Barcelona winger Pedro has slapped in a transfer request just 48 hours after his team’s defeat to Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season. With Luis Enrique counting on Luis Suárez, Pedro’s possibilities of getting a game at the club are looking incredibly slim. More on Pedro
Dropped Pedro slaps in transfer request after Clasico
Friday news: Valdés to Man Utd and Erik Lamela’s cheeky Rabona

Victor Valdés looks set to be off to Manchester United and the Red Devils have offered him their services to help in his rehabilitation. Argentine Erik Lamela scored a cheeky Rabona goal against Asteras Tripolis in Tottenham’s 5-1 win in the Europa League. More on these two stories
Real Madrid runs amok at Anfield in preparation of Clasico

Real Madrid ran amok at Anfield on Wednesday night ahead of the much awaited Clasico on Saturday.Los Blancos won by 3 goals to nil in a comfortable win where Liverpool hardly posed a threat to the 10 times European champions. More on this story
Frank de Boer disappointed in Ajax first half display

Frank de Boer was disappointed in Ajax’s first half display on Tuesday evening at the Nou Camp. Barcelona won by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline with De Boer unhappy with his team’s first half performance stating that Ajax gave Barça too much respect. More on Frank De Boer
Messi revitalised and club rediscovered says Gaizka Mendieta

Ex Valencia and Barcelona star Gaizka Mendieta has nothing but praise for coach Luis Enrique.
He believes the club has found its identity once more and Argentine Messi has been revitalised with his new deeper role within the team. More on Gaizka Mendieta
Messi refuses to be subbed by Luis Enrique in 73rd minute

Messi refused to be subbed by Luis Enrique in 73rd minute of the match against Eibat at the weekend. The Catalans strolled to a 3 nil victory and picked up 3 points but the manager wanted to rest him and bring on Munir. More on Messi’s refusal to come off
Ancelotti’s master plan ahead of awaited Clasico

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has a master plan to topple Barça in next Saturday’s Clasico crunch. The Italian plans to rest all his best players so they are fresh for the Liverpool match and the awaited derby game a week on Saturday. more on Ancelotti’s devious plan!
Guardiola sees himself managing Man Utd one day

A new book on Pep Guardiola’s first season at Bayern Munich reveals his esteem for the Old Trafford club. Spanish journalist Martí Perarnau was given total access to Bayern Munich during season 2013-14. Read more about Guardiola’s new book



