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Barcelona Appoint Deco New Sporting Director, Mateu Alemany Set to Depart After Summer Transfer Window Closes
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona Appoint Deco New Sporting Director, Mateu Alemany Set to Depart After Summer Transfer Window Closes

News 18  

Barcelona on Wednesday announced that former player Deco was taking over as sporting director. “Deco will be in charge of setting FC Barcelona’s sporting philosophy and putting together the squad with the coach and the coaching and becoming head of the football section,” the club said in their announcement. Transfer News LIVE, August 16: Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Eye Aymeric Laporte, …

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'If Madrid doesn't win Champions League...': Ex-Barca player fires colossal warning to Ancelotti before Chelsea showdown
1 year, 8 months ago

'If Madrid doesn't win Champions League...': Ex-Barca player fires colossal warning to Ancelotti before Chelsea showdown

Hindustan Times  

Even though Carlo Ancelotti has pledged his allegiance to Real Madrid, there's a heavy possibility that the veteran Italian manager might receive an unceremonious exit from the Santiago Bernabeu at season end. In his second spell at Real Madrid, the former Paris Saint Germain head coach had guided the La Liga giants to UEFA Champions League glory last year. And …

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LaLiga: Barcelona drop point in fiery Catalan derby against Espanyol; Real Sociedad defeat Osasuna 2-0
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona drop point in fiery Catalan derby against Espanyol; Real Sociedad defeat Osasuna 2-0

Firstpost  

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw against fellow Catalans Espanyol in a game that witnessed referee Mateu Lahoz making multiple bookings, including showing red cards to Jordi Alba and Vinicius Souza Barcelona: Barcelona stumbled in the Spanish title race with a 1-1 draw against rivals Espanyol in a bad-tempered Catalan derby on Saturday, levelling Real Madrid at the top …

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Who was the FIFA World Cup referee Lionel Messi was angry with in Qatar?
2 years ago

Who was the FIFA World Cup referee Lionel Messi was angry with in Qatar?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has always carried the persona of a composed footballer on and off the field. Netherlands vs Argentina was Lahoz’s fifth game in a World Cup after the two he officiated in the 2018 Russia World Cup | Photo Credit: Getty Images He was assisted by compatriots Pau Cebrian Devis and Roberto Diaz Perez Del Palomar on the pitch, …

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FIFA sends home referee from Oranje vs. Argentina World Cup match
2 years ago

FIFA sends home referee from Oranje vs. Argentina World Cup match

NL Times  

The referee who at the center of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Argentina last Friday was sent home by FIFA, according to multiple sports news outlets. Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz was in charge of the match, but did not make the selection of the final 12 chosen to stay in Qatar through the final. FIFA cannot …

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Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic
2 years ago

Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Whether it was in the rule book or not, Lionel Messi was going to do just about anything to get to the World Cup semifinals. Soccer fans saw another side to Messi in Argentina’s wild penalty-shootout victory over the Netherlands — a side that can only really come out in the most pressure-filled occasions. It appeared to …

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Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany 'to fly to England for Raphinha talks this week'
2 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany 'to fly to England for Raphinha talks this week'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany is reportedly set to fly to England this week for talks with Leeds about a possible deal for Brazillian forward Raphinha. Raphinha has enjoyed a successful two years in the Premier League with Leeds United Raphinha has recently broken into the Brazil squad at international level Although Barcelona are hoping to get a deal done …

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Ex-Barcelona midfielder feels Real Madrid comeback unlikely against PSG
2 years, 9 months ago

Ex-Barcelona midfielder feels Real Madrid comeback unlikely against PSG

Hindustan Times  

Carlo Ancelotti had admitted that Real Madrid performed "very badly" and felt the "criticism was justified" after their Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last month. And Mateu feels that their absence will be an important test for Madrid who will be up against the "fast players" of the PSG side. "Absolutely," Mateu replied, "Having Mbappe, Messi and Neymar up.and …

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UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Spanish team looks like a project for a future, feels Jofre Mateu
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Spanish team looks like a project for a future, feels Jofre Mateu

The Hindu  

Spain dominated global football between 2008 and 2012. READ | Luis Enrique’s men managed just one win but finished second in Group E to set up a last-16 clash with Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up. Former Spanish footballer Jofre Mateu, who is a product of the famed Barcelona academy, feels Enrique’s side has everything to play for at Euro …

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LaLiga: Financially-crippled Barcelona should return to creating superstars instead of buying them, says Jofre Mateu
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Financially-crippled Barcelona should return to creating superstars instead of buying them, says Jofre Mateu

Firstpost  

Over the past decade, FC Barcelona have made a name for themselves as the club to beat, but their fortunes have taken quite a hit in the past year or so, as scandal after scandal has left them teetering on the brink of a serious crisis, both financially and in terms of their identity. They only really started doing well …

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Manchester City is favourite to win Champions League, says Jofre Mateu
3 years, 9 months ago

Manchester City is favourite to win Champions League, says Jofre Mateu

The Hindu  

The Round of 16 stage of the UEFA Champions League is currently on, with some of the teams having finished their second legs and awaiting the results of the other teams. The one team which bowed out of the competition this week was former champion Barcelona, which was knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain 5–2 on aggregate. The last few years …

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