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There has been a change in the dugout at Camp Nou this summer, with Ernesto Valverde inheriting the managerial reins. A future without Messi and Ronaldo He has stepped into a void created by Luis Enrique’s decision to walk away, with Rakitic admitting that the outgoing coach will be a big loss. The Croatia international would like to think that their paths will cross again in the future, while he remains a fan of current Paris Saint-Germain boss Emery and would like a second spell under him as well....

Just a few days after Bayern Munich confirmed that they would not sign David Luiz, Barcelona have decided to step up their interest in the 26-year-old Brazilian. Chelsea fans adore Luiz as a player and as an individual. Rightly so, because he has demonstrated the kind of qualities that can see him become a captain of the club one day. An incredibly versatile player, Luiz is someone who can fit perfectly into the Barcelona setup....

In case you didn’t know… Luka Jovic is a 21-year-old striker currently on loan from Benfica, but as part of the loan deal, Eintracht have the option to purchase the forward for just €8m, with the Portuguese club to retain a 20 per cent sell-on fee. Benfica might be disappointed to lose the superstar for such a small fee, but they’ll definitely be pleased that they included the 20 per cent sell-on fee in the deal, as if Jovic is to be sold to Barcelona for the rumoured fee of €80m, they will receive a tidy €16m....

Red Devils’ David de Gea, who has won the PL Golden Glove with 18 clean sheets this season, has been linked to Real Madrid yet again this summer. If the Spanish keeper decides to make the switch indeed, Mourinho will look to get a man of his class into Old Trafford and Ter Stegen is a realistic candidate, more so on the back of his impressive season with the Catalans this year....

The Catalans are currently sixth in the La Liga table and Xavi Hernandez and co. have a lot of work to do if they are to turn this season around. The club are also actively scouring the transfer market for players who can improve their squad. They are also looking to offload some deadwood this month. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 17 January 2022....

The Barcelona presidential election is set to happen within a few weeks and the result of that will have a huge impact on the club’s plans for the future. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 5 January 2021. Sergio Ramos tells Real Madrid PSG want to sign him and Lionel Messi Sergio Ramos has reportedly told Real Madrid that Paris Saint-Germain are looking to create a super-team of sorts by signing him and Lionel Messi as he stalls on putting pen to paper on a new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu....

The Catalans are expected to bring in a few more players between now and the end of August and are preparing for a few departures as well. On that note, let’s take a look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from 23 June 2021. Barcelona set to announce Lionel Messi’s contract renewal Barcelona have managed to convince Lionel Messi to stay and will announce his contract renewal on Thursday, according to ESPN....

The La Liga giants are currently sponsored by Qatar Airways, with their logo adorning the famous Blaugrana jerseys since 2013. Valverde looking to ‘win everything’ That agreement will, however, come to a close on June 30, with Rakuten taking over for the 2017-18 campaign. Barca are, therefore, free of any possible involvement in a diplomatic breakdown. An official version given to Goal from the club said: “We won’t be affected at all because all links with Qatar end on 30th June....

Defending champions Barcelona have been far from their best in the domestic cup, losing the first leg of both of their previous matches. The Blaugrana though can draw confidence from the fact that they have been imperious at the Camp Nou in cup competitions after overturning their defeats in both of their previous matches. Ernesto Valverde and his men will have to take the field without their talisman and captain Lionel Messi, who looks almost certain to miss the first leg after picking up a knock against Valencia at the weekend....

With the massive money being generated by MMA and boxing, who can blame Feldman, president of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), for wanting to jab his way into the market? “Right now, we’re selling this on the curiosity factor. What really is this thing?” Feldman told Sporting News. “This is the hardest thing in the world I’ve ever had to do — promote something that I didn’t have any footage to show people....

Quarterback J.T. Barrett, meanwhile, said he’ll be watching college football. He wants to watch Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and USC’s Cody Kessler. MORE: Week 9 picks | 10 best Ohio State Buckeyes of all time It’s two different approaches by the two key backfield pieces for No. 1 Ohio State, which returns from the bye week Nov. 7 against Minnesota. Barrett totaled 223 passing yards, 101 rushing yards and five touchdowns in a 49-7 win against Rutgers on Oct....

Bartoli was aiming to cap her recall to the Fed Cup team this week after a nine-year exile with a maiden triumph in the French capital, but the world number 10 came up short as she faltered badly at key moments. The third seed, runner-up in last year’s tournament, led 6-2 in the first-set tie-break but squandered four set points as Barthel, ranked 45th, escaped from a perilous position to move in front....

In case you didn’t know.. The youngster has been quite essential for Ajax in the Eredivisie as well as the Champions League. Owing to his sensational performances, the Ajax sensation sealed a move to the Camp Nou for a whooping amount of €75 million plus add-ons in January. The heart of the matter In the latest Ajax podcast, the Dutch international opens up on his priorities and what he expects upon his arrival at Camp Nou....

The thought of Messi departing Camp Nou has always seemed unfeasible, but the superstar forward’s deal is set to expire at the end of next season, with Barca chief executive Oscar Grau admitting on Wednesday La Liga limits on club spending could prove troublesome in agreeing a renewal. However, speaking before Barca battered Las Palmas 5-0 on Saturday, president Josep Maria Bartomeu said there are no “nerves” over the situation and Suarez believes that any doubts over the progress of negotiations is being exaggerated by the media....

The Argentine committed his future to the club in November after coming perilously close to the time at which he could have started to negotiate with other sides, given his previous deal was up in June 2018. Included in the fresh terms, which run until 2021, is a €700m release clause designed to put rivals off making a move for the club icon, just as Paris Saint-Germain did to sign Neymar for €222m last August – a fee that many thought was impossible....

Chapecoense players, backroom staff and officials were among the victims when a flight carrying them to the Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico Nacional crashed in Colombia. Ranieri, Santos and Zidane up for Coach of the Year Head coach Caio Junior was among the 71 people who died and the Chapeco side have turned to Mancini to take his place. The 50-year-old, who has previously been in charge at clubs such as Gremio, Santos, Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro and Botafogo, will start work on December 19....

In case you didn’t know… Joseph Bartomeu has overseen the club win 4 LaLiga titles, 4 Copa del Rey wins and various other titles including the famous 2014-15 Champions League silverware. Despite this, he has seen arch-rivals Real Madrid amass 4 Champions Leagues in the same time frame, a fact that has resulted in supporters clamouring for better performances in Europe’s most elite competition. Former Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde was brought in for that very purpose in the 2017-18 season, after then manager, Luis Enrique was let go following a dismal 2016-17 Champions League campaign....

Along with him, his parents, Barcelona’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu, ex-Barca president Sandro Rosell and two other directors from Neymar’s former club Santos have all been called to court in order to give evidence. They are to testify regarding Neymar’s controversial transfer from Santos to Barcelona in 2013. The switch from Brazil to Spain involved a disputed fee, a trouble that has followed Neymar like a shadow since then....

Potential transfer prospects have been identified, while Barcelona’s playing pattern has also been discussed. According to Diario AS journalist Javi Miguel (as reported on Twitter by Barca Times), the Blaugrana are looking to sign a ‘mobile’ winger. This is in part due to recurring injury problems suffered by first-team forwards Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele. Fati recently returned to the treatment table in the victory over Celta Vigo. This comes just one month after he recovered from a horrific knee injury that sidelined him for almost a year....

In case you didn’t know… Rakitic arrived at the Camp Nou from Sevilla in 2014. The midfielder had an instant impact on the team as Luis Enrique led Barcelona to their second treble. Rakitic had been an ever-present figure in the Blaugrana midfield since his arrival, until this season. The Croat finds himself below De Jong, Arthur Melo, Sergio Busquets and Arturo Vidal in the pecking order. Rakitic has made 10 appearances this season but is struggling to get a start, and his importance to the team has clearly dwindled....