Neymar, Alves and Alexis were rested by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino after coming back from international duty at the weekend. They are due to get back in training today at 18:00. Meanwhile, Messi, Mascherano and Puyol have been training with the main squad this week and could make the squad for the weekend providing they are given the all-clear by Barca’s medics.More on this story
Martino rests Neymar, Alexis and Alves
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



