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Luis Suarez lifts lid on Barcelona exit as true cause of transfer comes to light
In a 6-year spell that produced some of the most electrifying goal-scoring exploits that thrilled football fans throughout the world, Luis Suarez was one of Barcelona’s most consistent performers at the Nou Camp but claims he “deserved some respect” after the unsavoury manner in which he was shown the exit after having earned multiple honours for the club. ‘El Pistolero’ has blasted Barcelona for coldly shoving him out of the club in the summer due to concerns he was “too old”, with it having been made clear to the 34-year-old when he returned for pre-season training that he had no future ahea...
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‘Everyone sees me as a Barcelona coach’ – Xavi responds to talk of Camp Nou return
Blaugrana legend Xavi Hernandes admits wanting to head back to his Catalan roots at some stage, but that he is not looking to oust Ronald Koeman from his role as the current Barcelona coach. Acknowledging that “everyone sees me as a Barcelona coach”, the Camp Nou legend admits that it’s part of his long-term plans to return to his roots in Catalunya. Fresh speculation has intensified pertaining to further change in the Barcelona dugout on the back of another Champions League humbling for the Blaugrana as they were simply outclassed 4-1 by Kylian Mbappe-inspired PSG in the last-16 first leg kno...
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“I don’t know how much longer I can hold out!” – Neymar
Brazilian star Neymar will be out of action for next month after picking up an injury in a cup match for Paris Saint-Germain against Caen, according to a report in Diario AS, and this significantly impacts both legs of PSG’s Champions League last 16 clash with Neymar’s former club, Barcelona. Unhappy with his situation, the Brazilian took to social media to vent his frustrations. “The sadness is great, the pain is immense and the crying is constant,” he wrote. “Once again I will stop for a while from doing what I love the most in my life, which is football. “It saddens me a lot to have to list...
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Messi pips Ronaldo to ‘Player of the Decade’ title
Barca talisman Lionel Messi has pipped his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo to be named as the Player of the Decade. The Argentine star surpassed the Portuguese icon in the vote for the best footballer between 2011 and 2020 in a ranking by the IFFHS – the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, as per Diario AS. Both players had full domination over player awards spanning the decade, leading their sides to multiple championship titles within that timeframe – Messi with six league titles, two Champions League crowns and five domestic cup titles while Ronaldo garnered four ...
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Mbappe idolises Ronaldo and would love to join Real Madrid
Having shared a dressing room with Kylian Mbappe for several seasons, former teammate Jese believes the France ace would be a perfect fit at the Bernabeu. According to his former team-mate in the French capital, Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe would jump at the chance to join Real Madrid especially since the PSG ace’s future has been called into question regularly in recent months, as talks to extend his contract at Parc des Princes have made little progress. The 22-year-old forward’s current deal expires at the end of the 2021-22 season, and if negotiations do not prosper PSG would be forced ...
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Messi and former Barca teammates named best South American players of the last decade
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), as per Marca, has named Barcelona star, talisman and lynchpin, Lionel Messi, as one of the top three South American players of the last decade alongside two of his former club team mates at the Catalan club. Messi’s former strike partner Neymar has also made the list, but their other erstwhile compatriot who completed the most-feared attacking MSN trident between 2014 and 2017, Luis Suarez, didn’t make the cut. Sharing the prestigious podium with Messi and Neymar is former Sevilla and Blaugrana right-back, Dani Alve. The ...
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Minamino ‘showed that he can help us’ after debut goal for Saints
Ralph Hasenhuttl insisted Takumi Minamino’s Saints debut “showed that he can help us” after getting off the mark at the first attempt. The Japanese international rifled home what proved to be a consolation effort after 30 minutes, during the St Mary’s side’s 3-2 defeat to Newcastle. Minamino started for the visitors after signing on loan from Liverpool late on transfer deadline day. Asked about the Osaka-born star’s display, Hasenhuttl said: “For Taki it’s good. I think it’s always good when you come in and immediately score. It was a fantastic goal, I think. “He showed in some other movements...
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Fiery Griezmann inspires Barcelona to thrilling Cup comeback against Granada
The Catalans came from two goals down to win a riveting tie 5-3 after extra time. Antoine Griezmann prevailed to bring a heavily besieged Barcelona back from the brink of imminent defeat on Wednesday as the Catalans finally beat Granada 5-3 after extra-time to win a riveting cup tie and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Barca looked all but done in at Los Carmenes when Granada led 2-0 with two minutes of normal time remaining but a determined Griezmann found the extra gears to score one goal in the 88th minute and then set up Jordi Alba for a dramatic equaliser in the 92nd. Revitalised, Grie...
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Jurgen Klopp’s honest admission after third consecutive loss at Anfield
Spurred on by their victory just days after beating Tottenham 1-0 at the Amex, Brighton continued their upsurge with Steven Alzate’s second-half goal sufficient to seal their second victory over Liverpool since 1984. The win, and fourth consecutive clean sheet, lifts the Seagulls into 15th, ten points above the relegation zone. Liverpool are now visibly rattled having suffered two back-to-back home league games losses, following the defeat against Burnley. Which also means Liverpool have failed to defend their turf in three consecutive games at Anfield for the first time since October 1984. “B...
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Di Maria’s wife told him to stay on even as chef at PSG if Messi were to join
PSG star Angel Di Maria was told by his wife to remain at the club even if it meant being as the chef should Lionel Messi move to Paris Saint Germain. With Messi fully in the cross-sights of PSG, the other players which are reaching the end of their contracts have slid ever so slightly underneath the radar with the Barca talisman’s Argentine compatriot Angel Di Maria being one of them. Former Real Madrid and Manchester United winger Di Maria is reaching the end of the deal he inked back in 2018 and could leave the French capital. Transfer journalist for Fabrizio Romano has suggested that a num...
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