Barca – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:33:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Barca – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Manchester City Must Be Perfect Against Barca – Pep https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-must-be-perfect-against-barca-pep/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:01:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146287 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his players must keep their discipline and produce the “perfect” performance to beat Barcelona in the Champions League at Eastlands on Tuesday. Guardiola’s side lost 4-0 in their Group C encounter against the Spanish giants at the Nou Camp on October 19 –- their fifth defeat in as [...]

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]]> Stones Is Good Enough For Barca – Owen https://www.theinfostride.com/stones-is-good-enough-for-barca-owen/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:50:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130758 Former England striker Michael Owen has defended John Stones in the wake of recent criticism and believes the Everton centre-back is good enough to play for Barcelona. The 22-year-old is widely regarded as one of England’s most promising defenders and was heavily linked with a big-money move to Chelsea ahead of the 2015-16 campaign. A [...]

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]]> La Liga Title Race Firmly In Barca’s Hands – Suarez https://www.theinfostride.com/la-liga-title-race-firmly-in-barcas-hands-suarez/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 03:22:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126457 Having scored four and provided three assists as Barcelona roared back into form with an 8-0 thrashing of Deportivo la Coruna in midweek, Luis Suarez has refused to contemplate any other outcome than Barca retaining their La Liga title. The Catalan giants lead Atletico Madrid solely thanks to their superior head-to-head record with Real Madrid [...]

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]]> Slumping Barca Must Bounce Back – Luis Enrique https://www.theinfostride.com/slumping-barca-must-bounce-back-luis-enrique/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:09:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125715 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique admitted his side are suffering a slump in form after a third defeat in four games saw them dumped out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid. Antoine Griezmann struck twice for Atletico in a 2-0 win Wednesday to seal their passage to the last four at Barcelona’s expense for the [...]

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]]> Barca Reach Club World Cup Final https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-reach-club-world-cup-final/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 21:17:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113510 Barcelona strolled into Sunday’s Club World Cup final as Luis Suarez scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Guangzhou Evergrande. Barca saw Lionel Messi ruled out shortly before the match with renal colic while Neymar, who has just recovered from a groin injury, also played no part, but Luis Enrique’s European champions enjoyed [...]

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]]> Chelsea Sign Pedro from Barcalona | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-sign-pedro-from-barca-sports/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:12:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/chelsea-sign-pedro-from-barca-sports/ Chelsea has announced the signing offrom Barcelona on a four-year deal. Pedro is a product of Barca’s La Masia academy and has  scored 39 goals in 326 appearances since his debut in 2008. He made 50 appearances last season and won his third Champions League winner’s medal with the Baulgranas same season. The winger, who could also [...]

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]]> Transfer Coup: Chelsea Reach Agreement With Barca Over Pedro | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/transfer-coup-chelsea-reach-agreement-with-barca-over-pedro-sports/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:03:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/transfer-coup-chelsea-reach-agreement-with-barca-over-pedro-sports/ Pedro Rodriguez is in London ahead of a possible move to Premier League champions Chelsea. The 28-year-old has long been linked with Manchester United, with the side’s executive vice-president Ed Woodward traveling to Barcelona on Monday to try and put paid to what had become an overdue negotiation with the Spanish champions. Pedro is flying [...]

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]]> ‘Luis Suarez Brings More Than Just Goals’ https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-suarez-brings-more-than-just-goals/ Mon, 04 May 2015 20:49:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=82371 After a slow start at Barcelona, Luis Suarez now has a strike rate comparable to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while his selfless style has also helped instill a spirit of camaraderie within their deadly attack. . In recent seasons, Barca’s play was emphasised by their short-passing football but now it is the ruthlessness of [...]

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]]> Messi, Suarez, Neymar Lead Barcelona Rout Of Getafe https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-suarez-neymar-lead-barcelona-rout-of-getafe/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:16:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81728 Barcelona’s star front three of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar brought up multiple of goals in all competitions as the Catalans moved five points clear at the top of La Liga with a stunning 6-0 humbling of Getafe on Tuesday. . All three were on target inside 28 minutes as Messi opened the scoring [...]

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]]> Messi, Neymar Guide Barcelona To Vital Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-neymar-guide-barcelona-to-vital-victory/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:12:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81281 Neymar and Lionel Messi were on target as Barcelona produced a fantastic first 45 minutes performance to take a huge step towards the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Saturday. . The visitors dominated from the off and two goals in eight minutes sealed the win as Neymar and [...]

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]]> Barca Get Bayern, Juve To Battle Real Madrid https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-get-bayern-juve-to-battle-real-madrid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-get-bayern-juve-to-battle-real-madrid/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:09:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81157 Barcelona will be given the chance to avenge their 2013 humbling by Bayern Munich after being put up against the Germans again in the Champions League semifinal draw on Friday which also pitted holders Real Madrid against Juventus. . Bayern thrashed Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate two years ago before going on to beat Borussia Dortmund [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-get-bayern-juve-to-battle-real-madrid/feed/ 1 Messi Tries To Forget 2014’s Troubles https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-tries-to-forget-2014s-troubles/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:16:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=80383 Four-time World Player of the Year and counting Lionel Messi has admitted that he struggled to overcome injuries in Barcelona’s first trophyless campaign for six years last season. . As well as the disappointment at club level, Messi suffered the devastation of losing the World Cup final with Argentina and saw Cristiano Ronaldo defeat him [...]

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]]> Valencia Test Awaits FC Barcelona https://www.theinfostride.com/valencia-test-awaits-fc-barcelona/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:10:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=80381 Barcelona have little or no time to relax after a stunning win over Paris Saint-Germain in midweek as the Catalans continue their quest for a treble continues when Valencia visit the Camp Nou on Saturday. . Luis Enrique’s men all but secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions League with a 3-1 dismantling [...]

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]]> Iniesta Sufferes Bruised Pelvis https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-sufferes-bruised-pelvis/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:00:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=80374 Barcelona midfield maestro Andres Iniesta could miss Saturday’s La Liga game at home to Valencia after tests on Thursday showed he suffered a bruised pelvis in Wednesday’s 3-1 Champions League win at Paris St Germain. . Iniesta had to be taken off for Xavi eight minutes into the second half of the quarterfinal, first leg [...]

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]]> Suarez And Neymar Destroy PSG https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-and-neymar-destroy-psg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-and-neymar-destroy-psg/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2015 03:59:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=80182 Luis Suarez scored a fantastic 2nd-half double as Barca appeared to crush Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League dream for another year with a 3-1 quarterfinal, first leg win at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. . The visitors’ star-studed attack made their class count as Neymar solemlly converted from a Lionel Messi assist in the 18th [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-and-neymar-destroy-psg/feed/ 1 Clasico Clincher, My Best – Suarez https://www.theinfostride.com/clasico-clincher-my-best-suarez/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:42:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=77919 Luis Suarez has labelled his El Clasico winner as “the most important goal” of his Barcelona career. . The former Liverpool star trapped a long punt from Dani Alves and fired past Iker Casillas in the 55th minute to put Barca 2-1 up against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. . And it was enough [...]

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]]> Ramos Urges Madrid To Focus On Positives https://www.theinfostride.com/ramos-urges-madrid-to-focus-on-positives/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=77573 Real Madrid should focus on the positives from Sunday’s 2-1 La Liga defeat at Barcelona and remember there is still a long way to go until the end of the campaign, according to centre-back Sergio Ramos. . Real’s defeat in the ‘Clasico’ at the Nou Camp, their third reverse in their last four outings in [...]

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]]> UEFA Charges Barca Over Fan Banner https://www.theinfostride.com/uefa-charges-barca-over-fan-banner/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:32:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=77561 Uefa has charged Barcelona over fans showing an “illicit banner” at Camp Nou during a Champions League win against Manchester City. . Uefa announced the incident on Friday but did not give details. Barcelona won 1-0 on Wednesday to advance from the round of 16 on a 3-1 aggregate score. . Uefa says its disciplinary [...]

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]]> Hart Is A Phenomenon – Messi https://www.theinfostride.com/hart-is-a-phenomenon-messi/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:10:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76955 Lionel Messi was in the unusual position of having to laud one of his opponents for once as Joe Hart produced a sensational performance, albeit to no avail, as Barcelona eliminated Manchester City from the Champions League on Wednesday. . Hart made 10 saves on the night to restrict Barca to a 1-0 victory thanks [...]

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]]> Barca Riding High Before Manchester City, ‘Clasico’ https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-riding-high-before-manchester-city-clasico/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:59:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76834 Treble-chasing Barcelona are exactly where they want to be as they prepare for two matches this week that could make or break coach Luis Enrique’s first season in charge. . Barca have won 16 of their 18 matches in 2015, their only blemishes defeats to Real Sociedad and Malaga in La Liga, and are in [...]

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]]> Vermaelen Targets Return To Action Next Month https://www.theinfostride.com/vermaelen-targets-return-to-action-next-month/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:48:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76831 Barcelona’s Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen is on track to return to action next month after being unable to make his debut for the club due to a hamstring tear that needed surgery. . Vermaelen got injured at last year’s World Cup in Brazil, before he signed for Barca, prompting some to question why the club [...]

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]]> Neymar Brace As Barca Reach Cup Final https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-brace-as-barca-reach-cup-final/ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:35:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=75430 Barcelona eased into their fourth Copa del Rey final in five years as they completed a 6-2 aggregate win over Villarreal with a 3-1 win at El Madrigal on Wednesday. . Neymar had missed a penalty in Barca’s 3-1 first leg win three weeks ago, but made amends after just three minutes when he turned [...]

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]]> Real Madrid ‘s Stumble Promises Fiery ‘Clasico’ https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-s-stumble-promises-fiery-clasico/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:06:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=75243 Real Madrid’s draw at home to Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday not only cut their lead over second-placed Barcelona to two points but also means the ‘Clasico’ in three weeks time is likely to have added piquancy. . Real and Barca each have two more domestic league games before the clash at the Nou [...]

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]]> Luis Enrique Unfazed By Suarez Petulance https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-enrique-unfazed-by-suarez-petulance/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:28:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=75141 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique refused to be drawn on Tuesday over Luis Suarez’s petulant reaction to being substituted in the weekend win over Granada. . Suarez, who scored one goal and was involved in the other two in a 3-1 victory over the Andalusian side, was clearly not happy as he walked off the pitch [...]

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]]> ‘Barcelona Must Forget Malaga Meltdown’ https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-must-forget-malaga-meltdown/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:55:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74403 Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has said his side must put their shock 1-0 defeat to Malaga behind them as soon as possible with a huge Champions League clash against Manchester City to come on Tuesday. . Juanmi pounced on an error from Dani Alves to score the only goal of the game at the Camp [...]

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]]> Messi Is An Alien – Enrique https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-is-an-alien-enrique/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:22:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74311 Ahead of a landmark 300th La Liga appearance, Lionel Messi drew glowing praise from Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique. Luis Enrique paid tribute to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi ahead of his 300th La Liga appearance, describing the forward as “from a different planet.” . The Argentina captain has been the flag bearer for Barcelona for [...]

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]]> City Still In Awe Of Europe’s Big Guns https://www.theinfostride.com/city-still-in-awe-of-europes-big-guns/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:54:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74202 Manchester City had the perfect opportunity to prove they belong with Europe’s elite on Tuesday but the Premier League champions blew it. . A 2-1 loss to Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium barely hinted at the disparity on the pitch. . While City will go to the Nou Camp next month for the second leg [...]

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]]> Failed Messi Penalty Could Be ‘What If’ Moment https://www.theinfostride.com/failed-messi-penalty-could-be-what-if-moment/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:29:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74144 If Barcelona fail to secure their eighth consecutive Champions League quarter-final appearance, Lionel Messi’s failed penalty at Manchester City on Tuesday could well prove their “what if” moment. . Barca were leading 2-1 in the last 16, first leg at the Etihad Stadium thanks to a Luis Suarez brace when Messi stepped up to take [...]

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]]> Suarez Double Sinks Man City https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-double-sinks-man-city/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:26:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74141 Manchester City suffered from deja vu as Luis Suarez’s double gave Barcelona a 2-1 first leg lead in a Champions League last 16 tie at the Etihad although Lionel Messi’s late penalty miss left the door ajar on Tuesday. . In a repeat of last season’s round of 16 first leg at the Etihad, Barcelona [...]

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]]> Man City Aim To Break New Ground By Beating Barca https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-aim-to-break-new-ground-by-beating-barca/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:42:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74059 Manchester City have been on a steep learning curve in the Champions League but Tuesday’s last 16 first-leg clash with four-times European kings Barcelona offers a chance to show they are now serious contenders. . Last season’s exit at the identical stage also against Barca, 4-1 on aggregate, revealed City’s shortcomings in a squad good [...]

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]]> Suarez To Return To England In Style https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-to-return-to-england-in-style/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:17:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73958 Luis Suarez will have another chance to justify the massive fee Barcelona paid for him Tuesday when he returns to England to face Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 . The history of football is full of players weighed down by a massive price tag, and this is currently the case with [...]

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]]> FC Barcelona Agree TV Rights Deal https://www.theinfostride.com/fc-barcelona-agree-tv-rights-deal/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:05:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73264 Barcelona has everything in place in agreement to sell the rights to screen their La Liga matches next season to a unit of Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, ending a long-standing collaboration with broadcaster Mediapro. . The deal was rubber-stamped at a Barca board meeting on Monday and Telefonica will also take over the running of [...]

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]]> Barca Boss Reiterates Tax Fraud Denial https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-boss-reiterates-tax-fraud-denial/ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:43:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73086 Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu reiterated at a court appearance on Friday that neither he nor the club intentionally committed tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar. . Bartomeu was a vice president under former president Sandro Rosell when Neymar was signed in 2013 and he the club have been accused of defrauding the [...]

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]]> Iniesta Doubtful For Barca’s Game v Levante https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-doubtful-for-barcas-game-v-levante/ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73051 Barcelona may be without midfielder Andres Iniesta for Sunday’s La Liga game at home to Levante (4pm GMT) after the Spain international missed training on Saturday due to a bout of flu. . “The FC Barcelona first team trained on Saturday morning after having the day off on Friday,” Barca said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.es). [...]

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]]> Messi Hat-Trick Fires Barca, Atletico Beaten https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-hat-trick-fires-barca-atletico-beaten/ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:29:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73028 Lionel Messi marked his 300th La Liga appearance with his 31st Barcelona hat-trick as the Catalans moved within a point of Real Madrid at the top of the table with a 5-0 win over Levante. . However, champions Atletico Madrid remain seven points off the top in third after losing 2-0 at Celta Vigo. . [...]

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]]> Bartomeu In Court Over Neymar Signing https://www.theinfostride.com/bartomeu-in-court-over-neymar-signing/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:37:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72755 Josep Maria Bartomeu, president of Spanish giants Barcelona, was interrogated Friday by National Court judge Pablo Ruz about alleged tax evasion in the signing of Brazilian forward Neymar from Santos in 2013. . Also indicted is Bartomeu’s successor Sandro Rosell, who stepped down as Barca president in January 2014 because of the case. Rosell and [...]

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]]> Former Bayern, Barca Coach Udo Lattek Dies https://www.theinfostride.com/former-bayern-barca-coach-udo-lattek-dies/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:31:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72525 Udo Lattek, the most successful Bundesliga coach of all time and one of a select few managers to win all three major European club competitions, has died at the age of 80. . Lattek, who helped catapult Bayern Munich to the top of European football in the 1970s and coached Borussia Moenchengladbach and Barcelona among [...]

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]]> Levante Next In Line To Be Crushed By Barcelona https://www.theinfostride.com/levante-next-in-line-to-be-crushed-by-barcelona/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:34:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72436 With injury-plagued Real Madrid stuttering, Barcelona appear to be hitting their stride at just the right time and coach Luis Enrique is convinced they can maintain their focus through to the end of the season. . Barca’s 3-1 success in Wednesday’s King’s Cup semifinal, first leg against Villarreal at the Nou Camp was their 10th [...]

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]]> ‘Man City Have Nothing To Fear Against Barca’ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-have-nothing-to-fear-against-barca/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:30:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72321 Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero said Barcelona are not the formidable force of recent seasons and the English Premier League side will face them without fear in their Champions League last 16 clash. . The Argentine says that the reported problems at the Catalan club after the Christmas break, including an alleged bust-up between coach [...]

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]]> Suarez Shine As Barcelona Seal Cup Win https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-shine-as-barcelona-seal-cup-win/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:23:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72268 Luis Suarez had the Barcelona fans chanting his name after he set up Lionel Messi to score the opening goal in a 3-1 victory for the record winners in their King’s Cup semifinal, first leg at home to Villarreal on Wednesday. . Uruguay forward Suarez won possession in the Villarreal half in the 41st minute [...]

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]]> Suarez Shines In Barcelona Cup Win https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-shines-in-barcelona-cup-win/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:19:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72264 Luis Suarez had the Barcelona fans chanting his name after he set up Lionel Messi to score the opening goal in a 3-1 victory for the record winners in their King’s Cup semifinal, first leg at home to Villarreal on Wednesday. . Uruguay forward Suarez won possession in the Villarreal half in the 41st minute [...]

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]]> Neymar’s Transfer Suspect Named https://www.theinfostride.com/neymars-transfer-suspect-named/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:18:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=70947 A Spanish judge has named Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu a suspect in a tax fraud probe regarding the signing of Brazil striker Neymar. . In a court statement released on Tuesday, National Court judge Pablo Ruz accepted the request of a state prosecutor from the day before, to include Bartomeu in the ongoing investigation [...]

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]]> Barca Want Deal With Qatar For ‘Many Years’ https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-want-deal-with-qatar-for-many-years/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:58:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=70779 Barcelona’s vice-president on Wednesday appeared to contradict the club’s boss by claiming that the Catalan giants want to retain a sponsorship deal with Qatar for “many, many more years”. . Javier Faus said the club had “zero problems” with either the shirt sponsor, Qatar Airways, or the Gulf state itself, which has come under fire [...]

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]]> Barca Considering Ending Qatar Sponsorship https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-considering-ending-qatar-sponsorship/ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:59:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=69788 The president of Barcelona says the Spanish club is considering ending its lucrative shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar because of concerns over social issues in the Gulf state. . Josep Maria Bartomeu said in an interview on Catalan radio Tuesday that Barcelona was “looking at alternatives to Qatar,” pointing out that the contract ends in [...]

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]]> Barca Boss Slams Fifa Over Ban https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-boss-slams-fifa-over-ban/ Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:44:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=69782 Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes Fifa regulations concerning under-age player transfers needs to be revised and that current rules would have prevented Lionel Messi from joining the club. . The Catalan side have been banned from signing players during this transfer window and the next one for breaking the rules over the signing of [...]

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]]> Barcelona Putting Off-Pitch Woes Behind https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-putting-off-pitch-woes-behind/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:51:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=69026 Barcelona’s recent strong run is helping the club put a series of off-field problems behind them and suggests they may be starting to move up the gears at exactly the right stage of the season. . Wednesday’s 1-0 King’s Cup quarterfinal, first leg win at home to Atletico Madrid was Barca’s fifth victory in a [...]

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]]> Messi And Ronaldo Score For Their Respective Clubs https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-and-ronaldo-score-for-their-respective-clubs/ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:57:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=68549 Real Madrid ensured they will top La Liga at the midway point of the season when Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice in a 3-0 win at Getafe on Sunday before Lionel Messi’s hat-trick helped Barcelona win 4-0 at Deportivo La Coruna. . The world’s two best players were once again in scintillating form but champions Atletico [...]

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]]> Neymar Scores Twice As Barca Crush Elche https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-scores-twice-as-barca-crush-elche/ https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-scores-twice-as-barca-crush-elche/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2015 23:07:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=67762 Neymar’s double helped Barcelona cruise to a 5-0 victory in the first leg of their King’s Cup last 16 tie against Elche on Thursday to ease the pressure on coach Luis Enrique. . The Brazilian put the Catalan club ahead after 34 minutes when he fired home following a well worked move and after that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-scores-twice-as-barca-crush-elche/feed/ 1 Barca Prepare To Ride Out Choppy Waters https://www.theinfostride.com/barca-prepare-to-ride-out-choppy-waters/ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:15:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=67615 Barcelona bowed to the dual pressures of boardroom strife and fan discontent on Wednesday when president Josep Maria Bartomeu called elections for the end of this season. . The Catalan club were due to hold a presidential vote in 2016 but Bartomeu brought the elections forward a year amid widespread dissatisfaction with his running of [...]

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]]> Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen completes Barca move https://www.theinfostride.com/germany-goalkeeper-marc-andre-ter-stegen-completes-barca-move/ Thu, 22 May 2014 15:31:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44210 Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was officially presented as a Barcelona player on Thursday after signing a five-year contract at the Camp Nou. The 22-year-old arrives from Bundesliga club Borussia Moenchengladbach on a deal worth a reported…

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