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Barcelona fear that they will be priced out of a move for Tottenham ace

It is being reported in the English media that Barcelona fear being priced out of a move summer for Tottenham’s flying winger, Gareth Bale. The Daily Mirror is reporting that Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and Continue reading Barcelona fear t...

Barcelona considering audacious summer swoop on Chelsea

Reports in The Daily Mirror are claiming that Chelsea defender David Luiz has emerged as a shock summer target for Spanish giants Barcelona. Luiz came in for significant criticism at the start of the season Continue reading Barcelona considering audaci...

Barcelona 4-1 Málaga | La Liga match report

Barcelona's Lionel Messi reached another milestone in his remarkable career when he broke Gerd Müller's 39-year-old record of 67 goals in a season for a European top-flight club, though it could not prevent Real Madrid winning the league title after t...

The Question: why do great teams come to an end?

Pep Guardiola's final season at Barcelona became like a Greek tragedy – the hero aware of his destiny yet unable to avert itFootball has a habit of reminding us of our mortality. The transition from hot young prospect to experienced old hand takes pl...

Guardiola leaving changes nothing, says Mourinho

• Madrid manager 'sends hug' to Barcelona counterpart• 'Guardiola has to do what makes him happiest'Pep Guardiola's decision to step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season will change nothing for Real Madrid, Guardiola's Real counterpart,...

Barcelona beat Rayo to keep Real Madrid’s title celebrations on hold

Barcelona kept Real Madrid's La Liga title celebrations on hold for a few days at least with a crushing 7-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday after Real had cruised to a 3-0 home win over Sevilla.Two days after Pep Guardiola announced his decision to...

Barcelona and the gospel of Guardiola | David Winner

The outgoing Barcelona coach's vision of football has uncanny parallels with early ChristianityA bit like Jesus on the Via Dolorosa, Barcelona's great manager Pep Guardiola has faltered under his heavy burden. "I'm drained," he said at his emotion...

Harry Redknapp admits doubts over Luka Modric’s future at Tottenham

• 'I would be lying if I said I was sure that Luka would stay'• Tottenham manager shrugs off Barcelona interest in BaleThe Tottenham manager, Harry Redknapp, has admitted that Luka Modric may quit the club this summer.Tottenham fought a ferocious b...

Barcelona roll out ‘Pep’s twin’ Tito Vilanova as Camp Nou kingpin

Pep Guardiola's replacement has the support of Barça's players and fans alike, but possibly not José MourinhoThe banner at the Bernabéu proved as prophetic as it was provocative. "Mou," it declared, "tu dedo nos señala el camino." Mourinho, your fi...

Vilanova perfect to replace Guardiola, says Puyol

• 'We all wanted Guardiola to stay on and we told him so'• Spain international happy with new coach Tito VilanovaTito Vilanova is the ideal person to replace Pep Guardiola as Barcelona coach to continue developing the Catalan club's eye-catching br...

Pep Guardiola’s press conference: I need to find myself again

Pep Guardiola's four years at the helm of one of the greatest side in this sport's history wore him down. That was the message garnered from his press conference. The most arresting part was a sort of enigmatic half...

Pep Guardiola’s press conference: I need to find myself again

Pep Guardiola's four years at the helm of one of the greatest side in this sport's history wore him down. That was the message garnered from his press conference. The most arresting part was a sort of enigmatic half...