LaLiga matchday 7: There’s much more than ElClásico
The world will be watching on Saturday afternoon as FC Barcelona host Real Madrid at the Camp Nou for the first ElClásico of the season, but there’s so much more than that clash of [readmore]
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LaLiga braces itself for the first ElClasico of the COVID-19 era
ElClasico, the most-watched club game in world football, is back with FC Barcelona set to host Real Madrid at the Camp Nou on Saturday, October 24 at 3:00pm. An unpredictable, [readmore]
Wijnaldum plays down Barcelona interest
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says he does not think Barcelona’s interest in him “was that serious”. The Netherlands international was linked with the Spanish club following former Dutch boss Ronald [readmore]
LaLiga: Surprise leaders Granada, Betis face tests
Early LaLiga Santander leaders Granada and Real Betis are out to continue their 100% records this weekend, while Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid, Sevilla and newboys Elche all return to action. [readmore]
Barca abort player’s Atletico move
Luis Suarez’s may have cheated in his Italian citizenship process, according to an investigation by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza and the Perugia Public Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation revealed that the [readmore]
Messi rejoins rest of Barcelona squad for practice
Lionel Messi rejoined the rest of his Barcelona teammates at practice on Wednesday. Messi had been practicing separately from the group since returning to the club on Monday. He had [readmore]
‘Xavi can run Barca sporting project’
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font says he wants Xavi to run his “sporting project”, but also insists that Ronaldo Koeman could stay as the club’s permanent manager if he is [readmore]
Messi’s father, agent opens door to Man City move
Lionel Messi’s father and agent has opened the door to a move to Manchester City, admitting it will be “difficult” for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to remain at Barcelona. [readmore]
Argentines rally for Messi to return home
Hundreds of fans of Lionel Messi gathered in the rain in Argentina’s capital on Saturday to ask that the football star return to the national team following his shock retirement [readmore]
Koeman appointed Barca boss on two-year deal
Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona manager on a two-year deal. The 57-year-old Dutchman replaces Quique Setien, who was sacked following Barca’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the [readmore]