Happy Friday everyone, welcome to today’s Barcelona blog. Matt Jones and the rest of the Sport360 team will be with you throughout the day with the latest news, rumours and insights from the Camp Nou.
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8:30pm – Antoine Griezmann opens up on why he turned down Barca
The Atletico Madrid striker has revealed why he didn’t sign for the La Liga champions in the summer. Read more on that story here.
7:15pm – Spanish Federation chief hits back at staging La Liga games abroad
Luis Rubiales has slammed La Liga president Javier Tebas for signing a contract to stage La Liga matches abroad. Barcelona are set to play Girona in Las Vegas in January but Rubiales says he’s not a fan of ‘invading’ a country. Read more on that story here.
Not a fan: Luis Manuel Rubiales
2:38pm – Date and kick-off time announced for first Clasico of 2018/19 season
The first Clasico of the La Liga season has been announced, with Barcelona hosting Real Madrid next month.
Find out full details right here.
12:07pm – Barcelona icon Diego Maradona named technical director of Mexican second tier side
Diego Maradona has taken a new job in football after being confirmed as the technical director of Dorados de Sinaloa.
Earlier the Mexican club announced it had parted company with Francisco Ramirez Gamez, and rumours began to swirl that former Barcelona star Maradona would step into the role.
Read the full story here.
10:24am – Argentina coach says leave Lionel Messi in peace
Interim Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi must be left in peace and not pressured to return to action with the national team.
Barcelona star Messi has been left out of La Albiceleste’s squad for games against Guatemala and Colombia, and his international future is unclear.
Read more on this right here.
