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However technical director Robert Fernandez does point to the talent already in the squad as a reason to be diligent in their recruitment.

Barcelona won the corresponding fixture last season 1-0 in April thanks to a Jeremy Mathieu goal but Celta was victorious by the same margin on its last visit to the Camp Nou – Joaquin Larrivey netting a 55th-minute victor.

Messi was taken to hospital for tests and Barcelona later confirmed via a club statement that he could be missing for as much as two months with a ligament tear.

As things stand, Barcelona’s transfer embargo prevents them from registering any new players, and Enrique stated the ball is in FIFA’s court regarding whether they’ll be permitted to play Turan, per Marca’s report.

The former forward believes Brendan Rodgers should be criticized for failing to replace Luis Suarez or adapt his side’s style.

‘[It was] craziness and a bit of heart that allowed me to score this lovely goal.

The 2013-14 campaign will probably go down as one of the greatest seasons in Atletico’s history.

Mundo Deportivo, Radio Catalunya/TV3 and Sport all reported that Ed Woodward had travelled to Spain to wrap the deal and end what was becoming another transfer saga.

Following Tuesday’s UEFA Super Cup triumph, Pedro denied wanting to leave the Camp Nou, but admitted to being “very angry” at not starting against Sevilla, per TV3 (h/t Toni Juanmarti of Spanish newspaper Sport). Messi had himself scored a double with two early...

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique refused to be too downbeat following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina in the worldwide Champions Cup on Sunday.

Guardiola coached the forward at the Camp Nou and is full of praise for his abilities, backing Pedro to make the grade wherever he wants to play.

The hosts’ Federico Bernardeschi proved to be the star of the evening at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, scoring twice in the opening 12 minutes to all-but wrap up victory in a quickfire start from the Italian outfit.

Barca have played three matches in the worldwide Champions Cup – They opened up with a 2-1 success over Steven Gerrard’s LA Galaxy, but have since lost 3-1 to Manchester United and were also turned over by Chelsea on penalties after playing out a 2-2 draw.

The Italy global endured a frustrating first season with Liverpool, scoring just once in the league after being brought in to help fill the void left by the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona.

Barcelona star Luis Suarez has implored his teammate Pedro to reject the advances of Manchester United, and Liverpool to stay at the Nou Camp.