Video: Gerard Deulofeu Videoblog

He's young and he's having a good time.Gerard Deulofeu is now part of FC Barcelona, and he promises to be one of the future Blaugrana stars. He's been training with the team at St. George's Park in England, and he is enjoying all the work as he comes back home. The videoblog above shows a little of Deulofeu's day in training, as he comments on his experience as a youngster...

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"Thank you, Galo!" - Ronaldinho Makes Farewell Video to Atlético Mineiro

Beautiful.Ronaldinho, one of Barcelona's biggest stars of all time, has recently rescinded his contract, leaving Brazil's Atlético Mineiro. Just like he did as a Blaugrana, Ronnie became one of the team's biggest idols ever. He led Atlético to their most important title: the 2013 Copa Libertadores. He also won the 2013 Minas Gerais State Championship and the 2014 America SuperCup,...

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Claudio Bravo: 'Ter Stegen has surprised me a lot'

He's happy with the competition.Claudio Bravo is happy after his first week of training with Barcelona's squad. In an interview with Catalunya Radio, he talked about his feelings about the squad, the competition at his position and what he expects for the new team next season.Ter Stegen and the GK competition: "Ter Stegen has surprised me a lot. Not only his quality, but the...

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FC Barcelona: Third Highest Attendance in Football

In average, Barça is way better than average.FC Barcelona matches are events. People from all over the world dream to be in the Camp Nou. The loyal fan-base is always there, going to Barça's home to root for the Culés. The stadium is a gigantic one, and the attendance is huge for most games.In fact, in average, Barcelona's matches at the Camp Nou registered the third-highest...

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Gerard Piqué: 'I'm not the best anymore'

But he's confident he will be again.Gerard Piqué is very critical of himself. And he wants to get better.The 27-year-old center-back has spoken in a press conference on Thursday after Barcelona's practice at St. George's Park, site of the team's pre-season training this week. Piqué is not satisfied with his performances from last season, and he believes the arrival of Luis...

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Luis Suárez to Testify at Court of Arbitration for Sport; Four-month Ban Can be Reduced

His suspension can go down to only two months.Luis Suárez could be a part of FC Barcelona's squad ealier than expected.According to Spanish news agency EFE, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has called the 27-year-old striker to testify and give his side of the story that led him to receive a ban from any football-related activity, given by FIFA after his latest biting incident,...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 July 2014; Training Continues in England, Gamper Trophy Game Kickoff Time Changed

Day of intesity and rest in St. George's Park | FC BarcelonaUnder an overcast sky, the team trained on St. George’s Park main training pitch. Patric didn’t take part in the session, but Sergio Roberto did. It was an intense session, and it was closely watched by England’s national women’s team. After the session, Pedro remarked: "Luis Enrique knows what I can offer."Inside...

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Report: Marco Reus Still Part of FC Barcelona Plans; Borussia Dormtund to Increase Buyout Clause

Barça loves him so much.Marco Reus is one of the biggest football stars in Europe. And Barcelona hasn't given up on him.According to multiple reports from Spain and as sources told Barça Blaugranes, the Catalans still plan to having Reus join the Blaugrana for the 2015/16 season. The 25-year-old is a Barça fan and a club target since forever, and the rumors of a possible transfer...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 July 2014; 25 Player Take Part in First Training Session, Claudio Bravo Joins Group

25 players train in the team's first session in Saint George’s Park | FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona completed their first training session in St. George’s Park. A total of 25 players trained this Monday afternoon, it was the first of many seeing that the team will remain in England until Saturday. Only Alex Song, who travelled with the team to England, didn’t train. The Cameroonian...

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Report: FC Barcelona and Daniel Agger Get Close to Deal

One more CB on the way.One more CB on the way to Barcelona, allegedly. Here we go.According to a report from Diario Sport, FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC center-back Daniel Agger are close to reaching a transfer deal, that could become official in the next couple of days. The 29-year-old Danish defender is a long-time starter for the Reds, and his signing would be the alternative...

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Jeremy Mathieu: "I will show why my signing is a good decision"

Jeremy Mathieu has recently spoken in an interview to Barça TV. And the 30-year-old French defender is confident that he'll do well as a Blaugrana.Mathieu talks about him growing up in France, his experience, and guaranteed doing his best at Barça. Here are a few highlights of his talk:"I'll give 100% of myself out there and I hope my hard work pays off on the pitch. Hopefully...

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Tax Evasion Case Against FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi Continues

The Spanish Court has decided to continue with the alleged tax evasion case against Lionel MessiIn a surprise decision the Spanish court in Barcelona rejected the prosecutors notion to dismiss the case against FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. Messi and his father have been accused of alleged tax evasion, but because the prosecutor argued that Lionel was not aware of any...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 July 2014; Barcelona Travel to Training Camp in England, Jan Vertonghen not Joining Barça

FC Barcelona depart for England | FC BarcelonaLuis Enrique and his Barça squad left on Monday morning for their six-day training camp at St George’s Park, the FA’s facility on the outskirts of the English city of Birmingham. With 18 members of the first team and eight from the reserves, the flight is due to land at Birmingham Airport at around 11.50 AM GMT.Barcelona to train...

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Report: Atlético Madrid's João Miranda Contacts FC Barcelona Regarding Transfer

According to a report from Sport, he wants it.João Miranda is a great defender. He is not that expensive. And he wants to move to Barcelona.At least that's what a report from Diario Sport claims. According to the rumor, Miranda's agents have contacted Barcelona's sporting director, Andoni Zubizarreta, regarding a possible transfer. The conversation allegedly went well, with...

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Is Neymar Jr.'s Status as a Starter in Jeopardy?

Will the coaching change mean the bench for Neymar?With the arrival of Luis Enrique as Barcelona's manager, many believed and expected a change of direction moving forward. Not only in the squad, but in the scheme. Lucho wanted new guys who can play different ways that will allow him to put more versatility into Barça's tiki-taka.And then there's Neymar. The Brazilian had...

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Luis Suárez is Having His Own Pre-Season

With his own coach and everything!Luis Suárez is still banned from any football-related activity by FIFA. Even though the case isn't really closed, and there's a remote chance the ban might be cancelled, it's most likely that the Uruguay striker will miss the first two months of Barcelona's season. The ban also prohibits him of training with the club, have any contact with...

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Assessing Barcelona’s Pre-Season

A look at Barcelona's warm up to the new season and how it compares to their rivals.Barcelona started their pre-season with a trip to Huelva, a small city in the South of Spain, 568 miles away from the Camp Nou. This trip was largely made up of B-teamers and non-World Cup playing staff who came away with a 1-0 win. The team returned to Barcelona and continued training before...

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Gerard Piqué, on Jeremy Mathieu: 'We needed him'

Sure you did.For the last few years, Gerard Piqué has been Barcelona's only reliable option at center-back. With Carles Puyol limping his way to retirement and Javier Mascherano being forced to play as a CB when he clearly didn't have the size to do it -- even though he was awesome at it --, Piqué was the only true quality option for that position.Now, Barcelona has finally...

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Paris Saint-Germain's Marquinhos is Main Option; FC Barcelona Has Alternatives

We need a center-back!!! Yeah, one more. Please.With the arrival of Jeremy Mathieu earlier this week, it seemed all was fine and well and Barcelona's search for a new defender was over. No more signings and this was the squad to go with for next season. But with a (very) likely transfer window ban coming Barça's way in the upcoming months, it looks like Andoni Zubizarreta...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 July 2014; 26 Players to Travel to England, Lionel Messi Shines in Deco Testimonial Game

Full details of England trip | FC BarcelonaThe details of FC Barcelona’s trip to St George’s Park, England from July 28 to August 2 have been announced. The team will be leaving the Ciutat Esportiva on Monday morning at 9.45 AM CET for a flight to Birmingham, which is due to land at around 11.50 AM GMT. Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is due to start work that same day, and...

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Andrés Iniesta: 'It feels a lot like 2008'

Andrés Iniesta, one of the best and most important players on FC Barcelona's squad, has spoken on Friday on a press conference at Barça's facilities after practice. He's one of the eight first team players who joined the team's preseason preparations on Thursday, along with Rakitic, Song, Pedro, Piqué, Alba, Xavi and Busquets. During the interview, Iniesta expressed his satisfaction...

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FC Barcelona News: 25 July 2014; Jeremy Mathieu Signs Barcelona Contract, Internationals Join Team in Training

Jéremy Mathieu signs his contract with FC Barcelona and he'll wear the number 24 | FC BarcelonaJérémy Mathieu is officially a new FC Barcelona player. After passing his medical and physical exams at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this Thursday, the Frenchman went to the Camp Nou to sign his four-year contract.Jérémy Mathieu: "I have worked very hard to join FC Barcelona"...

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