Highly successful brothers Ronald and Erwin Koeman are the latest to feature in our Families in Football series. READ MORE
Families in Football: Ronald and Erwin Koeman
Tag: Ronald Koeman
Xavi’s Return to Barcelona – The Latest in the Long Line of Cruyff
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
Ronald Koeman Was Set Up to Fail at Barcelona
The sacking of Ronald Koeman as Barcelona manager was inevitable. After all, he wasn’t the new President Joan Laporta’s managerial appointment. Add in the dismal recent results and performances, Koeman’s days at the Nou Camp were numbered. It is hard not to feel sorry for the Dutchman though. Over the last two decades, no Barcelona […] READ MORE
Ronald Koeman Sacked by Barcelona Following Poor Results and Performances
Two humiliating Champions League defeats and a poor start to the La Liga campaign have seen Ronald Koeman sacked by Barcelona. The 58-year-old was dismissed following a 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night (October 27) Disastrous Start to Season Sees Ronald Koeman Sacked by Barcelona FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his […] READ MORE
Too Much Too Soon for Young Barcelona Against Bayern Munich
In a game they were widely expected to lose, a young Barcelona did just that against a Bayern Munich side deemed arguably one of the best in world football – one who were European Champions just last year. Many expected Bayern to win with a rout against the diminished Catalan footballing superpower and, in fairness, the […] READ MORE
Ronald Koeman Instructed to Use Riqui Puig and Samuel Umtiti
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has reportedly been instructed to utilise out-of-favour pair Riqui Puig and Samuel Umtiti. Spanish daily sports paper MARCA is reporting that the Catalan club’s president, Joan Laporta, has been in touch with Koeman to tell him the game time being afforded to the duo is insufficient and has to be changed. […] READ MORE
Francisco Trincao Joins Wolves on Loan From Barcelona
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made their second signing of the summer, confirming the arrival of Francisco Trincao on loan from Barcelona. Francisco Trincao Joins Wolves on Loan Highly-Regarded The 21-year-old is highly-regarded at both Barcelona and in his native Portugal. Trincao began his career with Portuguese side SC Braga, making his full debut aged 17 in […] READ MORE
Barcelona Retain Ronald Koeman as Manager
A pay cut has seen Barcelona retain Ronald Koeman as their manager after speculation around the Dutchman’s future at the club. Barcelona Retain Ronald Koeman Services 🗣 @JoanLaportaFCB: ❝ Ronald Koeman will continue to be the Barça manager next season ❞ pic.twitter.com/nLo2bvCGMo — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 3, 2021 Pay Cut Key to Deal Barcelona […] READ MORE
Five Matches to Watch in Europe This Weekend
With leagues across Europe entering the final stages, league titles, European qualification and relegations are still to be decided across the continent. Here are five of the best matches to look out for across Europe this weekend. Five Matches to Watch This Weekend Borussia Dortmund v RB Leipzig It’s been a difficult season for Borussia […] READ MORE
Atlético Madrid Extend Lead in La Liga After Real Madrid Stumble
Since the 2020/21 La Liga fixtures were announced on the last day of August, matchday 25 was always going to be one of the biggest, with Atlético Madrid looking to extend their La Liga lead. Three games, in particular, stood out. Sevilla hosted Barcelona for the Saturday lunchtime kickoff. The following evening, Atlético Madrid travelled […] READ MORE
