Koeman fumes at Messi contract leak after Barcelona win

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images ‘There are people that want to do us damage’ Ronald Koeman sounded pretty furious about Lionel Messi’s contract being leaked when talking to reporters after Barcelona’s win over Athletic Club. Messi and Antoine Griezmann were both on target at the Camp Nou for the Catalan giants to secure a result that moves...

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Griezmann: We are enjoying Messi, he’s a legend

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Both players were on target in the win Antoine Griezmann spoke about captain Lionel Messi after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club at the Camp Nou in La Liga. The two players were both on target in the game to secure all three points and send the Catalan giants above Real Madrid and into second place in the table. Griezmann was unsurprisingly...

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Barça 2-1 Athletic: Recap

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A hard-fought battle, and a key victory Barcelona finished the month of January on a high note, reaching 10 games in a row without a loss in La Liga thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou. Barça played a great first half, conceded a bad goal early in the second but continued to attack until Antoine Griezmann...

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Messi scores 650th Barca goal with stunner vs Athletic

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Another great strike from the captain Lionel Messi was back doing what he does best on Sunday after a day of headlines regarding his contract at the Camp Nou. The captain was back in the starting XI in La Liga and back in the goals, opening the scoring with a stunning free-kick to net his 650th goal for the Catalan giants. "How much...

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Barça vs Athletic: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Marc G. Aloma / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME BACK TO CAMP NOU!!! For the first time in 2021 the Greatest Stadium on Earth will host a Barcelona match, and this is a big one as the Catalan giants welcome Athletic Bilbao for a huge La Liga game. Barça and Athletic face off for the third time this month,...

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Barcelona Femeni cruise to Clasico win

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Another big win for the league leaders Barcelona Femeni enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid on Sunday to continue their 100% record in the league this season. Alexia Putellas struck the opener with a powerful left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area after just 14 minutes. ＧＯＬÀＳ！ @alexiaps94 ⚽ #ElClásico pic.twitter.com/W30rA4ptTn —...

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Barcelona respond to Lionel Messi contract leak

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images The club have issued a statement Barcelona released a statement on Sunday after El Mundo published a report that leaked details of Lionel Messi’s current contract at the Camp Nou. The report claims Messi’s four-year contract is worth €555 million and is the biggest deal ever paid to an individual athlete. Here’s...

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Barcelona squad named for Athletic

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Ronald Koeman has called up 22 players for Sunday’s match The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana welcome Athletic Bilbao to Camp Nou for a huge La Liga game, and Ronald Koeman has called up the following 22 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Neto, 36. Arnau Tenas Defenders: 4. Ronald Araujo,...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 January 2021

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors 10 things that have changed in the world since the last game at Camp Nou - FC Barcelona 32 days, 8 games and 7,818 kilometres later, Barça are back at Camp Nou. Yes, that’s eight games in January, and not one of them was played at home! Now, for the first time since...

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Barça vs Athletic: Preview

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Barça play their first home game of 2021 looking to make it 10 in a row without a loss in the league against a very difficult opponent FC Barcelona (4th, 37pts) vs Athletic Bilbao (10th, 24pts)* *Points and positions at the time of writing on Saturday Competition/Round: 2020-21 La Liga, Matchday 21 Barcelona Outs &...

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Marcelino discusses Athletic’s Messi plan ahead of Barca clash

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The two teams meet again on Sunday Athletic boss Marcelino spoke about the threat Lionel Messi poses his side ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Messi scored twice in the reverse fixture at San Mames at the start of the year but was subsequently sent off when the two teams meet in the Spanish Super...

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Dembele tells Barcelona he wants to stay - report

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images The Frenchman’s contract expires in 2022 Ousmane Dembele has reportedly told Barcelona he wants to stay at the club and renew his current contract. The Frenchman’s current deal expires in 2022 and he has informed the Catalan giants he’s happy at the Camp Nou and is now willing to extend his stay, according to Sport. Dembele is also said...

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Koeman talks Umtiti, Mingueza & Todibo ahead of Athletic

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images The latest from the Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman faced the press on Saturday to talk about Barcelona’s next La Liga match against Athletic at the Camp Nou. The Barca boss was asked lots of questions about Eric Garcia, offered an update on Sergi Roberto and also talked about defenders Samuel Umtiti, Oscar Mingueza...

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Three Keys to the Game: Barcelona vs Athletic

Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images Barca face a familiar foe on Sunday with Athletic coming to town Revenge for the Supercopa is on the Sunday menu, but more importantly, an opportunity for Barcelona to keep an impressive domestic winning streak going. Even if the realist in you has a hard time believing that Barca can catch Atletico at the top the table, the...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 January 2021

Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Todibo and Matheus Fernandes close to leaving Barcelona | Marca Jean-Clair Todibo and Matheus Fernandes are close to leaving Barcelona on loan. Elche and Alaves are keen on Fernandes, while Todibo is expected to join Nice. Guardiola: Barça candidates talk too much about Eric García...

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How will Barcelona line up against Athletic?

Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The two teams meet for the third time in January Barcelona return to La Liga action on Sunday and, after a run of eight consecutive away games, are finally back at home and able to play at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants will be back in familiar surroundings and are also facing familiar opponents as Athletic Club are the...

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Gossip: Messi, Todibo, Umtiti, Mingueza & Emerson latest

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images A look at the latest gossip Messi ‘closer to staying’ at Barcelona Today’s rumors start with a report that Lionel Messi is still mulling over his future and is now closer to staying at Barcelona than he was a few months ago. Deportes Cuatro reckon the Barca captain is starting to believe in Barca again and...

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Di María: my wife said if Messi comes to PSG, I should stay even if only as a cook

Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images He is overjoyed at the idea Ángel di María has come out and spoken favorably about the idea of Lionel Messi moving to Paris Saint-Germain. The proposed move is for now just a rumor but the possibility has ignited the imaginations of not just football fans, but players as well. “I always had the dream of playing with Messi in a club team....

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Barca receive mixed injury news ahead of Athletic clash

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Good and bad news from the training ground There was mixed news from the Barcelona training ground after Friday’s session ahead of the weekend’s visit from Athletic in La Liga. Sergi Roberto took part in the session and left feeling good which suggests he will get the medical green light before the match, according to AS. The...

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Koeman attempts to light a fire under Trincao - report

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images The youngster is yet to find his best form Francisco Trincao has had an interesting run at Barcelona thus far. The winger hasn’t really found a great place at the club as of yet, and Ronald Koeman seems to want to light a fire under him. The Barca boss reportedly met with Trincao after the Copa del Rey win over Cornella to discuss...

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Pep gives Eric Garcia update amid Barca rumors

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The Manchester City defender’s future keeps making headlines Pep Guardiola is consistently asked many questions in his Manchester City press conferences. Usually it revolves around the health of Sergio Aguero and the under performing nature of his club. However, as of late, the City boss and Barca...

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Barca to face Granada in Copa del Rey quarter-finals

Photo by Javier Montano/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The draw’s been made! Barcelona will take on Granada in the quarter-finals of the 2020-21 Copa del Rey with the tie set to be played next week. The draw was made on Friday and saw the Catalan giants drawn away to Diego Martínez’s men. Granada hammered third-tier side Navalcarnero 6-0 on Thursday to book their place in...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2021

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Sergi Roberto’s return to be determined on Friday | Marca Sergi Roberto will train with the team on Friday which will allow the coaching staff to determine whether he’s fit enough to make his comeback against Athletic on Sunday. Pochettino: “Would I like Messi...

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Jean-Clair Todibo in talks with Nice: report

Photo by Paulo Nascimento/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender could be on the move Jean-Clair Todibo could be on the move again before the close of the transfer window and may be heading back to France. The Barcelona center-back left for a loan spell with Benfica in October but has struggled for game time in Portugal and has only managed two appearances so far. According...

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Who could Barca draw in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals?

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images The Catalans are into the last eight Barcelona safely made it through to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday and will take their place in Friday’s draw. The tournament represents Barca’s best chance of silverware this season and is already missing some big names...

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Joan Laporta and Carles Tusquets in conflict over Eric García signing

Photo by Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The interim president accused the leading candidate of putting himself above the club Joan Laporta, the leading candidate for FC Barcelona’s presidency, has reportedly responded to a message from Carles Tusquets, the interim president, which accused him of putting his own interests above the club’s. The...

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BB Podcast: Barca debts, elections, and a CL date with PSG

Talking all things Barca This week on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, I chat about Barcelona’s recent run of good form. Then dive into the upcoming presidential elections and remind myself what they mean for the future of the club. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more here. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts https://ift.tt/3r4Qo...

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Five talking points from Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images Ronald Koeman’s men are into the quarter-finals Frenkie the goal machine Another game and another goal for Frenkie de Jong who has transformed himself into something of a goal machine in recent weeks. The Dutchman hit the winner against Rayo Vallecano with what was his fifth of the season. There’s no doubt...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 January 2021

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barça: Safely through to the quarters - FC Barcelona Second division Rayo Vallecano proved a very tough opponent to break down in Wednesday’s Copa de Rey tie. Barça may have dominated but the opening goal just didn’t want to come, and were made to pay when the...

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How do Barcelona solve their left-back problem?

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images Firpo has to go Another tough night against a supposedly inferior team, but Rayo deserve an awful lot of credit for staying in the game as long as they did and taking the lead. That they did so was due in no small part to Junior Firpo being in a different district of Madrid. In fact, he wasn’t on his team-mates’...

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Koeman: De Jong now ‘more complete’ than he was at Ajax

Photo by Irina R. Hipolito / Europa Press Sports via Getty Images The midfielder was the match winner in the Copa del Rey Ronald Koeman was happy with his team after seeing them come from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey and book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Goals from Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong were enough for victory, and...

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Barcelona linked with José Luis Gayà again

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Valencia fullback has been linked with a big move for a while FC Barcelona is once again thinking about José Luis Gayà. Several reports point to the Valencia left-back possibly joining next summer, after Barcelona sell Junior Firpo. He would compete with Jordi Alba, another former Valencia player, for the starting...

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De Jong & Araujo react to Barca’s Copa del Rey win

Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The visitors came from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo both offered their thoughts on Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. The visitors were forced to come from behind against the Segunda Division side. Lionel Messi equalized before De Jong hit the winner...

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Rayo 1-2 Barça: Recap

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images A big scare from Rayo, but Barça got the job done Barcelona are through to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals thanks to a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in Madrid in a one-off Round of 16 tie that was highly entertaining. Rayo took a shocking lead in the second half, but Barça kept attacking and found the winning goals to advance...

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