Barcelona
Lionel Messi facing four-match ban over red card as Barcelona lose Super Cup final
Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi could be banned for up to four matches after receiving the first red card of his career in their 3-2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final. Antoine Griezmann scored a brace as Barcelona looked on course to win Ronald Koeman’s first trophy for the Spanish side. But Asier Villalibre’s late […]
Georginio Wijnaldum set to quit Liverpool for Barcelona
Liverpool are set to lose 30-year-old Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to La Liga giants Barcelona. Barca want to reunite Wijnaldum with Ronald Koeman, who coached the midfielder for the Netherlands national side. The player has his heart set on the move to continue the tradition of Dutch players at Barca. Wijnaldum will now turn down […]
Lionel Messi overtakes Ronaldo’s record in Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Granada
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has now scored more free-kicks for the Spanish giants (48) than Cristiano Ronaldo has in his club career (47). With the two greatest footballers of the modern era being under the scanner of supporters, this would be yet another stat that would excite the fans of the Argentine superstar. Messi edged […]
Wijnaldum rejects Liverpool contract offer with Barcelona move close
Georginio Wijnaldum has turned down the latest contract offer from Liverpool as he looks set to sign for Barcelona in the summer, according to reports. The midfielder is out of contract in the summer, which means he can begin talks with overseas clubs, and discussions about extending his stay at the club have hit an […]
Lionel Messi reveals the two clubs he can never play for
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has vowed never to play for either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid when he eventually decides to leave. The Argentine forward almost forced his way out of the Nou Camp last summer window and his current contract at the club will expire in six months. This has led to more speculation […]
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win Player of the Century award
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the player of the entury at the Globe Soccer Awards which was held in Dubai. Ronaldo claimed the award ahead of long time rival Lionel Messi and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Ronaldo and Messi have dominated football’s individual awards for more than a decade with the Portuguese forward winning […]
Lionel Messi names the best two managers in the world
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has named Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Spain national team coach, Luis Enrique, as the two best coaches in the world. The Argentine forward praised Guardiola and Enrique for making him grow a lot physically, mentally, and tactically. Lionel Messi played under Guardiola and Enrique during their time at the […]
Lionel Messi left dejected after six Barcelona players blacklist him
Lionel Messi has gone through a difficult patch at Barcelona over the past few campaigns. But, it seemed like he had reached his boiling point with the club in August after telling the board that he wanted out. However, Messi’s possible move out of Barcelona was blocked and he was kept at the club against his will. Having said […]
Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘It’s a great privilege to play against Lionel Messi’
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says it is a “great privilege” to play against Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and he never considered their relationship as a rivalry. The two players, considered two of the best players of all time, played against each other once again on Tuesday in Juventus’ 3-0 victory at Barcelona in the Champions League. The […]
Griezmann reveals who to blame for Barcelona’s 3-0 defeat to Juventus
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has blamed himself and his teammates for their Champions League defeat to Juventus on Tuesday night. Griezmann said Barca players lacked attitude, and desire to defend against Juventus. As a brace from Ronaldo and a goal from Weston McKennie ensured the Italian side defeated Barcelona at Camp Nou. “We didn’t turn […]