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De Gea apologises to team-mates after embarrassing howler in Barca defeat

De Gea apologises to team-mates after embarrassing howler in Barca defeat

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA
David De Gea apologised to his Manchester United team-mates after his Nou Camp mistake sealed their Champions League exit. The Spain international was inconsolable after allowing Lionel Messi’s second goal to roll under his body as Barcelona got an easy 4-0 aggregate win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He could do nothing about the first, however, as Barca's forward arrowed a left-footed curler into the bottom corner. Similarly ex-Liverpool player Philippe Coutinho hit a sublime effort from outside the box that made its way into the top corner well out of De Gea's reach. However, United's stopper could not forgive himself for the gift he gave Messi that helped to end all hope they could progress through to the next stage. De Gea said sorry after ...
Van Dijk reveals how Liverpool will stop Lionel Messi after Porto win

Van Dijk reveals how Liverpool will stop Lionel Messi after Porto win

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool must defend ‘together’ as a unit against Lionel Messi when they fight Barcelona for a place in this year’s Champions League final. Liverpool sealed their spot in the final four with a 6-1 aggregate win over Porto on Wednesday after Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Van Dijk all got a goal each in a one-sided second leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reds face Barcelona for the first leg of a scintillating semi-final this month and come up against Messi who is currently in the form of his life. Messi produced an outstanding performance on Tuesday, inspiring Barcelona to a 4-0 aggregate win over Manchester United with a brace at the Nou Camp. Asked how he plans to stop Messi after Liverpool’s de...
Messi reacts to Ronaldo’s exit from the Champions League

Messi reacts to Ronaldo’s exit from the Champions League

Premier League
While football fans will be able to watch Lionel Messi’s greatness in the Champions League semi-finals, Cristiano Ronaldo will have to watch his rival in action from afar after Juventus were knocked out by Ajax. Juventus suffered a surprising 2-1 loss to Ajax’s young guns in Turin, as the Dutch team bounced back from Cristiano Ronaldo’s opener to progress. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Ronaldo’s dream of a fourth successive Champions League died, Messi was on fire for Barcelona in their demolition of Manchester United at home. After the match, Messi was told Ronaldo and Juventus, who could have faced Barca in the final, were no longer in the competition. ‘That tells you everything [about the competition],’ said Messi. ‘Any team is complicat...
Barcelona to launch £100m transfer bid for Marcus Rashford

Barcelona to launch £100m transfer bid for Marcus Rashford

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info
Barcelona are believed to be lining up a deal worth around £100m for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to reports. The 21-year-old is likely to lead the line for Manchester United on Tuesday at the Camp Nou in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final after losing to them last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona hold a 1-0 advantage over the Premier League team and could be prepared to strike an even more telling blow once the summer window opens. The England international has 12 months remaining on his current contract at Old Trafford, with reports this month suggesting the striker was ‘close’ to signing a £70million deal over five years. However, the delay in talks means Barca are hoping to take advantage o...
Mourinho gives his prediction for Barcelona v Man United game

Mourinho gives his prediction for Barcelona v Man United game

Premier League, UEFA
Former red devils manager Jose Mourinho believes Barcelona should reach the Champions League semi-finals given their “little advantage” over their opponent Manchester United. The two European giants will renew their rivalry at Camp Nou on Tuesday after Manchester United lost 1-0 to FC Barcelona in the first leg of the tie. Luke Shaw’s first-half own goal sealed a 1-0 victory for Barcelona to give the La Liga leaders a lead to protect at Camp Nou. Manchester United have already caused one big upset in the knockout stage of the Champions League after they ran out 3-1 winners against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes. Although Barcelona are comfortably sitting at the top of La Liga, Ernesto Valverde’s team are far from invincible, having already lost twice in the league this...
‘I made Barcelona win, not Messi’, Samuel Eto’o slams Guardiola’s treatment of him

‘I made Barcelona win, not Messi’, Samuel Eto’o slams Guardiola’s treatment of him

La Liga
Former Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o has accused Pep Guardiola of not understanding the squad despite leading them to their first treble in the 2008-09 campaign. Eto'o had a fall-out with the head coach and found regular playing time limited with Guardiola deciding to field a young Lionel Messi in what turned out to be his last campaign at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the manager's preference, the ex-Cameroon international ended the season as Barca's top scorer in La Liga with 30 goals and also netted the opener in their 2-0 defeat of Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final. While recalling his relationship with the present Manchester City manager, Eto'o revealed that he forced the Catalan to plead for forgiveness with...
Lukaku fires warning to United after Barca defeat

Lukaku fires warning to United after Barca defeat

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA
Romelu Lukaku concedes Manchester United will find it more difficult to make a successful Champions League comeback against Barcelona than the one they managed against Paris Saint-Germain. United booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with an outstanding 3-1 win over PSG last month and were rewarded with a tie against Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side face another hard battle after Barca left Old Trafford on Wednesday with a 1-0 win after Luke Shaw’s own goal in the first half. United failed to register a shot on target during their game against the Spanish champions, and Lukaku believes that his side need to show a major improvement in the return leg at Camp Nou. ‘Barca are not PSG, they ha...
Mata: Man United will suffer against Barcelona

Mata: Man United will suffer against Barcelona

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA
Juan Mata insists Manchester United are ready for a meeting with Lionel Messi and Barcelona, with United respecting their Champions League opponents rather than fearing to face them. The Liga title holders are set to play at Old Trafford on Wednesday night for the first leg of a heavyweight quarter-final clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ernesto Valverde’s side have been in impressive form again this campaign, with their incredible Argentine forward leading the way after blasting through the 40-goal barrier once more. United have been warned that trying to contain Messi is a thankless task, but Mata believes they are capable of holding their own against Barcelona as a team. The Spaniard told the Daily Star of the challenge facing United: “We are...
Lionel Messi: I miss Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga

Lionel Messi: I miss Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga

La Liga
Lionel Messi says he misses facing rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Real Madrid star gave "prestige" to La Liga. After helping Madrid win a fourth Champions League trophy in five years, Ronaldo left the Real Madrid to join Serie A giants Juventus in July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo has continued to save his best for Europe's elite club competition, with a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid firing Juventus into the quarter-finals of this year's Champions League. The draw subsequently meant Messi and Ronaldo cannot meet unless both teams advance to the final, which will be played at Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano home. Madrid are lagging 12 points behind Liga leaders Barcelona and Messi claimed he misses the competition provided by Ron...
Marcus Rashford makes decision on £100m Barcelona move

Marcus Rashford makes decision on £100m Barcelona move

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info
Manchester United forward Marcos Rashford has ‘no desire’ to leave the club despite reports that Barcelona are lining up a £100million transfer for him. The La Liga giants are said to view Rashford as the ideal long-term replacement for Luis Suarez who turned 32 in month of January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rashford is out of contract in 2020 – though United have the option to extend that by a further 1 year – and the England international is yet to agree to an extension despite months of negotiations. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival has been a blessing for Rashford, who has been deployed by the Norwegian in a central forward position. The lure of Barcelona, though, is hard to reject for any player and Rashford knows it would provide him with...
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