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Ronaldo Nazario thinks Lionel Messi is still in love with Barcelona

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona with the match ball after scoring three goals during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Camp Nou on December 7, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Ronaldo Nazario has offered his thoughts on Barcelona and Lionel Messi and doesn’t expect the Argentina international to leave the Camp Nou. There is huge focus on Messi in the wake of Barca’s thrashing by Bayern, and the captain is believed to still be contemplating his future with the Catalan giants. Ronaldo has told Barcelona they simply can’t let Messi leave and says even if he does it will not fix the club’s current problems. “Messi is the reference of the team and I, if it were Barcelona, I would not let him leave in any case. He has a very great and very intense relationship with the c...
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Henrik Larsson joins Barcelona coaching staff

Ex-Celtic player Henrik Larsson looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Celtic and Juventus at Celtic Park Stadium on February 12, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. Swedish legend Henrik Larsson has agreed to join new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman’s coaching staff, the Spanish club announced on Friday. “FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Alfred Schreuder and Henrik Larsson for their incorporation into the coaching staff, headed by new coach Ronald Koeman,” the club said in a statement. “Both have signed on contracts through to June 30, 2022.” A prolific forward for his clubs and country, Larsson played for Barcelona, Scottish side Celtic, Dutch club Feyenoord, and England’s Manchester United among others. He played 62 games in two se...
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FC Barcelona Announce Ronald Koeman As New Head Coach

Head coach Ronald Koeman of Holland speaks during a press conference prior to a Germany against Netherlands - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier match at Volksparkstadion on September 05, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany. Ronald Koeman has been announced as the new head coach of FC Barcelona. Joining the club on a near two-year contract until June 2022, the Dutchman has left behind his responsibilities as the manager of the Netherlands national team to replace the ousted Quique Setien. Although previously receiving backing from president Josep Bartomeu as the La Liga title slipped away to Real Madrid, Setien could no longer continue in the Camp Nou hotseat following Friday’s abysmal result against Bayern Munich. In what was their darkest night on the continent in a rich 121 year history, the Blaug...
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Real Madrid planning surprise transfer bid for Inter Milan star Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale in action during the Coppa Italia match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 14, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Real Madrid are plotting a stunning move to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema, according to French outlet Le10 Sport. Madrid are reportedly drawing up a list of potential striker targets for next summer.  Madrid are expected to have a quiet summer transfer window unless they sell players.  Gareth Bale and Luka Modric have both been linked with moves away, though it now appears neither will leave.  Instead, they are planning to splash the cash next summer, and are plotting a big squad overhaul.  Le10 Sport claims Madrid are plannin...
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Barcelona president confirms Quique Setien ‘is out’ as Lionel Messi demands transfer exit

Josep Maria Bartomeu president of FC Barcelona during the presentation of Quique Setien as a new coach of FC Barcelona with contract till 30th of June of 2022 at Camp Nou Stadium on January 14, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed to a Spanish radio station that Quique Setien will be sacked, with Lionel Messi reportedly ready to force through a transfer away this summer.  Barcelona were humiliated and embarrassed on Friday night as they suffered an 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich to exit the Champions League. It was the first time Barcelona had conceded more than five goals in the Champions League since the competition was restructured in 1992. It was also the worst defeat of Messi's illustrious career and images after the...
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Real Madrid’s 23-Year-Old Forward Eyed By Lazio And Valencia

Borja Mayoral of Levante UD looks one during the Liga match between Levante UD and Real Betis Balompie at Ciutat Deportiva Camilo Cano on June 28, 2020 in La Nucia, Spain. There are still several players of Real Madrid that may not see heavy minutes on the field but are still considered elite players of the game. One of these includes forward Borja Mayoral as Lazio and Valencia have gained interest for the 23-year-old. The striker was loaned to Levante where he suited up for 69 appearances and scored 14 times to go along with four assists.  Playing as a center forward, Mayoral displays the offensive ability to stay aggressive on the field and take advantage of scoring opportunities for his team.  In the recent 2019-2020 La Liga season, he was a key player for Levante as...
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Barcelona have four options to replace Quique Setien – report

Head coach Quique Setien of FC Barcelona gestures prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio San Paolo on February 25, 2020 in Naples, Italy. Quique Setien is expected to be relieved of his duties as Barcelona manager in the coming days, and the club are reportedly have four candidates in mind. According to Sport, Xavi is not on the list because he’s simply not interested in returning to the Camp Nou now (while Josep Maria Bartomeu is still around basically). The report reckons that Mauricio Pochettino is still the early favorite and believe the ex-Spurs boss is “the best prepared for the change of cycle Barca need.” Yet there are a few other names under consideration too. Ronald Koeman’s name has cropped up even t...
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Vinicius: ‘I had two days to choose’ between Real Madrid, Barcelona

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid controls the ball during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Vinicius Junior has revealed Barcelona were interested in signing him but he opted to join bitter foes Real Madrid after being given just two days to make a decision. The Brazil international officially arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu in July 2018, a year after Madrid agreed a reported £38.7 million (A$70m) deal with Flamengo. He has yet to hit double figures for the club in terms of goals but was on target in March's huge 2-0 win over La Liga title rivals Barcelona. However, things could have been a lot different for Vinicius as the winger was offered the chance to join Barca in 2017. "I had proposals f...
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On this day in 2004: – Zinedine Zidane retires from international football

Zinedine Zidane of France and Juventus Football Club poses for a portrait for sports clothing & accessories company Adidas a on 21 September 1999 at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy. Zinedine Zidane retired from international football on this day in 2004 – only to change his mind a year later. The midfielder, affectionately known as Zizou, made his initial announcement 16 years ago on his personal website with the minimum fuss, stressing that it was far from a spur-of-the-moment decision. “I did not decide to retire on impulse,” said Zidane, who was 32 at the time. “It had been running through my head for a while. “I was thinking about it before Euro 2004 and, whatever the result, I had planned to stop playing for France afterwards anyway.” Zidane made a U-turn a year ...
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Sevilla admit they are worried about Wolves ahead of Europa League crunch clash

Head Coach Julen Lopetegui of Sevilla FC looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Wanda Metropolitano on March 7, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui admits he's worried about Europa League last eight opponents Wolves. Lopetegui said: “They are a tremendous team that has been together for a long time and after Manchester City they are a club that's spent more than anyone. “They are all top level players who have been working with the same coach – that's why we're worried about them. “The way they play, it's going to force us to play a great game. "We will be taken to the limit. Because they are very powerful. “They have proved to be a very, very solid side, so that's why we are worried about them.” Lopetegui doesn't...
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Gossip: Barcelona want to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 07, 2020 in Manchester, England. Barcelona may not have any money for big-name signings this summer but that’s not stopping the transfer rumors coming thick and fast. Sunday’s special comes from The Telegraph who reckon Barca want Bernardo Silva and “will try to tempt him to the Nou Camp by making him a key part of the team next season.” The report reckons Barca want to find out if Bernardo would be willing to swap the Etihad for Camp Nou and reckon he’s now behind 20-year-old Phil Foden in the pecking order. Barcelona would apparently be willing to offer cash plus players, and the report ...
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Lautaro’s agent plays down Barcelona transfer rumors

Lautaro Martínez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his goal 1-0 ,during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 11, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Lautaro Martinez’s agent, Carlos Beto Yaque, has played down rumors of a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The Inter striker has been linked with a transfer to the Camp Nou for some time now, although it’s difficult to see currently how Barca can afford to bring him in. Yaque has offered his thoughts on the speculation surrounding Martinez’s future and insists the striker is happy at the San Siro. “Lautaro’s transfer is more in the media than real life. Lautaro has three years on his contract with Inter and is very happy where he is. He’s had a very good season,...
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Real Madrid star gives heartbreaking interview after loss to Man City

Raphael Varane of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on August 7, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. It’s fair to say Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane had a night to forget against Manchester City. The French defender - who many regard as one of the best centre-backs in world football - produced two huge errors to allow Raheem Sterling and then Gabriel Jesus to score during a 2-1 defeat. After just nine minutes Varane was dispossessed in his own penalty area by Gabriel Jesus, who teed up Raheem Sterling for an easy tap-in. Karim Benzema did equalise for Real before half-time to give Zinedine Zidane’s side hope of progressing to the quarter-finals. But that hope was extinguished with a...
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Real Madrid’s Takefusa Kubo moving to Villarreal on 1-year loan

Takefusa Kubo of Real Mallorca celebrates 3-3 during the La Liga Santander match between Real Betis Sevilla v Real Mallorca at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on February 21, 2020 in Sevilla Spain. Real Madrid has loaned out 19-year-old Japan international Takefusa Kubo to Spanish La Liga rival Villareal, a source with knowledge of the matter said Friday. Both the clubs and the Japan midfielder have agreed to the terms and a formal announcement will be made after he passes his medical. Kubo, an electrifying talent, joined Real Madrid in 2019 from J. League first-division side FC Tokyo, and was promptly loaned out to Spanish top-flight side Mallorca. He scored four goals and recorded four assists in 35 games for Mallorca, which was relegated to the second division. Villareal, which ...
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Barcelona chief insists talks will be held over target after season has concluded

Josep Maria Bartomeu president of Barcelona during the 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League draw on August 29, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted that the club are still planning on holding talks with Inter over the signing of Lautaro Martinez this summer. The 22-year-old has had a fine season this year with 19 goals and six assists in 46 appearances for the Nerazzurri while he already has nine goals in 17 caps for Argentina. In turn, it looks as though he has a big future ahead of him for club and country, and so time will tell where that futures lies at club level. As noted by Sport, the Argentine international has been linked with a move to Barcelona, and now Bartomeu has offered an update on their desire and plans to potentially sign him ...
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Real Madrid Striker Gains Heavy Interest From AS Monaco

Luka Jovic of Real Madrid celebrates his team's fourth goal 1:4 with Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid during the Liga match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at El Sadar Stadium on February 09, 2020 in Pamplona, Spain. In their search for another Champions League title, Real Madrid remains confident with the roster that they have. With players constantly stepping up for Zinedine Zidane, one player that has gained interest from other clubs is striker Luka Jovic.   It has been reported that AS Monaco has been eyeing Jovic to be part of their team, per Fansided’s The Real Champs. Despite playing only second fiddle to Karim Benzema, Jovic has been one of the more reliable center-forwards for Real Madrid.  In the latest La Liga season, Jovic suited up for 17 games and was a...
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Eden Hazard: ‘I’m Not Just Thinking About Scoring Goals’

Eden Hazard of Real Madrid controls the ball during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 16, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Despite being famous for his goal-scoring attributes, Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard insists that he is more of an assisting player than a “scoring machine.” Hazard had drastically decreased his goal-scoring this season for Real Madrid. But before he completed a staggering €100 million ($118 million) move from  Chelsea last summer, the Belgium international was in his best form. In a recent exclusive interview with UEFA.com, Hazard made a series of revelations about his career. Aside from recalling some of his favorite memories in the Champions League, Hazard also discussed the passion he developed fo...
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Barcelona’s Lautaro Martinez talks come to a halt

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 11, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that talks with Inter Milan over a proposed move for Lautaro Martinez have stalled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Having registered 14 goals and five assists in the 2019-20 Serie A campaign for Antonio Conte's side, Martinez has been tipped to become Luis Suarez's successor at Barcelona. Quique Setien's side have also been linked with a sensational swoop for former Barca player Neymar, but Bartomeu has admitted that both deals are unlikely to come to fruition in the current financial climate. "Barca have spoken with Inte...
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Marlon warns Barca to be careful against Napoli

Marlon Santos of FC Barcelona during the International Champions Cup 2018 match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona at Levi's Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. Former Barcelona defender Marlon Santos has warned the Catalans they will need to be careful against Napoli in their Champions League last-16 second leg. The two teams return to the competition with the tie level at 1-1 after the first leg in Italy, but Barca do have the slight edge due to home advantage and the away goal. Santos, who left the Camp Nou for Sassuolo in 2018, has faced Napoli twice this season with the Neroverdi and knows all about their attacking quality. “They are a great team but Barca are favourites. Barca must be careful though because Napoli have a lot of dangerous players, especially...
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Report: Atletico Madrid plotting summer move for Hammers goalkeeper

West Ham United goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez during the Premier League match between Everton FC and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 19, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. According to Diario AS (via football espana), West Ham United goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez is wanted by La Liga giants Atletico Madrid this summer. The 33-year-old spent the second-half of the season on loan at Alaves after failing to impress at the London Stadium, but he was solid on his return to Spain and has attracted Diego Simeone’s side from the look of things. Jan Oblak’s back-up and Atletico’s second choice Antonio Adan is close to joining Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon, and Jimenez is one of the options that has been identified to take his place. The Spaniard joined West Ham on a two-year dea...
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