Barcelona
Lionel Messi: It’s only normal when Cristiano Ronaldo scores
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi isn’t surprised by Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent Serie A scoring streak for Italian side Juventus as he praised the striker’s ability to find the back of the net. Ronaldo has scored in 11 straight league matches for Juve despite turning 35 this month and has an outstanding 24 goals to his name this campaign. Lionel Messi, meanwhile, has gone […]
Kaka reveals Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona for Premier League club
Former Brazil and Real Madrid star, Kaka, has said Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi could leave Spain for the Premier League. Messi was just recently involved in a public spat with the club sporting director, Eric Abidal, who had questioned players’ commitment under former head coach, Ernesto Valverde. It had led to speculations that the Argentina […]
Gabriel Martinelli reveals Barcelona snub
Gabriel Martinelli is revelling in the success he is enjoying at Arsenal, but concedes that he was snubbed by Barcelona before making a move to the Emirates. The 18-year-old’s potential was spotted by Barcelona before Arsenal joined the chase for his signature. A trial spell was taken in with the Liga giants, but no offer was made. Martinelli, […]
Pep Guardiola speaks out on Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona for Man City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has played down suggestions that Lionel Messi could join him at the Etihad and believes the superstar will end his playing days at Barcelona. Lionel Messi has spent his career with Barcelona but has a clause allowing him to leave for free this summer window. Guardiola coached the 32-year-old at […]
‘Barcelona get enough sh*t thrown at them’ – Jordi Alba hits out at Abidal
Jordi Alba has joined Lionel Messi in calling out Barca’s director of football Eric Abidal for his recent comments aimed at the club’s players after the sacking of Ernesto Valverde. The Frenchman suggested in an interview with Sport that players were unhappy under Valverde and didn’t work hard enough for him. After Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Athletic Club in the Copa […]
What Messi told Barca chief in phone call after furious row with Abidal
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has assured the club he is ready to move on from an ugly public falling out with Eric Abidal, according to recent reports. Messi hit out at Abidal after the Barca sporting director suggested player power played a key role in the sacking of Ernesto Valverde. Messi wrote on his Instagram […]
Barcelona in crisis: Abidal in future talks amid Lionel Messi row
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reportedly called a meeting with Eric Abidal to discuss his future at the club after a public disagreement with Lionel Messi. On Tuesday, Lionel Messi asked Abidal to “give names” after the latter criticised Barca players over their work ethic. Abidal – a former team-mate of Messi at Barcelona – claimed […]
Barcelona drop huge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hint
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal has dropped a big hint over the club’s interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he outlined their desire to land a striker in the summer window. As revealed by Goal, Barca were keen on a loan move for the Arsenal star although were under no illusions that the London side would entertain any such offer. […]
Everton reject Barcelona’s £85m Richarlison offer
Everton have rejected an offer of €100m (£85m) from Spanish giants Barcelona for Brazilian forward Richarlison. Everton turned down the offer immediately, unwilling to sell one of their prized assets as they look to strengthen their team – rather than reduce it. Richarlison has been a target of Barcekona’s sporting director Eric Abidal, who enquired […]
Barcelona make bid for Man Utd target Bruno Fernandes
Barcelona have reportedly opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over a deal to sign Manchester United key target Bruno Fernandes. According to Sky Sports News, Barca have proposed signing him this summer window until 2025 but will loan him to Valencia until the end of the 2020-21 campaign. The Catalans are currently in talks with Valencia […]