Both Barcelona and Man United have seen better days, but there’s no doubting their status as European heavyweights. It’s been nine long years since the Catalans held aloft the Champions League trophy, and we need to go back another seven for the last time the Red Devils did so.
Barcelona will allow fans the chance to explore their Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper training base as part of an expanded club tour. Supporters wishing to look around the training ground and sports campus can do so in an inclusive package offered by the club.
Barcelona have brought in 18-year-old Brazilian striker Vitor Roque for a fee that could rise to €61m, but he might have competition for the number nine spot down the line.
Football is not just a game of skill and athleticism; it is also a game of strategy and management. The role of a football manager is crucial to the success of a team.
Barcelona have had a very tough couple of months, but there are signs that things are on the right track. The performances are still not entirely there, but they have now won four in a row across all competitions, a run that they hope to continue on Sunday when they face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final.
“You have got to shoot, otherwise you can’t score. To win you have to score one more goal than your opponent. Coincidence is logical. Before I make a mistake,
Striker Wout Weghorst's early goal ensured the Netherlands clinched a berth at next year's European Championship as they beat Ireland 1-0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday to finish second in Group B.
One of Pep Guardiola’s favourite maxims that has guided him through his managerial career since his Barcelona days is to recall his Dutch mentor, and the guiding mind behind modern day Barcelona – ‘what would Cruyff do?’ Xavi Hernandez took a leaf out of both of their books on Sunday evening after victory over Alaves.
France beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Johan Cruyff Arena at Amsterdam last Friday, to qualify for next summer’s European Championship. Les Bleus thus maintained their perfect record in their group, having won each of their six matches thus far.
Kylian Mbappé ended the worrying scoring drought that had many wondering what’s wrong with him. The 24-year-old registered a brace in France’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Friday at Johan Cruyff Arena.
Kylian Mbappé is off to a good start as the France national team captain. Les Bleus secured a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Friday at Johan Cruyff Arena.
Paris Saint-Germain winger Kylian Mbappé made history with the French national team after scoring a brace in the 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Friday at Johan Cruyff Arena. The 24-year-old’s two goals allowed him to surpass former Juventus star Michel Platini to become France’s fourth-highest all-time goalscorer.
Watch the Netherlands vs. France game on Matchday 7 of the 2024 UEFA Euro Qualifiers on October 13, at 2:45 PM ET in the Johan Cruyff Arena. Don’t miss any crucial information about how to watch this game in a free live stream, including the date, time, and preview.
Netherlands giants Ajax's home Eredivisie game against Feyenoord had to be called off at the weekend. The two top clubs were set to face off at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday, but the game did not go ahead.
Football legends come in different shapes and sizes. Those that tend to talk the talk, and some tend to walk the walk. Some prefer silence, and let their performances on the pitch create the talk.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany admits his coaching has the influence of Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola. Kompany has just guided Burnley back to the Premier League at first attempt.
Pep Guardiola will hoist the Champions League trophy aloft in Manchester on Monday. His success owes much to his maiden victory in the competition as a player at Barcelona and Johan Cruyff, the coach who masterminded it.
Several managers had excellent 2022/23 campaigns with their respective clubs. Xavi Hernandez guided Barcelona to their first LaLiga title in four years, while Imanol Alguacil led Real Sociedad to Champions League qualification for the first time in over a decade.
On the 16th of May, 2023, Barcelona tweeted out “Jordi Cruyff will leave at the end of the season.” On the 2nd of May, the Catalan club had confirmed Mateu Alemany would leave at the end of the season, eyeing a move according to rumours to Aston Villa, with a seemingly higher salary.
Jordi Cruyff and Barcelona have confirmed he's stepping down. After two years with the Blaugrana, the son of club legend Johan Cruyff is "looking for new challenges".
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has lavished praise on Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff. Given the fact that ten Hag grew up admiring his countryman Cruyff, and the influence of Cruyff on Barcelona, ten Hag took this moment to pay tribute to the legend.
Former Manchester United left-back Denis Irwin has reflected briefly on his relationship with former ex-teammate Jordi Cruyff, who currently holds the role as Barcelona’s sporting director of football.
There are few clubs in the world where the style of play weighs heavier on the manager than at Barcelona. While success pales any aberrations from what the fans at Camp Nou, deviating too far from entertaining football can impale any manager at Barcelona.
Darwin Nunez was on the score sheet as Liverpool booked their place in the knockout stages following a 3-0 victory against Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena. His goal wasn’t the only reason he made headlines, though, as a clip of the game has circulated on social media showing Nunez’s very delayed reaction to a possible foul.
Arsenal defender William Saliba donned a faulty jersey from Adidas in theis weekend's North London Derby against Tottenham. A trio of goals from Thomas
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