Setien confident Barcelona is not distracted by off-field issues
4 years, 10 months ago

Setien confident Barcelona is not distracted by off-field issues

The Hindu  

Head coach Quique Setien does not expect Barcelona's focus to waver over a key run of games despite a series of off-field controversies. Barca faces Eibar on Saturday before visiting Napoli in its Champions League last-16 first leg in midweek and then taking on LaLiga title rival Real Madrid in El Clasico on March 1. READ | But Setien is not distracted said ahead of the Eibar game: "You'd think it might affect us, but the reality is it's not like that. Setien was reluctant to discuss the clash with Napoli but was asked about Messi's suggestion in a wide-ranging Mundo Deportivo interview that Barca was not ready to compete for the Champions League this season. "He's come here with a lot of excitement and a lot of desire," Setien said of Braithwaite.

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Barcelona 'set for court battle with Quique Setien after REFUSING to pay out £3.5m on his contract'
3 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona 'set for court battle with Quique Setien after REFUSING to pay out £3.5m on his contract'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are locked in a dispute with former manager Quique Setien over whether to pay out the remaining terms of his contract after he was sacked last August. Barcelona appear to be locked in a bitter row with former manager Quique Setien In a letter to Setien, Barcelona have reportedly said he wasn't good enough to coach the team Barcelona …

Barcelona counts cost of gamble on Quique Setien -Football News -Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona counts cost of gamble on Quique Setien -Football News -Sportstar

The Hindu  

In the wake of Barcelona's 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich to exit the Champions League, Spanish newspaper Sport declared that coach Quique Setien could not remain at the club 'for one more day' after presiding over such a historic humiliation. In a move that seemed to sum up the club's motto of 'More than a Club', last January Barca took …

Now not time to focus on own future: Setien after painful Barca defeat - Football News
4 years, 5 months ago

Now not time to focus on own future: Setien after painful Barca defeat - Football News

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien preferred to avoid discussing whether or not he would remain at the club after Saturday's tortuous 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals but admitted big changes would have to be made. It's such an overwhelming defeat and I'm not just worried about my future, I'm thinking about what an awful defeat this …

Champions League: Barcelona coach Quique Setien says 'too soon' to discuss future after Bayern Munich horror defeat
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Barcelona coach Quique Setien says 'too soon' to discuss future after Bayern Munich horror defeat

Firstpost  

Setien was already under huge pressure, despite only being appointed as the successor to Ernesto Valverde in January, with Barcelona having relinquished the Spanish title on his watch, finishing second to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Barcelona’s embattled coach Quique Setien offered no indication that he would resign in the immediate aftermath of Friday’s 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands …

Champions League: Barca coach Setien unperturbed by future ahead of Napoli clash - Football News
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Barca coach Setien unperturbed by future ahead of Napoli clash - Football News

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is not worried that Saturday's Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Napoli could be his last game in charge of the team. Setien, 61, saw his side surrender the Spanish title to Real Madrid last month, while the tie with Napoli is on a knife edge after the 1-1 draw in Italy …

Champions League: Napoli decider make or break for Setien's Barcelona
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Napoli decider make or break for Setien's Barcelona

The Hindu  

After having three weeks to rest and process its turbulent end to the domestic campaign, Barcelona returns to action in Saturday's Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Napoli, with coach Quique Setien's future on the line. The Argentine's outburst was interpreted as a swipe against Setien, who had never managed a team in the Champions League until he …

Barcelona president backs Setién, sees Xavi as future coach
4 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona president backs Setién, sees Xavi as future coach

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s club president has not lost faith in coach Quique Setien, while leaving the door open for Xavi Hernŕndez as a future coach. Josep Bartomeu told Spanish sports daily Sport in an interview on Saturday that “at no moment did we think about a coaching change” despite Barcelona’s poor finish to the Spanish league season. Like Arturo Vidal said, he …

'It's my Home, Would be a Dream': Coaching Barcelona Remains Xavi Hernandez's 'Primary Goal'
4 years, 5 months ago

'It's my Home, Would be a Dream': Coaching Barcelona Remains Xavi Hernandez's 'Primary Goal'

News 18  

Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, says his "primary goal" is to coach Barcelona where he won a host of trophies, but he is focused on his current job.Xavi also said he was "fine" after testing positive for coronavirus. It's my home and would be a dream," said Xavi in an interview published Tuesday in the Madrid sports …

Rusty Barcelona still can win Champions League: Setien
4 years, 5 months ago

Rusty Barcelona still can win Champions League: Setien

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says his side still have what it takes to win this season’s Champions League despite their dismal end to the La Liga campaign. Barca surrendered the title to Real Madrid after Thursday’s 2-1 defeat by Osasuna, leading to fierce criticism from captain Lionel Messi who said his side had no hope of going far in the …

Setien: Rusty Barca still can win Champions League
4 years, 5 months ago

Setien: Rusty Barca still can win Champions League

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says his side still have what it takes to win this season's Champions League despite its dismal end to the La Liga campaign. Barca surrendered the title to Real Madrid after Thursday's 2-1 defeat by Osasuna, leading to fierce criticism from captain Lionel Messi who said his side had no hope of going far in the …

Quique Setien to remain in charge of Barcelona next season: Club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu
4 years, 6 months ago

Quique Setien to remain in charge of Barcelona next season: Club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu

India TV News  

Barcelona manager Quique Setien will remain in charge of the Catalan giants next season despite the team stumbling in its bid to defend their LaLiga title a second consecutive time, the club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu said. At this moment I'm pretty happy with how the team has evolved and in the last couple of games we have seen the …

Barca chief says Setien to stay, has no regrets about Valverde
4 years, 6 months ago

Barca chief says Setien to stay, has no regrets about Valverde

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said coach Quique Setien will remain in charge of the team next season despite the team's fading La Liga title bid, adding that he does not regret sacking Ernesto Valverde in January. Barca's title bid has unravelled following draws with Sevilla, Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid and it trails leader Real Madrid by four …

Free-flowing Barca display strengthens Setien's position
4 years, 6 months ago

Free-flowing Barca display strengthens Setien's position

The Hindu  

After a harrowing week in which his reputation was dragged through the mud, Barcelona coach Quique Setien came out fighting by overseeing a spectacular 4-1 win away to Villarreal which showed the 61-year-old's coaching abilities are still in tact. The superb display might not be enough to prevent Real Madrid from winning the title as it holds a four-point lead …

Barcelona coach Quique Setien Plays Down Uncertainty Around Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann
4 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona coach Quique Setien Plays Down Uncertainty Around Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann

News 18  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien moved to ease concerns on Saturday about the futures of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. Messi's contract is due to expire next year and, according to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, the Argentinian has stopped talks due to frustrations with the direction the club is going in. Asked about suggestions Messi plans to leave Barcelona, Setien …

Setien acknowledges differences with Barcelona squad
4 years, 6 months ago

Setien acknowledges differences with Barcelona squad

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he does not always see eye-to-eye with his squad as its La Liga title bid threatens to unravel following Saturday's 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo. “It's true that you often have arguments with players as you do in everyday life and that's nothing new,” Setien told a virtual news conference on Monday. Striker Luis …

Barcelona lacking spark since season resumed, says Quique Setien
4 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona lacking spark since season resumed, says Quique Setien

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien admitted his side has struggled to get going since the season returned following the three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after a scrappy 1-0 win at home against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday. Barca needed a late goal from substitute Ivan Rakitic to see off a determined Athletic side and although it picked up a third …

Quique Setien's faulty tactics may lead Barcelona to first trophy-less season since 2013-14
4 years, 6 months ago

Quique Setien's faulty tactics may lead Barcelona to first trophy-less season since 2013-14

India TV News  

The goal-less draw against Sevilla once again proved that Barcelona are not up to the mark this season. Goalkeeper Marc Andre Ter Stegen is the only player apart from Messi, who has been performing consistently well for Barcelona this season and has been the unsung hero in many games. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Marc Andre Ter Stegen Some of …

La Liga: Barcelona manager Setin expects a close finish in Spanish league
4 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona manager Setin expects a close finish in Spanish league

Business Standard  

La Liga: Barcelona manager Setin expects a close finish in Spanish league Both teams had comfortable victories over the weekend as the league returned to action in empty stadiums. Barcelona won 4-0 at Mallorca and Madrid easily defeated Eibar 3-1 at home Premium Barcelona will host relegation-threatened Legans in an empty Camp Nou on Wednesday at 1:30 am Indian Standard …

Barcelona coach defends Griezmann ahead of Leganes tie, says 'yet to decide if Suarez is ready to return'
4 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona coach defends Griezmann ahead of Leganes tie, says 'yet to decide if Suarez is ready to return'

India TV News  

FC Barcelona coach Quique Setien defended striker Antoine Griezmann on Monday ahead of his side's second game in the return to LaLiga action. "I don't know how much it will affect us, but we would rather play with supporters -- football loses part of its essence when the ground is empty, but it's what we have to do at the …

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien expects a close finish in La Liga
4 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien expects a close finish in La Liga

The Hindu  

The three-month break caused by the coronavirus pandemic didn’t seem to adversely affect the chances of Barcelona and Real Madrid to fight for the Spanish league title. "It’s going to be a fight in which we both feel that we can’t fail again,” Barcelona coach Quique Setien said on Monday. But there are many things that will be out of …

LaLiga: Barcelona coach Quique Setien hails 4-0 win over Mallorca as ‘enormous boost for the future’
4 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona coach Quique Setien hails 4-0 win over Mallorca as ‘enormous boost for the future’

Firstpost  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien said his side’s 4-0 win over Real Mallorca after a three-month hiatus was the ideal launchpad for their title bid after they provisionally opened up a five-point lead over Real Madrid. Mallorca: Barcelona coach Quique Setien said his side’s 4-0 win over Real Mallorca after a three-month hiatus was the ideal launchpad for their title bid …

Quique Setien confident over Lionel Messi's availability for Mallorca clash; Luis Suarez doubtful
4 years, 7 months ago

Quique Setien confident over Lionel Messi's availability for Mallorca clash; Luis Suarez doubtful

India TV News  

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien gave green light to Lionel Messi's availability for club's first match on La Liga restart against Real Mallorca. Setien said he has no doubts over Messi's availability but raised concerns over Luis Suarez's injury. "We didn't have any doubts over his availability against Mallorca," Setien told Catalunya Radio. "It's something that we have to talk …

Setien: 'No problems' for Lionel Messi to face Mallorca
4 years, 7 months ago

Setien: 'No problems' for Lionel Messi to face Mallorca

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will be fit to play in Barcelona's first game back against Real Mallorca, despite some “minor tightness” in his right thigh, coach Quique Setien said on Sunday. Messi trained alone on Saturday at Camp Nou after sitting out the team's previous two sessions, raising doubts over his involvement in the trip to Mallorca on Saturday. But when asked …

Barcelona allay fears over Lionel Messi injury ahead of La Liga restart
4 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona allay fears over Lionel Messi injury ahead of La Liga restart

India TV News  

Barcelona downplayed the severity of injury sustained by talismanic skipper Lionel Messi ahead of the resumption of La Liga, currently scheduled for June 11. "Quique Setien and his team were back out on the training ground this Friday after taking the previous day off," Barcelona announced through its official website. "Barca captain Leo Messi has a minor right quadriceps injury …

Quique Setien responds to Lionel Messi's 'Barca cannot win UCL' remark
4 years, 7 months ago

Quique Setien responds to Lionel Messi's 'Barca cannot win UCL' remark

India TV News  

Barcelona manager Quique Setien feels forward Lionel Messi's comments have 'created a big debate' after the footballer stated they cannot win the UEFA Champions League this season if they continue to play in the same manner that they have been doing. Setien defended Barcelona's playing style and stated they are 'convinced' they can win the European top-tier club competition this …

Transfer Talk: Setien keen on Neymar Barcelona return
4 years, 7 months ago

Transfer Talk: Setien keen on Neymar Barcelona return

The Hindu  

Barcelona boss Quique Setien says he would love to coach Neymar and would be “delighted” if the Brazilian returns to the club from Paris Saint-Germain. Fortunately I have already fulfilled one of my dreams, which was to coach Messi but I would be delighted if Neymar comes.” Neymar previously formed a successful attacking trio with Luis Suarez and Messi at …

Setien unsure about Barcelona's chances of signing Lautaro Martinez
4 years, 8 months ago

Setien unsure about Barcelona's chances of signing Lautaro Martinez

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien said he was neither "pessimistic or optimistic" about potentially signing Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez. Setien was unsure about Barca's chances of signing Martinez, while saying the coronavirus pandemic would impact transfers. READ | The La Liga season was suspended last month with Barcelona holding a two-point lead with 11 games left to play. Setien, …

Barca boss Setien says La Liga restart plans are 'unworkable'
4 years, 8 months ago

Barca boss Setien says La Liga restart plans are 'unworkable'

The Hindu  

Barcelona boss Quique Setien says the Spanish Football Federation's proposals for the La Liga season resuming are "unworkable" amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, Barcelona head coach Setien, whose side leads Real Madrid by two points at the top of the division, is pessimistic about the apparent plans to complete the season. READ | "Everyone wants to be ready for when …

Messi lean spell could happen to anyone, says Barcelona manager Setien
4 years, 10 months ago

Messi lean spell could happen to anyone, says Barcelona manager Setien

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi's lean spell in front of goal is not causing Quique Setien to panic, with the Barcelona coach insisting "it could happen to anyone". -'Clasico loss won't hold us back'- Quique Setien insists Barcelona's Clasico defeat will not knock it off course as it seeks to regain top spot in LaLiga on Saturday. The reigning champion has come under …

Quique Setien apologises over Barcelona assistant’s behaviour
4 years, 10 months ago

Quique Setien apologises over Barcelona assistant’s behaviour

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona coach Quique Setien has revealed he has …

Focus on Sarabia's El Clasico outburst embarrassing: Setien
4 years, 10 months ago

Focus on Sarabia's El Clasico outburst embarrassing: Setien

The Hindu  

Quique Setien says the focus on Barcelona assistant Eder Sarabia's expletive-laden outburst during the Clasico defeat to Real Madrid is "embarrassing". Barca lost its first Clasico under Setien last week and ceded top spot in the La Liga in the process, going down 2-0 to Madrid through goals from Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz. "It is a bit embarrassing that …

Barcelona boss Setien optimistic about Napoli second leg
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona boss Setien optimistic about Napoli second leg

The Hindu  

Quique Setien says he remains positive about Barcelona's hopes of progressing in the Champions League despite Sergio Busquets and Arturo Vidal's absence from the last-16 second leg against Napoli. The France international's strike cancelled out a superb first-half goal from Dries Mertens, who limped off early in the second half after a heavy challenge from Busquets. Setien is not despondent, …

Setien: Barcelona doesn't talk much about Anfield or Rome
4 years, 10 months ago

Setien: Barcelona doesn't talk much about Anfield or Rome

The Hindu  

Quique Setien insists Barcelona has not spent much time talking about its Champions League exits at the hands of Liverpool and Roma ahead of its latest attempt to navigate the knockout stage. A first Champions League success since 2015 is perhaps the most alluring prize still available for Barca and Setien, who is preparing to take charge of his first …

Quique Setien unhappy with officiating in Barcelona's win over Getafe
4 years, 11 months ago

Quique Setien unhappy with officiating in Barcelona's win over Getafe

The Hindu  

Quique Setien was unimpressed with Getafe's physical approach and referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez after Barcelona's 2-1 La Liga win over Getafe. Barca moved level on points with leader Real Madrid, which faces Celta Vigo in its game in hand on Sunday, courtesy of first-half goals from Antoine Griezmann and Sergi Roberto at Camp Nou on Saturday. The Barca-linked Angel Rodriguez …

Barcelona boss Quique Setien calms Lionel Messi fitness fears
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona boss Quique Setien calms Lionel Messi fitness fears

The Hindu  

Barcelona will not take unnecessary risks with Lionel Messi's fitness, head coach Quique Setien has assured. Reports earlier this month suggested Messi was playing through pain but Setien insisted he had no concerns over the six-time Ballon d'Or winner ahead of Saturday's home match against high-flying Getafe. The Royal Spanish Football Federation and La Liga granted Barcelona special dispensation to …

Barca making progress despite Copa del Rey shock – Setien
4 years, 11 months ago

Barca making progress despite Copa del Rey shock – Setien

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien believes the club have taken a step forward, despite crashing out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Inaki Williams' 93rd-minute goal condemned last season's runner-up Barca to a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in the quarterfinals. READ | Barca have lost back-to-back away games under Setien, who replaced Ernesto Valverde last month, however the …

Barca coach welcomes Neymar's interest, makes 'happy' Messi priority
4 years, 11 months ago

Barca coach welcomes Neymar's interest, makes 'happy' Messi priority

The Hindu  

Quique Setien declared Neymar's interest in a Camp Nou comeback to be good news as the Barcelona boss detailed his desire to keep Lionel Messi happy. Brazil international Neymar attempted to engineer a return to his former employer last year and, though seemingly now fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain, his future could still lay in La Liga. "That's good," Setien …

Barcelona's Quique Setien era has started badly and a season is at risk
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Quique Setien era has started badly and a season is at risk

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After failing his first real test as Barcelona’s …

Setien working on communicating ideas to Barca after first defeat
4 years, 11 months ago

Setien working on communicating ideas to Barca after first defeat

The Hindu  

Quique Setien acknowledged Barcelona did not effectively carry out his game plan and their communication must be worked on following a humbling defeat at Valencia. Setien lost for the first time since replacing Ernesto Valverde as Barca boss on January 13, going down 2-0 at Mestalla thanks to a double from Maxi Gomez – the first of which took a …

Setien wants ruthless streak from dominant Barcelona
4 years, 11 months ago

Setien wants ruthless streak from dominant Barcelona

The Hindu  

New head coach Quique Setien was pleased with Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Granada in his first game in charge but wants to see his side be more clinical in front of goal. Lionel Messi's 76th-minute finish following an outstanding team move secured three points at Camp Nou on Sunday for Setien, who replaced Ernesto Valverde last Monday. "Today did not …

Ter Stegen insists Barcelona's players will support Quique Setien
4 years, 11 months ago

Ter Stegen insists Barcelona's players will support Quique Setien

The Hindu  

Quique Setien is already attempting to implement changes at Barcelona and the players are fully behind him, says Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Former Real Betis coach Setien took over at La Liga leader Barca on Monday after the club parted company with Ernesto Valverde. Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen revealed Setien has already put new ideas across to the Blaugrana squad, which …

Bartomeu: Change to Setien can inspire Barcelona to win the LaLiga, Copa and Champions League
5 years ago

Bartomeu: Change to Setien can inspire Barcelona to win the LaLiga, Copa and Champions League

The Hindu  

Josep Maria Bartomeu wasted little time in outlining his ambition for Barcelona under Quique Setien, and hopes his decision to part with Ernesto Valverde will result in a treble this season. Speaking at Setien's presentation on Tuesday, the Barca president said: "The dynamic of the team could be improved. Setien is a renowned disciple of former Barca player and coach …

Barcelona coach Quique Setien: Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this
5 years ago

Barcelona coach Quique Setien: Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this

The Hindu  

Quique Setien described being appointed Barcelona coach as being beyond his "wildest dreams", calling the role the highest accolade in world football. Setien – who left Real Betis in May 2019 – was named Barca coach in something of a surprise appointment on Monday following Ernesto Valverde's departure. And having been handed the opportunity to manage one of the world's …

The Barcelona churn: Valverde out, Setién in
5 years ago

The Barcelona churn: Valverde out, Setién in

Live Mint  

Elite football clubs often defy logic. The latest logic-defying move comes from Barcelona, who sacked their manager Ernesto Valverde mid-season on Monday and appointed former Real Betis manager Quique Setién. Despite the Catalan club being top of the table, Barca’s hierarchy had moved to replace Valverde, first going behind his back to woo former player Xavi Hernandez. The way Liverpool …

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