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Dec92020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann reveals who to blame for Barcelona’s 3-0 defeat to Juventus

La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We didn’t turn up,” Griezmann said as quoted by ESPN after the game. “They turned us over in the first half. We were lacking in every department: attitude, desire to run, to defend … everything was bad. “Who’s to blame if not those of us who are out there playing? We know how to run, how to work hard, and that’s what we must do to move forward. “I don’t want to look for excuses. We have to l...

Dec82020 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi has psychological problem – Pirlo

UEFA, La Liga, Seria A

Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo has suggested Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is suffering from a psychological problem that has nothing to do with on-field issues. Pirlo is preparing his team for a clash with Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday - with both clubs already guaranteed to progress to the next stage of the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona’s good form in Europe is in contrast to their struggles in the Spanish league, as they trail Liga leaders Atletico Madrid by a huge 12 points. Barca’s struggles mirror those of Messi, who has been a long way short of his best so far this campaign - he has only seven goals to his name. And Pirlo does not believe Messi's talent is on the wane, rather he feels the player's s...

Nov302020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona fined €3,000 after Lionel Messi dedicated goal to Maradona

La Liga

Barcelona will have to pay a fine of €3,000 fine, after Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona, by celebrating in a Newell’s Old Boys jersey on Sunday, according to reports. Messi celebrated his goal in Barca's 4-0 win Osasuna, by taking off the Spanish club's blue-and-burgundy strip to reveal the red-and-black of Newell’s. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diego Maradona, who passed away last week at the age of 60, played for Newell’s Old boys at the end of his career. Messi also wore the same jersey at the beginning of his career, making it a fitting tribute. But the tribute was against the rules of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, who are now set to fine Barcelona for Messi’s celebration. Wolves confirm Raul Jimenez has had surgery aft...

Nov242020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann: Messi said he was going to death with me & I still feel it every day

La Liga

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann said his relationship with Lionel Messi was good, saying he felt the Argentine superstar was ready to go to "death" with him. But, Griezmann has struggled to live up to expectations at the Camp Nou since arriving from Atletico Madrid for €120 million just last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player's relationship with Lionel Messi has been questioned several times, and Griezmann conceded his decision to turn down Barcelona in 2018 had affected the Argentine forward. However, Griezmann revealed that there were no doubts over his relationship with Messi now. He said: "I arrived at Barcelona after the rejection the year before," Griezmann told Movistar on Tuesday (AEDT). "There could have been comments even ...

Nov192020 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi explodes at Barcelona situation: ‘I’m tired of always being the problem’

La Liga

Lionel Messi says he is “tired of always being the problem” at Barcelona after receiving criticism from the former agent and uncle of Antoine Griezmann. Messi, who is regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, was accused of implementing a “regime of terror” in Barcelona training by Griezmann’s former agent Eric Olhats. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman’s uncle also weighed in on the argument, claiming training sessions at the club are designed to please Messi. “[Griezmann] was convinced that he wasn’t going to be successful within the first six months, but what I didn’t expect was that it would last an entire year,” Emmanuel Lopes told El Chiringuito. “Besides, with Messi, I know what’s going on inside [the club] – it’s...

Nov162020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea star wants Barcelona transfer move in January

Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is interested in signing for Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to reports in Spain. The German centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and is yet to play any game in the Premier League this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard favouring a partnership of Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma in his defence, Rudiger’s future at the club is now in huge doubt. According to Sport, Barcelona want to sign a new central defender in the January window and Manchester City’s Eric Garcia is their number one target. But, the report claims that if the La Liga giants are unable to bring Garcia back to the club, their alternative transfer target is Chelsea's Rudiger. ...

Nov92020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona dealt huge blow as Ansu Fati faces four months out after knee surgery

La Liga

Barcelona have been dealt a huge blow as Ansu Fati will be out for four months after undergoing an operation to repair a meniscus tear in his knee, the club have confirmed. The 18-year-old was forced off at half-time in the 5-2 victory against Real Betis and was treated by Dr. Ramon Cugat at a clinic in Barcelona on Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fati will now miss games against Switzerland, Netherlands and Germany after he was named in Luis Enrique's squad last week. Marco Asensio has been called up in his place. Barcelona will be without Fati until March, starting with their game aginst unbeaten Atletico Madrid after the international break on Nov. 21. Fati had made a good start to the new campaign after establishing himself as a regular u...

Nov82020 by JBNo Comments

Ansu Fati could be out for several months after suffering torn meniscus

La Liga

Barcelona could be without Ansu Fati for the next three months after he injured his knee in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Real Betis, according to reports. Fati, 18, was substituted at half-time against Betis and the La Liga giants have since confirmed that "he has an internal meniscus tear in his left knee." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, it is still too early to tell how serious the injury is but the club are hopeful they will only be without Fati for around four and eight weeks. Barcelona must wait for the swelling to reduce in the coming days before deciding on a course of treatment for the Spanish star. He could be out for up to three months if a surgery is required. The injury rules him out of Spain's upcoming matches this mo...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona mock Cristiano Ronaldo & Juventus after Champions League win

UEFA, La Liga

Barcelona have poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus after they emerged victorious from their Champions League game with the Serie A champions on Wednesday. A goal from Ousmane Dembele in the first-half of the game and a penalty from Lionel Messi were enough to see Barcelona secure all three points as they bounced back from a traumatic week with a victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A defeat in Saturday's El Clasico clash was followed by the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Tuesday evening. But, their task in Turin was made easier with Ronaldo missing the Champions League game after a third positive test for Covid-19 ruled him out of another meeting with rival Lionel Messi. Barcelona took to their Twitter account to...

Oct242020 by JBNo Comments

Gerard Pique hits out at Barcelona over Lionel Messi summer saga

La Liga

Gerard Pique has slammed Barcelona over their treatment of Lionel Messi, who handed in a transfer request over the summer window. Messi informed Barcelona of his desire to leave the club and was linked with a move to Manchester City, which would have seen the Argentine forward link up with his former manager Pep Guardiola. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, a legal battle over whether a clause in his contract which would allow him to leave for free at the end of the season was still valid after the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to be extended, saw Messi back down and remain at Barcelona for at least another season. Now, on the eve of the El Clasico clash with Real Madrid, Pique has spoken about the Messi saga in an interview with Spanish pu...