Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti says that the French side will not be launching a bid for Barcelona striker David Villa this summer. Villa has been linked to PSG in recent weeks, with Spanish newspaper Sport claiming the Paris-based club were lining up a €30 million offer for the Spain international. However, despite stating his respect for […]
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Mali midfielder Seydou Keita has left Barcelona after a trophy-laden spell during his four years at the club. “Seydou Keita has announced tonight he will not continue with the club next season,” Barca said on Saturday. “Barcelona thanks Seydou Keita for his contribution over the past few years and wishes him more professional and personal […]
FC Barcelona have announced the signing of Spain’s left-back Jordi Alba from Valencia for €14 million The 23-year-old Alba, who can also play as a winger, has been one of revelations of Euro 2012 after standing out because of his speed. His run down the left flank and well-placed cross for Xabi Alonso’s header gave […]
It’s the off season but that has not stopped Barcelona President Sandro Rosell from taking a big swipe at bitter rivals Real Madrid and in particular Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper AS Rosell said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is not the second best player in the world, he is the […]
Bayern Munich have jumped into the Pep Guardiola sweepstakes after Bayern general manager Christian Nerlinger is reported to have held talks with Guardiola’s agent. Guardiola is arguably the best manager in the world after guiding Barcelonia to 13 tiles in four years including three La Liga titles and two Champions League triumphs. Guardiola is on […]
Barcelona provided Pep Guardiola with the perfect sendoff by routing Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Friday night, the club’s 14th trophy in four seasons under its most successful coach. Pedro Rodriguez scored in the third and 25th minutes, and Lionel Messi ended his record-setting season with his 73rd goal in the 20th minute. […]
By winning the Champions League on Saturday, not only will Chelsea be playing in the Champions League again next season, instead of the Europa League, but they will avoid the Champions League qualification game after being given a number one seed by UEFA. Joining Chelsea as the top seeds in the August 30 draw are […]
Real Madrid reached a record-breaking 100 La Liga points after an emphatic 4-1 win against Mallorca, while big spending Málaga secured a UEFA Champions League place thanks to a 1-0 win against Sporting Gijón. Manuel Pellegrini’s Malaga went into today’s final round of games knowing that they simply needed a point to finish fourth and […]