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07 Mar

LaLiga: Don’t forget he’s a child – Thierry Henry warns Barça over Yamal

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Former Arsenal forward, Thierry Henry, has issued a warning to Barcelona on the management of their youngster, Lamine Yamal. Yamal, 17, has positioned himself as one of the best players in the world, despite being in only his second season as a professional. The winger has earned rave reviews for his displays both on international and club levels, earning a starting berth for Barcelona aged just 16. He became a starter for Spain in the same year, helping his country win Euro 2024 last summer. Henry, who also played for Barcelona spoke about the youngster during his analysis of the…

18 Feb

Barca Edge Out Rayo Vallecano To Go Top Of La Liga

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Barcelona saw out a nervy win against Rayo Vallecano to return to the top of La Liga for the first time since December. Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty was enough for Barca to leapfrog title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, after both capital clubs dropped points in 1-1 draws on Saturday. The Poland striker rolled his spot-kick in off the post – his 20th league goal of the season – after the hosts were awarded a contentious penalty following a video assistant referee (VAR) review. Rayo midfielder Pathe Ciss was penalised for pulling down Inigo Martinez in the box, though the Barcelona…

25 Jan

I Got Back For A Reason- Inaki Williams After Scoring gainst Barca [VIDEO]

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Black Stars forward Inaki Williams wasted little time announcing his return to Athletic Bilbao from his Africa Cup of Nations exploits with Ghana in Cote D’Ivoire by scoring and registering an assist in Bilbao’s 4-2 win over FC Barcelona. Williams came off the bench in the 59th minute when the game was tied 2-2 to lead Bilbao to the big win in extra time in the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals. Inaki scored on his second attempt from the right side after his initial shot attempt came off the inside of the left post but was well positioned to tap in…

20 Sep

CL: Felix Scores Twice As Barca Demolish Antwerp

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Barcelona coasted to victory in their opening Champions League game with a comfortable win over Royal Antwerp. Xavi’s side were three goals ahead after just 23 minutes thanks to strikes from Joao Felix and Robert Lewandowski, plus an own goal from Jelle Bataille. Gavi added a fourth before Felix got his second after the break to give Barca’s campaign the perfect start. The La Liga champions were eliminated in the group stage of their past two Champions League campaigns. Antwerp, who won the Belgian title last season to reach the Champions League for the first time, were unable to match…

18 Jul

Ilkay Gundogan Still Has ‘A Lot To Prove’ At Barca

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Barcelona’s new signing Ilkay Gundogan says he still has “a lot to prove” after he was unveiled at the Catalan club following his move from Manchester City. The German midfielder, 32, captained City to the Treble last season, playing a key role with 11 goals in 51 games. He has signed a two-year deal at Barca after joining on a free transfer. “Even though I’m older, I’m prepared for the challenge and I still have a lot to prove,” said Gundogan. Gundogan was presented at Barcelona’s training facilities on Monday. He will now play under Xavi – who played under…

28 Oct

Neymar: Prosecutors Drop Fraud Charges Against Brazil & Paris St-Germain Forward

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Corruption and fraud charges against Neymar have been dropped by prosecutors in Spain. The charges were made against the Paris St-Germain and Brazil forward and others accused in a trial over his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. Prosecutors had initially sought a two-year jail term and a 10m euro (£8.6m) fine for the 30-year-old. But they announced the withdrawal of charges “against all the accused for all the allegations” they had faced. The other defendants in the case included Neymar’s parents, the two clubs, former Barcelona presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues.…