Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has given an explosive new interview where he’s had plenty to say about Joan Laporta during his time in charge. Yet Xavi also took time out to talk about Hansi Flick and his classy behavior after it was decided he would take over at the club. “We message each other […]
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The squad for the match in Newcastle – FC BarcelonaFrom Bilbao to Newcastle. Hansi Flick and the squad have left La Liga behind temporarily to focus on the Champions League as they head to England. On March 10, the Blaugranes have the Last 16 first leg at St. James’ Park and 23 players have made […]
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Joan Laporta has responded to an explosive interview by Xavi in which the former Barcelona manager has been critical of the ex-president and also claimed he prevented Lionel Messi from returning to the club. “It hurt,” he said in a live debate on Sport. “When I see these statements, I think of Flick. It’s tough being […]
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Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has given a lengthy interview and taken aim at Joan Laporta ahead of the forthcoming elections. Xavi has already pledged his support to Victor Font and has now spoken out about his exit from the club and also revealed that a deal had been agreed for Lionel Messi to return – […]
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Barcelona travel to England for a massive European night as the Blaugrana face Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie at St. James’ Park. Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Tuesday’s battle: Defense Flick was able to successfully rotate his team and still […]
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Fermin Lopez says Barcelona are in good spirits ahead of their Champions League clash with Newcastle after beating Athletic Club 1-0 in La Liga on Saturday night. Lamine Yamal’s brilliant winner handed Barca all three points and saw them restore their four-point lead at the top of the table. It was a good win at […]
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Barcelona star Raphinha says he’s feeling good and is not feeling too tired ahead of the team’s next game against Newcastle in the Champions League. Hansi Flick’s players are in the midst of a hectic schedule, with fatigue an issue after a gruelling Copa del Rey second leg against Atletico was followed up by a […]
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Barcelona Atletic coach Juliano Belletti has shared his verdict on Ebrima Tunkara and says that the club have another very special talent on their hands. Tunkara made his first start for Barca Atletic last weekend against Valencia and earned praise from his manager for his performance. The 15-year-old has long been tipped to go on […]
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Barcelona jetted out to Newcastle today ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Eddie Howe’s side at St James’ Park on Tuesday night. Hansi Flick’s side will be aiming to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition as Barca seek to lift the European Cup for the […]
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Barcelona remain four points clear at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a scrappy 1-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés on Saturday night. The Catalans didn’t have their best stuff on the night as a team, but their two best players came to the rescue as Pedri — who […]
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Barcelona will be able to sign a top star in the summer despite the club’s ongoing financial issues, according to Joan Laporta’s advisor Joan Soler. The club have been linked with several big names already, but there are doubts once again over how much Deco and Co. will have to spend in the summer. Soler […]
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has admitted that Ferran Torres is going through a bad patch right now and has pledged to help the Spain star rediscover his goalscoring touch. Ferran has 16 goals in all competitions so far this season but hasn’t found the back of the net in his last eight matches in all […]
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Athletic Club 0-1 FC Barcelona: Lamine does it again – FC BarcelonaThey had to work hard for it, but FC Barcelona remain four points clear at the top of the Liga table. Athletic Club put up a mighty fight this Saturday, and probably had more chances than the blaugrana, but the sides were ultimately split […]
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That’s a game you won’t remember when the season ends, but it’s a game that could prove pivotal in the final La Liga standings. Hansi Flick went for the Copa del Rey comeback midweek against Atletico Madrid, and as a result, rotation was in order against Athletic Club on the weekend. The starting eleven at […]
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Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is currently out injured but he’s made it clear what he thinks about his team’s latest win over Athletic Club in La Liga. The defender posted on social media just after the final whistle at San Mames with the message, “Vamooooos!” The win keeps Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid […]
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Marc Bernal was in the starting XI again for Barcelona on Saturday against Athletic Club in La Liga but departed after just 45 minutes of the match. Hansi Flick opted to send on Pedri in his place at half-time, with the scores level at 0-0 after the first half in the Basque Country. According to […]
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After Real Madrid had overcome Celta with a 95th-minute winner on Friday night, Hansi Flick and his squad knew that three points were a must at San Mames if they were to keep their four-point lead over the eternal rivals. Ernesto Valverde’s side went into the match on the back of a five-match unbeaten league […]
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was a happy man after seeing his team beat Athletic Club 1-0 in La Liga to restore their four-point lead at the top of the table. Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant winner for the visitors, while Pedri also made an impact after coming on at half-time. Flick made it clear after […]
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Barcelona star Pedri shared his thoughts on Saturday’s win over Athletic Club as the Catalans restored their four-point lead at the top of La Liga. A stunning goal from Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona all three points at San Mames in a big win for Hansi Flick’s side. Pedri started the game on the bench but […]
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Lamine Yamal was on target yet again on Saturday night, scoring the winner for Barcelona against Athletic Club in La Liga at San Mames. The goal was Yamal’s 50th of his career so far and means the teenager has netted a half century of goals already. He’s now scored 44 times for Barcelona and on […]
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Barcelona will finish Matchday 27 with a four-point gap at the top of La Liga thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Athletic Club at San Mamés on Saturday night. Barça were nowhere near their best with several starters missing through injury and rotations, but they did enough to secure the victory thanks to […]
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WELCOME TO SAN MAMÉS!!! This spectacular cathedral of football in the Basque Country is the site of a monster La Liga game between hosts Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, who come into this one looking for all three points to maintain their solid lead at the top of the table. This should be all kinds of […]
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Nicolas Anelka was back in Barcelona this weekend. The former France international showed up at the Ciutat Esportiva Damm to support the Students Nations World Cup, a semi-professional tournament organized by Lenny Evra, son of his former national teammate Patrice Evra. From the stands, Anelka watched Brazil face Germany in one of the semifinals. The […]
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The history of FC Barcelona has always been defined by superstars. From Cruyff, to Ronaldinho, to Messi, to Lamine Yamal, there is always a group of special players that define a particular era for the best club in the world. Barça have had all types of superstars in all positions over the years, but they […]
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Joan Laporta has expressed his frustration at seeing Real Madrid close the gap on Barcelona at the top of the table thanks to a late win over Celta Vigo on Friday night. Federico Valverde made it 2-1 to the visitors in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but there was plenty of controversy about his […]
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