Javier Avila is a journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela.

The laughable price Barcelona is asking for Lenglet

21 Apr 2023  |  www.fichajes.net  |  Spanish  |  Football Transfer

FC Barcelona is looking to make budgetary room for new signings, including the potential return of Lionel Messi. To facilitate financial maneuvers, the club is considering selling players, including Clement Lenglet, who could leave for a price much lower than his original signing cost. Lenglet, who has not been a key player for Barcelona for a couple of seasons and is currently on loan at Tottenham, is not in the club's plans, especially with players like Koundé, Christensen, and the potential signing of Íñigo Martínez. Tottenham is interested in signing Lenglet, and Barcelona has set a price for the transfer.

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Sudesh is a Nepali journalist and researcher with 3+ years of freelance experience across video, audio, and the written word covering the intersection of sports, culture, geopolitics, and current affairs. Currently based in Doha, he goes to Northwestern University and has been published in Euronews,...

Does it make sense for FC Barcelona to sign Dani Alves again?

23 Nov 2021  |  khelnow.com  |  English  |  Sports Transfer

The article analyzes the implications of FC Barcelona re-signing 38-year-old Dani Alves. It highlights the club's ongoing right-back crisis and Alves' potential to provide experience and stability amidst a young squad. However, concerns are raised about his recent performance dip, lack of recent training, and the possible hindrance to younger players' development. The move is seen as a short-term solution with both potential benefits and risks.

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Paula Ericsson is a journalist based in Barcelona, Spain.

DocsBarcelona premieres 'Perifèria', a film that focuses on the memory of Santa Coloma de Gramenet

03 Jun 2021  |  www.publico.es  |  Catalan  |  Historical Memory

DocsBarcelona film festival presents 'Perifèria', a documentary that recovers the memory of the Popular Plan of Santa Coloma de Gramenet, an urban transformation initiated by the community. The premiere will feature support from DocsBarcelona and presentations by festival programmer Pol Roig, directors Xavi Esteban and Odei A.-Etxearte, and historian and journalist Marc Andreu. The film explores the participatory process led by neighborhood associations against the speculative urban planning of the Franco era, culminating in the Popular Plan of Santa Coloma. Architect Xavier Valls, who died in the 1987 Hipercor bombing, was a key figure in the project, which was incorporated into the city's planning when the first democratic mayoralty was assumed by Lluís Hernández of the PSUC in 1979.

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Jonathan Gilbert is a journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I am a journalist from Barcelona, now based in Berlin, with extensive experience in media and communications. My by-lines include international outlets like Foreign Policy and Euronews, as well as leading newspapers in Barcelona, such as La Vanguardia and Diari ARA. I report in Spanish, English, ...

Neither Lamine nor Peña save Barça from their mediocrity

08 Dec 2024  |  El Correo de Andalucía  |  Spanish  |  La Liga

In a La Liga match at Benito Villamarín, FC Barcelona struggled to maintain their lead against Real Betis, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite strong performances from Iñaki Peña and Lamine Yamal, Barça's lack of cohesion and intensity was evident. Real Betis, under Manuel Pellegrini, capitalized on Barça's vulnerabilities, with Assane Diao scoring a late equalizer. The match highlighted Barça's current challenges and the need for improvement ahead of their upcoming Champions League fixture.

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Xavi Hernández Iñaki Peña Lamine Yamal Ferran Torres Hansi Flick Manuel Pellegrini Raphinha Abde Vitor Roque Pedri Lewandowski Chimmy Ávila De Jong Victor Roque De Celso Assane Diao

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Barcelona achieves agonizing victory in their visit to Las Palmas

05 Oct 2023  |  www.excelsior.com.mx  |  Spanish  |  Football

FC Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory against Las Palmas in the 19th round of LaLiga, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring a penalty in added time. This win keeps Barcelona in the title race, although they remain seven points behind co-leaders Real Madrid and Girona. The match saw contributions from former Barcelona academy players now with Las Palmas, and a notable performance from Munir El Haddadi. Despite an early injury to Joao Cancelo, Barcelona managed to equalize through Ferran and clinch the win with Gundogan's penalty.

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Xavi García Pimienta Xavi Hernández Ilkay Gundogan Munir El Haddadi Sandro Joao Cancelo Iñaki Peña Robert Lewandowski Sergi Roberto Ferran Álvaro Vallés Daley Sinkgraven

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Niranjan Marjani is a journalist based in Vadodara, India.

Following Spanish football in a cricket-crazy nation

16 Jul 2024  |  www.atalayar.com  |  Spanish  |  Euro Cup 2024

Spain's victory in the Euro Cup 2024 is celebrated in India, a nation predominantly passionate about cricket. The article highlights the growing interest in Spanish football among Indian fans, drawing parallels between the successes of the Spanish national football team and the Indian national cricket team. Both teams have experienced significant victories in the past, with Spain winning the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the Euro Cup in 2012, while India won the Cricket World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Despite recent struggles, the recent victories have rekindled enthusiasm among fans. The article also notes the role of football in enhancing Spain's visibility in India, with current Spanish players gaining admiration from Indian fans.

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Xavi Hernández Iker Casillas Andrés Iniesta David Villa Álvaro Morata Lamine Yamal Nico Williams Dani Olmo

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Sammy Mupfuni is a journalist, fact-checker and fix based in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more than eight years in the field of visual audio press, he started in web journalism four years ago. He works as a freelance journalist in several international news agencies. In the ...

False, coach Xavi Hernandez is not fired from FC Barcelona

15 Jan 2024  |  congocheck.net  |  French  |  Fake News

A false rumor circulating on social media claims that FC Barcelona's coach, Xavi Hernandez, has been fired following a defeat against Real Madrid. This misinformation has been debunked through thorough investigation, confirming that Xavi Hernandez remains the coach of FC Barcelona. The article highlights the spread of the false news and the reactions it garnered online.

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Freelance journalist covering humanitarian crises, international justice, politics, human rights and underreported social issues in Africa and Easter Europe. 
Regular reporter & contributor to The Wall Street Journal. 

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My name is Jose Perez and I'm located in Miami. With over 30 years in the Television and Broadcast business, 5 Emmy awards and 11 nominations, I’m sure I’m the right candidate for your production. I have shoot and edited long format news magazine, local, network news shows and documentary. I have ...

Time Wasting Is More Than a Jose Bordalas Problem

15 Aug 2023  |  Football España  |  English  |  La Liga

La Liga's first matchday highlighted issues with new rules on added time, leading to over 25 minutes of stoppage time in the Getafe vs. FC Barcelona match. The article argues that while some degree of time-wasting is beneficial for underdog teams, excessive interruptions harm the game. It critiques the effectiveness of increasing stoppage time and suggests alternative solutions like stricter refereeing. The piece also discusses the broader context of conservative tactics in Spanish football, driven by financial inequalities and the departure of offensive talent to richer leagues.

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Xavi Hernandez Jose Bordalas Isinho Palazon Baraja Sergi Darder Jude Bellingham Isco Unai Emery Raphael Varane Mark Thompson Bart Frouws

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Julia Riera is a multimedia journalist based in Barcelona, Spain. Skilled in video shooting, script writing, editing, and broadcasting live and prerecorded.

Latinoamericanos lamentan la retirada del futbolista Gerard Piqué: “Se va un ídolo”

05 Oct 2023  |  www.vozdeamerica.com  |  Spanish  |  Retirement

Gerard Piqué announced his retirement from professional football, surprising many fans, especially in Latin America, who regard him as an idol. Fans and colleagues, including Dani Alves, Carles Puyol, and Xavi Hernández, expressed their admiration and gratitude for Piqué's contributions to FC Barcelona. Piqué, who has played over 600 matches for the club, will retire at 35, with a decorated career that includes numerous titles. He hinted at a possible future return to the club, potentially in a presidential role.

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I’m a freelance journalist based in Bogota, Colombia where I've been living for the past five years, covering stories like the Venezuelan refugee crisis, the cocaine trade and post conflict recovery. 

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Fermín for a while: The onubense renews with Barça until 2029

31 Oct 2024  |  VAVEL  |  Spanish  |  European Football

Fermín López has renewed his contract with FC Barcelona until 2029, solidifying his position as a key player for the club. Despite interest from top European teams like Arsenal, PSG, and Liverpool, Barcelona has set a high release clause to retain him. López's recent performances, including his contribution to Spain's U21 team winning the Euro and his impressive pre-season, have increased his market value. The club's commitment to López reflects their confidence in his potential, while the player himself expresses a desire to continue his journey with Barcelona.

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Xavi Hernández Fermín López Luis de la Fuente Santi Denia Joan Laporta Hansi Flick Mikel Merino Martin Ødegaard Declan Rice Mikel Arteta Luis Enrique Jürgen Klopp Arne Slot

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Huyogo Simbolon is a journalist based in Bandung, Indonesia.

Barcelona Silences Real Madrid in Copa Del Rey Semifinal

03 Mar 2023  |  liputan6.com  |  Indonesian  |  Football

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey 2022/2023 semifinal at Santiago Bernabeu, despite Real Madrid dominating the first half. Eder Militao's own goal at the 26th minute was the only score of the match. Barcelona played defensively in the second half to maintain their lead, while Madrid lacked solutions to attack. The victory was significant for Barcelona, who managed to win without key players Robert Lewandowski and Pedri. The second leg will take place at Camp Nou on April 6, 2023. Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernandez expressed satisfaction with the result but not with the team's performance, acknowledging the team's struggle to control the ball.

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I am a multimedia journalist based in Qatar for the last 17 years and I am covering events for DPA (Deutsche Presse-Agentur) German news agency and also for IANS (Indo-Asian News Service), as well as a Pear Video, which document changes in the world by uploading video stories.
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Xavi Hernandez, Nam Tae-hee and Youssef Msakni in the running for QFA Best Player Award

17 Mar 2024  |  thepeninsulaqatar.com  |  English  |  Sports

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is set to announce the Best Player Award, with Al Duhail strikers Nam Tae-hee and Youssef Msakni, and Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez as the main contenders. The QFA Awards Committee selected the final nominations at Al Bidda Tower. Tae-hee, last year's winner, faces competition from teammate Msakni and former Barcelona player Xavi. The awards, including Best Under-23 Player, Best Coach, and Best Referee, will be presented at a ceremony on May 17 at the Qatar National Convention Center. Youssef El Arabi will receive the Mansoor Muftah Award for being the top scorer. Coaches Djamel Belmadi, Jesulado Ferreira, and Michael Laudrup are nominated for the best coach award, while Bassam Al Rawi, Almoez Ali, and Salem Al Hajri are up for the Best Under-23 Player Award.

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Xavi Hernandez Nam Tae-hee Youssef Msakni Hassan Al Haydous Youssef El Arabi Djamel Belmadi Jesulado Ferreira Michael Laudrup Bassam Al Rawi Almoez Ali Salem Al Hajri