Lionel Messi's fifth place in Ballon d'Or absurd: Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi finished in fifth place in the Ballon d’Or voting on Monday night.
Dec 05, 2018, 09:48 AM IST
No player can replace Lionel Messi: Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde
Lionel Messi will be out of action for around three weeks and miss 6 games after breaking a bone in his right arm.
Oct 23, 2018, 22:31 PM IST
Barcelona undergo training without 10 international players with Suarez, Roberto sidelined as well
Manager Ernesto Valverde conducted the practice session without the presence of several big names including Marc Andre Ter Stegen, Philippe Coutinho and French forward Ousmane Dembele.
Oct 09, 2018, 22:48 PM IST
Malcolm must earn his plays in the team, says Barcelona coach Valverde
Barcelona swooped to sign the Brazilian forward on a five-year deal from Girondins Bordeaux for an initial 41 million euros ($47.89 million) in a surprise move after AS Roma had struck a deal with the French club.
Jul 28, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
La Liga: Ernesto Valverde wary of playing Lionel Messi against Sevilla
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is still feeling discomfort with his thigh and the club need to exercise caution to ensure he does not tear the muscle, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Friday ahead of his side's La Liga game at Sevilla.
Mar 31, 2018, 00:07 AM IST
Europa League: Zinedine Zidane, Ernesto Valverde condemn violence after policeman killed in Athletic Bilbao-Spartak Moscow trouble
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and his Barcelona counterpart Ernesto Valverde on Friday strongly condemned the violence which led to a police officer dying before a Europa League game in Spain between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow.
Feb 24, 2018, 12:13 PM IST
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde wished avoiding in-form Chelsea in Champions League knockouts
With Chelsea, playing unbelievable football in the Premier League, Barcelona manager admits that it will be a task for his side when they face them in the first stage of the knockout leg.
Feb 20, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
FC Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde admits pain of Neymar sale, but praises Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele finally arrived from Borussia Dortmund to try and fill the large Neymar-shaped gap in the squad, but the coach admits the 20-year-old is not a direct replacement for the Brazilian.
Jan 02, 2018, 17:39 PM IST
Ernesto Valverde's Barcelona proving dull but effective
On paper it has been business as usual for a Barcelona side accustomed to success, but Ernesto Valverde's team play a very different style of football to that of his predecessor Luis Enrique.
Dec 11, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Javier Mascherano still needed at Barcelona- Ernesto Valverde
Mascherano had last week raised the possibility that his eight-year spell with Barcelona could be coming to an end due to his lack of game time this season.
Dec 04, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
La Liga: Lionel Messi maintains under-par Barcelona's lead over resurgent Valencia
Barcelona's relentless winning run continued as coach Ernesto Valverde enjoyed a successful return to Athletic Bilbao, goals from Lionel Messi and Paulinho securing a 2-0 victory at San Mames on Saturday.
Oct 29, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Lionel Messi joins 100-goal club in Europe in Barcelona stroll
The unbeaten Barca top Champions League Group D with nine points. A win at Olympiakos in two weeks will seal their place in the last 16.
Oct 19, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde quashes Neymar 'rumours'
“Neymar is with us and we absolutely want him to stay here. The rest is just rumours,” Valverde told reporters at a news conference at Red Bull Arena on Friday ahead of Barcelona`s first game in the International Champions Cup.
Jul 22, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Barcelona confirm Ernesto Valverde as new manager at Camp Nou
Luis Enrique signed off his three seasons in charge with a ninth trophy of his reign in Saturday`s Copa del Rey final against Alaves.
May 29, 2017, 23:15 PM IST
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rules out return to Barcelona, says 'I will never go back to coach there'
Guardiola, who won 14 trophies in four years as Barcelona`s head coach, says he has no intention of returning to the job he left in 2012.
Feb 18, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
