Tag: Barcelona
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Griezmann intimidated by Messi – Friend
Friends believe Antoine Griezmann’s problems at Barcelona are due to him being intimidated by Lionel Messi. Griezmann has battled for consistency in his first season with Barca amid claims he doesn’t see eye-to-eye with his captain. However, friends say claims of tension between the pair are wrong and instead it’s more about Greizmann being starstruck.…
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Barca chief denies Setien one defeat away from sack
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has rubbished reports of coach Quique Setien being on the verge of the sack. It’s been claimed victory over Villarreal saved Setien from the axe. But Bartomeu insisted: “I know there are rumours. It’s wrong. “Victory did not save him. He is doing a good job. He has our complete…
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La Liga: Messi unwilling to renew Barca contract
FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday. The report added that the Argentina captain was even ready to leave the Catalans when his current deal expires in 2021. It said Messi and his father…
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Fantastic Ramos shoots Madrid four points clear of Barcelona
Captain fantastic Sergio Ramos scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0. The victory shot them four points clear of rivals Barcelona, as the race for La Liga title enters the home stretch. Madrid faced a stubborn, hard-tackling Getafe at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium on…
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Barca can’t rely on Messi magic – Rivaldo
Barcelona cannot afford to “depend on Lionel Messi’s magic all the time”, admits Rivaldo, with it becoming increasingly apparent that Antoine Griezmann has been written off as a “bad signing”. Rivaldo is puzzled as to why a proven performer, who is only 29 years of age, is already being phased out, with Griezmann having contributed…
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Why I had to leave Barca – Yerry Mina
Everton defender Yerry Mina admits he had to leave Barcelona for a regular game. Mina spent six months with the Catalans before leaving for Everton. “I don’t regret going there because I learned a lot. I improved as a person and as a player,” admitted Mina to Marca. “I thought about a lot of things.…
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La Liga: I won’t apologise to Griezmann – Setien
Barcelona coach Quique Setien defended his decision not to play Antoine Griezmann until injury-time for Tuesday night’s 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid. Griezmann was facing his former club, but wasn’t seen until the 91st minute. Setien stated afterwards, “I see him well, but it is necessary to decide, perhaps it was not logical to put…
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La Liga: Xavi admits preparing to coach Barca
Xavi has revealed his staff are preparing “a lot” to coach Barcelona as the Camp Nou great eyes a return. The current Al-Sadd boss was linked with the Barca vacancy earlier this year when the La Liga champions sacked Ernesto Valverde, before they turned to Quique Setien in January. Barca have struggled to convince this…
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Barca plan to sack coach at the end of the season
La Liga giant Barcelona are prepared to sack Quique Setien as manager unless results drastically improve and they win the Liga title or Champions League this season, Goal reports. The veteran coach, who only took the Camp Nou job in January as replacement for Ernesto Valverde, has lost the confidence of the Barca dressing room,…
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Barca board split over selling Man Utd target
Memebers of Barcelona’s board are prepared to sell Ansu Fati this summer. Amid claims in England of two bids from Manchester United of €100m and €150m in recent weeks, ABC are reporting there’s now a belief inside the Barca board room that Fati is worth being sacrificed. Barca’s revenue and it’s forecast into next season…