Lenglet: Break has been good for Messi & Griezmann

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The champions return on June 13 at Real Mallorca Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet says the break from football has been a big help to stars such as Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. The Catalan giants are preparing to return to action on June 13 against Real Mallorca, and Lenglet feels the two forwards will be refreshed from...

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Ronaldo Nazario: Of course Lionel Messi is No. 1

Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images The Brazilian has been talking GOATs Ronaldo Nazario has been asked for his opinion about the best players in the world currently and made it clear that Lionel Messi is his top choice. Of course the Brazilian knows a thing or two about being a world-beater. He enjoyed a glittering career winning a host of trophies for club and country. Ronaldo...

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Barcelona to restart at Real Mallorca on June 13

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Time to get excited.... Barcelona will finally return to La Liga action on June 13 at 10pm CET at Real Mallorca and will follow that up with a home game against Leganes on Tuesday, June 16 at 10pm CET. @LaLigaEN is back! Barça will play on June 13 against Mallorca — FC Barcelona (from ) (@FCBarcelona) May 31, 2020 La...

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Messi thinks football ‘will never be the same’ after Covid-19

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The Barcelona captain has offered his thoughts Lionel Messi has been talking about the coronavirus pandemic and thinks football, and life in general, will never be quite the same as before. The Barcelona captain is preparing for a return to La Liga action after a break of nearly three months because of the virus. Messi knows it...

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Papers: Barca’s new plans for Lautaro and Pjanic

Photo by Andrea Staccioli/LightRocket via Getty Images A look at the top headlines Barcelona’s summer transfer plans continue to be front page news on Sunday with Mundo Deportivo bringing a fresh update on their swap plans with Juventus and Inter Milan. The Catalan giants remain committed to bringing in Lautaro Martinez and Miralem Pjanic, but their financial situation means...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 May 2020

Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Starting next week, full group training - FC Barcelona The league has informed the clubs of access to phase 4, including full group training sessions and where the use of changing rooms is allowed. Last session of the week - FC Barcelona The players worked out this Saturday...

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The build-up story: How Barca have progressed the ball over the years

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A look at how Barcelona’s play has evolved For the longest time, statistics in football were heavily skewed towards end product. Goals and assists were the only tangibles available to the regular viewer of football. Over the past few years, however, the statistical landscape within football has undergone a revolution....

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Vidal ready for ‘11 finals’ when La Liga returns

Photo by Eric Alonso/MB Media/Getty Images The midfielder is thrilled to be back Arturo Vidal has been talking about Barcelona’s return to La Liga action and how the team are facing ‘11 finals’ when they get back out on the pitch. The defending champions will resume two points clear of the rest with 11 games left to play, and Vidal thinks it’s going to be an intense end to...

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Rumors: Ousmane Dembele, Fabian Ruiz and Arthur latest

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images A look at the top gossip Ousmane Dembele is Liverpool’s Plan B Today’s rumors start with news that Liverpool will turn to Ousmane Dembele if they miss out on top target Timo Werner. Mundo Deportivo report that manager Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the French forward and wanted to sign him before he moved to Barcelona from...

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Todibo struggles as Schalke are beaten again

Photo by Max Maiwald/DeFodi Images via Getty Images His had a role in Werder Bremen’s winner Jean-Clair Todibo had a tough afternoon on Saturday as Schalke were beaten 1-0 at home to Werder Bremen. The Frenchman was forced off with injury last weekend but did recover in time to go straight back into the starting XI. However, it was a game he won’t remember with too much fondness....

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Getting to Know: Nelson Semedo

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A look into Semedo’s career Full name: Nélson Cabral Semedo Squad No: 2 Position: Right-Back Date of birth: 16 November 1993 Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs) Club career Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Nelson Semedo started playing organized football roughly 30 minutes north-west...

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Barcelona to return to full training on Monday

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Another step closer... Barcelona will return to full training on Monday as they continue to step up their preparations for La Liga’s return. The team have been training in two groups this week but will be allowed to mix altogether for the first team next week. Here’s Barca’s statement: “Following the publication of the BOE this Saturday,...

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More transfer window woe ahead for Barcelona?

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Things aren’t looking great already With the return of La Liga on the horizon, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Football will indeed be back soon. Thank goodness! Barcelona are sitting pretty atop the table, and seeing just how hungry the players appear in training bodes well for the final 11 league games as well as those in...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 May 2020

Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Back to work at the Ciutat Esportiva - FC Barcelona Quique Setién's men returned to training on Friday after a rest day on Thursday with a session on pitches 2 and 3 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper as preparations continue for the return to competition. Ronald Koeman:...

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Papers: Barca’s Pjanic deal in danger

Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images A look at the top headlines Barcelona’s move for Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic is once again headline news on Saturday, with the latest report claiming the deal is in danger. Sport report that Arthur’s refusal to go to Juve has really slowed the transfer down and allowed Paris Saint-Germain to decide...

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Setien explains why new substitutes rule could hurt Barca

Photo by Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images Teams will be allowed to make five changes Barcelona manager Quique Setien has been talking about the return of La Liga and the new rule that will allow teams to make up to five substitutions per match. FIFA have accepted a proposal from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to use five subs in competitions....

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Inter Milan ‘not working to sign’ Vidal, says sporting director

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Vidal has been linked with a move to Italy to play for Antonio Conte, but it looks as though Inter are not interested Barcelona are in for a busy summer fo transfer activity if all the rumors are to be believed, and one of the players constantly linked with a move away from Camp Nou is midfielder Arturo Vidal, who appears...

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Ansu misses training with knee trouble

Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images The youngster has felt some discomfort Ansu Fati sat out training Friday due to a knee issue which has reportedly been bothering him for the last few days. The 17-year-old has instead been doing “specific work” after feeling discomfort in his knee, something that happened earlier in the season too, according to ESPN. It’s...

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Costacurta: I played against Messi and Maradona, and Messi is the more exciting player

Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images for Lega Serie A The former Italy and Milan defender admitted Messi ran rings around him even at 16 Alessandro Costacurta, a legendary defender for Italy and AC Milan, has spoken about being one of the few players to face both Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. “I have been lucky to play against both Messi and Diego,” Costacurta was quoted...

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Suarez feeling ‘really happy’ ahead of Barcelona return

Photo by Ricardo Nogueira/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images The striker’s made a quick return from injury Luis Suarez has been making waves as of late. Seeing him back in training, looking healthy, has been a sight for tired Barca fan eyes. The return of La Liga next month, combined with a Suarez return, is going to be a lovely sight. A Barcelona attack back and healthy will...

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Inter reportedly keen on Clement Lenglet

Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Barcelona defender has emerged as a target Inter Milan are reportedly interested in Clement Lenglet. The Italian side has been peeking around multiple Barcelona players as the two sides attempt to get a Lautaro Martinez transfer done. The biggest thing for Inter has been to be able to sell a top player like...

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BB podcast: La Liga’s return and Neymar rumors

Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images All the latest Barcelona chat This week on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, I discuss the return of La Liga and what it means to play every three days. Then I discuss the Neymar guy because why not, then talk about Juventus, Lautaro Martinez, and more. And yes, I realize I said Premier League instead of La Liga twice. We’re...

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Javier Tebas planning to start next season on September 12

Photo by Irina R. H. / AFP7 / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images The president has given an update La Liga president Javier Tebas has been talking about the future once again and says he is planning for next season to start on September 12. Teams are currently preparing for the resumption of the 2019-20 campaign in June, and Tebas also offered a bit more detail on how things...

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Barca forwards looking sharp ahead of La Liga return

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The players are said to be in great shape already Barcelona’s attackers are reportedly looking in top form in training ahead of next month’s return to La Liga action. Mundo Deportivo describes them as looking like ‘motorbikes’ and has Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez plasted all over the front page on Friday. The Catalan daily brings...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 May 2020

Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Barcelona keen on Miralem Pjanic and refuse to give up on Lautaro Martínez | Guardian Barcelona are refusing to give up on signing Lautaro Martinez even though they have been told they must pay his buyout clause. They also want Miralem Pjanic still too. Jordi Alba:...

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Messi tipped to take a Xavi role at Barca in the future

Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images The skipper has the intelligence to drop deeper Lionel Messi could end up playing a role similar to that of Xavi in the future at Barcelona, according to Pep Guardiola’s former assistant Domenec Torrent. The GOAT is heading towards the end of his career and turns 33 next month, although Xavi has said he reckons his former team-mate still...

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Lionel Messi: “We will return to the pitch, and give it everything”

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Messi stars in new Gatorade ad Lionel Messi has just posted a defiant message on his Instagram account as part of a Gatorade ad which promotes the return of sports after football took a pause once the outbreak of coronavirus shook the world. “Let’s take the opportunity to continue training, to refuel, to continue striving, and...

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Juve ask for Dembele and Vidal, say no to Todibo - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Talks between the two clubs continue Barcelona remain keen on bringing Miralem Pjanic to the Camp Nou, despite Arthur’s refusal to move the other way, and remain in negotiations with Juventus over a possible swap deal. According to RAC1, Barca would like Mattia De Sciglio as well as Pjanic, while the Serie A champions have...

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Neymar starting to force PSG exit - report

Photo by UEFA - Handout/UEFA via Getty Images The player’s refusal to lower his salary would be seen as a sign he’s hoping to leave Neymar is refusing to accept a salary cut related to the coronavirus crisis, in a move that some say is the beginning of an exit for the Brazilian, according to a new report. Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi reportedly has asked...

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“Market Clásico“ as Barcelona and Real Madrid set to battle for Fabián Ruiz

Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Napoli midfielder is a hot commodity El Clásico is heating up, but in the transfer market - as Barcelona and Real Madrid are both in for Napoli’s Fabián Ruiz, according to rumor. While the transfer saga was put on hold after the coronavirus crisis hit the football world, it seems things are back on now. And the report...

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Barca’s future first team must come from La Masia, says director

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images The club’s director of youth football has had his say Barcelona’s youth football director Xavi Vilajoana has been talking about the club’s future and wants La Masia to play a leading role. Vilajoana wants to see more homegrown players making the breakthrough into the starting XI at the Camp Nou and says the club still have a lot of...

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WATCH: Luis Suárez scores trademark goal in training

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images He’s back! Luis Suárez is back in training after recovering incredibly quickly from knee surgery which originally was thought to put him out of action until the end of the season. His fast recovery, along with the coronavirus crisis putting football on pause, means he is set to miss only a relatively small modest amount of matches. We...

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La Liga would be over if Real Madrid were top, says Gaspart

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The competition is set to resume in June Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart says he thinks La Liga would have been marked as complete had Real Madrid been on top. The current La Liga standings see Barcelona up by two points in the table. “If Madrid had been the league leader before the suspension of football, La Liga...

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OTD: Barca serve up UCL masterclass against Man Utd

Photo by Vi-Images/VI-Images via Getty Images An unforgettable performance at Wembley Barcelona were busy humiliating Manchester United at Wembley on this day nine years ago to lift the European Cup for the fourth time in their history. Pep Guardiola’s side put on a masterclass to blow the Red Devils away and seal their place as the champions of Europe. Xavi slipped Pedro...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 May 2020

Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors The first team squad continue their preparations - FC Barcelona The third week of training continues and on Wednesday Quique Setién's squad went through their paces at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on pitches 2 and 3. The players were divided into two groups, as they...

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Trincao caught the eye from an early age, says Braga coach

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The youngster will join Barca in the summer Francisco Trincao’s former coach at Braga, José Carvalho Araújo, has been talking about the youngster who is set to move to Barcelona in the summer after agreeing a deal earlier in the season. The forward is not too well-known and only turned 20 in December, but Barca...

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Messi on Copa América postponement: ‘Huge disappointment’

Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images Messi was looking forward to playing in his country this summer, but will have to wait at least a year Lionel Messi is getting ready to return to action with Barcelona for the conclusion of the European season with his club. In a normal 2020, his Barça season would be followed with the Copa América, but the coronavirus pandemic forced...

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Inter sporting director warns Barça: ‘If you want Lautaro, pay the clause’

Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images The Italians have set the record straight on the never-ending rumors There’s a new Lautaro Martínez story every day. The Inter Milan striker is Barcelona’s number one target for the upcoming transfer window, and we have one rumor after another with complicated swap deals and dozens of players allegedly being offered by...

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