Barca’s Noah Darvich set for Under-17 World Cup final

Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The midfielder’s team will face France in Indonesia Barcelona starlet Noah Darvich is preparing for the Under-17 World Cup final after helping Germany secure a spot in Saturday’s showpiece event against France. Darvich is Germany’s captain and has played a key role for his team at the competition. He’s played every match...

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Araujo sends out strong message about Barca future

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The defender loved being captain Ronald Araujo has made it clear just how happy he is to be at Barcelona amid speculation Bayern Munich are keen on the defender. Barcelona are thought to be keen to offer Araujo a contract extension in a bid to keep him at the club, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll need much convincing to put pen to paper. “It’s...

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Joshua Kimmich tipped to stay at Bayern Munich - report

Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Barcelona will continue to track him FC Barcelona still want to bring Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich next year. But it’s understood that Bayern is likely his first option going forward, and he could renew his contract. However, nothing is written in stone and Barcelona will not give up early. Although one thing that does seem certain...

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Revealed: Why Barca players are ‘amazed’ by Cancelo

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The defender’s mentality has impressed Joao Cancelo caught the eye with a superb performance against Porto in the Champions League for Barcelona and has also reportedly stunned his team-mates. Diario AS report the dressing room think he’s a “competitive animal” who is simply immune to criticism and pressure. Barcelona’s coaches have also...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2023

Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Recovery session after emotional win over Porto - FC Barcelona After a magical evening on Tuesday at the Estadi Olímpic against Porto that booked Barça's place in the last 16 of the Champions League, the squad returned to action on Wednesday morning with a recovery session at the...

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How long will Ansu Fati be out for with latest injury?

Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images A fresh blow for the youngster Ansu Fati has suffered yet another injury setback, with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi confirming he’s going to be out for a “long time.” De Zerbi and Brighton haven’t given any more details about the forward’s injury, only that he’s out of action for the foreseeable future. Yet there have been a few updates...

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‘One of the best I’ve ever seen’ - Cancelo goes crazy for De Jong

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The Dutchman has impressed his new team-mate Joao Cancelo hurled some huge praise in Frenkie de Jong’s direction after Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Porto in the Champions League. De Jong has returned to action recently after an ankle injury, and Cancelo made it clear after the game how impressed he’s been by the Dutchman. “I want to say something...

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Imperious Cancelo the hero for Barca on a nervy UCL night

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Job done Once again it was far from a vintage performance from Barcelona, however, sometimes only the result matters and not the manner of the performance. Xavi certainly can’t be happy with the way in which Porto routinely sliced through the Catalan’s midfield and back line, though he’ll be encouraged by the verve in which...

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Barcelona deserve to be in the UCL last 16 - Cancelo

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The defender scored in the win over Porto Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo was thrilled to see his team back in the knockout stages of the Champions League after securing their place with a 2-1 win over Porto. The Catalans have failed to make it out of the group in recent seasons but confirmed their place in the last 16 on...

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Xavi reveals what he told Barca at half-time vs Porto

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Some strong words Xavi Hernandez was thrilled after seeing his Barcelona team beat Porto 2-1 and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Barca had to do it the hard way, after going a goal down, but picked up the three points thanks to goals from Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo. Here’s what Xavi said after the...

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Xavi pulls the strings to get the monkey off Barcelona’s back

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Blaugrana are back in the knockouts of the Champions League  Credit where it’s due in this one. Xavi made the right decisions to help his team take down Porto, and qualify for the next round of the Champions League. Having missed the last two editions, there was a lot of pressure on getting a result in this game....

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2023

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Finishing touches to preparations for the visit of Porto - FC Barcelona Final training session for the Barça squad ahead of their vital fixture against Champions League group H rivals FC Porto. At the Ciutat Esportiva Sergi Roberto trained with the rest of the group in preparation...

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Barça vs Porto: Preview

Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images Barça face a monster European clash needing a win to advance to the knockout rounds and improve the mood FC Barcelona (1st, 9pts) vs FC Porto (2nd, 9pts)* *Standings at the time of writing Competition/Round: 2023-24 Champions League, Group H, Matchday 5 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Gavi (out), Sergi Roberto, Marc-André ter Stegen...

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What do Barcelona need to qualify for UCL last 16?

Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images There’s still work to do Barcelona take on Porto on Tuesday in the Champions League with qualification for the knockout stages still up for grabs in Group H. Barca missed the chance to qualify last time out when they suffered a surprise defeat to Shakhtar, meaning they’ve been joined at the top of the group by Porto on nine points. Shakhtar...

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Barcelona to reignite Kimmich interest in summer

Photo by Ralf Ibing - firo sportphoto/Getty Images Here we go again Barcelona will reportedly reignite their interest in Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich in the summer transfer window. The Catalans were linked with a move for Kimmich last summer, which did not go down well with Bayern, and are apparently set to try again at the end of the season. Diario AS are now reporting...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 November 2023

Photo by DAX Images/BSR Agency/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Recovery session as thoughts turn to the Champions League - FC Barcelona Sergi Roberto was the new face during a light session after the draw away to Rayo, with Porto's visit just two days away. Pedri: 'The home fans will be key against Porto' - FC Barcelona Ahead of the Champions...

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How will Barça line up against Porto?

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Barça welcome the second best team in the group with their fate in Europe on the line After a disappointing draw away to Rayo Vallecano in their first game after the international break, Barcelona move on to a monster European clash as they welcome FC Porto the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium for their penultimate Champions League group stage match. The...

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Alguacil tipped to be future Barcelona boss

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The manager is liked by the club’s chiefs Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil has become the latest La Liga manager to be tipped as a potential future manager of the Catalan giants. There’s no suggestion Xavi’s position is in danger right now, despite his team struggling for form, but Diario Sport are reporting how Alguacil seems...

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Three talking points from Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Catalans disappointed again Xavi still can’t beat Rayo Xavi Hernandez’s struggles against Rayo continued with the Barcelona manager failing once again to take three points off Saturday’s opponents. That’s now five without a win for Barcelona since Rayo returned to the Spanish top flight in 2021. Rayo have Xavi’s number...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 November 2023

Photo by Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Rayo Vallecano 1-1 FC Barcelona: Reaction comes too late - FC Barcelona Yet another disappointment at Vallecas as the home side's opener is cancelled out but there's not quite enough to time to complete the comeback Xavi: 'Still time time to turn things round' - FC...

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Same again from Barcelona as season starts to unravel

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Terrible against Rayo Most things will be forgiven by football supporters but getting the basics wrong, particularly when you play for for FC Barcelona, really takes the biscuit. Let’s not get too carried away by a marginally better second half performance at Vallecas because that’s the minimum expected from anyone that...

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Inaki Pena gives his verdict on Rayo’s goal

Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Xavi felt it should have been chalked off Inkai Pena made his first start of the season for Barcelona against Rayo but couldn’t keep a clean sheet as the visitors were held to a 1-1 draw. The youngster came in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen but was beaten by Unai Lopez for the opening goal five minutes before...

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Ter Stegen offers fitness update after missing Barca vs Rayo

Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images The goalkeeper is feeling optimistic Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has sent out a positive message after missing the team’s clash with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday. The Germany international was replaced in the starting XI by Inaki Pena and there are fears Ter Stegen may not make the midweek Champions League clash...

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Rayo vs Barça: Live Thread

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure! WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO DE VALLECAS! The cozy home of Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish capital is the site of a huge La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one needing all three points to stay close to the top of the table before a couple of giant Top 4 clashes in...

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FC Barcelona News: 25 November 2023

Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Frenkie de Jong back in the squad for the trip to Rayo Vallecano - FC Barcelona The league is back and Barça have a tough away trip to Rayo Vallecano on Saturday with an early kick off time to boot of 2pm CET. The blaugranes need a win to keep pace with the leaders...

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Barça squad named for Rayo

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Xavi Hernández has called up 22 players for Saturday’s clash The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to Madrid for a big La Liga game against Rayo Vallecano, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 22 players for Saturday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Iñaki Peña, 26. Ander Astralaga, 36. Aron Yaakobishvili Defenders:...

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FC Barcelona News: 24 November 2023

Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Training session with more international players back - FC Barcelona The return of La Liga is getting ever closer following the break for international fixtures in November. The blaugranes carried out another session on Thursday in preparation for their trip to Rayo...

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Ferran Torres reveals how Pep reacted to his Barca move

Photo by Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The coach was full of support Ferran Torres has revealed how Pep Guardiola did not stand in his way when he told him he wanted to leave Manchester City for Barcelona. The forward moved to the Camp Nou in December 2021 on a five-year deal after just over 12 months in the Premier League with City. Torres worked with Guardiola...

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How will Barça line up against Rayo?

Photo By Ricardo Larreina/Europa Press via Getty Images Xavi Hernández travels to Madrid to face his bogey team The final international break of 2023 is behind us and Barcelona begin a very important stretch of games to end the year that will in many ways decide their fate in both La Liga and the Champions League. The first test is away to Rayo Vallecano, a team Xavi Hernández...

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‘He’s a beautiful person’ - Ter Stegen sad about Gavi injury

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The goalkeeper has had his say Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen admits he’s been saddened to see Gavi ruled out for the season with an ACL tear. Gavi was back at the club this week to see his team-mates, with Barca releasing footage showing Ter Stegen consoling and hugging the midfielder. Barcelona’s stopper has now spoken about...

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Joao Felix told he will be welcome back at Atletico

Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Saul Niguez would be happy to see him return Joao Felix has been told he would be warmly welcomed back at Atletico Madrid if he does not stay at Barcelona permanently. The Portugal international is on a season-long loan with the Rojiblancos, with the Catalans thought to be keen to keep hold of him. Yet finances may prevent Barca signing...

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FC Barcelona News: 23 November 2023

Photo by Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors João Cancelo and Andreas Christensen back at training - FC Barcelona Xavi Hernández is gradually getting all of his players back now that the international week has concluded. And the main focus this week is the Saturday 2pm CET kick-off at the home of Rayo Vallecano. When...

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Puyol sends Gavi message about his injury recovery

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The former defender knows what he’s talking about Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has offered some words of wisdom to Gavi after the teenager suffered an ACL tear on international duty. Gavi is due to undergo surgery in the coming days and is likely to be out for the best part of a year as he recovers. Puyol has now offered some...

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