Neymar is the worst baseball player in world

The Barcelona star meets the Mets! Neymar is an extremely talented footballer. Many believe he'll supplant Lionel Messi as the best in the world very soon and he very well might. However, we learned on Tuesday night that the Brazil and Barcelona superstar will not pull a Michael Jordan and leave his job to become a baseball player. Not if his visit to the New York Mets is...

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Report: Paul Pogba Ready To Move To Barcelona?

It's basically that Cesc Fabregas saga all over again, right? Forget Euro 2016 or the Copa America, the biggest story of this summer might well turn out to be the Paul Pogba transfer saga. With suitors in London, Manchester, Paris, Madrid and Catalunya, the world is Pogba's oyster, at least if he ever decided he wanted to leave Turin. After another impressive season with...

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The Spanish Football Show Episode #20 - Let's talk Celta/Galicia ft. Joseph Sexton

Sarthak Kumar and Joseph Sexton talk about Celta's amazing season and Depor's loss of form - and go off-topic as usual. Follow the podcast on Twitter here, and on SoundCloud here. A brand new YouTube channel is out! Check it out here. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1XaXr...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 May 2016; Five Called Up by Spain for EURO 2016, Dani Alves Mulling Juventus Offer

The agreements of the Board of Directors | FC Barcelona The Board of Directors, who met on Monday, would like to express their gratitude and happiness towards the members of the Club who travelled to Madrid for the Copa del Rey final, and for their latest show of respect and civic spirit, despite of all that occurred in the previous days. This attitude shown by the Barca...

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La Liga News: 31 May 2016; Keylor Navas to Miss Copa America, Real Betis Eying Chelsea Striker

Costa Rica keeper Keylor Navas ruled out of Copa America - Goal.com Costa Rica and Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has been ruled out of the Copa America Centenario due to an Achilles injury. The shot-stopper is suffering from tendinopathy in his left foot - a recurrence of the problem that saw him miss the penultimate La Liga game of the season against Valencia. Real...

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona unveil 2016-17 home kit

The leaks were true. Barcelona are turning back time by going retro with their home kits for the 2016-17 season. In homage to the team that won the club's first European Cup during the 1991-92 season at Wembley Stadium, this upcoming season's home kit will feature the same general design. Here is the official unveiling video released by the club: FC Barcelona presents new...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 May 2016; Barcelona Unveil 2016-17 Kit, Dani Alves Plays in Brazil Win

New FC Barcelona kit for 2016/17 season | FC Barcelona For the 2016/17 season, FC Barcelona will be wearing a new Nike kit that that features the club’s classic broad vertical stripes alternate FC Barcelona’s traditional red and blue with lighter shades of the same hues. Thinner tonal stripes taper near the hem in a style that honours the model worn by the team in the 1991/92...

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La Liga News: 30 May 2016; Dani Carvajal Injures Thigh, Alaves Secure Promotion to Primera

La Liga news: Alaves promoted from Segunda Division - Goal.com Manu Garcia and Raul Garcia scored the goals as Alaves beat Numancia 2-0 to secure promotion from Spain's Segunda Division. The Basque club will play La Liga football for the first time in 10 years next season. Report: Carvajal to miss Euro 2016 | Football Espana A report says Dani Carvajal needs three weeks to...

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BB Live! Episode #2

A new series on BarcaBlaugranes, where we answer your questions on BB's Facebook page! Don't forget to like the BarcaBlaugranes Facebook page to get involved!! from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1XHls...

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Lionel Messi injured, doubtful for Argentina Copa America debut

Argentina is certainly one of the favorites to win the Copa América. But the best player on the team is in pain. Barcelona superstar and Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi suffered a back injury during his national team's friendly against Honduras on Friday. The player took a knock in the back in the second half, and was immediately taken out to the locker room, and later to...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 May 2016; Marc Bartra Buy-Out Clause Lowered

FC Barcelona's 2015/16 season in ten stats | FC Barcelona The curtain has come down on another brilliant season at FC Barcelona. Luis Enrique led the team to four titles in six competitions, further sealing this generation’s legendary status. To celebrate, we’ve picked out ten particularly impressive achievements from a team that just can’t stop rewriting the history books. The...

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La Liga News: 29 May 2016; Real Madrid Win UEFA Champions League

Spot-on Real Madrid defeat Atlético in final again - UEFA.com Cristiano Ronaldo, who had a quiet match by his high standards, scored the decisive spot kick after Juanfran had hit the base of the post with the eighth attempt of the shoot-out. Substitute Yannick Carrasco's 79th-minute equaliser cancelled out a first-half strike by Sergio Ramos, whose own – last-gasp – leveller...

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The Spanish Football Show Episode #19 - Spain in Blackburn ft. Richard Wyatt

Sarthak Kumar and Richard Wyatt talk about Spanish footballers at Blackburn, and their success despite being in a physical league. Follow the podcast on Twitter here, and on SoundCloud here. A brand new YouTube channel is out! Check it out here. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1si7O...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 May 2016; Lionel Messi Injures Back in Argentina Friendly, Domenico Berardi Seen in Barcelona

Lionel Messi leaves Argentina friendly vs Honduras with back injury - ESPN FC Lionel Messi was taken off in the second half of Argentina's 1-0 friendly defeat of Honduras on Friday with a bruised lower back. The Barcelona star collapsed on the ground after a knee to his torso and was seen holding his back as he gingerly walked off the field in the 64th minute. Sergio Busquets...

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La Liga News: 28 May 2016; Cristiano Ronaldo Fit for Champions League Final, Constantin Galca to Leave Espanyol

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Champions League final preview | Sky Sports Atletico Madrid have reached the Champions League/European Cup final for the third time (1974, 2014, 2016). They have so far lost their previous two finals. There will be a Spanish winner of the Champions League/European Cup for the third consecutive season, the longest run for a single nation since...

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Despite Bacelona rumors, Arsenal defender Bellerín 'only interested in Euro 2016'

Arsenal full-back Héctor Bellerín is on Barcelona's shortlist of potential replacements for Dani Alves, but he's not really thinking about the rumors. The young defender is currently training with the Spanish national team in preparation for Euro 2016 this summer, and he gave a radio interview in which he was asked about the Barça rumors. His answer is simple: talk to my...

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Rumor Roundup (May 28, 2016): PSG still chasing Neymar transfer, Ibrahimovic close to Man United, Ranieri Leicester future, more!

Talking about rumors surrounding football is a fun activity for many fans, maybe only second to actually watching football. In this new daily column, we'll take a look at the latest rumors floating around the rumor mill. Key reminder: Rumors are just that -- rumors. None of this has been confirmed as legitimate news or fact, it's just circulating around the rumor mill....

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Sergio Busquets rejects PSG transfer, signs new Barcelona contract

The best defensive midfielder in football will not leave Barcelona. Despite the never-ending rumors of a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Busquets has agreed to a contract extension until 2021. The pivote will get a much deserved boost in salaries and his buyout fee will increase to €200 million for any team that wants to buy him out of the Catalan giants. Busquets' contract...

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A Barcelona fan's guide to hate watching the Champions League Final

The UEFA Champions League Final is this Saturday. For most football fans, this is a music to the ears: the most prestigious club competition in the world having its Final in the beautiful Milan of all places, featuring two very good teams. This is a perfect opportunity to grab a beer, join your friends and have fun, regardless of which team you're supporting. Unless you're...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 May 2016; Sergio Busquets Set for Contract Extension, Dani Alves Fit for Copa America

Sergio Busquets signs Barcelona extension - Goal.com Barca announced on Friday that Spain midfielder Busquets is set to put pen to paper on fresh terms that will keep him at Camp Nou until June 2021, with the option of a further two-year extension depending on appearances. The Spanish champions say the 27-year-old, whose buyout clause is set at €200 million, will sign the...

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La Liga News: 27 May 2016; Malaga appoint Juande Ramos, Luis Hernandez Set for Leicester City

Moscow miss, absent against Barca, stunted celebration in Lisbon - it’s time for Cristiano Ronaldo to make his mark on a Champions League final like Messi has - Goal.com Cristiano Ronaldo relishes the Champions League. The Portuguese is the all-time top scorer in the continental competition and on Saturday he can join a select band of players to have won it three times. But...

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Rumor Roundup (May 27, 2016): Barcelona sign defender, Real Madrid working on Pogba trade, Mesut Ozil Arsenal future, more!

Talking about rumors surrounding football is a fun activity for many fans, maybe only second to actually watching football. In this new daily column, we'll take a look at the latest rumors floating around the rumor mill. Key reminder: Rumors are just that -- rumors. None of this has been confirmed as legitimate news or fact, it's just circulating around the rumor mill....

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Full Barcelona 2016-17 home kit leaked, looks even more beautiful

The new Barcelona kit is just a few days away from being officially launched, but we already know how it looks like. And with every new detail, it gets even more beautiful. Two weeks ago, we saw this leak from Footy Headlines that showed the new shirt: Images: Possible Barcelona shirt for next season #fcblive #nike [footyheadlines] http://pic.twitter.com/dPIHSKS3SU — barcastuff...

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Report: Barcelona ready to make offer for Arsenal full-back as Dani Alves replacement

Barcelona is likely to lose one of its legends this summer, so the replacement has to be a good one. And according to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have shortlisted Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerín to replace Dani Alves, who is all but set to join Juventus on a free transfer in the upcoming transfer window. Barça are prepared to offer as much as €30 million...

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The Spanish Football Show Episode #18 - La Liga and the UCL final ft. Ameen Rabbani

Sarthak Kumar and Ameen Rabbani talk about the La Liga season and preview the UCL final. Follow the podcast on Twitter here, and on SoundCloud here. A brand new YouTube channel is out! Check it out here. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/25k08...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 May 2016; Four Cups Go on Display in Museum, Thomas Vermaelen Frustrated

The four cups won in the 2015/16 season are now on display at the Museum | FC Barcelona On Wednesday morning, the team's four trophies achieved in the recently completed 2015/16 season arrived at their brand new abode. After 10 months of play across six competitions, the final two pieces of this season's trophy haul — the La Liga cup and the Copa del Rey trophy — were duly...

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La Liga News: 26 May 2016; Unai Emery to Stay at Sevilla, Javi Gracia Leaves Malaga for Rubin Kazan

Real Madrid may move for Thibaut Courtois if they fail in bid for David de Gea, says Guillem Balague | Sky Sports Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea was on the verge of a move to the Bernabeu last summer, before the deal bizarrely broke down on Deadline Day. Courtois' Chelsea failed to qualify for Europe for next season, and Balague believes the Belgian would be a fitting...

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Rumor Roundup (May 26, 2016): Mascherano leaving Barcelona, Griezmann leaving Atlético Madrid, Bayern signings, more!

Talking about rumors surrounding football is a fun activity for many fans, maybe only second to actually watching football. In this new daily column, we'll take a look at the latest rumors floating around the rumor mill. Key reminder: Rumors are just that -- rumors. None of this has been confirmed as legitimate news or fact, it's just circulating around the rumor mill....

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The Spanish Football Show Episode #17 - Let's talk Rayo OKC ft. Porter Cunningham

Sarthak Kumar and Porter Cunningham talk about Rayo's franchise in Oklahoma and the controversy surrounding it. Follow the podcast on Twitter here, and on SoundCloud here. A brand new YouTube channel is out! Check it out here. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/248Nv...

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Report: Barcelona starting defender considering departure as Arsenal, Juventus submit offers

Barcelona will be a busy team in the upcoming transfer window, and some big names be coming in while other big names might be heading out. According to reports in Spain, starting center-back Javier Mascherano is considering a departure from the Catalan club this summer. After years of great service, the Argentinean is thinking about a change of scenery, and more important,...

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Report: Barcelona full-back Dani Alves to join Juventus on free transfer

It looks like the legendary career of Dani Alves at Barcelona is coming to a close. According to multiple reports in Spain and Italy, the Brazilian full-back has agreed to join Serie A champions Juventus this summer, activating a clause on his contract that allows him to leave on a free transfer. Alves will sign a three-year contract with the Bianconeri. The 33-year-old has...

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Lionel Messi lands Sports Illustrated cover

Media coverage of football in Europe is never-ending. It's a constant 24/7 news cycle that every outlet possible wants to latch on to. The same cannot be said for coverage in the United States. In this country, soccer is optimistically the fifth most popular sport and is hardly ever covered by major sports media outlets. Admittedly the coverage has improved over the last...

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FC Barcelona News: 25 May 2016; Javier Mascherano Reaches Juventus Agreement, Barca Preseason Taking Shape

Wembley to host FC Barcelona v Liverpool in the International Champions Cup | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC will be meeting next August 6 at 5.00pm GMT (6.00pm CET) at Wembley Stadium, London in the last of the Catalans’ games in this year’s International Champions Cup (ICC), which is being played from July 23 to August 13. The game was presented today Tuesday...

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La Liga News: 25 May 2016; Daniel Carrico Suspended Four Games, Pako Ayestaran Appointed Valencia Manager

Cristiano Ronaldo plays down injury fears ahead of Champions League final | Sky Sports The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was forced to leave Real's training session on Tuesday, which was part of an open media day, after competing for a ball with reserve goalkeeper Kiko Casilla and collapsing to the floor. Several members of Real Madrid's medical staff helped to pick the star...

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona to face Liverpool in preseason friendly at Wembley Stadium

Barcelona will take part in three friendlies as part of the International Champions Cup preseason tournament, and one of the games will be played in one of the world's most iconic venues. The Catalan club announced on Tuesday that the August 6 friendly against Liverpool will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, and will be the last preseason friendly before the opening...

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Rumor Roundup (May 25, 2016): Barcelona goalkeeper change, Mourinho after Benzema, Lukaku Chelsea return, more!

Talking about rumors surrounding football is a fun activity for many fans, maybe only second to actually watching football. In this new daily column, we'll take a look at the latest rumors floating around the rumor mill. Key reminder: Rumors are just that -- rumors. None of this has been confirmed as legitimate news or fact, it's just circulating around the rumor mill....

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Atlético Madrid star admits Barcelona transfer offer, reveals why he rejected it

Atlético Madrid midfielder Koke is getting ready to play the Champions League Final against Real Madrid this Saturday. But he could be watching it on TV, had he joined Barcelona. Koke, one of the most integral parts of Diego Simeone's system, spoke in a radio interview mainly about the Saturday decider, but he was also asked about the unstoppable links with Barça. Koke was...

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Report: Barcelona miss out on PSG young prospect, shortlist another Ligue 1 defender

There are things happening with Barcelona's transfer targets in France. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants are set to miss out on Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos, Barça's dream signing this summer. The French club told all clubs who were hoping to land the Brazilian that he is simply not for sale, and will become a starter alongside Thiago...

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