It has not been the easiest of starts to life at FC Barcelona for teenage forward Vitor Roque. Arriving from Athletico Paranaense in January, the 19-year-old has found minutes hard to come by under Xavi Hernandez. Even though the youngster has shown some positive attributes and even scored a couple of goals, game-time has not been forthcoming. As such, there …
Read More »Reflections on 20 years …
For those of us looking for even more narrative about this season, above and beyond the title scrap we face against Man City and Liverpool, there’s the fact that this year is the 20th anniversary of the Invincibles. 2004 is the last time Arsenal won the Premier League, and if you’d said that to somebody back then, they’d probably have …
Read More »Barcelona urged to sign ‘the new Neymar’
Brazil has always been a famous hunting ground for FC Barcelona as far as signing young talents with potential is concerned. Over the years, the Blaugrana have had some successful acquisitions from the South American nation, Neymar being one of the most standout signings while there have been some mishaps as well. Most recently, the Catalans have bet on Vitor …
Read More »Barcelona’s €50 million-rated winger wants to stay despite ‘not feeling support’
Barcelona are gearing up for an active summer transfer window, exploring numerous options to bolster their squad. However, to facilitate new signings, they recognize the necessity of offloading players from their current roster. While the team boasts several loaned-out players who could fetch substantial sums, there’s a growing consensus that sacrificing a member of the first team may be unavoidable. …
Read More »Italian media claim Newcastle are keen to sign Juventus defender after impressive loan spell
According to reports in Italy, Newcastle United are showing interest in Juventus talent Dean Huijsen ahead of the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old has spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with Roma and will return to Juve in the coming months, but he’s gained several admirers following an impressive season at the Stadio Olimpico. Tutto Juve report that Newcastle and …
Read More »Barcelona reject €35 million offer for La Masia prospect – report
Hector Fort is one of many youth players who have been able to make a breakthrough in the Barcelona first-team this season. A right-back by trade, Fort has showcased exceptional talent during the second half of the campaign. His ability to move forward, coupled with his versatility has made him a trusted option for Xavi, even as a left-back at …
Read More »Barcelona closer to renewing €70 million-rated defender amidst Bayern Munich links
It is no secret that Barcelona want to assure Ronald Araujo’s continuity beyond his ongoing contract. The 25-year-old Uruguayan, who is a subject of interest for Bayern Munich, has a contract with Barcelona until 2026 and the team from from Catalonia wants to resolve the entire matter before the end of the season. Leading up to the story, a report …
Read More »Barcelona receive injury boost as key defender is spotted in training
News from the French National Team camp yesterday rang the alarm bells in Barcelona. It was reported that star defender Jules Kounde had suffered a blow to his ankle during the game against Germany and that his substitution was out of precaution. The report furthered that the blow was minor, although no official communication was provided over the extent of …
Read More »Warriors Lose Again, Now Just 1 Game Up On The Rockets
The Golden State Warriors were on a roll during the week leading up to their matchup with the Boston Celtics back on March 3rd. They had won 13 out of 16 games, and were rising in the Western Conference, while being talked about as one of the teams that others wouldn’t want to see in the postseason. But ever since …
Read More »Two ‘serious reasons’ why Barcelona do not plan to sell big this summer despite interest
Joan Laporta’s recent interview cleared the air on Barcelona’s stand on various fronts ahead of the new season. One such clarification the club president provided was on the potential sale of big names. Already sitting in neck-deep water in a financial sense, the Catalans are under pressure to create revenue to be able to sign the players required for next …
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