De Ligt says he’s similar to Pique

The defender’s comments will fuel speculation Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has been talking about how similar he is to Gerard Pique and also about how Ajax play football just like Barcelona. The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Camp Nou at the end of the season, and his latest comments will do little to stop speculation flying about. “I am similar...

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Pep expects Busquets to move into coaching

The former Barcelona boss talked about the midfielder Pep Guardiola has been talking about Sergio Busquets and says he expects the Barcelona midfielder to move into coaching after he hangs up his boots. The Manchester City boss also praised Busquets after he made his 500th appearance for Barcelona in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid. “What he has done in his career...

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Lionel Messi is having an absurd season so far. We need to talk about it.

It’s way too easy to get used to this Who’s the most underrated player in the world? Is it Lionel Messi? It seems a little ridiculous to suggest it, but it might be true. Messi has had an amazing season so far, and particularly, is going through an amazing run of form. But it’s not really headline news because, well, it’s not new. We’re very much used to this level. But maybe...

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Amor discusses the potential return of Neymar

The Brazilian’s been linked with a move back FC Barcelona’s director of institutional relations, Guillermo Amor, spoke out this week about the possibility, if we can call it that, of Neymar returning to the club. Neymar of course left for a world-record fee in 2017 after feeling like he would never truly be the number one star at the club while Lionel Messi was still there. When...

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Messi named UCL Player of the Week

He’s won the award every time he’s played this season Lionel Messi has been named the Champions League Player of the Week for his performance in Wednesday’s win over PSV Eindhoven. The Barcelona captain scored a brilliant first goal and then set up Gerard Pique for the visitors’ second, in a performance that outshone everyone else, according to UEFA. Most UEFA Champions...

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Barcelona provide update on Umtiti injury

He’s avoiding surgery...for now at least Barcelona offered an update on Samuel Umtiti’s current fitness situation after the defender missed the Champions League win over PSV with knee trouble. The France international is only just back from nearly two months out due to the injury but will now head to Qatar for more treatment. “The first team player Samuel Umtiti will follow...

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Semedo set to cost Barca another €5m

His next appearance will trigger a clause If Nelson Semedo takes the pitch on Sunday for Barcelona it’ll be his 50th appearance for the club since joining them. Him doing so will add €5 million to Barcelona’s paycheck to Benfica. That’s due to a clause in the transfer. “There are additional payments planned based on the player’s performance. A fee of €5,094,965 is due when...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2018

Umtiti forced to weigh-up surgery option as knee problems persist | Marca Samuel Umtiti may have to consider knee surgery after failing to overcome his injury issues. The defender has had physiotherapy, injections and even lost weight to try and manage the problem. However, his recent recurrence means he may have to go under the knife. Vermaelen could make Barça comeback...

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Gossip: Barcelona interested in Andreas Christensen

He could be needed if Samuel Umtiti undergoes surgery Samuel Umtiti’s current injury problems are prompting renewed speculation Barcelona could opt to bring in a defender in the January transfer window. According to Sport, Barcelona have taken a shine to Chelsea’s 22-year-old defender Andreas Christensen, who has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge. Barcelona are apparently...

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Pique and Barca kick-off esports revolution

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Lenglet discusses argument with Rakitic

The two clashed in the Champions League Barcelona’s Clement Lenglet spoke up about his argument with Ivan Rakitic at the end of Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Ajax. The two of them could be seen having words in a somewhat intense fashion. Given that things were intense between the two it was expected for one of them to be asked about it and for one to speak up, turns out it was...

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Valverde praises Messi and Dembele pairing

The Barcelona boss was impressed Ernesto Valverde had words of praise for Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele after the two players were massive in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Ajax in the Champions League on Tuesday. “I’m not entirely sure how Messi scored that goal,” he said. ”But he and Dembele combined really well down the right. Between them you could count on them producing...

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Vidal doesn’t get the credit he deserves at Barca

The Chilean’s work ethic is to be admired In the aftermath of what should’ve been a routine victory at PSV Eindhoven, but that turned into anything but, it’s worth reflecting on Arturo Vidal’s words prior to the match. The Chilean had said that he wanted “to win, put on a great show and go home feeling relaxed because top spot in the group is assured,” adding “it is very...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 November 2018

PSV Eindhoven 1-2 FC Barcelona: Mission accomplished | FC Barcelona As it happens, a point in Eindhoven would have been enough to secure first place in Group B, given that Inter Milan were destined to lose this evening to Tottenham. Group winners for 12th time in a row | FC Barcelona For an amazing twelfth season in a row, Barça have not only qualified for the last sixteen...

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Messi says Pique’s goal wasn’t planned

The defender doubled Barcelona’s lead Lionel Messi spoke about Gerard Pique’s goal against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night and admitted it was not planned. The defender deflected a Messi free-kick to make it 2-0 and joked after the game “we practice it a lot and it came off perfectly.” However, Messi sought to set the record straight after the match and also spoke about...

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Three things we learned from Barca’s win at PSV

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Messi set Champions League record with PSV goal

The Barcelona captain was on target again Lionel Messi conjured up another magical goal against PSV on Wednesday night, as Barcelona secured a 2-1 win to top the group. The goal was the Barcelona captain’s 106th in the Champions League, meaning no-one else has scored as many for a single club in the competition. Most Champions League goals for a single club ⚽ 1⃣0⃣6⃣ Leeeeeoooooo...

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Don’t let the scoreline distract you from an underrated issue

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PSV 1-2 Barcelona: Match Review

Recap of the action from Barcelona’s win over PSV Barcelona edged PSV with goals from Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique to secure a first place finish in Group B, making the last game against Tottenham a mere formality. PSV scored a consolidation goal late with Luuk de Jong spoiling the clean sheet. With the injury bug in full swing in Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde was forced to...

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PSV 1-2 Barça: Big Win

We have won the group!!! Barcelona will move on to the Champions League knockout stages as Group B winners thanks to a 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven. It was a very tough away night in Europe as expected, but Lionel Messi came up big with a goal and an assist to give his team the win in the Netherlands. FIRST HALF PSV needed a win to keep their Europa League hopes alive,...

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Here’s how FC Barcelona can win their Champions League group

Easiest way - win FC Barcelona is already through to the next round of the UEFA Champions League, but they can win their group ahead of schedule with the right results against PSV Eindhoven today. With a win, Barcelona would go on to have 13 points. Inter Milan could match that total with two wins, making them tied on points if Barcelona lose their last match. But Barça own...

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Umtiti misses PSV clash with knee trouble

This does not sound good Barcelona confirmed on Wednesday that Samuel Umtiti will miss their Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven after he “felt discomfort in his left knee” during training yesterday. The France international is only just back from injury and made his first start in almost two months against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. The latest update is a bit worrying...

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FC Barcelona on verge of closing deal to sell Camp Nou naming rights - report

Grífols could become Barça’s official partner before the end of the year FC Barcelona are close to finishing a deal with the Catalan pharmaceutical company Grífols for licensing the naming rights to the Camp Nou, according to a report from RAC1. Mediapro was another potential suitor but as of now, it seems Grífols are in “pole position.” The negotiations are described as...

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PSV vs Barça: LIVE BLOG!

Follow along as Barça play a big European game! THE CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMPIOOOOOOOOOOOOONS... It’s back, baby!!! The Champions League returns to our lives this week, and Barcelona have a tough away trip to PSV Eindhoven. A win or a draw (if Inter Milan don’t win) will be enough for Barça to win their group, so this is an important European night. Let’s follow along with tonight’s...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2018

Match Preview: PSV Eindhoven vs FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona head into Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match at PSV Eindhoven in full control of their own destiny. Already guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages, a win would secure top spot in group B, a feat they are on the cusp of doing for the 12th season in a row and a record 20th time overall. First contact...

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Barça squad named for PSV trip

Ernesto Valverde has called up 21 players for the trip to the Netherlands The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana are in the Netherlands for a big Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven, and Barça can win Group B with a point. Ernesto Valverde has called up 21 players* for the trip, and these are them: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 30. Iñaki Peña,...

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PSV vs Barça: Preview

Barça travel to the Netherlands needing a point (or two) to win their group PSV Eindhoven (4th, 1pt) vs FC Barcelona (1st, 10pts) Competition/Round: 2018-19 Champions League, Group B, Matchday 5 Barcelona Outs and Doubts: Luis Suárez, Arthur, Sergi Roberto, Jasper Cillessen, Rafinha, Sergi Samper, Thomas Vermaelen (out) PSV Outs and Doubts: Ryan Thomas (out) Date/Time: Wednesday,...

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Ousmane Dembélé not going anywhere - report

Sources close to the winger are said to deny any desire to leave Rumors have been swirling that Ousmane Dembélé may ask to leave FC Barcelona, but a new report in Mundo Deportivo denies it. The winger is fresh off yet another big goal in FC Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid. There was gossip that Dembélé had asked his club to agree to auction him off to the highest...

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Arturo Vidal: “Instagram incident” is a closed case

The player says he feels much happier now Arturo Vidal says he’s much happier now than at the start of the season, and considers his “Instagram incident” a closed case, as FC Barcelona prepare to take on PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League. The midfielder posted an angry emoji on his Instagram account after a match previously, and complained publicly about a lack of...

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Valverde talks Dembele, Coutinho and Rakitic ahead of PSV

The Barcelona wants to seal top spot with a win Ernesto Valverde faced the press ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven. Barcelona have already qualified for the knockout stages, but the Barcelona boss made it pretty clear he’ll be going with a strong team in order to win and claim top spot. Here are the best bits: Valverde on winning the group We...

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Éric Abidal speaking directly with De Ligt and De Jong - report

FC Barcelona’s technical secretary is advancing the transferarcelona’ FC Barcelona’s technical secretary, Éric Abidal, has met personally with Matthijs de Ligt and has spoken directly with Frenkie De Jong, to try to convince them to join the Catalans next summer, according to TV3. The Ajax pair have been heavily linked with a switch to a big team this coming summer, with...

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How will Barcelona line up against PSV?

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FC Barcelona News: 27 November 2018

The lowdown on PSV Eindhoven | FC Barcelona Barça are already assured a place in the knockout stages of this year’s Champions League but there is still work to be done to ensure that they top the group. Wednesday brings a trip to Holland, and here’s the lowdown on the side that we beat 4-0 at the Camp Nou in September. Rakitic and Coutinho in squad for PSV Champions League...

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Dembele should be Barca’s future, not Neymar

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Messi says he wants to keep improving and win more titles

Could he get any better? Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has been talking about his goals in football and says he wants to keep improving and win more titles. The Argentine already has a bulging trophy cabinet. He’s won nine La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns but doesn’t appear satisfied with his haul. “My main goal is to keep growing and not to be content with...

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Rafinha vows to return ‘stronger than ever’ after latest injury blow

The Brazilian is in defiant mood ahead of knee surgery Rafinha has posted a message on social media after seeing his season ruined by a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament suffered against Atletico Madrid. The Brazilian will undergo surgery on December 4, according to Barcelona, but the injury is expected to rule him out for the rest of the season. “Who is more ready than...

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Moussa Wagué could be nearing Barcelona debut

The injury to Sergi Roberto could open the doors for Senegalese international Moussa Wagué is an anomaly in the Spanish third division. The Barcelona B player has FIFA World Cup experience, not to mention a World Cup goal, for Senegal. Signed from Belgian club Eupen over the summer, it’s taken a bit for him to settle down into the team, but since then, he’s impressed. The...

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Manchester City and Juventus monitor Jordi Alba situation - Tuttosport

The left-back’s contract ends in 2020 Manchester City and Juventus are on alert over Jordi Alba, whose contract is up in 2020, according to Tuttosport. The Italian publication claims both teams are very interested in him, should his impasse with Barcelona continue. The left-back has publicly expressed surprise at not receiving a contract renewal yet, although again, the deal...

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Sergio Busquets: Ousmane Dembélé is a good kid

One of the squad’s veterans has given his vote of confidence to the young star Ousmane Dembélé is a “good kid” and a “great footballer” according to Sergio Busquets, who has just played his 500th career match for FC Barcelona. The midfielder spoke out about rumors that Dembélé had disciplinary issues in an interview with Diario SPORT. The veteran said the situation was not...

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Barca are the best-paid team in world sport

A report has highlighted their massive wage bill The extent of Barcelona’s huge wage bill has been highlighted by a new survey which reports the Catalan giants average £10.5 million a year in first-team player wages. The Global Sports Salary Survey, published on the Sporting Intelligence website, shows how Barcelona will pay its first-team squad an average of £10,454,259,...

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Ousmane Dembélé, Barcelona’s clutch performer

Dembélé has won the team a lot in a short span. Ousmane Dembélé has been criticized for disciplinary problems, but on the pitch, he’s been clutch. The winger has not always had sparkling matches from the first minute until the last, but when Ernesto Valverde gives him time - even just ten minutes, like he did over the weekend - the Frenchman has a tendency to deliver big...

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Suarez, Arthur and Cillessen ruled out of PSV clash

The injury problems are piling up Barcelona have suffered more injury woe with Luis Suarez, Arthur and Jasper Cillessen all ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven. Suarez will miss the next two weeks, as he will “undergo stem cell treatment on an injury to his right knee,” the club confirmed on their official website. Arthur has an adductor strain,...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 November 2018

Barca may enter transfer market as Rafinha suffers season-ending injury | Evening Standard Barcleona could dip into the transfer window in January after Rafinha ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against Atletico Madrid. The Brazilian is not expected to play again this season and could also miss next summer’s Copa America. LaLiga without VAR: Barcelona top, Real Madrid...

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Gossip: Dembele asks to leave and could be used in Neymar deal

The rumor mill reckons the two stars could swap clubs The speculation surrounding Ousmane Dembele simply refuses to stop, and the latest report comes from Goal who reckon the Frenchman has asked to leave the Camp Nou in January. The report claims Dembele has “requested the board sanction a sale” when the transfer window reopens, and Barcelona could use him as part of a deal...

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Valverde must take more risks

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Rafinha out for the season - report

The Brazilian has suffered a very serious injury Rafinha's season is almost certainly done, unfortunately, according to Diario SPORT. The Brazilian suffered a serious injury in Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid. Despite this, he kept playing and finished the match. He felt pain but he was unaware of the extent of the injury. However, tests later revealed he had torn...

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Alba says ‘it’s a bit strange’ he’s not heard about renewal

The defender wants to finish his career at the Camp Nou Jordi Alba spoke about his future at Barcelona in the wake of Saturday’s draw with Atletico Madrid. The full-back’s current deal expires in 2020, but he’s yet to agree an extension and says he’s not heard from the club. “No news, it’s something which is still there. I don’t know what the club think of me, it’s a bit...

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Three things we learned from Atleti 1-1 Barca

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Rafinha needs surgery, Sergi Roberto out for 3-4 weeks

Barcelona have suffered a double injury blow Barcelona have confirmed both Sergi Roberto and Rafinha are set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up injuries against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Roberto has a hamstring problem which will rule him out for 3-4 weeks, while the news on Rafinha is far more worrying. The club say he has suffered a torn ACL and will undergo...

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