Why Barcelona were right to reject €100M for Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati is the most talented forward to come out of La Masia in well over a decade. The 17 year old has already made a 24 appearances for Barcelona this season, and scored a significant 5 goals in the process. The Catalan media are reporting that Barca recently rejected a €100 million offer for […]
How Lionel Messi and Quique Setién could lead Barcelona to a trophy in 2020

If Barcelona has any chance of winning a trophy for the 2019-2020 season, Lionel Messi and Quique Setién will need to be the leading men. They should have help, but there are a few reasons why the efforts of those two could push Barça over the finish line anyway.
Griezmann under pressure, Luis Suárez boost, and Messi 2021

On episode 195, Dan and Francesc discuss what the break means for Barcelona’s forward line. They talk Lionel Messi staying at the club, Luis Suárez and his impact on the rest of the season, the pressure on Antoine Griezmann, Quique Setién’s plan, and much more! Running Order: What does Messi staying through 2021 mean for Barcelona in […]
Barcelona or Inter Milan? A tricky dilemma for Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has defended the FC Barcelona colours and rewritten our club’s history books for almost two decades – but a recent revelation confirms that Leo’s career could have been very different. According to former Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca, the Serie A giants spotted Messi’s talent and went all out to recruit him: […]
What makes Michael Jordan and Lionel Messi the Greatest of All-Time?

Other sports like hockey or boxing have their undisputed GOAT. For basketball and football, it’s a little tougher. Michael Jordan and Lionel Messi both have claims to the title, but so do a number of other legends, including LeBron James, Pelé, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Barcelona Podcast looks at how two men so different in […]
Ronald de Boer talks Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong, Ajax, La Masia, FC Barcelona | INTERVIEW

Ronald de Boer joins The Barcelona Podcast to discuss the connections between Ajax and FC Barcelona and what it’s like playing with top players like Messi. They also talk Frenkie de Jong’s first season at Barcelona, the philosophies of La Masia, his time at the Camp Nou, plus his brother Frank de Boer’s coaching career. […]
The Forgotten Figures of Messi’s Signing | Minguella, Rexach, and Lacueva

Some Culés may not be familiar with the names Josep Maria Minguella, Carles Rexach, or Joan Lacueva, but their roles in the signing of Lionel Messi back in the day changed Barcelona history. The Barcelona Podcast looks back at the important deal and the forgotten figures involved.
Ranking the Top 50 Players in FC Barcelona History | 10-1

The Barcelona Podcast counts down the top 50 players in FC Barcelona history. Can you guess the top 10?
Messi lifts Ansu Fati, More Setién experiments, and January transfers recap

On episode 177, Dan and Francesc discuss which transfers they liked and didn’t like during the January transfer window. Then your hosts talk Ansu Fati and Lionel Messi’s connection, issues with the defense, Frenkie de Jong’s progress, and much more! Running Order: How did the board do in the January transfer window? Which players are […]
Messi wins 6th Ballon d’Or, ter Stegen runner-up to GK award

Lionel Messi once again stands alone atop the mountain, having won his record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or. Messi’s sixth surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo, who tied the Argentine with five in 2017. Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk was the runner-up and Juventus’ Ronaldo, who was not in attendance at the ceremony, captured third place. The debate this season for […]