SearchArchives for: February 2006FC Barcelona: GIULY - Biography, Profile & Position -28th February 2006 Complete Name: Ludovic Giuly
Birthday: July 10th 1976
Height:164cm
Weight: 64kg
Nickname: GIULY
Biography
Ludovic Giuly took his first steps in professional football with his hometown team, Olympique Lyonnais, at the age of 18. He played at OL for fo… more » Categories: Player Profile FC Barcelona: XAVI - Biography, Profile & Position28th February 2006 Complete name: Xavi Hernández Creus
Birthplace: January 25 1980
Height: 170cm
Weight:69kg
Nickname: XAVI
Biography
Xavi has spent all his footballing life at the Nou Camp. The Blaugrana star joined FC Barcelona when he was only 11 years old. Early o… more » Categories: Player Profile You don't get hurt in this sport – play poker, roulette, blackjack and other amazing casino games at 888.com, the world's No.1 online casino, in a safe and established environment. Coming soon to 888 – Sports Betting, so you can turn your hockey passion into profit. The upcoming Sports Betting will be the latest addition to a huge variety of games, from bingo and backgammon to slot machines and video poker. Johan Cruyff defends Leo Messi: "He didn't play-act at Stamford Bridge"28th February 2006 Ex-Barça "Dream-Team" manager Johan Cruyff, was full of support for FC Barcelona youngster Leo Messi after his clash with Asier Del Horno amidst the lastest accusations by Jose Mourinho that Messi was play-acting like in a theatre. Have you seen the ma… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Florentino Perez quits as Real Madrid's President27th February 2006 Florentino Perez has just resigned as president of Real Madrid. Perez confirmed his decision to resign at a press conference at the club's Bernabeu stadium, saying: "I called this extraordinary general meeting because I believe we needed a change. Having… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldinho will NOT play for Brazil on Wednesday against Russia27th February 2006 FC Barcelona's player Ronaldinho Gaúcho has been released by the technical commission of the Brazilian national team from playing the friendly match against Russia in Moscow on Wednesday.
Barca superstar Ronaldinho spoke to Jose Luis Runco, a doctor and… more » ankle injury • brazilian team • confederacion brasilena de futbol • fc barcelona medical services • moscow • ronaldinho ankle injury • brazilian team • confederacion brasilena de futbol • fc barcelona medical services • moscow • ronaldinho Tags: ankle injury, brazilian team, confederacion brasilena de futbol, fc barcelona medical services, moscow, ronaldinho
Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona: PUYOL - Biography, Profile & Position -27th February 2006 Complete Name: Carles Puyol Saforcada
Birthplace: La Pobla de Segur -Lleida- (Catalonia)
Birthday: April 13 1978
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 80 Kg
Nickname: PUYOL
Biography
FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol started his footballing career at a small loca… more » barca colours • cantera fc barcelona • carles puyol • catalan • fc barcelona • spanish national team barca colours • cantera fc barcelona • carles puyol • catalan • fc barcelona • spanish national team Tags: barca colours, cantera fc barcelona, carles puyol, catalan, fc barcelona, spanish national team
Categories: Player Profile Eto'o fury at Racist Abuse in Real Zaragoza v FC Barcelona Match26th February 2006 Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o tried to leave the pitch after being subjected to monkey chanting against Real Zaragoza on Saturday night.
About 15 minutes before the and 0-0 score at La Romareda, the home fans began directing abuse at Eto'o before a cor… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona beats Real Zaragoza after Eto'o stormed out at La Romareda25th February 2006 Final Result: 0-2
Match Report: Saturday 25/02/2006 22:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 25
Real Zaragoza – FC Barcelona
La Romareda, Zaragoza – capacity: 35.000
0-1 (Ronaldinho -penalty- '79)
0-2 (Larsson '81)
Referee: José Esquinas Torres
FC Barc… more » Categories: Match Report Half Time Result Real Zaragoza - FC Barcelona25th February 2006 Half Time Result: 0-0
Match Report: Saturday 25/02/2006 22:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 25
Real Zaragoza – FC Barcelona
La Romareda, Zaragoza – capacity: 35.000
Referee: José Esquinas Torres
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Marquez, Puyo… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Diego Maradona: I have seen the new Maradona!25th February 2006 Argentinian football legend and Ex-Barça star Diego Armando Maradona is full of praise for superkid Lionel Messi after seeing his performance in the Champions League on Wednesday. After yet another outstanding display against Chelsea in the UEFA Champion… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News TV Broadcasting of Real Zaragoza vs FC Barcelona,Saturday 25 February at 10:00pm - Spanish Time25th February 2006 The FC Barcelona match away at La Romareda against Real Zaragoza will be covered by quite international Television stations.
fcbarcelonablog is proud to inform you know where you can watch your favourite team on Saturday, 25rd February:
TV3 & F… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Real Zaragoza - FC Barcelona: This time we win!24th February 2006 Match Preview: Saturday 22/02/2006 22:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 25
Real Zaragoza – FC Barcelona
La Romareda, Zaragoza – capacity: 35.000
Referee: José Esquinas Torres
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belleti, Marquez, Puyol, Silvinho – Motta, Edmi… more » Categories: Match Preview Get the lucky yellow FC Barcelona Shirt Now! Buy it here.24th February 2006 Barcelona's new fluorescent yellow away kit was a huge success when it was introduced at the start of the season and half a season later, the team has not lost a match wearing the unusual yellow jersey.
Be a winner and wear the lucky shirt!
Yellow A… more » Rafael Márquez: 100 matches for FC Barcelona24th February 2006 Rafael Márquez will make his 100th official appearance in a FC Barcelona shirt this weekend. After scoring in La Romareda last season, the stadium will be the setting for a landmark in the Mexican international's career as Barça take on Real Zaragoza on… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Team news: Oleguer and Ezquerro rested - Gabri and Maxi in - Giuly and Xavi out !24th February 2006 Oleguer has been rested by Barça coach Frank Rijkaard for the first time this season and will not travel to Zaragoza. Santiago Ezquerro was the other player not named in the squad.
The places will be taken by Gabri and Maxi López.
Ludovic Giuly will sti… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldinho fit for Real Zaragoza – FC Barcelona match24th February 2006 Ronaldinho had a last medical check up today and is declared fit to play against Real Zaragoza. The Brazilian superstar was missing training on Thursday with an ankle injury. Due to a strong Geremi challenge in the UEFA Champions League against Chelsea F… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Rafa Marquez: Focused on Zaragoza match24th February 2006 Rafa Márquez has expressed his satisfaction with the Stamford Bridge, but added that the team is now only concentrating on the forthcoming La Liga (Spanish League) match against Real Zaragoza.
The Champions League game is over, now we just have to worr… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barça star Deco: We don't care what Mourinho says!24th February 2006 Deco doesn't want to hear about Jose Mourinho anymore. "We don't care what he has to say. We already said that we will not talk about anybody but us" said Deco yesterday afternoon in Barcelona.
You only have to see Messi's leg and the match again to… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Jose Mourinho - You are a Bad Loser!23rd February 2006 Dear Jose,
Why do you have to argue all the time about referees decisions? Remember, last time one of the best referee´s in football had to resign because of death threats after your false accusations.
You should admit that FC Barcelona was the better… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barcelona's young star Lionel Messi: I did not fake it!23rd February 2006 Barcelona star Lionel Messi insists he did not play-act to get Chelsea's Asier Del Horno dismissed in his side's 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory at Stamford Bridge.
The Barça youngster feels he was not guilty of anything: "I did not fake anything.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Referee Terje Hauge: Justified sending off of Del Horno23rd February 2006 Referee Terje Hauge insists he was right to send off Chelsea full-back Asier del Horno in their Champions League home defeat to Barcelona.
The Spanish international and ex-Bilbao defender was shown a straight red card for a vicious foul on Lionel Messi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ex-Premiership Referee Winter hits out at Mourinho: Get your own house in order!23rd February 2006 Sky Sport News reported that former Premiership referee Jeff Winter has accused Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho of double standards and defended referee Terje Hauges decision to give Asier Del Horno his marching orders: Del Horno had to go!
"It's absolutely… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona coach Rijkaard delighted: We'll finish the job in The Nou Camp!23rd February 2006 Barça coach, Frank Rijkaard was delighted with the way his side fought back to earn a 2-1 first leg advantage over Chelsea:
It was an important result for us in a special game treated with a lot of tension by the media.. We showed a lot of maturity.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Henrik Larsson: This is only half-time!23rd February 2006 Larsson: Don't Cry For Me, Chelsea
Barcelona´s Scandinavian striker Henrik Larsson kept his cool last night and did not want to get too euphoric despite the fantastic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions Leagu… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Chelsea v Barcelona: Rijkaard and Mourinho – two different views on the red card for Del Horno23rd February 2006 Jose Mourinho is fuming over the red card shown to Chelsea defender Asier Del Horno. In his post-match interview following the 2-1 Champions League home defeat to FC Barcelona Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho verbally atttacked Lionel Messi of play-acting… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Statistics: Chelsea v FC Barcelona, 22nd of February 2006, 20:45 at Stamford Bridge23rd February 2006 Chelsea FC v FC Barcelona, February, 22 (20:45), Stamford Bridge
Team Statistics
Chelsea FC / FC Barcelona
goals: 1 / 2
shots on target: 2 / 9
shots off target: 7 / 4
blocked shots: 1 / 10
corners: 3 / 9
fouls committed: 23 / 13
off side: 4 / 1
yellow… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barça takes Stamford Bridge by storm: 2-1 victory leaves Barça with one foot in the quarterfinal22nd February 2006 Final Result Result: 1-2
Match Report: Wednesday 22/02/2006 20:45 (GMT+1):Champions League 1st Leg
Chelsea FC – FC Barcelona
Stamford Bridge, London – attendance: 42.000
1-0 (Motta o.g '57)
1-1 (Terry o.g '72)
1-2 (Eto'o '80)
Referee: Terje Hauge… more » Categories: Match Report Chelsea vs Barça, the first round. Let's go Barça!22nd February 2006 Match Preview: Wednesday 22/02/2006 20:45 (GMT+1): Champions League 1st Leg
FC Chelsea – FC Barcelona
Stamford Bridge, London – capacity: 42.000
Referee:Terje Hauge (Norway)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer, Marquez, Puyol, Gio – Motta, Edmil… more » Categories: Match Preview FC Barcelona v FC Chelsea: The Prematch War of Words22nd February 2006 We all expect excellent football and a fantastic match tonight but the usual mind games have started before the big clash.
Players and officials from both clubs have spent much of the past week sniping at each other and we believe they will go on durin… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Half Time Result: Chelsea FC - FC Barcelona 0:022nd February 2006 Half Time Result: 0-0
Match Report: Wednesday 22/02/2006 20:45 (GMT+1): Champions League 1st Leg
Chelsea FC – FC.Barcelona
Stamford Bridge, London – capacity: 42.000
Referee:Terje Hauge (Norway)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer, Marquez, Puy… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Chelsea Coach Mourinho: Draw is OK for Chelsea22nd February 2006 The Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho admitted he would be happy with a goalless draw.
The Blues coach Mourinho was quoted as saying: "0-0 is not a result I would play for but it's not a result that would frighten me. I don't think we have to win because we… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Chelsea - Barça 12 hours left before the match!22nd February 2006 FC Barcelona had been training at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Barça's players could see and feel the state of the pitch. there is only one comment: Life's a pitch!
Just have a look for yourself:
FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol fears the poor Chelsea… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Only 24 hours to go: Update FC Chelsea London vs FC Barcelona21st February 2006 Chelsea have suffered a big blow ahead of the Champions League match against FC Barcelona following confirmation that Chelsea defender William Gallas has been ruled out of the match with a hamstring injury.
Chelsea´s defend did not make the best impressi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Referee Terje Hauge to Mourinho: Talk to me21st February 2006 Norwegian referee Terje Hauge has gone into an early offensive before the UEFA Champions League match between Chelsea and FC Barcelona on Wednesday, 23 February at Stamford Bridge and is willing to face up to any criticism he may have to contend with.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Tonight all Barça fans are Gooners!!21st February 2006 www.fcbarcelonablog.com wishes Arsenal FC good luck against the "Peseteros" of Real Madrid at The Bernabeu. We hope that The Gunners get a result and win the match tonight. We would love to see Thierry Henry tearing up the net a few times.
Tonight, all… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barça star Ronaldinho confident: I'm not worried!21st February 2006 Ronaldinho looks very focused on revenge after last year's exit from the UEFA Champions League. After remarks by John Terry that the Barça star would receive some “extra special treatment” he responded completely unconcerned: "I am not worried or scared.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Chelsea defender John Terry claims: “I'll give Ronaldinho some rough treatment!”21st February 2006 .
Chelsea defender John Terry claims: “I'll give Ronaldinho some rough treatment!”
After his superlative display last year and an extraordinary goal that humilated the entire Chelsea defence, Ronaldinho looks certain to receive extra special attention i… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk What a laugh Jose! – Mou(th)rinho accuses Barça of “diving”21st February 2006 Chelsea coach Jose “Big” Mou(th)rinho describes FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as a diver because he felt that Didier Drogba was sent off as a result of Valdes' play-acting in Barcelona last year. What a laugh!
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insi… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk TV Broadcasting of Chelsea FC vs FC Barcelona on Wednesday, 23 February at 7:45pm - London Time21st February 2006 Good news for all Barça fans all over the world. The FC Barcelona match away at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea will be covered by plenty of international Television stations. You can watch your favourite team on Wednesday, 23rd February at:
TVE (Telev… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Chelsea-Barça 36 hours left before the match!21st February 2006 Yesterday, the FC Barcelona squad enjoyed their last training session before flying to London to face Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, 23rd of February - Kick-Off 7:45pm (GMT).
Only Ludovic Giuly and Xavi were missing the trip du… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Buy Barca Tickets only from Ticket Dealers authorised officially by FC Barcelona20th February 2006 You are a FC Barcelona fan and you want to buy tickets for a Barca match? Then buy your tickets here!
Only buy your tickets at officially authorised ticket dealers by FC Barcelona:
www.barcelonablog.com recommends this officially authorised online… more » Categories: FC Barcelona Tickets Ronaldinho Goal 1:3 : FC Chelsea - FC Barcelona 23 Feb 2005 UEFA Champions League at Stamford Bridge20th February 2006 Everybody knows about this goal. Anyway, who can not get enough of it, here we are: Just click on the image and have fun! It was one of the highlights of the UEFA Champions League Season 2005. Also read Chelsea defender William Gallas´s comment about thi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona Video Chelsea's Gallas: "The day we play Barcelona, we won't be laughing"20th February 2006 William Gallas, Chelsea's versatile defender explained in an interview with “The Observer” on Sunday why he is desperate to be fit for the UEFA Champions League clash with FC Barcelona. He admitted that he is full of praise for Ronaldinho and Leo Messi a… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Chelsea-Barça 72 hours left before the match!20th February 2006 No Barça player wants to miss the Chelsea's match. Unfortunately three players cannot make the journey to Stamford Bridge: Ludovic Giuly because of injury as well as Gabri and Maxi due to tactical decisions.
Ronaldinho and Eto'o are especially motivated… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Six individual honours for Barça Players20th February 2006 FC Barcelona is proud to present six individual honours in total for 3 of their senior players this season: Brazil Star Ronaldinho Gaucho, Top Goal-Scorer Samuel Eto'o and youngster Lionel Messi.
Samuel Eto'o won the African Player of the Year 2005 awar… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Messi or What a Difference a Year makes20th February 2006 Last year Leo Messi missed out on the opportunity to play in the match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as he was rarely in Barça's first team plans. But times have changed for the FC Barcelona youngster and Argentine star, so much so that not only wil… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News International Barça TV: Six Hours every week19th February 2006 Barça TV will broadcast an international version of six hours-a-week derived from the 12 hours-a-day programming of the official Barça channel. Barça TV produces an international programme for foreign viewers that do not have the benefit of watching and… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Players: Fantastic 5-1 victory boosts Confidence for UEFA Championslegue match against Chelsea19th February 2006 Barcelona's terrific 5-1 victory over Real Betis has reinforced the confidence and team spirit of the squad before the trip to Stamford Bridge. The team had been very keen to bounce back after the two consecutive league defeats. They desperately wanted n… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Spectacular Barça sent Betis 5-1 home19th February 2006 Match Report Saturday 18/02/2006 22:00 La Liga, match day 24
FC Barcelona – Real Betis Balompié 5:1
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 70,000
1-0 Larsson ´17
2-0 Melli (o.g.) ´29
3-0 Melli (o.g.) '34
4-0 Ronaldinho '58
4-1 Joaquin '62
5-1 Messi '85… more » Categories: Match Report Half Time Result: FC Barcelona - Real Betis Balompié 3:018th February 2006 Half Time Result:3-0
Match Report Saturday 18/02/2006 22:00 La Liga, match day 24
FC Barcelona – Real Betis Balompié 3:0
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 65.000
1-0 Larsson ´17
2-0 Melli (o.g.) ´29
3-0 Melli (o.g.) ´34
Referee: Eduardo Iturralde Gon… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News New Turf in Camp Nou successfully Tested18th February 2006 The Barça team tested the first time the new turf layed out in the Nou Camp. Frank Rijkaard has run the first training session behind closed doors and the Barça players have tried and tested the new Camp Nou pitch for the first time ahead of tomorrow nig… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldinho, Messi, Deco, Motta and Belletti back against Real Betis Sevilla18th February 2006 Ronaldinho, Messi, Deco, Motta and Belletti have all been named in the squad to face Real Betis. Rijkaard also named Carles Puyol in his squad of 19 players despite a knock in midweek training:
Valdés, Jorquera, Iniesta, Van Bommel, Ezquerro, Gio, Puyo… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Betandwin withdraws offer to become the club´s official shirt sponsor18th February 2006 FC Barcelona confirms on their official website that the company Betandwin has withdrawn its formal offer to become the club's first official shirt sponsor. The official statement says: "However, FC Barcelona wish to point out that, although the differen… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldinho back – The magic returns to Camp Nou!17th February 2006 Match Preview: Saturday 18/02/2006 22:00 La Liga, match day 24
FC Barcelona – RCD Betis Sevilla
Camp Nou, Barcelona – capacity: 98,000
Referee: Eduardo Iturralde González
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti (Gabri), Oleguer, Puyol, Sylvinho… more » Categories: Match Preview Eto'o – The King of African Football !17th February 2006 Samuel Eto'o struck a wonderful hat-trick last night and FC Barcelona Blog congratulates the outstanding Barça and Cameroon striker, winner of the "African Player of the Year, 2006" award.
On Thursday night Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o claimed the cr… more » african cup of nations • african player year • didier drogba • michael essien • mikel • samuel eto'o african cup of nations • african player year • didier drogba • michael essien • mikel • samuel eto'o Tags: african cup of nations, african player year, didier drogba, michael essien, mikel, samuel eto'o
Categories: FC Barcelona News Ex-Barça Goalie, Josep Reina hopes Barca win 8-0 against Chelsea!17th February 2006 Josep Reina, the Liverpool keeper has reopened his personal war of words with Chelsea by admitting that he hopes The Blues are thumped 8-0 by Barça in the Champions League. In the last match between Chelsea and Liverpool (2-0) Reina was shown a red card… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Larsson Going back to his Roots17th February 2006 FC Barcelona player Henrik Larsson will definetely join his former club Helsingborg in the summer. 34-year-old Larsson confirmed on Thursday the signing of an 18 month contract and returns to his native Sweden after the World Cup in Germany. The Barça st… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News What Does Fabregas Really Know About Henry?17th February 2006 We recently informed the readers of www.fcbarcelonablog.com that Ex-Barca player Cesc Fabregas was giving Thierry Henry lessons in Catalan and advising him on the best areas to live in Barcelona.
Yesterday Skysports.com released an article entitled "Ce… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Arsenal Fans Worried About Henry's Future15th February 2006 After last night's performance against Liverpool, more and more Arsenal fans fear the Gunners could loose their Highbury idol and top scorer Thierry Henry to FC Barcelona if their current slump in form continues.
Last night Arsene Wengers team lost 1-0… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Eto'o to Chelsea - Henry joins Barça from Arsenal15th February 2006 Rumours and talks hot up before the 'UEFA Champions League' first leg battle between Chelsea and FC Barcelona. English tabloid, 'The Daily Express' believes Blues boss, Jose Mourinho, is considering a £30mill. (€45Mio.) bid for the Cameroon striker at th… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Chelsea Starting to Play Dirty Tricks?15th February 2006 FC Barcelona are concerned about the condition of the Chelsea pitch ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash between the respective national champions at Stamford Bridge on 22nd February as large patches of the playing surface have lost their grass.
Bar… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Nike taking Lionel Messi and Adidas to court?15th February 2006 Nike, the US sport equipment manufacturer and official sponsors of FC Barcelona is considering taking legal action over Lionel Messi's sponsorship deal with Adidas.
The US-giant Nike feels that the previous contractual agreement between Nike and the Ar… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Injury Update: Deco back - Motta ready – Messi progressing - Giuly out?15th February 2006 Deco was back in Monday's training session and FC Barcelona medical staff have announced that Deco and Thiago Motta will be able to resume normal training this week. After the recovery session some first team players still turned up for an additional tr… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldinho to Premiership? Nonsense15th February 2006 FC Barcelona player Ronaldinho has ruled out a move to England insisting he has no plans to quit The Camp Nou. He described these rumours as rubbish and complete nonsense. The Brazilian superstar has been linked in the English tabloids with a possible mo… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Barca defensive targets: Anton Ferdinand (West Ham United), Felipe (Udinese) and an Unknown 'Mystery Player'15th February 2006 Rumours are flying around at the Camp Nou about who is joining the Barça squad. It is reported that FC Barcelona have Anton Ferdinand on their shopping list. Club scouts have been spotted at several West Ham matches this season as the Catalan giants are… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk How to beat Chelsea: Henk Ten Cate saw Boro beating Chelsea 3-013th February 2006 Following Middlesbrough's shock victory over Chelsea , FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard believes that the Spanish champions and current La Liga leaders are very well placed to win for the Champions League encounter.
Barça travels to Stamford Bridge on… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Rafael Marquez wants to extend contract at FC Barcelona13th February 2006 Mexican stopper/midfielder Rafael Marquez is more than happy to extend his stay with FC Barcelona. The classy defensive allrounder is under contract with the Blaugrana until 2007 and is willing to sit down with Barça sport director Txiki Beguiristain to… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Valencia Steps up Title Race by Defeating Barcelona 1-0!13th February 2006 Match Report: Sunday 12/02/2006 21:00 La Liga, match day 23
Valencia CF – FC Barcelona
Mestalla, Valencia – attendance: 52,000
1-0 Villa ´43
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer (Belletti ´57), Marquez, Puyol, Gio – Van Bommel (Sylvinho ´71), Edmi… more » Categories: Match Report Deco to miss trip to Valencia11th February 2006 Good news and bad news ahead of the match at the Mestalla: Eto'o, Edmílson and Belletti all return to the squad but Deco has been ruled out with muscular problems in his left leg. Ronaldinho, suspended, and Messi, injured, also miss out.
Frank Rijkaard… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Betandwin and FC Barcelona Shirt Sponsorship - re-negotiated10th February 2006 It seems that there is a leak in FC Barcelona's boardroom. The rumour has spread that the board are secretly re-negotiating the shirt sponsorship deal with 'Betandwin'.
As an olive branch to the two Directors who were reluctant to accept the record spon… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Ronaldinho Appeal Rejected - Samba Star out of Top Match10th February 2006 Very disappointing news for Barça and star, Ronaldinho. But it seems that political clout is still weilded in Madrid. Otherwise there is no explanation as to why the Spanish Sports Disciplinary Committee (CEDD) turned down the appeal against Ronaldinho's… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca: With or Without Ronaldinho against FC Valencia?10th February 2006 Match Preview: Sunday 12/02/2006 21:00 La Liga, match day 23
FC Valencia – FC Barcelona
Mestalla, Valencia – attendance (expected): 55,000
FC Barcelona (4-4-2): Váldes – Belletti (Gabri), Oleguer, Puyol, Sylvinho – Van Bommel, Iniesta, Marquez, Dec… more » Categories: Match Preview Will Ronaldinho Play against Valencia on Sunday?10th February 2006 Barça player Ronaldinho might play in the FC Barcelona vs. Valencia match in Mestalla on Sunday at 9pm.
Even though the 'Appeals Committee (Comite de Apelacion)' rejected Barcelona's request to have Ronaldinho's one-match suspension revoked, there coul… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona: ETO’O - Biography, Profile & Position -10th February 2006 Complete Name: Samuel Eto’o Fils
Birthplace: Nkon (Cameroon)
Birthday: March 10th 1981
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 75 Kg
Nickname: ETO’O
Biography
Samuel Eto'o Fils made an impressive impact on the world´s soccer stage while still a teenager. He has exc… more » Categories: Player Profile FC Barcelona: Eto'o training, Deco out and Motta´s recovery09th February 2006 Samuel Eto'o is back in training and Deco has had to pull out, but nothing serious. Meanwhile, Thiago Motta is making good progress.
Samuel Eto'o was back in training on Thursday while Rafael Márquez and Sylvinho are still trying to shake off niggly inj… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Samuel Eto'o La Liga´s Leading Goal Scorer is back!08th February 2006 Samuel Eto'o has returned to FC Barcelona from the African Cup of Nations 2006 in Egypt this week. He will be available for selection against Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday.
All Barça fans hope he can repeat his goal success of last year. The Culé… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona vs Valencia in Mestalla: Time to beat another Record08th February 2006 Barcelona Football Club challenges another new record in the Mestalla next Sunday:
No team has ever managed seven straight away wins in the same season in La Liga.
Barca has won the last six away matches and is determined to set a new record. The Bar… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News New Pitch for Nou Camp07th February 2006 The new turf for the Nou Camp pitch has arrived. Three trailers loaded with grass arrived in Barcelona yesterday. The old surface has now been removed and the under surface is already being treated with organic materials and fertilizer to encourage root… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona injuries: Messi definetely out for Mestalla battle - Marquez in doubt06th February 2006 Bad news from the medical department of FC Barcelona:
Leo Messi pulled a muscle and being declared unfit to play for at least ten days. The Barça youngster has to rest for 10 days and will miss next Sunday's match against Valencia at Mestalla.
The medic… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona: MESSI - Biography, Profile & Position -06th February 2006 Full Name: Lionel Messi
Birthplace: Santa Fe (Argentina)
Birthday: June 24th, 1987
Height: 169cm
Weight: 67 Kg
Nickname: MESSI
Biography
Lionel Messi´s footballing career started as a youth policy players at Newell's Old Boys in Buenos Aires, Argent… more » Categories: Player Profile Shock defeat! - Atletico Ends Barça´s Great Run06th February 2006 Match Report: Sunday 05/02/2006 19:00 La Liga, Match Day 22
FC Barcelona – Atletico Madrid
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 80,000 Culés
0:1 Torres ´33
0:2 Maxi Rodriguez ´47
1:2 Larsson ´65
1.3 Torres ´75
FC Barcelona (4-3-3):
Váldes – Gabri, O… more » Categories: Match Report FC Barcelona: RONALDINHO - Biography,Profile & Position -06th February 2006 Complete Name: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Birthplace: Porto Alegre (Brazil)
Birthday: 21/03/1980
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Nickname: RONALDINHO
Biography
Ronaldinho de Assis Moreira, nicknamed Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaucho, signed for… more » Categories: Player Profile Giuly toStay at Barça – No Rivalry with Messi05th February 2006 FC Barcelona's right winger Giuly has revealed that he will not leave the Club. The “Equipe Tricolore” international rejected the opportunity to move on and is determined to fight for his place in Rijkaard's team. Rijkaard is happy for Giuly to stay at t… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barça out for victory number 15 to equal Real Madrid’s record in 1960/6104th February 2006 Match Preview: Sunday 05/02/2006 19:00 La Liga, match day 22
FC Barcelona – Atletico Madrid
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance (expected): 80,000 Culés
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Oleguer, Puyol, Sylvinho – Iniesta, Marquez, Deco, - Giul… more » Categories: Match Preview Red Card confirmed - Ronaldinho banned against Valencia04th February 2006 Football Club Barcelona´s efforts to provide video evidence to overturn Ronaldinho´s red card in the match last Wednesday have not been succesful. The Comité de Competición de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol has confirmed the ban of 1 match for the… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Sponsorship Deal Between 'Betandwin' & FC Barcelona – Biggest jersey deal in history!03rd February 2006 Barça has to decide over the weekend if it wishs to accept a 5-year, €100 Million shirt deal offered by Betandwin - a major internet gambling operation
Rumours about the marketing co-operation between Betandwin and the club to sponsor the FC Barcelona's… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Thierry Henry and FC Barcelona: Thierry is learning Catalan!03rd February 2006 Has Thierry Henry already decided to join FC Barcelona next season?
Somebody, who has got excellent inside information told me that Thierry
Henry is going to language classes in London to learn Catalan. Believe it or not but his teacher is Ex-Barca pl… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Allegations concerning Ronaldinho´s sending off02nd February 2006 FC Barcelona is investigating the content of the referee's report of Wednesday's game with Zaragoza and especially the official verdict relating to the red card shown to Brazilian star.
The club's legal services are working on the club's official respon… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barça win was not enough – Ronaldinho sent off02nd February 2006 Match Report: Wednesday 01/02/2006 22:00pm
Copa del Rey, Quarter Final 2nd leg
FC Barcelona – Real Zaragoza
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 60,000 Culés
1-0 Messi ´41
1-1 Óscar ´66
2-1 Larsson ´90
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Jorquera – Oleguer, Marque… more » Categories: Match Report Messi – Adidas' New Star01st February 2006 Adidas has sensationally announced the contracting of Lionel Messi (18) in a multi-million-euro marketing deal until 2012. The German sports equipment company, with the famous three stripes, snapped up the rising Barcelona FC Star and Argentinian nationa… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Historical Come-Backs Bode Well for The Future01st February 2006 Zaragoza enjoys a two-goal lead ahead of Wednesday night's second leg clash in the Nou Camp but the visitors shouldn't be too confident. Historically, we like it - on 4 previous occasions (1935/36, 1962/63, 1965/66 and 1984/85), Barça overturned a defici… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barça Call for Support - Run on Tickets for Tonight's Crucial Game01st February 2006 FC Barcelona needs the fans to back the team in the Nou Camp tonight and the Barça players are determined to overturn their first leg defeat. Barça faces a very tough challenge against Zaragoza tonight (kick-off: 10:00 pm) but we are convinced that with… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News 16 Players Are Ready To Fight Back - The Reward: Real Madrid01st February 2006 Preview, Wednesday 01/02/2006 22:00 Copa del Rey, Quarter Final 2nd leg
FC Barcelona – Real Zaragoza
Nou Camp, Barcelona – Expected Attendance: around 98,000 Culés
FC Barcelona (4-3-3) prossible line-up: Victor Valdes – Oleguer, Marquez, Puyol, Sylv… more » Categories: Match Preview |
