Barcelona – Football Flame

‘He has this magic’ – Deco has huge prise for Yamal

10Jun

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

‘He has this magic’ – Deco has huge prise for Yamal

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. Deco has been chatting about Lamine Yamal and how he’s the kind of player who can “amaze everyone” with his magic. The teenager has already produced plenty of amazing moments in his young career, with Deco also impressed by the 17-year-old’s maturity on the pitch. “He is one of those players who appear every year and amaze everyone,” he told Globo. “He has this ability not only technically, but he is also very mature for his age. And he also has this magic, not only in terms of what he is like on the field. “But, perhaps because of his age, he identifies a lot with the young audience. It makes him a playe...

Frenkie de Jong reveals whether or not he will renew with Barcelona

8Jun

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Frenkie de Jong reveals whether or not he will renew with Barcelona

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. With the summer transfer window now here, FC Barcelona is expected to make some big decisions. From both arrivals to departures, the Catalan giants will need to address various matters. While no move has been made by Barcelona thus far, it is simply a matter of time. In terms of arrivals, the potential signing of Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia seems to be on the right track. With reputable sources having confirmed that he is now on the verge of joining the club, it seems that Barcelona has made some progress in that department. Barcelona focusing on renewals Moreover, the club has been making a lot o...

5Jun

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Liverpool reject Barcelona bid for Diaz

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Luis Diaz of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool have rebuffed an approach by Barcelona for winger Luis Diaz.The Colombia international has been a target for the LaLiga champions for some time, although he has also been attracting interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Only last month Barca's sporting director Deco publicly named Diaz, and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, when talking about their transfer plans. However, it is understood when the Catalan club made an approach to Liverpool on Wednesday they were told they had no intention of selling. Diaz turned ...

Yamal reacts to talk he’s set to take over the No. 10 shirt at Barca

4Jun

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Yamal reacts to talk he’s set to take over the No. 10 shirt at Barca

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal has signed a new contract at Barcelona that will keep him at the club at least until 2031 and is expected also to be handed the No. 10 shirt for next season. The iconic shirt currently belongs to Ansu Fati, but the forward is set to move on in the summer and is being tipped to join Monaco. Yamal has been asked about changing shirt numbers and told COPE he is in absolutely no rush to let go of his No. 19 jersey at Barcelona. “At the moment, Ansu has it,” he explained.“I wear number 19 and I really like it; it’s brought me luck....

Barcelona star withdraws from international duty

2Jun

By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona star withdraws from international duty

Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. Barcelona star Fermin Lopez will play no part in the U21 European Championships this summer. As much was confirmed on Sunday evening, with the midfield starlet set to be afforded a much-needed rest with a view to next season. The name of youngster Fermín took its place front and centre in the media headlines in Barcelona late last month This came after word was forthcoming that the 22-year-old had been afforded call-ups to both Spain’s senior national team for the Nations League, and the country’s U21 setup for the European Championships. This news sparked understandable concern on the part ...

Barcelona send message to Luis Enrique and PSG after Champions League triumph

1Jun

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Ligue 1

Barcelona send message to Luis Enrique and PSG after Champions League triumph

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele and Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate the victory with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images) Paris Saint-Germain finally won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club’s history after a strong and confident performance against Inter Milan in the final. For years, PSG had come close but never managed to go all the way. After so many tearful nights in Europe, they can now celebrate the biggest success in their history. The man behind this special moment is Luis Enrique, as the former Barcelona manager guided his team with calm and class throughout the season. With...

Romeu returns to Barcelona after Girona loan

28May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Romeu returns to Barcelona after Girona loan

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 13: Oriol Romeu of Girona FC in action during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on May 13, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain. Oriol Romeu has returned to parent club Barcelona following the end of his season-loan deal with Girona. The club confirmed Romeu was departing following the end of the 2024-25 La Liga season. Romeu made 31 appearances in all competitions for Michel’s side who ended the campaign in 16th place in the table. Here’s the club’s statement: ”Bryan Gil, Oriol Romeu, Arnaut Danjuma and Arthur Melo, the four players on loan who have worn the red and white shirt this season, return to their teams of origin. Romeu has played sixty-five games between two stages, scoring two goals; Bryan has played on thirty-t...

Barca extends wunderkind Yamal through 2031

27May

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Barca extends wunderkind Yamal through 2031

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. Barcelona has inked young superstar Lamine Yamal to a new deal. The team announced an extension on Tuesday that will take the 17-year-old Spain winger through 2031. Yamal made his senior debut in 2023 at the age of 15. "Yamal's renewal is a demonstration of the solidity of Barca's project," the team said in a statement. "His emergence on to the world football scene is like few others. The lad from Mataro near Barcelona has exploded on to the stage that is world football with performances that are already part of Barcelona history." Yamal made 55 appearances across all competitions this seaso...

Spanish champs Barcelona end season in style

26May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Spanish champs Barcelona end season in style

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona have capped their title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappe as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season. Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the season with 27 goals, four fewer than Frenchman Mbappe, who scored twice in Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Poland international Lewandowski hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Boruss...

Barcelona negotiating a fee lower than €20m for outcast as he accepts Ligue 1 switch

24May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Barcelona negotiating a fee lower than €20m for outcast as he accepts Ligue 1 switch

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olímpic Lluís Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Ansu Fati appears all set to bring an end to his tenure at FC Barcelona with tomorrow’s La Liga clash against Athletic Club expected to be his final one. The 22-year-old La Masia forward was seen as the future of the team when he broke into the senior setup as a teenager. Injuries and recurring physical problems, however, meant that he has been unable to live up to the potential. Having failed to feature much under Hansi Flick this season, Ansu is now set to be on the move in the summer, with AS Monaco set to be his next destination. Barcelona, Monaco negotiating fee It was earlier suggested that Ansu might be joining Monaco on a loan ...

Raphinha extends Barca contract until 2028

22May

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

LALIGA

Raphinha extends Barca contract until 2028

Raphinha Dias and Lamine Yamal play during the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha has penned a contract extension at the club until 2028.The new deal is thought to include a pay rise for the Brazilian who is coming off a stunning season for the Catalan giants. Here’s the club’s official statement:“Contract renewal agreement reached between FC Barcelona and the player Raphael Dias “Raphinha”, who is now set to stay with the Club until 30 June 2028. “The Brazilian forward signed his new contract on Thursday at the Club offices in the presence of FC Bar...

Atletico chief hopeful of reaching agreement with Barca for Lenglet

21May

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Atletico chief hopeful of reaching agreement with Barca for Lenglet

Clement Lenglet centre-back of Atletico de Madrid and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says he’s hopeful of reaching an agreement with Barcelona for on loan defender Clement Lenglet. The Frenchman moved to Atletico in the summer on a season-long loan and has gone on to become a regular for Diego Simeone. Atletico reportedly wanted to keep hold of Lenglet permanently but agreeing a fee with Barcelona may prove to be tricky. However, Cerezo is confident an agreement can be reached for Lenglet to stay. “Lenglet is a player owned by Barça,” he told TV3. “Let’...

Bayern Munich close in on Jonathan Tah deal despite Barcelona interest

20May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Bayern Munich close in on Jonathan Tah deal despite Barcelona interest

Jonathan Tah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on May 11, 2025. Bayern Munich are making strong progress in their bid to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, with the German international agreeing terms with the Bavarian giants ahead of a potential summer move. According to a report from Foot Mercato, he 29-year-old centre-back has agreed to a four-year deal, though the option of a three-year contract with a fourth-year option is also on the table. His annual salary would be around €12 million. Despite the agreement Bayern are still not in the clear. Barcelona have also made a strong push to sign Tah, and the player has reportedly verbally agreed terms with the Catalan clu...

Barcelona lift LaLiga trophy despite losing 3-2 to Villarreal

18May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona lift LaLiga trophy despite losing 3-2 to Villarreal

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona celebrates with the LaLiga EA Sports trophy following her team's victory in the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Villarreal fought back to to hand Barcelona their first league defeat since late December on Sunday but that didn't dampen the post-match celebrations as the Catalan club lifted the LaLiga trophy. Hansi Flick's side already secured the title after Thursday's 2-0 win at city rivals Espanyol gave them an unassailable lead over the competition with two games left to play. And Sunday's match at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium was the chance to celebrate their triumph in front of their home fans. There were jubilant scenes as captai...

18May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona name squad to face Villarreal

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - MAY 02: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends a press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against Real Valladolid at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on May 02, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday unveiled the club’s latest matchday squad.This comes ahead of the club’s first outing since regaining their status as Spanish champions during the week. Fresh off putting city rivals Espanyol to the sword on Thursday night, Barcelona will welcome Sevilla to Catalunya’s capital, for their final home fixture of the term. Heavy rotation, in turn, is expected on the part of the Blaugran...

Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol

16May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona (R) celebrates with team mate Pau Victor (L) following the team's victory and confirmation of winning the LaLiga title after the LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona clinched its 28th Spanish league title after Lamine Yamal starred in its 2-0 win at crosstown rival Espanyol. Yamal scored in the 53rd minute of a tight match on Thursday, when the teenage phenom slid past two defenders along the edge of the area before he whipped one of his now-trademark left-footed curlers into the corner of the net. Fermin Lopez scored in stoppage time to seal the win, but it was Yamal’s strike that stole the headlines and was a fitting culmination to the youn...

Raphinha says Barca team-mates deserved his Clasico MVP award

12May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Raphinha says Barca team-mates deserved his Clasico MVP award

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Raphinha (2nd L) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates Gerard Martin, Inigo Martinez, Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal after scoring their team's fourth goal during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona forward Raphinha may have bagged a brace against Real Madrid and taken home the MVP award but he wasn’t too happy with his performance. The Brazilian did also miss a couple of chances in the 4-3 win at Montjuic and admitted afterwards he felt he should have done better. “I could have scored more than two goals. I missed three chances that I can’t afford to miss. I have very high standards and I think much more about the ones I missed than the ones I scored. I ...

11May

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Barcelona squad for crucial El Clásico

Robert Lewandowski, Inigo Martinez, and Frenkie de Jong participate in FC Barcelona training at the Joan Gamper Sports City before the LaLiga match against Real Betis Balompie in Barcelona, Spain, on May 10, 2025. Barcelona will play the biggest La Liga game of the season at home against Real Madrid in a title deciding El Clásico, and Hansi Flick is expected to call up the following 23 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Iñaki Peña, 25. Wojciech Szczesny Defenders: 2. Pau Cubarsí, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Iñigo Martínez, 15. Andreas Christensen, 24. Eric García, 32. Héctor Fort, 35. Gerard Martín Midfielders: 6. Gavi, 8. Pedri, 16. Fermín López, 17. Marc Casadó, 20. Dani Olmo, 21. Frenkie de Jong Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert ...

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals his favourite players and grounds

9May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reveals his favourite players and grounds

Lamine Yamal right winger of Barcelona and Spain during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 6, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal has revealed the two stadiums he would love to play football in and his two favourite players after the 17-year-old was announced as a global ambassador for Beats by Dre.‘There are so many I’ve yet to experience, especially outside of Europe, said Lamine, when asked what one stadium he’d love to play in. ‘In Europe, some of the iconic ones I'd like to play in are Old Trafford and Anfield,’ the Barcelona and Spain winger added. Asked who his favourite current player outside of Barcelona...

Barcelona face major dilemma over superstar ahead of El Clasico vs Real Madrid

8May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona face major dilemma over superstar ahead of El Clasico vs Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski centre-forward of Barcelona and Poland during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 6, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) There is a bit of anxiety and uncertainty in the Barcelona camp as they approach the May 11 Clasico against Real Madrid. It will be a decisive game for the Catalans, knowing that another victory over their arch-rivals could help them almost seal the league title. However, coach Hansi Flick is encountering many challenges heading into this contest, especially after Barcelona’s defeat to Inter Milan in midweek.While morale has been hit, Barcelona may also face problems with fitness, particul...