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.
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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.
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.
Barcelona after Dani Alves replacement, Bellerin linked – report
Barcelona are once again being linked with a move for Hector Bellerin and according to reports, they may come for him as soon as January.
Contract talks begin with Bellerin, deal expected
Arsenal have reportedly opened contract talks with Hector Bellerin in what should be a pretty straightforward negotiation.
Alexis Sanchez “England has the best football in the world”
Alexis Sanchez has said that Claudio Bravo has made a good decision to leave Barcelona to join Manchester City as England has the ‘best football in the world.’
Barcelona sporting director brings up Arsenal – was it actually a dig?
The media are implying that because Barcelona's sporting director, Robert Fernandez, brought up Arsenal in relation to footballer fees, he was taking a swipe at them but was he?
What next for Arsenal now Mustafi deal is ‘officially’ dead?
Valencia boss, Pako Ayestaran, has claimed that Shkrodran Mustafi is not for sale so... what on earth do Arsenal do now?
Jeremy Mathieu out for 3 weeks – report
Barcelona defender, Jeremy Mathieu, has been the latest star to be linked with a move to north London. However, it appears that ship has already sailed considering he's reportedly injured.
Arsenal chase Mathieu – report
In a nice turn of events Arsenal are being linked with a move for Barcelona’s Jeremy Mathieu rather than them being linked with one of our players.
Henry worries for Arsenal as Liverpool impress against Barcelona
Thierry Henry claimed that he's worried for Arsenal after Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0 on Friday night.
Opposition watch: Liverpool thrash Barcelona, Milner injured
Liverpool managed to completely tear Barcelona apart on Saturday night during the International Champions Cup clash at Wembley.
Vermaelen set for Roma loan spell, manager confirms talks
It appears that Thomas Vermaelen is about to sign for Roma on a two-year loan.
Friday Arsenal recap – New signing, the latest on Griezmann and Lacazette + more
Friday was a comparatively jam-packed day with deals happening left, right and centre, as well as the usual gossip-guff.
Szczesny would welcome Vermaelen at Roma
Wojciech Szczesny has admitted that he would welcome former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen at Roma.
Liverpool make offer for Vermaelen – report
Liverpool have allegedly made an offer to Barcelona for former Arsenal man, Thomas Vermaelen.
Alex Iwobi: Starting against Barcelona was crazy!
Alex Iwobi has spoken to FourFourTwo about starting for Arsenal against Barcelona, admitting that the feelings were crazy and that he had to keep it a secret.
Tuesday Arsenal recap – Mustafi, Mahrez and Lacazette updates + more
Tuesday came with some pretty big Arsenal gossip updates.
Vermaelen set for Arsenal return? lol
Thomas Vermaelen has been linked with a move back to Arsenal but it doesn't look likely.
Another Arsenal midfielder finds out he’s rubbish without Wenger
Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Song, has signed for Russian club Rubin Kazan after his Barcelona contract was cancelled.
Bellerin glad he left Barca and happy at Arsenal
With Barcelona needing a right-back and Hector Bellerin being amazing, it was inevitable that they would come knocking – or the press would, at the very least, claim they did.
Thomas Vermaelen is Roma-bound – report
The Italian media are reporting that Roma are moving closer to securing the signature of Thomas Vermaelen.
Turan to Arsenal – Over €30m and he’s yours…or something
Sport in Spain believe that Arsenal should be able to purchase Arda Turan from Barcelona for over €30m in what is a very vague guesstimate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.