Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match against England on March 23, 2018
A look at the ups and downs of new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman's coaching career
The 57-year-old played for Barca between 1989 and 1995.
Aug 19, 09:47
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Barcelona appoint Ronald Koeman as new head coach
The Dutchman succeeds Quique Setien in the role.
Aug 19, 09:46
 Donny van de Beek in Champions League action for Ajax in October 2019
Wednesday's Real Madrid transfer talk news roundup: Donny van de Beek, Dayot Upamecano, Cristiano Ronaldo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Real Madrid on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 09:35
 An upset Lionel Messi on July 16, 2020
Wednesday's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, Malang Sarr, Donny van de Beek
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 09:07
 Neymar in action for PSG on July 31, 2020
Josep Maria Bartomeu rules out "impossible" Neymar return to Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been linked with a return to Barcelona, but the Catalan club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu has ruled out a move this summer.
Aug 19, 08:36
 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, David Luiz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 19, 06:57
 An upset Lionel Messi on July 16, 2020
Wednesday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, David Brooks, Jadon Sancho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 06:07
 Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal pictured in January 2020
Barcelona sack sporting director Eric Abidal
Barcelona announce the sacking of sporting director Eric Abidal the day after manager Quique Setien faced the axe at Camp Nou.
Aug 18, 22:08
 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi set to stay at Camp Nou under Ronald Koeman
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu expects Ronald Koeman to take the Barca reins and has dismissed suggestions the Argentinian playmaker would leave.
Aug 18, 21:13
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Bartomeu confirms Ronald Koeman in line to become new Barcelona manager
The Holland coach, who played for Barca between 1989 and 1995, has expressed his interest in replacing Quique Setien.
Aug 18, 19:50
 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match against England on March 23, 2018
Ronald Koeman confirms interest in becoming Barcelona's new manager
Quique Setien was sacked as head coach on Monday evening.
Aug 18, 15:53
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Ronald Koeman affirms nothing has been signed amid Barcelona links
Holland manager Ronald Koeman won four LaLiga titles during his six years as a player at the Nou Camp.
Aug 18, 13:20
 Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets pictured in July 2020
Sergio Busquets 'among players not wanted by Ronald Koeman at Barcelona'
Barcelona stalwart Sergio Busquets is reportedly among a host of high-profile players who could see his future at the club come under threat if Ronald Koeman takes over.
Aug 18, 13:04
 Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal pictured in January 2020
Barcelona 'decide against sacking sporting director Eric Abidal'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reportedly decides against sacking sporting director Eric Abidal in the wake of the club's 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern.
Aug 18, 12:45
 Ousmane Dembele in rare action for Barcelona in November 2019
Manchester United 'line up Barcelona raid for four players'
Manchester United are reportedly planning to raid Barcelona this summer, with Ousmane Dembele, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti all on their wanted list.
Aug 18, 12:24
 Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Espanyol on July 9, 2020
Barcelona 'to enforce wage cuts on players who refuse to leave this summer'
Barcelona are reportedly looking to offload a number of key players in a major summer overhaul and will threaten those reluctant to leave with pay cuts.
Aug 18, 12:11
 Donny van de Beek in Champions League action for Ajax in October 2019
Ronald Koeman 'wants Donny van de Beek as first Barcelona signing'
Prospective new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman reportedly identifies Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as his preferred first signing if he takes over at the club.
Aug 18, 11:46
 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
 Philippe Coutinho in Bundesliga action for Bayern Munich on February 29, 2020
Philippe Coutinho 'could still have Barcelona future after Setien sacking'
Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho could stay at Camp Nou provided he is given the chance to prove himself under La Blaugrana's new manager, according to a report.
Aug 17, 23:00
 Arsene Wenger pictured in February 2019
Arsene Wenger 'offers to take Netherlands job with Ronald Koeman set for Barca'
Arsene Wenger reportedly puts himself forward as a candidate for the Netherlands job, with current manager Ronald Koeman expected to succeed Quique Setien at Barcelona.
Aug 17, 22:47
 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020
Lionel Messi 'would only leave Barcelona for Champions League contenders'
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi will reportedly only leave Camp Nou in the quest for Champions League glory, but clubs will have to fork out €100m for the 33-year-old.
Aug 17, 22:33
 Barcelona boss Quique Setien watches on as his side are dismantled by Bayern Munich on August 15, 2020
Barcelona to appoint Quique Setien replacement "in the coming days"
Holland boss Ronald Koeman is among those linked to the vacant role at the Nou Camp.
Aug 17, 21:05
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Quique Setien sacked: Five leading contenders to take over as Barcelona boss
Quique Setien was dismissed following Barca's embarrassing mauling at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Aug 17, 19:42
 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
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Ronald Koeman 'favourite to be new Barcelona boss'
Ronald Koeman - currently in charge of the Netherlands - is the favourite to replace Quique Setien as Barcelona boss, according to a report.
Aug 16, 18:13
 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
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on November 9, 2019
Barcelona 'consider Pochettino, Koeman as Setien replacements'
Barcelona identify Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman as potential successors to under-fire manager Quique Setien, according to a report.
Aug 14, 22:35
 Geoffrey Kondogbia pictured ahead of a Champions League match for Valencia in November 2019
Preview:Granada vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Granada and Valencia, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 2, 17:01
 Barca players celebrate winning the 1992 European Cup
On this day: Barcelona win first European Cup
Ronald Koeman's freekick in extra-time secured victory at Wembley.
May 20, 07:55
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Holland boss Ronald Koeman feeling "fit as a fiddle" after heart surgery
The 57-year-old has previously managed Southampton and Everton.
May 7, 17:13
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman hospitalised with heart problem
The former Barcelona player is expected to return home on Monday.
May 3, 18:53
 Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong after the match on November 5, 2019
Ronald Koeman: 'Frenkie de Jong playing out of position at Barcelona'
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman suggests that Frenkie de Jong's underwhelming form for Barcelona is due to him being played out of position at Camp Nou.
Mar 25, 19:03
 Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Ronald Koeman reveals Barcelona exit clause delayed until 2021
Ronald Koeman's Barcelona exit clause is delayed until 2021 as a result of the postponement of the European Championships due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Mar 18, 14:51
 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
 New Barcelona manager Quique Setien on January 14, 2020
Quique Setien 'was Barcelona's fourth choice'
Quique Setien was Barcelona's fourth choice to replace Ernesto Valverde as manager, according to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter.
Jan 14, 23:33
 Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi 'agrees to take over at Barcelona next summer'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi reportedly agrees to assume the managerial position from Ernesto Valverde in the summer.
Jan 12, 17:52
 General view of Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park taken November 2017
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Gedson Fernandes, Federico Chiesa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 11, 06:57
 Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich celebrates scoring their first goal against Tottenham Hotspur on October 1, 2019
Saturday's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup: Joshua Kimmich, Sergi Roberto, Carles Alena
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Saturday, January 11.
Jan 11, 06:24
 Xavi celebrates winning the Champions League with Barcelona in June 2015
Barcelona 'offer Xavi two-and-a-half-year deal as manager'
Barcelona executives fly to Qatar to offer former midfielder Xavi a contract to replace Ernesto Valverde as manager, according to a report.
Jan 10, 23:16
 Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde pictured on December 10, 2019
Barcelona 'to wait until summer before sacking Ernesto Valverde'
Barcelona reportedly plan to wait until the end of the season before sacking Ernesto Valverde.
Jan 10, 14:36
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