Brazilian international Thiago Alcantara, known for his stints at some of Europe’s top clubs, has announced his retirement from professional football. This announcement, shared by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, marks the end of an era for the 33-year-old Spaniard. He began his professional journey with FC Barcelona, where his exceptional vision, precise passing, and…
Barcelona coach Xavi will remain at the club until at least the end of his contract in June 2025 after changing his mind that this would be his last season. The 44-year-old announced in January he would step down as boss this summer. But, with president Joan Laporta keen for him to remain, the former…
Spanish giants Barcelona have joined Arsenal in targeting Newcastle striker Alexander Isak as his future grows increasingly uncertain. Barcelona see the Swedish hitman as a potential long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. And they believe Newcastle could be tempted to sell because they face having to balance the books to satisfy FFP and PSR rules. It’s…
Former Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil says the standard of El Clasico has dropped because of Barcelona. Ozil said this ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga El Clasico with Barcelona on Sunday. Speaking with Marca, the former Arsenal star said Barcelona have lost potential. “At that time, it was the most important match in world…
Barcelona have been fined for racist behaviour and other actions by their fans in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Paris St-Germain. In addition to the racism, Uefa also charged Barca over their supporters lighting fireworks and causing damage at the Parc des Princes. The Spanish club will have to pay a fine of…
Barcelona’s wait for a sixth Champions League crown goes on, as they fell to a quarter-final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The Catalans held a 3-2 lead going into the second leg, but went on to lose 4-1 at the Estadi Olimpic, which ensured a 6-4 defeat on aggregate. The match, and tie, changed…
Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez has announced that he will leave the club after a disappointing season. This decision comes after Barcelona suffered a heavy defeat, conceding five goals to 14th-place Villareal on Saturday night. The development was disclosed by sports and transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano. Xavi was quoted as saying: “I will leave Barcelona in…
There are indications that Spanish giants Barcelona could terminate Robert Lewandowski’s contract at the end of the season, because of a clause tied to his contract There is a break clause in Lewandowski’s deal with the LaLiga champions. The clause states that if the Poland international does not start or feature for over 45 minutes…
Englishman Jude Bellingham stole the show on his first El Clasico appearance scoring a brace as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 and of course the bragging rights Ilkay Gundogan’s first Barca goal had put the hosts ahead after six minutes. But Bellingham smashed a sensational leveller in the 68th minute, finding…
