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الأحد، 31 ديسمبر 2017
Barcelona rumors: Christensen wanted, Man City to make Umtiti offer and Real Madrid eye Oriol Busquets
Time to check out all the latest hot gossip
Barcelona eyeing Christensen
Today’s rumors start in west London and with Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, who has apparently been catching Barcelona’s eye.
According to the Mirror, Barca are “long-time admirers” of the defender and are monitoring his progress as they seek to strengthen defensively.
Christensen has become a...
FC Barcelona News: 31 December 2017; Looking Back at 2017 as Training Resumes
First session after the Christmas holidays | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona's first team returned to training this Saturday. After a week of rest for the Christmas holidays, Ernesto Valverde oversaw a session with the players available on pitch number three of the Ciutat Esportiva. The coach, who also had Barça B’s Arnaiz and Aleñá join in, greeted every player one by one. They...
The Coutinho to Barcelona circus continues as Nike ‘confirm’ deal
Somebody make it stop now please
The Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona saga has taken yet another twist after an apparent leak from sportswear giant Nike.
Nike published an advert on their website for personalised kit saying “Philippe Coutinho is ready to light up Camp Nou. Get your 2017/18 FC Barcelona kit with the Magician’s name on it.”
Oops! Have @Nike just let slip that...
السبت، 30 ديسمبر 2017
Inter director discusses potential moves for Barcelona duo Deulofeu and Vidal
Gerard Deulofeu and Aleix Vidal have been linked with moves away during the transfer window and Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has been asked about the Barcelona duo.
Speaking ahead of Inter’s clash with Lazio on Saturday, he addressed the speculation, although he didn’t give much away about either player.
“Deulofeu and Aleix Vidal on loans? We are evaluating many...
Barcelona return to training after winter break with Celta Vigo up next
Welcome back!
Barcelona have returned to training after the winter break as they start to step up preparations for the second half of the season.
The Catalan giants headed into the Christmas break in good spirits after a fantastic 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Clasico at the Bernabeu.
The available first team players, along with Aleñá and Arnáiz of Barça B, returned to...
La Liga Considering Changing Format - Report
Matches may not be played in the same order again
La Liga President Javier Tebas wants to change up the format of the league, according to a report from Diario SPORT. The current format consists of two halves, which are exact mirrors. The matches from round 1 are repeated in round 20, except the home and away sides switch. Round 2 mirrors round 21, and so on. Barcelona played...
Barcelona rumors: Goretzka wanted, Coutinho house hunting plus David Luiz and five to leave in January
All the latest hot gossip is right here
Barca battling for Goretzka
Today’s rumors start with Marca who reckon Barcelona are in the running for Schalke’s Leon Goretzka, along with Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Barca are big fans of the German but there is a fear they may be outbid when it comes to wages.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are in need of a replacement for Emre Can and Bayern...
FC Barcelona News: 30 December 2017; Holiday Break Ends, Juventus Looking at Sergi Roberto
FC Barcelona training resumes on Saturday 30 December | FC Barcelona
Since ending the year with a fantastic win at the Santiago Bernabéu, Ernesto Valverde and his squad have been getting some well-earned rest with their families, but they are due back at the Ciutat Esportiva at 6.00pm CET on December 30.
How many kilometres have Barça travelled in 2017? | FC Barcelona
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الجمعة، 29 ديسمبر 2017
Liverpool don’t have to sell Coutinho to pay for Van Dijk, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down speculation that his club will have to sell Philippe Coutinho to help pay for Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds have splashed out an eye-popping £75 million on the Southampton defender but Klopp says they don’t need to balance the books.
“No,” he said. “Nobody told me that.
“We have good player and we don’t have to sell anybody because...
Barcelona told they must pay €50m for Arthur
The club want full value for their star man
Barcelona have been warned they will not be able to land Arthur on the cheap and will have to pay his full release clause if they are to bring him to Camp Nou.
The Brazilian appears to be one of Barca’s top targets with reports claiming the club are keen to negotiate a fee, but Gremio are having none of it.
"Gremio renewed Arthur's...
A Fan’s Perspective: Half a season without Neymar at Barcelona
Has the Brazilian been missed?
Barcelona endured a difficult time this season when they bore witness to the most expensive transfer ever.
Neymar left for PSG for an eye-watering sum and many had expected Barça to struggle in the absence of the Brazilian. But have Barcelona actually suffered, if at all?
The answer is a murmured no. Yes, the Blaugrana have coped incredibly...
Barcelona Rumors: Fears over Umtiti, Celta want Rafinha, Deulofeu to Inter plus Pique & Roberto
The window is just days away now
Barca worried about Umtiti
Today’s rumors start with Sport who reckon that Barcelona are worried about Samuel Umtiti’s £50 million release clause, after seeing Virgil van Dijk snapped up for £75m.
Barca are therefore keen to give him a new deal, with an improved wage and a bigger release clause to ward off any potential admirers.
They also...
Barcelona tried to sign Saul Niguez last summer, says Atletico CEO
Atletico Madrid CEO Gil Marin has revealed that Barcelona tried to sign Saul Niguez last summer but that a deal fell through for financial reasons.
Apparently the Catalan giants were set to pay his release clause only to discover that it had almost doubled after the midfielder signed a new deal.
“Bartomeu called me this summer to tell me that they needed a player with the...
الخميس، 28 ديسمبر 2017
Francesco Totti: “Messi is the #1, But Don’t Tell Cristiano”
The Italian legend said this at an event
AS Roma legend Francesco Totti was at the International Sports Conference in Dubai, where he spoke on the best players in the world.
“Football has changed deeply between my era and now,” he began. “I prefer romantic football from yesteryear, now everything is a matter of business.”
“There are players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar,”...
Watch out Messi! Barcelona starlet scores brilliant individual goal
We’re all completely used to watching Lionel Messi score dazzling goals for Barcelona’s first team but now the Under-14s are at it as well.
The team are taking part in the La Liga Promises tournament and one man, Cristobel Munoz, is making people sit up and take notice.
Just check out this effort from the youngster
Oh my!!! http://pic.twitter.com/ajSLuAc98D
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Don’t Be Fooled: “Cristiano Ronaldo to Return Ballon D’Or”
There is a joke article that’s getting picked up as legit.
“Cristiano Ronaldo returns the Ballon D’Or” blares the headline on Mundo Deportivo. It’s outlandish, but apparently believable enough for sites such as CalcioMercato.com to republish.
The “story” is a joke MD is playing on everyone. December 28th is the Holy Innocents' Day in Spain, which is the equivalent of April...
Atletico don’t want to sell Griezmann ‘either now or in the summer’
And his release clause is €200m until July 1st
Atletico Madrid have warned clubs they are not interested in selling Antoine Griezmann either this winter or in the summer.
Barcelona are one of several teams regularly linked with Griezmann but Atleti say they want to keep hold of the France international.
Atletico reportedly complained to FIFA about Barca’s pursuit of Griezmann...
Sergio Busquets still leading the way for Barcelona in La Liga
Barcelona’s superb start to the season has seen many players getting the plaudits with Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Samuel Umtiti rightly praised, along with Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, Sergio Busquets continues to go about being the best in the business in his position, with little in the way of headlines.
However, stats have shown that once again he is simply peerless when it...
FC Barcelona News: 28 December 2017; Inter Eying Gerard Deulofeu Loan, Rafinha Searching First-Team Football
The month of January is key for Barça | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are facing a demanding start to 2018 with January a key month for the future of the Blaugrana in both the League and the Copa del Rey. Ernesto Valverde's men have six games confirmed, but if they qualify for the later rounds of the Cup, this could rise to a maximum of nine.
Totti: Messi is world's best... just...
Aleix Vidal’s agent hints at Roma loan
Aleix Vidal could be heading away from Barcelona this winter with several clubs rumored to be interested in his services.
There is reported interest from Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Roma and his agent, Ruggero Lacerenza, has said a temporary move to Serie A could happen.
“He is a professional and trains at 100 per cent, then the technical choices are down to the coach,”...
الأربعاء، 27 ديسمبر 2017
Pep Guardiola: Barcelona, Not Manchester City, Are Champions League Favorites
The Man City boss was once again full of praise for Lionel Messi
After 18 wins in a row, Manchester City are being talked about as possible favorites for the UEFA Champions League. But their coach, Pep Guardiola, doesn’t agree.
Guardiola asked if City are favourites for the CL.
PG: “Who does Messi play for?”
Reporter: “Barcelona.”
PG: “So they’re the favourites.”
— Sam...
Beşiktaş President: No Move Yet for Arda Turan
The Turk does not figure into Barcelona’s plans
Beşiktaş may not sign Arda Turan from FC Barcelona this winter, after all. The club president has come out and said that “so far,” Beşiktaş has not attempted to sign the Turkish star, despite reported interest.
"I like Arda Turan and I would like to see him in a Besiktas shirt, but we have players in his position," he said....
Barcelona Transfer Rumors: Coutinho, Di María, and Arthur Are Possibilities
The latest rumors as the winter transfer window opens
Coutinho Deal in the Works?
With Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk for a world record fee for a defender, £75m, the rumor is that the lane could be opened for FC Barcelona to sign Philippe Coutinho. The sale has long been rumored and it would help finance the Reds’ capture of the Southampton defender. Of course, we have...
WATCH: Lionel Messi’s Clasico goals for Barcelona at the Bernabeu
Barcelona’s Clasico win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu is still fresh in the memory after a superb game saw Barca win 3-0 and move 14 points clear of their rivals.
Lionel Messi broke yet more records during the game, as he scored Barca’s second goal from the penalty spot, before setting up Aleix Vidal for the third goal.
All-time TOP scorer in #ElClasico history (25)...
FC Barcelona News: 27 December 2017; Yerry Mina Talks Continue, Alaves Kickoff Time Announced
Confirmed kick-off time for FC Barcelona v Alavés | FC Barcelona
The match against the Basque team will be the last game of domestic competition in a demanding January, and will follow three League fixtures, the Copa del Rey Round of 16 and, if Barça have qualified for that stage of the tournament, the quarter-finals of the Cup.
Thomas the talisman: Barça unbeaten with Vermaelen...
Paulinho offers Coutinho advice amid Barcelona rumors
The January transfer window is just days away and Paulinho has been the latest Barcelona player to talk up a move for Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.
Speculation linking Barca with the Brazilian continues unabated and it looks as though there’ll be even more over the coming weeks.
Coutinho, meanwhile, continues to shine for Liverpool, scoring again on Boxing Day to take to...
الثلاثاء، 26 ديسمبر 2017
Rumors: Barcelona to miss out on Van Dijk plus Vidal, Turan, Griezmann & Mina latest
The January window is just around the corner
Barcelona to miss out on Van Dijk
Today’s rumors start in Southampton where Barcelona have apparently decided they like the look of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
The only problem is, that so do Manchester City and they are ready to spend an eye-popping £60 million on the defender, according to the Telegraph.
Pep Guardiola’s...
Rate the Barcelona players’ season!
Your chance to rate the players performances’ for the season so far.
Do you think Umitit has been Barça’s best defender? How do you rate Paulinho? Has anyone been better than Messi? Well now is your chance to vote.
Simply fill out the form below and the results will be revealed before Barcelona’s first game of the new year on the 4th of January. The poll closes on New Year’s...
Stats show Lionel Messi spent most of El Clasico walking
It’s fair to say Lionel Messi enjoyed El Clasico on Saturday, distracting Mateo Kovacic for the first, scoring the second and setting up the third while only wearing one boot.
Some pretty revealing stats have also popped up after the game and it’s been shown that Messi spent most of the game at the Bernabeu playing at walking pace.
According to El Periodico, his performance...
الاثنين، 25 ديسمبر 2017
FC Barcelona News: 25 December 2017
Merry Christmas from FC Barcelona! | FC Barcelona
It’s Christmas! As every year, the first team players have produced a special festive video to wish fans around the world all the very best at such a special time of year. And this year, they’ve brought a truly international flavour to the message by doing it in their different languages.
A Christmas surprise from Sergi Roberto...
الأحد، 24 ديسمبر 2017
El Clásico Tactics: Ernesto Valverde Outsmarts Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid
Mateo Kovačić man-marking against Lionel Messi didn’t work
Ernesto Valverde got the better of Zinedine Zidane in revenge for Real Madrid’s Supercup triumph, as Barcelona eased past los blancos with a 3-0 victory. It’s hard to write this down as a one-off when Barcelona are 14 points ahead after half the season gone. Clearly, Barça have progressed a lot as Valverde’s ideas...
Lessons from the first half of the season for Barcelona
The winter break is here and the opening of the 17/18 season has been an educational one.
Messi has gone up another level
It is hard to think that Lionel Messi had any higher he could reach. Having been Barça’s go-to-man for over a decade, many had thought we had seen his peak but 2017/18 has been one of his best seasons.
He has taken more of the responsibility, sometimes...
FC Barcelona News: 24 December 2017; Barcelona Crush Real Madrid, Players Begin Winter Break
Real Madrid 0 Barça 3: Messi Christmas! | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona took all three points at the Santiago Bernabéu in a match which saw them win their third consecutive league El Clásico in Madrid, a feat never before achieved. Another clean sheet was the foundation on which the blaugrana built their stunning victory.
25 Clásico goals for Leo Messi | FC Barcelona
Leo Messi...
Luis Suarez celebrates landmark goal against Real Madrid in El Clasico
After a pretty tough start to the season, it’s fair to say Luis Suarez has been enjoying himself in recent weeks.
The striker opened the scoring against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and now has seven goals in his last eight matches.
His goal against Madrid was pretty special, not just because it sent Barca on their way to a memorable win but also because it was his 400th senior...
السبت، 23 ديسمبر 2017
El Clasico: Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings
Marc-André ter Stegen
MAtS was critical in the first half of the game when Real Madrid seemed dominant. The German keeper kept things sharp in the second half, keeping a clean sheet.
Navjot’s rating: 8
Sergi Roberto
Roberto continues to prove his ability. His assist to Luis Suárez for the first goal was unselfish and incredibly intelligent. His play for the rest of the game...
Lionel Messi sends message to fans after Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico
Lionel Messi has ensured it will be a Merry Christmas for Barcelona after helping his side beat Real Madrid 3-0 at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
The Argentine scored the second from the spot before setting up Aleix Vidal for Barca’s third, while only wearing one boot.
And after the match Messi took to Facebook to share his pride at the victory that means Barca are 14 points clear...
Valverde: Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid is ‘a lesson for everyone’
Ernesto Valverde said Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid in El Clasico was “a lesson for everyone” after his team gained revenge for a 5-1 Super Cup defeat in August.
Madrid were huge favourites to retain their title after that victory and Gerard Pique even admitted after the game he felt inferior to los Blancos for the first time.
However, fast forward just a few short months...
Barcelona players celebrate Clasico win over Real Madrid
It’ll be a very Merry Christmas in Catalunya
Barcelona players took to Twitter to celebrate Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Real Madrid that leaves the club 14 points clear of their rivals.
Goals from Luis Suarez, a Lionel Messi penalty and a third from substitute Aleix Vidal did the damage as Barcelona head into the winter break still unbeaten.
It was a superb victory for Barcelona...
The stats which prove Messi is the Clasico king
Another game & another record for the GOAT
Lionel Messi was it again at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, scoring Barcelona’s second as Barca moved 14 points clear of Real Madrid after a 3-0 win.
Luis Suarez opened the scoring but Messi made the game safe from the penalty spot after Dani Carvajal’s handball which also saw the defender sent off.
Unsurprisingly it was...
WATCH: Lionel Messi catches Cristiano Ronaldo in the face in El Clasico
It was not the best afternoon for the Madrid star
All eyes were on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo again in El Clasico and once more it was the Barcelona star who came out on top, scoring in a 3-0 win.
Messi also managed to catch Ronaldo full in the face with a free kick at the end of the first half.
Messi targeted Ronaldo head http://pic.twitter.com/oYEQ0yR7Qo
— barca_nations...
