‘I couldn’t let Messi leave Barcelona’ – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has declared he could not allow Lionel Messi to leave the club and suggested congratulations were in order following the star’s decision to stay put.

Tottenham ‘close’ to signing Bale

Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett says that Tottenham are “close” to signing the Real Madrid winger – but insists that the deal is not yet done.

Barcelona said they can’t afford to make Memphis offer – Lyon chief Aulas

Barcelona cannot afford to buy Memphis Depay because of the hit their finances have taken during the Covid-19 crisis, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed.

It was a conflict between Messi and the club – Koeman

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman insists there is no conflict between himself and Lionel Messi, following the club great’s decision to reverse course and stay with the Catalan side.

Koeman hopeful Messi can return to best form

Ronald Koeman has challenged Lionel Messi to deliver his best form at Barcelona after his dramatic summer transfer saga.

Griezmann hits out at speculation over his Barcelona future

Antoine Griezmann has questioned why he continues to be linked with a move away from Barcelona as he reiterated his desire to remain at the club.

Suarez takes swipe at ‘fake news’ with Barca future in doubt

Luis Suarez referenced “fake news” on Wednesday as his future remains undecided amid talk of a transfer to Juventus.

Messi back in Barcelona training for first time since failed attempt to leave

Lionel Messi took part in Barcelona training on Monday, his first session since his attempt to leave the club failed.

Fati aiming to convince Barcelona coach Koeman for opportunity after Spain heroics

Ansu Fati is hoping his dominant performance for Spain on his first international start will convince Ronald Koeman to grant him more first-team opportunities at Barcelona.

We were tempted by Messi – PSG director Leonardo

Paris Saint-Germain’s interest was piqued when Lionel Messi declared his intention to leave Barcelona, sporting director Leonardo has admitted.