Barcelona will not risk Messi against Inter, assures Valverde
Ernesto Valverde has insisted he will not take any undue risks despite naming Lionel Messi in his Barcelona squad just two weeks after he fractured his arm.
‘Genius’ Messi still amazes Valverde
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde feels football supporters should consider themselves fortunate to have been able to witness Lionel Messi’s extraordinary performances.
Bara coach Valverde dismisses Pogba speculation
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed speculation the LaLiga champions could sign Manchester United playmaker Paul Pogba.
Ronaldo’s exit as important as Barca losing Iniesta – Valverde
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde thinks Real Madrid’s loss of Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘as important’ as Andres Iniesta leaving the Catalans.
Mamelodi Sundowns surprised us a bit – Barcelona coach
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde admits that Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns surprised the five-time Champions League winners a bit.
Can Sundowns defeat Barcelona? It doesn’t matter
Coming up against a star-studded Barcelona outfit won’t be an easy feat, but PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns can only do themselves proud regardless of the result, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Iniesta can never be replaced – Valverde
Ernesto Valverde concedes Andres Iniesta can never truly be replaced at Barcelona as LaLiga’s champions-elect prepare for life without their mercurial playmaker.
Valverde: Nothing behind Iniesta substitution amid growing CSL links
Ernesto Valverde refused to say whether Andres Iniesta played his last match for Barcelona following Saturdays’ 5-0 rout of Sevilla.
Messi hurting following Barca’s UCL elimination – Messi
Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi is hurting following Barcelona’s stunning elimination from the Champions League, though he called on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to move on.
Valverde denied concerns regarding Dembele
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde denied he has any concerns regarding Ousmane Dembele’s habits off the field, insisting the club are happy with the Frenchman.