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A match between two football giants and two of the best players in the world, one would expect nothing but a match filled with excitement and banter all through the 90 minutes. The first leg of the Champions League between Juventus and Barcelona, at the Turin Stadium, ended up, with Barcelona emerging the ‘victors’ as goals from Dembele and Messi …

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned following increasing fan pressure and a public fall-out with Lionel Messi. Bartomeu, who became president in 2014, was set to receive a vote of no confidence as fans tried to remove him. He fell out with forward Messi after the Argentina striker handed in a transfer request in August. His resignation, which includes …

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho admits they had no chance of challenging for Barcelona captain Leo Messi before his decision to stay. Manchester City were strongly linked with Messi and, having narrowly avoided punishment for Financial Fair Play in recent months, Mourinho saw the opportunity to take a dig at Pep Guardiola’s side. “[Would I sign Messi] for my Top Eleven …

The Lionel Messi transfer saga seems to be over at the moment as the Barcelona talisman was pictured returning to training on Monday afternoon, and according to report, he arrived early ahead of his Barcelona team-mates. This will be Messi’s first training session since the fallout with the club over his future and a possible transfer. In a tweet by …

Luis Suarez has reportedly called Giorgio Chiellini to clear the air ahead of his move to Juventus, according to report. The 33-year-old is poised to leave Barcelona after being told he wasn’t needed by Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman. A switch to Juventus has been mooted, but the Uruguayan wanted to make sure his potential team-mate Chiellini did not harbour any …

Lionel Messi is considering backtracking on his decision to leave Barcelona. The news comes from Marca following the second day of meetings between Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. After the meeting, Jorge relayed to Lionel that Barca were unequivocal in their belief that the 33-year-old would only be allowed to leave if clubs met …

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was in Barcelona yesterday, it has been revealed. At the height of speculation that Guardiola has convinced Lionel Messi to join him in England next season, the City manager was snapped in his home city. The photo was made public courtesy of Barcelona restaurant KAO Dim Sum, where Guardiola dined. According to reports, Messi feels …

Liverpool ace Sadio Mane is tempted by a reunion with Ronald Koeman at Barcelona. According to reports, he is keen on the idea of reuniting with former boss Koeman at Barcelona as he feels it will boost his chances of winning individual honours. Koeman and Mane spent two years together at Southampton, where the Dutchman helped mentor the striker who …

The transfer request tabled by Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has been uncovered. TMW has re-published a copy of the fax sent to Barca and president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Messi, via his lawyers, informed Barca through the fax that he wished to terminate his contract and leave – with immediate effect. There are claims Messi could yet break his contract courtesy …

Barcelona FC has announced Ronald Koeman as the new head coach of the Club. “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 …