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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Sergio Gonzalez defends Real Valladolid pitch
Real Valladolid boss Sergio Gonzalez defends the state of the pitch at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla.Aug 26, 10:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F31%2Fernesto-valverde.jpg "Ernesto Valverde in charge of Barcelona on May 6, 2018")
Ernesto Valverde blasts Real Valladolid pitch
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde backs up Gerard Pique's claim that Real Valladolid's pitch is a hazard following their La Liga clash.Aug 26, 10:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fpaco-alcacer.jpg "Paco Alcacer in action for Barcelona on December 5, 2017")
Report: Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer on verge of Borussia Dortmund move
Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer is reportedly on the verge of signing for German giants Borussia Dortmund on an initial loan deal.Aug 25, 12:55
Borussia Dortmund considering move for Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer?
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly contemplating a move for Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer, who is expected to leave Camp Nou before the end of the month.Aug 21, 10:29
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: "Hopefully we will improve"
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde concedes that his side were not at their best against Alaves due to the visitors' overly-defensive display.Aug 19, 11:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F33%2Flionel-messi-barcelona.jpg "Lionel Messi celebrates with Jordi Alba after scoring Barcelona's opening goal against Alaves on August 18, 2018")
Ernesto Valverde: "Genius" Lionel Messi still surprises me
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says that "there is still room for Lionel Messi to surprise us" following the superstar forward's latest goalscoring double.Aug 19, 10:58
Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho net in Barcelona win
Spanish champions Barcelona open their 2018-19 La Liga campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves at Camp Nou.Aug 18, 22:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Flionel-messi_3.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018")
Team News: Lionel Messi captains Barcelona in La Liga opener against Alaves
Lionel Messi starts his first La Liga game as Barcelona captain as the Blaugrana's league season gets underway against Alaves at Camp Nou.Aug 18, 19:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F33%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City on August 10, 2018")
Ernesto Valverde coy on Paul Pogba rumours
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde refuses to discuss the possibility of making a move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer.Aug 18, 08:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F32%2Fgerard-pique_1.jpg "Gerard Pique celebrates his equaliser during the Supercopa de Espana between Sevilla and Barcelona on August 12, 2018")
Josep Maria Bartomeu eyes "historic year" at Barcelona
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that the Catalan giants are "entering a new season with lots of excitement and positivity".Aug 16, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F32%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez warms up ahead of the Supercopa de Espana between Sevilla and Barcelona on August 12, 2018")
Ernesto Valverde calls for patience over Luis Suarez
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde defends the recent performances of Luis Suarez and backs the striker to 'gradually get up to speed'.Aug 16, 11:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F33%2Fkoke.jpg "Koke scores Atletico Madrid's fourth goal in their UEFA Super Cup victory over Real Madrid on August 15, 2018")
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo: "We need to change our mindset"
Real Madrid defender Marcelo disagrees that his side need more new players before the end of the transfer window, despite being 'deservedly beaten' by Atletico Madrid.Aug 16, 10:56
Home debutant Malcom nets as Barcelona overcome Boca Juniors
Lionel Messi, Rafinha and new boy Malcom are all on target as Barcelona cruise to a 3-0 win over Boca Juniors to lift the Joan Gamper Trophy.Aug 15, 18:19
Ernesto Valverde hopeful over Jasper Cillessen future
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hopes that Jasper Cillessen will stay with the Spanish champions beyond the end of this summer's transfer window.Aug 14, 12:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fousmane-dembele.jpg "Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona in September 2017")
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: 'Ousmane Dembele has great qualities'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde praises winger Ousmane Dembele, who netted the winner as the Catalan giants defeated Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup.Aug 13, 10:26
Ousmane Dembele stunner sees Barcelona triumph
Ousmane Dembele scores a spectacular winner as Barcelona claim the 2018 Spanish Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in Morocco.Aug 12, 21:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F32%2Fchopsticks_1.jpg "Generic picture of chopsticks in action")
Video: Philippe Coutinho sits on Gerard Pique's toothpicks
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique plays a toothpick-related prank on teammate Philippe Coutinho.Aug 12, 21:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018")
Team News: Lionel Messi captains Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup
Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona for the first time since being named as the club's new captain in their Spanish Super Cup clash with Sevilla.Aug 12, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fandre-gomes.jpg "Andre Gomes in action for Barcelona in the Champions League on March 14, 2018")
Everton land Andre Gomes on loan from Barcelona
Everton complete the season-long loan signing of midfielder Andre Gomes from Barcelona.Aug 9, 16:11
Everton to sign Andre Gomes from Barcelona?
Everton are said to be weighing up a late move for Barcelona outcast Andre Gomes.Aug 9, 07:58
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde urges "calm" over Ricard Puig
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde attempts to keep supporters' expectations in check following calls for young midfielder Ricard Puig to start against Sevilla next week.Aug 5, 19:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fjasper-cillessen-netherlands.jpg "Netherlands' Jasper Cillessen celebrates during a friendly against Portugal on March 26, 2018")
Ernesto Valverde: 'I want Jasper Cillessen to stay'
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde offers Jasper Cillessen assurances over his future at Camp Nou by saying that he wants the goalkeeper to stay at the club.Aug 5, 13:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Farturo-vidal.jpg "Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich on December 2, 2017")
Ernesto Valverde: 'Arturo Vidal can do very well at Barcelona'
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says that he is excited about the arrival of midfielder Arturo Vidal to the club.Aug 4, 15:07
Barcelona 'join Arturo Vidal hunt'
Barcelona reportedly join the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan in the race for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal.Aug 2, 13:12
Barcelona to demand £27m for Paco Alcacer?
Barcelona reportedly decide that they are willing to sell Paco Alcacer - who has been linked with clubs in England and Spain - for a fee in the region of £27m.Jul 31, 15:59
Barcelona 'keen to bring in Steven N'Zonzi from Sevilla'
A report claims that Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, previously linked with a trio of Premier League clubs, is wanted by Barcelona.Jul 31, 14:32
Ernesto Valverde to keep Thomas Vermaelen at Barcelona?
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde will reportedly prevent defender Thomas Vermaelen from leaving Camp Nou this summer.Jul 30, 10:37
Ernesto Valverde pleased with Barcelona debutants
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hails the performances of summer arrivals Arthur, Clement Lenglet and Malcom in Saturday's pre-season friendly with Tottenham Hotspur.Jul 29, 19:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fchristian-eriksen_1.jpg "Christian Eriksen in action for Spurs on April 14, 2018")
Barcelona get the better of Tottenham Hotspur on penalties after draw
Barcelona claim a 5-3 penalty shootout victory against Tottenham Hotspur after the two sides play out a 2-2 draw in the International Champions Cup.Jul 29, 08:34
Ernesto Valverde: 'More signings are likely'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that his club "are likely" to make more signings this summer.Jul 28, 17:25
Barcelona 'unwilling to offload Ousmane Dembele to Chelsea'
A report claims that Ousmane Dembele will remain at Barcelona following a bright start to pre-season, ruling out speculation of a move to Chelsea.Jul 22, 15:11
Andre Gomes 'left out of Barcelona's pre-season squad'
Andre Gomes is left out of the Barcelona squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, according to a report.Jul 13, 14:47
Everton hold interest in Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer?
Everton reportedly hold an interest in signing out-of-favour Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer during the summer transfer window.Jul 7, 09:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Filkay-gundogan.jpg "Ilkay Gundogan in action for Germany on June 8, 2018")
Report: Ilkay Gundogan still on radar of Barcelona
A report claims that Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan is one of a number of midfield targets being eyed up by Barcelona.Jul 5, 13:05
Arsenal 'lead race for Andre Gomes'
Arsenal lead the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes this summer, according to a report.Jul 4, 11:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fbrazil_2.jpg "Neymar, Willian and Paulinho celebrate during Brazil's international friendly with Austria in June 2018")
Barcelona considering Paulinho sale to fund move for Chelsea midfielder Willian?
Barcelona will reportedly consider the sale of Paulinho if it boosts their chances of pushing through a move for Chelsea midfielder Willian.Jul 2, 08:48
Valencia 'want to re-sign Andre Gomes on loan'
Valencia are interested in re-signing unsettled midfielder Andre Gomes on loan from Barcelona this summer, according to a report.Jun 26, 09:24
Report: Barcelona's Andre Gomes on Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers radar
Barcelona and Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League duo Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jun 15, 19:45
Barcelona 'want £50m Ilkay Gundogan as Andres Iniesta replacement'
Barcelona reportedly identify Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as a potential replacement for Andres Iniesta and are willing to offer £50m for the German.Jun 15, 09:12
Thomas Vermaelen 'to be offered new Barcelona contract'
Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly set to be offered a one-year extension on his current Barcelona contract, which expires at the end of next season.Jun 10, 18:35
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