Can Liverpool Star Philippe Coutinho Fit in at Ernesto Valverde’s Barcelona?

If a signing is to take place, Coutinho’s role is not obvious. Philippe Coutinho is considered one of the biggest names on Barcelona’s summer wish list, but there is one big problem with the hypothetical signing: where would he play? The Liverpool star tends to play as either a forward or attacking midfielder, and primarily on the left side. Assuming new boss Ernesto Valverde...

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Valverde: I want to make Barcelona greater than it already is

The new man has spoken out after his first photo session Ernesto Valverde has spoken out for the first time since it was announced he will be replace Luis Enrique as Barcelona coach. The 53-year-old has arrived in Barcelona and had a photo session at the club ahead of his official presentation tomorrow when he is due to speak at a press conference. However, ahead of that...

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Barcelona Target Jean Michael Seri of Nice Could Be Heading to Paris Saint-Germain

According to new reports. Barcelona are pushing for one of the French league’s biggest stars, but one of its biggest teams could land him first. We are talking about Jean Michael Seri, the midfielder who impressed playing for Nice last season. Paris Saint-Germain are known to be interested in him as well, which could result in a bidding war. According to a report in Mundo...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 May 2017; Ernesto Valverde arrives in Barcelona, Andrés Iniesta discusses future

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Vroom, vroom, vroom! Valverde touches down in Barcelona! - FC Barcelona Ernesto Valverde has landed. At 2.30pm on Wednesday, after a flight that lasted a little over an hour, the man tabbed by FC Barcelona to become the team’s new manager arrived from Bilbao. Ernesto Valverde ready to be the resurrection at Barcelona...

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Five things Ernesto Valverde needs to do at Barcelona

There is work to be done ahead of next season Ernesto Valverde takes charge of Barcelona after a season which has seen the club finish second best in La Liga and comfortably beaten by Juventus in Europe. The 53-year-old has plenty of work to do and we’ve had a look at where he might start... Fix the defence Barcelona looked far from comfortable defensively last season and...

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Barcelona 2016/17 Review: Goal of the Season

Was it Lionel Messi or someone else who scored the goal of the season? Looking back on the 2016-17 season, we’ll remember some iconic moments and some iconic goals. Which was your favorite? For me, there are three options that stick out the most. Top 3 Lionel Messi vs. Real Madrid (Away, La Liga) Lionel Messi finished off a brilliant team goal in El Clasico after an end-to-end...

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How Would You Reshape the Barcelona Squad?

Let’s hear your thoughts! Barcelona has a big summer ahead with Ernesto Valverde coming in as the new coach and Robert Fernandez in the last year of his contract as sporting director. There is a need to shift dead wood while revitalizing the squad, all without spending too extravagantly. Can you do it? Let’s take a look. I’ll give my impression but tell me where you disagree! Goalkeepers Marc-Andre...

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Barcelona rumors: Valverde wants Herrera, Laporte & Bellerin & Seri talks planned

The new boss already knows what he wants this summer Ernesto Valverde hasn’t even been presented as Barcelona boss yet but already the rumour mill has gone into overdrive with who’s leaving and more importantly who could come in… Valverde wants Herrera, Laporte & Bellerin Valverde has already informed the Barca board he wants Ander Herrera, Aymeric Laporte and Hector...

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Iniesta: Valverde is a good choice for Barcelona

The midfielder is backing the new man Andres Iniesta has given his full backing to Ernesto Valverde after he replaced Luis Enrique as Barcelona boss on Tuesday. Valverde is due to be officially presented on Thursday and his appointment has been met with a somewhat mixed reaction from Barca supporters. Iniesta, however, is confident the club have made the right choice and...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 May 2017; Ernesto Valverde Named Barcelona Coach, Marc-Andre ter Stegen Extends Contract

Ernesto Valverde is the new FC Barcelona coach | FC Barcelona Ernesto Valverde is the new FC Barcelona coach. The 53 year old former Barça player was previously Athletic Club Bilbao coach and he will take over for the 2017/18 season. Valverde will be presented on Thursday as FC Barcelona coach along with his assistant Jon Aspiazu and former blaugrana José Antonio Pozanco...

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Who is FC Barcelona’s Newest Coach, Ernesto Valverde?

Time to meet the new boss. Ernesto Valverde left Athletic Club Bilbao after a four year spell to become FC Barcelona’s newest coach, taking the reigns from Luis Enrique. Who is he? Let’s dive in. He was born in Viandar de la Vera, in the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura in 1964. As an infant, he moved to the Basque country. Eventually, he made his way to the Deportivo...

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona confirm Ernesto Valverde as new coach

The coach will be presented on Thursday The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived as Josep Maria Bartomeu has officially confirmed that Ernesto Valverde will replace Luis Enrique as Barcelona coach. Speaking at a press conference this evening following a board meeting Bartomeu says Valverde is excited about taking over and will be introduced on Thursday. Ernesto...

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FC Barcelona 2016/17 in Review: Game of the Season

Reviewing the best games of Barcelona’s 2016/17 season. The 2016/17 season is in the books for FC Barcelona, and while it may not have been the most successful year in the Catalans’ history, Luis Enrique’s men again played some dazzling football at numerous points of the season. In this first installment of the Season in Review, we will look at three of the best games Barcelona...

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Barcelona players send great goodbye messages to Luis Enrique

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Controversial Luis Enrique Leaves Barcelona with a Raft of Trophies

After three seasons. The Luis Enrique era is over after the latest Copa del Rey triumph. Ernesto Valverde of Athletic Club Bilbao will by every account be named his successor. But before we get swept up in the plans for the future, let’s talk about the era we just completed. It’s sometimes overlooked that Luis Enrique was an important player before he was a manager. He spent...

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Ter Stegen signs new long-term Barcelona deal

The goalkeeper has committed his future to the club Barcelona have confirmed they have agreed a new deal with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and he will officially sign his new contract on Tuesday. The new deal will keep the Germany international at Camp Nou until June 2022 and contains a massive new buy-out clause which stands at €180 million. Ter Stegen has become the...

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona unveil new 2017/18 home kit

It’s finally here... After months of leaks, Barcelona have officially unveiled their new home kit for 2017/18, the shirt sponsored by Japanese firm Rakuten for the very first time. As we have already seen the shirt features stripes gradually decreasing in thickness with blue shorts with a red stripe and blue socks with a red strip down the calf. Our new kit for the next...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 May 2017; New Kit Unveiled, Barcelona B Miss Promotion Opportunity

The new FC Barcelona kit for the 2017/18 season | FC Barcelona The new FC Barcelona kit is finally here. For the first time the shirt will bear the name of Japanese company Rakuten, the Club’s new global sponsor from 1 July. The kit will be available from 1 June at Nike.com/FCB and in the Club’s official shops and distributors. Luis Enrique, nine titles in three seasons with...

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona unveil new 2017/18 home kit

It’s finally here... After months of leaks, Barcelona have officially unveiled their new home kit for 2017/18, the shirt sponsored by Japanese firm Rakuten for the very first time. As we have already seen the shirt features stripes gradually decreasing in thickness with blue shorts with a red stripe and blue socks with a red strip down the calf. Our new kit for the next...

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Juan Carlos Unzué leaves Barcelona for Celta

The club have confirmed another departure Barcelona have confirmed that assistant coach Juan Carlos Unzué has left the club after agreeing a two-year deal to manage Celta Vigo. The 50-year-old replaces Eduardo Berizzo at Balaidos after he stepped down from his post at the end of the season. Unzue will take coach Robert Moreno, fitness coach Rafa Pol and psychologist Joaquin...

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Off-the-radar: A sorcerer, a van Gaal reject and two slayed Goliaths - the amazing story of Diego Cascón

Sarthak Kumar narrates the story of van Gaal reject Diego Cascón - a story that involves warding off the evil eye and slaying Real Madrid and Villarreal. In light of Barcelona B's promotion playoff game against Cultural Leonesa, this is the story of one of its youth graduates. The rugged pitch of the Estadio Santo Domingo was greeted by the applause and cheers of 3,000 spectators....

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Barcelona 3-1 Alavés, Copa del Rey Final 2017: Community Player Ratings

We rated the players on Lucho’s last Barca game in charge Jasper Cillessen Got away with one in the first half when Gomez’s shot beat him at his near post and rolled across the line but had no chance at all with the goal. Otherwise coped with everything else that was thrown at him. Rating: 6 Community Rating: 6 Javier Mascherano Was stretchered off after just nine minutes...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 May 2017; Barcelona End Season with Copa del Rey Trophy

MATCH REPORT: FC Barcelona 3-1 Alavés: Copa Kings! | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona claimed the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Alavés at the Vicente Calderón, becoming the first side since the 1950s to win the trophy three years in a row. In a hotly-contested affair, the class of Leo Messi stood out as he scored a fine opener as well as setting up the third goal for Paco Alcácer...

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How the papers reacted to Barcelona's Copa del Rey win over Alaves

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Barcelona vs. Alavés, Copa del Rey Final 2017: Match Review, Community Player Ratings

Luis Enrique signs off with a win and yet another trophy Barcelona signed off their season in fine style with a 3-1 win over Alaves in the final of the Copa del Rey in Luis Enrique’s final game as Barca coach. Lionel Messi sent Barca on their way before Neymar and Paco Alcacer made the game safe in the last ever competitive game at the Vicente Calderon. Barcelona lined up...

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The best stats as Barcelona beat Alaves to win Copa del Rey

Yet another trophy for Barca at the Calderon Barcelona gave Luis Enrique the perfect send off as they beat Alaves 3-1 at the Vicente Calderon to finish the season on a high and lift the Copa del Rey. Here are the best stats from Saturday’s game…. Barcelona have now won all six of their one-legged finals with Luis Enrique as manager. Lucho is the first manager to win three...

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Barcelona vs. Alavés, Copa del Rey Final 2017: Match Review & Rate

Luis Enrique signs off with a win and yet another trophy Barcelona signed off their season in fine style with a 3-1 win over Alaves in the final of the Copa del Rey in Luis Enrique’s final game as Barca coach. Lionel Messi sent Barca on their way before Neymar and Paco Alcacer made the game safe in the last ever competitive game at the Vicente Calderon. Barcelona lined up...

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Barcelona vs. Alavés, Copa del Rey Final 2017: Final Score 3-1, Barça end season with trophy

CAMPEONES, CAMPEONES, OLÉ OLÉ OLÉ!!! Barcelona finished the season on a high with the Copa del Rey title thanks to a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés in the last ever match at the Vicente Calderón stadium. A very physical match was decided by Lionel Messi, who once again carried the Blaugrana to another title, the second this season. FIRST HALF The game was very physical...

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This Lionel Messi assist is just not fair at all

Human beings aren’t supposed to do this. ⚽️ #CopaDelReyFinal | Y bueno, Lionel Messi demuestra porque es distinto. Miren la jugada y bueno, Alcacer lo mando a guardar ante el Alavés http://pic.twitter.com/omLO7299lJ — Christian Escobar (@ChrisEscobar90) May 27, 2017 Barcelona are taking a 3-1 lead into the halftime break after Lionel Messi set up Paco Alcacer for this...

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Neymar finishes off nice Barcelona team goal to take Copa del Rey final lead

Woot! ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DE NEYMAR! [vía @FCB_Media14] http://pic.twitter.com/WiDszJVlBA — Esteban Márquez G. (@EstebanMqzG) May 27, 2017 After trading goals midway through the first half with Alaves, Barcelona have retaken the lead through Neymar. The Brazilian tapped in a simple finish at the far post after some nice build-up play by Lionel Messi and Andre Gomes. It...

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Lionel Messi’s routine cup final golazo would be most player’s best career goal

He’s good. La media luna debería ser patrimonio de Catalunya. Ya es de Messi. http://pic.twitter.com/dGBrwOseYZ — ғᴇʟɪᴘᴇ мᴏʀᴀʟᴇѕ (@ELFrancoDeLFuT) May 27, 2017 Lionel Messi does Lionel Messi things on the big stage. The legend has given Barcelona a 1-0 first half lead over Alaves in the Copa del Rey final with a sensational curling goal from outside of the box. While...

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Barcelona vs. Alavés, Copa del Rey Final 2017: CONFIRMED Lineups, How to Watch Online

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Barcelona vs. Alavés live stream: Start time, TV channel, and how to watch Copa del Rey Final online

Barça look to finish the season with a trophy, and you must watch it The season is over today for Barcelona, and Luis Enrique's managerial career comes to an end as well. And what better way to say goodbye to the season and the coach than with a trophy? Barça will face Deportivo Alavés in the Copa del Rey Final on Saturday. Sure, this isn't the most prestigious competition...

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