Tag: Barcelona
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Barca coach Koeman tells midfielder to find new club
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has sensationally told Riqui Puig to find himself a new club. Marca says Koeman informed the Barcelona youth product of his decision in the last few hours, and Puig must now look for a new team before the end of the transfer window. The decision was a surprise for the player,…
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City boss Guardiola insists no Messi regrets
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists there’s no regrets missing out on Barcelona star Leo Messi. City were favourites to land the Argentine before he withdrew his transfer request. “It’s a joy to work with these players and this club,” the manager said. “We have good expectations to do good football and get the results…
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Suarez passes Italian exam ahead of Juve move
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has passed his Italian exam in Perugia. Suarez needs an Italian passport to join Juventus as they have already filled their quota of non-EU players after signing USA midfielder Weston McKennie from Schalke 04. He is eligible for the passport because his wife has Italian ancestors, but first needed to pass…
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Lionel Messi named highest-earning footballer [See list]
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has topped the Forbes list for highest-earning footballers in 2020. Forbes estimated Messi’s yearly earnings at $126m (£97.2m) with Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo second on $117m (£90.3m). Neymar was in third with Paris St-Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe fourth. Three Premier League players – Mohamed Salah, Paul Pogba and David de Gea –…
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Edinson Cavani makes Barcelona call
Edinson Cavani has called Barcelona to offer them his services, according to Sport. A free agent after leaving PSG in June, the Uruguayan has been in talks with Benfica, though they have twice broken down. With Barca seeking a striker as Luis Suarez is frozen out, he is seeking to take advantage.
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Messi staying back at Barca is “fantastic’’ – Koeman
FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on Friday said it was fantastic that Lionel Messi was staying back with the team for the coming season. The Argentine had kept the club on tenterhooks by trying to force a move away for free last month. Barca’s all-time top goalscorer confirmed last week that he would remain at…
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La Liga: Barca in talks with Lautaro Martinez
Agents for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez are refusing to give up on a deal with Barcelona. Indeed, Corriere dello Sport says agents for the Argentina international are speaking to Barca directors today. The teleconference is being held as a precursor to the representatives flying to Spain for face-to-face talks. On the table will not…
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Koeman, Messi clash over changes to Barca squad
Barcelona’s new manager, Ronald Koeman, is already at loggerheads with Captain Lionel Messi, over changes to the squad, according to Diario GOL. Koeman wants Messi’s friend, Luis Suarez, to leave the club with Juventus keen on the player. Barca are demanding a fee from Juve, but Suarez wants to be released and join the Serie…
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I must speak to Lyon about Barca – Depay
Memphis Depay has confirmed Barcelona want to sign him. After defeat to Italy in last night’s Nations League qualifier, the Holland striker declared he would speak with Olympique Lyon management about Barca’s interest. Depay told NOS: “We will wait and see what happens … Tomorrow I will speak with Olympique Lyonnais. “I know there is…
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La Liga: Messi not enough for Barca – Eto’o
Samuel Eto’o has urged Barcelona board to look for more players who can blend with the club’s playing philosophy so that they will be less dependent on Lionel Messi. Messi was hoping to leave Camp Nou recently, but such a move proved complicated due to technicalities on his Barcelona agreement regarding his exit at the…