Tag: Barcelona
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UCL: Barca team capable of winning at Bayern – Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi recognises it’s all or nothing on Wednesday night against Champions League opponents Bayern Munich. Barca need to defeat unbeaten Bayern Munich in their own backyard, but Xavi doesn’t believe they’ll need a miracle to do so. The Blaugrana’s task is certainly a big one as the German champions have looked unstoppable in…
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Thomas Tuchel blocks Ziyech, Werner move to Barca
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is set to block Spanish giants Barcelona from signing attackers Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in the January transfer window. The two out of favour superstars are being linked with loan moves to the Catalan club, who are struggling financially. Spanish reports had claimed that Barca will turn to Werner and…
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Transfer: Chelsea captain in advanced talks with Barca
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is in advanced talks with Barcelona over a move this summer, according to reports in Spain. The Spaniard, who arrived in London in 2012 from Marseille, sees his contract run out at the end of the current season. That would allow clubs outside of the UK to sign a pre-contract agreement…
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UCL: Barca, Bayern clash all or nothing – Memphis Depay
Barcelona striker Memphis Depay admits he needs to deliver against Champions League opponents Bayern Munich. Depay is yet to score for Barcelona in the Champions League since signing in summer and will look to get off the mark in the final group game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. If Barcelona are defeated in Munich and…
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I never asked Messi to play for free – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has sought to put his side of claims around Lionel Messi being requested to play for free this season. Laporta admitted the prospect was raised before Messi left for PSG earlier this season. But he has since told TV3: “I want this to be clear. In a radio show, I was…
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La Liga: Barca strike late to snatch win from Villarreal
Barcelona struck twice late on to snatch all three points from a spirited Villarreal side in La Liga. Frenkie De Jong’s close-range finish opened the scoring, but Barca were clinging on after Samuel Chukwueze’s well-taken leveller in the 76th minute. But Memphis Depay pounced after the Villarreal defence failed to clear a long clearance in…
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Xavi must be his own man at Barca – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says new Barcelona coach Xavi needs to be his own man. Although Xavi was full of praise for his former coach during his introductory press conference, Guardiola isn’t keen on comparisons between the two. “I wasn’t the heir to anybody and Xavi doesn’t have to be my heir,” Guardiola said…
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New Barca coach Xavi reveals Messi ‘good luck’ message
Xavi Hernández has revealed what Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi told him following his appointment as Barcelona’s new manager last Friday. Xavi was appointed as Barcelona’s new manager three days ago following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month. The Spaniard was unveiled by Barcelona on Monday at Camp Nou. Speaking at his unveiling, Xavi said…