OSAKA (Reuters) – Speaking softly and thoughtfully to the media, River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo, nicknamed “the Doll” due to his small stature and boyish looks, gives the impression that butter would not melt in his mouth. Behind the innocent exterior, however, lies one of the world’s most astute coaches who River president Rodolfo D’Onofrio […]
OSAKA (Reuters) – Barcelona’s performance at the Club World Cup will affect the rest of their season as they try to win a league, cup and Champions League treble for the second time in a row, defender Javier Mascherano said on Tuesday. Barcelona face Asian champions Guangzhou Evergrande in their semi-final on Thursday and either […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid turned up the heat on champions Barcelona when they fought back to secure a 2-1 win at home to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday as Real Madrid slipped off the pace with a 1-0 loss at Villarreal. Atletico’s battling victory put them level at the top on 35 […]
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – Holders and Spanish league leaders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following Monday’s draw for the first knockout stage. Spanish league leaders Barcelona, chasing a sixth title, prevailed 2-1 in the […]
MADRID (Reuters) – If Atletico Madrid’s 2013 King’s Cup triumph was a shock and their 2013-14 La Liga title a surprise, few would raise an eyebrow if Diego Simeone’s ruthlessly efficient side were to win another major trophy. Atletico have quietly been going about their business while Spain’s big two, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have […]
The Champions league draw for the Round of 16 are out. Arsenal have been drawn against the current title holders FC Barcelona, while their London rivals Chelsea will face Paris, once again whereas the third English team Manchester City are drawn against Dynamo Kyiv. The runners-up from last year’s competition also have a tough tie ahead […]
FC Barcelona have landed in Asia to contest for their fourth trophy of the season. The Blaugranas have had a memorable year as they completed an unprecedented second treble – a feat never achieved in the history of the game. Luis Enrique led his men in red and blue to the La Liga title, the […]
By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) – Angry Barcelona coach Luis Enrique blamed stupid mistakes after the La Liga pacesetters threw away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. Barca have drawn their last two games in La Liga and could see Atletico Madrid draw level with them […]
By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona let a two-goal lead slip with late strikes from Lucas Perez and Alex Bergantinos giving Deportivo La Coruna a 2-2 draw in La Liga on Saturday. A Lionel Messi free kick and a bullet strike from Ivan Rakitic put Barca comfortably in control but they eased up in […]
Catalan giants Barcelona have had yet another successful year in 2015, here's taking a look at the things that really clicked for the team this time around.
