Barcelona are continuing the scour the market for a solution for their defensive midfield position for the summer transfer window. Since Sergio Busquets’ departure last summer, the Blaugrana have been on the lookout for a top-quality replacement, but find their hands tied due to finances. As a result, Barcelona signed Oriol Romeu for a low fee last summer, but things …
Read More »‘There is discomfort in Barça’ – PSG tipped to beat Barcelona by German legend
As we embark on the season’s last international break, it will be an opportunity for Barcelona to prepare for next month’s big game against Paris Saint-Germain. The Catalans take on the French giants in the quarterfinal stage of the UEFA Champions League, with Barça gunning for a place in the last four. While Barcelona are set to approach this game …
Read More »Fermin Lopez talks Yamal, Cubarsi, Xavi, Mbappe, Dembele, La Masia
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has underlined the importance of La Masia in the club’s ambition, saying that the youth academy is like the second home for all the young talents at the club. Barcelona have relied a lot on the youth team this season, owing to troubling finances and this has culminated in something very exciting as players like Fermin, …
Read More »Laporta’s first rival for Barcelona presidency steps up – report
Joan Laporta’s second presidency tenure at Barcelona has not quite gone to plan. Indeed the Spanish administrator has overseen the team win a special La Liga title against all odds, yet, has been a mixed bag in the larger sense. The Catalans’ growth on the field has largely stagnated, but the biggest evil he must fight is the economic perception …
Read More »Barcelona youngster names Real Madrid legend as one of his idols
After a brilliant breakthrough at Barcelona, Pau Cubarsi is all set to kickstart his international career this week. Along with Lamine Yamal, Cubarsi is one of two Barcelona teenagers who will represent Spain in the upcoming friendlies. Cubarsi, in particular, will be in focus as he is poised to break the record of Sergio Ramos to become the youngest defender …
Read More »Big Gabi out of Brazil squad + Forest’s points deduction
Morning. Not a lot of news but the main Arsenal story is the fact that Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from Brazil’s upcoming games because of an injury. Some reports said it was a foot problem, others than he’s got an Achilles issue, but either way, he’s out of their Interlull clashes with England and Spain. It has been described as …
Read More »Spanish Football Federation assures Barcelona gems will not be overloaded with minutes
Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal have been summoned by the Spanish national team for international duty and are currently with Luis de la Fuente’s squad ahead of the friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. While Yamal has played for La Roja before and even scored twice for the senior setup, Cubarsi is currently in his maiden call-up and could make his …
Read More »Sean Longstaff linked with summer move as Toon face contract dilemma
According to The Mirror, Leeds United are considering a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff. They report that the Whites are ‘monitoring’ his situation as they push to seal an immediate return to the Premier League, aware of the fact he’s approaching the final 12 months of his contract on Tyneside. Daniel Farke’s side currently sit top of …
Read More »Fenerbahce call EGM to vote on whether to pull out of Turkish Super Lig after violence at Trabzonspor
March 19 – Turkey’s Fenerbahçe have called an emergency meeting to vote on whether the club should withdraw from the Turkish Super Lig after the unprecedented scenes following the match with Trabzonspor on Sunday, when Trabzonspor fans attacked Fenerbahce players. Fenerbahçe met immediately following the game, and agreed to call an Extraordinary General Assembly which will be held April 2. …
Read More »Three conditions that must be met for Xavi to continue coaching Barcelona
If things stand as they are, Xavi Hernandez will not be the manager of FC Barcelona in four months. The Spanish tactician revealed his decision to step down as the coach earlier this season after a rough patch of results and is understandably now hesitant to go back on it despite the team’s recent purple patch. Xavi has repeatedly reiterated …
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