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A general shot of Barcelona's Camp Nou taken in June 2020

Barcelona head coach Xavi on July 30, 2023
Xavi to continue as Barcelona manager beyond this season
Barcelona confirm that head coach Xavi has reversed his decision to leave this summer and will remain in charge of the Catalan giants beyond the end of the season.
340 days ago
Barcelona head coach Xavi on January 21, 2024
Xavi 'agrees to stay as Barcelona boss until June 2025'
Xavi reverses his decision to stand down as Barcelona manager this summer and will remain at the club until at least June 2025, according to a report.
341 days ago
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique on February 14, 2024
Barcelona want Luis Enrique back as head coach?
Barcelona reportedly consider re-hiring former head coach and current Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique as Xavi's successor this summer.
1 year ago
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi on February 18, 2024
Barcelona 'struggling to afford Roberto De Zerbi buyout clause'
Barcelona reportedly face a losing battle to hire Brighton & Hove Albion's Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach due to his €15m (£12.9m) release clause.
1 year ago
Germany coach Hansi Flick before the match on September 9, 2023
Barcelona 'open talks with Hansi Flick over replacing Xavi'
Barcelona reportedly open discussions with former Germany and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick over replacing Xavi as head coach this summer.
1 year ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match on February 4, 2024
Barcelona 'give up hope of appointing Mikel Arteta as Xavi replacement'
Barcelona reportedly concede defeat in their hopes of appointing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as Xavi's successor.
1 year ago
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi on January 2, 2024
Barcelona 'make Roberto De Zerbi top target to replace Xavi'
Barcelona identify Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi as their number one candidate to succeed Xavi as head coach, according to a report.
1 year ago
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick before the match on June 20, 2023
Ralf Rangnick 'emerges as contender for Barcelona job'
Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick reportedly emerges as a candidate to become the new manager of Barcelona, who will part ways with Xavi at the end of the season.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on January 13, 2024
Barcelona 'enter race for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso'
Barcelona are reportedly set to enter the race to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who continues to be linked with the Liverpool job
1 year ago
Rafael Marquez in action for Barcelona on February 20, 2010
Deco calls Rafael Marquez "an emergency solution" for Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that Barcelona B boss Rafael Marquez is not a frontrunner for the managerial position at the club.
1 year ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on January 31, 2024
Barcelona 'to push for Jurgen Klopp appointment this summer'
Barcelona reportedly plan to pull out all the stops in a bid to convince outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to join the club as their new manager this summer.
1 year ago
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel before the match on November 24, 2023
Thomas Tuchel hints at interest in Barcelona job
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel hints at interest in taking over as Barcelona boss following Xavi's decision to leave the club at the end of the season.
1 year ago
Rafael Marquez in action for Barcelona on February 20, 2010
Rafael Marquez interested in replacing Xavi as Barcelona boss
Barcelona B head coach Rafael Marquez expresses an interest in becoming the team's new first-team manager.
1 year ago
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel during the game with Dinamo Zagreb on September 6, 2022.
Thomas Tuchel 'waiting for Barcelona or Real Madrid job'
Former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is waiting for the Barcelona or Real Madrid job to become available, according to a report.
2 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Al-Sadd confirm Xavi is set to become new Barcelona boss
Al-Sadd confirm that Xavi is set to return to Barcelona as the club's new head coach, with the Spaniard being granted permission to leave his current team.
3 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Barcelona 'on verge of appointing Xavi as head coach'
Barcelona are close to appointing Xavi as their new head coach after talks with Al-Sadd, according to a report.
3 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Barcelona to confirm Xavi appointment this week?
Barcelona reportedly plan to reveal Xavi as their new head coach on Thursday, with the Al-Sadd boss in line to succeed Ronald Koeman.
3 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Al Sadd 'furious with Barcelona over Xavi pursuit'
Barcelona's pursuit of Xavi as their next manager has infuriated the Spaniard's current side Al-Sadd, according to a report.
3 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Al-Sadd respond to rumours linking Xavi to Barcelona
Al Sadd release a statement following rumours linking Xavi with Barcelona, reaffirming that the Spaniard has two years left on his contract in Qatar.
3 years ago
Xavi celebrates winning the Champions League with Barcelona in June 2015
Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona talks with Xavi
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that the Catalan giants are in contact with Xavi, as the club seek a new manager.
3 years ago
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte pictured on November 22, 2020
Antonio Conte 'in the running for Barcelona job despite Xavi talk'
Barcelona have reportedly not ruled out appointing Antonio Conte as head coach despite talk of Xavi's return.
3 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi 'to hold talks with Al Sadd over Barcelona move'
Xavi - the leading candidate to replace Ronald Koeman as Barcelona boss - will reportedly meet with Al Sadd bosses on Thursday in the hope of agreeing an exit with the club.
3 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Barcelona 'have been in contact with Xavi for weeks' over manager's job
Talks will continue today between Barcelona and Xavi about the manager's role at the Camp Nou, according to a report.
3 years ago
Spain coach Luis Enrique on June 28, 2021
Luis Enrique rules out Barcelona return
Spain manager Luis Enrique rules out a return to Barcelona, who he led to a Champions League title in 2015, amidst growing rumours of Ronald Koeman's departure.
4 years ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on August 28, 2021
Barcelona 'add Jurgen Klopp to managerial wish list'
La Liga giants Barcelona reportedly add Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to their list of managerial targets should Ronald Koeman be dismissed.
4 years ago
Juventus head coach Andrea Pirlo pictured in February 2021
Andrea Pirlo 'on three-man shortlist to replace Ronald Koeman at Barcelona'
Former Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo is on a three-man shortlist to replace Ronald Koeman at Barcelona should he get sacked, according to a report.
4 years ago
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on May 16, 2021
Pep Guardiola: 'Ronald Koeman is the ideal coach for Barcelona'
Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola believes that Ronald Koeman is the "ideal coach" for La Blaugrana next season, despite an underwhelming first campaign.
4 years ago
Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman pictured on January 24, 2021
Ronald Koeman 'set for pay cut in new Barcelona contract'
Head coach Ronald Koeman is reportedly willing to accept a pay cut in order to pen an extended contract at Barcelona.
4 years ago
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on May 16, 2021
Joan Laporta sets out timeline for Ronald Koeman decision
Barcelona president Joan Laporta affirms that a decision over Ronald Koeman's future will be made within seven to 10 days following showdown talks.
4 years ago
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on May 16, 2021
Barcelona showdown talks 'lasted less than 30 minutes'
Ronald Koeman's future as Barcelona's head coach reportedly remains unresolved after showdown talks with president Joan Laporta.
4 years ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, May 9 2021
Barcelona 'considering Arsenal's Mikel Arteta as new manager'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly under consideration for the Barcelona job as Ronald Koeman faces crunch talks with president Joan Laporta.
4 years ago
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on May 16, 2021
Ronald Koeman 'set for showdown talks over Barcelona future'
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman will reportedly meet with president Joan Laporta later this week to discuss his Camp Nou future.
4 years ago
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman pictured in February 2021
Barcelona 'considering sacking Ronald Koeman'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly considering sacking manager Ronald Koeman, with Xavi a candidate to take over in Catalonia.
4 years ago
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the match on May 8, 2021
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 'among candidates for Barcelona job'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly emerges as a candidate for the Barcelona job amid uncertainty surrounding Ronald Koeman's future.
4 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi 'to open talks over Barcelona return'
Al-Sadd manager Xavi is in talks with Barcelona over returning to the club as Ronald Koeman's successor in the dugout, according to a report.
4 years ago
Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick pictured on April 10, 2021
Barcelona considering Hansi Flick as Ronald Koeman replacement?
A report claims that Barcelona have reached out to the representatives of Hansi Flick, who is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
4 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi confirms he is in contact with Barcelona president Joan Laporta
Barcelona legend Xavi backs Joan Laporta to resolve the club's issues and says that he is in regular contact with the newly-elected president.
4 years ago
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman pictured in October 2020
Interim Barcelona president rules out Ronald Koeman sack
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman receives a public backing from interim president Carles Tusquets after the Blaugrana dropped more points against Valencia.
4 years ago
Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 2, 2019
Which Barcelona players could Ronald Koeman move on this summer?
Some of Barcelona's older players may find themselves under the spotlight.
5 years ago
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match against England on March 23, 2018
A look at the ups and downs of new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman's coaching career
The 57-year-old played for Barca between 1989 and 1995.
5 years ago
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Barcelona appoint Ronald Koeman as new head coach
The Dutchman succeeds Quique Setien in the role.
5 years ago
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Bartomeu confirms Ronald Koeman in line to become new Barcelona manager
The Holland coach, who played for Barca between 1989 and 1995, has expressed his interest in replacing Quique Setien.
5 years ago
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match against England on March 23, 2018
Ronald Koeman confirms interest in becoming Barcelona's new manager
Quique Setien was sacked as head coach on Monday evening.
5 years ago
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Ronald Koeman affirms nothing has been signed amid Barcelona links
Holland manager Ronald Koeman won four LaLiga titles during his six years as a player at the Nou Camp.
5 years ago
Barcelona boss Quique Setien watches on as his side are dismantled by Bayern Munich on August 15, 2020
Barcelona to appoint Quique Setien replacement "in the coming days"
Holland boss Ronald Koeman is among those linked to the vacant role at the Nou Camp.
5 years ago
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Quique Setien sacked: Five leading contenders to take over as Barcelona boss
Quique Setien was dismissed following Barca's embarrassing mauling at the hands of Bayern Munich.
5 years ago
Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu appears to confirm Quique Setien sacking
Josep Maria Bartomeu seems to have confirmed the imminent departure of Barcelona head coach Quique Setien on the back of last week's 8-2 loss against Bayern Munich.
5 years ago
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Ronald Koeman 'favourite to be new Barcelona boss'
Ronald Koeman - currently in charge of the Netherlands - is the favourite to replace Quique Setien as Barcelona boss, according to a report.
5 years ago
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino prowls the touchline on September 28, 2019
Barcelona's next head coach: Five contenders to replace Quique Setien
Sports Mole looks at five contenders to replace head coach Quique Setien at Barcelona following the club's humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich.
5 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi rules out taking Barcelona job in near future
Barcelona's all-time record appearance-maker Xavi rules out taking over as the club's manager anytime soon due to "external noise" surrounding the Catalan giants.
5 years ago
Arsene Wenger pictured in February 2019
Arsene Wenger 'rejects offer to replace Quique Setien at Barcelona'
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly rejects an offer to take over from Quique Setien as Barcelona boss.
5 years ago
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino prowls the touchline on September 28, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino on Barcelona links: "You never know what will happen in life"
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino backtracks on previous comments that he would never consider managing Barcelona.
5 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on November 9, 2019
Barcelona consider Mauricio Pochettino appointment?
Barcelona could reportedly move for Mauricio Pochettino as a replacement for current head coach Quique Setien.
5 years ago
Laurent Blanc in charge of Paris Saint-Germain in May 2016
Barcelona 'to appoint ex-Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc for one season'
Laurent Blanc, out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2016, is reportedly in contention to succeed Quique Setien as Barcelona's next head coach.
5 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that Xavi will be Barcelona manager
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that the club's record appearance-maker Xavi will take over as manager "sooner or later".
5 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi insists he is "ready" to take Barcelona job
The former midfielder won eight league titles and four Champions Leagues with the club.
5 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi 'agrees to take over at Barcelona next summer'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi reportedly agrees to assume the managerial position from Ernesto Valverde in the summer.
5 years ago
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Al Sadd chief confirms Barcelona in talks with Xavi to replace Ernesto Valverde
Al Sadd sporting director Muhammad Ghulam Al Balushi confirmed ahead of the Qatari side's game on Saturday that an approach had been made.
5 years ago
Xavi celebrates winning the Champions League with Barcelona in June 2015
Al Sadd deny Barcelona approach for Xavi
Xavi played the vast majority of his career at the Nou Camp.
5 years ago
Monaco coach Thierry Henry reacts on January 16, 2019
Barcelona 'considered appointing Thierry Henry as manager last season'
Barcelona were reportedly interested in appointing Thierry Henry as manager last season before Ernesto Valverde signed a contract extension with the club.
5 years ago
Ernesto Valverde in charge of Barcelona on October 6, 2019
Barcelona players 'want Ernesto Valverde to stay'
Barcelona players reportedly remain behind manager Ernesto Valverde amid calls for the Spaniard to be sacked following a poor run of results for the Catalan side.
5 years ago
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match against England on March 23, 2018
Ronald Koeman reveals Barcelona clause in Netherlands contract
Ronald Koeman confirms that there is a clause in his contract with the Netherlands national team that precludes him from taking the Barcelona job until after Euro 2020.
5 years ago
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde watches on during his side's match against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona 'decide to stick with Ernesto Valverde'
Ernesto Valverde will remain in charge of Barcelona for the 2019-20 campaign, according to a report.
6 years ago
Roberto Martinez pictured ahead of Belgium's Euro 2020 qualifier against Russia on March 21, 2019
Roberto Martinez refuses to rule out Barcelona job
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez refuses to rule out a move to Barcelona as a replacement for Ernesto Valverde.
6 years ago
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on May 12, 2019
Unai Emery a contender to replace Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona?
Unai Emery is reportedly a rumoured contender to become Barcelona's next manager should Ernesto Valverde be sacked this week, despite his mixed first season with Arsenal.
6 years ago
Roberto Martinez pictured ahead of Belgium's Euro 2020 qualifier against Russia on March 21, 2019
Roberto Martinez being lined up for Barcelona job?
Roberto Martinez is the leading contender to replace Ernesto Valverde as the next manager of Barcelona, according to a report.
6 years ago
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal291610353242958
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest29166749351454
4Chelsea29147853371649
5Manchester CityMan City29146955401548
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29121164842647
8Fulham2912984338545
9Aston Villa2912984145-445
10Bournemouth29128948361244
11Brentford29125125045541
12Crystal Palace2810993633339
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd29107123740-337
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton2971393236-434
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2997133349-1634
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2975174058-1826
18Ipswich TownIpswich2938182862-3417
19Leicester CityLeicester2945202565-4017
20Southampton2923242170-499


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