Guillem Balagué

Spanish football journalist (born 1968)

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Guillem Balagué is a Spanish football journalist, author, and pundit. He was a regular pundit on Sky Sports' show Revista de la Liga and has also written for some of Britain's newspapers as well as several Spanish newspapers.

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'Master and pupil' - how Arteta and Guardiola compare BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague discusses the similarities between Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'Alonso feels time is right to end speculation' Xabi Alonso "felt the time was right" to end speculation over his future by announcing he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Barcelona or Premier League? Flick to return a changed man Former Germany boss Hansi Flick is ready to return to management and will do so a changed man, says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024

Why Mbappe is swapping Paris St-Germain for Real Madrid Spanish football writer Guillem Balague tells BBC Sport why Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
Isolated, disrespected & lacking support - why Xavi is quitting Barca After Xavi announced he would be leaving Barcelona this summer. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at why. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
'A man in demand - but Alonso to Liverpool is no done deal' With Xabi Alonso strong favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager next season, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024

From 200 fans to top of La Liga - how Girona are dazzling football As Girona continue to 'punch above their weight' at the top of La Liga, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at their meteoric rise. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
'Messi mania one of biggest revolutions in US sport' Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami is 'gripping' the United States and improving the trajectory of MLS, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2023
'A special man and trailblazer - Venables' lasting legacy at Barca' Terry Venables' impact as manager of Barcelona cannot be underestimated, writes Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2023
Barca and Real 'papering over cracks' before El Clasico Saturday's El Clasico comes with both Real Madrid and Barcelona way off their best and papering over the cracks, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023

'The potential Guardiola replacement taking football to next level' Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto de Zerbi is attempting to take football to the next level, according to European football expert Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on October 18, 2023
Messi will not go on loan after MLS season - Balague Lionel Messi will not be joining another team on loan once Inter Miami's Major League Soccer season ends, says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
From Messi's heir to forgotten man - Ansu Fati a victim of own success Brighton's Ansu Fati has gone from being a prodigy at Barcelona to almost a forgotten man - Guillem Balague takes a closer look at his journey. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023	'Spain row a seminal point & catalyst for change' All but two of Spain's women footballers have ended their boycott, but the ramifications are still to play out across Spanish society says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023
'Born with the talent of finishing' - Balague on Fati Spanish journalist Guillem Balague talks to The Football News Show about Ansu Fati's loan move from Barcelona to Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2023	'Hysterical & hated at times - but Guardiola is already the greatest' Man City manager Pep Guardiola is already the greatest of all time, win or lose the Champions League final, says Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
Lopetegui's Wolves future 'in doubt' - Balague Julen Lopetegui's future as Wolves boss "is in doubt" because of the club's financial situation, says Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023	Chelsea are in turmoil - why has Pochettino chosen them? Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains why former PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino has chosen Chelsea as his next destination. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023
How Haaland became a footballing phenomenon As Erling Haaland bids to fire Man City past Real Madrid, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how he became a "phenomenon". BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023	Bellingham would suit Real Madrid project - Balague Spanish journalist Guillem Balague believes England midfielder Jude Bellingham fits the profile of the kind of player Real Madrid want to sign, and says the club's 'aura' is a key part of the club's.. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
'Dreams of Messi & Barcelona clash with reality' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague examines whether Barcelona can agree a remarkable return for club legend Lionel Messi this summer - despite the financial pressures they face. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023	Power and demands - why Real are masters of winning As Real Madrid prepare to face Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at the club's history of success. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2023
Where will Messi be playing next season? There are a number of places where Lionel Messi could be playing football next season, writes Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	Messi wants PSG assurances before deal - Balague Lionel Messi wants PSG to confirm they will continue to compete at the top level before he signs a new deal, says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2023
Bitterness, uncertainty and art - what next for Ramos? As he approaches his 37th birthday, Guillem Balague looks at why Sergio Ramos is not ready to end his trophy-laden career just yet. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023	Leeds fail in move for Rayo Vallecano boss Iraola La Liga club Rayo Vallecano did not let their manager Andoni Iraola speak to Leeds United, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague tells BBC Sport. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023
'An exciting challenge' - Lopetegui on life at Wolves Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui speaks to Spanish football writer Guillem Balague about a wide range of topics. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023	No Saudi Arabian offer for Messi - Balague Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi has not been approached by Al Hilal and would not consider a move to Saudi Arabia, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023
Why Atletico and Simeone let Felix join Chelsea Why did Diego Simeone not want Joao Felix at Atletico Madrid and will it work for him at Chelsea? Guillem Balague looks at the situation. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023	Messi reaches agreement over new PSG deal - Balague Argentina captain Lionel Messi reaches an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain says BBC Sport's Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2022
Inside Messi's quest for World Cup ultimate glory As Lionel Messi bids to lead Argentina to World Cup glory, his biography writer Guillem Balague takes a closer look at his journey. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2022	Balague pays tribute to late journalist Wahl Guillem Balague pays tribute to American journalist and friend Grant Wahl, who died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2022
Inside the world of Spain manager Enrique Before Spain's World Cup last-16 tie against Morocco, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look inside the world of coach Luis Enrique. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022	Paris, Barcelona or Miami - where next for Messi? Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look at where Lionel Messi could be playing next season. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022
Aston Villa: Why Unai Emery has returned to Premier League Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at why ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery has decided to return to the Premier League with Aston Villa. BBC Sport - Published on October 25, 2022	Diego Maradona: Cunning cheat or unplayable genius? Inside the Argentine's World Cup glory As part of BBC Sport's World Cup icons series, Guillem Balague tells the inside story of how Diego Maradona led Argentina to glory in 1986. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2022
Antoine Griezmann: The story behind why the Atletico Madrid forward is only playing 30 minutes per game Despite Atletico Madrid being better with Antoine Griezmann in their starting line-up, Guillem Balague questions why the France forward is appearing for the last 30 minutes of all games. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2022	Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Chelsea agree deal for Barcelona striker, says Guillem Balague Chelsea agree a deal in principle worth 14m euros (£12m), plus defender Marcus Alonso, for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2022
Casemiro: What are Manchester United getting in Real Madrid midfielder? Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. Guillem Balague tells United fans what to expect. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2022	Guillem Balague: Are Barcelona gambling with their future or just giving fans hope? Barcelona president Joan Laporta's 'all or nothing' approach has led to fears for the club's future. Guillem Balague takes a closer look. BBC Sport - Published on August 15, 2022
Champions League final: How Kylian Mbappe fallout has affected Real Madrid's build-up This was supposed to be a dream week for Real Madrid, but they have spent lots of time dealing with their failure to sign Kylian Mbappe, says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2022	Man City win Premier League title: How English football changed Pep Guardiola In winning four titles in five seasons, Pep Guardiola has transformed English football - but he has also evolved during that time, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2022
Guillem Balague: How Arteta has led Arsenal to brink of Champions League after six-year absence Arsenal are one win away from qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since 2016 - Guillem Balague explains how they have got to this point. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2022	Villarreal v Liverpool: Does Unai Emery get respect he deserves? Unai Emery has a record to rival many of Europe's top managers yet he has faced regular criticism this year, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2022