[ad_1] The upcoming season was seen as the one where Barcelona youngster Mika Faye makes his first-team breakthrough after impressing with the reserve team last season. The 20-year-old Senegalese starlet appeared set to leave the club for FC Porto, but the move came to a halt after June and it was suggested that the defender was set for an official …
Read More »Five takeaways for Barcelona from the US pre-season tour
[ad_1] Barcelona have spent the last week in the United States of America as part of their routine pre-season preparation. Needless to say, it was a critical period where several key players linked up with new manager Hansi Flick for the first time. Over the past seven days, the Blaugrana have thus taken to the field for three exhibition games …
Read More »Watch: Barcelona youngster involved in an altercation with coach during Milan clash
[ad_1] Barcelona brought an end to their pre-season tour of the USA last night following a penalty shootout defeat to AC Milan after the game had finished in a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for the Blaugrana and impressed with his performance with the new season just around the corner. However, his fellow striker, Vitor …
Read More »‘La Masia can be the future’ – Barcelona youngsters hopeful of earning first-team spot
[ad_1] Barcelona’s pre-season tour of the USA came to an end last night as they lost to AC Milan on penalties after playing out a 2-2 draw in regulation time. The Blaugrana finished the tour with two wins against Manchester City and Real Madrid, with the only defeat coming against Milan last night. The tour was a learning experience for …
Read More »Leverkusen friendly, Zinchenko stays, Hein on his way to Spain
[ad_1] Morning. Ahead of tonight’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen, everyone’s doing the training pics thing to see who might be available or not. It’s interesting to see the likes of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba taking what looks like a full part in the sessions, while there doesn’t appear to be any sign of Jurrien Timber or Takehiro …
Read More »Hansi Flick rules out Barcelona signing any midfielders this summer
[ad_1] Following their final pre-season friendly on the US tour against AC Milan, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed that they will not sign any midfielders this summer. Coming into the transfer window, it appeared that the priority objective for Barcelona would be to bring in a pivot midfielder, especially after Oriol Romeu’s signing last summer had backfired. However, once Flick …
Read More »When can Dani Olmo make his debut for Barcelona?
[ad_1] Barcelona are all set to secure the services of Dani Olmo. The Spanish international is set to imminently undergo a medical and join the Catalan camp. Barça’s plan is to unveil Olmo during the Joan Gamper trophy match against AS Monaco, leading many to believe that he may make his Barcelona debut on August 12. When will Olmo make …
Read More »Former Mag completes emotional return to boyhood club after fake news on Tuesday
[ad_1] After being released by Newcastle at the end of the 2023/24 season, Matt Ritchie has secured an emotional move back to boyhood club Portsmouth, despite a report (Football Insider) claiming he was set to join Bournemouth on Tuesday afternoon. The 34-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Fratton Park following their promotion back to the …
Read More »Strongest possible Barcelona lineup for the 2024/25 season with €55m new signing
[ad_1] Barcelona have strengthened their ranks in attack through the acquisition of Dani Olmo. The Spanish international is set to join the Catalan outfit for a fixed fee of €55 million. With Olmo available at his disposal, Hansi Flick will have more variety in the creative department heading into the new season. Barcelona have impressive depth in defence and midfield …
Read More »Who needs subs? Emma Hayes outsmarts critics with USA win
[ad_1] The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated Germany on Tuesday to qualify for the Women’s Olympic Soccer gold medal game. Although we could talk endlessly about the USA’s front three and how they saved the day with their dynamism and their fluidity in transition, USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes had the biggest impact on the match. It came with …
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