Benjamin Barkworth

Benjamin Barkworth

Joined: Aug 11, 2016

Freelance football journalist with a keen interest in most things related to the sport. Messi is the greatest.

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Jokin Ezkieta of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the La Liga match between Real Valladolid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on August 25, 2018 in Valladolid, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Jokin Ezkieta set to join Athletic Bilbao in the summer

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League quarter final match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Camp Nou on April 16, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

Barcelona vs Liverpool: Expected Starting XI for Champions League semi-final first leg

Barcelona celebrates after Barcelona won their 26th league title at the end of the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Levante at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 27, 2019 (Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona’s current domestic dominance is best in club’s history

CASTELLON, SPAIN - APRIL 2: Malcom of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Villarreal v FC Barcelona at the Estadio de la Ceramica on April 2, 2019 in Castellon Spain (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona: AC Milan have met with Malcom’s representatives

VITORIA GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 23: coach Ernesto Valverde of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Deportivo Alaves v FC Barcelona at the Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 23, 2019 in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Ernesto Valverde expertly managed Alaves win

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at Camp Nou on April 16, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s defence key to successful Champions League campaign

Barcelona celebrate their sides first goal of the game Manchester United v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Old Trafford 10-04-2019 . (Photo by Mike Egerton/EMPICS/PA Images via Getty Images)

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Expected Starting XI for second leg

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford on April 10, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s win over Manchester United ends poor Champions League run

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Vinagreduring The FA Emirates Cup Semi-Final match between Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom on 07 Apr 2019. (Photo by Action Foto Sport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona continue to monitor the progress of Ruben Vinagre

Luis Suarez of Barcelona shooting to goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou on April 6, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Luis Suarez wants to extend his stay at Barcelona

Ivan Rakitic during the match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid, corresponding to the week 30 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 06th April 2019, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Ivan Rakitic could be pivotal against Manchester United

Luis Suarez of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou on April 6, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Luis Suarez hitting form at the right time

Leo Messi goal celebration during the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, corresponding to the week 29 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 30th March 2019, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Lionel Messi can set new record with win over Villarreal

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 2: (L-R) Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona, Santiago Caseres of Villarreal during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Villarreal at the Camp Nou on December 2, 2018 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by Soccrates/Getty Images)

Villarreal vs Barcelona: Expected Starting XI for midweek clash

SEVILLE, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's opening goal with team mates during the La Liga match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 17, 2019 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona can’t afford slow start after international break

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Ander Herrera of Manchester United in action during the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on March 16, 2019 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Barcelona among a number of clubs chasing Ander Herrera’s signature