Barcelona manager Xavi said he is "in permanent contact" with Lionel Messi and would leave the doors open for a return to his boyhood club. WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar was forced to leave Barcelona in 2021 due to the club's financial situation. He subsequently secured a move to Paris Saint-Germain, where he has been involved in 55 goals in 61 matches in all competitions. With his ...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has met with the father of PSG attacker Lionel Messi. The Argentinian's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30. Laporta has always left the door open to his return and last week there was a meeting with Jorge Messi to discuss the situation, according to Tot Costa on Catalunya Ràdio. The information suggests that the Barça chief discus...Full Story »

Barcelona and Sergi Roberto have reached an agreement over a new deal. The base of the negotiation was advanced and only a few details remained to be finalised, which have been solved without major problems, says Sport. The player had already given his 'yes' to the Blaugrana proposal and now all that's left was to set a day to make the announcement public, and sign it posing for the photos. ...Full Story »

Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored just before half time, while Ferran Torres enjoyed a rare run out as Barcelona held off Cadiz. Barcelona broke the deadlock just before the break, with Sergi Roberto finishing from close range after a winding run from Ferran Torres. Lewandowski made it two in first-half stoppage time, lashing the ball into the bottom corner from outside the box. B...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, has said it's unlikely that his son will play for Barcelona again. The Argentina captain joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 after his contract with Barca was not extended because of financial problems. Messi, 35, is in talks to sign a contract extension with PSG, with his current deal set to end in June. Jorge Messi was in Paris on...Full Story »

The father of PSG star Lionel Messi cannot see him returning to Barcelona. Jorge Messi has acknowledged that he does not see his son playing for Barcelona again. "I don't think Leo will play for Barcelona again. We haven't spoken to (Joan) Laporta and there is no offer," the Argentine's father told Sport at El Prat airport. The Catalan president has acknowledged on countless occasions that ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag was infuriated by the officials’ inaction for a poor challenge on star man Marcus Rashford after Manchester United failed to turn dominance into a memorable Europa League win at Barcelona.Thursday’s knockout round play-off first leg lived up to the hype as the resurgent heavyweights went toe-to-toe at the cavernous Nou Camp.United had chances to be ahead at the break, mo...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford lit up the Nou Camp as Manchester United and Barcelona played out a rip-roaring 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League knockout play-off clash.These global giants fought for Champions League glory in the 2009 and 2011 finals, but recent travails mean they are playing away from the continent’s top table as they continue their respective rebuilds.Thursday’s ea...Full Story »

Marcel Sabitzer will play no part in Manchester United's Europa League clash with Barcelona on Thursday Manchester United fans are worried the club might be jinxed after learning Marcel Sabitzer will miss their crunch Europa League clash with Barcelona. The Austrian midfielder has impressed since joining on loan from Bayern Munich last month but United will have to soldier on without him this ...Full Story »

Agent Jorge Mendes has informed Barcelona of Manchester United's interest in Ansu Fati. Sport says Mendes has only limited himself to mentioning the interest of several European teams in the striker, and has frozen the whole issue until the end of the season so as not to interfere with the team's objectives and is convinced that Ansu's situation could turn around. Mendes, who has a great rel...Full Story »

Positive Marquinhos contact update at PSG ‘Just matter of time’… and then PSG will confirm new deal for Marquinhos, it’s almost agreed as expected 🔵🔴 #PSGFour year contract, in place ⤵️🇧🇷 https://t.co/PiQeYj9inq— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 12, 2023 Premier League teams after Arsenal winger Nelson According to Fabrizio Romano, a few u...Full Story »

Tottenham failed with an offer for Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie in January. Sport says Tottenham and former club AC Milan swooped in for the 26-year-old, but the midfielder is not ready to give up on his Barcelona dream so quickly. It comes despite the Ivory Coast midfielder only joining the Catalan giants from in the 2022 summer window, where he signed a four-year deal following the e...Full Story »

Sergi Roberto is has agreed terms with Barcelona over a new deal. The 31 year-old defensive utility has responded 'yes' to Barcelona's proposal to continue for another year, until 2024, with an option for another season depending on variables. The documentation is being processed and in a few days it is expected to be officially announced. A renewal endorsed by the sports area, with Xavi Her...Full Story »

Julian Araujo missed out on a deadline-day move to Barcelona but the Catalans are still hoping to find a way to secure the LA Galaxy defender. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany has said the club are still hopeful of signing Araujo after failing to complete a January move because the club filed the paperwork 18 seconds too late. FIFA subsequently confirmed the transfe...Full Story »

WORLD Cup star Sofyan Amrabat reportedly offered to play for FREE in order to secure a move to Barcelona. The Fiorentina midfielder had his eyes set on a big move after starring for Morocco in Qatar. Amrabat's reputation exploded after a string of brilliant performances for Morocco at the 202 World Cup But a transfer to cash-strapped Barcelona could not done despite Amrabat's best efforts. T...Full Story »

Dani Alves could be forced to pay over £6million in debts Former Barcelona right-back Dani Alves remains in prison after he was arrested on grounds of sexual assault last month. Alves is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Barcelona nightclub Swanky in the early hours of December 31. Alves initially denied the allegations, adding that he was at the club - before claiming they ha...Full Story »

Julian Araujo's big move to Barcelona has fallen through after FIFA ruled that the paperwork to finalize the transfer was submitted too late. Araujo misses out on dream move FIFA reject appeal Defender will remain with Galaxy WHAT HAPPENED? FIFA confirmed on the news on Friday, with Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany saying a system error caused the club to miss the deadline by...Full Story »

LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney says that he expects Julian Araujo's future to be decided soon as FIFA review his proposed transfer to Barcelona. Vanney has optimism over deal Araujo trained alone on Thursday Transfer proposal submitted 18 seconds late WHAT HAPPENED? Araujo trained on his own on Thursday as he remained in transfer limbo as he awaits FIFA's decision on his club future. Barcel...Full Story »

Barcelona's director of football Mateu Alemany claimed a computing error prevented their purchase of LA Galaxy's Julian Araujo. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona looked set to turn interest in LA Galaxy defender Araujo into a concrete deal before the January 31 transfer deadline. GOAL learned that the Catalan giants reached a verbal agreement over a loan deal with an option to buy the 21-year-old, but...Full Story »

Ex-Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin is reportedly set to join Sporting CP from Barcelona, paving the way for Tottenham to sign Pedro Porro. Porro long linked with Spurs move Transfer would create right-back vacancy Bellerin set to fill gap on loan WHAT HAPPENED? Bellerin is thought to be on the verge of completing a loan move to the Portuguese side, according to the Evening Standard, wh...Full Story »