READ: Laporta: ‘VAR should help the competition be fairer, not the other way around’ – FC Barcelona
Joan Laporta was furious regarding the horrendous Sunday night at the Santiago Bernabeu El Clasico match. The president sent a clear message about Barcelona’s stance on the issue of VAR.
“As president of FC Barcelona, I would like to put across my dissatisfaction the day after the improper use of a tool such as VAR in one of the most important matches in the global schedule is marking our calendar. As you well know, I have never been a great defender of VAR because I believe that, as it is applied, it takes away football’s spontaneity. But what I am in favor of is that, now that we have it, we always use it to avoid errors that can lead to unfair decisions,” he added.
READ: Aitana Bonmati wins the Laureus Award for Best Sportswoman of 2023 – FC Barcelona
The FC Barcelona star is thrilled to be named the Best Sportswoman of 2023 at the 25th edition of the Laureus Awards ceremony, an even bigger accolade than the Ballon d’Or because this is not just for being the best footballer, it’s for being the best athlete.
Aitana pipped fellow sports stars such as skier Mikaela Shiffrin, tennis player Iga Swiatek, and track and field athletic stars Faith Kipyegon, Shericka Jackson, and Sha’Carri Richardson to join an illustrious list of winners such as Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Yerena Isinbayeva, and Jennifer Capriati.
READ: Frenkie De Jong injury news update – FC Barcelona
“Tests carried out on Monday have confirmed that first-team player Frenkie de Jong has a right ankle sprain. He is unavailable, and his recovery will determine his availability,” FC Barcelona reports.
READ: Xavi is set to talk with Barcelona to determine his future – according to ESPN
One of the biggest setbacks to Xavi’s decision to leave or stay depends on FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez wants new signings this summer to strengthen the squad, but unfortunately, Barça have ruled out the possibility of bringing big names. We await Xavi’s decision after the meeting with the club’s management.
READ: 300 goals against Real Madrid in La Liga – FC Barcelona
Barça has hit the 300 mark in games against its bitter rival Real Madrid in La Liga. Andreas Christensen’s six-minute header in Sunday’s Clásico helped the club claim the landmark.
READ: Xavi: ‘It’s a shame because we worked really hard’ – FC Barcelona
Despite the “small details that decide the contest,” the coach made it clear that “we have to be proud of how we competed and how we played. We controlled the game, and we deserved to win. I leave with a contradiction because normally, with how we played, we would win, but we have lost due to circumstance,” he added.
READ: Barça Atlètic 1–0 CD Lugo: Return to Winning again – FC Barcelona
Barça Atlètic returns to winning ways after their unbeaten run came to an end in Salamanca. The academy side beat Lugo 1-0 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff via an own goal by visitor Andrés Castrín.
READ: Injury update could block Barcelona star Sergio Dest from summer exit – Football España
Barcelona defender Sergino Dest could see his summer exit blocked following a serious injury. Dest had looked certain to leave Catalonia in 2024, with his first-team chances still limited at the club, and Barcelona are happy to sell him.
READ: Frenkie de Jong’s stance on Barcelona’s future amid Bayern Munich interest – Football España
Frenkie is one of the highest earners in the Barcelona squad, and at only 26 years old, the Dutch midfielder still has much to prove and, as well, represents one of La Blaugrana’s assets that could fetch a high fee on the transfer market.
