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Barcelona line up new goalkeeper target but face Ter Stegen puzzle

Barcelona are facing a complex goalkeeping dilemma ahead of the 2026-27 season. While Joan Garcia is the only long-term certainty, sporting director Deco is exploring new targets like Alex Remiro. However, the club must first solve the complicated future of veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen, whilst also deciding whether to activate a break clause for Wojciech Szczesny this June.

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Michel ready to replace Guardiola at Man City

Girona head coach Michel Sanchez has sensationally thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, declaring that he is ready for the top job at the Etihad Stadium. While Guardiola's long-term future remains a subject of intense speculation, the man leading Manchester City's sister club in Spain has made no secret of his ambitions to step up to the Premier League.

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Laporta fumes as CTA admit Barca error

The race for the Spanish league title has been rocked by an official admission of a high-profile officiating blunder. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken out after the Spanish Referees' Committee (CTA) acknowledged that Girona’s winning goal in their recent 2-1 victory over the Blaugrana should have been disallowed for a foul on Jules Kounde. Despite the rare moment of transparency from the governing body, Laporta remains frustrated that the technical validation does nothing to alter the league standings or the damage done at Montilivi.

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Barcelona issue hilarious response as referees admit VAR mistake

The race for the Spanish league title has taken another dramatic turn off the pitch as the Spanish Referees' Committee (CTA) officially admitted that a crucial goal against Barcelona should never have stood. During Barca's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona at Montilivi on February 16, Fran Beltran netted an 86th-minute winner that left the Catalan giants fuming. The club's hierarchy and fans alike were adamant that Jules Kounde had been fouled in the build-up, and those suspicions have now been validated by the governing bodies in spectacular fashion.

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Raphinha hints at refereeing conspiracy after Barca loss

The fallout from Barcelona's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona has taken a dramatic turn following a night of officiating chaos at the Estadi Montilivi. While Hansi Flick’s side surrendered a crucial lead and slipped behind Real Madrid in the Liga title race, the post-match narrative has been dominated by a controversial winning goal from Fran Beltran. The Blaugrana are now fuming over what they perceive as a systemic bias, leading to an explosive "against everyone" rallying cry from within the dressing room.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.