Barca coach Koeman unsure if Suarez will stay at La Liga giant
4 years, 3 months ago

Barca coach Koeman unsure if Suarez will stay at La Liga giant

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said Luis Suarez will be treated like any other player if he ends up staying at the club this season, despite leaving the Uruguayan striker out of the squad for the second match in a row. “But we respect every contract here and if in the end he does not find a club and he stays, he will be just like any other player in the squad.” One player who looks certain to stay at Barca is Philippe Coutinho, who scored for the second game in a row since returning from his loan spell at Bayern Munich. While the La Liga season started on Saturday, Barca is not playing its first competitive game until Sept. 27 due to playing in the Champions League 'Final Eight' tournament last month. READ | “We are looking in good shape, the players played 60 minutes today and many will play 90 on Saturday so they are ready for the start of the season,” added Koeman.

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La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

Runs in the Family: Ronaldinho's Son Joao Mendes Joins Barcelona Academy
1 year, 10 months ago

Runs in the Family: Ronaldinho's Son Joao Mendes Joins Barcelona Academy

News 18  

FC Barcelona made an important connection with their past when they confirmed the signing of forward Joao Mendes — the son of legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldinho. Mendes, who had been without a club since leaving Brazil’s Cruzeiro in February last year, impressed Barcelona coaches during a trial earlier this year, reports Xinhua. Ronaldinho spent five seasons with Barcelona between 2003-2008 …

La Liga roundup: Elche gets first win in 20th try
1 year, 11 months ago

La Liga roundup: Elche gets first win in 20th try

The Hindu  

Elche ended its excruciatingly long wait for a win in the Spanish league on Saturday after Pere Milla scored a hat trick to beat Villarreal 3-1 at home. The victory finally came in Round 20 against a Villarreal side that beat Real Madrid last month and is fighting for a Champions League berth. Milla, playing in his fourth season at …

La Liga: Barcelona Look to Rebound After Early Setback
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Look to Rebound After Early Setback

News 18  

The expectations were high for Barcelona coming into the new season. The new players performed well in the preseason and Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club would meet the Spanish league’s strict financial fair play regulations. To make it worse, Barcelona’s closest rivals all won their openers, with defending champion Real Madrid defeating promoted Almería and Atlético Madrid routing …

Luis Suarez talks up reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
2 years, 7 months ago

Luis Suarez talks up reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

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 Luis Suarez says there’s potential for him to …

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots
3 years, 2 months ago

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain is over and would like to help the La Liga club in the role of a technical director. Messi ended a two-decade stay at the cash-strapped Spanish club, where he is the club's record scorer with 672 goals, in the …

La Liga: Barcelona held by Alaves in first game since Koeman sacking
3 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona held by Alaves in first game since Koeman sacking

The Hindu  

Barcelona's miserable La Liga campaign continued as it was held to a 1-1 home draw by lowly Alaves on Saturday in its first match since the sacking of coach Ronald Koeman. The lead lasted only three minutes, however, as Alaves winger Luis Rioja conjured up an excellent equaliser, playing a neat one-two with Joselu before rounding Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter …

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge

News 18  

Barcelona are close to finalising Xavi Hernandez’s long-anticipated return as coach, according to various reports in the Catalan press on Thursday, with B team coach Sergi Barjuan put in temporary charge following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. A poor start to the season has raised the possibility of the team even failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, which …

Barcelona fires coach Koeman after poor start to season, Xavi frontrunner to become new manager
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona fires coach Koeman after poor start to season, Xavi frontrunner to become new manager

Hindustan Times  

After another poor performance and yet another loss, Ronald Koeman couldn’t hang on any longer as Barcelona coach. Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman It took less than three months after Lionel Messi's departure for Koeman to finally succumb as the pressure kept increasing and the Catalan club's struggles continued. Barcelona announced Koeman’s firing shortly after the team’s 1-0 loss at Rayo …

FC Barcelona Condemn Fans Abusing Manager Ronald Koeman After El Clasico Defeat
3 years, 2 months ago

FC Barcelona Condemn Fans Abusing Manager Ronald Koeman After El Clasico Defeat

News 18  

Barcelona condemned abuse from fans aimed at coach Ronald Koeman on Sunday as he left Camp Nou following the team’s 2-1 defeat by Real Madrid. Koeman is a Barca legend after scoring the winning goal in the 1992 European Cup final but he has been under heavy pressure as coach in recent weeks. “FC Barcelona publicly condemns the violent and …

La Liga: Barca coach Koeman hints at Aguero debut, Ansu Fati start
3 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Barca coach Koeman hints at Aguero debut, Ansu Fati start

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman hinted that forward Sergio Aguero could make his debut in Sunday's LaLiga home meeting with Valencia. The visit of Koeman's former club Valencia marks the start of a big week for both coach and team, with Dynamo Kiev visiting the Camp Nou on Wednesday before arch-rivals Real Madrid come to town next Sunday. Ansu Fati is …

LaLiga Preview: Barcelona starts critical 3-game home stint for Koeman
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga Preview: Barcelona starts critical 3-game home stint for Koeman

The Hindu  

Ronald Koeman got a reprieve. A visit from Valencia on Sunday kicks off a three-game home stint that the Barcelona coach said must mark a turnaround for his beleaguered team. Two weeks ago, Koeman’s job was considered in serious jeopardy after Barcelona had lost both of its Champions League games by an identical 3-0 score. The public backing of Koeman …

Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman Grateful for Public Vote of Confidence from Joan Laporta
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman Grateful for Public Vote of Confidence from Joan Laporta

News 18  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman thanked club president Joan Laporta for publicly giving him a vote of confidence but it was another difficult day for the Catalan club as they lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid. Laporta said on Saturday, before their defeat to Atletico, that he had spoken to Koeman and the Dutchman deserved time to change the club’s fortunes around …

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman will not be sacked as manager after Atletico Madrid game, says Joan Laporta
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman will not be sacked as manager after Atletico Madrid game, says Joan Laporta

Firstpost  

Koeman’s future has been in serious doubt after Barca were beaten 3-0 by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday, a defeat that leaves them bottom of the group. Madrid: Ronald Koeman will stay on as Barcelona coach regardless of the result against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, club president Joan Laporta has said. But Laporta, speaking ahead of Saturday’s game …

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman's job in danger before Barcelona travel to Atletico Madrid
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman's job in danger before Barcelona travel to Atletico Madrid

Firstpost  

Barcelona are in last place of Group E and at risk of not making the knockout rounds for the first time in 20 years. Laporta and Koeman have shared the need to convince Barcelona’s fans to lower expectations since the club was saddled with over a billion euros in debt and unable to pay Lionel Messi’s wages. Former midfielder Xavi …

Barcelona coach Koeman given two-match touchline ban for dissent
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona coach Koeman given two-match touchline ban for dissent

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been handed a two-game touchline ban by the Spanish football federation's competition committee after he was shown a red card in Thursday's goalless La Liga draw with Cadiz, the Catalan club said. Koeman was dismissed in the dying seconds of the match for dissent after Sergio Busquets had kicked a second ball that was on …

Barcelona coach Koeman given two-match touchline ban
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona coach Koeman given two-match touchline ban

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been handed a two-game touchline ban by the Spanish soccer federation's competition committee after he was shown a red card in Thursday's goalless LaLiga draw with Cadiz, the Catalan club said. FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman reacts after he is shown a red card by referee Carlos del Cerro Grande Koeman was dismissed in the …

Barca chief Laporta offers Koeman backing but wants better football
3 years, 3 months ago

Barca chief Laporta offers Koeman backing but wants better football

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta backed beleaguered coach Ronald Koeman on Thursday, a day after the Dutchman read a statement in his pre-game news conference in which he asked to be given time. Laporta, who was speaking in Cadiz ahead of Barca's LaLiga meeting with the Andalusians on Thursday, said the board would not shirk tough decisions if they needed to …

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman says Barcelona can't live in the past as season starts
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman says Barcelona can't live in the past as season starts

Firstpost  

“We will miss him a lot because he was a very important player in the history of Barca. Things change and I’m very excited about the team we have this year,” Koeman said. Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said on Saturday that he was “excited about the team” and urged them to avoid “living in the past” ahead of the first …

Low-cost signings look good, but how will Barca fare without Lionel Messi?
3 years, 5 months ago

Low-cost signings look good, but how will Barca fare without Lionel Messi?

India TV News  

Any discussion about FC Barcelona's prospects for the coming season is bound to be conditioned by last week's news that Lionel Messi has left the club after Barca were unable to fit his new contract into their wage structure. Koeman continues for a second year at the Camp Nou after a difficult first campaign and probably kept his job thanks …

Barca Coach Ronald Koeman 'Confident' of Lionel Messi Signing New Contract
3 years, 6 months ago

Barca Coach Ronald Koeman 'Confident' of Lionel Messi Signing New Contract

News 18  

FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said on Friday he was confident that Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the club. The Argentinean is technically no longer a Barcelona player after his last contract expired at the end of June and, so far, he has not put pen to paper on a new deal and is free to accept …

Joan Laporta confirms Ronald Koeman will STAY as Barcelona boss next season
3 years, 7 months ago

Joan Laporta confirms Ronald Koeman will STAY as Barcelona boss next season

Daily Mail  

Joan Laporta has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will stay as Barcelona boss for the 2021-22 campaign with the Dutchman offered a lifeline following a poor debut campaign. Ronald Koeman will stay on as Barcelona manager for 2021-22, Joan Laporta has confirmed The Catalonians endured a poor season under Koeman where they only won the Copa del Rey But Barca chief …

Ronald Koeman insists he will stay at Barcelona to improve squad
3 years, 7 months ago

Ronald Koeman insists he will stay at Barcelona to improve squad

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he did not believe that Saturday's 1-0 victory over Eibar would be his last game in charge of the club, adding that he wanted to build a better squad more befitting of it. Koeman, who was appointed by former club president Josep Bartomeu last summer, led his side to the Copa del Rey crown this …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann strike secures third place for Messi-less Barcelona
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann strike secures third place for Messi-less Barcelona

The Hindu  

An acrobatic late effort from Antoine Griezmann saw Barcelona confirm a third-placed finish in La Liga for the season, as it crept past already relegated Eibar 1-0 on Saturday. Coach Ronald Koeman named a much-changed starting eleven, with Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba and Pedri all absent. Defender Oscar Mingueza was required to make …

Ronald Koeman hits out at Barca board, faces uncertain future
3 years, 7 months ago

Ronald Koeman hits out at Barca board, faces uncertain future

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he has not been supported by the club's board, has been disrespected by the media and is in the dark about his future. Club president Joan Laporta told the media this week that changes were imminent, with local media reporting that former midfielder Xavi Hernandez had been approached to replace the Dutchman as the coach. …

Lionel Messi Given Early Holidays, Could Have Played Final Game for Barcelona
3 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi Given Early Holidays, Could Have Played Final Game for Barcelona

News 18  

Lionel Messi has been given permission by Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman to miss this weekend’s final La Liga match of the season against Eibar and take holiday, the club confirmed on Friday, meaning he may have played his last game for Catalan side. He requested to leave the club last year and was linked by British and Spanish media with …

With La Liga out of reach, where has it gone wrong for Barca?
3 years, 7 months ago

With La Liga out of reach, where has it gone wrong for Barca?

The Hindu  

Defeat by Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on Sunday condemned Barcelona to a seventh loss of the season - its most since 2007-08 - meaning it can finish third at best in La Liga. Lionel Messi has 30 Liga goals to his name, and coach Ronald Koeman said after the Celta defeat: "If he's not at the club, who is …

Koeman desperate for Messi to stay, tight lipped on Barca future
3 years, 7 months ago

Koeman desperate for Messi to stay, tight lipped on Barca future

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman refused to answer questions on his future after his side slumped to a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Celta Vigo, which means it can at best finish third in La Liga this season. Local media reported on Sunday that the club have opened negotiations with former midfielder Xavi Hernandez, who is currently in charge of …

Barcelona coach Koeman feels unfairly treated but wants to stay
3 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona coach Koeman feels unfairly treated but wants to stay

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he had been mistreated by the media after the team's poor run of results has all but put it out of contention in the Spanish title race, adding that he wanted to stay in charge next season if the club wants him to. "We won the Copa del Rey, we cut the gap with Atletico …

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman promises Barcelona will keep fighting for title
3 years, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Ronald Koeman promises Barcelona will keep fighting for title

Firstpost  

“It’s not in our hands, but if we don’t make any more mistakes we will put pressure on the others,” Koeman told a press conference ahead of a game against Levante on Tuesday. Barcelona: FC Barcelona “still believe” they can win LaLiga, said coach Ronald Koeman on Monday following a weekend when they were held at home by leaders Atletico …

Barca coach Ronald Koeman hits out at Jurgen Klopp's Madrid training pitch jibe
3 years, 9 months ago

Barca coach Ronald Koeman hits out at Jurgen Klopp's Madrid training pitch jibe

The Hindu  

Real Madrid found an unlikely ally in Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, who hit out at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after he labelled Madrid's Alfredo di Stefano stadium a training pitch. Madrid has played at the Di Stefano, which is situated in its training base, since last June with renovations taking place at its usual Santiago Bernabeu stadium. "It's disparaging to …

Barcelona excited by own form, not Atletico slip-ups, says Koeman
3 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona excited by own form, not Atletico slip-ups, says Koeman

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says his side is motivated by its own improvements and not by its faltering title rivals as the team eyes a victory at home to Huesca on Monday, which would close the gap on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid to four points. Koeman's side is third in the standings behind Real Madrid but will climb above …

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says comeback against PSG not impossible
3 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says comeback against PSG not impossible

The Hindu  

Barcelona has a chance of fighting back from a three-goal deficit in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg with Paris St-Germain as long as the club's all-time top scorer Lionel Messi is in form, coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday. Barca staged the greatest comeback in European Cup history when it overhauled a 4-0 defeat away to PSG in a …

Koeman transforms Barcelona amid club chaos, elections
3 years, 10 months ago

Koeman transforms Barcelona amid club chaos, elections

The Hindu  

Whoever becomes Barcelona president will have a hard time getting rid of Ronald Koeman as coach. The progress the team has made since losing to Bayern Munich 8-2 in August was evident on Wednesday, when Barcelona rallied past Sevilla to reach the Copa del Rey final with a 3-0 extra-time win. And although Messi was still the engine that drives …

Luis Suarez Strikes Fear Into any Opposition, Says Atletico Coach Diego Simeone
3 years, 10 months ago

Luis Suarez Strikes Fear Into any Opposition, Says Atletico Coach Diego Simeone

News 18  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is confident Luis Suarez will make things difficult for Chelsea in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg tie despite his recent scoring drought in Europe’s top competition. “Luis generates fear in rivals no matter what competition it is,” Simeone told a news conference before Tuesday’s game, moved from Atletico’s Wanda Metropolitano to Romania due to …

Barcelona coach Koeman disappointed with Sevilla defeat - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona coach Koeman disappointed with Sevilla defeat - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said his side’s 2-0 defeat to Sevilla in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg was an unfair scoreline given its performance but backed it to turn the tie around. Defender Jules Kounde put Sevilla in front in the first half after a stunning individual run while Ivan Rakitic added the second late on, after Barca …

PSG showing no respect for Barca by talking about Messi - Koeman - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

PSG showing no respect for Barca by talking about Messi - Koeman - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has accused Paris St Germain of trying to crank up the pressure on his side ahead of its looming Champions League clash later this month by talking up the prospect of Lionel Messi joining its club. Angel di Maria became the latest member of PSG to envisage the six-times world player of the year heading to …

Ronald Koeman Expects Eric Garcia to Join Barca But Says Squad Still Thin
3 years, 11 months ago

Ronald Koeman Expects Eric Garcia to Join Barca But Says Squad Still Thin

News 18  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is confident Manchester City defender Eric Garcia will rejoin the Catalans sooner or later, and admitted his squad need to be reinforced as they are lacking strength in many areas. Garcia, 20, came through Barca’s academy before leaving for City in 2017 but has run down his contract and has not featured for Pep Guardiola’s side …

Ronald Koeman confirms Barcelona WILL sign Eric Garcia on a free this summer 'if he can't join now'
3 years, 11 months ago

Ronald Koeman confirms Barcelona WILL sign Eric Garcia on a free this summer 'if he can't join now'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has put fans' minds to ease by confirming the club will eventually sign Eric Garcia for free this summer if they can't manage to sign him before the January transfer window shuts. Ronald Koeman confirmed that Eric Garcia will join Barcelona by the summer Garcia's City contract expires this summer but Barcelona could move for him …

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is back in the Barcelona squad that will face second-division club Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Messi has not played in the Copa del Rey this season but coach Ronald Koeman is expected to use him in the round-of-16 game after missing two matches because of a suspension. He did not play against Cornella …

Messi returns for Barca as Koeman warns against dropping more points
4 years ago

Messi returns for Barca as Koeman warns against dropping more points

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has recovered from an ankle injury and ready to take on Huesca on Sunday as Barcelona looks to get its La Liga season back on track following last week's surprise 1-1 draw at home to Eibar, coach Ronald Koeman has said. Barca's all-time top scorer watched on helplessly from the empty Camp Nou stands as his side struggled …

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca
4 years ago

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is grateful to Lionel Messi for endorsing his appointment and praising his impact even though it is enduring its worst start to a season in 33 years. Messi said a young team were growing under the Dutchman as they bid to improve on their current fifth place in La Liga, eight points behind leader Atletico Madrid. …

Suarez nets double as Atletico goes clear at the top - football news - sportstar
4 years ago

Suarez nets double as Atletico goes clear at the top - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez was back among the goals to help his side to a 3-1 win at home to Elche on Saturday, taking it three points clear at the top of La Liga. MATCH CENTRE Suarez scored either side of halftime to put Atletico two goals up, while Lucas Boye pulled one back for the struggling visitor before …

Match schedule 'killing players' says Barca coach Koeman - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Match schedule 'killing players' says Barca coach Koeman - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has made another complaint about the packed football calendar, which he says is seriously harming players and will lead to more injuries. Koeman has already lost three key players to long-term injuries this season and now must cope without French winger Ousmane Dembele, who strained a hamstring in the Cadiz match. READ | "It's a real …

Koeman frustrated at Barca president's Messi comments Carlos Tusquets
4 years, 1 month ago

Koeman frustrated at Barca president's Messi comments Carlos Tusquets

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman criticised on Friday comments from the club's interim president Carlos Tusquets, who said this week that it was in the Catalan side's economic interests to have cashed in on Lionel Messi. Barca's all-time top scorer Messi attempted to leave the Camp Nou in the close season, and is expected to walk away on a free transfer …

Champions League: Messi rested again for Barca game at Ferencvaros - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Messi rested again for Barca game at Ferencvaros - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will be rested for the second Champions League game in a row in missing Barca's trip to Hungarian side Ferencvaros but will not sit out any more games after that, coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday. Barca's captain had played in every match of the season plus four World Cup qualifiers with Argentina before being rested for last …

Barca presidential candidate Laporta vows to unite the club - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Barca presidential candidate Laporta vows to unite the club - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta announced his candidacy for the vacant post on Monday, vowing to return the club to its former glories and unite the disgruntled fanbase. Laporta also spoke of his relationship with Lionel Messi, which he believes could work in his favour as the club attempts to convince its talismanic 33-year-old Argentina forward to stay following his …

Champions League: Barcelona rests Messi, De Jong
4 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Barcelona rests Messi, De Jong

The Hindu  

The Champions League has been Barcelona’s safe haven this season, so much so that the club will leave Lionel Messi at home for Tuesday’s match in Ukraine. Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is resting Messi and midfielder Frenkie de Jong for the game against Dynamo Kyiv, when the Catalan club can secure a spot in the knockout stage for the 17th …

Players need more protection, says Barca coach Koeman after resting Messi - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Players need more protection, says Barca coach Koeman after resting Messi - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has joined other managers in lashing out at the packed European football calendar after deciding to rest Lionel Messi for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Dynamo Kyiv. Koeman said his side's strong position in Group G was behind him resting Messi and Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong but he also took a swipe at the unforgiving …

Barcelona coach defends Lionel Messi’s ‘angry outburst’ - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona coach defends Lionel Messi’s ‘angry outburst’ - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Forced to handle yet another difficult situation regarding Lionel Messi, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman demanded more “respect” for his disgruntled star. “I need to defend Leo because if something happened to me after a trip of 15 hours in a plane back to Barcelona — you go outside and there is a lot of press asking that type of question …

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