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Barcelona 8 Santos 0 match report: Gerardo Martino debuts as Barcelona boss in landslide win over Neymar's former club
Saturday 03 August 2013
Brazilian was introduced in the second half but was unable to get on the scoreline as Cesc Fabregas nets a brace
Transfer news: Gerardo Martino deals another blow to Manchester United after he confirms Cesc Fabregas will not leave Barcelona
Saturday 03 August 2013
New Barcelona boss was speaking after the midfielder scored a double against Brazilian side Santos
Analysis: Roberto Soldado - the penalty-box predator - will add first touch of class to Tottenham
Friday 02 August 2013
From an early age it was not difficult to see he was going to be a top player
Transfer news: Barcelona midfielder Xavi questions Real Madrid pursuit of Gareth Bale and admits 'I haven't seen him play a full match'
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Spanish international has his say on the Bale transfer saga and also suggests that Cesc Fabregas will be staying at the Nou Camp
Barcelona's newest signing Neymar makes his debut for the Catalan club, but was it a winning one?
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Neymar will expect to win a number of trophies during his career with Barcelona, but how did they fare against Polish side Lechia Gdansk
Fact file: Oscar Garcia
Saturday 27 July 2013
Brighton and Hove Albion's new head coach Oscar Garcia has had an interesting career to date, including a playing career spent entirely in Spain and a management career that has included a stint in Israel.
David Moyes finds life at Manchester United to be a whole different ball game
Friday 26 July 2013
New manager has seen problems mount on troubled tour
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Friday 26 July 2013
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Barcelona announce Gerardo Martino will be presented as new manager on Friday
Wednesday 24 July 2013
The Argentinian replaces Tito Vilanova at the Nou Camp
Transfer news: Barcelona must convince Cesc Fabregas to stay as midfielder 'considers his future' amid bids from Manchester United
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Gerardo Martino’s first task will be to address future of midfielder who is ‘considering his options’
Barcelona name Gerardo Martino as new manager to replace Tito Vilanova
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Argentinian signs a two-year contract to take over at the Nou Camp after Vilanova was forced to resign due to health concerns
Manchester United and Arsenal battle new balance of power amid frustrations over deals for Cesc Fabregas and Gonzalo Higuain
Tuesday 23 July 2013
The two teams were in Japan on Monday, doing their off-season duties, but Manchester United and Arsenal both had their eyes on Spain. That is where the success of their summers will be defined, in the delicate market for players.
Transfer news: David Moyes confirms Manchester United have made a £30m bid for Cesc Fabregas - but Barcelona set to turn it down
Monday 22 July 2013
Moyes confirms second bid despite Barcelona insisting that the midfielder will not be sold under any circumstances
Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova steps down due to ill health
Friday 19 July 2013
Joan Francesc Ferrer could be in line to take over
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