Auger-Aliassime bumps slump to beat qualifier at Barcelona Open
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Antoine Griezmann has rejoined Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis after Barcelona agreed to reduce the transfer fee from €40 million to €20m, Atletico have confirmed. Barca president Joan Laporta revealed on Sunday that Atletico could also have to pay…
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Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. Second-half goals from Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane extended Barcelona’s rough run of results in Munich. The Blaugrana have now failed to win in…
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Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, with an initial fee now agreed with Barcelona, sources have told ESPN. United are set to pay €65 million up front for the midfielder,…
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Barcelona have made a first offer to Bayern Munich for Robert Lewandowski and would also like to sign Sevilla’s Jules Kounde to bolster their defense, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Bayern want more than €40 million for the Polish striker, who has expressed…
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Xavi Hernandez has said Barcelona’s financial situation ruled them out of the running for Erling Haaland, with sources telling ESPN that Manchester City hope to announce the signing of the Borussia Dortmund striker later this week. ESPN have reported on Barca’s…
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Filip Kostic scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt as they fended off a furious finish to defeat Barcelona 3-2 in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal tie Thursday night. The result sees the Bundesliga side advance to the…
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Philippe Coutinho is open to leaving Barcelona this month and five Premier League clubs, counting Aston Villa, have expressed an interest in signing him on loan. Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian is working in collaboration with Barca to find a…
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Barcelona teenage midfielder Pedri has signed a new contract through 2026 with a release clause rising to €1 billion ($1.16 billion), the Catalan club have confirmed. Pedri’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the…
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Antoine Griezmann has rejoined Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on a season-long loan, the LaLiga clubs announced on Tuesday. The loan deal is worth €10 million ($12 million) with an option from Griezmann to stay permanently for around €40m ($47m), multiple…
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Just days after Barcelona revealed Lionel Messi would be leaving the club, new signing Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of action for up to 10 weeks. Aguero suffered a right calf injury in Sunday’s training session, before Messi gave a farewell speech at…
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A tearful Lionel Messi has stated his next move is not confirmed at an emotional farewell news conference Sunday, but ESPN sources said a deal with Paris Saint-Germain has already been agreed. Messi, who has been a free agent…
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Barcelona have revealed that Lionel Messi will leave the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward on a new contract. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since his previous terms expired on June 30,…
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Memphis Depay made it two goals in two matches for Barcelona as the La Liga side defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Saturday. Barca blew their German opposition away with a blistering first-half display, with Memphis…
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club are open to proposals for their players this summer and refused to rule out letting Antoine Griezmann leave. Sources have told ESPN that Barca have held talks with…
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Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Brazil and a record-equaling 15th Copa America crown. Argentina’s triumph was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who…
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Lionel Messi has become a free agent on Thursday, but Barcelona stays confident of agreeing a new contract with the forward, sources have told ESPN. Messi’s deal expired at midnight Wednesday in Spain, and has yet to sign…
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Ousmane Dembele is set for few months on the sidelines after Barcelona confirmed he requires surgery on a knee injury sustained at Euro 2020. Sources have told ESPN the France international will be out for…
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La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Barcelona they risk not being able to register Lionel Messi next campaign if they don’t reduce their wage bill. Messi’s deal expires in nine days, and he has not yet made a public…
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Ronald Koeman will stay as Barcelona’s coach next season following weeks of uncertainty surrounding his future, president Joan Laporta confirmed on Thursday. Laporta had said a “period of reflection” was needed after two wins in their…
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Barcelona have completed their third transfer of the week activating a clause to recall Emerson Royal from Real Betis for a fee of €9 million. The Brazil international signed a five-year contract with Barca when he moved to Spain from Atletico Mineiro…
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Sergio Aguero will join Barcelona on a free transfer from Manchester City when his contract expires next month, the Spanish club revealed Monday. Aguero, 32, has agreed to a two-year deal with a €100 million buyout clause after announcing earlier…
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Barcelona are working on finalizing the signing of Sergio Aguero on a free transfer this summer, sources have told ESPN. The Spanish giants have offered Aguero a two-year contract and sources have told ESPN that the Argentina international could arrive…
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Barcelona are exploring replacements for Ronald Koeman, but president Joan Laporta doesn’t want to dismiss the Dutch coach without having a successor in place, multiple sources have told ESPN. Barca had the destiny of the La Liga title…
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La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid’s title bid was de-railed again as they were defeated 2-1 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, offering Barcelona the opportunity to go top of the table next week. Alex Berenguer put the hosts ahead in the…
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Mino Raiola and Erling Haaland’s father met with parts of the Barcelona board last Thursday, sparking hope among the Barcelona faithful. But according to ESPN, Barça deem it ‘very difficult’ to sign the youngster. New…
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Erling Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge Haaland, and agent Mino Raiola held talks with Barcelona and Real Madrid on Thursday over a possible transfer for the superstar Borussia Dortmund forward. Alf-Inge Haaland and Raiola flew into Barcelona on Thursday morning for a 2½-hour…
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Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey final, 3-2 on aggregate, after a dramatic 3-0 extra-time victory over Sevilla in the second leg of their semifinal on Wednesday. Having lost the first leg at Sevilla, 2-0, Ronald Koeman’s…
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Ronald Koeman has stated he doesn’t consider there is a team in better form than his Barcelona side going into Tuesday’s Champions League game versus Paris Saint-Germain. Barca beat Alaves 5-1 on Saturday and welcome PSG to Camp…
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Barcelona needed a rousing comeback and extra time to defeat Granada, 5-3, and moves on to the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. Despite Barca dominating the opening half-hour, Granada scored totally versus the run of…
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Extra-time strikes from Ousmane Dembele and Martin Braithwaite allowed Barcelona to edge past stubborn third division neighbors Cornella 2-0 and reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Barcelona missed two penalties in normal time, with midfielder Miralem Pjanic being…
