When Bayern Munich’s manager, Julian Nagelsmann, was asked about Barcelona’s business in the transfer window, he had this to say about the Catalans. “The only club that has no money but buys every player they want. I do not know how. It’s kind of crazy.” This has been the burning question that has pervaded the …
Just two weeks ago, it was all smiles at the newly christened Spotify Camp Nou as it appeared as if Barcelona were truly back from the dead. Somehow despite the club’s existing financial difficulties, Joan Laporta and co were able to land top names from the market to bulk up Xavi Hernandez’s squad for the …
Financial troubles are synonymous with FC Barcelona as of late, as the Catalans have been left with dry pockets as a result of horrific mismanagement. Being an extremely popular club, their troubles have since become the talk of the football world, with every aspect of the club’s operations now being inspected under the public lens. …
It is no secret that FC Barcelona have been in financial peril as of late. The Spanish heavyweights have had an immense fall from grace, largely due to atrocious mismanagement by former President, Josep Bartomeu. The prospects of mega-money signings have become far-fetched as a result, and the Blaugrana have even had trouble balancing their …
On the back of a 15 game unbeaten streak and with club legend Xavi at the helm, the pieces finally looked to be falling in place for FC Barcelona. Unfortunately, their recent fixtures have been doused in off-field controversy, and eventually ended in defeats. The first one came against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. …
Barcelona’s struggles are far from over, but the club’s operations with regard to expanding its infrastructure have begun on a smooth note. Board members of the Catalonia based club led by Joan Laporta recently approved project ‘Espai Barca’ – an ambitious scheme that entails $1.7 billion worth of renovation of the iconic Camp Nou stadium. …
The iconic Camp Nou stadium recorded its lowest ever attendance in 20 years during the weekend clash against Deportivo Alaves, with a shockingly low 37,278 fans making it to the venue which has a staggering capacity of over 99,000. To put things into perspective, the turn-out was higher, at 39000+, for their game against FC …
Lionel Messi turned super sub on Saturday as Barcelona decimated 10-man Real Betis 5-2 at the Camp Nou. It was rare appearance on the bench for Lionel Messi but not for long as the legend came on as a second half substitute following an injury to Ansu Fati. With fans not allowed inside the stadium, …
The Champions League semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool was always going to be a cagey affair. Both the teams have previously won 5 Champions League titles and will be going after their 6th one. A tie of such intensity will obviously attract a lot of attention towards both the teams and their respective managers. …