Dortmund to open door to Hummels in 2014

It was all a rumour earlier on this year but was put to sleep during the summer transfer window. It has now been woken up like a sleeping lion and Mats Hummels, the Borussia Dortmund central defender has appeared on Barcelona’s crosshairs again. More on Mats Hummels and Barca

Messi is a genius says Neymar Junior

FC Barcelona’s Brazilian astro Neymar gave an interview to Titan, one of China’s leading sports newspapers and called his striking partner Leo Messi a “genius”.

Neymar repeated that “it is an honour for me to play by his side. Hopefully I’ll be able to help him on the field, because off it, he’s also very good person,” said the Brazilian. More about Neymar and Messi

Manchester United eyeing Alexis Sanchez

Premier League giants Manchester United have their sights set on Barca’s Alexis Sánchez according to the British press. The Manchester giants have not had the best of starts this season and are currently in 9th position behind leaders Arsenal FC, Liverpool and Mourinho’s Chelsea. However, Barcelona will not be thinking of letting Sánchez go as he is being counted on by Gerardo Martino.More about Alexis

Neymar shows off talent with goal for Brazil

Barcelona’s Neymar scored one of the two goals to beat South Korea in a friendly match in Seoul on Friday. West London club Chelsea’s Oscar got the second in a game that had no clear leader in the first half. The second half changed when the dynamic duo got more chances but ran out of time to improve on the final 2 nil scoreline. More on Neymar and Oscar

Carles Puyol tests himself in 45 minute game

FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has taken another step in his road to recovery and has played 45 minutes in a friendly match behind closed doors against Sant Andreu, a club that plays in the III group of the Second Division B, which resulted in a clear 4-1 in favour of the Catalans. More about Puyol

Barca eyeing Colombian defender Éder Álvarez Balanta

FC Barcelona is currently eyeing up River Plate central defender Eder Alvarez Balanta. The 20 year old Colombian is currently on the radar of some top European clubs including Barcelona. Argentine defender Javier Mascherano only has words of praise for the young star says Spanish press Marca.More about Eder Alvarez Balanta

Isaac Cuenca back training, Carles Puyol almost ready

Barcelona’s Isaac Cuenca, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in May of this year, has been back in training, as reported by the Catalan club.

Cuenca, who played last season on loan at Ajax of Amsterdam, had surgery to address the discomfort he had in the lateral meniscus in his right knee and has been recovering since early June. Continue reading

Premier League’s latest talent Ravel Morrison causing a stir

One young star that is causing a stir after a great goal this weekend is West Ham United prodigy Ravel Morrison.

The 20 year old attacking midfielder ran from the half way line and scored a goal reminiscent of Leo Messi’s solo against Getafe when he was just 19 years old.Although Morrison didn’t have to beat half the men Messi did, I’m sure you’ll appreciate the fantastic run from him along with a cheeky chip over the Tottenham keeper.Read more about Ravel Morrison