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Setien may choose to rest Messi for Copa del Rey trip to Ibiza
New Barcelona coach Quique Setien may opt to rest Lionel Messi for their Copa del Rey trip to Segunda B side UD Ibiza on Wednesday night.
No need to compare Setien to Valverde – Busquets
Sergio Busquets refused to be drawn on comparisons between former coach Ernesto Valverde and his replacement Quique Setien after Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Granada.
Juve extend advantage after Inter Milan are held at Lecce
Inter Milan’s Serie A title challenge hit another stumbling block after a 1-1 draw at lowly Lecce, allowing Juventus to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Messi strikes to give Setien victory in first match as Barcelona boss
Lionel Messi’s 76th-minute winner marked new Barcelona coach Quique Setien’s first game in charge with a 1-0 victory over Granada to move back to the top of LaLiga on goal difference.
Barcelona begin life under new coach Setien against Granada
Quique Setien will take charge of Barcelona for the first time when they host Granada on Sunday night.
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino open to Premier League return
Mauricio Pochettino remains coy over his next job but refused to rule out a return to the Premier League.
Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined coaching Barcelona – Setien
Quique Setien is embracing a new job that is beyond his “wildest dreams”, having been walking around his home town surrounded by cows just hours before being appointed Barcelona manager.
Quique Setien: Yesterday I was walking with cows around me, now I’m at Barcelona
Quique Setien says he did not imagine in his “wildest dreams” that he would become Barcelona manager.
Valverde writes letter to thank fans and staff following Barcelona dismissal
Departing Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has written a thank you letter to the club’s supporters, players and directors.
5 things you might not know about new Barcelona head coach Quique Setien
Barcelona have appointed Quique Setien to replace Ernesto Valverde on a contract until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Man United’s position as English football’s top revenue generators under threat
Manchester United remain the top-ranked English club in terms of revenue generated but their 23-year dominance of Deloitte’s Football Money League could come under threat from Manchester City or Liverpool in next year’s table.
Barcelona appoint Quique Setien after sacking Ernesto Valverde
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has been sacked and replaced by Quique Setien despite the club being top of the LaLiga table.
Valverde takes Barcelona training amid speculation about his Nou Camp future
Ernesto Valverde took training at Barcelona on Monday morning amid speculation his time as coach could be about to end.
Luis Suarez facing four months out after undergoing knee surgery
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is set to be sidelined for four months after undergoing keyhole surgery on his right knee, the Spanish champions have announced.
Xavi approached to replace Valverde in ‘dream’ Barcelona job
Xavi says it is his dream to coach Barcelona after Nou Camp officials made an approach to Al Sadd with a view to replacing Ernesto Valverde with their former midfielder.
Al Sadd insist Barcelona have made no approach to appoint Xavi
Xavi’s club Al Sadd insist they have had no official approach for the coach to return to his former club Barcelona.
Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrid character after Super Cup fightback
Diego Simeone hailed the heart of Atletico Madrid after they stunned Barcelona 3-2 to reach the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona in a five-goal thriller and book their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico confident of beating Barcelona in semi-final, insists Trippier
Kieran Trippier says Atletico Madrid will head into their Spanish Super Cup tie against Barcelona confident of reaching the final.