LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSANGERS)-Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football, his country’s federation has confirmed. Barcelona’s Aubameyang, who is Gabon’s all-time top scorer with 30 goals in 72 appearances, sent a letter to the federation on Tuesday, confirming his decision. “After 13 years of pride in representing my country, I announce I am…
LAGOS APRIL 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, handing Real Madrid the chance to win La Liga if they draw at home to Espanyol next weekend. Barca’s place in the top four is still not secure either after a third consecutive defeat at Camp Nou continued their late-season wobble…
LAGOS MARCH 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a memorable Clasico debut at the weekend, scoring the first and last goals as Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid 4-0 in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 32-year-old Gabon captain and forward has scored eight goals since a January free-transfer move from Arsenal, helping early-season strugglers Barca rise to…
LAGOS MARCH 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barcelona moved up to third in La Liga on Sunday after coming from behind to beat Elche 2-1, with Memphis Depay scoring a late penalty to seal a hard-fought victory. Elche took a surprise lead at the Martinez Valero when Fidel capitalised on a Pedri error on the stroke of half-time but…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ten-man Barcelona moved into fourth place in LaLiga following an action-packed 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Dani Alves set up his side’s equaliser for Jordi Alba, scored himself and was later sent off in a game which also saw former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang make his debut at Camp Nou….
LAGOS JANUARY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barcelona put on a good fight as an underdog, but in the end it was Real Madrid celebrating again after a thrilling “clásico” between the Spanish powerhouses in Saudi Arabia. Federico Valverde scored in extra time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 win over Barcelona on Wednesday for its 100th victory over…
LAGOS DECEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barcelona have signed Ferran Torres from Manchester City in a deal which could total $73 million. The initial transfer fee is believed to be $62 million, with over $11 million due in potential add ons as Torres has signed a five-year contract at Barcelona. Torres, 21, spent the last 16 months at…
LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Real Madrid strengthened their already-commanding position in the title race on Sunday by defeating Atletico Madrid 2-0 to move 13 points clear of the defending champions in La Liga. Atletico have a game in hand over their rivals but the advantage is considerable and perhaps even insurmountable, even in December. Barcelona are…
