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Xavi’s return to Barcelona is the 26th time the club have appointed an ex-player to manage their side. Let’s dig deeper into the Barcelona method of employing familiar faces. Xavi’s Return to Barcelona – The Latest in the Long Line of Cruyff Mes Que Un Club. The Catalan motto has become synonymous with Barcelona since […] READ MORE
Inter Milan are interested in signing Arturo Vidal, and, according to Fabrizio Romano, Vidal’s agents are in talks with his club’s board to terminate his contract. The former Bayern Munich midfielder seems to be Antonio Conte’s priority, as they look to reunite next season. Vidal’s current contract at Barcelona lasts until June 2021. Arturo Vidal Looking to […] READ MORE
Eric Abidal has left his post as Barcelona’s Sporting Director, the Spanish club have announced. The decision comes shortly after the sacking of Quique Setien as manager. A former player for the Catalan giants, Abidal had occupied the role since his return to the La Liga club in June 2018. Eric Abidal Leaves Sporting Director Position […] READ MORE
After reports suggested the three candidates for the Barcelona job were Ronald Koeman, Mauricio Pochettino and Xavi, a decision has reportedly been made to pick one of the three. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have opted to go for Ronald Koeman to take the vacant role in the Barcelona dugout. Romano also stated that the […] READ MORE
Since reports from Fabrizio Romano suggested the end of Quique Setién’s reign as Barcelona manager, several managers have been linked with the role at the Nou Camp. Romano has since stated, however, that just the three candidates have been drawn up so far by Barcelona. The three being, of course, Ronald Koeman, Xavi, and Mauricio Pochettino. […] READ MORE
Barcelona were put of their misery by the match referee at the end of their Champions League humiliation by Bayern Munich. It was as if Damir Skomina could no longer bear to watch, blowing the full-time whistle before the full two minutes of stoppage time had even been played. The German champions had scored three […] READ MORE
After the most humiliating night possible in Lisbon, Barcelona are reportedly set to sack Quique Setién. According to Fabrizio Romano, the astounding 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich was the nail in the coffin of Setién’s tenure. Barcelona need a rebuild, and they need one fast, seemingly starting with the manager. REPORT: Setién Shown Door After 8-2 […] READ MORE
Real Madrid have officially secured the La Liga title. This is Los Blancos’ first La Liga trophy in two years. On the other hand, with one game remaining, Barcelona’s maximum points tally for this season is 82 points after a disappointing loss to Osasuna. This would be their lowest points tally since the 2007/08 season. […] READ MORE
When Barcelona edged past Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday, familiar problems were again evident. The Catalans once again struggled to get their faltering title challenge back on track and keep pace with rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. From apparent unrest between manager Quique Setien and his players to the problems of […] READ MORE
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has confirmed the Catalan team’s interest in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez while also discussing Lionel Messi‘s future at the club. “With Messi we talk, we have talked, and we will talk,” Bartomeu told Mundo Deportivo. “He is the best player in football history, he has years of football ahead, and he […] READ MORE