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Antoine Griezmann explains why he rejected Barcelona transfer
Antoine Griezmann admits it was difficult to reject a move to Barcelona but insists he feels “love” at Atletico Madrid. The France star was heavily linked with the Barca before the World Cup but revealed in June he would be staying at Atletico through a video message entitled ‘The Decision’ . Griezmann agonised for some […]
Lionel Messi: Real Madrid aren’t as good without Ronaldo
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi considers Real Madrid to be “less good” without Cristiano Ronaldo, but concedes Juventus have now become “clear favourites” for the Champions League trophy. Having spent nine years locking horns with an eternal rival in La Liga, an important figure at Camp Nou now finds himself freed of a long-running duel in […]
Barcelona leaves door open to Pogba signing
Barcelona president was asked about Paul Pogba after his side’s Supercopa de Espana victory against Sevilla on Sunday and he refused to discuss links with the United star but he did leave the door open to a possible transfer. La Liga champions Barca have emerged as strong suitors for France international Pogba amid uncertainty over […]
Man United cool Maguire interest, target Barca’s Yerry Mina
Manchester United have cooled their interest in Leicester City defender Harry Maguire and turned their attentions to Barcelona’s Yerry Mina, Sky Sports News claim. It last week that United had made an approach to sign Maguire, who they value around £65m, but Leicester are adamant the central defender will not be allowed to leave. It […]
REVEALED: The 24 hours it took Barcelona to snatch Malcom from Roma
Exactly 24 hours passed between Roma confirming their agreement with Bordeaux to sign Malcom, and the player ending up in Barca’s hands. Official tweets had been sent by both clubs, a medical was already planned, and even fans began turning up at the airport to welcome their new hero. But he came there none. While […]
Chelsea to reject offers for Eden Hazard from Real Madrid and Barcelona
Chelsea are ready to reject offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona for Eden Hazard and are confident they can hold on to their player for at least another year, according to Telegraph. However, the Blues may tell Thibaut Courtois than he can move back to Spain after the Belgian claimed he has proved that he […]
PSG reportedly make €270m Coutinho bid
Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a stunning €270 million bid to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to reports. Barca signed the Brazil international from Liverpool for £142m inJanuary but now have the opportunity to make nearly £100m on the player. According to Mundo Deportivo , PSG have not directly contacted Barca but submitted their world-record […]
Chelsea in talks with Barcelona over Willian transfer after rejecting £50m bid
Chelsea have turned down a bid of around £50m for Willian from Barcelona, according to Sky Sports. There are ongoing talks between the two clubs and representatives of the player, who is currently on international duty with Brazil at the World Cup in Russia. It is understood that Barcelona first began efforts to bring Willian […]
Chelsea reject £50m bid for Willian from Barcelona
Chelsea have turned down a £50million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Willian. Despite winning the league and cup double last campaign, Barca have concerns that their squad still lacks quality in depth and attacking flair, particularly after their shock Champions League loss to Roma. The Spanish side see the 29-year-old as a playmaker who can […]
Diego Simeone slams Lionel Messi and praises Cristiano Ronaldo in attack
Diego Simeone has hit out at Lionel Messi and suggested the Barcelona star cannot raise his game in an average team the way Cristiano Ronaldo can after Argentina’s shock defeat to Croatia. Argentina are on the brink of an early World Cup exit after a 3-0 loss to Croatia and Messi could not help his […]