Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why Koeman was fired

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Friday that "results" were the reason Ronald Koeman was fired earlier this week after the 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona President Joan Laporta "I would like to make a small reference to Ronald," Laporta said. "We're are very grateful, he took on the team in a very difficult … Continue reading Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why Koeman was fired

Coutinho named Barca’s top player after Messi

Philippe Coutinho will be useful for Barcelona this season, insisted coach Ronald Koeman. The club’s record signing could yet leave in the transfer window, but if not he’ll be part of the squad. “I count on him,” explained the coach. Lionel Messi at Barcelona runs after Philippe Coutinho's goal “For me, Cou can be an … Continue reading Coutinho named Barca’s top player after Messi

Suarez expresses disgust for Koeman after winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid

Luis Suárez has slammed Ronald Koeman for lacking personality and also hit out at former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu after winning LaLiga with Atlético Madrid. The 34-year-old striker was controversially allowed to leave Barça for domestic rivals Atlético after six successful seasons at Camp Nou. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Barcelona Suárez key to Atlético … Continue reading Suarez expresses disgust for Koeman after winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid

Koeman says goodbye to his Barcelona players

Barcelona’s season ended on Saturday against Eibar, but on Sunday they still turned up to training. Ronald Koeman gathered the players together for breakfast. It served as a goodbye to them, as they go off with their national teams to play in the Euros or Copa America, or on holiday. The team ate and Koeman … Continue reading Koeman says goodbye to his Barcelona players

7 reasons why Barcelona fans hate Ronald Koeman

Barcelona are virtually on the beach after drawing against Levante on Tuesday and seeing their hopes of winning La Liga slip away. Ronald Koeman's side, who have dropped seven points in their last four games, have been inconsistent in defence all season and have ended up paying the price for that and their failure to … Continue reading 7 reasons why Barcelona fans hate Ronald Koeman

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Barcelona coach Koeman to miss two matches after Granada red card

Ronald Koeman has been handed a two-game touchline ban by the Royal Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) Competition Committee. Koeman was sent to the stands in the second half of Barcelona's 2-1 defeat against Granada on Thursday for disrespecting the fourth official. Thank you for watching Referee González Fuertes wrote in his report: "After being warned … Continue reading Barcelona coach Koeman to miss two matches after Granada red card

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Barcelona have bleak chances of winning trophies – Koeman

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has downplayed his side's hopes of winning La Liga this season ahead of Sunday's game against Athletic Club. "It's complicated because the gap between (Barça and leaders Atletico) is very big," he said in a press conference on Saturday. "In the Champions League there's no clear favourite. We have a two-legged … Continue reading Barcelona have bleak chances of winning trophies – Koeman

Wenger – Ronald Koeman is under pressure but it’s always very difficult at Everton

Arsene Wenger has been excited and inspired after watching Arsenal snatch a hard-fought 1-0 victory from Thursday's Europa League match against Crvena Zvezda. The win, according to oddsmakers, favors the London-based club for this season's Europa crown but Wenger says support and commitment will be required in their campaign for Europe's second-tier success. AC Milan grabbed … Continue reading Wenger – Ronald Koeman is under pressure but it’s always very difficult at Everton

Everton Coach admits he’s grateful to have Romelu Lukaku

Ronald Koeman, the former Dutch footballer and current manager of Premier League side Everton, has maintained his earlier statements on Romelu Lukaku. The 53-year-old admits his best move during last summer's transfer window was convincing Lukaku to stay. Image: Ronald Koeman Koeman adds that the player's decision will turn out profitable as he expects to turn … Continue reading Everton Coach admits he’s grateful to have Romelu Lukaku