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Arteta responds to Aubameyang ‘agreement’ with Barcelona
Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports claiming that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed to leave Arsenal in order to join Barcelona. Earlier this week, reports in Spain claimed that Aubameyang has already been in contact with Barcelona and has told the Spanish club that he would be willing to join them. The 30-year-old will have just one […]
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agrees Barcelona transfer
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has told Barcelona that he is willing to join them from Arsenal, according to reports in Spain. The Arsenal top scorer is Barcelona’s top target for the January window as they look for a replacement for Luis Suarez, who is set to be sidelined for up to four months after undergoing […]
Lionel Messi speaks openly about ‘special duel’ with Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi believes his ‘special’ La Liga duel with former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo will ‘remain forever’ in people’s minds despite his switch to the Serie A. With Messi at the helm of Barca and Ronaldo spearheading Madrid from 2009 until 2018, the two attacking superstars dominated world football to win all but one of the last 12 Ballon d’Or awards […]
Barcelona inform Ernesto Valverde he has been sacked
Barcelona’s board have reportedly decided to sack head coach Ernesto Valverde after a meeting on Monday, with axed Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino the frontrunner to take over from him. The 55-year-old has been under pressure after losing the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid, as well as falling out with some of the team […]
Iniesta hits out at Barcelona for trying to replace Valverde with Xavi
Andres Iniesta has backed his former team-mate Xavi Hernandez to become Barcelona’s new manager but has criticised the Spanish club for their treatment of Ernesto Valverde. Xavi Hernandez confirmed he met Barcelona officials despite Ernesto Valverde still being in charge of the club. According to reports in Spain, Xavi has turned down an approach to take […]
Barca winger Ousmane Dembele drops huge Liverpool transfer hint
Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has got Liverpool supporters very excited by ‘liking’ a post on Instagram linking him with a transfer to the Champions League holders. The French winger has endured an injury-ravaged campaign at Camp Nou and, after turning up late to training on several occasions, it has been suggested that Barcelona could cut […]
‘We nearly signed Messi in £70m mistake’ – Man City chief reveals bizarre transfer
Manchester City made a £70 million bid for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi because of a misunderstanding, former CEO Garry Cook has revealed. Cook joined the Premier League clun in 2008, shortly after Thaksin Shinawatra bought the club, and spent three years at the Etihad. Europe’s top sides have been envious of Barcelona since Messi broke through and […]
Furious Vidal storms out of training after Valverde snub for Real Madrid clash
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal reacted angrily to the news that he will not be starting Wednesday’s Clasico game against Real Madrid. It is reported that Vidal was not happy with the decision to leave him on the bench and made this known to team-mates. Such was the former Juventus and Bayern Munichstar’s anger that he stormed out of Barca’s training session […]
Barcelona president sends message to Guardiola as Man City ‘prepare to lose him’
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has launched a Pep Guardiola charm offensive amid claims Manchester City are preparing for life after their manager. Guardiola is in his fourth year at the club and has never managed the same team for a fifth campaign. The Spaniard is contracted until 2021 and has previously suggested he would be open to […]
Lionel Messi to miss Barca clash with Inter Milan as Clasico looms
Lionel Messi has been rested for Barcelona’s Champions League game with Inter Milan on Tuesday after scoring a hat-trick in a 5-2 victory over Mallorca at the weekend. The 32-year-old helped the Spanish champions go back to the top of the league on Saturday, as he celebrated winning a record sixth Ballon d’Or at the start of the week with another outstanding display. […]