FC Barcelona News: 26 May 2018

Denied by the woodwork | FC Barcelona
In the 2017/18 season FC Barcelona struck the woodwork more on no less than 46 occasions. Ernesto Valverde’s were amongst the top scorers in Europe during the campaign and they could have easily scored more if things had gone just a few inches in the opposite direction.

Coutinho: I have tried to learn as much as I can from Iniesta | FC Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho is with the Brazilian national side preparing for the upcoming World Cup which will take place in Russia. However, the FC Barcelona midfielder found time to record an interview for ESPN in which he looks back at his first few months at FC Barcelona. The Barça number 14 comments on his arrival at the Club and sharing a dressing room with the likes of Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta

What do you recall about Barça’s La Liga campaign? | FC Barcelona
Test yourself with this quiz on the 2017/18 season, in which Barça have been proclaimed champion of the domestic competition for the 25th time.

Andrés Iniesta formally presented at Vissel Kobe in Japan | FC Barcelona
Andrés Iniesta, just days after saying farewell to FC Barcelona in multiple ceremonies at Camp Nou, said hello to the fans of his new team, Vissel Kobe, at a special event held at the Noevir Stadium Kobe in the eponymous Japanese city he will now call home.

Umtiti: I want to renew at Barca | Football Espana
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has confirmed he wants to renew his contract at the club and wants it resolved ahead of the World Cup. The French international defender, whose future has come under scrutiny recently, also stated compatriot Antoine Griezmann is a ‘fantastic player’ who would be a ‘big signing’ for Barca.

Barcelona will not bring in Arthur this summer - Gremio president | ESPN
Barcelona-bound midfielder Arthur Melo will not leave before the Brazilian season ends in December, Gremio’s president has insisted. In March, Barca agreed a purchase option to acquire Arthur from Gremio this July in a deal which could cost up to €39 million.

Barça stars in new Audi commercial | FC Barcelona
Have you seen the latest ad featuring the Barça players? You haven’t? Well, you’re gonna love this one! It stars Paulinho, Ivan Rakitic, Gerard Piqué, Philippe Coutinho and Marc André ter Stegen – only looking a little bit older than you used to seeing them!

Digne against Alcácer: Who wins? | FC Barcelona
Lucas Digne and Paco Alcácer had fun juggling with the ball during training. Both players showed off their great technique, a quality that is habitual for members of the first team and to the dynamics of a training session for Ernesto Valverde’s men.

Secret Box: A challenge for Yerry Mina! | FC Barcelona
The Secret Box is back, and this time it’s Yerry Mina who will have to try and juggle what’s inside! And just like Philippe Coutinho did earlier this season, Mina has no idea what might be inside!

Former Barça players who also played in Japan’s First Division | FC Barcelona
See who else besides Andrés Iniesta made the jump to the Japanese League.