The greatest player in FC Barcelona history, Lionel Messi, is the current holder of the Ballon d'Or award. He's also the only individual to win it eight times, but he won't be defending his crown this year. The short list of nominees was released yesterday, and Messi was not among them. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Well Represented on Ballon d’Or Short Lists
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Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona (El Clasico Friendly)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said it plainly ahead of the next El Clasico- their transfer business, for this window, is done. In the words of Taylor Swift, "we're cool for the summer." (Just add the words "transfer window" at the end there. So there you have it, Kylian Mbappe and Endrick are your major additions. Toni Kroos and Nacho are your significant … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona (El Clasico Friendly)
FC Barcelona Sack Xavi, Set to Hire Hansi Flick
A decision has finally been reached at FC Barcelona. After all the plot twists and turns, we finally some closure now- Xavi is out, effective at the end of the season, come Sunday. According to multiple outlets, he was informed of his fate, by club President Joan Laporta, during a meeting on the training ground earlier today. He is set to be replaced by Hansi Flick, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Sack Xavi, Set to Hire Hansi Flick
FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong
As FC Barcelona head into the final three matches of the season, starting with a visit to Almeria, they have just three injury concerns. Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Alex Balde (thigh) and Gavi (anterior cruciate ligament rupture) all remain out for the season. Although they do have four players who are one more booking away from getting suspended. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
For FC Barcelona, there is nothing left to play for this season but pride. That and the pride it will take to reverse what happened last weekend, when Girona beat the Blaugranes to supplant them in the La Liga table. The rest of the run-in starts with a visit from Real Sociedad on Monday night. We'll see if Barca still have enough left in the tank this season to try and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain have a very comfortable 10 point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, so they most likely have that competition already won. Of course, ruling the France top flight is old hat for them. What they really want is to claim that first UEFA Champions League title, and FC Barcelona are the next obstacle in the way. PSG get their home leg first, so with that … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Prediction vs FC Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
Numerous storylines abound as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host FC Barcelona on Wednesday night. Brazilian central defender Marquinhos is back fit, and the very high-priced forward Ousmane Dembele is set to face his former squad. And of course there is seemingly always some kind of drama at PSG, especially so this season, with the Kylian Mbappe contract situation, so this … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain Team News vs FC Barcelona: Mukiele, Marquinhos
FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
We're into the heavyweights only part of the UEFA Champions League competition, with FC Barcelona at Paris Saint-Germain up next in our preview series. By the time this match kicks off, the Blaugranes will have had 11 days off in between matches. It has provided plenty of time for the squad to get fitter, and the likes of Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Andreas Christensen (Achilles … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Paris Saint-Germain: Pedri, De Jong, Christensen
FC Barcelona Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo
As always, there are a ton of narratives churning in the transfer rumors mill. This gets especially amped up during the international breaks, when there is next to nothing to talk about. There is a ton of speculation surrounding FC Barcelona, as is usual, but when it comes to the Joao Cancelo and Ronald Araujo exit rumors, there really is no there there. Both Barcelona … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club
FC Barcelona visits Athletic Club on Sunday in a matchup of two teams that will not be competing for the La Liga title, but still have a ton to play for. Athletic Club are only three points adrift of the top four, chasing down Atletico Madrid. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club