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.

Hector Bellerin’s camp deny Barcelona meeting

Hector Bellerin's representatives have denied reports that Barcelona chief Robert Fernandez had flown to London this week to discuss signing the right-back from Arsenal.
Hector Bellerin

Barcelona back down on Hector Bellerin

Barcelona appear to have got the message regarding Hector Bellerin and Arsenal with their Technical Director, Roberto Fernandez admitting, ‘there are other players who can do well in that role’.
Arda Turan

Arda Turan’s agent speaks about Arsenal interest

Barcelona’s Arda Turan has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer but his agent says there has been no contact from Arsenal.

€29m 30yo Barcleona man back on Arsenal’s wishlist – report

According to reports, Arsenal are lining up a move for Barcelona forward, Arda Turan, this summer.
Hector Bellerin

Bellerin’s Barcelona comments nothing to worry about – for now

Hector Bellerin seems to be coming around to the idea of moving back to Barcelona having previously been very dismissive of the idea or at least that's what some papers want you to believe.
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE - JUNE 10: Hector Bellerin of Spain faces the media during a press conference on June 10, 2016 in La Rochelle, France. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona believe Bellerin will want move if Wenger goes

Barcelona reportedly believe that if Arsene Wenger leaves Arsenal at the end of the season, Hector Bellerin will want to move.
Arda Turan

Arda Turan surplus to requirements at Barcelona – report

Rumoured Arsenal target, Arda Turan, is reportedly surplus to requirements at Barcelona and could be sold in order to give Lionel Messi a new bumper wage deal.
Hector Bellerin

Barcelona ramp up their Bellerin nonsense

A report from Spain which has been pounced on by the Daily Mail claims that Arsenal have entered talks with Barcelona over the transfer of Hector Bellerin.
Ronald Koeman

Arsenal eye ‘perfect’ Koeman as Wenger replacement report claims

Arsenal have been linked with an approach for Everton's Ronald Koeman, should Arsène Wenger leave at the end of the season.

Barcelona Sporting Director meets with Bellerin’s entourage in London – report from Spain

Spanish paper/site AS are reporting that Barcelona’s sporting director, Robert Fernandez, met with the ‘entourage’ of Hector Bellerin.

Good news as Barca scout Bellerin v Bayern Munich

Barcelona's sporting director Robert Fernandez and scout Urbano Ortega were reportedly in London this week scouting Hector Bellerin during the Bayern Munich game.

No glory for Barcelona in ‘greatest ever comeback’ as cheats prosper

On Wednesday, we witnessed the biggest comeback in Champions League history proving cheaters do prosper
Arsene Wenger

Wenger – I am a specialist in masochism

Arsene Wenger has called himself a ‘specialist in masochism,’ and has compared being a football manager to being a priest.
Mesut Ozil

Ozil reveals Guardiola is reason why he didn’t sign for Barcelona

Mesut Ozil has revealed in his autobiography (released 16 March) that Pep Guardiola is the reason he didn't sign for Barcelona and instead went to Real Madrid.
Bellerín (R) in action against Hull City

Bellerin to be captain at Arsenal in ‘2 or 3 years’ if Wenger stays?

Could Hector Bellerin really end up captaining Arsenal one day?
Jorge Sampaoli

Sampoli delays contract talks

Sevilla manager, Jorge Sampaoli, has apparently delayed talks over a new contract with the La Liga team, leading to more speculation that he could be taking over either Arsenal or Barcelona.

Barca back for Bellerin – Spanish report

The story that Barcelona are ready to return for Hector Bellerin has taken another turn: apparently, the right-back is willing to leave is Arsene Wenger does.
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE - JUNE 10: Hector Bellerin of Spain faces the media during a press conference on June 10, 2016 in La Rochelle, France. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona to make Bellerin no.1 target despite new deal?

According to a report from Spanish outlet, Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are still determined to sign Hector Bellerin despite the 21-year-old only signing a new six-and-a-half-year extension in November.
Arsenal's Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin celebrates after scoring a goal during his team's Champions League round of 16, 1st leg football match against FC Barcelona on February 16, 2011 at the Emirates Stadium in London. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE.

OTD Arshaviiiiiiiiin!

On this day in 2011, Arsenal beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League.
Saint-Denis, FRANCE: Arsenal's French forward and team captain Thierry Henry passes next to the trophy after the UEFA Champion's League final football match Barcelona vs. Arsenal, 17 May 2006 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. Barcelona won 2 to 1. AFP PHOTO ODD ANDERSEN

Ronaldinho – We never doubted we’d beat Arsenal in Paris

Ronaldinho insists that Barcelona never doubted they could beat Arsenal in the Champions League final, despite needing the Gunners to be down to 10 men for the majority of the match to achieve it.
Sergi Samper

Sergi Samper confirms Wenger approach

21-year-old Barcelona midfielder, Sergi Samper, claims that he turned down the chance to come to Arsenal when Arsene Wenger approached him in the summer.
Alexander Hleb

Hleb – It was my fault

Alexander Hleb blames himself for his lack of success at Barcelona when he moved there from Arsenal in 2008.
Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott

Why Bellerin turned down big money move to Manchester City

Before Hector Bellerin signed a contract extension with Arsenal in November, the right-back was being linked with a move to not just Barcelona, his former club, but rivals Manchester City as well.
Alexis Sanchez and Xavi

Guardiola – Arsenal use Alexis Sanchez perfectly, I didn’t

Pep Guardiola has conceded that Arsene Wenger is currently using Alexis Sanchez perfectly, something the Spaniard didn't do while he was Barcelona manager.
Alexis Sanchez

Wenger compares Alexis Sanchez to Luis Suarez

Arsene Wenger believes that Alexis Sanchez's style of play is most comparable to Barcelona and former Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez.
Alexis Sanchez

Xavi – Alexis’ success is no shock to me

Alexis Sanchez's former Barcelona teammate, Xavi, has piled a whole tonne of praise onto the Chilean recently.

Isco heads for Real Madrid exit, Arsenal and Manchester City linked – report

Real Madrid midfielder, Isco, is still being linked with a move away from the La Liga club, with Arsenal, Manchester City and a host of other top European clubs linked.
Thomas Vermaelen

Integration clause inserted into Vermaelen’s contract revealed

In part of a batch of contracts being released by Football Leaks in conjunction with a number of media outlets, part of Thomas Vermaelen’s Barca contract has been released.
Thomas Vermaelen

Barcelona Catalan clause inserted into Vermaelen’s contract revealed

In part of a batch of contracts being released by Football Leaks in conjunction with a number of media outlets, part of Thomas Vermaelen’s Barca contract has been released.

Barcelona ticket prices blow Arsenal’s out the water

Once again the age-old issue of football ticket prices has come around thanks to a new study and - shockingly - Arsenal's have been proven not to be all that outlandish AGAIN.
Alex Iwobi v Barcelona

Barcelona feel ‘used’ by Arsenal as they try to unsettle Iwobi

Barcelona apparently feel ‘used’ by Hector Bellerin after the player struck a new deal with Arsenal, while showing total hypocrisy as they try to unsettle Alex Iwobi.
Hector Bellerin

New deal for Bellerin imminent – report

Hector Bellerin will reportedly sign a new Arsenal deal within the next two weeks after the player publicly declared his desire to remain with Arsenal.

Cazorla: Bellerin was all over the place v Swansea

Santi Cazorla praised Hector Bellerin's performance during Arsenal's 3-2 win over Swansea on Saturday and admitted that the club need to keep hold of him.

Spanish journalist hints Manchester City and Barcelona won’t listen to Bellerin wishes

Guillem Balague believes that neither Manchester City nor Barcelona will pay attention to the fact that Hector Bellerin wants to remain with Arsenal and will try to convince him to leave London.

Bellerin latest – Player reportedly wants Barca but Catalans not keen on asking price

According to reports, Hector Bellerin is more interested in a move to Barcelona than the other way around.
Hector Bellerin

Barcelona turn attention from Hector Bellerin to Juventus man – report

According to reports, Barcelona are aware that Arsenal are trying to tie Hector Bellerin down to a new contract and have therefore started looking at other options, namely Juventus' Stephan Lichtsteiner.

Arsenal eye Roma defender as Mertesacker replacement – report

When I returned from a few days off to see Per Mertesacker being linked with a move away I didn’t overly believe it, but the more the story has rumbled on, the more I’ve started to wonder if there isn’t something to it all.
Hector Bellerin

Bellerin to be ‘tempted’ by Barcelona or Manchester City? Doubtful

As reports circulate that Arsenal are trying to tie Hector Bellerin down to a shiny, new deal in north London, others claim that the rightback could turn this down in favour of signing for Manchester City or Barcelona.

Bellerin’s new contract offer – the facts

Reports were everywhere on Monday that Arsenal were set to offer Hector Bellerin a new five-year deal to ward off interest from Manchester City, Pep ‘grubby hands’ Guardiola and his former 'more than a club,' Barcelona.

Aleix Vidal reportedly not happy about Bellerin rumours… same

Aleix Vidal is reportedly not taking the news that Barcelona are willing to bid €35m for Hector Bellerin too well.