Tag: FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona, also known as Barcelona or Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1899, Barcelona currently compete in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. The club has won 26 league titles, 30 Copa del Rey titles, and a record 13 Supercopa de España titles, as well as a number of European and international competitions. Barcelona’s home ground is Camp Nou, which has a capacity of over 99,000 spectators.

Barcelona eye up Robin van Persie to be fourth choice striker

With Thomas Vermaelen likely to be leaving, Barcelona are considering recruiting Robin van Persie for a place on their bench in a spot specifically reserved for former Arsenal players.
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Friday recap: Arsenal announce new signing, Lacazette update, unsettled Bellerin + more

Since we love a Friday announcement, Arsenal chose today to confirm the signing of Rob Holding. Oh yeah, and we played RC Lens.

Alexis tells Wenger to sign Turan…despite being on holiday

In a rather amusing story from Don Balon, Alexis Sanchez has 'urged' Arsene Wenger to sign Arda Turan.

Arsenal make £20m Turan bid as player is called back early – report

Sport in Spain are claiming that Arsenal have made a £20m bid for Barcelona’s Arda Turan in what seems to be yet another case of information failing to travel accurately between websites.
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Vermaelen open to Arsenal return lol

According to reports coming from Spain, Thomas Vermaelen would be open to a return to Arsenal in what, for him, is a bit of...

Roma want former Gunner – report

Roma are reportedly after former Arsenal centre-back, Thomas Vermaelen.

Bellerin: I’m happy at Arsenal, I don’t want to go anywhere else

Hector Bellerin has given Gooners the answer we've all been waiting for amidst all this Barcelona speculation and said he's staying in north London.

Have Barcelona been tapping up Bellerin?

According to El Confidencial, Barcelona have been tapping up our Hector Bellerin.
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No need to fear Bellerin call up

Hector Bellerin has been called up to the Spain squad for this summer's European Championship, but Paul Williams explains why we don't need to worry. Yet.

Bellerin: I am a mixture of Barcelona and Arsenal

With Hector Bellerin receiving his call up to the Spain Euro squad after Dani Carvajal was ruled out because of the injury he picked up in the Champions League final, it looks as if the speculation linking the youngster with a return to Spain won’t be settling down any time soon.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (L) and Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (R) attend a training session at the London Colney, North London, on November 3, 2014, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Arsenal and Anderlecht. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Bellerin: Arteta and his wife adopted me

Hector Bellerin has revealed that when he first moved to London, Mikel Arteta and his wife, Lorena Bernal, ‘adopted’ him and helped him settle.

Bellerin’s Barcelona comments ripe for twisting – what he really said

Hector Bellerin has been speaking to the media in Spain and his comments have left enough space for just about every dodgy media outlet in the country to misrepresent them.

Suarez with eyes for one club amid reported Arsenal interest

Reports in Spain today are claiming that Barcelona are considering buying Denis Suarez back for €3m and then selling him on to Arsenal or Tottenham for €20m.

Arsenal and Tottenham make offer for Denis Suarez – report

Arsenal and Tottenham have both reportedly made a 'proposal' to try and lure Denis Suarez away from Villarreal, but they could run into a massive Barcelona-sized problem.

Arsenal and Manchester United to fight’ over Arda Turan

Arda Turan seems set for the exit door at Barcelona despite only signing for the Catalan giants last summer and Manchester United and Arsenal are set to ‘go to war’ over his signature.

Forbes rank Arsenal as fifth most valuable club in the world

Arsenal's value has increased by an incredible 54% in the last year, taking it beyond the $2bn mark.

Barcelona want Bellerin back – report

According to reports emerging from Spain, Barcelona have turned their attention to Arsenal in the hunt for a replacement for Dani Alves and their sights have been firmly set on Hector Bellerin.

Barca to offer new contract to stop Arsenal using €12m clause – report

Barcelona look set to offer Sergi Samper a new contract to ward off interest from Arsenal and Manchester City according to Sport in Spain.

Samper approaches contract talks as Arsenal and Man City look on

Arsenal have long been linked with Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper and this summer may present the last chance the Gunners will have to swoop for him.

Numerous clubs interested in former Arsenal man – report

Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham are just some of the clubs that are reportedly interested in Thomas Vermaelen.

Rush: Ramsey would fit Barcelona

Out on the right wing for much of the season, Aaron Ramsey has been a little frustrated not to be consistently used in his best position.

PSG want Hector…good for them!

First it was Barcelona, now PSG look set to become the latest club to try and get Hector Bellerin a little unsettled and dreaming of a move away from Arsenal.

Ramsey in Barcelona, Spanish press get stupid

Sport in Spain have warned Spanish citizens to stay away from Aaron Ramsey should they spot him in Barcelona because of the stupid ‘death’ curse that people insist on claiming he carries with him.
Mesut Ozil

More Spanish nonsense as press wind up fans over Ozil

Barcelona have, once again, been linked with a move for Mesut Ozil, this time by throwing a load of players at Arsenal.

Barcelona start Arsenal antics, Bellerin responds

They just can’t leave things alone, can they? Silent in regard to Arsenal players for some time, Barcelona are linked with a move for Hector Bellerin...

Wenger wants to take positives from Barcelona performance

Out of the FA Cup and out of the Champions League, Arsenal quickly have to get back to winning ways on Saturday to have...
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Suarez admits Barcelona ‘took advantage’ against Arsenal

Luis Suarez spoke after Barcelona's 3-1  win over Arsenal at Camp Nou and admitted that the Catalans had to take advantage of playing in...

Watch: Elneny’s excellent Camp Nou display

Calm on the ball and positionally disciplined, Mohamed Elneny seems to be a fantastic signing for Arsenal. Fans have been impressed over the last few...

Watch: Iwobi’s full Champions League debut v Barcelona

Thrown into the deep end, Alex Iwobi played very well in his first Champions League start at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Just 19, the Nigeria...

Messi’s nine goals v Arsenal a Champions League record

Time to look away, Arsenal fans. Almost undoubtedly the best player in the world, Lionel Messi has punished Arsenal time and time again, scoring an...

Alex Iwobi encourages against Barca

Young forward Alex Iwobi was given a surprise start at Camp Nou against Champions League holders Barcelona on Wednesday evening and he did not...

Elneny pleased with performance

A 3-1 defeat at Camp Nou on Wednesday sent Arsenal out of the Champions League but the season isn't over yet. The tie against Barcelona...

Player ratings: Iwobi, Elneny shine against Barcelona despite Arsenal’s routine exit

Perhaps the scoreline of 5-1 on aggregate flatters Barcelona but no one really thought Arsenal were going to win. Mohamed Elneny got his first goal...

Player focus: Mohamed Elneny shines at Camp Nou

It should come as no surprise now, but Mohamed Elneny is really quite good. As if shining in a full Premier League debut against Tottenham...

Wenger happy with Arsenal performance, hails Barca stars

Arsene Wenger met with the press after his side finally dropped out of the Champions League and seemed in decent enough spirits. Watching his side...

Barcelona ease past Arsenal despite strong away showing

The famous front three of Neymar, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi scored on Wednesday night as Barcelona beat Arsenal 5-1 on aggregate and eased...

Özil demands clinical finishing

Arsenal head to Camp Nou on Wednesday night knowing they have to overturn a two-goal deficit to progress in the Champions League. Nobody expects Arsenal...

Giving managers 6 month contracts is an absurdity

Luis Enrique has suggested six-month contracts would save money for clubs and could be the way forward, even helping both clubs and managers in...

2011: What could have been

Defending a 2-1 home win, Arsenal were desperately close to knocking eventual winners and best team in the world Barcelona out of the Champions...
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Barcelona v Arsenal: Mes que un underdog

Talk about mission impossible. After narrowly failing to overturn first leg defeats against Bayern Munich and AS Monaco in recent seasons, Arsenal are left with the...