May 9, 2022 Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Xavi Hernandez has said Barcelona’s financial situation ruled them out of the running for Erling Haaland, with sources telling ESPN that Manchester City hope to announce the signing of the Borussia Dortmund striker later this week. ESPN have reported on Barca’s interest in Haaland throughout the past year, … Read more
On February 23, 2022, everything was ready for Williot Swedberg to join Lokomotiv Moscow. Only the minor details had to be sorted out before the Russian club would pay just over € 4 million (£ 3.4m / $ 4.2m) to Hammarby for their teenage forward. Then, early in the morning of February 24, Vladimir Putin … Read more
‘They got him for £ 51m … he’s probably worth £ 150m’: Man City’s capture of Erling Haaland shows how well club conduct transfer business, insists ‘excited’ Micah Richards – and says he expects Norway star to add ‘something different’ next season Manchester City announced the signing of striker Erling Haaland on Tuesday Premier League … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could only manage a 2-2 draw against Troyes at the Parc des Princes on Sunday in Ligue 1. The Parisians, though, have already won the league title this season Meanwhile, an Argentinean journalist has said that Lionel Messi desperately wanted Neymar at Barcelona. Elsewhere, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has … Read more
Barcelona have ‘agreed a two-year contract worth £ 11m per season with Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta’ … and the Spanish defender has been waiting to discuss his exit after Blues takeover Barcelona have reportedly agreed a two-year contract with Cesar Azpilicueta The contract is believed to be worth £ 11million a season for the Chelsea … Read more
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says the remaining Super League clubs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus could yet face sanctions, also insisting they are free to form their own competition if they give up their places in the Champions League. Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus were the only three founding clubs not to renounce their backing for … Read more
Your starter for ten: Which player has appeared in the most Champions League finals? That’s Paolo Maldini and Paco Gento, with eight apiece. Actually no. That’s good, but Eugenie Le Sommer, Wendie Renard and Sarah Bouhaddi have all been in nine finals. Try this one: Which player has scored the most goals in the Champions … Read more
Barcelona’s Brazilian right-back Dani Alves has been left impressed by Real Madrid forward Rodrygo’s Champions League performance against Manchester City. The 21-year-old’s late brace on Wednesday night (5 May) compelled his compatriot to ponder the importance of the Brazilians in the sport. Madrid welcomed City to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the second leg of … Read more
Raphinha could be on his way to Barcelona from Leeds. Craig Mercer / MB Media / Getty Images The summer transfer window is approaching, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Barcelona … Read more
‘It was like Barcelona’: Jurgen Klopp likens Liverpool’s fightback against Villarreal to memorable Champions League semi win in 2019 as Reds boss admits he’s ‘delighted’ to reach his fourth final Liverpool were trailing 2-0 at the break but recovered to win 5-2 on aggregate Liverpool fought back from 3-0 down to beat Barcelona 4-3 in … Read more
