Champions League winner Rafael Benitez and former Barcelona star Paulinho have arrived back in China after being locked out by coronavirus, but now face 14 days’ quarantine and an indefinite wait for the season to begin. About a third of…
Messi scores as Barcelona return with win
Barcelona scored 66 seconds into their return to action as Lionel Messi completed a comfortable 4-0 win at Mallorca in La Liga. Arturo Vidal headed the opener and former Middlesbrough striker Martin Braithwaite added his first for the club before…
La Liga threatens quarantine for players who breach health guidelines
The president of Spain’s La Liga says players could be forced to go into quarantine as the season restarts after its coronavirus-induced suspension, following reports that Barcelona’s Nelson Semedo had breached strict health protocol. Barcelona said on Thursday that Portuguese…
Messi’s Barcelona exit clause expires
Lionel Messi’s Barcelona exit clause, which could have seen him leave the Nou Camp for free this summer, has expired. The clause – part of the four-year deal that the Argentina star signed in 2017 – expired on Sunday May…
Barcelona blasted for selling $20 face masks as fans accuse club of cashing in on COVID
Barcelona fans are being given the chance to recreate the look of their heroes by buying replicas of masks that the club’s squad and coaching staff are wearing to training – but fans say the products are capitalizing on COVID-19.…
Chelsea handed major boost in bid to sign Barcelona youngster Xavier Mbuyamba
Chelsea have been handed a major boost in the race to sign Xavier Mbuyamba after the highly-rated youngster was told he was surplus to requirements by Barcelona. The Catalan giants signed the 18-year-old from Dutch side MVV Maastricht last year…
Alex Song reveals he left Arsenal for Barcelona for money
Alex Song has admitted he left Arsenal for Barcelona for the money and ‘didn’t give a f***’ about his playing time at Camp Nou. The 32-year-old spent seven seasons with the Gunners, making over 200 appearances for the north London…