Barca ready to take ‘drastic’ action with Umtiti - report

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The defender is not wanted at the Camp Nou Barcelona are reportedly willing to take “drastic action” with defender Samuel Umtiti and have a couple of ideas of how to offload the unwanted Frenchman. The center-back has been deemed surplus to requirements by the Catalan giants who are determined to remove the Frenchman...

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Leeds United tipped to sign Junior Firpo this week

Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images The left-back could be packing his bags Leeds United are close to signing FC Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo, according to The Athletic. Left-back is a priority for the English club and they see Firpo as their number one choice. A medical is expected to be performed in Leeds before confirming the transfer. The 24-year-old has...

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Barcelona offer Sergio Busquets 50% wage cut amid economic crisis

Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Catalans cannot afford to keep paying big wages FC Barcelona are offering a new deal for Sergio Busquets that includes cutting his wages in half, as the Catalans attempt to survive an economic crisis after the coronavirus pandemic. As per a new report, Busquets would extend his contract from two years to four...

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Pep recommends Luis Enrique for a Barca return - report

Photo by Martin Rose - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The coach has been chatting with Joan Laporta Former Barcelona manager and current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly commented yet again on his old club this week. Pep is usually asked about the managerial situation and gives some sort of nonsense answer. This time around he recommended Spain’s current savior...

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Barcelona kick off 2021-22 La Liga season against Real Sociedad

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images The fixtures for the new campaign have been set Barcelona will begin the 2021-22 La Liga season with a visit from Real Sociedad on Sunday, August 15. The fixtures for the new campaign have been confirmed on Wednesday with Barca facing Imanol Alguacil’s side first up. The game takes place at the Camp Nou and will, fingers crossed,...

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Inter keen on Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto?

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A fresh new transfer rumor Serie A champions Inter are reportedly interested in signing Sergi Roberto and have been in touch with Barcelona to talk about a possible transfer. The Nerazzurri are after a replacement for Achraf Hakimi who is set to move to French side Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth around €70 million. The news comes from...

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Laporta calls for calm over Messi contract extension

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The captain’s current deal is about to expire Lionel Messi’s contract at Barcelona expires at midnight tonight but president Joan Laporta is remaining calm about the whole situation. The president was met by various reporters at the club on Wednesday and, according to Mundo Deportivo, had a couple of words for those...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 June 2021

Photo by Jonathan Bartolozzi/Olympique de Marseille via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors First two preseason friendlies confirmed | FC Barcelona Barcelona have confirmed two pre-season friendlies ahead of the new season. The team will play Nastic on July 21 and Girona on July 24 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Rafa Marquez to take over Barcelona’s...

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Pedri’s excellence and Lenglet’s season to forget are major headaches for Barcelona

Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images Two differing trajectories... Two opposite sides of the same coin. On the one hand we have Pedri. An absolute shining star for club and country and, injuries permitting, sure to go on and become a legend for both. On the other is Clement Lenglet. A defender who, on his day, deserves his place at the heart of the Barcelona and French...

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Barcelona don’t want Pedri heading to Olympics - report

Photo by Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The youngster has been included in the Spain squad Barcelona have reportedly been in touch with the RFEF to request that young midfielder Pedri does not head off to the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The 18-year-old has been included in the 22-man squad for the tournament which starts in July shortly after the end of Euro...

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Barcelona looking into a Sergi Roberto contract extension - report

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A two-year deal is being considered One of the many players who seem to be involved in a different sort of rumor each summer is Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto. The Barca midfielder seems to be either among the massive list of players Barcelona are planning on selling or a key part of the future. This time around it's a bit in between. Barcelona...

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Sweden vs Ukraine: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The final game of the Round of 16 is here! It’s time for the final match of the Euro 2020 Round of 16! The knockout stages have been amazing so far, and we conclude the Last Sixteen with the least glamourous but a very intriguing tie between Sweden and Ukraine in Glasgow. Sweden come into this one as the favorites after a...

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Lautaro seems to have worn Messi’s good luck charm before scoring

Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images Martínez was in a goal drought but scored with his first touch since apparently receiving the gift Lautaro Martínez scored a fortunate goal against Bolivia that ended his personal goal drought for Argentina, with his first touch after coming in as a substitute in the albiceleste’s 4-1 win. The striker was presented with an open net from...

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OFFICIAL: Konrad leaves Barcelona for Marseille

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The teeenager has moved on a permanent transfer Barcelona confirmed on Tuesday that Konrad de la Fuente has left the Camp Nou and moved to Ligue 1 side Marseille. The transfer has been rumored for a few days now but has finally been made official with the 19-year-old going for a fee of €3 million. Here’s the official...

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England vs Germany: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Join us for a huge game at Wembley! It’s time for the conclusion of the Euro 2020 Round of 16! It has been a spectacular knockout stage so far in these European Championships, and four teams fight for the final two spots in the quarterfinals today. We begin with the big one at Wembley Stadium, as England face Germany...

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Barcelona confirm Matheus Fernandes has been released

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The Brazilian’s contract has been terminated Barcelona have confirmed they have terminated the contract of Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes. Here’s the club’s official, and pretty brief, statement: “FC Barcelona has informed Brazilian player Matheus Fernandes that the club no longer requires his services and is terminating the contract...

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Barcelona trio called into Spain squad for Tokyo Olympics

Photo by Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images It’s a busy summer for the youngsters Barcelona trio Eric Garcia, Pedri, and Oscar Mingueza have all been called into the Spain squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Luis de la Fuente has called up 22 players for the tournament which is due to start in Japan next month. Here’s the full list: OFICIAL | ¡¡¡ESTA ES NUESTRA...

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Barcelona receive offer from Granada for Alena - report

Photo by Fermin Rodriguez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder is out of contract in 2022 Barcelona have reportedly received an offer from Granada for midfielder Carles Alena and are currently thinking it over. According to Catalunya Radio, Granada have made an offer “based on variables” that would also include a percentage of any future sale. Alena is out of...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 June 2021

Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Messi sets Argentina appearances mark in Copa America match vs. Bolivia | ESPN Lionel Messi became Argentina’s most capped player of all time when he made his 148th appearance for his country against Bolivia. Leeds in advanced talks with Barcelona to sign Junior Firpo | Marca Premier League...

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Messi shines as Argentina cruise past Bolivia in group stage finale

Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images The captain set an appearance record and put on a show Lionel Messi and Argentina are through to the Copa América quarterfinals as Group A winners thanks to an easy 3-0 victory over Bolivia in the group stage finale in cold, rainy Cuiabá. Messi set the all-time appearance record with his 148th cap for his country, and he marked...

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Barcelona make offer to renew Ousmane Dembélé’s deal - report

Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images FC Barcelona will offer 50% of what he currently earns FC Barcelona have sent an offer to renew Ousmane Dembélé’s contract, which would bring down his wage by a considerable amount, according to the latest reports. The French winger is currently out with a long term injury suffered on national team duty. It has...

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Bolivia vs Argentina: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images Messi, Agüero and the Albiceleste finish the group stage looking to clinch first place Welcome to the Copa America group stage finale! The final two group matches take place at the same time to conclude Group A and we’ll find out the four quarterfinal matches at the end of the night. Argentina face Bolivia in Cuiabá, knowing that they’re...

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Umtiti agrees for the first time to leave Barcelona

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images He could join another team on loan - Olympique de Marseille Samuel Umtiti has reportedly agreed to leave FC Barcelona in order to get his career back on track. The World Cup winner has been ravaged by persistent knee injuries that have kept him away from his best form, and the Catalans have been anxious to find someone...

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Griezmann, France knocked out of Euro 2020 on penalties

Photo by FRANCK FIFE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Les Bleus had a 3-1 lead but let it slip and are gone from the tournament at the Round of 16 Euro 2020 might just be the best international tournament in recent history, and we’re not even done with the Round of 16 yet. A tournament full of great knockout matches saw another classic and another upset on Monday as defending World...

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Sergio Busquets wins two man of the match awards in a row

Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images In his only two games so far, the Spanish captain has shown his quality Sergio Busquets has been named man of the match once again, making it two out of the two games he has played in the European Championship. The Spain captain missed the first two games due to a positive coronavirus test, but since recovering, he has helped la roja...

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Spain beat Croatia in Euro 2020 classic, advance to quarterfinals

Photo by Martin Rose - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Game of the tournament. Maybe the game of all tournaments. The Euro 2020 knockout stage has been fantastic so far, and the first Round of 16 match on Monday didn’t disappoint either. Spain and Croatia gave us an asbolute instant classic in Copenhagen, and La Roja came away with an incredible 5-3 win after 120 minutes of memorable...

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France vs Switzerland: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Christian Preda/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Antoine Griezmann and Les Bleus face a good Swiss team looking for a place in the quarterfinals It’s time for the second Euro 2020 Round of 16 match of the day! After a sensational clash between Croatia and Spain, it’s time for France and Switzerland to find a way to follow that. And there are two Barcelona players...

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Barca confirm Dembele out for four months after surgery

Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Another long lay-off for the Frenchman Barcelona announced on Monday that Ousmane Dembele has undergone “successful” surgery on a knee injury and will now be out of action for four months. Dembele suffered the injury while on international duty with France at Euro 2020 after coming on as a substitute against Hungary. The...

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Croatia vs Spain: LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Luis Enrique’s troops face a tough test on the road to the quarterfinals It’s time for Spain vs Croatia in the Euro 2020 Round of 16! Luis Enrique and his troops face a tough test against the 2018 World Cup runners-up on the road to the quarterfinals. We’ve already seen the Netherlands and Portugal exit the tournament...

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Junior Firpo close to leaving Barcelona for Leeds - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The defender is wanted by the Premier League side Junior Firpo looks to be finally closing in on an exit from Barcelona and could be heading to the Premier League and Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United. Sport reckon Leeds have “convinced” Firpo to head to Elland Road and a transfer could even be sealed “within the next 48 hours.” The...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 June 2021

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Lluís Cortés announces decision to step down as manager | FC Barcelona Lluis Cortes has stepped down as manager of Barcelona Femeni after winning the treble in 2020-21. The coach says he does not have the energy to continue. West Ham need to offer player pay rise to...

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No rest for Lionel Messi at the Copa America

Photo by Gustavo Pagano/Getty Images The captain will play against Bolivia Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed at his news conference on Sunday that Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will both start Monday’s final group game at the Copa America. La Albiceleste have already secured their place in the next round which had led to suggestions that Messi could be rested against...

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Frenkie de Jong tries to explain Netherlands’ Euro 2020 exit

Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images The midfielder’s season is finally over Netherlands and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong shared his thoughts on his team’s exit from Euro 2020 after being dumped out of the tournament by the Czech Republic. The Oranje were reduced to 10 men when Matthijs de Ligt saw red early in the second half and went on to lose 2-0 to...

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Lucho praises ‘unique’ Pedri ahead of Spain vs Croatia

Photo by Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The Barcelona midfielder is ‘totally different’ Spain boss Luis Enrique has once again praised Barcelona midfielder Pedri ahead of the team’s last 16 clash with Croatia at Euro 2020. Pedri has started all three of Spain’s games so far and looks set to continue in the starting XI on Monday against the 2018 World Cup finalists. Lucho...

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