Ernesto Valverde – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 27 May 2025 14:17:22 +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 Ernesto Valverde – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 The Plan Is To Keep Nico Williams At Athletic Club Beyond This Summer – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/the-plan-is-to-keep-nico-williams-at-athletic-club-beyond-this-summer-ernesto-valverde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-plan-is-to-keep-nico-williams-at-athletic-club-beyond-this-summer-ernesto-valverde/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 13:30:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=427452 Athletic Club manager, Ernesto Valverde has come out to send a strong message to Real Madrid about its Nico Williams pursuit. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Athletic Club assumes Nico Williams will still be at the club next season, so the current [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-plan-is-to-keep-nico-williams-at-athletic-club-beyond-this-summer-ernesto-valverde/feed/ 0 Real Madrid Vs Manchester City Is Still Very Even – Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-vs-manchester-city-is-still-very-even-valverde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-vs-manchester-city-is-still-very-even-valverde/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:30:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375339 Real Madrid midfielder, Federico Valverde has backed his club to get a result at the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League tie. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if he is not happy that Real Madrid couldn’t secure [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-vs-manchester-city-is-still-very-even-valverde/feed/ 0 I Won’t Be Joining The Saudi Pro League Anytime Soon – Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-be-joining-the-saudi-pro-league-anytime-soon-valverde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-be-joining-the-saudi-pro-league-anytime-soon-valverde/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366883 Real Madrid forward, Fede Valverde has come out to hail former team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo for the rapid progress of the Saudi Pro League. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the players the league have been signing in recent times show that football is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-be-joining-the-saudi-pro-league-anytime-soon-valverde/feed/ 0 I’ll Only Consider EPL Clubs If My Game Time Reduces At Real Madrid – Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-only-consider-epl-clubs-if-my-game-time-reduces-at-real-madrid-valverde/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-only-consider-epl-clubs-if-my-game-time-reduces-at-real-madrid-valverde/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:12:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355059 Rumoured Liverpool target, Federico Valverde has come out to suggest that he could seek a transfer if the day comes that his game time at Real Madrid is reduced. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has heard reports about several EPL offers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-only-consider-epl-clubs-if-my-game-time-reduces-at-real-madrid-valverde/feed/ 0 I Will Not Compare Ernesto Valverde And Quique Setien – Busquets https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-compare-ernesto-valverde-and-quique-setien-busquets/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:22:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245493 Barcelona midfielder, Sergio Busquets refused to compare Ernesto Valverde with Quique Setien after his club’s recent victory under their new manager. Sergio loved the performance from the players but refused to be drawn into comparisons between the playing style of both managers. According to him, every coach has his unique style and his special way [...]

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]]> I Wish Barcelona Luck For The Future – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-barcelona-luck-for-the-future-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:08:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244929 Ernesto Valverde has a message for the fans after his sack as Barcelona manager. According to him, it was a very demanding job and the next manager should be ready for a very tough role in the coming years. He also thanked the fans for the love they showed him when he was in charge. [...]

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]]> Barcelona Set To Sack Ernesto Valverde, Hire Xavi https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-set-to-sack-ernesto-valverde-hire-xavi/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:42:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244839 Barcelona legend, Xavi will be the next manager of Barcelona, according to reports, with Ernesto Valverde’s tenure at Camp Nou set to come to an end. The ex-midfielder has been in talks with Barca general director Oscar Grau and technical secretary Eric Abidal in recent days and the deal is set to be sealed. No [...]

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]]> Messi And Suarez Have A Perfect Understanding – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-and-suarez-have-a-perfect-understanding-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:12:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242023 Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has hailed Lionel Messi for being amazing vs Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Argentine netted and provided 2 assists in his 700th game for Barcelona, who sealed top spot in Group F after the 3-1 win at Camp Nou. Speaking after the game, Valverde hailed Lionel, who [...]

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]]> Ernesto Valverde Is Too Dull For Barcelona – Marc Crosas https://www.theinfostride.com/ernesto-valverde-is-too-dull-for-barcelona-marc-crosas/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:29:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240403 Barcelona is now a dull team because they are a reflection of their coach, according to ex La Masia academy graduate, Marc Crosas. Barcelona are yet to hit expected heights in 2019-20 and, even if they still top the La Liga, 3 losses have been suffered through just 11 games. The Spanish giant have also [...]

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]]> Messi’s Argentina Recall Is Not A Barcelona Setback – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messis-argentina-recall-is-not-a-barcelona-setback-ernesto-valverde/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 20:31:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240244 Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has said he does not see Lionel Messi’s recall to the Argentina national team as a set back for the Spanish club. Lionel was banned and fined $50,000 by CONMEBOL 4 months ago for accusing the governing body of corruption after Argentina’s Copa America semi-final defeat to hosts Brazil. Messi had [...]

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]]> Messi’s Commitment To Barcelona Cannot Be Doubted – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messis-commitment-to-barcelona-cannot-be-doubted-ernesto-valverde/ Sat, 14 Sep 2019 03:59:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237483 Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde has said Lionel Messi’s comments about his Barcelona future have been blown out of proportion, and there is no doubt that the Argentine is fully committed to the club. Messi penned a four-year contract in 2017, but the agreement includes a clause which gives him the option of leaving on a [...]

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]]> I Will Not Risk Messi Vs Athletic Bilbao On Sunday – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-risk-messi-vs-athletic-bilbao-on-sunday-ernesto-valverde/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:48:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236778 Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde has said Lionel Messi will not be risked for Barca’s opener against Athletic Bilbao on Friday. The Argentine has been excluded from the squad list after injuring himself in training last week. He missed the club’s tour of the United States and has not played in any of Barca’s five preseason [...]

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]]> Ernesto Valverde Will Remain Barcelona Manager – President https://www.theinfostride.com/ernesto-valverde-will-remain-barcelona-manager-president/ Wed, 29 May 2019 23:19:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233595 Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that Ernesto Valverde will still be at the club next season despite reports that he was about to be sacked. Josep disclosed that he has always maintained that Valverde will continue as manager and he willl coach the Spanish giants for the third year running. Ernesto Valverde had [...]

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]]> I Am Not Under Any Pressure At Barcelona – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-not-under-any-pressure-at-barcelona-ernesto-valverde/ Sat, 25 May 2019 14:30:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233373 Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has shared that there has been too much discussions on his future and he wants it to stop as he prepares his team for the Copa del Rey final against Valencia. Barca can wrap up a second consecutive double under Valverde by beating Valencia in Seville on Saturday, but reports are [...]

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]]> I Will Not Talk About Griezmann Before We Sign Him – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-talk-about-griezmann-before-we-sign-him-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 19 May 2019 02:03:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232987 Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde has revealed that he will discuss how Antoine Griezmann will fit into his team only after the deal is done, not before. Griezmann, 28, announced he would exit Atletico Madrid earlier this week and has played his final game for the club in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Levante. Manchester City and [...]

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]]> Messi Is The Reason Barcelona Keeps Dominating – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-is-the-reason-barcelona-keeps-dominating-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:31:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231649 Lionel Messi won the La Liga title for Barcelona yesterday and Ernesto Valverde has said the forward is the real reason Barca cannot stop dominating in Spain. Messi’s second-half goal vs Levante sealed the 26th title for Barca in the club’s history, and it is Lionel Messi’s 10th. Valverde said, “Obviously Messi is at the [...]

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]]> Messi Was Rattled At Old Trafford – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-was-rattled-at-old-trafford-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:20:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231078 Barcelona boss, Ernesto Valverde has broken down why superstar Lionel Messi had an underwhelming performance during the first leg of the UCL quarter-final against Manchester United last week. Despite the victory, Messi had a very quiet game as he was left with minimal impact after effective marking from Chris Smalling and Scott McTominay. A nasty [...]

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]]> Barcelona Must Be Careful With Manchester United – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-must-be-careful-with-manchester-united-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:11:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231077 Barcelona boss, Ernesto Valverde is of the opinion that Manchester United “have something special at the end of games” ahead of the UCL quarterfinal second leg clash at the Camp Nou. Barcelona currently have a 1-0 lead from the first leg at Old Trafford, but Valverde is insisting that the tie is far from over. [...]

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]]> Barcelona Is Focusing On La Liga, Not UCL – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-is-focusing-on-la-liga-not-ucl-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:08:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230314 Barcelona boss, Ernesto Valverde has revealed that his boys are focusing on the La Liga than the UCL, because the Champions League competition can betray you in few minutes. Barca are 10 points clear of second place Atletico Madrid, whom they are set to face on Saturday, and begin their Champions League quarterfinal tie with [...]

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]]> Ernesto Valverde Signs New Barcelona Contract https://www.theinfostride.com/ernesto-valverde-signs-new-barcelona-contract/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 04:58:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227141 Ernesto Valverde just signed a one-year contract extension with Spanish giants Barcelona, ending speculations that he could exit the club in the summer. This means the manager is set to remain in charge of Barca next season plus an option for him to extend for another year. His words, “I am really happy,” “I’m grateful [...]

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]]> Dembele, Coutinho Cannot Play Together – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/dembele-coutinho-cannot-play-together-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:37:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223453 Ernesto Valverde said it’s not a problem finding room for both Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho as he finds ways to fit Barcelona’s two most expensive signings into the same side. The two were both regulars at the start of the season, but Valverde has preferred to use either one or the other since bringing [...]

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]]> I Don’t Understand How Messi Finished 5th In Ballon d’Or Vote – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-understand-how-messi-finished-5th-in-ballon-dor-vote-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:44:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222560 Lionel Messi’s fifth-place finish in the 2018 Ballon d’Or vote was “absurd,” Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said of the Spanish champions’ Argentina forward on Tuesday. Real Madrid’s Croatia midfielder Luka Modric took the prize on Monday in Paris after winning the Champions League and being named player of the tournament at the 2018 World Cup [...]

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]]> Dembele Was Masive Against Villarreal – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/dembele-was-masive-against-villarreal-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:20:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222413 Ernesto Valverde challenged Ousmane Dembele to maintain his form after the France forward impressed in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday. Dembele started Barca’s first nine games of the season but has been in and out of the side since he was dropped for the Champions League game at Tottenham in October. His professionalism [...]

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]]> Messi Should Make Ballon d’Or Podium – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-should-make-ballon-dor-podium-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:59:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222329 Ernesto Valverde is shocked that Lionel Messi is not set to feature on the Ballon d’Or podium for the first time since 2006. France Football will announce 2018’s winner of the prestigious individual award — given to the best player in the world over the course of the calendar year — on Monday. The final [...]

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]]> Rafinha Is Out For Barcelona Till Next Season – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/rafinha-is-out-for-barcelona-till-next-season-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:05:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222005 Barcelona could turn to the transfer market in January after losing midfielder Rafinha to injury for the rest of the season, according to manager Ernesto Valverde. Rafinha, 25, injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee against Atletico Madrid on Saturday and will undergo surgery next week. The Brazil international has made eight appearances so [...]

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]]> Messi Might Be Fit For Inter Milan – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-might-be-fit-for-inter-milan-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 01:34:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220222 Lionel Messi could return to action as soon as Tuesday, coach Ernesto Valverde said after the Blaugrana’s 3-2 victory at Rayo Vallecano. The win was Barca’s third straight without Messi, who is currently out with a broken bone in his right arm. However, Valverde told reporters after the match that Messi could be back for [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Is Still Dangerous – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-is-still-dangerous-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:39:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=219642 Ernesto Valverde has said the absence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a Clasico for the first time in 11 years takes none of the gloss away from Sunday’s match. Ronaldo left Madrid in the summer to join Juventus, and Messi fractured a bone in his arm last weekend against Sevilla, ruling him out [...]

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]]> Suarez Is Fit To Play Against Sevilla – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/suarez-is-fit-to-play-against-sevilla-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 01:50:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=219113 Luis Suarez and Sergi Roberto are fit for Barcelona’s triple-header against Sevilla, Inter Milan and Real Madrid this week but they still have problems in the middle of defence. Samuel Umtiti remains sidelined for the foreseeable future with a knee problem, while Thomas Vermaelen will miss the next six weeks with a hamstring injury picked [...]

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]]> Barcelona’s Dropped Points Is Difficult To Explain – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelonas-dropped-points-is-difficult-to-explain-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:20:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217721 Ernesto Valverde was at a loss to explain Barcelona’s shock defeat to Leganes on Wednesday as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end at Butarque. It extended Barca’s mini-slump after they were held by Girona at the weekend at Camp Nou, which saw their four-game winning streak in the league come [...]

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]]> I Feel Backed By Barcelona – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-backed-by-barcelona-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:59:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217468 Ernesto Valverde has insisted he still feels supported by the club after coming in for criticism in the wake of an unexpected midweek loss to Leganes. However, talk over a new deal has been replaced by discussions over his short-term future following a disappointing week which saw Barca give up their 100 percent start to [...]

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]]> Barcelona Controlled The Leganes Game – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-controlled-the-leganes-game-ernesto-valverde/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:54:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217287 Ernesto Valverde was at a loss to explain Barcelona’s shock defeat to Leganes on Wednesday as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end at Butarque. It extended Barca’s mini-slump after they were held by Girona at the weekend at Camp Nou, which saw their four-game winning streak in the league come [...]

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]]> Losses Happen In Football – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/losses-happen-in-football-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:48:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217173 Ernesto Valverde was at a loss to explain Barcelona’s shock defeat to Leganes on Wednesday as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end at Butarque. It extended Barca’s mini-slump after they were held by Girona at the weekend at Camp Nou, which saw their four-game winning streak in the league come [...]

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]]> I Don’t Say Anything To Barcelona Critics – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-say-anything-to-barcelona-critics-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:15:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216903 Ernesto Valverde has said he is not thinking about renewing his Barcelona contract despite having less than 12 months to run on his existing terms. “I have a contract at the moment and I have the option to extend it by a further year,” he told a news conference on Saturday. “But you know how [...]

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]]> Barcelona Must Be Careful Vs Huesca – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-must-be-careful-vs-huesca-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 19:41:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214864 Ernesto Valverde said Jordi Alba must use the disappointment of being left out of the Spain squad on Friday as motivation to earn a recall. “Jordi has to manage [the disappointment] in the same way other players have to manage it: by working hard and focusing on his game and on [Barcelona],” Valverde said in [...]

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]]> Rakitic Is A Fundamental Player For Barcelona – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/rakitic-is-a-fundamental-player-for-barcelona-ernesto-valverde/ Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:54:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214214 Ernesto Valverde warned Barcelona against selling Ivan Rakitic in the final week of the transfer window amid reports Paris Saint-Germain will offer €90 million for the midfielder. However, Diario Sport have claimed the Croatia international is considering a double-your-wages offer from PSG, adding that Barca could be tempted to cash in given the money on [...]

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]]> Messi Can Still Surprise Us – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-can-still-surprise-us-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:37:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214065 Lionel Messi put World Cup disappointment with Argentina behind him to kick off the new season with a bang, scoring twice in Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Alaves at Camp Nou on Saturday. The forward’s first goal, Barca’s 6,000th in La Liga (he also scored their 5,000th in 2009) was delivered under the Alaves wall and [...]

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]]> I Want Messi To Pull The Rabbit From The Hat Daily – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-messi-to-pull-the-rabbit-from-the-hat-daily-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:22:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213974 Lionel Messi put World Cup disappointment with Argentina behind him to kick off the new season with a bang, scoring twice in Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Alaves at Camp Nou on Saturday. The forward’s first goal, Barca’s 6,000th in La Liga (he also scored their 5,000th in 2009) was delivered under the Alaves wall and [...]

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]]> I Want Two Goalkeepers At Barcelona – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-two-goalkeepers-at-barcelona-ernesto-valverde/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:25:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212903 Ernesto Valverde has appealed for Jasper Cillessen to stay at the club after the Dutch goalkeeper admitted he does not know what his future holds. Cillessen said earlier this summer that he wants to play more than 10 games a season and he looks set to remain the second choice to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at [...]

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]]> I Want Jasper Cillessen To Remain At Barcelona – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-jasper-cillessen-to-remain-at-barcelona-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 05 Aug 2018 22:13:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212737 Ernesto Valverde has appealed for Jasper Cillessen to stay at the club after the Dutch goalkeeper admitted he does not know what his future holds. Cillessen said earlier this summer that he wants to play more than 10 games a season and he looks set to remain the second choice to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at [...]

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]]> UCL Exit Was Unexpected – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/ucl-exit-was-unexpected-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 03 May 2018 17:20:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206173 Ernesto Valverde was relieved more than anything as his side finally sealed their 25th La Liga title on Sunday with four games to spare. Unbeaten in the league this season, it had long been a question of when not if Barca would get their hands on the La Liga trophy. “When you’re chasing something for [...]

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]]> One Bad Day Can Knock You Out Of The CL – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/one-bad-day-can-knock-you-out-of-the-cl-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 01 May 2018 14:34:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205990 Ernesto Valverde was relieved more than anything as his side finally sealed their 25th La Liga title on Sunday with four games to spare. Unbeaten in the league this season, it had long been a question of when not if Barca would get their hands on the La Liga trophy. “When you’re chasing something for [...]

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]]> La Liga Is The Most Difficult Competition To Win – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/la-liga-is-the-most-difficult-competition-to-win-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:09:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205916 Ernesto Valverde was relieved more than anything as his side finally sealed their 25th La Liga title on Sunday with four games to spare. Unbeaten in the league this season, it had long been a question of when not if Barca would get their hands on the La Liga trophy. “When you’re chasing something for [...]

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]]> Messi Makes The Difficult Things Look So Easy – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-makes-the-difficult-things-look-so-easy-ernesto-valverde/ Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:36:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205470 Ernesto Valverde has said he’d have “given his arm” for the touch of his team’s captain Andres Iniesta after the veteran graced what could be his last final for the club with a goal in Saturday’s evening’s 5-0 Copa del Rey final dismantling of Sevilla. Barca completely steamrolled Sevilla to win a fourth consecutive Copa [...]

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]]> I’ll Give My Arm For Andres Iniesta’s Touch – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-give-my-arm-for-andres-iniestas-touch-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 01:40:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205389 Ernesto Valverde has said he’d have “given his arm” for the touch of his team’s captain Andres Iniesta after the veteran graced what could be his last final for the club with a goal in Saturday’s evening’s 5-0 Copa del Rey final dismantling of Sevilla. Barca completely steamrolled Sevilla to win a fourth consecutive Copa [...]

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]]> Lionel Messi’s Injury Might Not Be Serious – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/lionel-messis-injury-might-not-be-serious-ernesto-valverde/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:29:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203926 Ernesto Valverde hopes Lionel Messi’s hamstring injury is not serious with the forward due to undergo tests on the injury when he returns from international duty on Thursday. Valverde said the problem is ongoing and that Messi played through the pain in Barca’s game against Athletic Bilbao two weekends ago, but he’s not overly concerned. [...]

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]]> I Want To Finish This La Liga Season Unbeaten – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-finish-this-la-liga-season-unbeaten-ernesto-valverde/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:49:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203439 Thoughts in Barcelona have turned towards an unbeaten league campaign after goals from Paco Alcacer and Lionel Messi earned a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Alcacer and Messi were both on target inside the opening 30 minutes as Barca wrapped up the three points with an assured first-half display. Ernesto Valverde’s side are [...]

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]]> Barcelona Can Win The Treble – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-can-win-the-treble-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:16:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203211 Thoughts in Barcelona have turned towards an unbeaten league campaign after goals from Paco Alcacer and Lionel Messi earned a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Alcacer and Messi were both on target inside the opening 30 minutes as Barca wrapped up the three points with an assured first-half display. Ernesto Valverde’s side are [...]

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]]> I Am Always Ready To Help My Players – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-always-ready-to-help-my-players-ernesto-valverde/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:31:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202629 Ernesto Valverde has hailed Andre Gomes’ bravery for speaking out about his struggles at Barcelona and has insisted the midfielder is ready to face Chelsea on Wednesday if called upon. “It was very brave for Andre to admit how he was feeling, especially in such a public manner,” Valverde said at a news conference on [...]

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]]> Andre Gomes Is Very Brave – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/andre-gomes-is-very-brave-ernesto-valverde/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:29:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202495 Ernesto Valverde has hailed Andre Gomes’ bravery for speaking out about his struggles at Barcelona and has insisted the midfielder is ready to face Chelsea on Wednesday if called upon. “It was very brave for Andre to admit how he was feeling, especially in such a public manner,” Valverde said at a news conference on [...]

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]]> Iniesta Might Be A Risk For Chelsea – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-might-be-a-risk-for-chelsea-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:04:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202141 Barcelona will make a late decision on whether captain Andres Iniesta is fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday, coach Ernesto Valverde has confirmed. “It’s clear when a match like this arrives, a player tends to risk,” Valverde said on Tuesday. “What we have to decide is whether the risk is excessive.” [...]

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