Ernesto Valverde

Ernesto Valverde

Former FC Barcelona manager Quique Setien. Photo: Reuters

Barca count cost of gamble on Setien

His previous biggest job was with Real Betis, where he presided over spectacular wins against the likes of Real Madrid, Barca and AC Milan but was ultimately sacked after a poor second season which...

Lionel Messi. Photo: Reuters

Barcelona wars: Messi strikes back

Despite Lionel Messi’s brilliance at his disposal, Ernesto Valverde could not save his job as Barcelona boss. Photo: Reuters

Shocks of the season thus far

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde reacts. Photo: Reuters

Barcelona sack Valverde, appoint Setien as successor

FILE PHOTO: Football - World Cup - Spain Press Conference - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - June 19, 2018 Spain's Andres Iniesta during the press conference. Reuters

Iniesta criticises Barcelona handling of Valverde situation

Ernesto Valverde. Photo: Reuters

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde reacts. Photo: Reuters

Valverde worried by Barca's limp away form after Granada defeat

Bored of Neymar saga, Barca coach Valverde keen for transfer window to shut

Bored of Neymar saga, Barca coach Valverde keen for transfer window to shut

Football - La Liga Santander - Athletic Bilbao v FC Barcelona - San Mames, Bilbao, Spain - August 16, 2019 Athletic Bilbao's Aritz Aduriz celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates. Reuters

Barca beaten in Bilbao by thunderous strike from Aduriz

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao