Andy’s latest “The Madrid-Barca Axis” column. There are less and less players like Javier Mascherano in today’s modern game. Few who are prepared to play in different positions for club and country and fewer have ever made the transition look so seamless. Having moved to Barcelona on the back of impressing as a defensive midfielder,
Adam Lallana is wanted by the best in Europe, according to a Times report. Several of Europe’s biggest clubs have the England international on their radar; Juventus, Barcelona and PSG are all reportedly monitoring the midfielder’s progress. The Times had this to say: “PSG’s interest remains the most advanced, but Barcelona have also noted
Video uploaded by YouTube channel MATCHDAY showing all the goals and highlights from Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in their Copa del Rey encounter. Barca go through 4-3 on aggregate. Barca’s goals were scored by Luis Suarez, Neymar, and Lionel Messi, while Bilbao’s goal was scored by Enric Saborit. Like O-Posts on Facebook
Manchester City are set to snatch Ivan Rakitic from Manchester United in a stunning move, reports the Daily Star. Manchester United were purportedly keen on the Croatian midfielder, with Jose Mourinho seeing him as a like-for-like replacements for the ageing Michael Carrick. But, in a move that will only fuel the rivalry between Mourinho and
Video uploaded by YouTube channel oFOOTBALLE TV showing all the goals and highlights from Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Villarreal. Barca’s goal was scored by Lionel Messi, while Villarreal’s goal was scored by Nicola Sansone. Like O-Posts on Facebook You can also follow O-Posts on Twitter @OPosts
Video uploaded by YouTube channel Leo Messi Turkiye showing all the goals and highlights from Athletic Bilbao’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in their Copa del Rey encounter. Bilbao’s goals were scored by Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams, while Barca’s goal was scored by Lionel Messi. Like O-Posts on Facebook You can also follow O-Posts
Awesome video uploaded by YouTube channel WeSpeakFootball showcasing 2016’s best 100 goals. The list of course seems subjective, but it’s still a wonderful watch. Enjoy and we wish you all a happy new year. Like O-Posts on Facebook You can also follow O-Posts on Twitter @OPosts
According to Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, Barca are keeping a close eye on Liverpool star Phillipe Coutinho. Coutinho has blossomed and has continued to improve each season ever since his departure from Inter Milan in 2013. As reported by SBS: “”I hope when he [Coutinho] returns from injury that he will continue the form he
According to Sport, Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo will sign for Barcelona next summer. The reported fee is mooted at 30 million Euros, which is Valencia’s asking price for the Portugal international. As reported by the Metro: “Sport claim that the Spanish champions have reached an agreement with the Portugal international and are willing to pay
With all the commotion and daily reports regarding his future, PSG star Marco Verratti recently responded insisting that he’s in no rush to leave the French champions. As reported by the Metro: “The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes and Antonio Conte is thought to
Video uploaded by YouTuber Football Highlights showing all the goals and highlights from Barcelona’s 7-0 win over Hercules at the Camp Nou. Barca’s goals were scored by Lucas Digne, Ivan Rakitic, Paco Alcacer, Rafinha Alcantara, and a hattrick from Arda Turan. Like O-Posts on Facebook You can also follow O-Posts on Twitter @OPosts
Manchester United could be set to lose Anthony Martial as interest from Spain emerges. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be interested in the Frenchman. The French prodigy has struggled to replicate the form shown in his maiden year, with Mourinho said to be losing patience with his lack of work ethic and
Manchester United are reportedly keen on breaking the bank to sign Brazilian superstar Neymar in a deal that could see the Red Devils shatter the world transfer record which United’s Pogba currently holds. It’s no secret that Manchester United have been interested in the Barcelona Ace for quite some time. Ageing forwards With Rooney
Barcelona vs Real Madrid is arguably the biggest club game in world football. On average, there is almost 800 million people who watch the match each year. It truly is the game that brings the most talented individuals onto one playing field. So who will come out trumps in 2016? Madrid are certainly the form
ESPN are reporting that Paris could be the destination for Lionel Messi once his contract at Barcelona expires in 2021. Father & Sons In a sensational revelation, PSG director of football Patrick Kluivert is said to have met with Messi’s father in a bid to bring the superstar to Paris. The four time Ballon
The Ballon d’Or is a prestigious award which illustrates the greatest player of the past 12 months. Surely an award any football player would like to win, this year’s Ballon d’Or is judged solely by a panel of journalists after FIFA and France Football parted ways. Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to regain the title following
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of paying Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona, in a bid to stop him moving to rivals Manchester City. In a rather bizarre move, United kit manufacturers Adidas are worried about the status of the club and fear that a Messi move to Manchester City would decrease the ever
Andy’s latest “The Madrid-Barca Axis” column. It is always better to work out weaknesses before being presented with an opponent who can exploit them. Last Wednesday night Sergio Busquet’s rather maligned start to the season was fully exposed by Pep Guardiola, the manager who first put him in Barcelona’s first team eight years ago, and
Oh, here’s a tasty rumor for you all. According to Don Balon, Man United are interested in making a move for Barca star forward Luis Suarez. Yes, that Suarez, who starred for United’s long-time rivals Liverpool. And yes, the same man who had that infamous spat with United legend (I think he’s considered a legend,
There was nothing significant about the result of Spain’s World Cup qualifying win in Albania and the 0-2 victory in Shkoder was routine, but the sight of Gerard Pique strolling through his evening in a cut-off short sleeve shirt set the wheels in motion for a decision that will hit La Roja in the near
Andy’s latest “The Madrid-Barca Axis” column. It is always difficult moving to a club that has just won everything there is possible to win. When you also throw in the fact that your new club is serving a transfer ban which will mean that you cannot play for the club for the first six months
Andy’s latest “The Madrid-Barca Axis” column. Johan Cruyff famously told Pep Guardiola that ‘the second season is harder than the first season and the third season is harder than the second season.’ As Luis Enrique embarks on his third season at Barcelona the summer additions to the squad along with early team selections suggest that
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The debut installment of a new column about everything related to the two elite Madrid sides and FC Barcelona titled, “The Madrid-Barca Axis”, by O-Posts veteran and La Liga expert Andy Hunter. Whilst the English press clamour over Joe Hart’s future at Manchester City, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s has finally been resolved at Barcelona. Following a
With Game of Thrones now a month off our screens, I am sure many of you are getting withdrawal symptoms just as I am. Thankfully, we have the start of the new football season to fill the gap. But it got me thinking, in a bizarre Game of Thrones football crossover, who would play who?