Tag: Ronald Koeman
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Euro 2024:Why we lost to England – Ronald Koeman
Netherlands head coach, Ronald Koeman, expressed his belief that his team deserved extra time in their Euro 2024 semi-final loss to England.
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Difficult to understand Messi has left – Koeman
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is sorry seeing Lionel Messi leave. Koeman has spoken publicly about Messi’s departure. Taking to social media, he posted a thoughtful message alongside a couple of photos of the two together. The full message is as follows: “Still hard to understand that you will not play for FC Barcelona any more.…
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La Liga: I feel unfairly treated – Barca coach
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman admits he’s been unhappy with his treatment by the media over the past fortnight. Koeman says he feels badly treated over the past few weeks as Barcelona’s title bid collapsed. “I feel a little bit (mistreated) in the last two weeks,” said the coach in a news conference on Saturday. “If…
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Koeman blocks player exit despite Barca accepting AC Milan, Southampton offers
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is reluctant to allow Junior Firpo to leave before Monday’s deadline. Marca says Koeman has closed the door on any possible departure. Granada, AC Milan and Southampton have all approached Barcelona in recent weeks to see if Junior is available. The Dutch coach was only willing to let the left-back leave…
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Barca have my shopping and sale lists – Koeman
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says the club’s top brass has his shopping list. Koeman admits he’s also submitted names he believes should be moved on this month. “Every trainer will look at how the squad can be provided with a quality injection in January, I am no exception,” said Koeman ahead of the game with…
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Barca presidential candidate: Ronald Koeman is already fed-up
Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Farre believes coach Ronald Koeman has been let down this season. Farre says the Dutchman would remain in charge should he win the January election. He said, “He is a Barça legend. When we win I will talk to him and tell him about our sports director, who will be able…
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Barca coach Ronald Koeman agrees wage reduction
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is set to take a cut on his wages. With Barca’s finances at a delicate point, Mundo Deportivo says Koeman has agreed to take a wage reduction to help the club through these times. Barca are seeking to wipe €191m from their annual wage bill to help balance the books. Koeman…
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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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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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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…