Archives for May 2014

Barcelona won’t re-sign Yaya Toure from City

Yaya Touré is apparently upset that Man City didn’t wish him a happy birthday and now the player is ready to leave behind the Premier League title winners. Touré was forced to deny the rumours but later changed his statement. However, Barcelona doesn’t seem the likely destination for the Ivory Coast international. More on Yaya Touré

Catalan giants unveil new kit for 2014/15 season

With new boss Luis Enrique about to be unveiled today, the club have revealed the new strip for the 2014/15 season. One of the main highlights is the darker design along with a small Senyera flag just under the collar on the home kit. The club has also used the slogan “Crafted to Win” – something that the fans will appreciate as the club tries to put behind them a disastrous year. Check out the photos of the new Barcelona kit

Barcelona goes back to basics with Luis Enrique

Barcelona are going back to basics with the appointment of Celta Vigo coach Luis Enrique. Barcelona fans will undoubtedly give him a hero’s welcome when he returns to the Camp Nou to start the rebuilding program after a disastrous year under Tata Martino – More on Luis Enrique’s appointment

Fab, Alexis and Alves set for summer exit

14 players are ready for the chop this summer including Fabregas, Alexis and Alves. Bartomeu has already said that he will commence a deep cleaning program this summer as he bids to make Barça great again. It’s been a terrible season for the Blaugrana club and they have to go back to the drawing board and start afresh – More on this story

Carles Puyol bids farewell to his fans at Barcelona

An emotional Carles Puyol bid farewell to his club and fans yesterday at an event at the Camp Nou. Puyol bows out of the club with a trophy shelf any player would be proud of emphasising that he has “lived the dream of so many young kids”. More about Carles Puyol

Man Utd will be like Barcelona under van Gaal says Edgar Davids

Former Dutch legend Edgar Davids has said that Louis van Gaal will make United like Barcelona. Davids says that van Gaal goes into a club and puts in the structure, which is just what United need after their nightmare season under Moyes – More on Edgar Davids

Clinching league title may not be enough says Leo Messi

Leo Messi has conceded that winning the league title on Saturday may not be enough to save the team’s season and keep Gerardo Martino in a job. Messi was speaking to Europa Press on Tuesday and admitted that it had been a tough season – More on Messi’s interview

David Luiz ready to join Barcelona for £30 million

Chelsea’s David Luiz is ready to become a Barcelona player for a reported £30 million. The 27 year old is part of Jose Mourinho’s summer clear out to make way for new faces and Atlético Madrid striker Diego Costa – More on David Luiz