Xavi is confident Ferran Torres will come good at Barcelona despite a tricky start to life at Camp Nou. Torres, a €55million December signing from Manchester City, rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca at home to Napoli in the Europa League, scoring from the penalty spot. Yet that was the only one of the forward’s […]
The impact of Barcelona’s teenage sensation Gavi this season has been “marvellous”, according to head coach Xavi. Since making his senior debut against Getafe in August, the 17-year-old midfielder has played 26 appearances for the Blaugrana across all competitions – matching Xavi’s tally during his maiden campaign at Camp Nou in 1998-99. Gavi will surpass […]
New Barcelona signing Ferran Torres thanked Pep Guardiola for his teachings as he admitted he always planned to return to LaLiga from Manchester City. Torres was presented as a new Barca player on Monday after securing a move to Camp Nou in a deal that could be worth €65million. The Spain international, who is recovering […]
Xavi is urging Ousmane Dembele to “make an effort” after contract negotiations between the Frenchman and Barcelona hit an obstacle. The 24-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract at the club, meaning he is able to begin talking with other clubs over a free transfer at the end of the season. Dembele’s […]
Lionel Messi expressed his sadness after close friend and Argentina team-mate Sergio Aguero was forced into early retirement for health reasons. Aguero announced on Wednesday that he has had to walk away from football after a heart issue was detected in the wake of Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves on October 30. The 33-year-old […]
This week sees the end of the group stages for this season’s Champions League with honour, ambition and, yes, prize money on the line. Two Spanish giants are being made to sweat on matchday six as Atletico Madrid need a win and a favour to stay in the competition, while Barcelona quite probably need to […]
Misfiring Barcelona are set to launch a January transfer attack on both Manchester clubs. Barca are assembling bids for a number of Premier League stars, with plans to improve the Blaugrana squad taking shape under newly-appointed manager Xavi. Sport claim the LaLiga club is primed to step-up their pursuit of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, […]
Ansu Fati and Memphis Depay helped ease the pressure on Ronald Koeman as Barcelona sealed a 3-1 win over Valencia at Camp Nou on Sunday. The Catalan giants had won just three of their opening seven LaLiga games before the visit of Los Che and more disappointment looked a real possibility when Jose Gaya powered […]
Cristiano Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down, despite his advancing years. But the evergreen 36-year-old is still planning for life once he decides to call it quits. A coaching career in Manchester is believed to be on the cards. TOP STORY – RONALDO DOESN’T WANT TO LEAVE OLD TRAFFORD Cristiano Ronaldo wants to […]
Anthony Martial will be free to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window with Barcelona an option, according to Eurosport. Red Devils officials have given Martial’s representatives the green light to explore his options, although he is understood to be willing to remain in the Premier League. Cash-strapped Barcelona are keen to take a […]