Ousmane Dembele emerges as a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho for Manchester United. The Englishman has had a terrific season so far with 17 goals and 16 assists in Bundesliga. Which strikes a stark contrast with his time at Borussia Dortmund off the pitch lately. It was widely reported that Sancho has experienced internal conflicts…
Jose Mourinho’s managerial antics have been of the precise sort that have added a significant amount of color to the great game. The Europe-wide reigns of the Portuguese maestro have certainly left little to question. Currently the gaffer at Tottenham Hotspur, some of his best professional years came when he was at the helm of…
Manchester United’s youth recruitment policy has certainly improved considerably under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Under the gaffer, the days of Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure wherein homegrown talent were promoted extensively appears to have taken place. However, it cannot he denied that big transfer moves are still being relied upon by the Red Devils in order to…
Man Utd’s stock as a club has wavered considerably over the years. While their more recent antics appear enroute to slowly regain the formidable place they occupied in European football for decades altogether, much work still remains to be done. One of the hallmarks in achieving this is how they are able to raise the…
Mainly focusing on midfielders this time, Manchester United were keeping various players under their radar in the hopes of bolstering up the team this month. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the squad is short on effective midfielders and hence have been displaying an urge to sign a creative player who operates in the centre of the…
Manchester United’s plight is about to go from bad to a whole lot more worse. The Red Devils have been under heavy scrutiny the entire winter transfer window for failing to land a single deal despite the problems plaguing their roster. The reinvigorated Bruno Fernandes saga showed much hope to United fans and on multiple…
With the winter transfer window over the horizon, Manchester United are showing significant interest in swooping Jean Clair Todibo from Barcelona. The Frenchman has been struggling to receive desirable game time since his advent at Camp Nou. The Catalan club roped in the defender from Toulouse for just €2m in the previous winter. However, according…
Man United have made contact with Arturo Vidal’s camp as they look to reinforce their midfield, reports FCInterNews. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been tinkering in midfield, trying to find the right combination of players. But Fred and Andreas Pereira have so far been proven unreliable, whereas Nemanja Matic seems to have set his mind on…
Things turn sour for Jason Sancho at Borussia Dortmund as the player now feels a sense of betrayal after recent incidents. The Englishman followed up with his stunning breakthrough season with 5 goals and 9 assists in 17 appearances this season. Even as a teenager, Sancho has established himself as a starter for a European…
The return of Anthony Martial has rejuvenated Man United’s creative efforts up-front. Since his penalty winner against Partizan, United have gone on to score three goals against Norwich City in the Premier League and a further two against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. This has also done wonders to the form of Marcus Rashford, who…
Manchester United’s scoring woes appeared to have abated for a bit when they won 3-1 against Norwich City on Sunday. However, their penalty curse remained intact as both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial missed the crucial spot-kicks. Then again, the duo did redeem themselves later on as they linked up to create United’s third goal…
Man United must be desperately waiting for the winter transfer window in order to get themselves out of the current slump. Even if the club is able to recover their standings in the Premier League after the host of injury woes cease affecting them, there is no denying that a massive talent gap still exists.…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified two attacking targets for January. After multiple rounds of negotiations, the Norwegian finally managed to ship off Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, that too for a decent transfer fee. However, no replacement was recruited in the Belgian’s stead, and the Mancunians are now facing its consequences. During Sunday’s 2-0 defeat…
Much has been hyped about Manchester United’s new defensive signing of Harry Maguire. The world-record breaking pricetag attached to the centre-back means that a lot of hope is pinned unto him and expectations are soaring sky-high. The highlight of his time at United so far came when he was named the man-of-the-match in an outstanding…
Numerous hours of debates and lines upon lines of internet commentary has been devoted to trying to establish who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. The Greatest of All Time debate has grown ever stronger as both superstars continue to deliver impeccable performances despite their ages. While on…
Barcelona are considering making a shock move for Matteo Darmian. Darmian has been on the fringes of the Manchester United squad for quite some time now. He has been consistently linked with a return to Italy in the previous transfer windows, but a move has failed to materialise each time. Now, new reports emerging from…
Manchester United have expressed interest in Samuel Umtiti. Multiple sources have lately hinted that the Red Devils are on the verge of sealing the deal for Leicester City star Harry Maguire. Despite those claims, emerging reports from France suggest that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co. are pondering over making a move for Barcelona centre-back Samuel…
Manchester United have resumed their pursuit of Ivan Rakitic. The Croatia international was linked with a summer switch to the Old Trafford club until a few weeks ago, but the reports eventually fizzled out. But now, brand new updates emerging from Spain have indicated that the Red Devils have reignited their interest in the Barcelona…
Barcelona have expressed an interest in signing Victor Lindelof. The Catalan giants are said to be on the lookout for new central defensive reinforcements, after having missed out on the signing of Matthijs De Ligt. Barca were said to be leading the race for the Ajax captain’s services, but the Dutchman now appears set to…
Defensive pursuits have been a frustrating point for Manchester United so far. The centre-back they have long sought after has still not arrived. A host of big players have been pursued by the Red Devils but almost all of them have ended in disappointment. Most recently, it has been Harry Maguire who appears to be…
Manchester United this transfer window seemed to have learned from the mistakes they made in the past. If not that, then the handicap of not having Champions League football may have forced them to alter their plans. This is why the side is being linked heavily with young talents rather than expensive established players, with…
Matthijs De Ligt has been advised to join Manchester United. The Ajax captain is currently the most sought-after defender in the transfer market, with a summer departure from the Eredivisie outfit imminent. He has been linked with a host of powerhouses from all across the continent, but Barcelona and Manchester United have been leading this…
Barcelona have opened talks with Marcus Rashford over a potential summer switch. Rashford equaled his best return in terms of goals this season since making his debut in 2016, as he bagged 13 goals in 47 appearances for the Red Devils. The 21-year-old also displaced Romelu Lukaku as the new first-choice striker under Ole Gunnar…
Two former Ajax managers have urged Matthijs De Ligt to join Manchester City. Speculation surrounding the future of De Ligt has dominated the transfer window so far, with a host of European juggernauts said to be interested in securing his services. Barcelona have been dubbed as the frontrunners in this race, although Manchester United have…
Matthijs De Ligt will inform Manchester United of his decision in the coming days. Despite the fact that sources close to the Red Devils have informed the club that De Ligt has already agreed a move to Barcelona, United remain hopeful of pulling off this deal. Previous reports have already indicated that the Netherlands international…
Manchester United’s defensive woes, at the time of writing this article, are still quite prominent. The early sagas in this transfer window have linked the Red Devils with several defensive names, but apart from speculation, nothing solid has surfaced yet. The de Ligt saga is clearly an exception but even with regard to the 19-year-old,…
Manchester United are in desperate need to sign some midfield reinforcements ahead of the new season. Ander Herrera has already parted ways with the club on a free transfer, and Paul Pogba is expected to complete a big-money move to Real Madrid as well. The Red Devils currently face a shortage of players in the…
Amongst Manchester United’s general falls from grace over the course of the past two months, what has continued to surprise the most is how poorly David De Gea has been performing in front of the club’s goal. This season saw the Spaniard concede an embarrassing 54 goals in the Premier League, a figure that isn’t…
Barcelona are said to be monitoring Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes. Despite having made his senior debut for the Red Devils back in May 2017, Gomes is yet to start a competitive first-team game for the club. The England youth international has made just four senior appearances for the Mancunians so far – all from…
Juan Mata is prioritising a summer move to Barcelona. The playmaker’s current contract with Manchester United is all set to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign, following which he will be a free agent. Reports indicate that the Red Devils did offer him a one-year extension, but the Spanish international wanted a deal…
Liverpool have a mountain to climb at Anfield following their 3-0 loss against Barcelona in the first leg of Champions League semi-finals. Luis Suarez netted the opener in the first-half against his former club, while Lionel Messi struck twice in the second half. The Argentine’s second goal was his 600th career goal, as he curled…
Ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League first leg semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Camp Nou, the focus revolved around Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk. On one hand, we had the best player in the world in the form of Messi. Opposing him was Premier League PFA Player of the…
The first time Manchester United broke their club-transfer record post-Sir Alex Ferguson was during signing Juan Mata from Chelsea for £37 million. The Spaniard was expected to be a season-changing winter signing for manager David Moyes, who had already begun hearing the warning bells. Moyes didn’t last long after that, but Mata survived and even…
Top clubs are interested in signing the Ajax captain, who is regarded as one of the best young central defenders in Europe. Barcelona are considered strong favourites to sign Matthijs de Ligt, as the 19-year-old is believed to prefer a move to Camp Nou, following in the footsteps of his teammate Frenkie de Jong. However,…
Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona at Camp Nou, with David De Gea being one of the central figures during the second leg quarterfinal match-up. The Spanish international conceded an easy goal – one which a player of his calibre should have kept out with his eyes closed –…
Barcelona managed to successfully thump Manchester United 3-0 on Tuesday night, effectively sealing a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate win. Lionel Messi was the star of the show at Camp Nou, as he bagged two goals within the opening 20 minutes to hand his side a massive advantage…
Manchester United were a team in shambles, as Barcelona thoroughly decimated them with a 3-0 win at the Camp Nou in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Luke Shaw’s Old Trafford own-goal was added onto by a Lionel Messi brace, which was followed by a brilliant Philippe Coutinho goal to lead Barca into the semi-finals,…
Manchester United were thoroughly battered at the Camp Nou as Barcelona emerged victorious with a 3-0 win, a Lionel Messi brace and a Philippe Coutinho beauty winning them the tie. Let us have a look at how the Red Devils fared on the night David De Gea – 3.5 Exceptionally poor from the Spaniard who…
Philippe Coutinho has failed to live up to the mighty expectations since making his big-money move from Liverpool to Barcelona. The Brazilian international is yet to establish himself as a first-choice forward in Ernesto Valverde’s lineup. However, even his recent performances indicate that he is a long way off from realistically achieving that target. Multiple…
Ernesto Valverde has admitted that he is wary of Manchester United’s ability to score late goals. The Red Devils are set to visit Camp Nou for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, with the first leg ending 1-0 in Barcelona‘s favour. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will need to score at least twice to…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be seeking to climb a mountain twice as his Manchester United visit Camp Nou to try and make a dent in the 1-0 away goal advantage that Barcelona have notched in their quarter-finals clash. The Champions League loves to see these two teams clash and now let us have a look…
During the build-up to Manchester United‘s quarter-final clash against Barcelona, Chris Smalling grabbed all the headlines when he stated that he was very much up for the challenge of facing off against Lionel Messi. While numerous followers of the game labeled him as unrealistic and over-confident, the Englishman proved his worth during the 1-0 defeat…
Football is a game that often houses wholesome moments. Despite the recent trend pointing to scandalous incidents and moments that defied sportsmanship on and off the field, the heartwarming sights always pop up during games, regardless of the intensity of the match at hand. A player like Lionel Messi has always attracted eyeballs, regardless of…
Scott McTominay produced a brilliant display in midfield for Manchester United against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals first leg tie at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old created a lot of problems, and deserves all the plaudits. Despite United’s 1-0 loss, the youngster was one of the positive factors for the Old Trafford unit. McTominay…
Barcelona finally managed to bag a victory at Old Trafford this Wednesday night, as they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. The sole goal arrived early in the game, after Luke Shaw accidentally deflected a Luis Suarez header into the back of his own net. The Catalan giants…
Manchester United were defeated 1-0 by Barcelona during the first-leg of their quarter-final Champions League tie at Old Trafford. A Luke Shaw own-goal was the only thing that separated the two sides, and it was the sort of loss that flatters the winning team. Barca weren’t the threat they normally are in Europe, with the…
Despite facing a 1-0 defeat on the night, Manchester United were far from poor against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie. The visitors bagged an early goal after Luke Shaw deflected a Luis Suarez header into his own net, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men fought back expertly, keeping the Catalans…
Manchester United’s tryst with Barcelona continued at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Champions League, as the Spanish side emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a Luke Shaw own goal. The game wasn’t the Barca walkover that most pundits had predicted. Quite to the contrary, the erstwhile confident and well-passing side was brilliant…
Barcelona and Manchester United are all set to meet in what will be an exciting clash of the heavyweights in the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League this season. Both teams boast of world-class superstars who will undoubtedly put up an impeccable show whilst trying their best to lead their sides to the penultimate…
Manchester United take on Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with the first-leg set to be played out at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are the clear underdogs, despite the unprecedented nature of their win over PSG in the Round of 16. The La Liga giants will be a formidable opponents to…
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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.
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