Ivan Rakitic has made a note of Man Utd’s interest in him, and is seriously considering the possibility of joining their ranks in the summer. The Barcelona midfielder has been a crucial member of the squad since his move to the Nou Camp in 2014, and has been ever present in the first team this…
Following Barcelona’s shock exit at the hands of Roma in the Champions League, questions are being raised as to whether Ernesto Valverde is the right man for the job. While some fans have urged caution and patience, others have already begun calling for Pep Guardiola’s return to his “home”. Amid such opinions, let us take…
Over the past century or so, Man United have established themselves as a club which takes the growth of its young prodigies with utmost seriousness. The Red Devils have a remarkable feat to their name, which Jose Mourinho has built on since his arrival at the club, of naming at least one homegrown player in every…
From zero to a hero! That quite sums up Kostas Manolas’ week at AS Roma. On April 4, he scored one of the two own goals conceded by the Italian side against heavyweights Barcelona in the 4-1 loss in the first-leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. On Tuesday, the player netted Roma’s third goal of…
“We failed. It’s a possibility [it’s my last #UCL], so it’s tough to take. But it’s tough to take for everyone,” were Andres Iniesta’s words after the conclusion of the second leg of Champions League quarter-finals. AS Roma have undeniably stunned the football fanatics, seizing a victory against Barcelona by exposing to the view a…
Barcelona are tipped to make a season-long loan offer for Luke Shaw in order to maintain funds for the touted transfer of Antoine Griezmann. The Spanish league leaders are in search for a backup for star full-back Jordi Alba following the lacklustre displays from Lucas Digne. The Frenchman has hardly had any significant impact of…
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked the world on Tuesday with a stunning overhead kick against Juventus. The goal is regarded as one of the most spectacular ones to rustle the net, and has forced some praise out of Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Portuguese leaped in the air during the second half,…
Barcelona secured the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final in great fashion, netting significant amount of goals. The host supporters bounced off excitement on the night, as the home side displayed overwhelming performance, completely ascertaining authority over the widely anticipated fixture. Barcelona scored four goals altogether in the first leg of the tie –…
The Samuel Umtiti transfer saga continues to make headlines, as the Barcelona ace has reportedly confirmed that Manchester United ‘want’ him to make a move to Old Trafford this summer. The 24-year-old has been linked with the Red Devils on a regular basis over the past few months, and as of now, Umtiti himself has broken silence…
Barcelona have displayed impressive performances this campaign, maintaining their unbeaten record throughout and exposing the finest of plays under Ernesto Valverde. Nevertheless, they seemed as if they were about to savour the first defeat of the season last night, while squaring their horns with Sevilla. Coming off the bench late in the match, Lionel Messi…
As per recent reports, negotiations between Barcelona and Samuel Umtiti over a new contract haven’t been going well, and Manchester United could quite possibly swoop in to take advantage of the situation and secure the defender’s services. With that in mind, let us take a look at the 7 things that are likely to happen…
Barcelona are on the lookout for a replacement for star defender Samuel Umtiti, as United look likely to sign him up. As per Sport, the French international has refused to sign any iteration of a contract presented before him, and has practically ‘left the door open’ for the English giants to come and get him.…
Philippe Coutinho finally completed his much anticipated move to Barcelona in a £145 million deal in January after having struggled to leave Liverpool for almost two campaigns. The Reds did, however, bring in Mohamed Salah from Roma in the summer last year, whose impressive start at Anfield has helped the Merseyside club’s faithful forget about…
Barcelona are reportedly considering a shock swoop for Luke Shaw, according to the Mirror. The Englishman is enduring a nightmare spell at Old Trafford, and just isn’t a Jose Mourinho player, despite doing everything in his power to convince the Portuguese of his worth. The United boss has regularly singled him out for criticism in…
Barcelona are in danger of losing one of the best defenders in world football, having refused to agree to Samuel Umtiti’s demands over a wage increase. The Catalan giants do not feel the Frenchman’s demands are justified, despite the fact that he has been one of their most consistent players since his move from Lyon…
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti kept quiet when asked about whether he will sign for English club Manchester United in the future. The Frenchman was with teammate Olivier Giroud on TF1’s Telefoot programme, where he participated in a informative questionnaire which required him to reply on a ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘joker’ basis. With the latter signifying…
Although a star defender at Barcelona these days, a young Gerard Pique found himself to be an upcoming talent at Manchester United. Having left his homeland for Old Trafford for a short stint of four years, the Spaniard learned quite a bit from the Red Devils. But apart from technical ability, he certainly learned what…
Banter and bragging rights are bound to occur in any competitive environment that boasts of a lighter side. And in regions like the La Liga, where victories between rivals are celebrated with the utmost vigor, one can only imagine the kind of trash talk that might go on. Well, for once, we needn’t let our…
The world of football has witnessed a number of sensational returns in the past few years, be it David Luiz heading back to Chelsea, Mario Gotze returning to Borussia Dortmund, or Paul Pogba’s homecoming to Manchester. However, the footballing fanbase could be set to observe the grandest return of all, with the media linking Neymar…
Watching some players play and score is surely a delight, but there are some players whose celebrations are equally entertaining. And maybe, Lionel Messi might be stepping into the latter category with his latest celebration. Barcelona triumphed over Athletic Bilbao in a stunning first-half performance and a convincing second half. Paco Alcacer and Messi were…
Paul Pogba could be on his way to Barcelona, as tension between him and Jose Mourinho rises. Reports of minor disagreements between the gaffer and his record signing started to take shape a couple of weeks ago. Since then, many sources have claimed that the Frenchman’s exit from Old Trafford could be a real possibility.…
A Lionel Messi masterclass knocked Chelsea, out of the UEFA Champions League yesterday. However, the Argentine wizard was also involved in a rather offbeat spectacle with the match official, Damir Skomina. Messi’s brilliant brace sealed the quarter-finals berth for Barcelona, who will face Italian giants Roma to fight for a place in the last four…
The defending English Champions, Chelsea, crashed out of the UEFA Champions League after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou last night. On a night to remember for Lionel Messi, who reached a milestone of 100 Champions League goals with a stunning brace, there was another star wearing the Blues’ jersey who would want…
Deals need not wait until the opening of transfer windows in order to see through to fruition. In fact, more often than not, especially in the case of young and upcoming talents, an agreement is met over a transfer months in advance. Now, a similar phenomenon has been achieved by Barcelona, as they are set…
Premier League heavyweights Manchester United are pushing for a move to bring in Barcelona’s star defender, Samuel Umtiti, according to latest reports in Spain. Umtiti have been regularly linked with the Red Devils over the past few months, and as per the report by Sport, the highly-rated defender could be headed towards Old Trafford come the…
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has made a shocking revelation to his former Barcelona teammates, as per reports in Spain. The Brazil international broke the world transfer record when he switched to Parc des Princes last summer. A move which was more or less forced onto Barca saw one of their most high profile players leave for…
Yerry Mina has impressed the supporters in the two months he has been at Camp Nou, despite enjoying fewer appearances than his quality demands. Nevertheless, the South American defender was involved in Wednesday evening’s Catalan Super Cup match against Espanyol, in which his side secured the victory through penalties. The victory may not have had too…
Manchester United are keeping an eye on Samuel Umtiti’s situation at Barcelona, and have already approached the club about a move, according to reports. Umtiti has been a revelation for the Catalan giants since his move to the club from Lyon at the start of last season, and they are eager to tie him down…
Being one of Europe’s powerhouse clubs comes with its own perks and downsides. And one of those would be being linked with many, many high-profile players constantly, though the line separating the two traits often blur. The rumoured switch of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid to rivals Barcelona is one such case. And according to…
La Liga juggernauts Barcelona returned to regular first team training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper after their trip to Stamford Bridge for the Champions League Round Of 16 clash against Chelsea, which ended in a 1-1 draw courtesy of a late Lionel Messi goal. The Catalan giants are now preparing to take on Girona in…
The largely-awaited Champions League encounter between Chelsea and Barcelona ended with both teams sharing the spoils in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, as the game ended in a 1-1 draw. While Willian and Lionel Messi grabbed the headlines by getting on the scoresheet, the pundits were left impressed by the genius shown by Sergio…
Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti has reportedly threatened to leave the club and secure a move to Manchester United. Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout for defensive reinforcements for a while now, thanks to the consistently below-par performances from several of his current centre-backs. In fact, as per Sport, the Portuguese tactician had identified Umtiti…
Regarded as one of the biggest games of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, the tie between Chelsea and Barcelona ended in a fascinating 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge. Willian gave Chelsea the lead in the 62nd minute of the game, but Lionel Messi equaliser in the 75th minute has livened up next month’s…
One of those enormous and mouthwatering fixtures in the international sport that seldom fails to present drama and exquisite displays has concluded with neither team ascertaining their supremacy. The expectations of this widely anticipated fixture are regularly tinted with anxiety as well as enthusiasm, and the tie certainly hasn’t failed in bestowing entertainment to the…
No one knows better about the fear that strikers strike into the hearts of players than the very players who are challenged – the defenders. When the talent in question is that of Lionel Messi, then nothing is left to be said at all. Despite seeming to be on the cusp of parting with his…
When the 2017 summer transfer window came to a close, the word on most lips was the world record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to PSG. Apart from the financially mind-boggling nature of the deal, the biggest concerns raised were about how Barcelona would cope with the loss of one of the world’s best talents.…
Chelsea have arguably been handed the toughest Champions League tie, as they are set to square up against Barcelona during the legs scheduled on the 20th of February and the 14th of March. With the rampant nature of the Catalan giants both domestically and in Europe, the Spanish side seems earmarked for victory. Add to that…
Angel di Maria has admitted that he was inches away from sealing a move to Barcelona, but saw the deal fall through in the end. The Argentinian would have become public enemy number 1 in another part of Spain had he made the switch to the Catalan giants, having already represented Real Madrid to much…
Barcelona entered their fourth consecutive Copa del Rey final after securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Valencia in their second leg semi-final clash at the Mestalla last night. Ernesto Valverde’s men cruised past on a 3-0 aggregate, and will now look to secure a record 30th Copa del Rey title when they take on Sevilla in the…
Chelsea will be up against familiar opponents Barcelona in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and it has got one Blues’ player very excited, especially with the prospect of facing the legendary Lionel Messi. Former Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater cannot wait to play against the European and Spanish heavyweights and especially Messi in…
Samuel Umtiti appeared riled up after being allegedly subjected to racial insult, as the Frenchman was seen getting restrained by Gerard Pique. According to BeIN Sport (via The Sun), the Catalan defender was allegedly described as a “black w***e” by an opponent, which provoked Umtiti enough to try to enkindle a fight. However, the composed reaction…
Football is an euphoric experience filled with ups and downs at every point. Display of beautiful skills, teamwork, focus, and mutual respect sets the sport apart from the rest. Naturally, it also comes with a rather violent side; after all, it’s 22 grown men on an adrenaline rush on the pitch. But how one handles…
Watford have recorded their existence in the winter window by completing their first move in for a Barca attacker, with the window bordering closer to its conclusion. Javi Gracia has irrevocably secured the services of Gerard Deulofeu on a season-long loan deal. The 23-year-old will purportedly operate on the wide spaces, stretching out more prospects…
Barcelona have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho will be assigned the No.14 jersey at Camp Nou after his stunning move from Liverpool. The Brazil international became Barca’s new recording signing after making a £140 million move from Merseyside earlier this month. But until now, the new arrival has not made his debut, nor had he chosen…
Philippe Coutinho was seen in action for Barcelona for the very first time since his mountainous £142 million transfer last night, and the Catalan adherents are in a euphoric sense of excitement. Considered to be an archetypal Brazilian number 10 playmaker, the superstar has been used as an attacking midfielder, second striker, and on the…
Barcelona will have to bid adieu to one of their longest serving players, as Javier Mascherano will depart the club later this week. Confirming the move on their website, the Catalan giants announced the move by stating that he would receive “an institutional farewell on Wednesday at 11 am.” The 33-year-old has spent seven-and-a-half years…
Sergi Roberto has agreed a deal with Barcelona that will extend his stay at Camp Nou until 2022. Roberto has lately been on the radar of a host of European elites, including the likes of Juventus, and Chelsea. However, the latest agreement between him and the La Liga giants has ended all speculation that surrounded…
Barcelona recently confirmed the signing of Yerry Mina from Palmeiras, and the player was revealed to the press media today. But more than the flashy tricks he displayed, it was the youngster’s very respectful gesture that won the hearts of the Culés. The Columbian is regarded as one of the best defensive prospects in Spain,…
Barcelona’s latest signing, Philippe Coutinho, has reportedly given the most brilliant response after being questioned about whether he wanted Barca’s No. 10 shirt. The ex-Liverpool playmaker finally ended his transfer saga, as he completed his much-anticipated switch to Camp Nou this month. La Blaugrana were in pursuit of the highly-rated Brazilian ever since they lost their…
Barcelona have easily been one of best teams in Europe since the start of this season, and are yet to taste defeat so far. Most of the credit is attributed to new boss Ernesto Valverde, who has tactically revived his side and done some smart business back in the summer. Paulinho, who was named the…
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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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