IN PICS: Barcelona say farewell to Sergio Busquets

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images The club held a special ceremony at Camp Nou Barcelona gave Sergio Busquets a well-deserved send off in a special ceremony at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. The whole first-team squad were in attendance, along with the coaching staff and president Joan Laporta. Old friends Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol also arrived, while there...

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Balde sends message to fans after ankle injury

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images The left-back is a relieved man Alejandro Balde has sent out a message to Barcelona fans after seeing his season ended by injury. The teenager was forced off in the win over Real Mallorca after sustaining an ankle injury. Barca have since confirmed Balde will be out for 6-7 weeks and the defender is relieved his...

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Lionel Messi gives Barcelona 10 days to confirm his return - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Argentine wants the move to happen quickly Lionel Messi has reportedly given FC Barcelona a deadline to confirm that they will be able to bring him back to the Camp Nou: 10 days. This does not necessarily mean that he would be putting pen to paper in 10 days, but it does suggest he wants Barcelona to move much more...

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Barcelona make Messi signing a top priority - report

Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images The saga continues Barcelona are reportedly making the signing of Lionel Messi a priority this summer over new players. The trajectory of the club’s summer is going to depend greatly on whether or not Messi decides to come home or not. The amount of salary space they’re going to have to dedicate to him if he chooses to come will severely...

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Xavi: Now it depends 99% on Messi

Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images Over to you Leo Xavi has given another interview where he’s talked about Lionel Messi and feels it’s all up to the GOAT whether he returns to Barcelona or not. The Barcelona boss has previously said the doors are wide open for Messi to come home, after his PSG contract expires, although finances are clearly still an issue too. Xavi has...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 May 2023

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Kounde clears up doubt surrounding his future: "I will stay at Barcelona" - SPORT Jules Koundé is more determined than ever to succeed at Barcelona, as he told BeIN sports, with the Frenchman declaring on Tuesday: "My future is at Barcelona, of course." Barcelona...

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Busquets says Rodri is his best replacement at Barcelona

Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images The midfielder’s made his choice Well of all the ideal candidates to be Barcelona’s next Sergio Busquets for the next decade, Rodri is up there as the ideal candidate. That’s at least according to Busquets himself. The Spaniard just played his last match for Barcelona in an emotional affair that also saw Jordi Alba play his final minutes....

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Xavi says Man City stopped Cancelo joining Barca in January

Photo by Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images A deal had been agreed Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has claimed the club had agreed a January loan move for Joao Cancelo but the deal fell through after Manchester City vetoed the transfer. Cancelo ended up moving to Bayern Munch in the winter, but Xavi says he was wanted at the Camp Nou before he headed to Germany. “We wanted...

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Messi’s return to Barca could be in danger as English clubs join race

Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images The forward wants to make a decision quickly Multiple reports have said that Lionel Messi wants to make a decision regarding his future soon, which strongly reduces the chances the Argentine star will make his fairytale return to FC Barcelona. At the moment, the Catalan club has not sent Messi a formal offer because they have not gotten...

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Xavi set to sign new Barcelona contract until 2026 - report

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The deal is almost done Xavi’s renewal at Barcelona is reportedly nearly complete. The Barcelona boss has been in negotiations with the club for weeks now and the details are apparently getting ironed out now the title has been won. The deal will apparently run through June 2026 and allow Xavi to continue at the club...

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Busquets says he’d like to manage Barcelona in the future

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images The midfielder is hoping to return to Camp Nou Sergio Busquets says he would like to return to Barcelona as manager at some point in the future after he’s hung up his boots. The midfielder is set to leave Barcelona after his contract expires and has already revealed he has offers from other clubs. Busquets plans to continue playing...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 May 2023

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Liga clean sheet record matched! - FC Barcelona Against Mallorca, Ter Stegen was unbeaten for the 26th time this season, equalling the feat of Paco Liaño (Deportivo) back in 1993/94 Sergio Busquets: They tell me to do an Alemany but I won't - SPORT Sergio Busquets gave...

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Busquets opens up on his future, says he has ‘3 or 4 offers’

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images But the captain won’t stay in Europe Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has opened on his future after playing for his club for the last time on Sunday against Real Mallorca. The midfielder will depart at the end of the season but is not expected to play in the team’s final game of the campaign at Celta Vigo next...

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End of an era: Camp Nou closes for a much-needed makeover

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images As of Monday new ground is already being broken to make the home of Barca spectacular again Over 88,000 fans were on hand Saturday at the Camp Nou, to say goodbye to a home that has stood tall and proud since its opening in 1957. It was the middle of the Franco era, and Alfredo di Stefano was reigning supreme for...

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Xavi on Messi return: I’m in no doubt that it can happen

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The boss has been discussing the GOAT Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has given a new interview to Sport where he’s talked all about the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club this summer. Speculation continues to rage about Messi’s future, with the Argentina international expected to leave PSG when his contract...

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Amath apologises to Balde for horror tackle

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender has been sidelined Real Mallorca winger Amath Ndiaye has apologised to Alejandro Balde for his awful tackle on the left-back during Sunday’s defeat at the Camp Nou. Balde was forced off in the first half and has now been ruled out for 6-7 weeks with an ankle injury sustained in the tackle. Ndiaye was...

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Five talking points from Barcelona 3-0 Real Mallorca

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Catalans finish off at home with a big win Barca sign off at Camp Nou in style Barcelona played their final game at the Camp Nou until 2024 and signed off in style with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Mallorca Ansu Fati got the party started early before adding a second to make it a good night for the youngster. Gavi...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 May 2023

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona 3–0 Mallorca: A winning farewell - FC Barcelona Ansu Fati (2) and Gavi score the goals in the last game at Spotify Camp Nou before the move to Montjuïc and on a night of farewells for Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets FC Barcelona pays tribute to Sergio Busquets...

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Has Ansu given Barca a message at the most perfect moment?

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Might stay... The question on everyone’s lips will be is it too little, too late? Ansu Fati showed in the space of 24 first-half minutes on Sunday that, given the right kind of service, he still knows where the net is. Both of his goals were taken with aplomb and will hopefully give him back the confidence that’s deserted...

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‘I didn’t expect to receive so much love’ - Jordi Alba

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The left-back is feeling proud Jordi Alba said his goodbyes to Barcelona fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after the team’s 3-0 win over Real Mallorca in La Liga. The left-back left the pitch in tears when he was substituted late on and then spoke to supporters after the game. “I would like to thank everyone, it was an...

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Barça 3-0 Mallorca: Recap

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images A beautiful victory on a beautiful night The last ever game in the history of the current version of the Camp Nou ended with a dominant 3-0 victory for La Liga champions Barcelona, who dominated 10-man Mallorca for 90 minutes and cruised to an easy win while also saying goodbye to two club legends and giving the fans one last show on this...

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Balde carried off for Barcelona after horror challenge

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images Fingers crossed it’s not as bad it looked Alejandro Balde had to be carried off the pitch for Barcelona against Real Mallorca on Sunday at the Camp Nou after being on the end of a horror challenge. The left-back was the victim of a really poor tackle from Amath Ndiaye that saw the Real Mallorca winger shown a straight red card. Balde...

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Barça vs Mallorca: Live Thread

Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Join us for the final Barcelona adventure at Camp Nou! WELCOME TO THE SPOTIFY CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth will host a Barcelona match for the very last time in its current iteration as the La Liga champions welcome Mallorca for their final home game of the season. Barça will not only bid farewell to their...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 May 2023

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça v Mallorca: Farewell for now Spotify Camp Nou - FC Barcelona Barça want to say farewell for now to the Stadium with a win in front of the fans in the final home game this season The squad for the final game at Spotify Camp Nou - FC Barcelona On Sunday, against...

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Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé set to reject PSG - report

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images The French club is said to be interested In France, there is talk that Ousmane Dembélé is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, once again. However, the latest report on the matter says the forward does not want to go to PSG. He wants to stay at Barça and stay under Xavi’s orders. Dembélé has long been linked with PSG. Last year, he did not...

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WATCH: Yamal on target again for Spain at Under-17 Euros

Photo by Ben McShane - Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty Images The teenager is making a big impact Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal continues to impress at the Under-17 Euros in Hungary and scored again for Spain on Saturday. Yamal scored a cracker last time out against Serbia and found the back of the net again with a fine strike as Spain beat Ireland 3-0 in the quarter-finals. Spain...

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Barcelona Atletic set for mini-Clasico after securing promotion play-off spot

Photo by Noelia Deniz/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Great stuff Barcelona Atletico secured their place in the play-offs on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Logrones. Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde and Julian Araujo were in attendance to cheer on Rafa Marquez’s team at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Ells tampoc no s’han volgut perdre el partit! @RonaldAraujo_4 ⚡️ @julian__araujo ️...

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Xavi’s four top defensive midfielders revealed

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images The manager has four players he most covets, but only one seems realistic FC Barcelona manager Xavi has four names he considers to be the best when it comes to replacing Sergio Busquets, although it is understood that only one has a chance of signing for the club. According to the latest rumors, they are: Rodri (Manchester City), Joshua...

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Xavi talks Alba, Busquets and Kounde ahead of Mallorca

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images Here’s the latest from the Barcelona boss Barcelona boss Xavi faced the press on Saturday to discuss his team’s final home game of the season at the Camp Nou. The coach spoke about saying goodbye to Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and the Camp Nou and insisted again there’s no problem with Jules Kounde. Here are the...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 May 2023

Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Return to work ahead of last game at Spotify Camp Nou - FC Barcelona The league title is in the bag and the celebrations are over but Barça still have one objective - to say goodbye to what has been their home for the last 66 years. When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Mallorca - FC Barcelona FC...

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Marquez speaks out ahead of Barca Atletic’s crunch clash

Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images His team need a point to reach the play-offs Rafa Marquez’s Barcelona Atletic head into their final game of the season this weekend needing just a point to secure a place in the play-offs for a place in the second division. Barcelona Atletic take on Logrones on Saturday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff and will be favourites,...

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