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Barcelona
/ 319 days agoDe 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
/ 320 days agoBarcelona 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
/ 321 days agoLaLiga: 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
/ 322 days agoBarcelona 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 […]
Atletico Madrid
/ 324 days agoLaporta unveils innovative strategy to sign Felix and Cancelo
Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix are on loan at Barcelona, but president Joan Laporta is certain that the club can hang on to them. After spending much of the summer attempting to finalize a deal, Barcelona finally succeeded on deadline day to acquire Cancelo. The Portuguese had an abrupt decline in favor at Manchester City […]
Barcelona
/ 324 days agoLewandowski outlines retirement plans amid goal drought
Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s star striker, spoke up about his future intentions, including his playing career goals, coaching aspirations, and when he wants to finish his playing career. The eight-year commitment with Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich came to an end in the summer of 2022 when the Polish striker joined Barcelona. Throughout his 375 appearances for […]
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/ 327 days agoCity bid for Messi in 2008: Missed chance led to another transfer
After acquiring Manchester City in 2008, the powerful Abu Dhabi owners wasted little time getting to work. Instantly, the club made an effort to recruit the top players in the globe. The Citizens’ new owners had lofty goals. At the time, the team was performing in the middle of the Premier League table. They were […]
Atletico Madrid
/ 328 days agoAccusations of referee spying lead to bizarre fine for Barcelona
Controversy ensued after Barcelona's victory against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In last weekend’s Matchday 15 of La Liga play in Spain, Barcelona edged over Atletico Madrid by a hair. Assisted by Raphinha, Joao Felix scored the game-winning goal from close range in the 28th minute. Xavi Hernandez’s players rose to 34 points, putting them in […]
Barcelona
/ 331 days agoEx-Barca player unveils peculiar Messi rule enforced in training
According to a former Blaugrana defender, an odd regulation that Barcelona instituted during Lionel Messi’s tenure there was put in place to safeguard him. Starting his career in Barcelona’s youth program, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner went on to win a slew of trophies. All while cementing his place in history as one of the […]
Atletico Madrid
/ 332 days agoThis means war: Felix slams Atletico and Simeone before clash
This week, Joao Felix, a striker for Barcelona, finally scored after a lengthy goal drought. Coming up on Sunday in La Liga, his parent club Atletico Madrid will be visiting the Catalan city. So, the timing seems a little too coincidental. With his winning goal against Porto, the Portuguese forward advanced the Blaugrana to the […]
Barcelona
/ 332 days agoNo more Nike? Barca to sign shocking deal with new kit supplier
After 25 years of partnership, Barcelona and American kit supplier Nike may be parting ways. Since 1998, Nike have been the official shirt manufacturer for the Camp Nou team, and their deal extends until 2028. When this is completed, it will have been precisely 30 years since Nike have manufactured Blaugrana’s kits. The Americans have […]
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/ 337 days agoClub America vs Barcelona tickets go on sale
The upcoming friendly between La Liga and Liga MX giants should heat up the first official day of winter. Fans can snag a seat as tickets for Club America vs FC Barcelona on December 21 in Dallas are now on sale. Tickets available to see Barcelona face Club America at the Cotton Bowl This game […]
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/ 338 days agoEx-England, Barca and Spurs boss, Terry Venables, dies aged 80
Former England, Barcelona, and Tottenham manager Terry Venables passed away at the age of 80 after a protracted illness. Confirming the news, his family published a statement on Sunday afternoon reading: "We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. We would […]
Barcelona
/ 339 days agoBarca's Kounde takes swipe at UEFA and FIFA for injury pile-up
Players in today's soccer have an off-field enemy—the rigorous schedule—in addition to the opposition they face on the pitch. A troubling trend—an increase in injuries—has surfaced alongside the heated debates about the amount of games that soccer players participate in. In light of the current pandemic of muscle injuries, it is necessary to investigate their […]
Barcelona
/ 342 days agoBarcelona denies accusations of labor abuse in Camp Nou project
Barcelona has denied allegations of labor exploitation at the Camp Nou stadium. The club recently came under fire due to an ongoing investigation into the matter by Spanish news outlet El Periodico. The newspaper published a story, with witness accounts, regarding the apparent issues on Monday. However, the Catalan club has since emphatically denied the […]