Massimo Benassi calls it “Deportivismo”. It’s the “deep, emotional connection” between Deportivo La Coruna and a passionate fanbase that stuck with the club through the highs, when they won La Liga and the Copa del Rey, and the lows, when Spanish football obscurity beckoned. “The passion for Depor is a legacy that is passed down […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has never been “so angry” as when defender John Stones was injured in an England friendly before the club’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid last season. Stones, 30, was forced off with an abductor muscle problem after just 10 minutes of England’s 2-2 draw against Belgium in March. The […]
Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images Barcelona will return to La Liga action after a two-week break when they host Sevilla at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday night. Heading into the game, there is a lot of positive vibes surrounding the Blaugrana as they are set for a triple injury boost this weekend with Gavi, Fermin […]
Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images With the international break now over, FC Barcelona are all set to return to action in La Liga on Sunday night when they host Sevilla at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The Blaugrana are sweating over the availability of key forward Lamine Yamal heading into the game after he returned from […]
Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has acknowledged that although his senior team debut took longer than expected, he is content with how his development has unfolded. It must be noted that Casado is now an integral part of Hansi Flick’s project at Barcelona. His situation under former coach Xavi was uncertain, but he […]
Man City 2-0 Barcelona | UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024/25 | UEFA.com It took grit and determination to keep the defending champions at bay, but Manchester City made a statement on Wednesday – they are here to compete with the very best. Having fallen at the qualifying stage the past two seasons, City looked hungry, […]
Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s cautious approach to Gavi’s return from injury has become a focal point at the club, reports AS as key decisions loom about the midfielder’s involvement in upcoming high-stakes matches against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. After eleven months on the sidelines following his ACL injury, Gavi’s case has […]
Hansi Flick saw his Barcelona team get back to winning ways on Tuesday with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions League. It was a strong performance from the Catalan giants, but Flick still saw room for improvement for his team after the game. “We have to start the games a little stronger. […]
Flick reveals he has spoken to Szczęsny about Barcelona move Hansi Flick speaks about Wojciech Szczęsny’s potential transfer to Barcelona. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener. After […]
Camp Nou is undergoing redevelopment / PAU BARRENA/GettyImages Barcelona have announced they will not return to Camp Nou until the second half of the 2024/25 season. La Blaugrana left their spiritual home at the end of the 2022/23 campaign as work began on extensive redevelopment. Since then, Barca have played their home games across town […]
