Luis Enrique

Lionel Messi out of this world, says Barcelona coach Luis Enrique ahead of ‘El Clasico’

Lionel Messi’s strike rate “is from another galaxy” Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said on Friday as the Argentine maestro bids to score his 500th career goal in this weekend’s ‘El Clasico’.

Reuters-Apr 02, 2016

Barcelona’s Luis Enrique says normal to face tough sides in Champions League quarters

Champions FC Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique valued his side's draw to face Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The tie sees the Spanish league leaders take on the side that is second in the table an

IANS-Mar 20, 2016

Barcelona have revenge in mind against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga

Barcelona will be looking to avenge the reverse they suffered to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup when they host the Basque side in La Liga on Sunday, Luis Enrique said.

Reuters-Jan 16, 2016

Luis Enrique says Lionel Messi recognized as greatest player of all time

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday stressed that his club's Lionel Messi is "being recognized as the greatest player of all time" after the Argentine football star won the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or last night in Zurich

IANS-Jan 13, 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique world’s best coach, Lionel Messi best playmaker

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was named the World's Best Club Coach in 2015 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) while Argentine star Lionel Messi was chosen as the World's Playmaker of th

IANS-Jan 05, 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique hails Espanyol workrate after 0-0 draw

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique praised the workrate of Espanyol's defence as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by their neighbours on Saturday.

Reuters-Jan 03, 2016

A victory created the unique Barcelona way, says Luis Enrique

Barcelona's Club World Cup title is a victory for the club's unique and stylish way of doing things, coach Luis Enrique said after they beat River Plate 3-0 in the final on Sunday.

Reuters-Dec 21, 2015

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez lead Barcelona to another world title; beat River Plate 3-0

Lionel Messi broke the deadlock and Luis Suarez scored twice in the second half to give Barcelona a typically emphatic 3-0 win over River Plate in the Club World Cup final on Sunday.

Reuters-Dec 20, 2015

Luis Enrique focused on Barcelona – not his former club

Barcelona will go all out for victory in their final Champions League game in Group E - but not because it might help coach Luis Enrique's former club, he said on Tuesday.

Reuters-Dec 09, 2015

Lionel Messi won’t be 100 percent for ‘Clasico’: Luis Enrique

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will not be at full fitness for Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' at Real Madrid if he makes his return from injury but "the feelings are positive", coach Luis Enrique said on Friday.

Reuters-Nov 20, 2015

Barcelona joint top but still struggling at the back

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was unable to say when the Spanish and European champions might fix their defensive woes after they again looked shaky at the back in Sunday's 3-1 La Liga win at home to Eibar.

Reuters-Oct 26, 2015

Barca have cash to spend in January: Luis Enrique

Barcelona have cash available to spend in the January transfer window and may try to strengthen the squad, coach Luis Enrique said.

Reuters-Oct 24, 2015

Barcelona hit by injuries, first signs of fan anger

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique woke up on Wednesday confronted with the twin problems of a lengthening injury list and the first signs of discontent this season among the demanding fans at the Nou Camp.

Reuters-Oct 01, 2015

Barcelona must defend better as a team, says Luis Enrique

Barcelona need to defend better as a group, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday after his team conceded four goals for the third time this season against Celta Vigo in midweek.

Reuters-Sep 26, 2015

Spanish preview: Quiet offseason puts coaches in focus as Barcelona face off against Real Madrid

After a quiet summer for the Spanish league marked by famous farewells instead of lavish outlays, two coaches could take center stage as Barcelona opens its title defense this weekend with Real Madrid again the main challenge

Associated Press-Aug 21, 2015