FC Barcelona Articles - Page 20

In light of the recent wave of criticism surrounding Lionel Messi’s decision to leave Barcelona, president Josep Maria Bartomeu vowed to leave his post if it meant that Messi would stay with the club. According to TV3 in Catalonia, the controversial Barcelona management figure “would agree to step aside and let his board end the […]

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney chimed in the never-ending debate of Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo — one sparked by the recent Messi departure from Barcelona. The longtime scorer and playmaker still remembers that 2011 run to the UEFA Champions League final, where he and his teammates faced Lionel Messi at the start of […]

Luis Suárez has had his name brought up amid the myriad of changes happening in Barcelona. The forward was said to follow the moves of Lionel Messi as his former lawyer Alejandro Balbi suggested it in a recent interview. “Messi’s future will have an influence on Suarez’s because they are best friends, they get along […]

Lionel Messi is slated to talk to reporters for the first time since rumors of his decision to leave Barcelona were made known on Tuesday, according to Goal. The megastar reportedly sent a burofax to the Barcelona directive, asking to exercise the opt-out clause that would allow him to leave on a free transfer. The […]

Paris Saint-Germain has acknowledged that a move for Barcelona star Lionel Messi would prove “impossible” this summer due to the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, according to L’Equippe. PSG was one of the three giants originally vying for Messi’s services along with frontrunner Manchester City and Inter Milan. Lionel Messi shocked the sports world after […]

Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona megastar Lionel Messi, has been spotted in the streets of Manchester, reportedly discussing terms with Manchester City, according to RAC1 and TyC Sports (via The Daily Mail). The Barcelona wonder is wasting no time when it comes to lining out his exit from the Catalan side after announcing via […]

Manchester City is weighing the possibility of offering Lionel Messi a long-term contract that would see him move to Major League Soccer sister club New York City FC after three years in the Premier League, according to ESPN. Messi had been reportedly intrigued by the possibility of moving stateside for an MLS venture, a move […]

Lionel Messi shocked the world on Tuesday when he announced — via burofax, no less — that he wants to leave Barcelona after 20 years, opening the door for teams like Manchester City, PSG, and Inter Milan that have long lusted over the prospect of reeling him in. Powerhouses around the world have seen this […]

Despite Lionel Messi’s recent request to opt-out of his contract and leave Barcelona, the club is standing firm on clubs paying his €700 million release clause to pull him out of Camp Nou. According to journalist Veronica Brunati, the club maintains that his release clause expired on June 10, even if the 2019-20 season finished […]

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has informed the club he prefers to leave after 20 years with the organization, according to journalist Alfredo Martinez and TyC Sports. Messi told Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu via fax that he plans to opt-out via a contingency clause in his contract, allowing him to leave on a free transfer. […]

Manchester City is exploring a potential avenue to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi without breaking Financial Fair Play rules. According to ESPN, a deal for Messi could be complicated, but the Premier League side wants to be prepared should the option of bringing him aboard arise in the next few months. Firstly, Manchester City will […]

Paris Saint-Germain is eager to see its star Neymar reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suárez, who is looking for his next destination. According to Sport, the 33-year-old Uruguayan striker could envision the two linking up like old times at the Parc des Princes. Suárez is one of four players new Barcelona manager Ronald […]

Barcelona midfielders Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic, along with defender Samuel Umtiti are expected to follow Luis Suárez out of Camp Nou, who is expected to leave the club in the next few days. According to Gerard Romero of RAC 1, the aforementioned players were among the stars new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman called on […]

Barcelona forward Luis Suárez is expected to leave the club in the next few days as a result of the fallout from an 8-2 Champions League quarterfinal defeat to Bayern Munich, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Catalans have reportedly received a $17.8 million offer from Ajax last week, which could bring Luis Suárez to his […]

Members of the Barcelona board have recently prepared to listen to offers for Lionel Messi, after the star’s meeting with new manager Ronald Koeman left a lot to desire, according to ESPN. Koeman’s appointment on the heels of Quique Setien’s firing following an 8-2 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal defeat to Bayern Munich was a quick […]

In light of Barcelona’s recent housecleaning, a Lionel Messi move to Manchester City could certainly be worked out, but not easily. Yaya Toure, who spent time as Messi’s teammate with Barcelona and played for Manchester City soon after, noted the transition isn’t far fetched, but it will need stars to align for it to happen. […]

Wagner Ribeiro, the agent and close confidant of Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, argued it would be easier for his former teammate Lionel Messi to move to PSG than it would be for his client to make the long-awaited return to Barcelona. “Neymar is happy and I think he will stay at PSG for at least […]

It hasn’t taken new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman long to start to make moves. Coming off his official announcement as the new boss, Koeman is looking at Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as a building block for his new squad. According to AS, the Dutch manager is telling Wijnaldum not to sign with Liverpool this summer, […]

Barcelona has received a $17.8 million bid (£14 million/€15 million) from Ajax for striker Luis Suárez, according to El Chiringuito. Barcelona is reportedly willing to sell Luis Suárez, who will turn 34 next season. Suárez was not among the handful few which Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu handpicked as “untouchable” for next season, a list […]

Barcelona center-back Gerard Piqué has received a “substantial” offer from Premier League side Fulham, according to Peruvian newspaper Líbero. Piqué offered to leave the club during his post-game comments, citing Barcelona has hit “rock bottom” and would need a stark change after an 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in last week’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. […]

Lionel Messi is not happy in Barcelona — that much is known. Rumors of a potential move to Serie A at Inter Milan or a reunion with former coach Pep Guardiola in Manchester City have flooded headlines. Yet Gonzalo Higuaín, his longtime Argentina teammate, noted that going the Premier League route might not be his […]

Barcelona has decided to part ways with sporting director Eric Abidal as the club looks to do some housecleaning in the next few weeks. Following an 8-2 thrashing at the feet of Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Barcelona has a lot of moves to make after three straight early exits from the […]

Only hours after firing Quique Setien from his post as Barcelona manager, the club honed in on Netherlands national team manager Ronald Koeman as the new helmsman. While the agreement is yet to be official, most journalists conclude this is likely a done deal, considering that Koeman was among the first names surfacing upon an […]

Lionel Messi has been linked to a move to Inter Milan, one seen as a rather far fetched in recent weeks, though the Serie A powerhouse sees it very differently. Following Barcelona’s 8-2 thrashing at the feet of Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, the prospect of Lionel Messi leaving the Catalan club […]

Barcelona has made a quick turnaround, picking its new manager in Ronald Koeman, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Koeman, who manages the Netherlands national team, will have to resign his position to take over at the Catalan club. The official announcement is expected to happen sometime this week, once Ronald Koeman has made his […]

Despite recent rumors of a potential Cristiano Ronaldo move to Barcelona, the Portuguese megastar will stay put at Juventus and won’t link up with Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo will play out the rest of his contract with the Italian champions instead, according to AS — one that expires in 2022. Spanish journalist Guillem Balague reported […]

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal made a bold proclamation prior to a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup against Bayern Munich. The Chilean center-mid didn’t shy away from the pressure of playing his former team, which has now won the last eight Bundesliga titles. Having heard Bayern Munich’s sense of confidence for Friday’s clash, Arturo Vidal mirrored […]

Manchester United has pivoted to target Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele after recent talks for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho have stalled, according to ESPN. The Red Devils were eager in talks with Sancho at first, with some sources even netting it as a done deal, but the German club has been hellbent in getting Sancho’s full […]

Rumors surrounding Lionel Messi’s potential departure from the Camp Nou have run rampant once again after Barcelona gave up its grip on the title race, leaving longtime rival Real Madrid the opportunity to snatch it away upon the restart of La Liga. A potential move to Inter Milan — which is willing to throw everything […]

Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be wearing a different jersey anytime soon, but one of his teammates envisions him having a chance in a different league. Miralem Pjanic, soon to be Barcelona’s new acquisition, argued he could see his Juventus teammate of two years having success in the NBA. Asked about several NBA-related things during a panel […]

Lionel Messi had nothing but good things to say about his longtime Real Madrid rival Iker Casillas, who retired on Tuesday after a 22-year career. The Barcelona icon praised Casillas, noting his place as a legend of the game was secured long before hanging up the gloves. “Iker is retiring today, but his status as […]

Lionel Messi is still every bit of the dominant phenom he’s been for the past decade, but an ex-Barcelona defender is worried his club has become too dependent on his talent. Albert Ferrer has watched the Blaugranas closely this season, and it’s tough to argue with his mindset considering Barcelona let the La Liga title […]

Inter Milan is ready to make big moves and they’re putting their wallet where their mouth is. The Italian powerhouse could reportedly offer Barcelona star Lionel Messi a whopping €260 million to leave Camp Nou for the grounds of San Siro, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Nerazzurri are willing to offer €260 million […]

The holy trinity of La Liga has released their new away kits for the 2020-21 season. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid gave a sneak peak at what to expect when their players visit other stadiums next season. Barcelona comes strong with a timeless black and gold made for Spanish royalty. Details from the gold […]

Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte recently shot down rumors concerning FC Barcelona megastar Lionel Messi, noting it would be easier to move the Italian Cathedral than to bring the Blaugrana captain to the San Siro. Inter’s chief executive Giuseppe Marotta noted the move would be possible if this were “fantasy football,” and Conte backed up […]

With Lionel Messi’s deal with Barcelona expiring rather soon, many are wondering if the superstar could leave for another club. Well, now, some fuel has been added to the fire of those rumors. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Messi’s father, Jorge, is purchasing a house in Milan and plans to complete his move to Italy […]

Luis Suarez is widely regarded as one of the greatest Uruguayan soccer players of all time. He has had a tremendous career, and Suarez has made his mark in each of his former clubs. Today we take a look at just how much Suarez is worth at this point in his career. Luis Suarez’s net […]

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol is reportedly in “advanced talks” to resume his basketball career with FC Barcelona, according to La Resistencia del Palau (via Sportando). Gasol, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, last played in the NBA in 2019 during a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. He hasn’t played competitive basketball for […]

Pau Gasol is still looking for one last chance to hold onto his NBA dream after being waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Spanish international is still recovering from the foot fracture he suffered last season while with the Milwaukee Bucks and has not had any NBA offers thus far, as Barcelona […]