The 2016 Champions League group stage draw was held on Friday evening as 32 clubs learned their fate in this year’s competition. Group C appears to be the toughest group on paper with Barcelona, Manchester City, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Celtic making up the group. Group E features four clubs all of which have a legitimate […] READ MORE
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Claudio Bravo Signs for Manchester City
Today, Barcelona announced that they had signed Jasper Cillessen from Ajax. Cillessen will fight will Marc-André Ter-Stegen for the number one keeper spot. Subsequently, it was announced that Claudio Bravo signed for Manchester City on a four-year deal. The transfer fee is being reported as €18m with €2m in add-ons. Time at Barcelona While at Barcelona, Bravo […] READ MORE
2016/17 Barcelona Season Preview
Barcelona are used to winning trophies. With more improvements made to the squad can they add to their trophy collection? Here is a Barcelona season preview READ MORE
British Players Abroad: Gary Lineker
The first in a new series focusing on British footballers who have plied their trade abroad looks at Gary Lineker, and his three years at Barcelona. READ MORE
Lionel Messi Given Prison Sentence For Tax Fraud
On Wednesday, Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Messi were sentenced to 21 months each in jail by the High Court in Barcelona. Lionel Messi Given Prison Sentence For Tax Fraud The Messi’s were found guilty of defrauding the Spanish Tax authorities of a reported €4.1 million by using fake companies in Belize and Uruguay […] READ MORE
Neymar signs new Barcelona contract
Neymar commits his future to Barcelona Neymar has signed a new five-year deal with Spanish champions FC Barcelona. The contract will keep the forward at the Catalan club until 2021. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were rumoured to be interested in the forward but their interest will be deterred by this new contract. However, should the […] READ MORE
Liverpool Are Paying Phony Prices
Liverpool are paying phony prices for players. The recently agreed transfer of Sadio Mane for a staggering £34 million is increasing evidence of inflated pricing in the English Premier League. Mane is in his own right a good young player, he has had success in the Austrian League with Red Bull Salzburg and at 24 […] READ MORE
Luis Salom: Passed Away in Catalunya as Result of Accident
Earlier today, June 3rd 2016, Moto2 rider Luis Salom passed away as a result of injuries sustained in an accident during free practice. MotoGP reported “It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Luis Salom. Despite the best efforts of the trauma team, he passed away at 16:55 local time”. Salom spent his time […] READ MORE
Barcelona beat Sevilla to win 28th Copa Del Rey title
FC Barcelona have beaten Sevilla FC to win their 28th Copa Del Rey title and complete the league and cup double. Barcelona win Copa del Rey Clear-cut chances were unusually few and far between in the opening half an an hour of the Spanish Cup final. However, the game burst into life when Barcelona centre-back Javier Mascherano was […] READ MORE
Atlético Madrid's Tactical Brilliance
‘The other’ Madrid-based team have reached yet another Champions League final in four years. Whilst the usual financial giants continue to lurk around the top of every single league and international competition, Diego Simeone has busted down the door at the top of this elite club and intend to stay there. With an iconic style […] READ MORE
