Alfredo Relaño discusses Barcelona's attempts to force Ousmane Dembélé out of the club, by telling the player to agree to end his contract or be fired.

Xavi annoyance at Sunday's away game in Mallorca going ahead has been echoed by many of his peers with Rubi's comments about not 'showing up for their Copa del Rey game' particularly hard hitting.

It has come to light that Joan Laporta had to persuade Xavi to agree to Dani Alves' return to Barcelona, to what end we have yet to find out.

Xavi has been handed control of transfers as part of Barça's overhaul and Dani Alves' return is further evidence of his total power at Camp Nou.

It was easier to define Spain before and during tiki-taka but Luis Enrique's side lack sufficient identity for the fan in the street to form an opinion.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's extra-time defeat to Brazil in the final of the men's Olympic football tournament on Saturday.

With Barcelona out of the running for LaLiga, the fans of the club are wondering if Xavi will come back to the Camp Nou to take over from Ronald Koeman.