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Messi shines as Barcelona thrash Bilbao, claim Copa Del Rey title

John Ogunsemore Apr 17, 2021 0

Barcelona have secured their first trophy since the 2018/2019 season with a 4-0 Copa Del Rey triumph against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday night.Captain, Lionel Messi scored two within four minutes to take the game before the Basque club…

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Barcelona Now Number 1 – Forbes Unveils World’s Most Valuable Football Teams

John Ogunsemore Apr 14, 2021 0

Barcelona are the most valuable football team in the world, according to Forbes' list of 20 most valuable football teams released Monday.It is the first time that Barcelona would attain the top spot, beating perennial table-toppers…

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PSG hold off FC Barcelona to reach UCL quarterfinals

Emmanuel Okara Mar 11, 2021 0

Paris Saint-Germain survived an upset-minded FC Barcelona to reach the Champions League quarterfinals, 5-2 on aggregate, after a 1-1 draw in their second leg in Paris on Wednesday.FC Barcelona, looking to repeat their famous resurgence…

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Laporta voted in as FC Barcelona’s new president

Olawale Alabi Mar 8, 2021 0

Joan Laporta was elected FC Barcelona president for a second time on Sunday as club members voted him in to replace Josep Maria Bartomeu.The 58-year-old Laporta beat Victor Font and Toni Freixa to become the club’s president for a…

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Messi creates another record as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao

Olawale Alabi Feb 1, 2021 0

FC Barcelona moved a place up into second in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday after a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, with club captain Lionel Messi entering the record books again.Barca went ahead after 20 minutes, when Lionel Messi scored…

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Inter Milan beat Juventus to go top in Serie A past AC Milan

Olawale Alabi Jan 18, 2021 0

Inter Milan beat lacklustre champions Juventus 2-0 in Sunday’s Serie A classic and went top on goal difference ahead of crosstown rivals AC Milan.Juventus are fifth with a game in hand and stayed seven points off the top, with AC Milan…

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Messi sent off as Athletic Bilbao beat FC Barcelona to win Super Cup

Olawale Alabi Jan 18, 2021 0

The Basque side, who last won the trophy in 2015 with a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Catalans, grabbed a last minute equaliser through Asier Villalibre to tie the game at 2-2 and force an extra 30 minutes.Antoine Griezmann had sent FC…

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COVID-19: FC Barcelona Postpone Presidential Elections

Olawale Alabi Jan 15, 2021 0

Elections to decide FC Barcelona’s new president have been postponed because of coronavirus, the Spanish La Liga club said on Friday.The club’s supporters were due to vote on a new president on Jan. 24, but FC Barcelona issued…

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Messi Extends Christmas Holidays, Misses Final Game of 2020

Isaac Aregbesola Dec 27, 2020 0

Barcelona has given Lionel Messi permission to extend his Christmas holiday and miss the final game of the year against Eibar on Tuesday.“First team player Lionel is completing the treatment of his right ankle,” the club said…

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“Madrid and Barcelona are two top clubs” – Mo Salah drops Liverpool exit hint

John Ogunsemore Dec 19, 2020 0

Liverpool ace, Mo Salah has heaped praises on Real Madrid and Barcelona, refusing to rule out the likelihood of joining either Spanish giants in the nearest future.The 28-year-old Egyptian joined Liverpool in 2017 for a then-club record…

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Iniesta Out Injured For Four Months After Leg Bone Surgery

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Update: PSG face Barca in UCL Round of 16 draw

John Ogunsemore Dec 14, 2020 0

Barcelona will face Paris St. Germain (PSG) and former striker Neymar while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy’s Lazio in the 2020/2021 UCL last 16 draw held on Monday.The UCL draw took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon,…

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Ronaldo reacts after scoring brace as Juve thrash Barcelona

John Ogunsemore Dec 8, 2020 0

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a brace to help Juventus thrash Barcelona in the last Group H encounter in the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League.The 35-year-old scored a penalty on either side of the half to cement a 0-3 win at Camp Nou, his…

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Neymar reveals when Messi reunion will take place

John Ogunsemore Dec 3, 2020 0

Paris Saint-German forward, Neymar Jr. has revealed he wants to play alongside former Barcelona teammate, Lionel Messi once again.He spoke to ESPN on Wednesday night after PSG beat Manchester United 3-1 in their UEFA Champions League…

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Suarez To Miss Barcelona Clash After Testing Positive To COVID-19

Adebusola Oyerinde Nov 17, 2020 0

Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez has been confirmed positive for coronavirus, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has announced.The 33-year-old striker is reported to be in good health and following strict self-isolation…

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Ex-Barcelona Star Javier Mascherano Retires From Football

Adebusola Oyerinde Nov 16, 2020 0

Argentina Star Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from professional football after a career that spanned 17 years across South American and European leagues.The midfielder began his career in professional football with…

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Mbappe Could’ve Been Neymar’s Replacement – Former Barca Director Bordas

Adebusola Oyerinde Nov 15, 2020 0

French ace Kylian Mbappe could have functioned as Neymar’s replacement at Spanish giants Barcelona, Javier Bordas, the former director of the Camp Nou club has saidBrazilian star Neymar made a move to Paris Saint-Germain for a…

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Barcelona Players Fail To Reach Agreement On Salary Cuts Amid Coronavirus

Adebusola Oyerinde Nov 12, 2020 0

The efforts by Barcelona to reach an agreement with players over a salary reduction have been futile after a lengthy negotiation which ultimately ended without a compromise.The Spanish giants are looking to cut down on their…

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Barcelona Lacked The Balls To Resign Me – Dani Alves Reveals

Adebusola Oyerinde Nov 6, 2020 0

Brazil star Dani Alves has disclosed that he offered to return to Barcelona after his short spell at Juventus but says his old club "didn't have the balls" to re-sign him.During his time at Barcelona, Alves contributed 21…

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Barcelona managerial career “over” for me – Guardiola

John Ogunsemore Nov 1, 2020 0

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has ruled out a return as manager of Barcelona.He also expressed support for Ronald Koeman, who is the current manager of the Catalan club.Guardiola spoke after City's hard-fought 1-0 win over…

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Barcelona Troll Ronaldo, Juventus After 2 – 0 Champions League Victory

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 29, 2020 0

It’s all about the bragging rights as Barcelona took to Twitter to troll Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus after the Spanish side's 2-0 victory over the Italian champions on Wednesday.The Catalan giants triumphed over Juve at the Camp Nou…

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El Clasico: Ramos Returns To Inspire Madrid’s 3 – 1 Win Over Barcelona

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 25, 2020 0

In times of dire situations, Madrid faithfuls turn their hopes to Sergio Ramos. The charismatic Spaniard is regarded as an icon, and he continues to stamp his legacy in the history of the club.The Spaniard played a key role for Madrid…

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El Classico: Real Madrid Sink Barcelona With Help Of Sergio Ramos Penalty

victor okoye Oct 24, 2020 0

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rivals FC Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday. SEE ALSO:…

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Pique Distraught At How Barcelona Treated Messi Over Burofax Saga

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 24, 2020 0

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes that the behaviour of Barcelona's hierarchy has been “barbaric” amid allegations they have spent money on criticising and discrediting their players through social networks.The…

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Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane Not Fearing Sack Ahead Of El Classico

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 23, 2020 0

Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has said that he is confident of not getting sacked as the Real Madrid coach welcomes back Sergio Ramos for Saturday's Clasico.Consecutive home defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar Donetsk have left…

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Manchester City Prepare £15m January Transfer Deal For Messi

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 18, 2020 0

Premier League giants Manchester City are prepared to make a move in January for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.Messi, 33, was in the middle of a hot transfer topic during the off season with his current employers but eventually…

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Messi Can Be Convinced To Remain At Barcelona, Says Suarez

Olawale Alabi Oct 10, 2020 0

Lionel Messi can be convinced to stay at FC Barcelona beyond this season, in spite of interest from Manchester City, his former team mate Luis Suarez says.SEE ALSO: Chelsea Striker, Giroud Agrees To Provisional Deal With Juve’ The…

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Luis Suarez Reveals What Would Make Messi Stay At Barcelona

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 10, 2020 0

Uruguayan star, Luis Suarez is convinced that Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona if the club appoints a new board, which would include replacing current president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Argentinian superstar, Messi was close to leaving…

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Suarez Speaks Up On Messi After Painful Barcelona Exit

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 9, 2020 0

Luis Suarez has disclosed he experienced a similar pain to Lionel Messi over his controversial Barcelona exit.Following this, Argentine star, Messi took a swipe at the Catalan giants for their decision to remove Suarez from Camp Nou,…

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Barca Confirm Sufficient Signatures For Bartomeu To Face No Confidence Vote

Adebusola Oyerinde Oct 9, 2020 0

La Liga giant, Barcelona have announced that sufficient signatures have been confirmed to proceed with a vote of no confidence in the club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu.A sum of 20,687 members supported the motion and on…

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