Barcelona have reportedly secured the services of Adrien Rabiot who will join them in the summer on a free transfer. Let us have a look at how the Frenchman will fit in with the La Liga giants: What Barca are likely securing through the 23-year-old is a player for the future. His arrival won’t solve…
This season’s La Liga is tilted heavily in Barcelona‘s favour already, and last night’s win against Getafe ensured they have a 5-point lead at the top, with the season almost half over. To make things better, Real Madrid lost at the Bernabeu once again, which means they now occupy the 5th position in the standings,…
Isco has expressed a firm desire to depart from Real Madrid. The Spanish international has reportedly grown fed up with life under Santiago Solari, and is now looking for a new challenge away from the Spanish capital. In fact, the player has already told his father, who is also his agent, to establish contact and schedule…
Cristiano Ronaldo has certainly been enjoying life with Juventus, his most recent antic sustaining the side’s domestic unbeaten streak and bringing his goal tally to 12. However, what fans have been missing is the brilliant rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi – the saga that dominated world football for several years and single-handedly provided the La…
The winter window draws closer every day and European giants will be eager to make their mark upon the brief transfer period. Barcelona, in particular, will be seeking to bring in some reinforcements to strengthen their European hopes. Here are a few players they can sign in order to do so:
The 21-year-old midfield talent has been heavily impressive this season, which has attracted attention from several European powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Manchester United, to name a few. However, Catalan giants Barcelona remain the frontrunners in this transfer race. In fact, the player’s father has already admitted that Camp Nou would…
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he has not missed Lionel Messi since moving to Italy. Ronaldo and Messi have shared the fiercest individual rivalry in world football for more than a decade now, but it only reached that level when the former joined Real Madrid in 2009, and began competing with the Argentine’s Barcelona on…
Barcelona registered a 2-1 win over PSV on Wednesday night thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique, so as to seal the top spot in their Champions League group. While the Argentinian scored the opener with a strong left-footed strike, he assisted the second through a direct free-kick, which was poked in by…
Pitches in Rosario prepared Lionel Messi to adjust to any condition in the world, claims the legend himself. Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the history of the game. The Argentine International has been excellent in front of goal since making his debut for Barcelona 15 years ago. The 31-year-old forward…
Being cheeky isn’t a trait that footballers save for the pitch. If anything, their social media and off-the-field presence often brings out all the wit there is, and the banter certainly seems endless at times. Of course, it is the interaction shared by superstars of the great game that is savored the most, and perhaps…
Amidst the ongoing international break, Paul Pogba recently caught up with Lionel Messi in Dubai. Pogba, who missed Manchester United‘s derby encounter against City last weekend, was left out of Les Bleus squad, as Didier Deschamps didn’t want to risk the midfielder. That saw Pogba use his holiday time in Dubai. It was during this…
The race for the Ballon d’Or is intensifying, and once again, the focus will be on talismen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But this time, another player is likely to challenge the duo, with that being Real Madrid superstar Luka Modric. Both CR7 and Messi are looking for their sixth Ballon d’Or crowns. In the 30-man…
Sergio Ramos is a player that is hard to love; if you aren’t a Real Madrid fan, that is. The Spanish centre-back is one of the best in the world in his spot, but that brilliance comes with an attitude and a hot head that isn’t appreciated much. As of such, when El Clasicos come…
The biggest rivalry in club football is now just a week away, as the whole world will watch Barcelona welcome their arch-rivals Real Madrid to the Camp Nou next weekend. This fixture has proven to be one of the most fiercely contested in football in recent times, with talent and passion being present in the…
Few players manage to rustle up headlines as Paul Pogba does. The Frenchman has been at the heart of multi-faceted speculation over the course of the past few months, and rumours have been rife about him being unhappy at Manchester United. At the heart of most of these tales is the insistent report that Barcelona…
The undying question of who among Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world has been addressed countless times, throughout their impressive careers till date and across the line of fans, players, and managers. However, this year seems to be showing signs of a slowdown in that peculiar trend, with both giants…
Lionel Messi’s UCL brace against Tottenham brought his total tally against English clubs to 22 goals and 6 assists in 28 appearances, that too against the top clubs of the Premier League that made the cut into the elite competition. This scintillating trend does beg the question of exactly how the Argentine superstar would fare…
Change is never an easy thing to handle, particularly so for football players. While the modern version of the game promotes moving about the globe and shifting to those clubs where one has both a lucrative deal and a pleasing game-time, it’s not always an ideal choice. As of such, it is common to see…
When you think Lionel Messi, you typically think goals, dribbles, trophies, and the GOAT. However, this weekend, the world was witness to a slightly different sight of the Argentine international. Messi’s Barcelona were in action against Girona, and seemed to be cruising to a regulation win in La Liga after he had given them the…
Some players are bigger than the clubs they play at, and often it is their wishes that take center-stage. While Barcelona have boasted of a brilliant tenure with Lionel Messi, a recent claim brings a lot into question. As has been the trend with Barcelona for the past months, the name that they have been…
Despite the transfer window being long closed, rumors of departures have a tendency to remain persistent when the players involved are huge and commercially valuable. As of recent, it is the saga of Paul Pogba that has been fodder for the media, with speculation after speculation being piled onto the possibility of the Frenchman departing…
When FIFA announced their shortlist for the Best Player, there was a surprising omission in the form of Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar didn’t make it to the three-man shortlist composing of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mo Salah, and Luka Modric. This is the first time since 2006 that the player hasn’t made it in the list…
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest players in the history of football, and the duo ruled the last decade to win everything that club football had to offer. The legendary players not only kept shattering records in La Liga, but also graced Europe with their prowess for Barcelona and Real Madrid…
Barcelona romped past minnows Huesca in a 10-goal affair, wherein Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both scored twice in an 8-2 win on the night. Huesca took an early lead through Watford loanee Cucho Hernandez in the third minute itself, but Messi levelled with a shot off the post. The Argentine skipper, who also hit…
Lionel Messi almost always seems to find himself in the news, usually by merit of his brilliance. With Cristiano Ronaldo now having departed from La Liga, his superiority in Spain is unquestioned and unchallenged, and he remains amongst the best to have graced the great game. However, he recently made it in the news for…
Paul Pogba to Barcelona was a linkup that proved to be the offspring of the oft-quoted mismatch between the Frenchman and Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. While a victorious World Cup with France led many to believe that the 25-year-old midfielder would have a brilliant season with the Mancunian giants, their first two games haven’t…
Paul Pogba to Barcelona seems to have injected some unexpected drama into the final days of this transfer window. While most fans will be flabbergasted trying to understand why Manchester United would part ways with Paul Pogba for a second time, the sheer volume of reports coming in on the topic are reason enough to…
Paul Pogba may have led his country to an epic World Cup triumph not too long ago, but the Frenchman is certainly unsettled at his current club Manchester United. The 25-year-old has been linked with a few clubs already in this transfer window, and while Juventus were serious contenders, it appears as if another big…
Paul Pogba has been a regular speculative figure in the transfer window this summer, after being linked with moves to Juventus and Barcelona. With Juventus cooling their interest, Barca were the club that remained keen throughout, as per reports. They signed Arturo Vidal last week, but have still been linked with the Manchester United midfielder.…
Paul Pogba, in a surprising turn of events, now seems quite likely to depart Manchester United before deadline day. As things stand, it is Barcelona that are the prominent suitors for the Frenchman’s signature. Here’s what will occur if he leaves for the Catalan giants [Video]:
Manchester United and Manchester City turned down the opportunity to sign Arturo Vidal due to age and injury concerns. The Mancunian clubs have been heavy spenders over the past seasons. Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have focused on improving their midfield by spending heavily. Pogba, Bernardo Silva and Gundogan have been some of biggest arrivals in…
Arturo Vidal could be on his way to Barcelona this summer after reaching a verbal agreement with the Spanish giants. Barcelona have been undergoing a transition since Andres Iniesta decided to call time on his La Liga career at the end of last season. The Spanish maestro joined the club in 1996 and made 674…
Social media adds an aspect to the transfer market in particular and the football world in general that has become a brand new source of excitement and speculation. While news outlets usually keep a close eye on the activity of particular targets during the window, these days, the individual activity on their numerous social media…
Barcelona seem eager to take charge of Europe in the upcoming season. Their eye in the transfer window seems sharp after the arrival of Clément Lenglet for €36 million, Arthur for €40 million, and now, a more recent steal of Brazilian Malcom from the arms of Roma. All in all, a strong intent seems to be…
The business side of football is increasingly acquiring a similar brand of electric excitement that the all-too-familiar antics on the pitch evoke. While it was initially deadline day drama that set the stage, more often than not, last minute changes, via hijacking and unexpected swoops, have also become increasingly common. As a result, clubs often…
Jose Mourinho wants Ivan Rakitic in return if Barcelona wish to land Paul Pogba this summer. Manchester United have been pretty busy this summer. Jose Mourinho wants to ensure that his squad is capable of putting up a strong fight for the Premier League and the Champions League next season. The Red Devils have been…
Barcelona are intent on reinforcing their midfield, and in particular, the right side of midfield this summer, and have identified Chelsea‘s Willian to fulfill their desire. After two failed bids rumoured to be in the region of £50m, the Catalan giants are now bidding over £55m for the winger, according to Sky Sports News. The Brazilian performed…
Paul Pogba has had a phenomenal World Cup, aiding France in attaining the biggest title of them all. His goal was a crucial aspect in the 4-2 scoreline against Croatia going France’s way in the finals. This was an additive to a brilliant tournament wherein the Manchester United midfielder functioned as a crucial cog in…
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of rugged central defender Clement Lenglet from Sevilla in a deal that is said to be around £31m. The Frenchman is widely tipped to be one of the next big things in world football after a sensational outing with the Spanish club in recent times. The center-half made a total of…
Paulinho’s stint at Barcelona has come to an end after just one season at the club. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had joined the Catalan giants in 2017, but is now going back to the Chinese Super League. Paulinho, who made a serious impact for Barca in the 2017-18 season, is heading out on loan…
Manchester United are no strangers to extraordinary transfer swap deals. The club was involved in a high-profile swap just a few months ago, when Alexis Sanchez came to Old Trafford from Arsenal, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way. The deal was an eye-opener for many, but with Sanchez seemingly disappointing in his first few…
Amid speculation of a possible transfer to Real Madrid for star striker Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain look all set to smash the record transfer fee for a player by bidding £239m for Barcelona winger Philippe Coutinho. Reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that PSG have made the bid to Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian, and they hope that by…
Spain legend Andres Iniesta has decided to bid farewell to international football after seeing his side get knocked out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. The legendary midfielder came on as a second-half substitute in the 67th minute, but could not help his side beat Russia in the round of 16 encounter. The hosts…
Barcelona made a £50 million bid in an attempt to beat United for Chelsea’s Willian this week. Willian has been Jose Mourinho’s top target since he arrived in Manchester back in 2016. The Portuguese gaffer was the one who introduced the Brazilian to the Premier League, and believes that he could be the one to bring…
Despite being a team that is at the heart of renewed success, Barcelona have been relatively quiet on the transfer radar this summer. The former purchase and departure of Neymar, followed by the smart moves of the likes of Suarez, Dembele, and Rakitic are now deals and sagas of the past, and followers certainly seem…
There was another intense drama in St Petersburg and Argentina survived a scare to end as 2-1 winners against Nigeria in their final Group D game in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. Argentina, who needed a victory to ensure likely qualification, were almost heading out before Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo scored a brilliant…
Manchester United are making most of the news in this summer transfer window, with the side desperate to compete with arch-rivals Manchester City in order to regain the Premier League crown. Since Jose Mourinho has taken over, there has been significant progress in this regard, but much work is still to be done, and the…
Paul Pogba may be widely considered as one of the most gifted young midfielders in world football today, but rumours of his unhappiness at Manchester United have been rampant for quite a while now, and it isn’t surprising that some of Europe’s biggest clubs are taking notice. It all began this past season, when Pogba was…
Barcelona have been riding high for the past decade or so, on the back of the brilliance of one man supported by the class and skill of a midfield the likes of which we may never see again. But things are starting to change around Catalonia now, and all may not be necessarily rosy around…
The future of players in the modern game is more a flurry of business deals coming to fruition, and one is left to wonder how much control players may have over their destination, a feat often left to be bartered and negotiated on a table hosting agents and representatives. In view of this, it is…
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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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