Barcelona defender and ex Manchester United man Gerard Pique has said that he is pleased that Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or trophy. Pique was talking to Jot Down, a Spanish cultural magazine where he spoke about Ronaldo and said that Guardiola was the best coach in the world. More on Pique
Pique pleased that ex teammate Ronaldo won FIFA Ballon d’Or
Barcelona shoots themselves in the foot

FC Barcelona shot themselves in the foot on Saturday at the Camp Nou against Valencia. The Catalans lost against the Ché team by 3 goals to 2 and has got the manager wondering if he should have bought a defender in the recently closed transfer window. Match report here
I was offered 4M euros to keep quiet says Roberto Moreno

The DIS lawyer Roberto Moreno says that he was offered 4M euros to keep quiet over the Neymar transfer saga that has turned sour. The lawyer spoke to La Xarxa and said he has started legal proceedings against the Catalan club, Neymar Jr, his ex club Santos and agent Wagner Ribeiro. More about Roberto Moreno
Draxler deal on the rocks, Arsenal look to Tello

Arsenal FC’s hopes of signing Schalke 04 attacking midfielder Julian Draxler has apparently hit rocky ground according to sources. Arsene Wenger now looks like he has turned his attention to Barça starlet Cristian Tello in a last ditch effort to secure a loan deal. More on Barcelona transfer news
Barcelona renew Dongou and Bagnack contracts

FC Barcelona have renewed the contracts of Cameroonian duo Jean Marie Dongou and Macky Frank Bagnack. Marca reports the pair have signed deals until 2017 and have release clauses of around €17m. More on Dongou and Bagnack
Transfer news: Bartomeu insists Messi will not be sold, despite PSG rumours

Leo Messi will not be sold according to new Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Despite interest from clubs like big spending Paris Saint Germain, Messi will not be sold and the new president intends to start negotiations with the Argentine over a new improved deal shortly. More on Messi
Xavi Hernandez not going anywhere

FC Barcelona’s midfield general Xavi Hernández has quashed claims that he may be tempted to a move across the pond to MLS outfit New York Red Bulls. The 34 year midfielder has stated on the club’s official website that he wants to hang up his boots at Barça and not in New York or Qatar as some reports have suggested. More on Xavi Hernández
Liverpool fails in attempt to lure Montoya to Anfield

Liverpool have reportedly missed out on signing Martin Montoya from FC Barcelona. The Reds looked firm favourites to sign the 22 year old right back but fresh reports from Spain suggest that Montoya is likely to sign a new improved contract with the Catalans. More on Martin Montoya



