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Xavi: Barcelona Boss Felt ‘Liberated’ By Announcement He Will Leave At End Of Season
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…
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Girona Top La Liga After Famous Win At Barcelona
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…
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Cancelo And Felix Score As Barcelona Beat Porto To Reach Last 16
29 Nov

Cancelo And Felix Score As Barcelona Beat Porto To Reach Last 16

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Barcelona came back from a goal behind to beat Porto and seal a spot in the Champions League last 16. Brazilian winger Pepe hammered home a rebound to give the Portuguese visitors the lead after half an hour. However, Porto's advantage lasted just two minutes as Joao Cancelo equalised with a stunning curling strike after cutting inside from the left. Porto goalkeeper Inaki Pena made several fine saves before Joao Felix tucked home a 56th-minute winner. Barcelona are guaranteed to qualify from Group H with Porto and Shakhtar Donetsk - who are both three points behind - playing each other…
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Barcelona Fights Back As Teenager Yamal Sets Record
09 Oct

Barcelona Fights Back As Teenager Yamal Sets Record

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Teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history as Barcelona fought back from two goals down to earn a point against Granada. Aged 16 years and 87 days old, Yamal kickstarted Barcelona's comeback. The visitors fell behind after just 17 seconds, with Bryan Zaragoza's first-half double putting Granada in charge. But, after Yamal scored in first half added time, Sergi Roberto eventually ended Granada's resistance with five minutes remaining. The point left Barcelona third, three points behind leaders Real Madrid and one behind second-placed Girona heading into the international break. Remarkably, Xavi's side fell behind after just…
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I Was ‘Forced’ To Pick Messi Over Ronaldo In Order To Play For Barcelona – Prince Boateng
03 Oct

I Was ‘Forced’ To Pick Messi Over Ronaldo In Order To Play For Barcelona – Prince Boateng

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Former Barcelona forward, Kevin-Prince Boateng, has admitted that he lied that Lionel Messi is the best player in the world so he can play for the Catalan club. The former Ghana international revealed he was forced to pick the Argentine over Cristiano Ronaldo, who he always considered the best player. Prince Boateng signed for Barcelona on loan in January 2019 as a backup striker to Luis Suarez for the last half of the season, going on to make three appearances. He said he was told to choose Messi as the best player in the world at a presser so he…
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Ansu Fati Set To Join Brighton On Loan From Barcelona
31 Aug

Ansu Fati Set To Join Brighton On Loan From Barcelona

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Spain forward Ansu Fati is set to complete a surprise season-long loan move to Brighton from Barcelona. Fati has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona, who need to create some space in their squad to sign Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo on loan. Brighton’s deal for the 20-year-old does not include an obligation to buy. Tottenham had also been linked with Fati but he is understood to have been impressed by Brighton’s style of play under manager Roberto de Zerbi. If the deal goes through as planned, it would be a major coup for Brighton, who will be playing…
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‘It Hurts Me’ – Xavi Confirms Dembele’s Move To PSG
02 Aug

‘It Hurts Me’ – Xavi Confirms Dembele’s Move To PSG

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Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele is on the verge of joining PSG, a decision that has left Barcelona coach Xavi visibly disappointed. The 26-year-old forward, who remained on the bench during Barcelona’s pre-season friendly victory over AC Milan, has signalled his desire to leave the club. Xavi, while addressing the situation after Tuesday’s game, conveyed his feelings, saying, “He says that he has this proposal and that he has decided to leave. It is his personal decision.” “I will be very clear,” Xavi said. “He has been very direct, that he has a proposal from Paris St-Germain, that they have called him…
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Barcelona Provisionally Cleared To Play In Champions League
28 Jul

Barcelona Provisionally Cleared To Play In Champions League

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Barcelona have been granted provisional clearance to participate in the 2023-24 Champions League despite an ongoing Uefa investigation into allegations of payments made to a referees’ chief. The probe was initiated following claims that Barcelona made financial transactions to influence refereeing decisions in their favour. In March, Uefa confirmed their examination of these allegations, and the matter gained further attention after the Barcelona public prosecutor’s office launched a criminal investigation on the same grounds. It was alleged that Barcelona had paid an amount of 8.4 million euros (£7.4 million) to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spain’s referees’…
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Barcelona Target Marcelo Brozovic Close To Agreeing Move To Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr
30 Jun

Barcelona Target Marcelo Brozovic Close To Agreeing Move To Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

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Barcelona’s target and Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic has reportedly agreed to move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. Renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano has provided updates on the transfer saga, revealing that Brozovic has now given his approval to Cristiano Ronaldo’s team. According to reports, Inter Milan is set to receive a transfer fee of €23 million for Brozovic. Furthermore, the midfielder will earn a staggering total package of €100 million and commit to a three-year contract with Al-Nassr. Barcelona had previously been considered as potential suitors for Brozovic, with rumours suggesting the midfielder was willing to patiently wait for an…
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Sergio Busquets: Barcelona Captain To Leave Club At End Of Season After 18 Years
11 May

Sergio Busquets: Barcelona Captain To Leave Club At End Of Season After 18 Years

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Captain Sergio Busquets has confirmed he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 18 years at the club. The former Spain midfielder, 34, has played 718 matches for Barcelona - the third-most in the club's history. His list of honours won with the club includes eight La Liga titles, seven Copas del Rey, seven Spanish Super Cups and three Champions Leagues. "Although it has not been an easy decision, I think the time has come," Busquets said. "It has been an unforgettable journey," he added. "I always dreamed of playing with this shirt and at this stadium.…
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