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LaLiga: Ernesto Valverde says he has backing of Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu despite Champions League semi-final exit

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has said he feels supported by Josep Bartomeu and compared the reaction to their Champions League exit to a child having a tantrum.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich defender Rafinha set to join Brazilian club Flamengo on free transfer at end of the season

Bayern Munich defender Rafinha is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo on a free transfer at the end of the season, the 33-year-old said on Thursday.

LaLiga: Brazilian midfielder Rafinha expected to miss remaining season with anterior cruciate ligament injury, say Barcelona

Rafinha has not been a regular in the Catalans' starting line-up this term having only featured on eight occasions for the La Liga leaders Barcelona.

LaLiga: Barcelona midfielder Rafinha ruptures anterior cruciate ligament in draw with Atletico Madrid

Barcelona did not offer a timescale for Rafinha's recovery but anterior cruciate ligament injuries often take several months to heal.

LaLiga: Arturo Vidal 'lacked respect for teammates' by complaining on social media, says Barcelona sporting director Pep Segura

Midfielder Arturo Vidal has received a public talking down from Barcelona chiefs after the Chilean took to social media to vent his frustration at not being selected regularly.

International Champions Cup: New signing Arthur scores stunner in Barcelona's victory over Tottenham Hotspur

Arthur made an instant impression in Barcelona’s opening encounter in the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament on Saturday after firing home in a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, before the Catalans triumphed 5-3 on penalties.

Bundesliga: Veterans Arjen Robben, Rafinha sign one-year extension at Bayern Munich

According to reports, Robben had been considering other offers, but the Dutch winger is now set to complete a decade at Bayern having joined the German giants from Real Madrid in 2009.

Champions League: Bayern Munich wait for news on Thiago Alcantara's injury picked up in Besiktas win

Thiago's injury dampened the celebrations ahead of tough Bundesliga games against RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund in the coming weeks.

Serie A: Milan Skriniar, Andrea Ranocchia on target as Inter beat Benevento; Bologna win against Genoa

Inter Milan are 15 points behind leaders Napoli, who travel to Cagliari on Monday with champions Juventus, a point off top spot, hosting Atalanta on Sunday.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery negotiating new contracts

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, both 34, are out of contract at the end of the season and a primary round of extension negotiations has already begun.