Guillem Balagué
United KingdomjournalistMaleb. 19675.2Global Dominance: 0.02%Guillem Balagué is a renowned Spanish sports journalist born in Barcelona, who has significantly shaped the British perception of Spanish football. Since the late 1990s, he has contributed to various media outlets including BBC and CBS, and has authored numerous best-selling books about prominent football figures like Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola. Balagué's career took off during the era of Spanish football's rise in popularity in the UK, particularly when he covered Rafael Benítez's Liverpool FC. In addition to his journalism, he is also the owner of the Biggleswade United football club, where he is deeply involved in community and team management.
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Guillem Balague is a Catalan journalist and Messi's biographer.
Perché Leo Messi è il più grande calciatore di tutti i tempi. L'infanzia di sofferenza, il rito dell'asado il lunedì e la moglie Antonella Roccuzzo che ama da quando aveva 5 anni
Italy· 2026-06-23
Pundit Guillem Balague called it a mix of 'arrogance and confidence'.
OFFSIDE | Day 11 of World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal restores Spain's soul, Cape Verde’s fairytale run continues and Ronaldo fanboys go full toxic | Football News
India· 2026-06-22
Guillem Balague commented on Lamine Yamal's confidence and leadership qualities.
World Cup 2026: Spain's Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World CupUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Guillem Balague is a journalist who commented on Luis Enrique's initial reluctance to take the PSG job.
Champions League final: PSG join 'greatest of all time' with back-to-back winsUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Guillem Balague comments on how Real fans direct their anger at Vinicius, whom they expect to help them win.
Real Madrid: Why does Vinicius Jr divide fans?United Kingdom· 2026-02-01
Guillem Balague thinks Mbappe and Lamine Yamal are the best two players of any position in the world.
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland - who is the best striker?United Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Guillem Balague is a Spanish football expert who discusses PSG's new era of success.
Champions League predictions: Liverpool, Real Madrid or Barcelona?United Kingdom· 2025-09-15
Guillem Balague mentioned that Messi is uncertain about playing in the 2026 World Cup.
মেসি কি সত্যিই বার্সেলোনায় ফিরবেন, কেন ফেরা উচিত
Bangladesh· 2025-07-06
Journalist Guillem Balague believes that a return to Barcelona for Messi is unlikely due to his poor relationship with the club's president.
Messi atajwatajwa Ligi Kuu England
Tanzania· 2025-07-03
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague added that Garcia should be in the first team.
Alexander-Arnold pays back Real Madrid signing fee - and the new 'Raul'United Kingdom· 2025-07-02
Guillem Balague reported on the potential transfer of Modrić to Inter Miami.
Sportske novosti - Milan nije bio Modrićev prvi izbor: Želio je u klub koji mu je uručio
Croatia· 2025-06-30
Guillem Balague wrote an article about how Luis Enrique transformed both the team and the PSG club.
Fenerbahçe nasıl bir teknik direktörle çalışmalı? | Uğur MELEKE Köşe Yazısı
Turkey· 2025-06-01
Guillem Balague reported that Xabi Alonso will replace Ancelotti at Madrid.
Xabi Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen at end of seasonUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09
BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague reported that Rudiger threw an ice cube at the official.
Antonio Rudiger: Real Madrid defender given six-game ban for throwing object at refereeUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Guillem Balague commented on Real Madrid's need for a refresh after their defeat.
„Poruka će biti jasna - vreme je da Karlo Anćeloti ode"
Serbia· 2025-04-18
Guillem Balague believes Real Madrid is at a crossroads after the loss to Arsenal.
– På tide å gå videre
Norway· 2025-04-17
Guillem Balague explains how Emery has adhered to his recruitment plan at Aston Villa.
Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest: How Unai Emery has transformed VillaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Guillem Balague provided insights on Andrea Berta's unique background and contributions to football.
Andrea Berta: What can Arsenal fans expect from new sporting director?United Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Guillem Balagué is one of the most respected sports journalists in the world, collaborating with the BBC and CBS.
El hombre que les enseñó a los británicos a amar la liga española | EL PAÍS Semanal: Personajes
Spain· 2025-03-08
