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PSG Get Neymar Injury Boost As Striker Trains Ahead Of Barcelona Clash
08 Mar

PSG Get Neymar Injury Boost As Striker Trains Ahead Of Barcelona Clash

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The Brazilian could be set to return to action in time for a crucial Champions League meeting with his former club Paris Saint-Germain have been handed an injury boost as Neymar trained ahead of their clash with Barcelona. Neymar has been out of action since picking up an adductor injury during a 1-0 victory against Caen in the French Cup on February 10. The Brazilian sat out the first leg of PSG's last-16 Champions League tie against Barca as a result, but could now be in line to return against his former club in midweek.
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‘It’s Easier To Come Back From 2-0 Than 4-1’ – Koeman Still Hopeful Of PSG Miracle After Barca Heroics Against Sevilla
04 Mar

‘It’s Easier To Come Back From 2-0 Than 4-1’ – Koeman Still Hopeful Of PSG Miracle After Barca Heroics Against Sevilla

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The Blaugrana progressed to the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday after overturning a two-goal deficit against Sevilla Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman was delighted to see his charges come back in thrilling fashion to reach the Copa del Rey final - but warned that overcoming Paris Saint-Germain is a different prospect entirely. The Catalans went into Wednesday's semi-final second leg against Sevilla as rank outsiders after losing the opener 2-0, but they fought back with goals from Ousmane Dembele and a last-gasp Gerard Pique effort to send the match into extra time. Martin Braithwaite then struck to win the semi-final…
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Lyon Confident Depay Will Sign New Deal Amid Barcelona Links
18 Feb

Lyon Confident Depay Will Sign New Deal Amid Barcelona Links

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Jean-Michel Aulas, president of the Ligue 1 outfit, believes the Netherlands international can be convinced to stay put and sign fresh terms Jean-Michel Aulas believes Memphis Depay can still be talked into signing a new contract at Lyon, despite a man who has been heavily linked with Barcelona in the past edging his way towards free agency. As things stand, a highly-rated Netherlands international will see his current deal expire at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. A fresh start has been mooted, along with various potential landing spots, but his current employers believe that the 27-year-old can be convinced…
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Messi ‘Not A Problem’ For Barcelona Says Laporta – But He Admits Club Must Win Trophies To Convince Argentine To Stay
17 Feb

Messi ‘Not A Problem’ For Barcelona Says Laporta – But He Admits Club Must Win Trophies To Convince Argentine To Stay

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The forward has found his hopes of silverware narrowed again in yesterday's rout by PSG, a result that will only further speculation about his future Lionel Messi is "not a problem" for Barcelona says Joan Laporta, however the club presidential hopeful admitted that they face a fight to keep him if they fail to win trophies in the wake of Tuesday's Champions League hammering by Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine superstar revealed last year that he wanted to leave the European giants, having spent his whole senior career in La Liga with Ronald Koeman's side, triggering a nasty public fallout. The…
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Dembele Arrived At Barcelona ‘Very Frail’ Despite €105m Price Tag But Feels He Has Turned A Corner
15 Feb

Dembele Arrived At Barcelona ‘Very Frail’ Despite €105m Price Tag But Feels He Has Turned A Corner

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The World Cup-winning forward has enjoyed a return to form and fitness in 2020-21, with struggles at Camp Nou being shaken off Ousmane Dembele believes he has turned a corner at Barcelona, with the World Cup winner feeling he is starting to justify his €105 million (£92m/$128m) price tag after arriving at Camp Nou “very frail”. The Liga giants invested heavily in the French forward’s potential after the record-breaking sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017. Big things were expected of Dembele but, amid questions of his fitness and attitude, it is only recently that he…
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Barcelona Rejected Chance To Sign Cristiano Ronaldo For €17m & I Don’t Regret It – Laporta
13 Jan

Barcelona Rejected Chance To Sign Cristiano Ronaldo For €17m & I Don’t Regret It – Laporta

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The 35-year-old forward was reportedly offered to the Catalan club prior to his switch to Manchester United back in 2003 Barcelona were offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before he joined Manchester United, former president Joan Laporta has claimed, adding that he does not regret missing out on the Portuguese. The talismanic forward has been a prolific presence in front of goal across a trophy-laden career, with 35-year-old Ronaldo continuing to thrive with Serie A giants Juventus to this day. Indeed, his five Ballon d'Or awards are bettered only by Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi, who has six, with both…
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‘All Of It Was Bad’ – Griezmann Gives Damning Assessment Of Barcelona After Juventus Hammering
09 Dec

‘All Of It Was Bad’ – Griezmann Gives Damning Assessment Of Barcelona After Juventus Hammering

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The French striker was in no mood to offer any excuses after the Blaugrana's home defeat to the Bianconeri in the Champions League Barcelona "didn't turn up" against Juventus, according to Antoine Griezmann, who has admitted that the team lacked desire and attitude in the Group G showdown. Juve claimed an impressive 3-0 victory at Camp Nou in the Champions League on Tuesday night as Barca surrendered their 100 per cent record in meek fashion. With both sides already safely through to the knockout stages, the Blaugrana only needed a point to secure top spot in the group, but fell…
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Fati injury offers Dembele yet another last chance at Barcelona
16 Nov

Fati injury offers Dembele yet another last chance at Barcelona

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The France star is the obvious replacement for the teenager on the left wing, but having to rely on the 23-year-old is never a good position to be in Ousmane Dembele is not just drinking in the last-chance saloon at Barcelona. He is now living there. For well over a year, Barca have been on the verge of cutting their considerable losses on a player signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 for a staggering €105 million (£94m/$124m). Yet the opportunities to rescue his Camp Nou career keep coming, and Ansu Fati's knee injury has provided Dembele with yet another 'last…
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‘Depay isn’t a pure number nine but can boost Barcelona’ – Makaay in favour of Dutch forward moving to Camp Nou
13 Nov

‘Depay isn’t a pure number nine but can boost Barcelona’ – Makaay in favour of Dutch forward moving to Camp Nou

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The former Netherlands international, who spent time in La Liga during his playing days, would like to see his countryman secure a switch from Lyon Memphis Depay would not be a “pure nine” for Barcelona, admits Roy Makaay, but the former Netherlands international believes his fellow countryman would be a useful option for those at Camp Nou. A switch to Catalunya for the Lyon forward appeared to be on the cards over the summer as Ronald Koeman, upon taking the reins at a La Liga giant, made his compatriot a top transfer target. No deal was done before the deadline…
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Messi and Coutinho giving Koeman’s new-look Barcelona early hope
17 Sep

Messi and Coutinho giving Koeman’s new-look Barcelona early hope

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After a turbulent off-season for the club, their returning stars have provided some positive signs on the pitch At one stage, both Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho probably didn't see themselves playing for Barcelona this season, but they now look set to star for the club moving forward. The attacking duo have ensured a smooth start to Ronald Koeman's tenure as manager as they played key roles in comfortable pre-season friendly wins. Over the weekend, Coutinho struck from the spot in a 3-0 win over Tarragona before he backed that up on Wednesday with a simple finish to open the scoring against Girona. The Brazilian's opening goal was…
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