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Xavi vs Iniesta: Barcelona’s Pedri picks his favourite
08 Dec

Xavi vs Iniesta: Barcelona’s Pedri picks his favourite

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Barcelona midfielder Pedri has picked his favourite between the club’s legends Andrés Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez. The official X account of ESPN UK uploaded a video clip with Pedri on Thursday. In the video, the 21-year-old played a rapid-fire game where he had to make choices between Iniesta and Xavi. The game commenced with Pedri choosing Brazilian legend Ronaldinho over his fellow compatriot Ronaldo Nazario. Pedri later chose Gerard Pique over Carlos Puyol. The Spain international then picked Iniesta over his current manager, Xavi.
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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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Cole Palmer Scores First Chelsea Goal In Win Over Burnley
09 Oct

Cole Palmer Scores First Chelsea Goal In Win Over Burnley

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Raheem Sterling inspired Chelsea to an impressive comeback win as Burnley slumped to their fifth successive Premier League home defeat of the season. Eighteen-year-old French forward Wilson Odobert marked his first Premier League start by drilling low and hard past Robert Sanchez to send home fans into raptures at Turf Moor. Chelsea were disjointed for spells but were back on level terms before half-time thanks to an unfortunate own goal. A cross by Sterling, back in the starting XI after a virus, struck the knee of Belgium defender Ameen Al-Dakhil and looped over James Trafford into the net. Chelsea then…
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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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Barcelona’s spending limit slashed by €379m
15 Sep

Barcelona’s spending limit slashed by €379m

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LaLiga have cut Barcelona’s spending cap for the new season from €649m to €270m. Real Madrid have the highest limit for the 2023/2024 campaign at €727m. Atletico Madrid’s limit is pegged at €296m. Sevilla (€168m) and Villarreal (€143m) make up the top five, while Deportivo Alaves (€31m) have the league’s lowest cap. LaLiga determines the limit using the difference between a team’s revenue minus non-sporting outgoings and debt repayments. The final figure then becomes the maximum amount clubs can spend on wages, bonuses and amortisation payments on transfers across a season, not how much they are necessarily spending. Clubs that…
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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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Barcelona’s Ansu Fati snubs Chelsea, Liverpool for EPL rival
31 Aug

Barcelona’s Ansu Fati snubs Chelsea, Liverpool for EPL rival

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Barcelona winger, Ansu Fati has reportedly opted to join Tottenham Hotspur despite interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea. According to Mundo Deportivo (via TeamTalk), Fati has informed potential suitors that he is headed to Tottenham. It will be a massive signing for Ange Postecoglou’s side should the Spain international finally joins Spurs. Barcelona have been interested in selling Fati as the 21-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in manager Xavi’s squad. Fati’s availability alerted the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla. Barcelona reportedly valued Fati at around €50 million (£42.9 million). However, the…
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Barcelona Recruits Former midfielder As New Sporting Director
17 Aug

Barcelona Recruits Former midfielder As New Sporting Director

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Former Barcelona midfielder Deco is returning to the club as their new sporting director. The Brazil-born Portugal international, 45, has signed a three-year contract at the Nou Camp. Deco first joined Barcelona from Porto in 2004 and won La Liga twice in four seasons, as well as the 2006 Champions League. Mateu Alemany, Barca’s current director of football, will leave when the transfer window closes on 1 September. Barca said Deco will be in charge of their “sporting philosophy” and work closely with manager Xavi and the rest of the coaching staff. The club said they are planning a restructure…
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Barcelona Unconcerned By Ilkay Gundogan Registration Clause
08 Aug

Barcelona Unconcerned By Ilkay Gundogan Registration Clause

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Barcelona are not concerned about losing midfielder Ilkay Gundogan over a registration clause in his contract, 90min understands. Gundogan joined on a free transfer from Manchester City this summer, inking a two-year contract which also includes an option for the midfielder to terminate his deal if he is not registered in Barcelona's squad by the time the new La Liga season kicks off this weekend. Financial restrictions mean Barcelona have not yet registered any of their new singings - Gundogan, Oriol Romeu, Inigo Martinez - as well as any new contracts agreed this summer and the return of loanees like…
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