It appears that Qatar has the key to unlocking a deal that would bring Paris Saint Germain’s Brazilian defender Thiago Silva to the Camp Nou. It’s a complicated operation that will have to be dealt with by Sandro Rosell and his contacts in Qatar to get PSG’s owner Sheikh Nasser al Khelaifi to start talking about a possible deal. More on Thiago Silva
Stoke City sign Barca’s Marc Muniesa
July 3, 2013 by
Premier League side Stoke City has signed Barca starlet Marc Muniesa. Muniesa was part of the Spanish under-21 side side that trounced Italy in the final a few weeks back in Israel where Thiago Alcantara got a hat trick. This signals a new direction for Stoke City and a breath of fresh air as they strive to rid themselves of their bully boy image. Read more about Marc Muniesa
Xavi Hernandez has heart to heart with Thiago Alcantara
July 3, 2013 by
Sports Channel ESPN see a done deal regarding Barcelona’s Thiago Alcantara and Manchester United and new coach David Moyes could even announce his signing on Friday at his first press conference as the Red Devils’ manager. Xavi Hernandez has spoken to to Thiago to try and convince him to stay at the Catalan club. More on this story
Dani Alves: “I’m here until Barca kick me out”
July 2, 2013 by
The Barcelona wingback has been here for five years today and ensures us that he’ll be around for a while by stating that “he’ll be at the club until they kick him out”. Dani Alves is here to stay and is now taking a well deserved rest after winning the Confederations cup with his national side, Brazil. More on Dani Alves
United give David De Gea pay rise to deter Barcelona advances
July 1, 2013 by
According to British newspaper ‘The Sun’, Manchester United will increase the salary of David de Gea to hold off any possible advances from FC Barcelona who hopes to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer market as the club cannot rely on Victor Valdes, whose continuity at Barca is not 100 percent certain. Read more about David De Gea
Neymar turns Spanish dream into nightmare
July 1, 2013 by
Barcelona’s latest signing Neymar turned the Spanish dream of lifting the Confederations Cup into a complete nightmare. The young Barca player along with number 9 Fred, were the two Brazilians to hammer the nails in Spain’s coffin last night as Brazil romped home to a 3 nil victory at the Maracaná stadium. More on the Confederations Cup
Neymar: “We are not afraid of Spain”
June 30, 2013 by
Neymar has affirmed that Brazil are not afraid to take on Spain at the Confederations Cup final tonight in the famous and legendary Maracaná stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The player faces the biggest night of his young career so far and is not fazed one bit. For him, it’s the chance to show the world what he and his country are capable of looking ahead to the World Cup next year, also in Brazil. More on Neymar
Rooney interest from Barca quashed
June 28, 2013 by
It looks like the rumour mill surrounding the possible signing of Wayne Rooney by Barcelona has been well and truly quashed. Although the player would love to play for the Blaugranas and dreams of wearing the Barca colours, the Catalan club have no space for him having just signed Neymar. More on the Wayne Rooney rumour
