Barça beat Athletic Club convincingly in San Mamés, their first win there in 3 years. Ronald Koeman and Pedri, who once again played outstandingly, reflected on what the win means for the team after the match.
Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN
Ahead of the away match versus ninth-placed Athletic Club, Ronald Koeman spoke about the upcoming elections, Aleña’s possible departure, as well as situations where he wants his team to improve.
According to Mundo Deportivo’s Ferran Martínez, Riqui Puig’s contract has been extended until 2023, but the club does not intend to make an official announcement.
As the curtain closes on 2020, FC Barcelona, like much of mankind, will attest to the darkness this year has brought. The Catalan club end the year 6th in the league’s standings, without a president, crippled by debt, and uncertain of what the future holds. The question that had been on many’s minds over the last few years has been unerringly emphasized to all by 2020: Is there a path for Barça back to the top of the pile of behemoth European clubs?
Jordi Évole of La Sexta has conducted a 65 minute interview with Leo Messi, where the Argentine player opened up about many topics and addressed his future, the club’s future, among other things.
After another disappointing result in La Liga, this time a 2-2 draw against Valencia, Ronald Koeman, Ronald Araújo, and Óscar Mingueza reflected on the team’s performance in their post-match comments.
Ronald Koeman spoke to the press today ahead of the home game against twelfth-placed Valencia. He addressed his time as coach at the Mestalla, as well as Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Riqui Puig, among other things.
DiariARA conducted an interview with Joan Laporta, former president of Barça from 2003-2010 and pre-candidate for the presidential elections to be held in January 2021. In this interview, Laporta addressed important issues such as the team’s current form, the economic situation, Messi, Xavi, and Victor Font.
After another capitulation away from home in the league, this time against Cádiz, Ronald Koeman & Sergio Busquets spoke to the press, assessing how the result will affect the team’s chances in the league.
After months of difficult discussions between the club’s managing committee, led by Carles Tusquets, and the dressing room, the players and technical staff have finally agreed to a wage reduction, as officially confirmed by FC Barcelona.
