‘We’re in love with him’ - Pique tells Barca to renew Dembele

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images The forward’s future remains uncertain Gerard Pique has joined the growing chorus of Barcelona players calling for the club to renew forward Ousmane Dembele. The attacker is out of contract in the summer and his future remains unclear with speculation continuing to fly about regarding possible next moves. Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba,...

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‘Everyone knows it’s out there’ - Marsch talks Raphinha rumors

Photo by George Wood/Getty Images The winger is wanted at the Camp Nou Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has been asked about Raphinha amid speculation the winger is wanted at Barcelona at the end of the season. Marsch says he’s well aware of the rumors that are flying about and admits he wants the Brazilian to stay for “as long as possible.” Here’s what he’s had to say: “Despite...

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‘He lied to Messi and me’ - Pique rips president Bartomeu

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Strong words from the defender Gerard Pique has had a pop at Josep Maria Bartomeu and accused the former Barcelona president of lying to him and Lionel Messi over the Barcagate scandal. The defender did not hold back when talking about Bartomeu and said the 59-year-old denied all knowledge of the scandal when he asked him...

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Miralem Pjanic raves about Pedri and Gavi

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The duo have come in for some big praise Miralem Pjanic has been talking about Barcelona and has been full of praise for young midfielders Gavi and Pedri. The two teenagers are already regulars at the Camp Nou and Pjanic says he has not been surprised to see Gavi break into the first team. “The first time I saw him in training...

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Barcelona tipped to sign Bayern teenager Kenan Yildiz

Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images The youngster will join Barca B Barcelona are being tipped to sign 16-year-old midfielder Kenan Yildiz from Bayern Munich ahead of the 2022-23 season. Sky in Germany are reporting there are “concrete” talks between the two sides and the Catalans are “very close” to completing a deal. Yildiz is represented by the same agency that looks...

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‘Historic day for football & society’ - Xavi hails Barca Femeni

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The coach was at the Camp Nou to watch the Clasico win Xavi hailed Barcelona Femeni after watching the team beat Real Madrid 5-2 to book their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League. The men’s coach was part of the record 91,553 crowd that packed out the Camp Nou to watch the Clasico on Wednesday evening. Xavi...

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Barcelona Femeni break women’s football attendance record

Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Just wow. Barcelona Femeni made more history on Wednesday during their Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid. The match broke the attendance record for a women’s match with 91, 553 spectators packed into the Camp Nou to watch the game. Barca fans enjoyed a night to remember too as the hosts ran out 5-2...

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Barça 5-2 Madrid (UWCL): Recap

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A historic night for women’s football, and an amazing win for the world’s best team Barcelona have advanced to the Women’s Champions League semi-finals thanks to a memorable 5-2 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarterfinal tie, in front of almost 92,000 fans at Camp Nou in a historic night for women’s football. The largest...

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El Clásico (UWCL): LIVE BLOG!

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Join us for a historic Barcelona Femení adventure! WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth is the site of a historic match tonight as Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League quarterfinal tie. This is the first-ever women’s El Clásico at Barça’s home, and the first Barça Femení...

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Xavi to get involved with Gavi’s new Barca contract - report

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The coach is set to get involved Barcelona coach Xavi will reportedly speak to Gavi’s agent shortly in a bid to seal the youngster’s new contract at the Camp Nou. The Catalans are trying to secure the futures of both Gavi and Ronald Araujo but haven’t yet managed to agree an extension with either player. Diario Sport...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 March 2022

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Second session of the week - FC Barcelona After Monday's afternoon session, Xavi Hernández's squad trained on Tuesday morning local time at the Ciutat Esportiva with all the available players from the first team as well as U19A goalkeeper Ander Astralaga. Hola Camp Nou!...

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El Clásico (UWCL): Preview

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Camp Nou hosts a historic women’s match, and Barça look to win El Clásico again and move on to the semi-finals FC Barcelona Femení vs Real Madrid Femenino Competition/Round: UEFA Women’s Champions League, Quarterfinals, Leg 2 First Leg Result: Barcelona 3-1 Real Madrid Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Asisat Oshoala, Mariona...

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Leeds chief talks Raphinha amid Barca rumors

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images The winger is wanted at the Camp Nou Leeds United’s director of football, Victor Orta, has been talking about Raphinha’s release clause amid speculation the winger is wanted at Barcelona. There have been reports that Raphinha has a €75m clause in his contract that drops to €25m if Leeds are relegated from the Premier League. However,...

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Barcelona want to restart Dembele contract talks - reports

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The saga continues.... The Ousmane Dembele transfer saga could be about to take yet another twist with reports emerging that Barcelona want to restart contract negotiations with the Frenchman’s agent. Diario Sport are reporting the Catalans have been in touch with Moussa Sissoko and want to talk about keeping hold...

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Laporta confirms Mbappe and Haaland deals unlikely

Photo by John Berry/Getty Images The chief has been talking rumors Joan Laporta has confirmed what we all sort of knew. The Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland transfer sweepstakes doesn’t really involve Barcelona. The two darlings of the summer transfer window have been linked with Barcelona, more so in the case of Haaland. However, we all knew that it was unlikely. The financial...

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Laporta says Joao Felix was a Barcelona target in the summer

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The president wanted a swap with Antoine Griezmann If there’s one thing I enjoy, it's a nice retrospective transfer topic. This time around, we get none other than Joan Laporta confirming that Barcelona indeed targeted Joao Felix in the summer. “I really like Joao Felix. It’s a pleasure to see him playing football. Last summer we were working...

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Barcelona could include Trincao in Raphinha deal - report

Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images Leeds won’t let the Brazilian go easily Barcelona continue to be linked with a move for Leeds United attacker Raphinha ahead of the summer transfer window. The latest update on the Brazilian comes from Mundo Deportivo who reckon Francisco Trincao could be used as part of the deal. Raphinha is thought to be keen to come to Barca but Leeds...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 March 2022

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors The week ahead for FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona The players on international duty are returning to Xavi's squad little by little as the team get ready for the weekend's visit of Sevilla in La Liga Ansu Fati back training with the squad - FC Barcelona The first team...

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Laporta says Barca are not considering a Messi return

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images ‘We are building a new team’ Barcelonap resident Joan Laporta has pretty much ruled out the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Camp Nou in the summer. There have been a few whispers recently that Messi isn’t happy at Paris Saint-Germain and wants to come home after just a year in the French capital. Laporta has now addressed...

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Pedri on Gavi: Let’s hope we can be a duo like Xavi and Iniesta

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The midfielder has talked up his teammate Pedri has been talking about his Barcelona team-mate and fellow midfielder Gavi while on international duty with Spain. The 19-year-old says he has a great relationship with Gavi and also responded to comparisons with Andres Iniesta and Xavi. “Let’s hope we can be a duo...

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Puyol offers Barca Femeni advice before UWCL Clasico

Photo By Marc Graupera Aloma/Europa Press via Getty Images The former captain is a big fan of the women’s team Carles Puyol was back at Barcelona on Monday and dropped in to have a chat with the women’s team ahead of their Champions League Clasico second leg against Real Madrid. Barca Femeni will welcome their fierce rivals to a sold out Camp Nou on Wednesday for the second...

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Gavi’s new Barca contract is just a ‘matter of time’ - report

Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images The midfielder wants to renew Barcelona are reportedly closing in on securing Gavi’s long-term future by agreeing a contract extension with the 17-year-old. The latest update comes from Fabrizio Romano who reckons it’s only a matter of time before the Catalans confirm Gavi’s new deal. Here’s what he’s had to say in his transfer...

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Ansu Fati returns to Barcelona training after injury

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The striker is back home Barcelona received a huge boost on Monday as Ansu Fati made his long-awaited return to first-team training after injury. The teenager has been in Madrid recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered in January but is now back home and closing in on a return to action. Fati reportedly undertook...

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Marcos Alonso reacts to Barcelona transfer rumors

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender would be happy to return to Spain It’s no secret that Barcelona want and need to bring in some more depth at the full-back position this summer. The lack of depth and aging quality they have will eventually lead to more injury problems as competition increases again next year. One of the players that...

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Ousmane Dembele is a ‘crazily good player,’ says Pedri

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Big praise from the midfielder There are plenty of players who have made a massive impact on the Barcelona resurgence over the last few months. Two of the most exciting players to leave their mark are Pedri and Ousmane Dembele. Pedri has been a known commodity since before Xavi arrived, but Dembele struggled to find a place....

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FC Barcelona News: 28 March 2022

Photo by George Wood/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Adama, 'La Fletxa' - FC Barcelona The winger returns to Barça just as quick and as strong as ever and now with the experience of having played in England to help as he is back at his boyhood club Betis Deportivo 1-2 Barça B: Second win in a row - FC Barcelona After the 2-1 win against UE...

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Former coach tells Barcelona what to expect from Kessie

Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images ‘He could score 8-9 goals per season’ Franck Kessie is expected to join Barcelona in the summer on a free transfer after reportedly agreeing a move to the Camp Nou on a four-year deal. The midfielder’s former coach, Massimo Drago, has spoken out about the midfielder and told Barcelona what they can expect from the Ivorian. “Although...

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Xavi’s appointment was a ‘masterstroke’ - Gerrard

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The former Liverpool man is impressed Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard came up against Barcelona at the weekend in the legends match between the two sides. The Aston Villa boss scored in the game which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Catalans thanks to goals from Giovanni Silva and Rivaldo. Gerrard spoke about Barcelona after the...

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The return of Ansu Fati is a look at Barca’s true future

Photo by Stanislav Vedmid/DeFodi Images via Getty Imagess Another weapon on the way for Xavi to integrate Ansu Fati has been given the green light to return to training after being out three months with a hamstring injury, and Barcelona fans will be asking themselves what they did to deserve so much happiness. If things go according to plan, we could reportedly see him back...

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Barcelona closing in on a move for Raphinha?

Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Ousmane Dembele’s replacement? Barcelona’s interest in Leeds United attacker Raphinha appears to be getting pretty serious with the latest reports suggesting personal terms have been agreed. Diario Sport have the latest update and reckon Barca have agreed a salary with the Brazilian and terms on a five-year contract. Raphinha has decided...

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Laporta says Barca want ‘as least’ four players this summer

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Another intriguing transfer window awaits Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed the club want to sign at least four players in the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants are, as usual, being linked with dozens of players currently and Laporta suggested it will be a busy window for the club. “[It’s] more or less determined....

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This Week in Barça B: Temporary Relief

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images A crucial win in a relegation six-pointer before another big game at the bottom In what has become a predictably depressing season filled with bad result after another, Barcelona B have one job now: not get relegated. It’s certainly not what they were hoping for at the start of the season, but it’s the only task ahead of them. When...

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Ferran Torres on target in Spain’s win over Albania

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Another international goal for the Barca forward Ferran Torres continued his fine form for Spain on Saturday as he netted in a 2-1 win for Luis Enrique’s side over Albania at the RCDE Stadium. The January signing started the game along with Barcelona teammates Eric Garcia and Pedri and played the whole 90 minutes of the...

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Barcelona offer update on Sergi Roberto’s future

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images ‘At the moment this is in the hands of the representatives’ Sergi Roberto’s future at Barcelona remains uncertain with the 30-year-old out of contract at the end of the season and yet to renew his current deal. President Joan Laporta said back in September the extension was “done” and has now offered another update where...

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Laporta: Araujo & Gavi contract talks are ‘on the right track’

Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images ‘Everything is going perfectly normally ‘ Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been discussingRonald Araujo and Gavi and says contract renewals for both players are on the right track. There have been plenty of conflicting reports flying about regarding negotiations with both players over the last few weeks. It’s thought that both...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 March 2022

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Laporta: “We have no news that Dembélé wants to continue” | Mundo Deportivo Barcelona president Joan Laporta has praised Ousmane Dembele but says he has not heard from the Frenchman regarding whether he wants to stay at the club. Kick off times announced for Cádiz and Real...

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Alba says he’s been surprised by Barca’s young stars

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The left-back was asked about Pedri and Gavi Jordi Alba has been talking about Barcelona’s young players ahead of Spain’s friendly against Albania on Saturday. The Barcelona left-back will captain the Spain side in the absence of Sergio Busquets and could line up alongside team-mates such as Gavi, Pedri, Eric Garcia,...

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