Leo Messi to return to the group on Wednesday | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will undergo several tests on Monday and Tuesday to assess the evolution of the kidney problems he suffered last December. Messi will return to his normal duties with the first team on Wednesday.
Source: No plans for Lionel Messi to undergo kidney surgery - Goal.com
There are no plans for Lionel Messi to undergo surgery as a result of his kidney problems this season, sources tell Goal. The Barcelona forward missed part of the Club World Cup in December due to renal colic and his club confirmed on Monday that he would be tested again this week.
Barcelona recent success down to Luis Enrique leadership - ESPN FC
Barcelona's unconvincing yet valuable away victory against Levante marked Luis Enrique's 100th game in charge of the Catalan giants, the perfect time to celebrate the Asturian's many successes and achievements since landing at the Camp Nou in the summer of 2014.
Javier Mascherano expects league to stay tight until the end | FC Barcelona
"There’s a long way to go" he said on Monday at an event to recognise the €45,730 raised for Rett Syndrome by the book Relats Solidaris de l’Esport. "The last two seasons have shown that the final third is the hardest. This will be a difficult league right until the end and any dropped points will be costly."
Neymar should stay at Barcelona amid transfer talk - Masch - ESPN FC
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has advised his Blaugrana teammate Neymar to stay at the club if he wants to emerge as the world's best player. Neymar's future is again the focus of much speculation in the English and Spanish media, with reports that either Manchester United or Real Madrid or both are willing to pay his €190 million release clause and offer a huge salary to tempt him to either Old Trafford or the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
I could leave Barcelona for Guardiola, says Busquets | FourFourTwo
"I have always said there are just two persons who could make me change my decision to stay at Barcelona," Busquets told ESPN. "One of those two persons is my wife. And she is happy here right now, so I don't think there will be any issues on a personal level. On a sporting level, that other person is Guardiola. It's clear that I owe Pep a lot and I would be honoured to work with him again."
Eibar and Getafe game dates and times announced | FC Barcelona
The game between the Basques and Catalans, after Barça won 3-1 in the meeting at the Camp Nou earlier this season with a hat-trick from Luis Suárez will be the first of four games on Sunday, culminating with Valencia v Atlético Madrid at 8.30pm.
Henrik Larsson extols Luis Enrique and FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona
Already in Catalonia for a week of training with Helsingborg, the team he has been coaching for two years, Henrik Larsson made a visit to FC Barcelona at the Ciutat Esportiva on Monday. The former Sweden international and ex-Barça striker took the opportunity to sit down with Barça TV to talk about the team he used to play for.
Laporte denies Barca rejection | Football Espana
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte has denied suggesting that he would reject an offer from Barcelona. Laporte is reported to have told Telefoot on Sunday night that he would rebuff Barca's advances in the event they tried to sign him, but he has now accused the Spanish Press of misinterpreting his remarks to the football programme.
Qatar hopeful of Barca resolution | Football Espana
The President of Qatar's 2022 World Cup committee says he is confident Barcelona and Qatar will soon renegotiate their sponsorship agreement. Talks between Qatar and Barca have reportedly broken down, with President Josep Maria Bartomeu quoted as saying his club are aware of the social issues present in the Arab country, but Hassan Al Thawadi believes both parties will eventually find common ground.
Alves gets huge China offer | Football Espana
Barcelona’s Dani Alves has been approached by an unnamed Chinese Super League club with a three-year, €12m-a-season offer. Mundo Deportivo reports the contract being tabled to the defender directly without an offer to Barca, who know of interest in their players from China.