What do Spain need to qualify for the last 16?

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images La Roja are top of Group E Spain sit top of Group E ahead of the final round of group fixtures after opening up with a 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica and a 1-1 draw with Germany. La Roja finish off their group campaign against Japan and just need a point to make it through. However, it’s an interesting group as all four teams can still progress...

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Jordi Cruyff says he’s been monitoring Mohammed Kudus

Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images But the club aren’t thinking of a transfer yet Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff has admitted he’s been monitoring Mohammed Kudus who has impressed at the World Cup with Ghana. Kudus scored twice against South Korea last time out and Cruyff admits he’s been following the youngster for some time now. “I saw him play a year ago and...

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Kessie’s agent insists midfielder is not planning on leaving

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The rumor mill has claimed he could return to Italy Franck Kessie’s agent has once again come out and hit back at speculation the midfielder is thinking of leaving Barcelona already. Recent rumors have claimed Kessie could head back to Italy and sign for Inter after failing to impress in the early months of his Barca...

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Cucurella admits returning to Barcelona would be ‘very nice’

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Marc Cucurella joined Chelsea just last summer, but a return home has certainly crossed his mind. After a high-profile £63m move from Brighton in the summer, Cucurella has failed to really shine at Stamford Bridge. Very similar to Franck Kessie at Barcelona, a talented player who just hasn’t quite fit into the system yet. In...

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World Cup 2022 Live Blog: Day 11

Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images Join us to follow and comment all the fun from Day 11 of the 2022 World Cup! WELCOME TO DAY 11 OF THE 2022 WORLD CUP!!! The end of the group stage is only three days away, and the decisive games are coming thick and fast in Qatar as we prepare for what promises to be an incredible knockout stage. Four teams qualified on Tuesday...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2022

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Memphis and Frenkie into the last 16 as group winners to play the USA - FC Barcelona The Netherlands national team, including blaugranes Memphis and Frenkie de Jong, have made it to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A 2-0 victory for the Dutch over hosts Qatar...

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Busquets talks Barcelona future amid Inter Miami rumors

Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The captain has had his say Sergio Busquets has opened up on his future amid speculation he is set to leave Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season and move to Inter Miami. The captain has said once again that he has not made a decision on his future just yet but admits that he is tempted by...

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Cruyff on January transfers: We know what we want to do

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The sporting director talks transfers Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff says the club know what they want to do in the January transfer window but acknowledged signings may be impossible. The Catalans have been linked with a host of players as usual but may have to trim the squad before they can add any new signings. Cruyff...

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Xavi on Messi return: Who wouldn’t want to train him?

Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images The coach has been asked about the GOAT Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has been asked about the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona and made it clear he’d be more than happy to be reunited with the GOAT. Messi’s future is making headlines during the World Cup with the rumor mill claiming he was off to Inter Miami...

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World Cup 2022 Live Blog: Day 10

Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Join us to follow and comment all the fun from Day 10 of the 2022 World Cup! WELCOME TO DAY 10 OF THE 2022 WORLD CUP! The group stage is fast approaching its end after a week and a half of brilliant action in Qatar, and today we’ll begin learning which 16 teams will face each other in the knockout stages. Two groups...

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Kounde happy playing right-back for France at World Cup

Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The defender has been talking about his performances Jules Kounde says he’s happy playing at right-back for France at the World Cup after taking over from Benjamin Pavard for Les Bleus. The Barcelona defender has previously made it clear he prefers to play in the heart of the defense but says he’s happy to play on the...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 November 2022

Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors What do FC Barcelona's World Cup players need to do to get out of the group? - FC Barcelona With just one game remaining in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, we are now ever close to finding out which countries and which Barça players may make it to the last 16 of the...

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Maturing Dembele’s form is great news for Barca

Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images What price another World Cup winners’ medal? There’s always been chatter surrounding Ousmane Dembele, and some of it not too complimentary. In this column previously, I’ve certainly been guilty of dwelling on the more negative aspects of his game. But credit where it’s due. The Frenchman has done a real job of late of shutting mouths. Including...

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Dest ‘want to convince’ Milan to sign him permanently - report

Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images The defender is on loan Sergino Dest is reportedly growing increasingly confident he can persuade AC Milan to sign him permanently from Barcelona at the end of the season. The USMNT defender hasn’t enjoyed the best start to life with the Rossoneri, and has only made one Serie A start, but thinks he can turn things around. Dest is said...

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Lionel Messi to stay in Europe ‘at least until 2024’ - report

Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images The rumors keep on coming Lionel Messi is being tipped to stay in European football “at least until 2024” following speculation about a potential move to Inter Miami. The Sunday Times reported that Messi was close to agreeing a deal with the MLS side, but his representative has since come out and described the rumor as “fake news.” The...

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Germany players ask Spain for a favor after World Cup draw

Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images There’s one round of fixtures left in Group E Germany players are reportedly hoping Spain will do them a favor in the final round of fixtures in Group E at the World Cup. The two sides played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday which leaves Luis Enrique’s needing just a point to qualify from their final game against Japan. However, Germany have...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2022

Photo by Eric Alonso - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Atlético Madrid 1–6 Barça Women: Capital victory - FC Barcelona Barça continued their unbeaten run in with a comprehensive 6-1 win away from home at Atlético Madrid thanks to goals from Crnogorčević, Mapi León, Lucy Bronze, Paralluelo (2) and Engen. The blaugranes' ended...

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World Cup 2022 Live Blog: Day 9

Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images Join us to follow and comment all the fun from Day 9 of the 2022 World Cup! WELCOME TO DAY 9 OF THE 2022 WORLD CUP!!! We are into the second week of group stage action in Qatar, and things are really starting to take shape as we get closer and closer to the knockout stages. The ninth day of games brings us a few of the favorites looking to...

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Messi’s camp respond to Inter Miami transfer talk

Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images The GOAT’s future is uncertain Lionel Messi’s future continues to be in the headlines with a report over the weekend claiming the GOAT was close to agreeing a move to Inter Miami at the end of the season when he’s a free agent. However, those rumors have been quickly quashed by Messi’s ‘representative’ Marcelo Mendez. He has told CNN...

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Alba: Spain did a ‘good job’ against Germany

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images The two teams drew 1-1 in Qatar Jordi Alba felt Spain did a good job against Germany despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Hansi Flick’s side on Sunday. Spain took the lead through Alvaro Morata but were denied victory when Niclas Fullkrug struck to earn Germany their first point. Alba shared his thoughts after the game and is...

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Luis Enrique defends ‘spectacular’ Busquets and Alba

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The coach has full faith in the duo Spain boss Luis Enrique defended Barcelona duo Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets after the team’s 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup on Sunday. Both players have come in for criticism this season but remain key players for Luis Enrique, with Jordi Alba picking up an assist for Alvaro...

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Spain vs Germany: Preview & How to Watch

Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The marquee matchup of the group stage could see La Roja through and the Germans sent home The marquee matchup of the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage is here: this Sunday night at the Al Bay Stadium in Al Khor, Spain and Germany face off in the second round of matches in Group E. And if this was already a big deal...

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Barcelona think it will be ‘very difficult’ to land Endrick - report

Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images Finances are a problem once again The race for Brazilian sensation Endrick is hotting up, with Barcelona coach Xavi admitting over the weekend that the Catalans have been in talks with the teenager about a future move. Real Madrid and PSG have also been linked with the attacker and Palmeiras are said to be rubbing their hands together...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 November 2022

Photo by Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça Atlètic 0–2 CD Numancia: Winning spell interrupted - FC Barcelona The reserves have lost at home for the second time this season, this time against Numància (1-2) with two goals in the first ten minutes giving the blaugrana youngsters a mountain to climb. And...

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Lewandowski opens up on how much first World Cup goal means to him

Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images The attacker was on target on Saturday Robert Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia and has spoken about how much the goal means to him. The Barcelona striker struck in a 2-0 win that keeps Poland’s hopes of qualification to the knockout stages alive. Here’s what he made ot if all: “I think the older I get the...

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Xavi gives his verdict on World Cup 2022 so far

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The coach has been impressed by several teams Barcelona coach Xavi has offered his verdict on World Cup 2022 so far and admits he’s been impressed by Spain. La Roja opened up their campaign in Qatar by hammering Costa Rica 7-0 which Xavi thinks was the best performance of the tournament so far. “Spain is the team that has played the best,...

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Hansi Flick praises Barca trio ahead of crunch Spain clash

Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The midfielders have impressed the coach Germany boss Hansi Flick has been full of praise for Barcelona midfielders Sergio Busquets, Pedri and Gavi ahead of Sunday’s World Cup showdown with Spain. Die Mannschaft head into the match after a shock defeat to Japan, while Spain ran riot against Costa Rica in their opener. Flick...

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World Cup 2022 Live Blog: Day 7

Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Join us to follow and comment all the fun from Day 7 of the 2022 World Cup! WELCOME TO DAY 7 OF THE WORLD CUP!!! The first week of play in Qatar has been full of fascinating games and results, and this is really shaping up to be a fantastic group stage with more and more surprises to come. The second round of games continues...

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Spain’s bid for World Cup glory has a Barca flavour again

Photo by Youssef Loulidi/Fantasista/Getty Images Brilliant Blaugranes in Qatar A decade or so ago, when ‘tiki taka’ was very much in vogue, the Spanish national team had a distinctly Barcelona flavour to it. Indeed, La Roja danced to a blaugrana beat during what was, to date, their golden period. Barca players were such a dominant presence under Vicente Del Bosque’s stewardship,...

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Barcelona’s Pablo Torre picks up ankle injury - report

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The midfielder is sidelined Pablo Torre had been expected to feature for Barca Atletic during the World Cup but will sit out Saturday’s game against Numancia because of an ankle injury. The midfielder featured as a late substitute for Spain Under-21s against Japan last week which meant he missed Barca Atletic’s 2-0 win over Athletic Club...

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Eggs, orgies and added time: Luis Enrique’s best World Cup quotes

Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The Spain boss has been sharing his thoughts on Twitch Spain coach Luis Enrique has been entertaining fans on and off the pitch at World Cup 2022 in Qatar so far. His team thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening game, while away from the action he’s been having some fun with some live streams. Here’s a look at some of...

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Pod World Cup Review: Brazilian brilliance & England-US stalemate

Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images Talking all things Qatar 2022 Today on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, we got a quick under ten-minute rundown of matchday 5 and 6 of the 2022 World Cup. Let’s recap the day’s matches and look forward to a full slate tomorrow. On matchday 5 and 6 we were treated to a flurry of excellent matches. From Portugal almost blowing a match...

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De Jong: Ecuador draw is a ‘good wake-up call’

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images The two teams drew 1-1 on Friday Frenkie de Jong spoke out about his Netherlands team’s World Cup chances after the Dutch side were held to a 1-1 draw on Friday by Ecuador. The Dutch side took an early lead through Cody Gakpo but were denied all three points when Enner Valencia equalized. Louis van Gaal’s side are still in good...

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France hoping for more from Dembele ahead of Denmark test

Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Didier Deschamps has praised the forward Ousmane Dembele opened up his World Cup campaign for France with an assist in the 4-1 win over Australia and coach Didier Deschamps is hoping for more from the Barcelona forward. France are back in action in Qatar against Denmark on Saturday, and Deschamps spoke ahead of the game about Dembele’s improved...

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