While Barcelona FC is making one headline after the other with their on-field feats, the management of the club has been plagued by institutional chaos for quite some time. When club president Sandro Rosell was sacked in January 2014 amidst allegations of tax fraud, Josep Maria Bartomeu who was his deputy at that time took over the reins. More.
Arda Turan: On His Way to the Nou Camp?
July 2, 2015 by
Rumors surrounding Turkish midfielder Arda Turan’s departure from Atletico Madrid have become a regular feature in the past few years but each time the player managed to remain at the Vincente Calderon much to the delight of both Diego Simeone and the fans of Los Colchoneros.
Jerome Boateng Comments on the Famous Messi Dribble
June 27, 2015 by
Jerome Boateng comments on that famous dribble which left him sprawling on the floor. All credit to the German defender who took it like a man and conceded that he was outplayed by the best player in the world who managed to lob 6ft4in Manuel Neuer to score one of the most memorable goals of the Championship.
Lionel Messi: The Birthday Boy
June 25, 2015 by
Leo Messi has chalked up an astonishing 423 goals and 160 assists from 514 games. The Argentine has been with Spanish giants Barcelona FC since 2003 and featured in as many as 500 games for the club. Messi celebrated his 28th birthday on Wednesday 24th June.
Everton to buy Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu
June 17, 2015 by
Gerard Deulofeu, the adopted son of Goodison Park is nearing his return. Deulofeu spent just nine months with the Blues, making 25 league appearances, but news of the Catalan closing in on a return has delighted Evertonians. They remember him fondly and for a paltry £3m, he appears to be coming home. The question is though, can he cut it?
Agusti Benedito wants to land Pogba at Barcelona
June 16, 2015 by
Barcelona presidential candidate Agustí Benedito reckons he can land Juventus superstar Paul Pogba if he becomes president of the Catalan outfit. It may be all smoke and mirrors and Barça have got some stiff competition from PSG as well as Manchester City. The club’s presidential race will be decided on July 18th.
Gerard Pique given a frosty reception by Spain fans
June 13, 2015 by
Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique was given a frosty reception by Spain fans last Thursday in their 2-1 victory over Costa Rica. Spain came from behind to win but Pique was given the cold shoulder by the fans because of his comments whilst celebrating Barça’s treble victory.
FC Barcelona versus Juventus Preview
June 6, 2015 by
All of FC Barcelona’s key players are one hundred percent fit for the match in Berlin. The strike force of Messi, Neymar and Suárez are expected to be at front for the Catalans while Busquets, Iniesta and Rakitic will man the mid-field. Have Barça got what it takes to bring back the treble?
