Pique: Messi and Antoine Griezmann get on well at Barca

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender has played down reports to the contrary Gerard Pique has been talking about the relationship between Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann and reckons the two players get on just fine. There were reports over the summer that Messi wasn’t all that keen on Barca bringing in Griezmann and would much rather have signed...

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Rumors: Bentancur, Bernadeschi and Boca bargain

Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images A look at the latest gossip Barcelona like Bernardeschi...but not as much as they did Today’s rumors start with news that Barcelona quite like Federico Bernardeschi and have actually been monitoring him for some time. Apparently, they even discussed a move for him last summer. The club met with Juve sporting director Fabio...

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Messi back in Argentina squad for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies

Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images The Barcelona captain’s suspension is over Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina squad for November friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay. The Barcelona captain has not featured for his country since being sent off at the Copa America and subsequently banned for his comments about corruption at the tournament. However, he is...

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Barça take next step with Cruzeiro midfielder Ederson - report

Photo by Miguel Schincariol/Getty Images The youngster has spoken about the reported interest Barcelona are reportedly very interested and moving forward with transfer negotiations with Ederson. Barcelona delegate Eric Abidal is in Brazil apparently meeting with his agent Cesar Godoy. “So far, my agents haven’t told me anything about the situation,” he said. “For that reason,...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2019

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Time to recover | FC Barcelona After the tremendous 5-1 spree against Real Valladolid, it was straight back to the training ground as a busy week continues with preparations for a game at Levante on Saturday at 4.00pm CET. The team will take the day off on Thursday and return to work on Friday at 4.30pm CET, for a session that...

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Arturo Vidal is a tactical X-factor

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Welcome to our daily podcast! Welcome to our new podcast, Barça Blaugranes Daily! On today’s episode Renato discusses how Arturo Vidal has all of a sudden become a key part of Barcelona’s system, and why his presence allows Lionel Messi to be at his best. You can check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts,...

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Pique: Barca players offered to change contracts to bring Neymar back

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender says they knew there was an FFP issue Gerard Pique has revealed the lengths Barcelona players were willing to go to last summer to help their club bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou. Neymar made it clear he wanted to quit Paris Saint-Germain in the transfer window and go back to his former club but the two clubs...

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Ansu is a ‘special talent,’ says Spain Under-21 boss

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The youngster possesses a rare talent Spain Under-21 boss Luis de la Fuente has been talking about Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati and says the teenager possesses a “special talent.” Fati has enjoyed a stellar rise this season that has seen him feature for the first team and become the club’s youngest ever La Liga goalscorer. His...

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Pep expects Xavi to manage Barca ‘sooner or later’

Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images The Man City boss is excited by the thought Pep Guardiola expects Xavi to take charge of Barcelona “sooner or later” and says he’s excited by the prospect of the former midfielder taking charge at the Camp Nou. Xavi has made no secret of his desire to return to Barca as manager one day and is currently in charge...

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Atletico Madrid interested in Ivan Rakitic - report

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder could be on the move in January If you haven’t noticed, the Barcelona midfield is a bit crowded. Frenkie de Jong and Arturo Vidal are playing their best football of the season. Sergio is continuing to improve on form and fitness, and that means the rumored Ivan Rakitic transfer we’ve all had to listen too for the last...

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Barcelona scouting two Argentine youth stars - report

Photo by Gilson Borba/NurPhoto via Getty Images Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) and Matías Palacios (San Lorenzo) are part of Argentina’s U17 squad Barcelona scouts have taken a keen interest in two Argentine youngsters who are currently performing at the FIFA U17 World Cup, Mundo Deportivo reports. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) and Matías Palacios (San Lorenzo)...

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Pep credits Messi’s ‘short bursts of effort’ in aging success

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The coach has been talking about the Barcelona captain Former Barcelona boss and current Manchester City overlord Pep Guardiola credits Lionel Messi’s management of effort for his continuing success. Great players, as they age, continue to learn and adapt to their aging bodies. It does appear that Messi is learning to contain his...

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In the past 5 seasons, no team has scored as many free kicks as Lionel Messi

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Messi is without a doubt the master of free kicks Lionel Messi scored his 20th free-kick goal over the past five league seasons against Real Valladolid yesterday in a 5-1 triumph for Barcelona. The Argentine was lauded for yet another masterclass in which he scored twice and assisted twice. What’s especially notable about that stat...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 October 2019

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Five-goal masterclass (5-1) | FC Barcelona Leo Messi was at his brilliant best, but the whole team gelled in a game that was about attacking football from start to finish, with moments of sheer class, skill and total spectacle. And much as the 5-1 result is in no way flattering to Valladolid, today’s guests were anything but an easy...

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Clement Lenglet says Barca ‘have fixed things’ since Slavia

Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images The Champions League display made the team angry Clement Lenglet offered some insight into life at Barcelona on Tuesday after their win over Real Valladolid by claiming the club have “fixed things” in the dressing room. The French centre-back says Barca were not happy after their unconvincing performance against Slavia Prague...

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Messi is a joke... and Barca are the ones laughing

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Valladolid performance was ridiculous Look at that picture above. We’ll never tire of seeing that. Six hundred and eight club goals, taking him two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo in the war that seems to have no end. 608! We’re biased on this page of course, but the stats don’t lie. Five more direct-free kick goals than any CLUB in the...

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There’s still life in Sergio Busquets

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Welcome to our daily podcast! Welcome to our new podcast, Barça Blaugranes Daily! On today’s episode Renato discusses Barcelona’s brilliant victory over Valladolid and gives some love to Sergio Busquets, who had a vintage performance on Tuesday and showed he can still play at a really high level. You can check out the podcast on...

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Three things we learned from Barca 5-1 Real Valladolid

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The champions return to the top of La Liga Messi is back to his best To say Messi was in the mood against Valladolid would be an understatement. The GOAT was at his magical best with a performance that drew several gasps from the Camp Nou supporters. His glorious ball to Vidal for the opener was sublime, his free-kick that made it...

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Lionel Messi ‘ sees what nobody else sees,’ says Valverde

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The boss hailed the GOAT after another masterclass Ernesto Valverde was full of praise for Lionel Messi after his captain produced a sensational display in Tuesday’s 5-1 win over Real Valladolid. The Argentine picked up two goals and two assists in another magical performance for the Spanish champions to leave his manager purring...

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Barcelona teen sensation almost joined Real Madrid

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Pedri was about to join Madrid, until a snowstorm and his grandfather intervened Barcelona’s newest youth sensation is Pedro González López, also known as Pedri. The sixteen-year-old attacker currently plays for UD Las Palmas in the second division, but has agreed to join Barça starting next year. He’s turning heads at Las Palmas...

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Vidal has no words to describe Messi after Valladolid masterclass

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Chilean praised his captain after Tuesday’s win Arturo Vidal talked about Lionel Messi after Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night. The Barcelona captain was in sublime form with two goals, two assists and a couple of nutmegs thrown in too for good measure. Vidal was also on the scoresheet...

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Barcelona 5-1 Valladolid: Recap

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images What a win. What a Messi. Barcelona are back to the top of the La Liga table thanks to a comprehensive 5-1 win over Valladolid on Tuesday night at Camp Nou. The Catalans were the better team from start to finish and deserved the victory, and Lionel Messi gave us another magical performance. GOAT indeed. FIRST HALF Barça made a quick start...

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Messi scores 50th free-kick of his career against Valladolid

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The GOAT hit yet another landmark at the Camp Nou Lionel Messi hit yet another landmark on Tuesday night as he scored the 50th free-kick of his career for Barcelona against Real Valladolid. The Barcelona captain had already picked up an assist during the game by teeing up Arturo Vidal to make it 2-1 and added the hosts’ third on...

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Ex La Masia sensation Xavi Simons regrets leaving Barcelona for PSG - report

Photo by Eric Alonso/MB Media/Getty Images A case of “Neymar syndrome”? Xavi Simons, who developed quite a following at his young age as an FC Barcelona academy player, regrets having moved to PSG’s set-up, according to Cadena SER. ⚠️“@xavisimons està penedit d’haver marxat del Barça”#QuèThiJugues!#FCBLive @martincristiann sobre les fugues @FCBmasia pic.twitter.com/aeppKX0aXv —...

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Vidal says he’s ‘not happy’ on the Barcelona bench

Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images But the Chilean will try to turn his situation around Arturo Vidal has admitted he is not happy with his current bit-part role at Barcelona but is willing to work hard to try and force his way into the starting XI. The Chilean has only made one La Liga start for Barca this season but has proved to be effective when coming on as a substitute. However,...

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Barcelona are having a hard time without Arthur. They’ll be without him again tonight.

Photo by Lukas Kabon/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Arthur is being rested Barcelona will be without Arthur today when they take on Real Valladolid, which could spell trouble for the Catalans. The Brazilian has been having a very good season, however, he’s being rested by manager Ernesto Valverde. The midfielder has been missed when he’s not on the pitch. In the three games...

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Barcelona vs Valladolid: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO THE GREATEST STADIUM ON EARTH!!! The Camp Nou is finally ready for a Barcelona match after 23 days without hosting a game thanks to the postponement of El Clásico at the weekend. The Blaugrana are back home for an important La Liga game against Valladolid, which Barça must win...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 October 2019

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images PREVIEW: FC Barcelona – Valladolid | FC Barcelona Barça are currently on a four-game winning run in LaLiga, but face a Valladolid side who are unbeaten in the last five. Both games last season resulted in 1-0 wins for the blaugrana, and another on Tuesday could see them overhaul Granada at the top of the table. The squad for...

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Barça Blaugranes Daily: Valladolid, a Real Test

Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images Welcome to our daily podcast! Welcome to our new daily podcast, Barça Blaugranes Daily! On today’s episode, Renato shares some team news and looks ahead to Barcelona’s La Liga match against red-hot Valladolid at Camp Nou, which is definitely not going to be easy. You can check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google...

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Barça squad named for Valladolid

Photo by Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images Ernesto Valverde has called up 18 players for Tuesday’s match The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana are back in action with an important La Liga game against Valladolid at Camp Nou, and Ernesto Valverde has called up the following 18 players for Tuesday’s match: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Neto Defenders:...

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Barcelona vs Valladolid: Preview

Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images Barça return to action after a weekend off looking to stay top of the real table FC Barcelona (2nd, 19pts) vs Real Valladolid (9th, 14pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Monday Competition/Round: 2019-20 La Liga, Matchday 11 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Arthur, Ousmane Dembélé, Samuel Umtiti, Moussa Wagué, Junior Firpo (out) Valladolid...

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Valverde talks Barca being outrun, Alena, Arthur and Vela

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The latest from the boss ahead of Real Valladolid Ernesto Valverde faced the press on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s La Liga clash against Real Valladolid on Tuesday at the Camp Nou. The Barcelona boss talked about Carles Alena’s lack of game time, Samuel Umtiti’s fitness, Arthur’s improvements and of course Tuesday’s opponents. Here...

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Frenkie de Jong wows Barcelona staff with high level of preparation - report

Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images De Jong is “obsessed” with improving, they say Frenkie de Jong is a perfectionist who has amazed the Barcelona staff with his high level of preparation, according to Diario SPORT. The Dutch midfielder is “never satisfied” with how he played, even when the team performs well. Ever since arriving from Ajax, they say he has wowed the coaching...

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García Pimienta ‘convinced’ Ansu and Perez will join him at Barca B

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The coach does not expect the duo to stay with the first team Barcelona B coach Francisco Javier García Pimienta is not expecting Ansu Fati and Carles Perez to remain with the first team for the rest of the season. The two youngsters have played key roles for Ernesto Valverde’s team in the early weeks of the campaign and filled...

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Guardiola was unimpressed the first time he met Messi. Then everything changed.

Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images Guardiola recalled his time as Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has recently spoken about meeting Lionel Messi for the first time. The Manchester City boss took over as Barcelona coach in 2008. Guardiola, speaking to Catalunya Ràdio, recalled meeting the Argentine in his early days at Barça. “They had told me, in the academy there is...

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‘Ballon d’Or emissaries’ meet with Cristiano Ronaldo - report

Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Speculation from Italy says Ronaldo is now the favorite to win Emissaries from France Football, the magazine in charge of the Ballon d’Or award, met with Juventus’s Cristiano Ronaldo in Italy, according to Corriere dello Sport. This meeting is being taken as a sign in Italy that Ronaldo is now the favorite to win the award,...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 October 2019

Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Sergi Roberto trains with the group | FC Barcelona After two days rest, the league leaders have returned to training at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. S. Roberto was back with the group, two days before receiving Real Valladolid at Camp Nou for the week 11 league fixture (9.15pm CET). The available first team players worked out on the...

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