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Slot, Flick, Motta and De Zerbi: Four blockbuster matches present new coaches’ biggest tests yet

Slot, Flick, Motta and De Zerbi: Four blockbuster matches present new coaches’ biggest tests yet

Incredible, isn’t it? Every summer, Europe’s top five leagues input their clubs’ names into a machine so mythical you’re left with the impression it’s carried around in a locked suitcase by a boffin who has been handcuffed to it. The fixture computer, in reality a dull laptop, uses an algorithm to randomly draw up the […]

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Aitana Bonmati exclusive: Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or winner tells it like it is

Aitana Bonmati exclusive: Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or winner tells it like it is

When Aitana Bonmati won the Ballon d’Or last year, it brought a global spotlight to a player whose genius was crying out to be recognised. Even now, it would be hard to argue that there is a better female footballer on the planet. Over the past 16 months, Bonmati has won the Champions League twice

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Barcelona's Nico Williams interest has a limit

Barcelona's Nico Williams interest has a limit

Nico Williams has officially become a target for Barcelona, following President Laporta’s announcement on Monday that the club can afford to pursue the Athletic Club forward. The player’s arrival has been a dream for both the president and Hansi Flick to strengthen the team, but the main concern was whether Barcelona had the financial capability

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Barcelona looking for another Gavi and already have a target: Who is Javi Guerra?

Barcelona looking for another Gavi and already have a target: Who is Javi Guerra?

Barcelona‘s primary goal for the upcoming summer transfer window, which starts in less than a month, is to strengthen the midfield pivot position. The Barcelona hierarchy have several names on the list, but no decision has been made yet. There are many players with different characteristics and varying costs, and until the available budget is

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Xavi bids farewell to Barcelona: I leave proud and with a clear conscience

Xavi bids farewell to Barcelona: I leave proud and with a clear conscience

Xavi spoke at his final pre-match press conference as Barcelona coach on Saturday. The 44-year-old has left the door open to return to the Catalan club in the future and admitted that he didn’t expect an exit like this. Xavi stated that he has gone through some complicated days, but that he leaves proud and

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Xavi: It's never easy to leave the club of your life, but I'm very proud

Xavi: It's never easy to leave the club of your life, but I'm very proud

Xavi is going through one of the hardest days of his professional life. Joan Laporta informed him earlier today that he was dismissing him and that he won’t be Barcelona coach next season. The Catalan coach wanted to say goodbye to the azulgrana family in a statement that he posted on his social networks, in

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