Barca won’t have learned any lessons if Aguero and Wijnaldum end up on the payroll

Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images Too old, too costly A couple of days before the 2015 presidential elections, this author sat down in a one-to-one interview with Joan Laporta. What he told me then is virtually a mirror of his modus operandi now, and what got him elected this time around. You can still find the interview if you wish to look for it. Laporta insisted...

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Barcelona are preparing an offer for Lionel Messi

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images New president Joan Laporta is trying to keep his best player at the Camp Nou FC Barcelona are preparing a new offer to keep Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou, according to a new report. Newly elected club president Joan Laporta has made public and private assurances to the Argentine star that the club will do everything in their power to keep...

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Ansu Fati opens up on injury problems

Photo by Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images The youngster’s offered an update on social media Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati has taken to Instagram to offer an update on his injury situation as he recovers from knee surgery. Fati’s been out since November and it had been hoped he’d be back before the end of the season but there’s still no idea of when he will return...

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Barcelona Femeni into Champions League semi-finals

Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images A fourth semi-final in five years Barcelona Femeni secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday after knocking out Manchester City. Lluis Cortes’s side had done most of the hard work in the first leg, winning 3-0, and go through 4-2 on aggregate despite losing the return 2-1. SIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!...

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Manchester City pull out of race to sign Lionel Messi - report

Photo by Visionhaus The English club think they have no real chance of signing the Argentine star Manchester City have given up on signing Lionel Messi, according to a new report. Last summer, Messi wanted to join the Citizens and leave FC Barcelona, but it never came to pass. He was compelled to stay at the Camp Nou, with Barcelona turning down any offers to negotiate from...

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WATCH LIVE: FC Barcelona vs. Manchester City, UEFA Women’s Champions League

Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Free via Barça TV Watch free by clicking here. FC Barcelona Femení face off against Manchester City having won the first leg 3-0. TEAMS Barcelona: Sandra Paños; Marta, Andrea, Mapi, Leila; Aitana, Patri, Alexia; Caro Graham, Oshoala, Mariona Manchester City: Roebuck, Bronze, Dahlkemper, Greenwood, Morgan; Walsh, Lavelle, Mewis;...

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Barcelona renew Alex Collado’s contract until 2023

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Barca B captain is staying at the Camp Nou Barcelona confirmed on Wednesday that the club has executed the option to extend Alex Collado’s contract at the Camp Nou until 2023. The moves secures the future of the Barca B captain with reports also circulating that he will be promoted to the first-team squad for next...

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Gerard Pique returns to Barcelona training

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The defender is back after knee trouble Gerard Pique was involved in part of Barcelona’s training session on Wednesday morning as the team gear up for Monday’s La Liga clash against Real Valladolid. The center-back has not featured since suffering another knee injury in the Copa del Rey semi-final win over Sevilla at the...

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Luis Enrique praises Jordi Alba ahead of Spain clash

Photo by Tamuna Kulumbegashvili/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The left-back is in good form for club and country Luis Enrique and Jordi Alba have something of a complicated relationship but the Spain boss has been full of praise for the Barcelona left-back. Alba’s been in good form this season for his club side which has seen him handed a recall to the national...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 March 2021

Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Second session of the week - FC Barcelona Ronald Koeman and his team have continued the preparations that begun on Monday after returning from a short break. The Tuesday morning venue was once again pitch 2 at the Ciutat Esportiva, with Iñaki Peña, Arnau Tenas and Ilaix Moriba of barça...

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Barcelona to reignite interest in Lautaro - report

Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images Here we go again.... Barcelona could be about to resurrect their interest in Inter striker Lautaro Martinez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Argentine, who was heavily linked with a move to the Camp Nou last year, is back on the agenda, according to RAC1. New president Joan Laporta and his board are said to be “seriously considering”...

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Dembélé’s fitness team is helping him achieve his potential

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The forward’s purple patch is in part thanks to better physical conditioning Ousmane Dembélé is enjoying a moment of good form. He’s playing more regularly and was recently recalled to the French national team by Didier Deschamps. He scored a goal for les bleus, and received plaudits from coaches and media alike. Now, he’s...

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Lyon president speaks publicly on potential Memphis Depay transfer

Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images “If he goes to a bigger team, he’ll have made the right choice.” Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas has spoken about Memphis Depay, the captain of his club, who is out of contract in the summer and heavily linked with a move to FC Barcelona. “I haven’t got a bad word to say about him. I will respect his decision. If he...

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Ronald Koeman rejects Sergio Agüero option - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Dutchman prefers his former pupil, Memphis Depay Manchester City FC’s announcement that Sergio Agüero would not continue with them next season sparked another wave of rumors that the Argentine would be signing with FC Barcelona. But perhaps that will not come to pass, if the wishes of manager Ronald Koeman prevail. That’s...

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Haaland’s agent sets expectations for his future

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Borussia Dortmund striker is in demand this summer One of the hottest stories heading into this summer is the future of Borrusia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland. The striker is a goal-scoring machine who has a natural predator-like talent in front of goal. His agent, the famous Mino Raiola, makes sure to get his voice out there as...

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen to get rare Germany start

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The goalkeeper will play tomorrow Germany coach Joachim Low confirmed on Tuesday that Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start the team’s World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia tomorrow. Ter Stegen has been on the bench for the wins over Iceland and Romania during the current international break but will...

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Should Barcelona go for Sergio Aguero?

Photo by Manchester City FC/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The striker is leaving Manchester City this summer Manchester City confirmed on Monday that Sergio Aguero is leaving the club at the end of the season when his contract expires after 10 trophy-packed years with the Premier League side. The announcement is likely to bring a fresh raft of rumors about Aguero’s...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 March 2021

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Injury news: Philippe Coutinho - FC Barcelona The first team player Philippe Coutinho is off to Brazil for a medical treatment on his knee injury. The Brazilian was injured on 29 December in a game at Camp Nou against Eibar. A Monday is not so bad for FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona Aweek...

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Coutinho heading to Brazil for treatment on knee injury

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images An injury update on the 28-year-old Barcelona announced on Monday that Philippe Coutinho will head out to Brazil for further treatment on his knee injury. The 28-year-old has been out of action since undergoing a knee operation in January, and reports have claimed he’s suffered a setback in his recovery. Barca say Coutinho is heading back...

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Manchester City officially announce Sergio Agüero departure

Photo by Manchester City FC/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The Argentine has been linked with a move to Barcelona Manchester City FC have announced the departure of one of their most influential players ever, Sergio Agüero. The Argentine forward has played for the Citizens since 2011, Agüero became the club’s record goalscorer in 2017 and won the Premier League four...

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Inter Milan joins Barcelona in the race for Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum

Photo by ANP Sport via Getty Images The midfielder’s contract is expiring in three months Inter Milan is interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is out of contract in three months. The player has been linked with a move to FC Barcelona, to reunite with his former national team coach. Ronald Koeman. With Barcelona looking for cheap solutions in...

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Patrick Kluivert will not continue as FC Barcelona academy director

Photo by Visionhaus José Ramón Alexanko is strongly rumored to be taking over Patrick Kluivert is out as head of La Masia. Starting next month, the former striker will leave his post as FC Barcelona academy director, as decided by newly elected president Joan Laporta. José Ramón Alexanko is said to be his replacement. The former Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona defender was...

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Barcelona still in the race for David Alaba?

Photo by Guenther Iby/SEPA.Media /Getty Images The Bayern Munich star’s agent has been talking David Alaba’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has claimed that the Bayern Munich man has yet to make a decision on his future and where he will play his football next season. The Austria international has already confirmed he’ll be leaving Bayern when his contract expires and has been linked...

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Emerson says his focus is on Real Betis not Barcelona

Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images The defender’s future remains uncertain One of the more underrated subplots heading into the summer is how Emerson Royal’s contractual situation will go. The full-back is co-owned by Real Betis and Barcelona. The two clubs will need to come to some sort of agreement this summer, and the decision could have a profound impact...

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Dembele seems ‘back to his best,’ says Lizarazu

Photo by Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images The Barcelona star scored for France against Kazazkhstan Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele “seems to be back to his best” after managing to put his injury problems behind him this season, according to French World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu. Dembele’s form at the Camp Nou has seen him recalled to the French squad after...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 March 2021

Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Present and future: Dest (IV) - FC Barcelona Sergiño Dest is experiencing his first season at FC Barcelona, and with a lot of prominence thanks to Ronald Koeman counting on him to occupy the right side of the attack. Sometimes the left one too. His great...

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Barcelona feeling optimistic about landing Haaland - report

Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images The Borussia Dortmund star is in demand this summer The Erling Haaland rumors continue to fly about with the latest update coming from Diario Sport who reckon there is “optimism” at Barcelona that they can land the Borussia Dortmund striker. The obvious problem for Barcelona is the price, and the club’s enormous debts, but the report reckons...

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Deschamps praises Dembele after France strike

Photo by Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images The Barcelona star struck in World Cup qualifying France boss Didier Deschamps praised Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele after he scored in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifying. It’s Dembele’s first competitive international goal and also the first time he’s found the back of the net for Les Bleus since...

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Eric Garcia on future: I don’t know if it will be Barça

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender has been heavily linked with a Camp Nou return Eric Garcia was giving little away about his future after playing in Spain’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Georgia on Sunday. Luis Enrique’s side had to come from behind to take the victory and had looked set to drop points until Dani Olmo’s 92nd-minute...

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Dembele on target in France win

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images The forward netted his first international goal since 2018 Ousmane Dembele celebrated his return to the international fold with his first competitive goal for France in World Cup qualifying on Sunday. The Barcelona forward struck the opener after 19 minutes against Kazakhstan with a powerful low shot across goal from just inside...

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Barca ready to renew Dembele, Ilaix & Mingueza - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images New contracts will be offered in April Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer contract extensions to Ousmane Dembele, Ilaix Moriba, and Oscar Mingueza as the club looks to the future. The club has decided that renewing all three players is now a priority and is hoping to have everything signed, sealed and delivered in...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 March 2021

Photo by Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Present and future: Ansu (III) - FC Barcelona Ansu Fati is destined to be a great player in the future, and is a tireless goal scorer. He's already shown all he is capable of during his first steps as an FC Barcelona player, although...

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Mingueza sees red on Spain Under-21 debut

Photo by Marcio Machado/Getty Images The defender was sent off against Italy Spain Under-21s were left fuming after a 0-0 draw with Italy on Saturday that saw three players sent off, including Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza. The 21-year-old was dismissed on his international debut in a controversial incident in the 86th minute, although it looks a poor call from the referee...

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Todibo: It sucks to go to Barca and not play

Photo by John Berry/Getty Images The defender has been talking about the Catalan giants Jean-Clair Todibo has been talking about his time at Barcelona and has once again lamented the lack of opportunities he was given at the Camp Nou. The French defender is currently on loan at Nice. He moved back back to the Ligue 1 sdde in January after making no impression at Benfica...

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Xavi says Joachim Low would be a good fit for Barcelona

Photo by Matthias Hangst - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The coach will leave his post with Germany in the summer Barcelona legend Xavi has been talking about his former club and how he thinks Germany boss Joachim Low would be a good fit for the Catalan giants. Low confirmed at the start of the month that he would be stepping down from his post with Die Mannschaft after this...

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Barcelona to have two home shirts next season?

Photo by Gerard Franco/DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images One for La Liga and one for the Champions League? Barcelona may end up having two home shirts for next season and will wear one in La Liga and the Copa del Rey and the other in the Champions League, according to Mundo Deportivo. We’ve already seen images of the first one which is, frankly, a bit of a shocker. FC...

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5 players Barca need to sell to bring in Haaland

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Clear out required at the Camp Nou This summer’s transfer window, perhaps more than any other in Barcelona’s recent history, is likely to be one of their most important. Even before it opens, Joan Laporta will have to demonstrate to Lionel Messi that he will have the means to back up his statements that the No.10 will be provided with a...

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