Liverpool rejected €100 million offer from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho - Report

This is the second time Liverpool have said no to a Barça bid for the Brazilian According to a report from RMC, Liverpool have rejected a €100 million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Philippe Coutinho. The Reds had already said no to an €80 million bid from Barça two weeks ago, and it seems the English club will not agree to sell their top player unless the Blaugrana...

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The Story of Luis Figo: Barcelona Hero Turned Public Enemy #1 After Joining Real Madrid

Even Neymar’s transfer to PSG would pale in comparison Neymar has made Barcelona fans angry. He’s even made his teammates angry, according to Diario SPORT. His imminent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain has been carried out in such a way that people are sick of him. But all of that doesn’t compare to Luis Figo’s transfer in July 2000. He was Barcelona’s best player, and arguably,...

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Barcelona’s Possible Neymar Replacements: Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Paulo Dybala

Very different players... which brings up the question: what exactly is the plan? If Neymar leaves for Paris Saint-Germain as it is widely expected, Barcelona will have to fill a huge void. But they will have mountains of cash to do so. Barça do not have to find a like-for-like replacement for him, though. The team can spend the bulk of that money on a player who strengthens...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 July 2017; Neymar Set for PSG Medical, Barcelona B Advance in Copa Catalunya

Neymar heads to Qatar to seal PSG move | 101 Great Goals After almost two weeks of speculation that the Brazilian superstar is set to swap the Camp Nou for the Parc de Princes, reports out of the Middle East suggest that the deal is approaching it’s conclusion. Qatar’s Al-Watan newspaper have reported on Monday morning that Neymar expected in Doha in coming hours to meet...

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Barcelona, PSG agree deal for Neymar - Source

We can confirm that Neymar will join the Paris club this week Barcelona have agreed to sell Neymar Jr. to Paris Saint-Germain, sources with knowledge of the situation told Barça Blaugranes. The French club will pay the full €222 million release clause to complete the deal, and the official announcements from both clubs are expected for this week. Neymar is currently in China...

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Philippe Coutinho “one step away” from Barcelona transfer - Report

If Neymar is indeed going to Paris, Barça already have his replacement It looks as though Neymar is leaving Barcelona, and it also looks as though Barcelona have his replacement. According to a report from Diario SPORT, the Blaugrana are closing in on a deal for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho. The report claims Coutinho is “one step away” from the transfer, and the last...

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La Liga president threatens action against PSG over Neymar transfer

Legal action could make Neymar’s rumored move to Paris a bit less attractive for PSG. La Liga president Javier Tebas has made it clear that he will take legal action against PSG should they sign Barcelona’s Neymar. Tebas believes that if PSG are able sign Neymar, €222 million release clause and all, that they would be in violation of UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules. If...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 July 2017; Barça finish United States tour unbeaten, Ernesto Valverde talks Neymar

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors FC Barcelona win their first International Champions Cup with Neymar Jr as top scorer - FC Barcelona Take a look at the most important statistics of Valverde's team's American tour which has helped the blaugranas prepare for the upcoming season MATCH REPORT: Classic American dream in Miami! - FC Barcelona Leo Messi,...

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Andre Gomes sale being considered?

Marca suggests that the Portuguese could be pushed out the door... Andre Gomes has been walking a very fine line since he first arrived for big money from Valencia. The Portuguese midfielder had a horrid time last season with his poor performances turning the fans against him. Former coach Luis Enrique was a staunch supporter of the midfielder and made it a point to shield...

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Three things we learned from Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Miami Clásico

Barça were dominant in the opening minutes to end up capturing a preseason El Clásico victory. 1 - Barça took preseason seriously, and it showed in their opening attacks From the start of the game, Barcelona looked fast and poised offensively. They came at Real Madrid attacking with and without possession in the opening 30 minutes. Despite giving up a goal to Madrid...

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Watch Gerard Piqué’s El Clásico winner from a different angle

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, 2017 International Champions Cup: Final Score 3-2, Barça win Miami Clásico

A big win against Madrid to finish the United States tour! Barcelona finished their United States tour with their third consecutive victory thanks to a 3-2 win over Real Madrid in El Clásico at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. A very entertaining match saw Gerard Piqué score the winner in what was probably Neymar’s last game as a Blaugrana. Once again we saw some positives...

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Messi, Rakitic give El Clásico friendly patrons their money’s worth

Go on, Leo! Barcelona have begun this glorified friendly/epic cash grab/El Clásico in style. After a first minute injury scare to Neymar, the Blaugrana shook that off to take an early lead in just the fourth minute through Lionel Messi. #Neymar steps back on the field and #Messi scores this goal #ElClassico http://pic.twitter.com/jE0Tg8IuNl — Brazilian Soccer Pod (@BrazilSoccerPod)...

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Miami Clásico: CONFIRMED Lineups, Live Game Thread

Lineups, television and streaming options, and full coverage of Barça’s third preseason match against Real Madrid. Join the conversation! MATCH INFO, HOW TO WATCH ON TV/ONLINE Date/Time: Saturday, July 29, 2017, 8:05pm ET, 5:05pm PT (USA), 2:05am CET (Europe), 1:05am BST (UK), 5:35am IST (India, Sunday) Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA TV: ESPN (USA), Premier...

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live stream: Game time, TV listings, and how to watch Miami Clásico online

The biggest match in football takes place tonight! The International Champions Cup comes to an end on Saturday for Barcelona and Real Madrid, who face each other in the most anticipated match of this preseason. El Clásico is always a big deal no matter when it happens, and even though this is not a competitive match, it’s the biggest rivalry in football, and everyone will...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 July 2017; Training Sessions Continue Ahead of El Clasico, Neymar Rumors Continue

Luis Suárez and Andrés Iniesta look forward to 'unusual but very special' Clásico | FC Barcelona Andrés Iniesta and Luis Suárez were the duo of Barça stars on media conference duty today in Miami, where there two topics stood out head and shoulders above the rest. The first was the situation regarding their colleague Neymar Jr and the second was Saturday’s preseason friendly...

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Neymar has informed Barcelona teammates he will join PSG - Report

Yeah, it looks like this is really happening It looks as though Neymar will become a Paris Saint-Germain player next week, and his teammates know it. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian superstar has informed his closest friends in the Barcelona squad that he has decided to leave the club this summer and will join PSG as soon as the French club agrees...

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Barcelona president: PSG will have to pay Neymar’s release clause “until the last cent”

The Barça president has made it clear how much he wants to let Neymar go The Neymar Saga won’t be over until an official announcement comes, but we can look at certain statements from important people and draw some conclusions. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke recently about Neymar, and we can draw a conclusion: it seems like the Brazilian could leave. Bartomeu...

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Rumor Round-up: Di María targeted as Neymar replacement, Monaco name Mbappé price, Rafinha to stay at Barça

The latest Barcelona rumors are here! Di María targeted as Neymar replacement According to RMC, Barcelona have added Paris Saint-Germain winger Ángel Di María to the list of potential candidates to replace Neymar in case the Brazilian joins the Ligue 1 side this summer. Di María has been linked with Barça for a long time, and the former Real Madrid star plays on the left...

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A Fan’s Perspective: The fly in the room

An opinion on Neymar’s situation and its impact on Barça’s transfer window Everyone’s begging for some answers in this transfer window and there’s very little satisfaction in the rumours that are circulated around like clockwork during the silly season. Will Barça finally sign a right-back? Is Verratti going to wear the Blaugrana? Will Neymar stay? Will Neymar leave? Somewhere...

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Barcelona Chopping Block: Which players are in danger of leaving this summer?

Naturally, every summer supporters of their favorite clubs will turn their attention to who will be purchased in order to strengthen the previous years squad. No where is this more prevalent than at Barcelona, especially considering it was a year that saw Real Madrid claim the league title for the first time since 2012, all the while repeating as Champions of Europe. To date,...

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Chelsea willing to pay release clause to sign Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto - Report

Antonio Conte sees the versatile Barça midfielder as the answer to his problems at wing-back According to respected Catalan journalist Gerard Romero, Premier League champions Chelsea are prepared to pay the €40 million release clause to sign Barcelona star Sergi Roberto, and have already informed the player of their intentions. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is looking at...

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Neymar’s fight with Barcelona teammate should not be a big deal. It’s just horrible timing

Things like this happen all the time. But they shouldn’t happen NOW If you don’t know it already, Barcelona superstar Neymar fought his new teammate Nélson Semedo and walked off the pitch during a training session in Miami on Thursday afternoon. There’s even video footage to prove it: Nelson Semedo fighting with Neymar in training. Neymar then walks out of the training.. http://pic.twitter.com/4UDF90nqwe —...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 July 2017; Preseason Moves to Miami, La Liga Opener Kickoff Announced

FC Barcelona arrive in Miami for final leg of US Tour | FC Barcelona Once again, they were greeted by hordes of adoring fans, with Leo Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar Jr as ever generating the biggest buzz of excitement as they emerged in the arrivals hall and starting making their way the EAST, Miami Hotel that will be their home for the last three nights of their time in...

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Rumor round-up: Liverpool name Coutinho price and replacement, Barça to offer Rakitic in deal, Munir offer rejected

A fresh batch of Barça rumors hot from the oven! Liverpool name Coutinho price According to Diario SPORT, Liverpool have named the price for Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian has no release clause on his contract, and Liverpool will only sell for 150 million euros, so it’ll be a very difficult deal to pull off for Barça if they’re indeed interested in the...

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Paulo Dybala: Barcelona Offer “Would Depend on Juventus and Me”

The Argentine is rumored as a Neymar replacement Paulo Dybala was asked in an interview about being Neymar’s replacement at Barcelona if the Brazilian moves to Paris Saint-Germain. "I'm happy here,” the Argentine said, “but if an offer comes, it will depend first on Juventus and then on me" Dybala is coming off a successful year at Juve in which the team won the Serie A championship...

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Barcelona To Battle Real Madrid, Manchester City for Kylian Mbappe - French Source

Le Parisien says Barcelona are throwing their hat in the ring Teenage phenom Kylian Mbappe is being courted by all the top clubs in Europe, and that includes FC Barcelona. Reports had filtered through that Real Madrid had completed his signing, but his club, AS Monaco, denied that. That’s opened the floodgates for rumors that seemingly every big club could be in for him. Manchester...

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Bartomeu hits back at Xavi for La Masia criticism

The president had some strong words to say to the former legend... In a recent interview with The Tactical Room, former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez criticised the approach of the club towards their youth teams in recent times: In general Barcelona have been sleeping. They have to boost the cantera and their model of play. Young players have to learn this form of play...

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WATCH: Carles Aleñà vs. Manchester United (All touches)

An impressive display from Barça’s promising midfielder Carles Aleñá (@Carlesale10 #16). FC Barcelona vs Manchester United. International Champions Cup (27.07.2017). #FCBMasia http://pic.twitter.com/L6Ov4Aq4ID — ■ neυropнaтe (@neurophate) July 27, 2017 One of the many positive things from Barcelona’s two preseason games under Ernesto Valverde is the return of the positional...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 July 2017; Neymar Scores Again as Barcelona Win Friendly

Another victory for Valverde and Semedo's first start | FC Barcelona In their second match of the International Champions Cup, FC Barcelona's 1-0 win against Manchester United gave Ernesto Valverde another victory, thereby meaning he becomes the first Barça coach since Pep Guardiola in 2008/09 to win his opening two games. FC Barcelona beat Manchester United by the minimum...

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PSG taking new approach to sign Neymar from Barcelona - Report

According to L’Équipe, the club from Paris want to negotiate a price, and that opens a door for... Verratti? The Neymar rumors are unstoppable, and there’s a new report from France adding fuel to the fire. According to L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain are planning to approach Barcelona to try and negotiate a deal between the two clubs for the transfer of the Brazilian superstar. Because...

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Barcelona vs. Manchester United, 2017 International Champions Cup: Final Score 1-0, Barça win preseason game

Neymar wins it again, and Barça play well again Barcelona remain unbeaten in two International Champions Cup matches after a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday night. Neymar scored the winner in a very good first half by the Catalan giants, and once again we saw some very good things from Ernesto Valverde’s team. FIRST HALF The initial period was very entertaining,...

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Barcelona vs. Manchester United, 2017 International Champions Cup: CONFIRMED Lineups, Live Game Thread

Lineups, television and streaming options, and full coverage of Barça’s second preseason match against Man United. Join the conversation! MATCH INFO, HOW TO WATCH ON TV/ONLINE Date/Time: Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT (USA), 11:30pm BST (UK), 12:30am CET (Europe, Sunday), 4am IST (India, Sunday) Venue: FedEx Field, Landover, MD, United States TV: ESPN2 (USA),...

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Barcelona vs. Manchester United live stream: Start time, TV listings and how to watch International Champions Cup online

Barça continue preseason against the Europa League champions. Don’t miss it! After a very encouraging performance in their preseason debut against Juventus, Barcelona play their second International Champions Cup match in the United States, this time against Manchester United at FedEx Field, home of the NFL’s Washington Redskins. Ernesto Valverde will be looking to stay unbeaten...

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Barcelona “Optimistic” About Signing Paulinho and Philippe Coutinho - Brazilian Source

Their teams are holding firm, though. Is Barcelona trying to appease Neymar by signing two Brazilians, or is Barcelona going to use money from his sale to buy them? That’s the question right now as Barcelona are reported to be “optimistic” about signing Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande and Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, or so says GLOBO. The club's Brazilian representative,...

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Barça seek potential Neymar Replacement.

The board are preparing for the worst. With Neymar’s transfer to PSG looking more and more likely as the days pass, Barcelona have started to make plans for life without Neymar. Liverpool’s Phillipe Coutinho remains the most likely candidate with Sky Sports reporting the Catalan club are confident of the transfer. The Brazilian recently signed a new contract with the Merseyside...

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Rumor round-up: PSG give Neymar deadline, Arda to Galatasaray, Barca make contact with Dybala and more

Are we finally nearing the end of the Neymar saga? PSG give Neymar deadline Paris Saint-Germain are keen to see the end of the Neymar saga as soon as possible (aren’t we all) and have given the Brazilian a deadline, as they don’t want it to drag on any longer. L’Equipe claim Neymar has until the end of next week to seal the deal, otherwise it risks becoming too complicated...

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Is Coutinho the key to Neymar’s future at Barcelona?

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Pique tells Neymar not to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain

The defender admits his team-mate’s future is uncertain Gerard Pique has admitted his now infamous tweet with a photo of Neymar and the caption “he stays” was not official confirmation the Brazilian will remain at Camp Nou. After days of huge speculation claiming Neymar was on the verge of a move to PSG, Pique’s tweet was met with huge relief from the majority of Barcelona...

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How to Watch: Paris Saint-Germain Press Conference

It might be nothing, but here goes... Unai Emery and Edinson Cavani will speak at a press conference in Miami. Paris Saint-Germain has been intensely rumored to be trying to sign Neymar. We hope to get more information today. But who knows...? You can watch it live here: PSG press conference live streaming here: https://t.co/e7rc6k6Lbb — Luis Mazariegos (@luism8989) July...

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Barcelona Agree Personal Terms With Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho - Catalan Source

According to respected journalist Gerard Romero Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, according to Gerard Romero, a respected Catalan journalist. While no agreement has been reached with Liverpool over a transfer fee, Romero says they are willing to negotiate. “Liverpool is not PSG”, Romero tweeted, in reference to Paris Saint-Germain’s...

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Barcelona, PSG To Deliver Dueling Press Conferences and Maybe the Neymar Saga Will Finally End

Or, you know... not. I’ve previously discussed the Neymar saga in terms of Lord of the Rings, but I think there’s another movie that is becoming more and more appropriate: Groundhog Day. In this Bill Murray-led comedy, a man magically wakes up every morning to repeat the exact same day. That’s how it feels with the Neymar saga. He’s definitely going. He’s definitely staying....

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Barcelona open Coutinho talks but are told he will cost €100m - report

The Reds will sell, but only at a huge price Barcelona’s pursuit of Philippe Coutinho looks to have been reignited with reports in Spain claiming club officials have travelled to the UK for talks over a possible move. According to Sport, the Reds are well aware of Barcelona’s interest and although they insist he is not for sale, they will reportedly let him go for €100m. Apparently...

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FC Barcelona News: 25 July 2017; Barcelona Break Camp for Washington, Chelsea Eying Sergi Roberto

Barça's second Whippany workout of the day is the team's last in the NY area | FC Barcelona After four days of energy-sapping sunshine, suffocating heat, and unbearable humidity in the New York metropolitan area, FC Barcelona was greeted at Monday morning's training session with noticeably cooler temperatures as the sky broke open and unleashed a torrent of precipitation...

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