Luis Enrique was notably agitated during the press meet following Barcelona‘s 4-0 humiliation against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, but he also confessed the Catalans were certainly inferior in their shock defeat. Two goals from Angel Di Maria and one each from Julian Draxler and Edinson…
It’s February 14th and you know what that means, it’s time for the return of the UEFA Champions League with exciting matches, thrilling affairs and intense quality football at it’s display as big names from Europe go head to head for the biggest prize there is at club level in the sport. We preview the…
Monaco’s highly sought after full back Fabinho’s father has dropped a major hint that Manchester City could be leading the race to sign his son in the summer transfer window, while Manchester United are also linked with the defender. The versatile defender has proved his doubters wrong with impressive performances since moving to Monaco back in…
Brazilian sensation Neymar has beaten club legend Ronaldinho Gaucho’s goalscoring record at Barcelona. Ronaldinho is much more than an icon at the Catalan club, having helped them win two La Liga titles and a UEFA Champions League in the five seasons he spent in Spain between 2003 and 2008. The Brazilian legend also scored 94…
Lionel Messi’s Barcelona exit rumours have apparently died a slow death over the past few weeks ever since it became quite clear that Argentine superstar doesn’t want to leave the Catalan giants right now. Messi, himself, is even reportedly considering not leaving Barca until he’s ready to retire. But the question remains why Messi is…
Luis Suarez will now have to sit out of the Copa del Rey final on May 27 after Barcelona‘s appeal against his second booking from Tuesday’s draw with Atletico Madrid was rejected. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) slapped Suarez with a two-match ban because of his actions after being sent off in the final…
Barcelona have identified current Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli as Luis Enrique’s successor, according to Calcio Mercato. Sampaoli’s men have been tremendously impressive this season, and they currently sit third in the La Liga table, just two points behind second-placed Barcelona, and three behind Real Madrid (who still have two more games in hand). But amid the…
Barcelona are planning to steal away one of Manchester United’s top transfer targets. The La Liga giants are now keeping tabs on Benfica defender Victor Lindelof and may even beat the Red Devils for his services this summer. Marca, sighting a report from Portuguese publication A Bola, claim Barcelona last week sent scouts to give a close…
Barcelona have reportedly enquired about Mesut Ozil’s current situation at Arsenal. Arsene Wenger is keen to hold on to the German playmaker and negotiations are going on regarding a new contract, with his current deal about to expire in the summer of 2018. If Arsenal fails to settle for any agreement then they will be…
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has returned to FC Barcelona as the new club ambassador, the club has confirmed. The magical samba attacker spent five glorious years at Barca and is still remembered by the fans as one of the club’s all-time greats. He represented the Catalan giants 207 times between the years 2003 and 2008 and scored 94 goals…
Paulo Dybala will only move to two clubs if he ends up leaving Juventus at the end of this season. Dybala has been linked with a move away from Juve for quite a while now, despite some reports suggesting he was quite close to extending his stay in Turin and becoming one of the highest…
Barcelona are the latest club to join an already crowded group of clubs looking to sign up a teenage defender. The boy in question is 17-year old Tony Gallacher. The young prospect has reportedly been scouted by six Premier League clubs, and Barcelona are the latest to show interest. The English clubs include the likes of Liverpool,…
Barcelona are interested in hiring Jorge Sampaoli as Luis Enrique’s successor if the Asturian coach does not sign a contract extension at Sevilla. Luis Enrique joined Barcelona in 2014, and led the team to a treble and a double in consecutive seasons. Understandably, the club would love to hand him a contract extension. But it…
The highest paid player in the world, Carlos Tevez has said that Messi’s latest contract issues with Barcelona are not about money. The Argentine forward claims Messi will only trade Barcelona for Newell’s Old Boys. According to Marca, Tevez stated: “The renewal for him, it is not a matter of money, it’s more about what…
It’s pretty safe to suggest that Manchester United are in no mood to sell Ander Herrera to Barcelona this January. Still, rumours will fly, just like this piece! Herrera is definitely a brilliant asset for Jose Mourinho, which is why United have reportedly slapped a massive price tag for the Spanish midfielder. But €70 million…
FC Barcelona are currently in a crisis they never thought they would find themselves in, as it involves the transfer worries of Lionel Messi moving away from the club. In order to prevent such a thing from happening, Barcelona are ready to sell off Ivan Rakitic and Arda Turan to collect funds and pay off their…
Memphis Depay has asked his agent to enquire about the possibility of joining Barcelona, according to reports from Diario Gol via Daily Star. The Manchester United player is being courted by a number of teams after it was clear he wanted to leave. After signing for the Red Devils in 2015 for £25 million, Depay has…
According to latest reports in the Sun, Manchester City are interested in preparing a sensational bid for Lionel Messi in order to reunite him with Pep Guardiola and bring glory to the club as soon as possible. It is believed Manchester City and Barcelona representatives had a meeting last month regarding the player’s future, and…
La Liga powerhouses Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa’s current situation at Chelsea. The controversial forward is rumoured to have fallen out with new Blues boss Antonio Conte, due to which he was also left out of the squad in Chelsea’s 3-0 over reigning Premier League champions Leicester City. However, following the…
It is safe to assume that when and if a player like Messi is available for grabs in the transfer market, all the clubs will line up to get arguably the best player in the world to play for them. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague believes the Premier League’s top three clubs, Manchester United, Chelsea and…
Messi might be ready to sensationally leave Barcelona if financial matters are not resolved and wage requirements are not met by the club. With Barcelona under the pump of financial bills and money matters to be resolved, the wage demands of Lionel Messi could be a huge factor the club might not be able to…
It is always good to see a little banter and passion during a game of high intensity football, but with Gerard Pique and anything Real Madrid involved, it always seems to go a bit above healthy levels. Barcelona’s latest clash with Villarreal saw Pique apparently shout out at Madrid supporting president, Javier Tebas, in the…
Barcelona are eyeing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to take over at the Nou Camp, according to reports. The German has been at the helm of a Liverpool team that sit second in the Premier League table with 13 wins in 20 games. Klopp has imbibed an attacking instinct in the team, backed by relentless pressing…
Paulo Dybala’s future has long been up in the air, but it now seems the 23-year-old Argentine is all set to announce his final decision. Since joining the Serie A champions in 2015 from Palermo, where he really made a name for himself, the South American sensation has emerged as one of world football’s most…
Dubbed the ‘New Iniesta’, young Carles Alena is in the pick of things in his early footballing days without even stepping into the global football arena. This shows the talent of the La Masia sensation who is currently in talks to sign a new deal at the Nou Camp. However, as per reports from The…
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has revealed that he is doubtful about his future with the Spanish champions. Luis Enrique has opened up about his thoughts regarding whether or not to continue as a manager of Barcelona. He said that he is happy to be the manager of the best club in the world, but refused…
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo wants a return to FC Barcelona, as he struggles to adjust with life at Manchester. Claudio Bravo joined Manchester City from Barcelona this summer for a fee of £15.4 million. But four months after signing for City, Bravo is struggling with his form, and wants a return to his old…
Ivan Rakitic is most likely to sign a new Barcelona deal and reject Manchester United’s offer. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Croatian midfielder has told his agent to block all offers for him. But that doesn’t mean Jose Mourinho, whose efforts were yet again spurned in the summer, will walk away. Rakitic has been facing stiff competition…
Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos has vehemently denied he would ever make a switch to fierce rivals Barcelona, whilst also hinting that he may retire early from football. The German international has dismissed speculation that he would be willing to move to his current team’s fiercest rivals, saying some moves should never be made and that…
Manchester United’s French forward Anthony Martial has reportedly been identified as a shock summer target for La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. The La Liga big boys are believed to be getting ready for a dramatic battle for the struggling United attacker, but the main thing is that James Rodriguez could hold the actual…
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Barcelona’s Carles Alena, according to reports. Alena is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s brightest talents. The 18-year-old youngster also captains Spain’s under-19 side. Barcelona are said to be keen on offering the midfielder a new contract extension, that would keep him at the club for another four years,…
Manchester United could attempt to make a shock bid for Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic, according to reports in The Sun. The midfield maestro is currently tied to a contract with the La Liga giants, which runs till 2019. However, the club’s failure to negotiate a new contract with the Croatia international has been noted at…
Manchester United have surprisingly identified former Liverpool star Luis Suarez as a potential transfer target. Luis Suarez left Liverpool to join FC Barcelona in the summer of 2014, for a whopping fee of £75 million. He made his competitive debut for the club in October 2014, after having served his suspension for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the…
Pedro joined Chelsea last year from Barcelona, and he could easily have made a swift return to Spain this summer, had it not been ‘difficult.’ Jose Mourinho signed Pedro for Chelsea during the summer of 2015 for a substantial £21 million, although the forward was believed to have been in advanced talks with Manchester United.…
Pep Guardiola spoke about Lionel Messi’s future ahead of his Champions League match against Barcelona, claiming that the Argentine may leave Camp Nou one day. Pep also admitted that should Messi decide to end his Barcelona career, he would be one of the men trying to secure his signature. Guardiola, who spent 5 years in…
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has signed a 3-year contract extension with the Catalans, but has also revealed that he wishes to leave the club at the end of his new contract. The Spanish Giants confirmed on their Official website that the 32-year-old will be renewing his contract. A statement read: “Javier Mascherano put pen to paper on…
Barcelona have confirmed that Neymar will sign a contract extension with the club this Friday. The new deal will keep him in Spain until June of 2021. A statement on Barcelona’s official website read: “Neymar will make his contract extension official on Friday 21, October at 3.00pm CET at the Club offices. As the Club has already…
Barcelona are eyeing up a move for Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes. According to reports, the La Liga giants have been keeping a watch on Gomes, and have been impressed with his rapid progress through the ranks at United. The youngster, who is a first year scholar at Old Trafford, is contracted to his club…
Gerard Pique has revealed how Louis van Gaal absolutely ‘destroyed’ him during their time together at FC Barcelona. Gerard Pique spent most of his early career playing for Barcelona’s Youth Team, before eventually making a move to Manchester United’s Academy. And now, he has revealed one of the factors that led him to make the…
Gerard Pique has revealed his desire to become the president of Barcelona once the sun sets on his playing career and he decides to hang up his boots. The Spaniard is one of the greatest players to have ever played for the club, and has been a rock at the heart of the Catalan club’s…
FC Barcelona have identified Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian as a potential transfer target, according to Mundo Deportivo. Matteo Darmian joined the Red Devils from Torino in the summer of 2015, for a fee of £13 million. He began his United career with a lot of promise, but then lost form due to recurring injuries and frequent positional…
Both Manchester City and Manchester United desperately wanted to sign Neymar this summer, according to reports in Spain. Neymar left Santos to join Barcelona in the summer of 2013, signing a five-year deal with the Catalan giants. Since joining the La Liga club, he has managed to establish himself as an important part of the team,…
Barcelona have joined the race for Sporting Lisbon starlet Gelson Martins. Martins has recently been attracting interest from top European clubs, including Manchester United, who are said to be keeping an eye on him. He has been in superb form of late, scoring 2 goals along with 6 assists in 9 appearances so far this season. His impressive…
Real Madrid made an attempt to lure Ivan Rakitic away from Barcelona this summer, according to reports. Alvaro Morata was the only signing made by Zidane over the summer, although the fans were expecting the club to sign a few more big names. Paul Pogba was believed to be on Zidane’s radar after Juventus made the…
Barcelona have identified a potential long-term successor to Lionel Messi, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Messi has established himself as arguably the greatest player to have ever played the game of football, and finding a replacement for a player who has broken innumerable records and has five Ballon D’Or trophies to his name could…
According to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona right-back Sergi Roberto might end up at Old Trafford next season. Sergi Roberto began his Barcelona career playing in midfield, but was moved to the right-back position due to unavailability of players in that position. Since then, Roberto has made that position his. His current release clause…
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has signed a new five-year contract with the Catalans, ending talks of a potential move away from the club. Sergio Busquets will continue to play for his childhood club, after the Spaniard signed a new five-year contract with the Catalan side. The 28-year-old’s new deal ends in 2021, but can be…
Brazilian sensation Neymar has revealed that he cannot imagine himself playing at any club other than FC Barcelona. Neymar left Santos to join Barcelona in the summer of 2013, signing a five-year deal with the Catalan giants. Since joining the La Liga club, he has managed to establish himself as an important part of the team,…
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FC Barcelona is a football club based in Barcelona, Spain. Formed in the year 1899, it has since managed to establish itself as not only one of the biggest football clubs on the planet, but also as one of the most supported teams in the world.
Barcelona plays in the Spanish La Liga – a title the club has won 26 times. The club’s other major titles include 30 Copa del Rey titles, 13 Supercopa de España titles, 5 UEFA Champions Leagues, 5 UEFA Super Cups, 4 UEFA Cup Winners Cups, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups.
The club is home to some of the best footballers in the world, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Frenkie de Jong, amongst others. The current head coach is Quique Setien.
Barcelona’s main colours are blue and red – as evident from their home shirts every season. The club’s crest consists of the St. George Cross in the upper-left corner, and the Catalan flag on the upper-right, with the team’s primary colours at the bottom. Its current home ground is the Camp Nou stadium.
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