Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured on June 13, 2020
Messi's future and a squad rebuild - the key issues for Barcelona's new boss
Setien's successor has some big tasks in his in-tray.
Aug 18, 11:46
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured on June 13, 2020
Barcelona confirm Quique Setien axe
The ex-Real Betis boss was only appointed in January.
Aug 17, 19:18
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu appears to confirm Quique Setien sacking
Josep Maria Bartomeu seems to have confirmed the imminent departure of Barcelona head coach Quique Setien on the back of last week's 8-2 loss against Bayern Munich.
Aug 17, 08:05
 Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino prowls the touchline on September 28, 2019
Barcelona's next head coach: Five contenders to replace Quique Setien
Sports Mole looks at five contenders to replace head coach Quique Setien at Barcelona following the club's humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
Aug 16, 11:22
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured on June 13, 2020
Barcelona 'could delay Quique Setien sacking'
Barcelona could wait until next week before announcing the departure of Quique Setien, according to a report.
Aug 15, 22:13
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Napoli in the Champions League on August 8, 2020
What has gone wrong at Barcelona?
The club's recent big-money signings have failed to live up to expectations.
Aug 15, 08:02
 Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi rules out taking Barcelona job in near future
Barcelona's all-time record appearance-maker Xavi rules out taking over as the club's manager anytime soon due to "external noise" surrounding the Catalan giants.
Aug 13, 13:56
 Laurent Blanc in charge of Paris Saint-Germain in May 2016
Barcelona 'to appoint ex-Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc for one season'
Laurent Blanc, out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2016, is reportedly in contention to succeed Quique Setien as Barcelona's next head coach.
Jul 21, 18:13
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Quique Setien 'set to stay at Barcelona after crisis talks'
Barcelona manager Quique Setien will keep his job at the helm "for the time being", according to a report.
Jul 18, 11:43
 Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 6, 2020
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Leganes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga meeting between Athletic Bilbao and Leganes, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 14, 14:21
 Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that Xavi will be Barcelona manager
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that the club's record appearance-maker Xavi will take over as manager "sooner or later".
Jul 13, 07:47
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured on June 13, 2020
Josep Maria Bartomeu gives full backing for Quique Setien to stay on at Barcelona
Under-fire Barcelona boss Quique Setien is assured by president Josep Maria Bartomeu that his job is not under immediate threat.
Jul 7, 12:14
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2020
Lionel Messi 'still stalling over new Barcelona contract'
Lionel Messi still has no immediate intention of extending his contract with Barcelona after being irked by various off-field issues this year, according to a report.
Jul 6, 08:08
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
Barcelona transfer news: Griezmann 'understands situation', Garcia snub, Messi latest
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Sunday, July 5.
Jul 5, 08:50
 Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi 'agrees lucrative deal to take over as Barcelona boss'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi agrees to become the Catalan outfit's new head coach this summer, according to a report.
Jul 4, 18:43
 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in December 2019
Saturday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Vincent Kompany
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Saturday, July 4.
Jul 4, 11:57
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
Barcelona transfer news: Lionel Messi considering exit, Pau Torres competition
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Saturday, July 4.
Jul 4, 10:32
 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in December 2019
Transfer latest: Paul Pogba to sign new Man Utd contract?
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jul 4, 06:57
 Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane on December 18, 2019
Zinedine Zidane responds to Lionel Messi exit rumours
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hopes that the allegedly unsettled Lionel Messi decides to remain at Barcelona.
Jul 3, 11:56
 Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal on February 25, 2020
Friday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Antoine Griezmann, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Dani Ceballos
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Friday, July 3.
Jul 3, 11:34
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
Lionel Messi 'ready to leave Barcelona in 2021'
Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona when his existing deal expires at the end of next season, according to a report.
Jul 3, 08:49
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Report: Barcelona planning to sack Quique Setien at end of season
A report claims that it is now inevitable Barcelona will part company with boss Quique Setien at the end of the season, just half a year after his appointment.
Jun 29, 12:33
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Barcelona players 'lose faith in Quique Setien'
Many members of Barcelona's first-team squad allegedly lose faith in head coach Quique Setien after the club's recent results in La Liga.
Jun 28, 22:20
 Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi confirms he turned down Barcelona job
Barcelona legend Xavi reveals that he turned down an offer to replace Ernesto Valverde in the Camp Nou dugout in January.
May 4, 19:18
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Sergio Aguero expects Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is sure that Argentina teammate and close friend Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona despite falling out with members of the board.
Apr 30, 10:39
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
European roundup: Lionel Messi sends Barcelona back top of La Liga
Victory sent Barcelona back to the LaLiga summit.
Mar 7, 20:07
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Barcelona players 'have lost faith in Quique Setien'
A section of the dressing room at Barcelona have lost faith in head coach Quique Setien, according to a report.
Mar 5, 18:24
 Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong after the match on November 5, 2019
Louis van Gaal: 'Frenkie de Jong should have joined Juventus instead of Barca'
Louis van Gaal claims that Frenkie de Jong should have joined Juventus over Barcelona as the former Ajax man is currently playing out of position.
Mar 3, 16:31
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Rivaldo accuses Quique Setien of making Barcelona too reliant on Lionel Messi
Barcelona legend Rivaldo accuses new boss Quique Setien of making the team too reliant on Lionel Messi and claims that he has not improved things since taking over.
Mar 1, 14:48
 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the match on February 26, 2020
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Feb 28, 17:00
 Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde pictured on December 10, 2019
Ernesto Valverde tips Real Madrid to win La Liga
Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says that Real Madrid are the favourites to win this season's La Liga title.
Feb 14, 19:53
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Eric Abidal casts doubt over future of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi
Sporting director Eric Abidal suggests that it will not be easy for Barcelona to renew the contract of Lionel Messi.
Feb 8, 18:24
 Arturo Vidal pictured for Barcelona in January 2019
Ivan Zamorano expects Barcelona's Arturo Vidal to join Alexis Sanchez at Inter
Chile legend Ivan Zamorano says that he expects Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona for Inter Milan at the end of the season.
Feb 8, 13:09
 Barcelona's Jordi Alba celebrates scoring their fourth goal
Jordi Alba accuses Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal of "throwing shit"
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba joins Lionel Messi in publicly criticising the club's sporting director Eric Abidal following comments about Ernesto Valverde's sacking.
Feb 7, 23:53
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Lionel Messi 'intends to stay at Barcelona'
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reportedly has no intention of leaving the club despite the recent public fallout with sporting director Eric Abidal.
Feb 7, 20:51
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Lionel Messi tells Eric Abidal to "give names" when criticising
Lionel Messi tells Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal to "give names" when criticising the work ethic of players at the Camp Nou.
Feb 4, 21:56
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Two senior Barcelona players 'involved in bust-up'
Two senior players at Barcelona were reportedly involved in a disagreement at training this week after one player was accused of showboating.
Feb 3, 20:51
 Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Quique Setien 'was Barcelona's sixth choice'
Barcelona reportedly appointed Quique Setien as their new manager after being rejected by five other candidates.
Feb 2, 17:52
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Barcelona boss Quique Setien desperate for Lionel Messi to stay
Barcelona boss Quique Setien hopes to "make Lionel Messi so happy that he wants to stay" at Camp Nou beyond the end of next season.
Feb 1, 19:38
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Preview:Barcelona vs. Levante - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Levante, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jan 31, 13:46
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