Everything Barca

Dec 5, 2023 | everythingbarca.com | Shree Desai

The infamous Negreira case has affected FC Barcelona's image and genuineness publicly. If allegations are to be believed, the club paid José María Enríquez Negreira, the then vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees [CTA] €7.3 million, to favour the Catalan giants in refereeing decisions. The Spanish Giants have denied the claims stating that the payments sent to Negreira weren't to bribe the referee vice-president.

Nov 2, 2023 | everythingbarca.com | Shree Desai

The South American market is full of football prodigies. Many European clubs have tried to impose their monopoly over it but haven’t had the best of results. Nevertheless, the giants of Europe battle for the best South American signatures every year. Every time clubs search for players in the Latin region, but this time a player has come knocking on their door. Brazilian-born Guilherme Ruck better known as Gui Ruck has been a topic of discussion in various clubs’ recruitment meetings.

Oct 26, 2023 | everythingbarca.com | David Wyatt-Hupton

When Fermin Lopez found the net in the 36th minute with a scintillating shot into the top corner, the expectation was that Barcelona would kick on and put Shakhtar Donetsk to the sword. While the La Liga champions squeaked out a 2-1 win to remain unbeaten in the Champions League and solidify their place for qualification, the second half was anything but a walk in the park. Credit the Ukrainian Premier League champions for making life uncomfortable for Barcelona.

Oct 23, 2023 | everythingbarca.com | David Wyatt-Hupton

I think La Masia has been dragged through the mud over the last couple of years despite producing some of Barcelona’s most talented youngsters. It seems to me at least, that people want a Messi coming through every year, and the reality is that Messi is generational. You don’t get a stream of Lionel Messis and Cristiano Ronaldos walking through the academy halls on a daily basis, it’s what makes them so good, their uniqueness.

Oct 22, 2023 | everythingbarca.com | David Wyatt-Hupton

Barcelona and Brazil have a proud history with the likes of Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Neymar donning the famous Barca jersey. That proud tradition is set to continue within the next 12 months following the arrival of Vitor Roque, a deal that has already been agreed. But Barcelona are hoping to keep the conveyor belt going and Estevao William ‘Messinho” is a big target of Deco and the Barcelona management team.