ENTER.... LUIS SUAREZ by Biola Omowanle

Now that Luis Suarez has been cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to start training with his new Barcelona team-mates, the Catalan Giants can finally see their man in Blue and Scarlet as he’ll be unveiled on Monday,18th August 2014,on occasion of the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Mexico’s Club Leon.

The 27-year-old is eligible to feature as he is now free to enter stadiums and play in non-competition friendly matches with his new club (Huge relief for Barcelona fans and lovers).

There are so many talking points regarding this issue, so many questions on the lips of football lovers. What improvement could Luis Suarez possibly bring to the Spanish Giants after an unimpressive performance last season? Would he adapt to the tiki taka style of play the club is known for? Are Barcelona losing their values by signing such a controversial player? Would his presence compensate for the exit of the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas? The questions are endless!

Messi trains with the team

Leo Messi landed in Barcelona this afternoon and went directly to the Ciutat Esportiva to meet up with his teammates and get fitted for new boots ahead of the team’s training session. It’s been a month since the Argentinian player, who picked up an injury on November 29, trained on the pitch of Sant Joan Despí. Messi, who has yet to be declared match fit, took part in the team’s second training session of the day.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic urges Barcelona star Lionel Messi to join PSG

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes signing Lionel Messi would take Paris Saint-Germain to the next level and make them European title contenders.

Rumours in the French media have suggested the big-spending Paris side are preparing a record bid for Barcelona's Argentina playmaker.

Ibrahimovic played alongside Messi during his two-year spell at Camp Nou but struggled to forge a successful partnership with the diminutive forward.

However, the Sweden international believes the addition of his former team-mate and four-time Ballon d'Or winner would make PSG a force to be reckoned with in Europe.

"If he's up for sale then the whole world will be after him, not just PSG," Ibrahimovic said at a winter training camp in Doha.

Liverpool given green light in pursuit of Barcelona target

Liverpool this morning will be on alert as it emerged in Spain that target Martin Montoya has put a complete stop on his contract talks with Barcelona. The 22 year old has been linked with the Merseyside club over the past few months and it is looking more likely that he will be exiting the Camp Nou in the near future.

Spanish newspaper AS claimed on Saturday that negotiations to extend his contract beyond June 2014 have come to a halt meaning he will be free to speak to other clubs in the next few days. Due to the lack of cover in defence Barcelona will be reluctant to let their former academy player leave in the next transfer window meaning Liverpool could sign the defender on a free in July.

'Barca are scared of Man City' - Yaya Toure

The former Blaugrana star thinks that the Blues' Champions League last-16 opponents fear being beaten in 2014 due to the English club's excellent form

Barcelona are "scared" of Manchester City based on their storming performances this campaign, according to former Camp Nou midfielder Yaya Toure.

The Ivorian has been a pivotal part of the Blues' ascension to second in the Premier League in 2013-14 as of Christmas, as well as helping the club to their first appearance in the Champions League knock-out stage.

Messi enters third stage of injury recovery as Barcelona return nears

The Argentine has begun work on his physical conditioning after tearing a thigh muscle in November as he attempts to be ready to return to action following the winter break.

Barcelona have received encouraging news ahead of 2014 after confirming Lionel Messi has entered the third and final stage of his injury rehabilitation.

Messi has been sidelined since the Liga clash with Real Betis on November 10 with a torn left femoral bicep, and has spent the past three weeks recuperating in his native Argentine at the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association.

Lionel Messi lashes out at Barcelona vice president

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has hit out at Javier Faus over comments the club vice president made questioning the need to improve the Argentine World Player of the Year's contract.

In unusually strong language for the mild-mannered 26-year-old, Messi told Catalan radio broadcaster RAC1 Faus knew "nothing about football" and denied demanding improved terms to the deal he signed in February that ties him to the Spanish champions until June 2018.

Faus, who oversees economic affairs at Barca, told RAC1 this month he did not understand why Messi would need a better contract given that he had only recently agreed a new one.

Neymar’s transfer to Barcelona to be reviewed

Seleção star, Neymar, could be under the microscope in the coming weeks due to informalities with his transfer from Santos to Barcelona.

Neymar completed his move to Spanish giants Barcelona from Santos for a fee of €57 million after impressing as a youngster with his childhood club.

But now a Spanish has asked to see the documentation due to an informality with a €40 million commission fee, reports GOAL.com.

David Villa: Arsenal made an offer for me

Spain's record goalscorer revealed that Arsenal were interested in securing his services while he was still at Barcelona, but has expressed his happiness at Atletico's progress.

Atletico Madrid striker David Villa has revealed that he was the subject of a bid from Arsenal while he was still a Barcelona player.

The Gunners’ interest in the Spain international during his days at Camp Nou had long been rumoured, and Villa explained that it was only Barca’s reluctance to sell that prevented him from moving to the Premier League last January.

“Arsenal’s offer was very good for the club and great for me,” he said to Canal +.

Lennon slams ´weak´ Celtic

Manager Neil Lennon blasted Celtic following their "weak" 6-1 UEFA Champions League thrashing at Barcelona on Wednesday.

Lennon was furious as Celtic not only suffered a fifth defeat from six Group H matches, but also embarrassment at Camp Nou.

The Scottish champions – who reached the last 16 last term before being bundled out by Juventus – were six points off reaching the knockout stage in this year's competition and finished their campaign on a dramatic low.

Neymar scored a hat-trick for Barcelona, while Gerard Pique, Pedro and Cristian Tello were also on the scoresheet, leaving Lennon questioning the character of his side.