Tag: Depay
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Xavi issues strong warning to Memphis Depay
Barcelona coach Xavi has warned Memphis Depay he faces a battle for his place ahead of their Supercopa de Espana semi-final against Real Madrid. With Ansu and Ferran only just coming back from injuries, Memphis is one of the attackers likely to fill the three spots after returning from an injury of his own against…
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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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La Liga: Depay secures Barca victory against Getafe
Memphis Depay scored Barcelona’s winner as they beat Getafe in La Liga. Sergi Roberto slid home the hosts’ opener from Jordi Alba’s cross after only 99 seconds. Sandro levelled for Getafe after a one-two with Carles Alena, both former Barcelona players. But Depay showed good skill from Frenkie de Jong’s pass before rifling into the…
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Mourinho never considered playing me at Man Utd – Depay
Barcelona striker Memphis Depay says he was forced out of Manchester United. Depay has revealed what pushed him over the edge during his time in England. He told El Periodico: “I’ve thought a lot about why it went wrong. The first season I had to adapt and it didn’t go well compared to my time…
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I couldn’t even say ‘hello’ to Messi – Depay
Memphis Depay admits he’s frustrated seeing Lionel Messi leave just as he was joining Barcelona. Depay says he’d have liked to have been able to play with the PSG signing. “Maybe we will meet in a match someday,” lamented Depay. “Or maybe when he comes back? You never know. I couldn’t even say ‘hello’ to…
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Messi, Aguero and I can play in same Barca attack – Depay
Memphis Depay is counting on Lionel Messi signing a new contract with Barcelona. Speaking with Sport, Memphis made clear he was counting on Messi staying this season. He said: “Playing with Messi would be incredible. I hope it is possible. He has qualities that the team needs and it is important that we build something…
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Barca still can’t register Aguero and Depay – Riesco
Former Rayo Vallecano star and now pundit Pedro Riesco has questioned Barcelona’s transfer policy. Riesco has expressed his surprise about Joan Laporta’s calm reactions when asked about Lionel Messi’s future and contract renewal with Barcelona. The Argentina captain’s contract with Barcelona expired on July 1 and the Blaugrana have yet to announce its potential renewal,…