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Barcelona confirm deal via statement on their official site In an official statement, the Catalan club stated that the 24-year-old will arrive in Catalunya for a medical by the end of this week and will join the La Liga side on a five-year deal. A performance-base clause could add a further €1.5 million to the transfer fee, reported Xinhua. Sao Paulo holds 60 percent of the player’s economic rights with the balance held by sports marketing firm Traffic....

In a statement, the soccer club says the resolution of the independence debate in Catalonia must come “exclusively from political dialogue.” It called on “political leaders to lead a process of dialogue and negotiation,” and pave the way for the prisoners’ release. Barcelona is one of Catalonia’s most cherished institutions, with Catalan independence flags a regular feature at home games. For years, separatists unfurled a massive banner reading “Catalonia is not Spain” at the Camp Nou....

After landing the 2017 Ballon d’Or, Ronaldo boldly declared himself to be the greatest player of all-time. Those claims are backed up by five world player of the year prizes – a tally which places him alongside eternal rival Messi. Barcelona, though, refuse to believe that anybody compares to their Argentine talisman, with there no doubt in their mind as to who stands at the pinnacle of the global game....

Neymar, who has been in talks over a contract extension with his current deal expiring in June 2018, has been linked in Spanish media with a move to Paris Saint Germain. “Neymar’s renewal is a sporting issue,” Monje told a news conference in which she spoke about the club’s importance to the city of Barcelona. “We have not studied the impact of hypothetically losing Neymar. We don’t contemplate it.”...

The Blaugrana are a year removed from losing the greatest star in the history of the game on a free transfer because league rules that limit spending on players relative to revenues prevented them from making an offer to retain Lionel Messi. Now, they reportedly are trying to offload players (and their contracts) or force current players to accept reduced wages in order to balance the significant spending spree that consumed their most recent offseason....

With the transfer window soon to open, deals are already being finalised while rumours still abound. Carles Alena has chosen to leave the Camp Nou to ply his trade with Real Betis due to a lack of playing time on a loan deal. Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain will have a number of official meetings to sort out a swap deal that could include Mattia de Sciglio. Real Betis loan Carles Alena from Barcelona Recently, it was rumoured that Barcelona had plans to send a couple of players out on loan, and one of them was Carles Alena....

The World Cup winning-midfielder was forced off 53 minutes into a La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on Saturday. He was replaced by Denis Suarez, with it clear that the 33-year-old would be unable to see the game out. There were fears that he could be joining Samuel Umtiti on the long-term injury list, but Barca have moved to ease those concerns and ruled their skipper out of only one clash....

Vinicius not scared of Messi It’s the week of El Clasico as we have Real Madrid and Barcelona facing each other twice in 4 days. They first face each other in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday before meeting again on Saturday in a LaLiga match. Vinicius Jr might have just joined Real Madrid but he is proving to be a Madrid legend already. More than his on-field performances, his statements off the field have made him a favourite among the Madridistas....

Speaking to Turkish TV, Bulut said, “Arda Turan wants to return to Istanbul, has reached an agreement with the Basaksehir and does not want to evaluate other proposals.” . Also Read: 5 things you did not know about Arda Turan In case you didn’t know… Arda Turan was educated at Galatasaray in his youth, and becoming a first-team fixture later on before making a move abroad to Atletico Madrid in 2011, with the Rojiblancos parting with 13 million for his services....

Thus, the 26-year old is open for a new challenge having played for Bayern since he was a teenager. Barcelona are looking for a quality full-back who can compete with Jordi Alba and Alaba definitely fits the bill. However, any deal involving the Austrian will not come cheap and Barcelona could have another transfer saga on their hands in the summer. Ousmane Dembele gives Arsenal fans hope for a summer transfer The Frenchman has largely struggled to replicate his last season’s form and injuries have definitely not helped his cause....

In case you didn’t know… De Ligt has enjoyed a sensational rise to fame, owing to his exploits throughout the 2018-19 campaign. Under his leadership, Ajax won the domestic double, and the 19-year-old also played a decisive role for his side in the Champions League, with the Dutch giants reaching the semi-finals of the continental competition. Coming up through the ranks of Ajax’s famed academy, De Ligt is known for his defensive brilliance....

The Spanish giants lead Group F with eight points, one ahead of Die Schwarzgelben who could also qualify for the knockout stage if they pick up three points—and will be looking to maintain their four-point cushion over third-placed Inter Milan, whom they face away in the final group game in two weeks. The Catalans remained top of La Liga alongside Real Madrid and extended their winning run to two games as they came from behind to win 2-1 away at Leganes on Saturday....

The decisive goal was scored in extra time by substitute Federico Valverde, who finished a deadly breakaway and put Madrid up to stay. Forwards Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior gave Real Madrid two separate leads during regulation with quality strikes, only for Barcelona to fight back through a lucky Luuk de Jong deflection and an Ansu Fati header with seven minutes left. Real Madrid advances to Sunday’s Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia, where the La Liga leaders will face either Atletico Madrid or Athletic Bilbao....

As the 2020-21 Copa de Rey winners, Barcelona matches up with 2020-21 La Liga runners-up Real Madrid in a mouth-watering fixture. The winner will face the team that emerges from the Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao semifinal in Sunday’s championship match. The first time these two teams met this season back in October, the sides traded stoppage-time goals in a 2-1 Real Madrid victory in La Liga play. This time, a spot in the mini-competition’s final will be on the line as the loser will go home trophy-less....

Marko Vesovic’s well-taken opener had put the hosts ahead early on, but Barkley set up Michael Keane for the equaliser before scoring twice to put the game beyond their opponents. Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling added gloss to the scoreline late on and Barkley was impressed with how the Three Lions responded to the early setback to make it two wins from two in Euro 2020 qualifying Group A....

Titled “Power Ranking the Top 10 Female Singers of All Time” the list features in descending order: Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, JoJo, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Ashlee Simpson, Tina Turner, Adele and Addison Rae. While many agree that Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Adele, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are generally considered to be some of the best singers of our time, a lot of people have been scratching their heads over the inclusion of Ashlee Simpson, and TikTok star Addison Rae....

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said on Thursday that Barcelona’s elimination from the Champions League could help his team’s preparation for the European championship. The holders’ elimination at the hands of Atletico Madrid on Wednesday means Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto will be able to link up with the Spain team earlier than if they had reached the Champions League final on 28 May....

Dynamo Kyiv boss says Barcelona are not favourites for UCL Dynamo Kyiv manager Mircea Lucescu remains fearless as his team gears up to take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League tonight. He believes that Barcelona are not at the necessary level to win the Champions League. He told the media, However, he was all praise for Lionel Messi. Marc-Andre ter Stegen named in Barcelona squad Long-term absentee Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been named in the Barcelona squad that will take on Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Champions League tonight....

A Catalan independence referendum, which has been deemed illegal, was marred by violence on Sunday, with Barca forced to play a 3-0 win over Las Palmas behind closed doors at the Camp Nou. Bartomeu said Barca’s future in La Liga would need to be discussed if Catalonia ever gained independence. “This situation does not exist so far,” he said on Monday. “But with regards to things that can happen in the future, it is something that the board of directors would discuss....

The Blaugrana had come to a €40 million deal for the 26-year-old but are now set to go back in for primary targets Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho. Despite agreeing a fee for the Ivory Coast international, there was a disagreement between Barcelona’s board and the club’s coaching staff as to his suitability, and as such they have opted to pull the plug on the move. Barcelona 40/1 to beat Alaves 3-1...