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      Arsenal fans go wild as Barcelona star names them as one of two favourite teams boosting transfer hopes

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      RAPHINHA has stirred up Arsenal fans by naming the Gunners as one of the two rival teams he admires.Barcelona’s ex-Leeds winger was linked with Mikel Arteta’s men and Manchester United in the last two transfer windows.
      Brazil wideman Raphinha left Leeds for Barcelona last summer but has already been linked with a Premier League returnCredit: Rex
      And the Brazilian’s latest revelation has excited and annoyed Arsenal followers in equal measures.
      The Gunners finally landed an alternative to widemen Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli by capturing Brighton’s Leandro Trossard shortly before the January deadline.
      But asked which clubs he admires, Raphinha replied: “A team I like outside of Spain? Arsenal & PSG.”
      That split Arsenal followers – between those who’d love to see the former Premier League hit at the Emirates, and those who feel he would not be welcome as he “snubbed them” last month.
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      One enthusiast urged: “Make that bid.”
      But that drew strong retorts like: “Too late for that my guy” and “We’ve moved on”.
      Similar posts included: “Missed your chance brotha” and “Saka back-up”.
      And this message appeared to speak for many: “Lol. He wanted Barca in summer and now liking for Arsenal.    
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      Another fan suggested Raphinha’s erratic start to life at the Nou Cap meant he should now drop off the Gunners’ radar.
      He wrote: “Played 6 months bad and has a few good games and acts like a child when he got benched. Nah we good over here at Arsenal.”
      And in an animated debate only a few supporters were as neutral as this one: “We don’t like him and we don’t hate him.”   More

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      Man Utd handed huge boost for Europa League as Barcelona confirm star faces a ‘MONTH OUT’ with injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a major boost ahead of their Europa League second leg against Barcelona.Barca’s star midfielder Pedri suffered a muscular injury to his right leg during Thursday’s 2-2 Nou Camp thriller.
      Pedri is likely to miss the second leg against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard was forced off within 40 minutes with the injury, which has now been confirmed by the club
      A Barcelona statement read: “The tests carried out this Friday morning have confirmed that Pedri has an injury to the rectus femoris of the right thigh.
      “He is low and his evolution will mark his availability.”
      Local reports now suggest the Spain international could be facing up a to a month out.
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      Pedri was replaced by Sergio Roberto and had to watch from the bench.
      Former Chelsea man Marcos Alonso opened the scoring before United fought back with a goal from United’s Marcus Rashford and an own-goal from Jules Kounde.
      But Barcelona levelled the tie ahead of the second leg through Raphinha.
      The next clash between the two sides will take place next Thursday at Old Trafford.
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      After the game, both managers were left unimpressed with referee Maurizio Mariani.
      Xavi believed that Barcelona should have had a penalty after Fred appeared to handle the ball in the box.
      While Erik ten Hag was fuming after a foul was not given to Marcus Rashford, for which he was booked for his protests to the official. More

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      Man Utd fan branded ‘clown’ as Barcelona supporters get own back on him over taunts during 2-2 draw

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED supporter “got what he deserved” after a Barcelona fan nicked his hat while he was goading them.Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils earned a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp last night in the first leg of the Europa League play-off. 
      A goading Man Utd fan got more than he bargained for at BarcelonaCredit: Twitter @HooligansTV_eu
      The fan was left red-faced and it was all caught on cameraCredit: Twitter @HooligansTV_eu
      Thousands of United fans made the trip to Spain to see them take on one of the Catalan giants.
      However, one got a little bit too cocky after the result as they made their way over to the flexi glass that separated the away end from the home spectators.
      The man began slapping the glass as Barca fans exited just inches away from him, and then he began singing: “You’ve seen United, now f*** off home.”
      Several ignored him, although one did punch the other side of the glass, but the United follower remained undeterred.
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      And soon enough one Barcelona supporter decided that they had had enough of it as he quickly darted over to the glass and snatched the hat off the head of the annoying visitor.
      Other Barca spectators began laughing, but United fans soon joined in and jeered before the hapless individual grabbed his own shirt and pulled it over his head.
      But the humiliated man remained undeterred.
      He soon restarted his chants – but unfortunately for him others were on hand to capture the whole moment on camera phone.
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      And the clip of the incident soon went viral, with 323k views at the time of writing.
      “What a clown,” declared one Twitter user after watching it.
      Another commented: “What a weapon – now he’s going home with that haircut on full display.”
      While another wrote: “That awkward moment when you’ve been embarrassed but don’t know what to do so you put your shirt over your head to make out your not bothered.” More

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      Barcelona boss Xavi shares private messages to Erik ten Hag after Man Utd draw in Europa League

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      BARCELONA boss Xavi has revealed what he told Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after the two European juggernauts played out a 2-2 draw in the Europa League.The two sides met at the Camp Nou on Thursday in an enthralling round of 32 first leg clash.
      Xavi has revealed what he privately told Erik ten Hag after the 2-2 drawCredit: Getty
      Ex-Chelsea ace Marcus Alonso handed Barcelona the lead in the 50th minute.
      But Marcus Rashford inspired a Red Devils comeback, equalising two minutes later.
      Rashford then forced Jules Kounde to turn the ball into the back of his own net in the 59th minute to hand Man Utd the lead.
      Former Leeds main man Raphinha came to Barca’s rescue, though, scoring 14 minutes from time.
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      After the game, Xavi revealed he congratulated Ten Hag, who appears to have United on an upward trend.
      Barca are on a similar trajectory themselves, topping LaLiga by eight points.
      Xavi says a Barca-Man Utd clash can be Champions League final-worthy in the future.
      He said after the draw: “It was a really tough game with a lot of passion and intensity.
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      “We have to be proud because we competed until the end. We played against a top team in Europe.
      “Manchester [United] is coming back and today they showed their best version.
      “Both teams are more or less in the same position. We are coming back.

      “I told Ten Hag congratulations because he is doing very well.
      “It can be a final or semi-final in the future Champions League.”
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      Al Nassr ‘approach Barcelona star Sergio Busquets as they target second marquee transfer to join Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      AL NASSR have reportedly approached Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets over the possibility of a summer free transfer, which would see the midfielder join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.Busquets, 34, is out of contract at the Camp Nou this summer and has been linked swith a move away from Spain.
      Sergio Busquets’ contract at Barca expires in the summer and Al Nassr have made an approachCredit: Getty
      A move would see the midfielder join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle EastCredit: Getty
      Inter Miami are one of the teams being touted as a potential destination.
      But according to Fabrizio Romano, Al Nassr have joined the race for the iconic holding midfielder and have made an approach.
      A summer move would see Busquets become the second high-profile European player to join Al Nassr in the space of a year.
      Five-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo, completed a free transfer late last year after having his Manchester United contract ripped up.
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      Busquets and Ronaldo played together for many years in Spain – but on opposite teams.
      The pair shared the pitch for many El Clasicos between Barca and Real Madrid.
      Romano goes on to state that World Cup 2010 winner Busquets must decide whether he wants to stay on and captain Barca or embark on a new adventure.
      Busquets would be paid handsomely in the Middle East.
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      Barca manager, and Busquets’ old midfield partner, Xavi, says the Spaniard is a key cog to the Catalan giants’ success.
      Xavi’s men are sat top of LaLiga, and are on course to take the Spanish crown off rivals Real.
      The Barca boss said on Busquets’ future last month: “For me, he is a transcendental footballer for the team, vital for the dressing room.
      “An example of sacrifice, of leadership. He is priceless.
      “From a football point of view, he is the equilibrium of the team, he commands his team-mates.
      “When he is there and he is not there, you notice it.
      “There is a before and after in terms of the defensive pivot with and without Busi.
      “We will always see him as an example, a mould. This one has similar things to Busi, this one doesn’t. Vital.”
      The pair played many heated El Clasicos togetherCredit: AFP More

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      ‘I find it incredible’ – Fuming Xavi claims Barcelona were denied ‘clear’ penalty against Man Utd

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      BARCELONA manager Xavi was left fuming as he felt his side were denied a clear penalty against Manchester United.The Spaniard claimed that Red Devils midfielder Fred handled the ball in the box and that referee Maurizio Mariani should have pointed to the spot.
      Xavi claims that Barcelona should have had a penalty against Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      The ball appeared to hit midfielder Fred’s arm in the 85th minuteCredit: Twitter
      In the 85th minute, Barcelona star Sergio Roberto had a header in the United box and replays suggested that the ball scraped the outstretched arm of Fred.
      If a penalty was given it could have handed the LaLiga giants an opportunity to win the Europa League first leg at the Nou Camp.
      After the game, Xavi said: “Fred’s handball? It’s a penalty, it’s very clear.
      “They didn’t give it to us in Milan in the Champions League, I don’t know what we have to do.
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      “And they tell us that they have checked it, I find it incredible, incredible.”
      VAR did look at the incident, but did not decide to overturn the on-field decision.
      Erik ten Hag was also left angry with referee Mariani for missing a foul on Marcus Rashford on the edge of the hosts’ box.
      The Dutch manager was booked for making his feelings clear during the game, with many fans sending their support to him on social media.
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      The two sides will face off in a mouthwatering second leg next Thursday at Old Trafford.
      Neither side have a score advantage due to there not being the away goal rules in the Europa League.
      Marcos Alonso scored the opening goal of the game in the 50th minute before United fought back.
      Rashford scored the equaliser in the 52nd minute and a Jules Kounde own goal put them in the lead seven minutes later.
      However, former Leeds star Raphinha’s cross in the 76th minute managed to evade everyone and level the tie. More

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      Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man Utd

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      RAPHINHA repeatedly PUNCHED Marcos Alonso’s seat in a meltdown after being subbed off against Manchester United.The Europa League first-leg tie ended all square at the Nou Camp after Raphinha made it 2-2 on the night.
      Raphinha was left fuming after being subbed off

      But the Brazilian was left fuming after he made way for Ferran Torres on 83 minutes.
      Raphinha’s frustrations were evident on the subs bench as he took his anger out on Alonso’s seat.
      But he did apologise to manager Xavi afterwards – despite not needing to.
      Xavi said: “I see and understand Raphinha’s anger, I was also angry. I make the changes thinking about the team and not to point fingers at anyone
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      “Raphinha has apologised to me but he didn’t have to. I see it as a positive that everyone wants to play.”
      Alonso headed Barca 1-0 up on 50 minutes but just moments later Marcus Rashford levelled.
      And Rashford had a part in putting United 2-1 up after his cross was diverted in by defender Jules Kounde.
      Kounde’s blushes were sparred by Raphinha, whose curled cross sailed all the way in.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag claimed the game was so good it was more fitting for Champions League football.
      He said: “I think we dictated the game. Apart from maybe 15 minutes of the first half, we had some difficulties, but for the rest, we dictated the game and we outplayed [them], so many chances, so I was a little bit disappointed that in half-time it was 0-0 because we should have scored.
      “The opportunities they had, we created by ourselves. But I think it was a great game, two attacking teams, I think it was really Champions League [level] and even more than that.
      “So I really enjoyed the game a lot. In the end, 2-2, and we have to finish it at Old Trafford.”
      Erik ten Hag after the draw in BarcelonaCredit: PA More

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      Barcelona fans fear they’ll be demolished at Man Utd after key player is banned for Europa League second-leg

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      BARCELONA fans are fearing the worst ahead of their Europa League second leg against Manchester United.Barca and United drew 2-2 in the first leg of their play-off at the Nou Camp and are scheduled to meet again next Thursday at Old Trafford.
      Barcelona fans are not confident ahead of the second leg against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Barcelona will have several key absences against Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      And some Blaugrana supporters aren’t feeling confident, especially after Gavi’s suspension.
      The midfielder picked up his third booking in Europe this season and will be one of Xavi’s many notable absentees at the Theatre of Dreams.
      The Barcelona manager will also be without Pedri, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Red Devils.
      Ousmane Dembele and Segio Busquets are also on the shelf with thigh and ankle injuries respectively.
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      And the Barcelona faithful are not sure about their team’s chances against United.
      One fan tweeted: “Today’s game was a complete mess! There was no effectiveness, and our defense was predictably chaotic.
      “With Pedri out due to injury and Gavi suspended, no Dembele, no Busquets the situation only got worse. We ended up with a draw, but Barca is severely handicapped..”
      Another posted: “We are totally f****d up – Pedri missing the 2nd leg, Dembele missing the 2nd leg, Gavi suspended, Busquets missing the 2nd leg. All i can see now is United putting 4 past us.”
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      A third supporter commented: ” No Gavi, Pedri, Busq [Busquets], Dembus [Dembele]. That’s not good.”
      This fan wrote: “We’re f****d.”
      And that supporter tweeted: “Yeah we’re most likely out.”
      It’s good news however for Manchester United, who impressed in the 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp. More