Really interesting comments from Gerard Pique that Barcelona become too predictable under Tito Vilanova last season and that new coach Gerardo Martino’s tactical approach gives the team more options. “We’ve had a number of years with homegrown coaches in charge, first Pep and then Tito,” Pique told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “We occasionally tended to […]
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Barcelona coach, Tata Martino, spoke to the press before today’s much anticipated Supercopa second leg tie against Atletico Madrid, with the score at 1-1 from the first leg. Here are some of his comments: Signing a striker? We’re the same as we were on the first day and we’re happy with the squad we’ve got. As […]
With more than a little bit of hubris, Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has said that Real Madrid’s impending world-record deal for Gareth Bale shows a “lack of respect” given the current economic climate. When asked about a prospective €100 million deal for the Tottenham player Martino said: “Bale is an excellent player but the rumoured […]
Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi is a doubt for this weekends La Liga match against Malaga after being taken off at half-time of last night’s match against Atletico Madrid. A statement on the Barcelona web site said: Tests have revealed that the Argentinian has bruised the femoral biceps tendon in his left thigh. The […]
It was the two summer transfers that shared the goals in the first leg of the Spanish SuperCup tonight as Atletico Madrid and Barcelona drew 1-1 in Madrid. David Villa’s sweet 12th-minute volley against the club he left last month put Atletico ahead in the two-legged showpiece that pits last term’s league champions Barca against […]
FC Barcelona sent out an ominous warning as they began their Liga defence with a 7-0 defeat of Levante before Real Madrid posted a 2-1 comeback victory at home to Real Betis. New Barça coach Gerardo Martino only had to wait three minutes for his team’s first goal of the campaign courtesy of Alexis Sánchez. […]
The Daily Mail is reporting that David Luiz has dopped a transfer bombshell on Chelsea, just a week before the season starts. Luiz’s agent met with Chelsea officials and reportedly told them that he wants to move to Barcelona, according to reports in Spain. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo today claims Barcelona’s initial bid of £25m […]
Summer signing Neymar and new manager Gerardo Martino got their first taste of the Camp Nou on Friday as Barcelona defeated Santos 8-0 to lift the Joan Gamper trophy. Martino named a strong side on his own home debut as the club’s new boss with the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Serio Busquets and Dani […]
Neymar made his long awaited debut for Barcelona tonight in a friendly against Lechia Gdansk. The Brazilian superstar came on in the 78th minute, replacing Alexis Sanchez. In his 15 minutes, Neymar completed five passes, lost possession twice and drew four free kicks, one of which saw Oualembo get booked. Neymar has been criticized for […]