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الأحد، 31 مارس 2019
Where does Messi’s goal against Betis rank among his greatest?
There’s a huge selection to choose from
Looking back on this campaign, several moments come to mind immediately, the 1-0 win against Madrid in La Liga, the 3-0 win in the Copa del Rey against Real again, and then the 5-1 demolition of Lyon in the Champions League.
But the most triumphant moment of this year must be Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Betis – a game in which Lionel...
FC Barcelona News: 31 March 2019
Messi double brings derby joy (2-0) | FC Barcelona
Barça may have dominated the possession in Saturday’s Derbi Barcelonés, but it was a long wait before they finally found a way through Espanyol’s rock-solid defending. They got there in the end though, and once again it was Leo Messi who put the ball in the net. Twice!
Leo Messi breaks 40 goal mark for the 10th consecutive...
Malcom proves his worth again to Barcelona
The Brazilian was electric after coming on against Espanyol
Cometh the hour, cometh the man.
That saying has been applied so many times to Lionel Messi we’ve lost count, and though the Argentinian was the headline grabber again on Saturday, substitute Malcom has to get a decent share of the praise on offer.
Barca were lethargic for the most part against Espanyol. Not exactly...
السبت، 30 مارس 2019
De Ligt says he could move to Juventus
And he hasn’t spoken to Frenkie de Jong about Barcelona
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer but says he could join Serie A champions Juventus.
A host of Europe’s top clubs are believed to be keen on the talented 19-year-old, and he admitted there’s plenty of interest in his services.
“[A move to Juventus] could happen,...
Valverde ‘had no idea’ what Messi was going to do with free-kick
The captain opened the scoring in style against Espanyol
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admitted he had no idea what Lionel Messi was going to do with the free-kick he scored against Espanyol.
Messi pulled off another bit of magic with a chipped effort over goalkeeper Diego Lopez to put Barcelona ahead and surprise his manager.
“I had no idea what he was going to do,” he...
Messi matches Iker Casillas’ La Liga win record
No-one has won more Spanish top-flight games
Lionel Messi’s double against Espanyol on Saturday not only saw him surpass 40 goals for the season, he also matched a La Liga record for most wins.
The Barcelona captain has now tasted victory 334 times in Spain’s top flight, level with Iker Casillas at the top of the standings:
334 - @FCBarcelona_es ’s Leo Messi is now the...
Busquets says Espanyol were ‘ultra-defensive’ but ‘justice was done’
Barcelona ran out 2-0 winners at the Camp Nou on Saturday
Sergio Busquets admitted Barcelona found it tough going against Espanyol on Saturday, before two Lionel Messi goals gave them victory over their local rivals.
Barcelona had to wait until the second half to break the deadlock, with Messi opening the scoring with a brilliant free-kick.
He secured the points late on with...
Messi hits 40 goals for 10th consecutive season
More GOAT antics from the captain
Lionel Messi was at it again on Saturday, scoring twice for Barcelona in a 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Camp Nou.
The first goal saw him invent the Panenka free-kick for his 40th goal of the season yet again:
Leo #Messi reaches 40 goals for the 10th season in a row!
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Barça 2-0 Espanyol: Derby Double
Tough game, but strong performance and a big win!
Barcelona are now 13 points clear at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a 2-0 win over Espanyol in Saturday’s Catalan Derby at Camp Nou. The Blaugrana needed to be patient against a very well organized defense, but a great substitute performance from Malcom and another two goals from Lionel Messi gave Barça three big points...
FC Barcelona News: 30 March 2019
PREVIEW: FC Barcelona - RCD Espanyol | FC Barcelona
LaLiga is back with a bang this weekend, as Spanish top flight action gets underway again following the international break. FC Barcelona have an always intense Catalan derby against RCD Espanyol on Matchday 29, as they look to earn local bragging rights and another 3 points for their title quest.
The squad to face Espanyol...
Barça vs Espanyol: LIVE BLOG!
Join us to follow and comment a huge Catalan Derby at Camp Nou!
WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth is the home of a giant Catalan Derby between Barcelona and Espanyol in what promises to be a very tough La Liga match for the champions. Barça are 10 points clear of Atlético Madrid and the title seems to be getting closer, but we can’t afford to slip up in...
الجمعة، 29 مارس 2019
Barça squad named for Espanyol
Ernesto Valverde has called up 18 players for Saturday’s Catalan Derby
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana are back after the international game with a big Catalan Derby against Espanyol in La Liga, and Ernesto Valverde has called up the following 18 players to be in uniform on Saturday:
Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 30. Iñaki Peña
Defenders: 2. Nélson...
Barça vs Espanyol: Preview
The champions face a very difficult local Derby at home, but a win would get them even closer to the title
FC Barcelona (1st, 66pts) vs RCD Espanyol (13th, 34pts)*
*Points and positions at the time of writing on Friday
Competition/Round: 2018-19 La Liga, Matchday 29
Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ousmane Dembélé, Jasper Cillessen, Rafinha, Jeison Murillo, Jean-Clair Todibo,...
Ighalo turned down Barca loan move because ‘I deserve better’
The striker didn’t fancy being a back-up at the Camp Nou
Odion Ighalo says he was offered the chance to join Barcelona in the January transfer window but turned it down because he “deserves better”.
The Nigeria international moved to Changchun Yatai from Watford in 2017 and then signed for Shanghai Shenhua in February.
However, he could have been playing at the Camp Nou for...
Valverde talks Messi, Suarez and Dembele ahead of Espanyol
The latest from the Barcelona boss
Ernesto Valverde was back before the press on Friday talking about all things Barcelona ahead of Saturday’s La Liga clash with Espanyol.
Much of the talk revolved around injuries, in particular Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele.
Here are the best bits:
Valverde on Messi
We think [he’s 100 per cent]. Leo has had these niggles...
Messi slams Argentina critics, talks injury and Ronaldo
The Barcelona captain has had his say
Lionel Messi has given a pretty revealing interview to Argentine radio show Club Octubre 94.7 FM where he’s talked about a range of topics.
The Barcelona captain has hit back at the media for the way he’s been treated while playing for Argentina, spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo and his current injury situation.
Messi on Argentina critics
It’s...
Pique says Messi is one of the biggest trolls he knows
Gerard Pique has come out in praise of Lionel Messi’s humor. The Barcelona duo have been team-mates for a while now and apparently Messi is a pretty big troll. The big stars that are quiet are always the ones to watch out for. Former NBA star Tim Duncan was notoriously quiet, and yet a troll.
Messi has very ironic humour, he’s one of the biggest trolls [I know].
Gerard Pique...
Barca rumors: Coutinho, Umtit, Griezmann and Jovic latest
The latest gossip from around Europe
Coutinho considering leaving Barcelona
Today’s rumors start with Philippe Coutinho and an ‘exclusive’ from Sport who reckon the Brazilian is considering leaving Barcelona.
Apparently he’s already spoken to team-mates about the possibility of moving on, as he thinks it could be the best thing for his career.
Coutinho’s had a really tough...
FC Barcelona News: 29 March 2019
Messi’s goal against Getafe is the best in Barça’s history according to the fans | FC Barcelona
The uncertainty is over. The best goal in Barça’s history according to the fans is Lionel Messi’s spectacular slaloming run against Getafe in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey 2006/07. The goal from the No.10 took the crown ahead of 63 other goals in a competition that started...
الخميس، 28 مارس 2019
Deulofeu: Barca need to be careful against Man Utd
The winger looked ahead to the Champions League tie
Gerard Deulofeu has told Barcelona they will need to be careful against Manchester United in their quarter-final clash in the Champions League.
The winger knows his former club will be favourites to progress to the semi-finals but says the Red Devils are on the up under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
“Barça are the favourites because...
Messi’s goal against Getafe named Barca’s best ever
The GOAT has topped another list
Barcelona have been having a bit of a competition to crown the greatest goal in their history and have decided on Lionel Messi’s fabulous strike against Getafe as the winner.
The Argentine’s effort is one in a catalogue of brilliant strikes by the GOAT and saw him beat what seems like the entire Getafe team before slotting the ball home.
So,...
Barcelona plan on managing Messi’s minutes
The club are keen to avoid injury
Barcelona management plan on managing Lionel Messi’s minutes moving forward as the club chases the treble, according to Sport. Messi just came back from the international break with a groin injury that ruled him out of Argentina’s second game.
The biggest part of Barcelona’s season is ahead of them. They sit ten points ahead of Atletico Madrid...
Griezmann prepared to take pay cut to join Barcelona - report
The Atletico Madrid star is still being linked with Barca
Antoine Griezmann has been linked with Barcelona again. This time it’s a report from Mundo Deportivo that the Atletico Madrid forward is willing to join Barcelona at a reduced rate.
The forward makes an annual salary of €23 million, and Barcelona reportedly offered him €16m a year ago, which he would now apparently...
FC Barcelona News: 28 March 2019
Valverde has everyone back except Vidal as Espanyol preparation continues | Sport
The latest to return were Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto, Murillo, Coutinho and Arthur Melo -- the coac his just waiting on Arturo Vidal now. Riqui Puig also trained with the first team. Valverde had recovered Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Semedo, Rakitic, Todiblo, Messi, Aleñá, Umtiti...
Umtiti to leave Barcelona if De Ligt arrives?
It’s not out of the question
It’s a headline I never thought I’d write, a question that I’d never considered needed to be asked.
Big Sam on his way out of Camp Nou? Surely not.
But let’s not beat around the bush here... there are a certain set of circumstances that could see it happen.
Take Clement Lenglet’s outstanding season as a start point. Umtiti’s countryman has clearly...
الأربعاء، 27 مارس 2019
Baraa ask Puig, Miranda & Oriol Busquets about Ajax loan - report
The trio could leave in search of regular football
Barcelona are considering the futures of Riqui Puig, Juan Miranda and Oriol Busquets and could send the youngsters on loan to Ajax next season to gain valuable playing time.
According to Catalunya Radio, the trio and also Jean-Clair Todibo could all be used as part of a plan to bring Matthijs de Ligt to the Camp Nou.
Barca...
Malcom’s agent says ‘we’ve had no contact with Inter’
The Serie A side have been linked with the Brazilian
Malcom’s agent has responded to rumors of interest from Inter Milan and says he’s not been in contact with the Serie A side.
There’s been fresh speculation that Inter remain interested in Malcom, but Leonardo Cornacini has played down talk of a move to the San Siro.
“We respect Inter very much and we have a good relationship...
Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi likely to play against Espanyol this weekend
The two players are getting over niggling injuries
Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi are recovering well from their respective injuries and are looking likely to play this weekend when FC Barcelona take on Espanyol.
Messi has been complaining of a problem in his pelvis for a bit now and that was the official reason why he did not play against Morocco, a match Argentina ended up...
Aleix Vidal: I might still be a starter at Barcelona if not for my injury
The current Sevilla player admitted he doesn’t know for sure
Aleix Vidal has spoken about his time at Barcelona, where he struggled for various reasons to play many games, in an interview with SFC TV.
Vidal’s career took an interesting path as he played for several academies, including Barcelona’s, and then various other teams throughout his professional career, before landing...
Barcelona could use Coutinho or Malcom to try to get Rashford
Manchester United could be tempted by a deal involving a swap of players
FC Barcelona are interested in Marcus Rashford, but the message from Manchester United so far is that he’s not for sale. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barça could tempt the Red Devils if they were to include one of two players in a potential swap.
The one that clearly interests United most is...
Boateng picks Ibrahimovic over Messi for best player he’s played with
The pair were team-mates at AC Milan
This week Kevin-Prince Boateng said Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the best teammate he ever played with. Boateng and Ibra were teammates at AC Milan earlier this decade.
Boateng of course made a move to Barcelona in January and is now teaming with the man that most players would say is the best in the world, Lionel Messi. The reality is that...
Messi returns to training ahead of Espanyol clash
The captain has recovered from a groin problem
Lionel Messi returned to Barcelona training on Wednesday after recovering from a groin injury picked up on international duty with Argentina.
The Barcelona captain was back along with a host of other players who have been away with their national teams over the international break.
⚽ Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Semedo, Rakitic,...
FC Barcelona News: 27 March 2019
Real Sociedad and Alavés kick off times confirmed | FC Barcelona
The Spanish Football League have announced the kick off time for the game between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou. The week 33 fixture will be played on Saturday 20 April at 8.45pm CET and will be the return fixture from week 4 when second half goals from Luis Suárez and Dembélé gave Barça victory...
Carles Puyol: “Gerard Piqué is better than me or Sergio Ramos. He’s the best in the world.”
The retired defender was full of praise for his ex-teammate
Carles Puyol has declared his former defensive partner Gerard Piqué as the best centerback in the world in a recent interview with Diario MARCA. Puyol played alongside Piqué in multiple triumphs, notably in La Liga and UEFA Champions League-winning campaigns for FC Barcelona and the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Spain.
“Gerard...
الثلاثاء، 26 مارس 2019
Pique explains why he’s playing so well for Barcelona
The centre-back has been in fine form
Gerard Pique has been talking about his fine form for Barcelona this season and reckons he’s performing so well because he’s no longer playing international football.
The centre-back retired from Spain duty after the 2018 World Cup which has allowed him to rest over the international breaks.
He did turn out for Catalonia’s friendly win...
