Xavi Hernandez has said he's ready to manage Barcelona and that having to coach former teammate Lionel Messi would be a "privilege" and not a problem. The Al Sadd coach was strongly linked with the Barca job this summer before president Joan Laporta decided to stick with Ronald Koeman. Xavi, 41, says he has had no contact with Laporta since he took office in March, but confirmed he is open t...Full Story »

The Argentine star has expressed interest in a move to MLS in the past and could be heading for Florida in 2023Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas believes his side will be able to land Barcelona star Lionel Messi in the future. Messi's contract with Barcelona will expire at the end of this month and the club is desperately trying to tie down the 33-year-old to a new deal. Various reports have sta...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly open to offers on 18 first-team stars. Barcelona are reportedly in a world of financial trouble this summer and will listen to offers for 18 of their first-team players. Club president Joan Laporta has apparently listed just five stars who are completely off the table. Barcelona have been completing blockbuster transfers for many years but they are now fearing the puni...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola recently enjoyed a round of golf with former Barcelona teammate and current head coach Ronald Koeman, and the Manchester City boss is convinced that the Dutchman is the right man to lead the Blaugrana in the coming season. The City coach was full of praise for Koeman's job in his first season in the dugout at the Camp Nou and believes he deserves a second campaign to prove his w...Full Story »

The Real Madrid forward could call it a day this summer Bale playing golf MARCA Gareth Bale's best days as a Real Madrid player came under Carlo Ancelotti, with the Italian getting the very best out of the Welshman in his first spell at the club. Now that Ancelotti has returned, many tipped Bale to shine again, but he might not get the chance to play under him. Beyond his reluctance to wear t...Full Story »

Emerson's agent, Frederico Pena, met with Barcelona directors this Thursday to discuss a two-year extension to the right-back's contract at the club. This will keep the Brazilian - whose rights Barcelona fully acquired from Real Betis earlier this week - at the Camp Nou until 2026. As the club have done with other players, their plan is to reduce his current wages and defer that money to late...Full Story »

The Dutchman will be given the chance to see out his contract at Camp Nou, despite a mixed first year at the helm Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will continue in his position as head coach for the 2021-22 season. Koeman has just completed his first full campaign in charge at Camp Nou, having initially been drafted in to succeed Quique Setien in the dugout l...Full Story »