Federico Valverde allegedly punched Villarreal’s Alex Baena in the car park of the Santiago Bernabeu after Saturday’s La Liga defeat. Villarreal, who are chasing a Champions League qualification spot in La Liga, secured a dramatic win after scoring two goals in the last 20 minutes to beat the European champions […]
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Pep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland’s behaviour off the pitch as he brought the striker into a conversation about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Comments that Guardiola made in a broadcast interview after their 4-1 win over Southampton comparing the Norwegian to the two modern greats prompted a more discussion in […]
Luis Enrique has no issue with his players having sex with their partners – as long as it’s not an orgy the night before a match. The Spanish coach is in talks with Chelsea over taking their vacant managerial position at the end of this campaign and flew to London […]
Chelsea are furious at Barcelona for contacting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and will refuse to sell the player to the Spanish club, according to reports. After his £10.5m transfer to Stamford Bridge last September from the Camp Nou, Aubameyang has failed to make an impact upon returning to England and is keen […]
Barcelona boss Xavi has urged Lionel Messi to “come home” after vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed they were in contact over a stunning return this summer. The Spanish club chiefs have started their charm offence as Messi approaches the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, whom he joined on a […]
Ansu Fati’s father has criticized Barcelona and has urged his son to leave Camp Nou this summer window. The 20-year-old attacker inherited Lionel Messi’s No.10 shirt but has struggled with injuries over the last few years. Fitness has not been an issue for Fati this campaign, however, he has struggled […]
Barcelona player Sergi Roberto has slammed Paris Saint-Germain’s treatment of Lionel Messi and says the Argentine would be welcome back at Camp Nou ‘with open arms’. Messi has again been linked with a move away from PSG after they were knocked out from the Champions League at the hands of […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated with Barcelona stars after their 2-1 win over Real Madrid on Sunday. Franck Kessie’s goal in injury time sealed the victory for Barca at Camp Nou to send Xavi’s team 12 points clear at the top of the league. Aubameyang, meanwhile, continues to be frozen out at […]
Xavi Hernandez claims that any discussion of VAR after Barcelona’s 2-1 win over arch enemies Real Madrid is a “joke.” The Barca manager’s comments come after rival manager Carlo Ancelotti said that he’s in “doubt” over the debated decision rule out a possible late winner for his team during Sunday’s […]
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos does not “pity” out-of-favour Eden Hazard, saying: “I don’t feel sorry for anyone in football”. Hazard’s career at Madrid has been blighted by several injuries, and the former Chelsea star has only started one game in La Liga this campaign. The 32-year-old, who has only […]