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In Messi’s shoes – Why he should stay

Last August, Leo Messi rocked the football world with his request to leave Barça, the club of his life, to seek pastures new. On the back of yet another European humiliation, this time an unprecedented 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter final, it was perhaps expected. Rumours had been brewing since July 2020 that Messi did not intend to renew his contract, and it only made sense that the disaster in Lisbon accelerated that desire to leave in 2021 to a desire to jump ship immediately.

Barcelona v Espanyol: Five things we learned as Luis Suárez saves Barça’s blushes to win dour derby and send their city neighbours to the Segunda División

FC Barcelona were far from their best as they defeated city rivals Espanyol 1-0 in the Catalan derby at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. A goal from Luis Suárez on 56 minutes was enough to claim the all-important three…

Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid: Five Things We Learned As Barça Lose More Ground In the Race For The La Liga Title

FC Barcelona’s woes continued as Quique SetiĂ©n’s side were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by AtlĂ©tico Madrid on Tuesday night at the Camp Nou. SetiĂ©n’s team were looking to put their dismal display against Celta Vigo last time out…

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Five things we learned as Barça edge past stubborn Bilbao and go three points clear at the top of La Liga

An Ivan Rakitić strike from inside the area on 71 minutes gave FC Barcelona the all-important victory over a resolute Bilbao on Tuesday night, as the Catalan giants went three points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La…