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.

Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry forced to explain himself after ‘brutal’ Neymar ‘advice’

Thierry Henry has been forced to explain his recent 'brutal advice' for Neymar after his comments were taken too seriously by the media.

From Spain: Arsenal keen on £96m ‘new Thierry Henry’

Arsenal are somewhat hilariously being linked with Barcelona forward, Ousmane Dembélé.

Justin Kluivert: I can see myself playing at Arsenal… and Tottenham, Chelsea etc etc

Justin Kluivert says Arsenal are one of the clubs he can see himself playing for, 20 years after Arsene Wenger almost signed his father Patrick.

Bellerin: Training at Barcelona and Arsenal ‘night and day’

Hector Bellerin told the Oxford Union that the difference between his time at Barcelona and at Arsenal is stark, after making the move as a 16-year-old.

Bad news for Arsenal fans as connected pundit shatters hope of new manager

According to reports from Spain, Luis Enrique could become the next Arsenal manager, even though the ex-Barcelona boss is tipped to take over from Antonio Conte at Chelsea and Arsenal aren't ready to get rid of Arsene Wenger.

Schalke fear Meyer will join Bayern Munich

Schalke are concerned that Max Meyer will join Bayern Munich on a free transfer after after Barcelona dropped their interest.

Arsenal interested in Butland and Cillessen as they hunt for new keeper

Arsenal are looking at Jack Butland and Jasper Cillessen as replacements for Petr Cech in the summer, according to reports.

Jose Mourinho ‘erased’ but Arsenal and Manchester City still interested in Dybala

Several Premier League clubs want to sign Paulo Dybala, including Arsenal, but Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are not an option for the Argentinian.

Arsenal planning ‘revenge’ signing of ‘killer’ Barcelona talent Moreno

Arsenal could sign teenage striker Pablo Moreno as 'revenge' for Barcelona taking Marcus McGuane from them. 

From Spain: Alexis Sanchez given non-custodial prison sentence for tax evasion

Alexis Sanchez has accepted a non-custodial prison sentence for defrauding £888,620 according to Estadio Deportivo.
Marcus McGuane during his time with Arsenal

Why did McGuane leave Arsenal?

Marcus McGuane is Arsenal through and through, but jumped at the chance to play for Barcelona. 
Marcus McGuane with the England youth teams

‘Enormous physical power,”technically he’s excellent’: Spanish press impressed with McGuane

Marcus McGuane has only just moved to Barcelona but is already impressing the Spanish press.

£25m-a-year: Ozil turns down mega-deal in China + snubs United & PSG to stay...

Mesut Ozil reportedly turned down a £25m-per-year deal with a Chinese Super League club in order to stay at Arsenal.
Marcus McGuane with the England youth teams

McGuane completes Barcelona medical ahead of move from Arsenal

Arsenal youngster Marcus McGuane is completing a medical in Barcelona ahead of his move to the club. He'll join up with their second team, Barcelona B.
Marcus McGuane during his time with Arsenal

Arsenal fans frustrated with McGuane’s potential move to Barcelona

Marcus McGuane could be on his way to Barcelona, but Arsene Wenger is desperate to keep hold of him, according to reports. 
Marcus McGuane with the England youth teams

McGuane closes in on Barcelona B move

Marcus McGuane is set to joined Barcelona's youth side.

Arsenal stadium revenue 4th highest in Europe and twice that of Tottenham

Arsenal bring in the fourth largest stadium revenues of any team in Europe, according to the Deloitte Football Money League for 2018.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Bad luck strikes former Arsenal captain once again

Thomas Vermaelen will face another spell on the sidelines after injuring his thigh against Real Betis.

Inter ready to sign Arsenal-target Rafinha

Inter Milan are reportedly close to signing Barcelona midfielder Rafinha, with the club's sporting director having recently head talks with the Catalans' representatives.

Celta join Arsenal in the race for Rafinha

Arsenal will have to move quick if they want to sign Rafina, as Celta Vigo reportedly want to sign the Barcelona midfielder on loan this month.

‘The transfer will be announced Thursday or Friday’ – Turan closing in on Istanbul...

Arsenal fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief, with the news that Barcelona's Arda Turan is signing for Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir, ending the long-running Gunners saga.
Isco

‘One of the family’ – Rakitic hailing Coutinho suggests he’s not contemplating move

Ivan Rakitic suggests he doesn't want to leave Barcelona, amid interest from Arsenal, having hailed the recent arrival of Philippe Coutinho.

Arsenal still interested in Arnaiz

Arsenal are one of many clubs reportedly interested in Barcelona B winger Jose Arnaiz, and could make an approach for the youngster in the summer.

‘He will say what he will do’ – Hope for Arsenal in pursuit of...

Schalke chairman Clemens Tonies wants Leon Goretzka to decide his future this month. There's hope for Arsenal as no deal is agreed with any club.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Hleb cried at Wenger’s text: I didn’t know what I was doing!

Alexander Hleb said he cried when Arsene Wenger texted him as he was leaving Arsenal, and believe most players come to regret leaving the club.
Philippe Coutinho

Why Coutinho’s move from Liverpool to Barcelona benefits Arsenal

With Liverpool reportedly braced for a new bid from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho, we consider whether the 25-year-old's potential move to La Liga has an impact on Arsenal.

Report: Arsenal-target Rafinha to request transfer

Barcelona midfielder and alleged Arsenal target Rafinha is reportedly set to ask for a January transfer if his playing time doesn't increase.

Versatile, strong, creative: The Barcelona man who’d fit right in at Arsenal

Arda Turan is being linked with a January move away from Barcelona and Arsenal are reportedly a likely destination.

Turan’s future to be decided in ‘coming days’ claim Spanish press

Arda Turan's future at Barcelona will reportedly be decided in the 'coming days' as the 30-year-old strives for more game time.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Aleksandr Golovin of CSKA Moskva during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester United and CSKA Moskva at Old Trafford on December 5, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Barcelona could battle Arsenal for Golovin

Barcelona could rival Arsenal for CSKA Moscow midfield Aleksandr Golovin, according to reports. 

Bad news for Arsenal as Barcelona plan January swoop for Özil

Barcelona are planning to move for Mesut Özil in January, as their deal to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool is on the rocks, as things stand.

Turan set to join Besiktas and ends Arsenal links at last

Arda Turan is set to join Besiktas in January, after Barcelona told him he could leave the club in the January transfer window.

20 days ago agent claimed Turan’s future would be sorted in 15 days, so...

Almost three weeks after Arda Turan's agent, Ahmet Bulut, claimed that the midfielder's future would be sorted in 15 days, the Barcelona man seems no closer to a move.

Barcelona starlet to reject £20m Arsenal ‘siren song’ in January

Barcelona B winger, José Arnaiz, will reportedly resist Arsenal's 'siren song' in January and remain focused on his current side.

Arsenal aim to anger Barcelona again but there’s a snag

Arsenal could pay Jose Arnaiz's release clause in January, despite FIFA regulations preventing a move, according to Marca.

Arsenal make top 250 fandoms in the world

Arsenal have made the "Fandom 250", a ranking of the top 250 fanbases in the world run by Fanside.com.

Six months on: Should Arsenal have sold Hector Bellerin to Barcelona?

Almost six months after Hector Bellerin was linked with a £40m move to Barcelona, we look at whether insisting he stayed at Arsenal was such a good idea after all.
Samuel Castillejo

Villarreal winger Castillejo ‘likes’ Arsenal, Barcelona and Napoli

Villarreal winger Samu Castillejo likes Arsenal, Barcelona and Napoli as potential future clubs, according to reports.

Report: Ozil wants to join Barcelona not Man Utd

Mesut Ozil has yet to agree a deal with Manchester United as he's holding out for a move to Barcelona, according to latest reports.
Barcelona's Turkish forward Arda Turan (L) vies with Osasuna's midfielder Fran Merida (R) during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs CA Osasuna at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 26, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

Report: Turan in talks with Arsenal and several clubs

Arda Turan's agent is in talks with several clubs ahead of a possible January transfer, according to reports.