Big Midweek: Man Utd v Milan, Liverpool, Arteta, Messi…

Game to watch – Man Utd v AC Milan This sounds more like a Champions League clash than three of the four ties in the main event this week and this first Europa League meeting between England and Italy’s second-placed sides could be a Thursday night treat. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s absolute head-f*** of a team […]

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Key issues to address for Barcelona’s Joan Laporta: Lionel Messi, wage bill, new signings

Key issues to address for Barcelona’s Joan Laporta: Lionel Messi, wage bill, new signings – originally posted on Sportslens.com Joan Laporta was officially elected as the 42nd president of Barcelona yesterday after receiving 54.28 percent of the votes in his favour. The 58-year-old has taken over the position for the second time, having previously held […]

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Alba and Moriba strike as Barcelona claim another three points in title race

Alba and Moriba strike as Barcelona claim another three points in title race – originally posted on Sportslens.com Barcelona moved within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid following a 2-0 away victory over Osasuna on Saturday. The goalkeepers stole the spotlight in the early stages. Marc-Andre ter Stegen produced a fine stop to […]

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PIque & Braithwaite to the rescue as Barcelona complete another Remontada + Fan Reactions

PIque & Braithwaite to the rescue as Barcelona complete another Remontada + Fan Reactions – originally posted on Sportslens.com Barcelona reached the Copa del Rey final in dramatic fashion after defeating Sevilla 3-0 at the Camp Nou, overturning the two-goal deficit from the first leg. Ronald Koeman’s men had a tough task on their hands […]

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Late drama as Barcelona defeat Sevilla to reach the Copa del Rey final

Late drama as Barcelona defeat Sevilla to reach the Copa del Rey final – originally posted on Sportslens.com Barcelona reached the Copa del Rey final in dramatic fashion after defeating Sevilla 3-0 at the Camp Nou, overturning the two-goal deficit from the first leg. Ronald Koeman’s men had a tough task on their hands heading […]

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Man City respond to rumours of £433m approach for Lionel Messi

Manchester City have responded to rumours that they have made an approach for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to reports. The Argentinian forward was involved in a summer-long dispute with Barcelona. He had his heart set on leaving, but he eventually agreed to remain at the club for now. He argued that there was a […]

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Thiago as Alonso and enjoying Barcelona’s struggles

Send your thoughts on Barcelona schadenfreude and more to theeditor@football365.com.   Xabi Thiago The high line RB Leipzig played was suicidal. Liverpool looked good because they beat the press and could always play it high and long and our attackers were all over it. Alisson looked good with his feet again which was encouraging as he […]

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Martinez: Grealish is the ‘same’ as Messi but ‘with a right foot’

Emiliano Martinez has likened Aston Villa team-mate Jack Grealish to Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. Grealish has six goals and ten assists to his name this season in 21 Premier League appearances for Villa, while Messi has 13 goals and two assists in La Liga. Martinez is probably the best-placed person to make such […]

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5 talking points from Barcelona’s enthralling win over Granada

5 talking points from Barcelona’s enthralling win over Granada – originally posted on Sportslens.com What. A. Game. On Wednesday night, Barcelona qualified for the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a show-stopping 5-3 victory away at Granada after extra time. Things didn’t start well for the Blaugrana, going into half time 1-0 down due […]

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