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Lionel Messi has decided to join MLS side Inter Miami after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain, spurning both Barcelona and Saudi Arabia team Al-Hilal despite his desire to return to his former team and the luxurious offer he got from the Saudi club. Now, Barcelona have broken their silence on Messi’s decision, sharing their understanding […]

Lionel Messi is reportedly heading to Inter Miami for next season. The decision to not reunite with FC Barcelona was surely difficult, but Messi seems to be moving on. He recently discussed his decision to spurn a Barcelona reunion in favor of the MLS. “I really wanted to return to Barça, I had that dream,” Messi […]

Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami and the MLS is already bringing with it rumors of which other stars will join Messi. The latest is one suggesting that Inter Miami is looking at a trio of Messi’s former teammates at Barcelona to bring to the MLS side. Gaston Edul reports that Inter Miami is interested […]

Lionel Messi is coming to the MLS. Yes, you heard that correctly. The World Cup winner decided on Wednesday that he will sign with David Beckham’s Inter Miami and plans to join the club this summer. This was rumored for many, many months and now it becomes a reality. But, why exactly did Messi choose […]

After a drawn-out vacation saga with Paris Saint-Germain, it was only a matter of time before Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest football player of the past 20 years, departed France. Many thought that a reunion with FC Barcelona, the club he called home from 2003 to 2021, was a mere inevitability. However, in the past […]

The Lionel Messi era in PSG is officially over. Right now, the talk of the town is where the GOAT intends to take his talents next season. A return to his boyhood club, Barcelona, has emerged as the most plausible scenario for the 35-year-old, but at this point, it appears that another big player has […]

Liverpool FC is actively pursuing a new midfielder for their squad, and their sights are set on Barcelona outcast Franck Kessie, reported by mirror. With the Reds looking to bolster their options in the middle of the park, Kessie could become their first summer signing in a big-money move. The Ivorian midfielder has struggled to […]

Lionel Messi could be returning to the place he called home for half his life. His father and agent, Jorge Messi, met with FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta early Monday, presumably to discuss a potential reunion now that that the legendary forward is officially moving on from Paris Saint-Germain. And by the sound of it, […]

Barcelona’s hopes of bringing Lionel Messi back to the club appear to be fading, as club president Joan Laporta expressed pessimism regarding the Argentine’s return, reported by goal.com. Laporta admitted that it will be challenging for Barcelona to re-sign Lionel Messi, casting doubt on the chances of a reunion. Barcelona is currently awaiting La Liga’s […]

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski made more room in his trophy cabinet on La Liga matchday 38. In what was inevitable for weeks, Lewandowski officially won the Pichichi Trophy for the 2022-2023 La Liga season. The award is handed out annually to the top goal-scorer in Spain’s top flight. Lewandowski scored 23 goals over 33 appearances in […]

Robert Lewandowski has had a debut season at Barcelona that has garnered mixed reviews from many. For Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez, he sees that there is much to like about the Polish striker’s opening campaign with the Catalan side. During a pre-match press conference ahead of Barca’s La Liga away fixture against Celta Vigo, Xavi […]

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed his frustration with the constant comparisons to his predecessor Pep Guardiola, reported by goal.com. Despite delivering Barcelona’s first La Liga title since 2019, Xavi has faced criticism for his pragmatic style of play, which has led to several narrow victories and a strong defensive record. As a former […]

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard has attracted interest from both Barcelona and Manchester United as he looks set to leave the German club as a free agent, reported by goal.com. According to L’Equipe, Pavard has no plans to renew his contract, which is set to expire in 2024, and top European clubs are vying for […]

Barcelona fans may be in for a pleasant surprise as Lionel Messi’s return to the club seems to be a step closer, with negotiations taking place between Barcelona and MLS side Inter Miami, according to goal.com. According to L’Equipe, discussions are underway for a potential buy-and-loan exchange deal involving Messi. The proposed deal would see […]

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed the status of his relationship with defender Jules Kounde, amidst speculation of a rift between the two. The Spanish media had reported that Kounde was unhappy with his lack of playing time and was considering his future at the club. However, Xavi has moved to allay those fears, […]

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has named Manchester City‘s Rodri as his ideal successor at the Catalan club as they continue their search for a player to fill his role, reported by goal.com. After a successful 15-year career at Camp Nou, Busquets has confirmed his departure from Barcelona this summer, despite efforts by manager Xavi to […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed his disagreement with former teammate Pep Guardiola regarding the issue of racism in Spanish football, reported by mirror. The recent incident involving the abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has sparked a heated debate, with Guardiola and Xavi having contrasting views on the matter. Guardiola had previously expressed […]

Barcelona is prepared to welcome Lionel Messi back to the club with open arms and a significant responsibility. The Catalan giants are ready to offer Messi the captain’s armband if he decides to rejoin Barcelona in the summer, reported by goal.com. With Messi’s departure from PSG on the horizon, Barcelona sees an opportunity to bring […]

Barcelona could allow winger Ousmane Dembele to leave Camp Nou at the right price this summer. The former Borussia Dortmund man has had an injury-plagued career with the Calatans and could be closing the chapter with them as early as the upcoming window. According to Jonathan Johnson, in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, Dembele is liked […]

Barcelona’s Brazilian winger Raphinha could play a pivotal role in facilitating Lionel Messi’s return to the club, reported by goal.com. As the newly-crowned Spanish champions seek to improve their squad, raising funds through Raphinha’s potential transfer could be the key. Raphinha’s initial presentation as a Barcelona player was marked by uncertainty. However, over the past […]

Barcelona have not ruled out a summer transfer move for Girona midfielder Oriel Romeu. The 31-year-old returned to his homeland from Southampton last summer.  According to the report from Gerard Moreno, the Catalans will be keen on adding Romeu to their plans next season. Barcelona manager Xavi has insisted that he wants his team to […]

Spanish left-back Jordi Alba will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, and the club will announce very shortly. The newly-crowned La Liga champions have wished a happy retirement to Gerard Pique and have given the deserved farewell to Sergio Busquets. Now, Alba will be the latest addition to the departures from the […]

Barcelona manager Xavi has confirmed that there are positive talks held with defender Jules Kounde. There were reports that the former Sevilla man had handed in the transfer request after being played out of position in the defeat against Real Valladolid. However, the 2010 World Cup winner has condemned all those rumors. According to the […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has shared candid insights into the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan club. While expressing admiration for Messi’s exceptional footballing abilities and emphasizing their personal friendship, Xavi acknowledged the uncertainties surrounding a potential reunion, reported by Fabrizio Romano. Speaking about Lionel Messi’s potential return, Xavi acknowledged the complexity of […]

Barcelona‘s star forward, Robert Lewandowski, has left no room for doubt regarding his desire to see Lionel Messi return to the Catalan club, reported by mirror. Following their successful LaLiga campaign, which saw Barcelona reclaim the title, Lewandowski has voiced his opinion to the club’s hierarchy, making it clear that he wants to play alongside […]

Atletico Madrid is monitoring the future of Jordi Alba at Barcelona. The two-time Champions League finalists are aware of the lack of playing time that the Spaniard is having at the Camp Nou and would consider moving in for him this summer. According to the news from Mundo Deportivo, Atleti are trying to prise Jordi […]

In a potential boost for Barcelona, Ruben Neves, the talented midfielder from Wolverhampton Wanderers, has hinted at a possible departure from his current club, reported by goal.com. Neves appeared to bid farewell to Wolves fans during their final home game of the season against Everton at Molineux, igniting speculation about his future. The Portuguese midfielder’s […]

Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has once again shown optimism about seeing football icon Lionel Messi back at Camp Nou. He feels the club couldn’t bid him a proper farewell when he left in 2021. Now, he wants a proper farewell for the World Cup winner and believes the story should have a beautiful ending. […]

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has revealed his true feelings towards club president Joan Laporta and former teammate Lionel Messi, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Addressing the ongoing speculation surrounding Messi’s potential return to Barcelona, de Jong expressed his admiration for the Argentine superstar while also expressing his positive relationship with Laporta. Speaking about his […]

In Barcelona‘s search for a successor to club captain Sergio Busquets, Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich has emerged as the Catalan club’s priority target, reported by goal.com. With Busquets set to depart, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is keen to find a suitable replacement for the veteran playmaker, and Kimmich has risen to the top of […]

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ryan Mason has revealed the club’s plans to sign Barcelona defender Clément Lenglet during the upcoming summer transfer window. Mason expressed his admiration for the French center-back, stating that discussions about a potential move will take place in the coming months, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Lenglet, who joined Barcelona from Sevilla […]

Spanish midfielder Gavi says he does not intend to leave Barcelona this summer. The Spaniard has been linked with a move to Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea respectively. According to reports from the Metro, Gavi said, “I want all of you to be calm on my future… I’m very calm. Since I was little, I’ve […]

Barcelona will have multiple crucial decisions to make in this year’s summer transfer window. Among them, Barca will have to decide on just who will replace Sergio Busquets. Busquets announced earlier this month that he will leave the Catalan side at the end of this season. There was much speculation that Busquets would end up […]

Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi is on the verge of signing with FC Barcelona this summer. The 24-year-old has admirers in La Liga and the Premier League. Recently, Arsenal failed to secure his signature with a £53m transfer bid. According to the Mirror, Barcelona have shown interest in securing Zubimendi’s signature in the summer. The Spaniard […]

Barcelona‘s veteran left-back Jordi Alba has expressed his willingness to make sacrifices in order to continue his stay at the Catalan club, reported by Fabrizio Romano. However, concrete negotiations regarding a potential salary reduction have yet to take place, as discussions on this matter were not addressed during the recent meeting held on Tuesday. Barcelona […]

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique made headlines after choosing to ignore the club’s title celebrations, despite his involvement in their recent success and his crucial role in Lionel Messi‘s departure from the club, as reported by mirror. Pique, who had confirmed his retirement from football in November, did not attend the league title celebrations held by […]

Following Barcelona‘s triumphant La Liga title victory with a 4-2 win over Espanyol, club president Joan Laporta took the opportunity to express his admiration for the team’s success and praise manager Xavi Hernández. Laporta’s comments shed light on Xavi’s future with the club, indicating that Barcelona is eager to extend his contract, as reported by […]

In a heartfelt statement, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his unwavering determination to bring club legend Lionel Messi back to the Catalan club, as reported by Fabrizo Romano. Laporta’s comments come after Messi’s departure from Barcelona in August 2021, when the Argentine superstar joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after spending his entire professional career at […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has secured his first La Liga title after guiding his team to a thrilling 4-2 victory over rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The win not only marked a significant achievement for Xavi in his managerial career but also added another prestigious trophy to Barcelona’s rich […]