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11 Dec

Concern At Barcelona Growing Over Dani Olmo Registration As Economic Lever Will Be Insufficient

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Barcelona are facing a financial crunch as they race to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the second half of the season. The club used the emergency injury rule to register them initially due to Andreas Christensen's Achilles issue, but now has just three weeks, until December 31, to secure the funds to register them permanently. If not, both players will be unable to play again this season. Despite efforts to raise funds through deals such as the Nike agreement and selling VIP box rights, Barcelona still faces a shortfall. President Joan Laporta is reportedly seeking a "miracle investor,"…

24 Oct

Watch Highlights Of Barcelona’s 4-1 Win Over Bayern Munich In UEFA Champions League

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Barcelona winger Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick as his side demolished Bayern Munich in the Champions League league phase. Raphina opened the scoring inside the first minute after latching on to a ball over the top and rounding goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. England captain Harry Kane equalised for the visitors by volleying in Serge Gnabry's cross at the back post in the 18th minute. But Barcelona continued to punish Bayern's ineffective high line with Fermin Lopez sent through and poking the ball past Neuer to set Robert Lewandowski up for the host's second 18 minutes later. On the stroke of half-time…

23 Sep

Barcelona Extend La Liga Lead But Ter Stegen Suffers Injury

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Barcelona beat Villarreal to maintain their 100% record in La Liga, but Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a potentially serious injury and was carried off on a stretcher. Robert Lewandowski got two goals and missed a penalty, Raphinha grabbed a double and Pablo Torre also scored as Hansi Flick’s side made it six league wins from six. However, Ter Stegen’s injury near the end of the first half was a worrying development for Barca. The 32-year-old Germany international and Barcelona captain was hurt when his right knee buckled as he landed while catching the ball and he was then…

11 Sep

David Oduro Aims To Break Into FC Barcelona First Team

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Ghanaian defender, David Oduro has expressed his determination to break into FC Barcelona’s first team after securing a permanent move to the club. Oduro signed a three-year contract with the Spanish giants from Ghana Premier League side Accra Lions. Before finalizing his move to Barcelona, Oduro had trials with top European clubs, including Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen. In an interview with Sporty TV, the young defender outlined his ambitions. “This is the time for me to work hard, this is not the time to sleep. I have to work extra hard to be able to play in the first team,”…

23 Aug

Manchester City Re-Sign Gundogan From Barcelona

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Manchester City have completed the signing of former captain Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona on an initial one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. What you've all been waiting for… Welcome back to City, @IlkayGuendogan 🩵 pic.twitter.com/8VutEkQNRU — Manchester City (@ManCity) August 23, 2024 The German midfielder, who was Pep Guardiola’s first signing at the club in 2016, spent seven years at City before joining Barcelona on a free transfer in 2023. The 33-year-old won 14 trophies in his first spell at the Etihad, scoring 60 goals in 304 appearances. “My seven years at Manchester City were a time of pure contentment…

12 Aug

Barcelona Confirm Captain Roberto Has Left Club

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Barcelona have announced that captain Sergi Roberto has left the club. The 32-year-old midfielder joined the Spanish side’s famous La Masia academy aged 14 and made his first-team debut in November 2010. He went on to make 373 appearances for Barcelona and scored 19 goals, including the winner in a memorable 6-5 win against Paris St-Germain in a Champions League last-16 tie in 2017. Roberto, who won the last of his 11 Spain caps in 2021, was captain during the 2023-24 season and his exit has been confirmed after his contract expired at the end of June. His trophy haul…

18 Mar

La Liga: Barcelona Moves To Second Position After Securing 3-0 Victory Over Atletico Madrid

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Barcelona's Joao Felix, on loan from Atletico Madrid, scored against his parent club to hand them their first home defeat in La Liga this season. The forward completed a well-executed passing sequence in the 38th minute, just before manager Xavi was dismissed for dissent. Robert Lewandowski extended Barcelona's lead, and Fermin Lopez secured the victory in the 65th minute with a close-range header. Barcelona climbed above Girona to claim second place, while Atletico dropped to fifth. Despite a strong start from the hosts, they squandered chances, with Alvaro Morata missing two good opportunities before Felix broke the deadlock. The Portuguese…

31 Jan

Xavi: Barcelona Boss Felt ‘Liberated’ By Announcement He Will Leave At End Of Season

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Barcelona manager Xavi says he felt “liberated” following the announcement that he would step down from the role at the end of the season. The 44-year-old made the announcement on Saturday after his side lost 5-3 at home to Villarreal in La Liga. Xavi said he made the decision to leave “at the beginning of the season”. “Our job and what we have done is not well valued, and that’s why I decided that it [the season] was going to be my last one as coach,” he said. “They make you feel you are not worth it, every day. It…

12 Jan

Supercopa: Barcelona to play Real Madrid in final

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Barcelona will clash with Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday, after they defeated Osasuna 2-0 on Thursday in the second semi-final. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal both scored in the second half of the game played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A winless run before 2024 started, saw Barça slip seven points behind joint LaLiga leaders Madrid and Girona. But this victory was straightforward from the moment Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 59th minute with his 11th goal of the season. Substitutes João Félix and Lamine Yamal combined late on to seal the win. In scoring,…

11 Dec

Girona Top La Liga After Famous Win At Barcelona

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Girona underlined their La Liga title credentials with a famous victory at Barcelona to move top of the table. Goals from Artem Dovbyk, Miguel Gutierrez, Valery Fernandez and Cristhian Stuani gave the visitors a deserved first-ever league win over their Catalan rivals. Robert Lewandowski’s header and Ilkay Gundogan’s late goal were mere consolations for Barca. The result sees Girona open up a two-point gap to Real Madrid. Michel’s side are also seven clear of third-placed Atletico Madrid and Barca, who are fourth. Girona’s rise to the top may have taken many by surprise but on this evidence they have the…