Latest FC Barcelona News: 19 August 2022; Suarez, Lewandowski, Pjanic, Aubameyang

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

Luis Suarez is forever grateful to the Barca fans!

On this day, the Uruguayan 'El Pistolero' Luis Suarez was presented at the Camp Nou and the rest is engraved in the pages of history. Barcelona's very own number '9'

Mundo Deportivo | Anger over Lewandowski assault

Anger in Barcelona after the Lewandowski case yesterday where a fan stole his watch while he was giving autographs. The security management will deal with the police forces to avoid further similar incidents. The dressing room is tired of this because they've been through a lot of similar incidents involving TikTokers.

Santi Aouna | FootMercato | French club Nice are interested in Pjanic

Nice approached Miralem Pjanic ■ Reciprocal interest. ■ Xavi does not count on him. ■ For the moment no offer formulated. ■ Nice would first like to sell a midfielder. ■ In parallel, and as revealed, the Pépé file is progressing well.

Fabrizio Romano | Chelsea won't pay crazy money for Aubameyang

Chelsea want to pay £15m (Equiavalent to about €17.5 million) for Aubameyang or they may withdraw from the deal. The offer is far off from the €30 million valuation Barcelona want.

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Juventus Expresses Interest in Signing Abde from Barcelona

Ez Abde Italian club Juventus has reportedly made inquiries to Barcelona regarding the potential signing of Abde, according to the ‘Tuttomercato’ portal. The Turin-based team has directly approached Barcelona to inquire about the starting price for the young talent, with negotiations potentially settling around 15 million euros. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has been closely monitoring Abde’s performances throughout the season, both with Osasuna and the Moroccan national team, and is a strong advocate for the player’s acquisition. Abde is expected to be available for Barcelona’s upcoming US tour. While Xavi Hernández initially intended to assess and develop the player’s potential, the Catalan club recognizes Abde’s market value and the opportunity to generate revenue from a potential transfer. Several clubs, including Real Betis, have expressed interest, but Juventus appears to be the most eager at the moment. Barcelona, however, is in no hurry to make a decision and is car...

Where it went wrong for Three Lions against France in the World Cup and is manager Southgate the right man to lead England to the Euros 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate against France in the World Cup 2022 quarter-final Southgate has allowed a new generation of England fans to dream. His accomplishments should not be downplayed or ignored. But England can't quite get over the hill when it counts. As was evident last night, and Italy in the final of the Euros, England struggle to turn that firm grip on the game into chances and goals. Deschamps's men were not better than England's. They just had that vital 1 per cent that carried them through. Winners win football matches. England had a better xG. England (2.59) 1-2 (1.32) France. Sure 2 of the chance were penalties which boosted the xG for England, but then its the tiny margins that can decide a World Cup knockout game. Both sides were taking out their opponents strengths, but then their own strength was not coming into play. England were creating chances, but never ones you thought had to be goals. Kyle Walker was stuck blunting Mbappe, and the same was ...

Real Madrid Collects €180 Million in Membership Fees as New Season Approaches

Santiago Bernabeu July holds special significance for clubs around the world, and Real Madrid is no exception. As the new season approaches, the white club has completed the collection of membership fees and subscriptions for the upcoming 2023–2024 campaign. This season is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with the inauguration of the highly anticipated Santiago Bernabéu stadium. In numerical terms, the membership fees amount to a staggering €180 million. This figure represents approximately 20–23% of the club’s total budget, estimated at around €750 million. These substantial sums highlight the financial prowess of Real Madrid, especially considering that it is not a publicly traded sports corporation but rather a club built on the support of its members. The significant income generated by these fees reflects the economic stability of the renowned Spanish club. Months ago, MD revealed the subscription prices set by Real Madrid for the upcoming season. This includes both l...

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