Eric Garcia closing in on Barcelona move - report

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The defender looks set to come home Eric Garcia is moving closer to a Barcelona return after reportedly agreeing personal terms on a five-year deal with his former side. The 19-year-old looks set to return at the end of the season when his Manchester City contract expires, according to Fabrizio Romano. There’s...

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Mino Raiola blasts Erling Haaland to Barcelona rumors

Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Beware presidential candidates and their promises Erling Braut Haaland’s agent has hit back at claims from presidential candidate Emili Rousaud that the striker could move to Barcelona. Rousaud’s adviser, Josep Maria Minguella, said if Rousaud was elected he’d get on the phone to Raiola to complete a deal for Haaland. Yet...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 December 2020

Photo by Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Injury update on Philippe Coutinho - FC Barcelona The tests carried out on the first team player Philippe Coutinho have shown that the midfielder has an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Treatment will necessitate arthroscopic surgery which will take...

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Getafe confirm interest in Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena

Photo by Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images The youngster could leave in January Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena could be on his way out on loan in January with Getafe a potential destination for the 22-year-old. President Angel Torres has spoken about his club’s transfer targets and confirmed that Takefusa Kubo and Alena are two players that could arrive this winter. “Kubo...

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Barcelona head into 2021 waiting for a path forward

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Change is coming starting with a new club president, but what else can we expect in 2021? A new year means hope for a better future. For Barcelona, that hope will rest on the results of the presidential election on January 24th. For supporters, the reality of new leadership is one bright spot to appreciate, no matter who is elected. 2020...

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Lionel Messi accelerates ankle injury recovery

Photo by Rafael Marchante/Pool via Getty Images The forward is training on his days off to get back to full sharpness Lionel Messi used his day off today to go for more treatment at the Ciutat Esportiva de Sant Joan Despí for his ankle injury that has kept him from being available. The Argentine came back from Rosario, where he celebrated Christmas, to Catalonia on Tuesday,...

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Victor Font releases organization chart with Xavi and Jordi Cruyff at the helm

Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images The candidate for the FC Barcelona presidency is ramping up his push Victor Font, one of the leading candidates to become FC Barcelona’s new president, has released a chart detailing how his administration will be organized should he win the upcoming election. Former Barcelona captain Xavi would be at the highest...

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Five talking points from Barcelona 1-1 Eibar

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s men drop points again Disappointing end to dismal 2020 Barcelona’s draw against Eibar felt like a fitting end to what has been a troubled year at the Camp Nou both on and off the pitch. The team were without captain Lionel Messi and it showed, while there were plenty of familiar problems on display once again. The Barca...

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Barcelona confirm Coutinho set for knee surgery

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The Brazilian picked up the injury against Eibar Barcelona confirmed on Wednesday that Philippe Coutinho needs knee surgery after picking up an injury in the 1-1 draw against Eibar. The Brazil international came off the bench in the second half but was forced off late on after picking up a problem. Coutinho has since undergone tests which...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 December 2020

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Barcelona defender Araujo: The Eibar goal was my fault | Sport Ronald Araujo fronted up after Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Eibar and admitted being at fault for Eibar’s goal which gifted the visitors a shock lead at the Camp Nou. Junior Firpo: Barcelona need a thousand chances to...

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Eibar debacle sees 2020 topped and tailed for Barca

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Disappointing end to a disappointing year This year has ended for Barcelona as it had begun - with everyone scratching their heads. Ernesto Valverde being sacked with the team at the top of the table at the start of 2020 set the tone for our annus horribilis, and Eibar earning a point at the Camp Nou, only their second-ever point against...

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Barcelona confirm Coutinho set for tests on knee injury

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The Brazilian was injured against Eibar Philippe Coutinho is set to undergo tests on a knee injury after limping out of Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against Eibar on Tuesday. The Brazil international only came on in the second half to replace Miralem Pjanic but couldn’t complete the 90 minutes after picking up a problem. Coutinho limped out of...

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Koeman says Barca ‘did enough’ to beat Eibar

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The Dutchman was not happy with more dropped points Ronald Koeman felt his Barcelona side were hard done by against Eibar and deserved all three points at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants had to settle for a point after coming from behind to draw 1-1 thanks to a second-half equalizer from substitute Ousmane Dembele. Barca saw Martin Braithwaite...

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Ronald Araújo, extremely annoyed with mistake: “It was s—t”

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images The young defender was said to want to talk to the press right away to apologize Ronald Araújo wasted no time in assuming responsibility for his mistake in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Eibar. The young defender was at fault as Kike García gave Eibar an early lead. “It’s really a shame that we couldn’t win three points, which was the...

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Barça 1-1 Eibar: Recap

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Good enough performance to win, but this team is just too inconsistent. Barcelona’s final game of 2020 was a reflection of this entire year for the Catalan giants: wasted chances, wasted talents and bad defending as the Blaugrana drew 1-1 with Eibar at Camp Nou. Barça played well without Lionel Messi, but missed chances and a terrible...

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Barça vs Eibar: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Pablo Morano/BSR Agency/Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth opens its doors for the last time in 2020 as Barcelona return to La Liga action to face Eibar on Tuesday night. Barça come into this one in a good run of results and could join the title race with a big win against an Eibar team...

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Barça squad named for Eibar

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Ronald Koeman has called up 21 players for the last game of 2020 The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana are back in action in La Liga after a short Christmas break for the last game of 2020 at home against Eibar, and Ronald Koeman has called up the following 21 players for Tuesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 December 2020

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Training continues at the Ciutat Esportiva - FC Barcelona Training continues at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper after the return to action on Sunday with Ronald Koeman's squad getting ready for their final fixture of 2020, a home game in La Liga on Tuesday at Camp Nou against Eibar. PREVIEW...

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Barça vs Eibar: Preview

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Barça play their final match of 2020 looking to continue building upon a good run of results FC Barcelona (5th, 24pts) vs SD Eibar (17th, 15pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Monday Competition/Round: 2020-21 La Liga, Matchday 16 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Lionel Messi, Ansu Fati, Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto...

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Eibar boss offers his verdict on Barca ahead of La Liga clash

Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images The two teams meet at the Camp Nou on Tuesday Eibar boss Jose Luis Mendilibar has offered his thoughts on Barcelona ahead of Tuesday’s trip to the Camp Nou in La Liga. The visitors head into the match just three points off the bottom of the table and without a win in their last four league matches. Barca will be without captain...

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Santos says Lionel Messi did not break Pelé’s record

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The club claim the Brazilian legend scored 1,091 for them While most of the football world was celebrating Lionel Messi’s 644th goal for FC Barcelona as the moment the Argentine surpassed the record held by Pelé for most goals for a single club, the Brazilian club Santos was issuing a formal dispute. Santos FC claim...

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Koeman checks on Ilaix in Barcelona training

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The youngster took part in Monday’s session Ronald Koeman called up Barcelona B midfielder Ilaix Moriba for first-team training on Monday as the team continued their preparations for their final La Liga game of the season against Eibar. It’s not the first time that Ilaix has trained with the senior squad but it’s been...

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Koeman talks Messi, Dembele fitness and January exits

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The latest from the Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman spoke to reporters on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Eibar in La Liga at the Camp Nou tomorrow. The game is Barca’s last match of a rollercoaster year and they will have to make do without Lionel Messi due to an anke problem. Koeman spoke about his captain’s fitness,...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 December 2020

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Return to training - FC Barcelona After a few days off, Ronald Koeman's men returned to training this Sunday morning on the Tito Vilanova pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva. Leo Messi was absent but is expected to rejoin the group after the FC Barcelona v SD Eibar...

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How will Barcelona line up against Eibar?

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s men play their final fixture of 2020 Barcelona sign off 2020 at home to Eibar on Tuesday and will be without captain Lionel Messi for the clash. The captain netted a record 644th goal for the club last time out against Real Valladolid but will sit this one out due to an ankle problem. Ronald Koeman’s men...

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Messi opens up on Barcelona future

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The captain has spoken at length in a new interview Lionel Messi’s interview with La Sexta’s Jordi Evole was broadcast on Sunday and, unsurprisingly, saw the Barcelona captain offer his thoughts on a whole range of topics. The 33-year-old spoke at length about his family and his life in Barcelona but also opened up on his desire to leave...

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Pique: It would be very difficult if Messi left Barcelona

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender also spoke about his own future Gerard Pique has admitted it will be tough to take if Lionel Messi does decide to end his stay with Barcelona at the end of the season. Messi’s out of contract and there’s a fair bit of speculation about whether he will decide to stay at the Camp Nou or not. The captain wanted out...

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Barca confirm Messi having treatment on ankle injury

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The captain is expected back after Eibar Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi is having treatment on an ankle problem but the captain is expected back in training after Tuesday’s La Liga match against Eibar. Ronald Koeman’s men were back in training on Sunday after a brief Christmas break, but Messi was conspicuous...

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Iniesta: Barca and Xavi will meet again one day

The club legend knows a reunion will happen at some point Andres Iniesta has been talking about the prospect of Xavi returning to Barcelona and remains convinced his former team-mate will take charge of the club at some point. Xavi’s already admitted he turned down an approach from Barca after Ernesto Valverde had been sacked in January, saying it came “too soon” in his managerial...

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