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18Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barca face significant delays in Camp Nou return

A general view of Camp Nou Stadium as the restoration work continues in Barcelona, Spain. Not more than a few months ago, Barcelona fans were extremely hopeful about the return to Spotify Camp Nou, which was set to re-open around March. The prospect of returning to Camp Nou, after all, promised better revenues, higher seating capacity and an overall better experience for the team. Barcelona face significant hurdles However, in a major blow for Barcelona, it appears the club are facing significant challenges in their bid to re-open Camp Nou in the first quarter of 2025, reports Diario AS. Despite last week’s detailed briefing on the phased return to their iconic stadium, the club have now admitted to having no clear timeline for when they can finally move back. March 2025 has been highli...

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16Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Lamine Yamal out 3 to 4 weeks with ankle injury

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will miss the next three to four weeks, including a crucial match against Atletico Madrid, because of ligament damage inside his right ankle, the Spanish La Liga club announced Monday. Lamine Yamal holds the Golden Boy trophy before the match between FC Barcelona and CD Leganes, corresponding to week 17 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on December 15, 2024. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Yamal sustained the grade 1 injury to his anterior tibiofibular ligament in the first half of a 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday in Barcelona. He remained in the game until being replaced in the 75th minute.The 17-year-old registered six goals and 12 assists through 20 appearances this season. B...

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14Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Aleix Garcia reflects on failed move to Barca

Aleix Garcia of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at BayArena on November 23, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia has revealed that he was once a target for Barcelona during Xavi Hernandez’s managerial stint. Garcia, known for his impressive displays last season at Girona, caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Barcelona. The 27-year-old had always been open about his dream of joining Barcelona. However, the departure of Xavi as the Blaugrana manager ultimately derailed any concrete plans for the transfer. With the move falling through, Garcia instead chose to continue his career in Germany, joining Bayer Leverkusen, a club with significant ambitions in European...

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10Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Flick committed to recover Barca player’s best level

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona gestures during the training sessions ahead UEFA Champions League, football match against AC Monaco at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on September 18, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) It has been some weeks since 27-year-old Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong returned from his lengthy injury layoff, as the Dutchman had to remain on the sidelines for several months with an ankle injury. Although not yet a starter, Hansi Flick has been giving the Dutch midfielder minutes in almost all the matches since his return. However, the level that Frenkie has shown in these appearances does not raise a lot of confidence in his ability to slot back into the ...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Flick demands consistency after Barca held by Betis

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 7: Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona disappointed after receiving a red card during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on December 7, 2024 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images) Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said his side have more than enough quality but need to display it consistently after they stumbled to a 2-2 LaLiga draw at Real Betis which left them susceptible to be overtaken by Real Madrid in the title race. Barca twice took the lead at the Benito Villamarin Stadium after goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but home side Betis fought back through Giovani Lo Celso and substitute Assane Diao to earn a share of the points. After the draw, Fli...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis

Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick, head coach during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against UD Las Palmas at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on December 06, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona looks to extend its lead atop La Liga when it visits the Estadio Benito Villamarín to play Real Betis. After just one domestic victory in November that saw the Blaugrana lead shrink, Barcelona returned to winning ways with a convincing 5–1 victory midweek against Mallorca. Real Madrid's loss vs. Athletic Bilbao now have Hansi Flick's men four points clear in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. Betis comes into the match in the midst of a...

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2Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mbappe nets as Madrid narrow gap on Barcelona

(L-R) Juan Iglesias of Getafe , Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid v Getafe at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 1, 2024 in Madrid Spain. Goals for Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe moved Real Madrid a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with victory over Getafe. Bellingham scored a penalty with half an hour played after Allan Nyom had dragged Antonio Rudiger to the floor during a corner routine. The England midfielder set up the second eight minutes later when he threaded a ball through for Mbappe, who took a touch before slotting into the bottom corner. Getafe’s best chance came when Christantus Uche span away from Rudiger and fired a fierce effort against the post, with Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois beaten. A thumping stri...

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27Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barca’s Yamal becomes youngest Golden Boy winner

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between between FC Barcelona and FK Crvena Zvezda at Rajko Mitic Stadium on November 6, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has won the 2024 Golden Boy award on Wednesday -- the youngest winner of the prize for the best under-21 men's player in the world -- while Barça Femení star Vicky López scooped the Golden Girl award. Yamal, 17, becomes the third Barça player to win the men's award in the last four years, following in the footsteps of teammates Pedri and Gavi. Meanwhile, López won the third edition of the women's award after Jule Brand and Linda Caicedo. Yamal succeeds Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the trophy last year. Other previous winners since th...

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25Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick confirms 21-year-old Barcelona defender will miss the upcoming UCL game

23 November 2022, Qatar, Ar-Rayyan: Soccer: World Cup, Germany - Japan, preliminary round, Group E, Matchday 1, Khalifa International Stadium, German coach Hansi Flick throws a ball. Injuries are always an issue for any top club, and FC Barcelona are no exception to that harsh reality. While a lot of work has been done to avoid unnecessary issues, there are some scenarios that simply cannot be avoided. Moreover, with the kind of calendar that Barcelona has to deal with, it is almost expected that injuries will become a natural part of it. With an important game against Brest in the UEFA Champions League coming up next for the Catalan giants, it is important for Hansi Flick to have as many players at his disposal as possible. Unfortunately, the reality of things is that the Barcelon...

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22Nov By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Bayern Munich official sets the limits in their negotiations with duo linked with Barcelona

Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Muenchen and a group of players from the team of FC Bayern Muenchen during a training session at the Saebener Strasse training ground in Munich, southern Germany on November 21, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Although FC Barcelona did not sign any free agents in the last summer transfer window, they have made several free acquisitions over the last few years which have paid them quite high dividends. Players like Franck Kessie, Ilkay Gundogan, Andreas Christensen, and Inigo Martinez were all acquired for free, as they joined the Catalan club after running out of their contracts with their previous sides. Barcelona are currently planning to add some more high-quality players to their team for free in the future, and for the upcoming summer, two such players that th...

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17Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona forward remains sidelined with full fitness still over a week away

Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona reacts on the floor during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is still in the process of recovering from a hamstring tear he sustained five weeks ago during the match against Alaves and despite the progress he has made, Torres will need a few more days to fully recover. In that regard, a report from Javier Miguel in AS confirms that his return to the pitch is expected to come against either Brest or Las Palmas, marking the completion of a month and a half of absence, which was the initial timeline for his recovery. Torres, who started the game against Alaves, had to be substituted just six minutes into the match due to the inju...

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12Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick does not want young Barcelona forward to leave in January

There is always room for competition at FC Barcelona and only the most competitive players can overcome it. Unfortunately, such a task is not made for everyone and most players succumb to the pressure that is linked to it. SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 10, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Under Hansi Flick’s orders so far at Barcelona, there has definitely been a need for competition.Given the fact that the coach always has high demands and the intensity in both training and matches is at a whole new level, players need good alternative options available at all times. Just recently, the fact ...

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11Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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‘Hope the right thing will be done’ – Barca send message to Spain about Yamal

Head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 10, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has sent out a strong message to the Spain national team about Lamine Yamal ahead of Nations League fixtures. Yamal missed Sunday’s defeat to Real Sociedad with an ankle problem but had been named in the Spain squad before the match. Flick says he’s hoping that commonsense will now prevail and Yamal will be allowed to remain at Barcelona and recover over the international break. “I think the doctors will ask Lamine not to play for the national team,” he told reporters. “We will speak to the RFEF. If he could have played, he would have, but there was no other option. I hope that the right thi...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Jules Kounde hopes to improve despite ‘fantastic’ Barcelona performance

Felicio Milson (L) of Crvena Zvezda in action against Jules Kounde of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FK Crvena Zvezda and FC Barcelona at Stadium Rajko Mitic on November 6, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. Jules Kounde impressed during Barcelona's 5-2 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, registering three second-half assists. The Catalan giants cruised to a comfortable victory in Serbia, cementing their position as one of Europe's most feared outfits this season. French defender Kounde ran the show at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, setting up three stunning goals for his teammates. An early Inigo Martinez strike, followed by a Robert Lewandowski brace and two further efforts from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez secured ...

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5Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Report: Barcelona, Inter Milan set to rival Real Madrid for Chelsea midfielder

Barcelona and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid-linked Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.Fernandez has made 75 competitive appearances since joining Chelsea in a £106.8m transfer from Benfica in January 2023. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) The 23-year-old has been a regular starter for the majority of his Chelsea, but he has recently lost his place in the side to Belgium international Romeo Lavia. As a result, Fernandez has had to settle for substitute appearances in Chelsea's last three matches against Liverpool, Newcastle United and Manchester United. Having lost his ...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick’s Barcelona squad forced to train indoors

La Liga giants Barcelona were on Monday left with no choice but to carry out their day’s training sessions inside the club’s facilities.This comes as the intense weather patterns continue to wreak havoc across Spain. The after effects of the DANA which last week left over 200 dead in the Valencia region are ongoing, with the heavy rainfall and serious winds having today reached Catalunya. As per Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s stars were already in attendance at the club’s training base when confirmation was forthcoming that a public warning had been put in place in the region. Hansi Flick and his staff, in turn, made the call to alter their plans, moving the session from outside on the grass to inside the gym at The Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. This comes amid ongoing preparatio...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dani Olmo brace guides Barcelona to city derby win over Espanyol

Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Marc Casado during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Dani Olmo made the most out of his return as a starter with Barcelona, scoring twice to lead the Catalan club to a 3-1 win over Espanyol in the city derby on Sunday in the Spanish league. Raphinha also scored for Barcelona, which a week ago had routed Real Madrid 4-0 in the clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Barcelona is now nine points ahead of Madrid, whose game at Valencia on Saturday was postponed because of the deadly floods that killed more than 200 people in southern Spain last week. The game between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano also ...

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1Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona defender’s availability for Espanyol clash remains in doubt

Eric Garcia warms up prior to the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. After their two amazing victories over Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in their last two matches, FC Barcelona are set to return to action on Sunday with another big match, the Barcelona derby, in which they will face Espanyol. The Blaugranes are already preparing for this game, and their latest training session ahead of this match took place today. As Mundo Deportivo has reported, the 23-year-old defender Eric Garcia continued to work away from the group during this session, and thus he is highly unlikely to be available for this upcoming game. The Spaniard suffered from a muscular overload right before the game against Se...

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1Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pep Guardiola reveals the reason behind his departure from Barcelona

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Southampton FC at Etihad Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) FC Barcelona has had the privilege of being able to count on several extraordinary managers throughout the club’s history. This included the likes of Johan Cruyff and now includes German head coach Hansi Flick as well. However, for almost every Barcelona fan and even for neutrals, the most successful coach at the club is a rather obvious name.Pep Guardiola, the current head coach of a dominant Manchester City side over in the Premier League, was formerly the head coach of FC Barcelona. However, while that may have been ...

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27Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Five talking points as Barca beat Real Madrid in El Clasico

Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, interacts with Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, prior to the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. ( Hansi Flick has Barcelona dreaming Hansi Flick simply can’t put a foot wrong as Barcelona boss. The German was at it again on Saturday night, overseeing an incredible 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu to round off a magical week. The German once again named a young side, starting six players under the age of 22 years for the first time in 108 years of Clasico history. The kids did alright too. Pau Cubarsi continues to astound, Marc Casado put in another unreal performance and Lamine Yamal made more history with his goal. Flick also made a key change at half-t...

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