FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Final
Updated entries for France, Croatia and Belgium Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta While it was certainly the last we’ll see of Andres Iniesta, the future of the three current Barcelona players is less straightforward at national level. With the depth of Spain, it could be the end of all three and that’s […]
FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Semifinals
All dates are based on EST. Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta While it was certainly the last we’ll see of Andres Iniesta, the future of the three current Barcelona players is less straightforward at national level. With the depth of Spain, it could be the end of all three and that’s with […]
FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Quarterfinals
All dates are based on EST. Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta While it was certainly the last we’ll see of Andres Iniesta, the future of the three current Barcelona players is less straightforward at national level. With the depth of Spain, it could be the end of all three and that’s with […]
Yerry Mina: Colombia’s Sleeping Giant
By guest contributor Soham Banerjee (@IamSohamB). When Yerry Mina signed for F.C. Barcelona from SE Palmeiras in January of 2018 for a fee of 11.8 million euros and a buy out clause of 100 million euros, it seemed like good business for Barcelona. With Javier Mascherano on his way out at the club and Gerard […]
FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Round of 16
All dates are based on EST. Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta While it was certainly the last we’ll see of Andres Iniesta, the future of the three current Barcelona players is less straightforward at national level. With the depth of Spain, it could be the end of all three and that’s with […]
What’s next for Gerard Pique after the World Cup? Clement Lenglet’s fit at Barca and Yerry Mina’s future [TBPod93]
Gerard Pique might be the most polarizing figure on FC Barcelona. On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Mike Miller discuss the reasons that Pique is so controversial, from Antoine Griezmann’s “The Decision” and a less than stellar World Cup to his role in Catalan politics. Your hosts continue the CB talk with Clement Lenglet, Yerry […]
FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Matchday 3
All dates are based on EST. Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta Andres Iniesta was the best of the Barcelona players, but none of the four were remarkably good or bad. Credit is owed to a Morocco team that was better than their results, and Busquets had his hands full with an attacking […]
How does the World Cup affect Lionel Messi’s legacy? VAR in La Liga, Thiago Alcantara and the Socios [TBPod92]
Argentina needed a miracle and Lionel Messi helped deliver one. On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Roy Nemer discuss what the World Cup will mean for Messi’s legacy. Your hosts also dish on some transfer buzz and try to explain the relationship between the board and the socios. Running Order: How does the World Cup […]
FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Matchday 2
All dates are based on EST. Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta Iran made Spain work for the result in another match at this World Cup that proved that possession isn’t everything. Gerard Pique bounced back after a shaky performance against Portugal and Sergio Busquets was debatably Spain’s best midfielder for the second […]
FC Barcelona at the World Cup: Matchday 1
All dates are based on EST. Spain – Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, *Andres Iniesta The early match-up with Portugal certainly lived up to its lofty billing, with all three Barcelona players (plus Andres Iniesta) playing major roles, for better or worse. Gerard Pique’s involvement in Antoine Griezmann’s “decision” video coupled with the foul on Cristiano […]
