his position as head coach of Barcelona, immediately. In October 2023, the Eredivisie team fired Maurice Steijn and are currently seeking a new permanent manager. John van't Schip, the club's temporary head coach, has since made many fruitless efforts to improve the […]

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/ 914 days ago

This means war: PSG to battle Barcelona for Mbappe successor

As the summer transfer window approaches, Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City remains unknown, making him an intriguing subject once again. Last week, it was reported that Bernardo Silva had already made up his mind to go from Manchester City this summer. The Portuguese playmaker has been in England since 2017 and has more than […]

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/ 915 days ago

Top 4 must-watch derbies for soccer fans this weekend

As we near the conclusion of the European season, each game carries added importance. Some clubs are vying for titles domestically, others are working to finish in the top four and the relegation race is always significant. When you combine that with the impending derby clashes at the weekend, the next few days are a […]

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/ 915 days ago

ESPN'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 […]

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/ 916 days ago

Barca'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 […]

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/ 917 days ago

Marquez 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 […]

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/ 917 days ago

PSG 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 […]

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/ 919 days ago

Barcelona 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, […]

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/ 924 days ago

Who 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 […]

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/ 925 days ago

Mbappe 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 […]

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/ 927 days ago

Joao 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 […]

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/ 927 days ago

Madrid 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 […]

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/ 929 days ago

Xavi 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 […]

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/ 929 days ago

Police 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 […]

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/ 929 days ago

Barca 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 […]