Barcelona Archives

Call the super-agent! How Arda Turan might try to get his career on track | Jonathan Liew

by el-admin - January 17, 2020 08

At first Mino Raiola was surprised by the sound of his phone ringing. The fact that it was 1am was not the surprising part: as a football agent constantly on the move he had long since grown used to being called at all sorts of strange hours. Usually it would

Soccer’s Money League: Ridiculous ads that make cash for the top 10 clubs

Premier League

by el-admin - January 14, 2020 013

After Ronaldo was spotted wearing an iPod Shuffle, Anthony Richardson takes a look at some iconic retro items. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers' head all feature in the Exploding Heads' resolutions for 2020. The world's biggest clubs need more than just on-pitch success to make the big

Why my club could sign: Bayern Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz

Premier League

by el-admin - January 14, 2020 08

With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We're profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player's strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the

New year, new Espanyol? Barcelona draw offers hope at last | Sid Lowe

by el-admin - January 6, 2020 020

“Maybe I’m a masochist,” Abelardo Fernández had said and maybe that explains everything: it explains why they called and why he came; it might even explain why this could just work. That, at least, is the hope and at least there is hope now. The noise had just about died

Liverpool and Premier League players dominate FIFA 20 team of the year

Premier League

by el-admin - January 6, 2020 019

Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Liverpool and

Barcelona frustrated by Wu Lei’s late equaliser as Espanyol fight back

by el-admin - January 5, 2020 021

There were three minutes to go and Espanyol were heading for another defeat against Barcelona when the Chinese striker Wu Lei appeared to bring new hope for a new decade, guiding his shot past Neto. Espanyol are still bottom, four points from safety, and they still have not won at

Messi’s domination, Ronaldo’s dancing, Man United’s decline: It’s the Toe Poke review of 2019!

Premier League

by el-admin - December 30, 2019 027

The Exploding Heads present some baffling items available in Premier League club stores this holiday season. The Football Agents share their top charitable gift ideas for the players they represent. While Lionel Messi was reclaiming his crown as the world's best player in 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo still managed

Dozens hurt as Catalonia independence protesters clash with police at Barcelona match

by el-admin - December 26, 2019 029

Masked protesters set bins on fire and threw rocks and glass bottles at police who responded with foam bullets in a street near Camp Nou stadium as Barcelona and Real Madrid faced off Wednesday in the first clásico of the season. Forty-six people were lightly injured in the clashes, including eight

Transfer Talk: Coutinho tempted by Man Utd, Spurs, Chelsea amid Barca’s Neymar pursuit

Premier League

by el-admin - December 24, 2019 018

January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Coutinho tempted by Premier League return Philippe Coutinho has admitted he could be tempted by a return to the Premier League if Bayern Munich do not take

Power Rankings: Liverpool still on top as Barcelona tumble down the top 10

Premier League

by el-admin - December 19, 2019 024

Joao Castelo-Branco and Mark Ogden break down Liverpool's win vs. Monterrey to reach the Club World Cup final. The European champions and Premier League leaders are still Shaka Hislop's No. 1 spot, while Barcelona's slump has them falling well down the order. Dropping out: Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Marseille Agree?