Luis Suárez open to future Major League Soccer move: "It's a good option"

David Beckham, Roy Keane, Thierry Henry, Steven Gerrard, David Villa, Kaká. These are just some of the legendary football players who have decided to move to Major League Soccer at some point of their careers, most of them to retire there while earning a lot of money as designated players in the franchises. As the level of MLS competition and attention continues to grow,...

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The Brazilian Pogba? A scouting report on Barcelona target Gerson

For a few months now, 18-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Gerson has been heavily linked with a rich move to Europe. The two teams who have fought the most for his signing are Champions League finalists Barcelona and Juventus, and the Blaugrana are ahead in the race, having acquired priority to sign him once the transfer ban ends in 2016. When the rumors linking Paul Pogba to...

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Barcelona new signing Arda Turan out indefinitely with ankle injury

Bad news (kind of) for Barcelona as the Blaugrana prepares for a week of two friendlies. New team signing Arda Turan suffered a high ankle sprain on Friday's first training session and immediately left the activity to test the injury and start his rehabilitation process. The club announced the news today: Arda Turan twisted his ankle during Friday morning training and the...

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FC Barcelona vs ACF Fiorentina: Test Your Knowledge

Ahead of Barcelona's final International Champions Cup match with ACF Fiorentina, test your knowledge of each side by challenging yourself and others with our special themed quiz Three down, two to go; FC Barcelona's pre-season is drawing to a close in the next few days as they prepare to take on Serie A stalwarts, ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma in the International Champions...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 July 2015; Almost Full Squad Trains, Roma Could Hijack Gerson Deal

Messi, Mascherano, Alves and Neymar return to training | FC Barcelona Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano, Dani Alves and Neymar Jr completed their first day of the 2015/16 preseason this afternoon at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The four players trained under the orders of assistant coaches Rafel Pol and Edu Pons. Brazilians and Argentinians train with the squad | FC Barcelona There...

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La Liga News: 31 July 2015; Real Madrid Disband Reserve Team, Alvaro Negredo Quashes Exit Rumors

Real Madrid 0-0 AC Milan (10-9 pens) | Sky Sports Real Madrid beat AC Milan 10-9 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw in their International Champions Cup clash in Shanghai. Sixteen-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saw the crucial penalty saved by Kiko Casilla, after he had earlier kept his side in the shoot-out with a save from Toni Kroos. Sergio...

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Agent closes door on Reus rumors: "Marco is staying at Borussia Dortmund"

If there's any Barcelona fan out there who still wants the club to sign Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus, you better forget it. Although the reports linking Reus to the Catalan giants this summer were minimal, they still popped up here and there. As Barça shifted its attention to Paul Pogba, Juventus were thrown in the Reus mix, as the German superstar was heavily linked...

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Barcelona could buy second division spot for Barça B in 2015/16

The 2014-15 season was terrible for Barça B, one of the most powerful young teams in the world. Not only did the Blaugrana branch not give the first team a new star, like the last few years, the lack of good performances resulted in a tough relegation to the Spanish League's third division, Segunda B. However, that relegation could not happen, and the B team might stay in...

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Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano return early to Barcelona squad

The schedule for Barcelona on Thursday was clear: medicals for Neymar Jr., Dani Alves and Marc-André ter Stegen, then a light training for the three to wrap up the day at the Ciutat Esportiva. But two of the players who were in vacation decided they've had enough of this whole resting thing. Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano, the two Blaugrana players who reached the Copa...

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La Liga News: 30 July 2015; Sergio Ramos Signs New Real Madrid Contract, Filipe Luis to Miss Tour

Sergio Ramos agrees new Real Madrid contract until 2020 - ESPN FC Sergio Ramos has reached an agreement on a new contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2020, Spanish daily Marca reports. Ramos had been a target for Manchester United, who were reported to be demanding the Spain international in return as part of any deal which would see goalkeeper...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 July 2015; Argentine Duo Cut Vacation Short, Liverpool Ask About Barça Youngster

Medicals for Mascherano, Messi, Alves, Neymar Jr and Ter Stegen | FC Barcelona Five more players took medical examinations on Thursday morning and are ready to join in with the preseason preparations. These are Javier Mascherano, Leo Messi, Dani Alves, Neymar Jr and Marc-André Ter Stegen. Highlights of the game between Chelsea and Barça | FC Barcelona Barça rounded off their...

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Ivan Rakitic: 'Life is easier with Lionel Messi, he does things no one else can'

Ivan Rakitic is enjoying the time of his life as a footballer. He was already a successful player at Sevilla, and he was quickly becoming a star. But after moving to Barcelona last year, the Croatian midfielder has solidified his position as one of the best players in his position in all of football. His abilities, combined with a ridiculous work ethic and dedication turned...

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Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona: Highlights

Barcelona and Chelsea put on a show on Tuesday night to finish their tour around the United States. It was one of the most exciting and intense preseason friendlies you'll ever see, and both teams battled hard for a win. The Blues eventually got the better of the Blaugrana on penalty kicks, but Barça played a great overall match, and we saw some beautiful goals. This 90-second...

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Xavi Hernández impressed with new club: "I feel great to be here, it's like a family"

After two decades of services to Barcelona, Xavi Hernández moved on to a new chapter, going to Qatar to play for Al Sadd. And the eternal Blaugrana captain is very impressed with his new home. Xavi did an interview with the club's website this week. He talked about his past, Pep Guardiola, the Spanish national team and many more topics. But what he went in depth about was...

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Lionel Messi is already training for the new season... with his son!

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Neymar Jr. and Dani Alves to join Barcelona squad on Thursday

As the new season gets closer to begin for Barcelona, the squad is finallly shaping up. The 24-man group and the coaching staff have already left the United States after a three-game tour, and when they return home for training, two happy Brazilian faces will join them. After enjoying an extended period of vacation because of their participation in the Copa América, Neymar...

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Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour is practically begging for a Barcelona transfer

A few days ago, news broke that Barcelona were allegedly in talks with Monaco in France to sign Tunisian defender Aymen Abdennour. The 25-year-old left-sided center-back was rumored to sign with the Blaugrana last season, but the Catalan giants signed Jérémy Mathieu and Thomas Vermaelen instead. With the imminent departure of Adriano Correia to Italy, a spot on the squad...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 July 2015; US Tour Ends with Penalty Loss to Chelsea, Marc-Andre ter Stegen Nominated for Award

The team are flying back to Barcelona | FC Barcelona The first team are on their way back to Barcelona. The flight to take the party back to the Catalan capital took off in Washington at 7.15am CET and is expected to land around 3.00pm CET at El Prat Airport. Defeat on penalties to round off US Tour for FC Barcelona (2-2, 4-2 pens) | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and Chelsea...

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La Liga News: 29 July 2015; Real Madrid Close to Signing Youngster, Levante Vote Against Sale

Jose Mourinho hits back at wife of Rafa Benitez - ESPN FC Jose Mourinho has hit back at Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez's wife after she joked her husband had to deal with the "messes" the Portuguese left at his former clubs. Benitez had spent time in charge of Inter Milan and Chelsea before taking on his current role at Real, and his wife told La Region: "Real Madrid are the...

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Luis Enrique on Chelsea draw: "We go back home happy"

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is definitely aware of the concept of #Preseason. The club tour around the United States ended with only one win after three games, but the results don't really matter to Lucho. What's important to him at this point is how his team is evolving and the level of performances, and with that he's happy. Especially with what he witnessed against Chelsea,...

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Andrés Iniesta on United States Tour: "We have to be positive"

Barcelona's tour around the United States is over. It was a good preparation, and the three games were against competitive teams. The last one, a draw against Chelsea, was the best performance by the Blaugrana in the preseason so far, and it's an exciting sign of what's to come for Barça, especially once the South American players join the squad. Andrés Iniesta, the Blaugrana...

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Barcelona right-back Douglas Pereira out eight weeks with hamstring injury

Douglas Pereira wanted to turn the corner in Barcelona's preseason. But now he's out. After a terrible start in the friendly against Chelsea on Tuesday night, the Brazilian right-back was suddenly subbed off by coach Luis Enrique. One might have thought the coach was fed up with such a bad game by Douglas, but in the end he was forced to; during a simple play in which he...

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Friendly: Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona: Match Review

A review of Barcelona's final US tour game, lost on penalty kicks against Chelsea A hot summer night in Washington saw one of most intense friendlies in recent memory, as Barcelona and Chelsea battled for 90 minutes in an exciting encounter. Goals from Luis Suárez, Sandro Ramírez, Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill's bloody nose were the higlights of an exciting night, that ended...

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Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona, Post-Match Reaction: 3 Things We Learned

Barcelona bounced back from the loss against Manchester United to end the United States tour in exciting fashion, drawing with Chelsea 2-2 in Washington with a great game from most of the 21 players Luis Enrique used in the match. The loss eventually came on penalty kicks, but the performance was comforting, especially after Saturday's defeat to the Red Devils. It did not...

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Barcelona vs Chelsea, Preseason friendly: Official Lineups, Live Game Thread

A live thread for the final game on the United States tour for Barcelona and Chelsea The final game of the U.S. tour is less than 60 minutes away! Stadium's looking nice... Good evening from FedEx Field... #CFCTour http://pic.twitter.com/BaRKrgTGEK — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 28 julho 2015 And the players have arrived: Barça players arrives at the stadium #tourFCB http://pic.twitter.com/xZZu33Tg7m —...

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Cesc Fàbregas: 'I haven't seen a trio like MSN since I was born'

As Cesc Fàbregas prepares to take on his former club for the first time since leaving Barcelona to join Chelsea, the midfielder had some pretty high praise for the team, and especially the 'MSN' trio. In an interview prior to the friendly between the Blaugrana and the Blues, Fàbregas was very complimentary of his former teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., and with the...

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Barcelona vs Chelsea, Live Stream: Time, TV Schedule and How to Watch International Champions Cup Online

The old rivalry is back! The last stop of the United States Tour for Barcelona is the country capital, as the Blaugrana will play at the FedEx Field in Washington against Premier League super-rivals Chelsea, in a much-anticipated encounter for the US part of the International Champions Cup. This rivalry has been amazing to watch over the years. Both teams hate each other,...

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FC Barcelona Looking for Pedro Replacememt, Celta Vigo's Nolito Identified as Option

Apparently, Barcelona are looking for a replacement for Pedro. While FC Barcelona seem unwilling to sell homegrown winger Pedro Rodriguez, at least not for about a week or so, until the UEFA Super Cup game between Barcelona and Sevilla, but reports in Spain are saying the Catalans are already looking for a replacement. Mundo Deportivo has identified Celta Vigo winger Nolito...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 July 2015; Barca Could Face Copa del Rey Fine, Lionel Messi, Neymar Nominated for Award

Barcelona and Athletic and RFEF face fines over Copa del Rey - ESPN FC The anti-violence commission of the country's sports council announced a €60,000 penalty is pending as punishment for the security violations along with a further €6,000 for Barca's failure to stop a group of supporters from turning "a sporting event into a stage for political demands through intolerant...

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