Barca confirm Marcos Alonso to undergo surgery

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The defender is set for a lay-off Barcelona have confirmed that Marcos Alonso is set to undergo surgery on a back injury that has kept him out of action. Alonso will go under the knife next week and Barcelona will then offer an update on his condition. Here’s the club’s statement: “Next week, Marcos Alonso is to undergo...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 December 2023

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Joyous training session in front of the fans - FC Barcelona There is no better way to see out the year than witness your heroes training in the flesh. That is exactly the experience enjoyed by thousands of fans on Saturday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff as a crowd heavily populated by younger...

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What does 2024 hold for Xavi at Barcelona?

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Needs more success Just a few months after Xavi has steered his side to the Spanish league title, Barcelona’s former midfielder is feeling the pressure. In a sign of how demanding the job remains and arguably why Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique got out early - (both eminently more successful then their contemporary but arguably with...

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Lenglet sent strong message about his Aston Villa future

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images Unai Emery has spoken his mind Aston Villa manager Unai Emery appears to have ruled out a winter move for Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet by insisting his club “need” the defender. Lenglet was linked with a move away after struggling for game time but things do appear to have changed recently. The Frenchman has started the team’s last three...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 December 2023

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Vitor Roque joins first training session - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift! Vitor Roque is finally here, and after all the formalities and introductions to the club in the last few days, this Friday he got to train with his new team-mates...

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Cancelo reveals how Pep made him ‘look at football differently’

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The defender has spoken about the City boss Joao Cancelo has opened up on working with Pep Guardiola and revealed how the former Barcelona boss made him “look at football differently.” The Portugal international was signed by Guardiola and won Premier League titles and the FA Cup before falling out of favour and moving on loan to Bayern...

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Vitor Roque reveals what Raphinha’s told him about Barca

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The two Brazilians have been chatting Vitor Roque has admitted he’s chatted with Raphinha about life at Barcelona before moving to the Catalan giants. The teenager has arrived at his new club to complete his move and will now link up with his new team-mates. Here’s what he’s told the club’s media about what he’s been told to expect at...

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Messinho waiting for Barca despite top clubs pushing for move

Photo by Omar Arnau/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The wonderkid knows what he wants Brazilian sensation Messinho is reportedly waiting to see if Barcelona come calling before making a call on his future. The youngster is in demand and has clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG pushing hard for his signature, according to Mundo Deportivo. The interest...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 December 2023

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona's first Brazilian player - FC Barcelona Vitor Roque is the latest of a long series of players from one of the biggest hotbeds of footballing talent in the world. Here's the story of Lucidio da Silva, 'Cabeçao', the very first Brazilian to play competitively for the club. Dest...

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Getafe hint at making surprise move for Oriol Romeu

Photo by ANP via Getty Images An interesting development.... Getafe president Angel Torres has hinted that his club could make a surprise move for Oriol Romeu in the January window. Romeu has been linked with a move away from Barcelona already, possibly to former club Girona, after falling out of favor with Xavi’s side. Getafe want a new midfielder after losing Mauro Arambarri...

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‘Very, very explosive’ - Kounde impressed by Mikayil Faye

Photo by David Aliaga/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lots of praise for the youngster Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has talked up Mikayil Faye and admits he’s been impressed by the summer signing. Faye arrived on a four-year deal from Croatian side NK Kustosija Zagreb and joined up with Rafa Marquez’s Barcelona Atletic. He made a bright start to life with the reserve side and...

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Barcelona sporting director wants Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz - report

Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images He would cost around 60 million euro FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has one name at the top of the list in the search for a new defensive midfielder: Douglas Luiz. The decision has not fully been made but reports say the Brazilian is at the moment the #1 target. Having bought Oriol Romeu as a stopgap solution...

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Puma making “serious charge” to replace Nike as Barça’s shirt sponsor

Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images for PUMA The change could come as soon as the 2025-26 season Barcelona and Nike have had a long-standing relationship, with the American company manufacturing the Catalan club’s uniforms for 25 years, but that partnership may soon be coming to an end thanks to Puma. That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who are reporting that the German...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 December 2023

Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Vitor Roque arrives in Barcelona - FC Barcelona He's here. Vitor Roque landed in Barcelona early on Wednesday morning and is enjoying his first few hours as a Barça player in the Catalan capital. The Brazilian striker, who is signing a contract until 30 June 2031, has a...

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Bernardo Silva leaps to Joao Felix’s defence

Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images The forward wasn’t the right fit for Atletico Bernardo Silva has leapt to the defence of Portugal team-mate Joao Felix and says he’s more suited to Barcelona than Atletico. Felix signed for Atletico in a club-record deal but failed to shine with Diego Simeone’s side and was shipped out on loan to Chelsea and then Barcelona. Bernardo says...

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Pena reveals how Xavi convinced him to sign new Barca deal

Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images The goalkeeper did have offers to leave Inaki Pena has been talking about life at Barcelona and how he thinks he can go on and become the team’s first choice goalkeeper. The youngster is enjoying a spell in the first team due to Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s back injury and after signing a contract extension until 2026 in the summer. Pena, who...

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Barca offer update on Alexia after knee surgery

Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images Get well soon! Barcelona have confirmed that Alexia Putellas has undergone knee surgery to assess an ongoing issue. Alexia hasn’t played for six weeks because of the issue and is now set for a further spell on the sidelines after an operation to try and assess the problem. Here’s the club’s official statement: “Women’s first team player...

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What number will Vitor Roque wear at Barcelona?

Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images The Brazilian has arrived from Brazil Vitor Roque has arrived in Barcelona and will shortly be presented as the newest member of Xavi’s side before La Liga resumes in January. The club will also confirm which number the attacker will wear and there are a few available right now. Ansu Fati’s No. 10, the 12, 16, 19 and 24 are all currently...

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WATCH: New signing Vitor Roque arrives in Barcelona

Photo by Heuler Andrey/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images He’s here! Barcelona’s newest signing Vitor Roque has arrived in the city to complete his move to the club from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense. The teenager has flown in this week and looks absolutely thrilled as he prepares to link up with Xavi’s side for the first time. WELCOME TO BARCELONA pic.twitter.com/oGNqKfsFYI —...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 December 2023

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona 2023 by the numbers - FC Barcelona Another year over and a new one about to begin. There have been ups and downs for Xavi Hernández and his team over the last few months, but the Liga title and the amazing number of clean sheets are what 2023 will probably be remembered...

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Araujo, Kounde or Christensen? Barca thinking about selling a key defender next summer

Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images An interesting summer awaits Barcelona are reportedly considering selling a center-back next summer after deciding to bring Chadi Riad back from Real Betis. The club have already told Betis and Riad that they want him to return after seeing him impress with Los Verdiblancos. Diario Sport reckon that Riad’s return means Barcelona...

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Barcelona fear Pedri will miss Spanish Super Cup with injury

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images The problem is more complicated than first thought Barcelona reportedly fear Pedri may miss the Spanish Super Cup due the injury he picked up before Christmas. The midfielder has been ruled out with a slight muscle injury, missing the games against Almeria and the friendly with Club America. Mundo Deportivo are now reporting that...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 December 2023

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Vitor Roque already wearing the Barça shirt - Mundo Deportivo The Blaugrana club published a video on social media with the Brazilian forward putting on the Barça shirt for the first time. João Félix, waterproof through all the ups and downs - SPORT Joao Félix is used to having his name...

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Barça set to activate buy-back clause on Chadi Riad

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The young center-back is impressing at Real Betis Barcelona have already made a new signing for the 2024-25 season: the club have made the decision to activate the €7 million buy-back clause and will bring back 20-year-old center-back Chadi Riad from Real Betis next summer, according to Diario SPORT. The club have already communicated...

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Barça Femení’s perfect season is helping the club’s financial situation

Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images The women’s team is bringing some important profit Barcelona’s all-conquering women’s team has arrived at the Christmas break with a perfect record, winning all 16 of their matches in domestic and European competition and guaranteeing a spot in the Champions League Round of 16 with two games to spare. Winning is nothing new for Jonatan...

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FC Barcelona News: 25 December 2023

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors From Cubarsí's "dream" to Astralaga's "emotion": The Dallas debutants explain their pride - Mundo Deportivo Of the many players from Barça Atlètic or Juvenil A that were part of the first team squad in the 3-2 friendly loss to Club América in Dallas, five made their debut under Xavi Hernández:...

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Bad news for Barca as Man City join race to land Echeverri

Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images Uh oh... Barcelona have reportedly been joined by Premier League giants Manchester City in the race to land River Plate teenager Claudio Echeverri. The youngster’s future has become the subject of much speculation after an impressive showing at the Under-17 World Cup with Argentina. Xavi has admitted he’s a fan already, while Echeverri...

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Bayern to return for Araujo in summer, think they have ‘small chance’ of signing defender

Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images The defender will not move in January Bayern Munich reportedly plan to try and sign Ronald Araujo in the summer after being told he won’t move in the January window. Araujo has emerged as a transfer target for the Bavarian giants, with Thomas Tuchel said to be a big fan of the Uruguay international. The latest update on the situation...

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FC Barcelona News: 24 December 2023

Photo by ANP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça Women back in training on 28 December - FC Barcelona After the heavy 7-0 defeat of Rosengård in the Champions league, Barça Women now have some deserved days off from today 22 December. The last game of the year was the icing on cake on what was a very sweet 2023. Last season's Champions...

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Is it time for Xavi to drop Lewandowski?

Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Still scoring... Xavi has recently admitted to a half-time dressing room broadside fired in Robert Lewandowski’s direction, no doubt echoing the frustrations of all culers at a perceived lack of form from the Poland international. It isn’t necessarily the issue of goals, however. He still has eight of them and...

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Barcelona’s plans for new signing Vitor Roque revealed

Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images We should be able to see him soon Vitor Roque is set to join Barcelona imminently, and has already been spotted packing his bags for his new club, which means we should be able to see the new signing shortly. Diario AS have detailed Barca’s plans for the new signing including his presentation date, when he’ll train with his new team-mates...

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FC Barcelona News: 23 December 2023

Photo by Nesimages/Michael Bulder/DeFodi Images via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Five more debuts in the Dallas friendly - FC Barcelona That's it for first team games for FC Barcelona in 2023. After the win against Almería, the blaugranes travelled to Dallas for a friendly against Club América. A very open game ended 2-3 in the Mexican...

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Aston Villa offer update on Lenglet amid exit talk

Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender has been linked with a move away Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has seemingly ruled out a winter move for Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet despite his lack of game time. Lenglet has been linked with a move to AC Milan after spending most of the season on the bench with the Premier League side. However, Emery says...

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Barca having doubts over signing Joao Felix permanently

Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images His future at the club is unclear Barcelona are reportedly starting to have doubts about signing Joao Felix on a permanent basis at the end of the season. The club have regularly talked up the possibility of signing the Portugal international after his loan spell ends next summer but may be having a change of heart. The latest updates suggests...

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Meaningless Super League and US friendly sums Barcelona up at present

Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images Roll on 2024 A day after squeaking past Almeria in La Liga and on the day that a triumphant Joan Laporta espoused the virtues of the European Super League, Barça played a match against Club America that advanced all that is wrong in the modern game. It’s clear that the Blaugranes need money. Josep Maria Bartomeu had left the club on its knees...

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FC Barcelona News: 22 December 2023

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça 2-3 Club América: Defeat in Dallas - FC Barcelona The blaugranes went down to a 3-2 defeat against Club América in Dallas despite going ahead on two occasions. The Mexicans came back from behind twice and a late header from Henry Martín gave them the win in...

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‘Our players were tired’ - Xavi reacts to Barca’s friendly loss

Photo by Cristian Trujillo/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Catalans were beaten in Dallas Barcelona coach Xavi spoke out after the team’s friendly defeat to Club America and admitted some of his players had been tired. The team flew straight out after beating Almeria in La Liga which saw Xavi field a youthful-looking team for the game. However, Barcelona went on to...

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Barca beaten 3-2 by Club America in Dallas friendly

Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images Another defeat for Xavi’s side Barcelona finished off 2023 by travelling halfway across the world to lose 3-2 to Mexican side Club America in a friendly in Dallas. Xavi’s side flew straight out from their La Liga clash with Almeria for the game which is expected to net the club a few million euros. Barcelona fielded a much-changed team and...

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Three talking points from Barcelona 3-2 Almeria

Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images A win that didn’t feel like a win Embarrassing end to the year for Barca Barcelona played their final La Liga game of 2023 against Almeria and while it ended in a 3-2 win for the hosts it felt more like a defeat such was the level of performance by Xavi’s side. The Barca boss would have been hoping for a comfortable win...

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