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The Brazil international has not featured in Barca’s preseason schedule so far after suffering a back injury during his nation’s 2-1 quarterfinal win over Colombia at the World Cup last month. The 22-year-old forward returned to training last week, however, and he could now feature at Camp Nou against the Mexican side when Barca battles for the Joan Gamper Trophy. In a further boost, the club also confirmed that experienced midfielder Xavi is free to feature after he suffered a calf strain in training at the beginning of August....

The Barcelona superstar revealed in October 2017 that his family was set to welcome a new arrival. With the due date closing in fast, the Messis have settled on a name for the latest addition to their growing brood. Ciro is expected to be born at the end of February or in early March. He will be welcomed into the world by his adoring parents and older brothers Thiago and Mateo....

Luis Enrique’s side thrashed Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 in their last game at Camp Nou to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League with an epic comeback after losing the first leg 4-0, but the Blaugrana lost ground in La Liga last weekend as they went down 2-1 at Deportivo La Coruna. Barca to face Juventus in Champions League quarter-finals Following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club on Saturday, the Catalans are now five points behind their fierce rivals at the top of the table....

Chelsea have mounted a disappointing defence of their Premier League title and sit fourth in the table, 19 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City. They face a demanding European encounter with LaLiga frontrunners Barca at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, followed by meetings with Manchester United, City and Crystal Palace in the league before the return fixture at Camp Nou next month. Conte has been widely tipped to depart the Blues at the end of the campaign after just two seasons in charge....

La Liga Messi to get £80m signing bonus at Barcelona La Blaugrana are desperate to get Lionel Messi to extend his contract and stay at Nou Camp. In order to get it done, they are willing to offer a whopping £80m as a signing bonus, according to Daily Star. According to reports, Messi had agreed to terms earlier this year but after the club encountered a few stumbling blocks on the transfer business front among others, Messi hasn’t been too keen and has stayed reluctant to put pen to paper....

Robin Gosens has been Germany’s unsung hero at Euro 2020. After his Man of the Match performance against Portugal in the group stage, a host of European clubs have taken note of the left-back, including Barcelona. The interest from Barcelona makes perfect sense. The Catalan giants have been in search of a new left-back this summer as manager Ronald Koeman does not trust Junior Firpo. This will leave Barcelona with only an aging Jordi Alba as their out-and-out left-back....

Pogba had a fruitful campaign with the national team at the FIFA World Cup this year, scoring in France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final of the tournament. His alleged feud with the Red Devils’ boss, Jose Mourinho, might spur the 25-year-old to make a move away from the Premier League giants. Thiago Alcantara wants to return to Camp Nou According to reports from German media outlet, Bild, (h/t he Sportsman) Bayern Munich central midfielder, Thiago Alcantara, is keen on completing a move back to Barcelona in the ongoing transfer window....

In case you didn’t know… Neymar has been long associated with a sensational return to the Nou Camp, but rumours were reignited this summer when it was reported that he was unhappy with his stint at PSG. The Brazil international left the Catalan giants after forcing an exit in the summer of 2017, leaving behind a strained relationship with the club. The 27-year-old is now reported to be keen on reuniting with former teammates, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, even agreeing to take a pay cut and declare his departure a mistake....

An early red card shown to Elche captain Gonzalo Verdu only made things easier for Barcelona, who remain undefeated on the season with five straight wins following a season-opening 0-0 draw. If Real Madrid can’t defeat Atletico in Sunday’s Madrid derby, then the Blaugrana will be the La Liga leader entering October after the upcoming FIFA international break. Lewandowski opened the scoring with a clinical goal about 10 minutes before the halftime break, with an easy tap-in on a cross by left-back Alejandro Balde, who was active in attack....

Barnsley come into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Chris Hughton’s Nottingham Forest on Saturday in the EFL Championship. Nottingham Forest registered only one shot on target but were able to stop Valerien Ismael’s Barnsley from finding the net. Chelsea, on the other hand, beat Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United 2-1 yesterday in the English Premier League. Goals from English midfielder Mason Mount and Italy international Jorginho ensured victory for Thomas Tuchel’s side....

If it’s up to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, the DH will stay out of the NL as long as Bartolo Colon provides him with guaranteed giggles with his performance at the dish and on the base paths. MORE: Watch Colon’s infield single | Bart runs down Pierzynski “Not having National League pitchers hit would deprive us of the entertainment that Bartolo Colon has given us this year,” Manfred told reporters in Detroit, via MLB....

Goal revealed in June that the 33-year-old defender was to depart Camp Nou. He still has 12 months left to run on his contract with Barca, but no longer figures in their future plans. Neymar release clause reaches €222m Sporting have been linked with his services for some time and the France international will now link up with them on a trial basis. A statement released by Barca on the club’s official website read: “FC Barcelona has granted permission for defender Jeremy Mathieu to train on a trial basis during his holidays with Sporting Club de Portugal....

Another action-packed weekend of club football has passed by in the buildup to the winter transfer window - the only time in a season when clubs can tend to their wear and tear. As usual, today, we have seen the emergence of several new transfers rumours and updates. Today’s top stories feature heavyweight clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester United, among others. Potential transfers of several high-profile superstars have also been discussed....

The Brazil international was a surprise signing for Barcelona last August but helped Ernesto Valverde’s men to win a domestic double of LaLiga and Copa del Rey titles, hitting nine league goals in 21 starts. After starting all five games for his country at the World Cup, Paulinho has headed back to China with Guangzhou announcing the deal on their official website. Paulinho won a brace of CSL crowns in his first spell with Guangzhou after joining the club from Premier League side Tottenham, where he failed to make an impact, in 2015....

The 23-year-old strained ligaments in his left knee as Barcelona prepared for Sunday’s visit of Deportivo La Coruna. Barca confirmed he will be out for up to 10 days, which could rule him out of the showdown with Real Madrid on December 23, as well as this weekend’s Liga clash. Deulofeu has struggled for form this season, but coach Ernesto Valverde said last month that he was “not worried” about the Spain international....

In case you didn’t know… Barcelona often known as Barça are considered one of the best football clubs ever. Recently in the month of June, they revealed their home and away kits that looked pretty awesome according to me. But the same can’t be said about Barcelona’s newly leaked third kit. Also Read: 10 Players You Didn’t Know Real Madrid Almost Signed These types of leaks have happened before with many clubs and this is not the first time for Barcelona that a kit of their team has been leaked ahead of time....

The Spanish club are due to play the A-Leagues All Stars in a friendly match on Wednesday, May 25 in Sydney. That game comes less than 72 hours after Barcelona’s La Liga season concludes against Villarreal on Sunday, May 22. Due to time difference, their clash against Villarreal takes place on Monday, May 23 at 6am (AEST) in Australia, highlighting the short turnaround the club will have to deal with between games....

No more Monday Night Football in LaLiga LaLiga and Spanish FA have decided to scrap Monday Night Football according to Cadena Cope. However, the Friday night matches are set to remain with more matches on Sunday planned. Matches were being pushed to Monday and Friday for TV purposes but were hugely unpopular with the fans going to the stadium. All changes will come into effect from next season as per the Spanish report....

In case you didn’t know… Since leaving Juventus for Valencia in 2017, Neto has established himself as the first-choice keeper under Marcelino. The former Fiorentina goalkeeper boasts of having the second-highest save percentage in La Liga last season (75.9%), second only to Jan Oblak. The Brazilian’s agility, stature, and aerial ability make him an intimidating figure in between the sticks, a quality that the likes of Arsenal and West Ham have been reported to be interested in....

Ernesto Valverde reportedly wants either Bayer Leverkusen’s Julian Brandt or Schalke’s Max Meyer if the club fails to land Coutinho in January. The report further states that Barcelona have already spoken to both the players over a potential move. Brandt is rumoured to have a release clause of €40 million but the Spanish club could face competition from Bayern Munich. In such a scenario, Meyer offers a better option as his contract is set to expire in the summer....