Archives for: March 2006

Great Moment for all Barca Fans - FC Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho scores 2-0 against Real Madrid at Bernabeu in November 2005


31st March 2006
Any FC Barcelona Fan in the world is desperately expecting tomorrows "El Clasico" at Camp Nou. 100,000 Culés are hoping that Barca will seal the Spanish Primera Liga Championship at home in the temple of football, Nou Camp. To get you fired up for this g… more »
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FC Barcelona Midfielder Deco: A draw against Real Madrid is not good enough


31st March 2006
Barca´s portuguese midfield star Deco was asked on Barca TV: "Would a draw be a good result?" But Deco denied the question and responded: "No, because we are going out to win. Barça can never be happy about a game that ends in a draw. If, after 90 minute… more »
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TV Broadcasting FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid on Saturday 1st April at 22:00 (GMT+2)


31st March 2006
Good news for all Barça fans all over the world. The FC Barcelona home match at Camp Nou against Real Madrid will be covered by several international Televisions stations. You can watch your favourite team on Saturday, 1st April at: TV3 + Forta Sport TV… more »
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Barca captain Carles Puyol can not wait for Real Madrid in "El Clasico"


31st March 2006
FC Barcelona captain Puyol is ready for "El Clásico". After missing out the last two matches due to yellow card suspensions, the Barca defender can´t wait to get into action again. Carles Puyol believes that victory against Real Madrid at Camp Nou this w… more »
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A very indiscrete questionnaire: Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard responds to the most private questions about "El Clasico"


31st March 2006
El Mundo Deportivo released today the very private responds of Barca coach Frank Rijkaard to the most indiscrete questionaire ever. Rijkaards, cool as we know the dutch man, is not shy of an answer. Name one song to listen to after "El Clasico"! Ther… more »
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Barca star Xavi: "Let´s win the Championship on Saturday"


31st March 2006
The injured FC Barcelona midfilder Xavi, who trained again the first time with the ball this week after his knee ligament injury in November 2005 is very positive about closing in on the Championship next Saturday. Barca player Xavi believes that the las… more »
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FC Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho has highest marketing value of € 47.8 Mill - second David Beckham, Real Madrid (€ 45.6 Mill.) and third Wayne Rooney, Manchester Untied (44.4 Mill.)


31st March 2006
FC Barcelona´s brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is the football player with the highest marketing value in the world after a study researched by Germans Consulting Company BBDO. His value is estimated at € 47.6 Mill. and therefore has overtaken David Beckh… more »
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Barca midfielder Deco: We win and Real Madrid will be out of the Primera Liga championship title race


31st March 2006
FC Barcelona star Deco claims: "If we win Madrid will be out of the title race." Deco believes that the situation of the Merengues is very difficult and that pressure is entirely on them. Loosing the game would mean Real Madrid are falling behind by 14 p… more »
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Real Madrid coach Lopez Caro admits: FC Barcelona plays excellent football on a high level and is in great form!


31st March 2006
Real Madrid´s current coach López Caro believes that the big match on Saturday will be a difficult one for both teams but admits that FC Barcelona is in the driving seat: "FC Barcelona plays excellent football on a very high level and is in good form".… more »
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Ariel: The New Barcelona Shirt Sponsor?


30th March 2006
We at FC Barcelona Blog strongly suggest that Ariel becomes the new shirt-sponsor for Barcelona! How do you get a dirty Real Madrid Shirt clean again? We're all excited about "El Clasico" between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on Saturday. As the tens… more »
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FC Barcelona - Real Madrid: Only 3 days to go to "El Clasico" but the atmosphere is heating up


30th March 2006
We are all desperately waiting for the "El Clasico" on Saturday evening when arch rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrids Merengues will fight out their battle in Camp Nou. The atmosphere had been calm so far, probably because of the important match that FC… more »
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Barca´s Striker Saviola on loan to FC Sevilla wants a permanent transfer to Andalucia!


30th March 2006
Barca´s Argentinian striker Javier Saviola on loan to FC Sevilla wants to resolve his future. The 24-year-old Argentinian international is on a season-long loan from FC Barcelona where he still has a contract till 2007. Saviola is keen to make his move a… more »
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Big Boost for FC Barcelona: Xavi returns to training at La Masía and feels good!


30th March 2006
Barca midfielder Xavi Hernández is still recovering from a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee from a training session back in December, but has returned to training at FC Barcelona´s training ground La Masía. The 26 year old Barca player is keen… more »
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FC Barcelona star Ronaldinho has his heart on the right place


30th March 2006
Barca magical attacker Ronaldinho is not only a superstar on the pitch but also shows his class off or near the football field. The Brazilian international and Barca star is always one of the most charismatic members of any Barcelona appearance, especial… more »
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Olympique Lyon and Paris Saint Germain are after Ludivic Giuly


29th March 2006
French league champions Olympique Lyon and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) show interest to employ the services of Barca winger Ludovic Giuly. Ludovic Giuly who is still under contract with FC Barcelona until 2007 did not play such an important part as in the… more »
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FC Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson comments Benfica v FC Barcelona: "I can not believe we did not score"


29th March 2006
FC Barcelona´s veteran striker and swedish international Henrik Larsson could hardly believe that his Barcelona side failed to score in their goalless draw against Benfica in their Champions League quarter-final. Larsson, europeans third efficicient goal… more »
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FC Barcelona´s Thiago Motta comments Benfica v FC Barcelona: "Only a goal was missing!"


29th March 2006
FC Barcelona midfielder Thiago Motta played on the for him unusual position as central defender against Benfica last night but showed a stunning performance. Right after the match he said: "The whole team played well. Only a goal was missing. In a tie li… more »
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FC Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho comments Benfica v FC Barcelona: It is a long time ago since we have missed so many good chances


29th March 2006
FC Barcelona´s brazilian superstar Ronaldinho displayed a fine performance against Benfica in the stadium of light yesterday night. He had opportunities to score but as usual prepared some nice scoring chances for his Barca teammates. He commented about… more »
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FC Barcelona leading goalscorer Samuel Eto'o comments Benfica v FC Barcelona: "Now we have to put away the goals we create at home in Camp Nou"


29th March 2006
After missing out a real "sitter" against Benfica last night, Samuel Eto'o´s commented the situation just after the match: "Anything can happen in football. We still have the return leg at home and we have to do everything to go through. It's true that w… more »
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FC Barcelona midfielder Deco comments Benfica v FC Barcelona: "Playing like that, we´ll go through!"


29th March 2006
"Playing like that, we'll go through" The Barca midfield star Deco is pleased with the performance of the Barca team against Benfica. They recognises that they missed a number of good chances and could have decided the quarter final already in Lisbon but… more »
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FC Barcelona goal keeper Victor Valdes comment to the match Benfica v FC Barcelona:


29th March 2006
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdés blocked the few Benfica chances supperbly on this evening. Benfica had few opportunities to score, the best of them coming in the second half from Miccoli and then Simao, who had the best chance ten minutes before th… more »
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Benfica coach Ronal Koeman: We can be pleased with our performance against FC Barcelona


29th March 2006
Benfica coach and Ex-Barca captain Ronald Koeman was delighted by the performance of his Benfica team in a thrilling but goalless draw with FC Barcelona at Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon yesterday night. Benfica, clear underdogs in the UEFA Champions League qu… more »
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FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta: Barca could have won the match but will win the return leg


29th March 2006
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is looking forward to an exciting Champions League return leg between FC Barcelona and Benfica at the Camp Nou. Barca president Laporta analysed the match and expressed his confidence in the Barca team to proceed to th… more »
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FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard: It is a shame we did not score !


29th March 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard's described the match between Benfica and FC Barcelona in the stadium of light in his cool and relaxed manner clearly and to the point: "I's a shame but we must not look back. We didn't have the luck in front of goal. Th… more »
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Benfica v FC Barcelona - Final result 0 - 0: Hard to believe that Barca did not score!


28th March 2006
Match Report: Tuesday 28/03/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 1st Leg Benfica Lisbon 0 – FC Barcelona 0 Estadio Da Luz, Lisbon – capacity: 65.000 Referee: Stephen Bennett (England) FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Motta, Oleguer, Gio – V… more »
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Benfica vs FC Barcelona - Half Time result 0 - 0 -


28th March 2006
Match Report: Tuesday 28/03/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 1st Leg Benfica Lisbon – FC Barcelona Estadio Da Luz, Lisbon – capacity: 65.000 Referee: Stephen Bennett (England) FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Motta, Oleguer, Gio – Van B… more »
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Simao Sabrosa believes Benfica can upset Barca!


28th March 2006
Ex-Barça Player Simao Sabrosa believes that Benfica has a realistic chance to beat favourites FC Barcelona and proceed to the semifinals against either Olympique Lyon or AC Milan. The Portuguese international is confident of defeating his former club Ba… more »
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Benfica v FC Barcelona: 15 Brazilian players on the pitch?


28th March 2006
Tonight could become a real Samba Party at the Stadium of Light. Theoretically 15 players in total of Brazilian origin could be fielded at Da Luz in Lisbon: Ronaldinho Gaucho, Belletti, Thiago Motta, Sylvinho, Deco, Luisao, Dinho, Leo, Moretto, Anderson,… more »
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Benfica´s record against Spanish football teams: 5 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats


28th March 2006
Benfica has an almost perfectly even devided record against Spanish teams: 5 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats. Only the goal difference gives the spanish teams a slight advantage: Benfica scored only 22 goals, while Spanish teams scored 25. The first encounte… more »
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FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard: We have to fight and make sacrifices if we want to beat Benfica!


28th March 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard: we have to fight and make sacrifices if we want to beat Benfica! FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard knows that his Barça team are favourites for the two legs in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, but is certainly… more »
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Preview: Benfica Lisbon v FC Barcelona - Barça is favourite


28th March 2006
Match Preview: Tuesday 28/03/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 1st Leg Benfica Lisbon – FC Barcelona Estadio Da Luz, Lisbon – capacity: 65.000 Referee: Stephen Bennett (England) FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Rodri (Motta), Oleguer, Gi… more »
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A nice dilemma for FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard: Rodri or Thiago Motta?


27th March 2006
Barca coach Frank Rijkaard is confronted with a nice problem: should he go on with young Rodri or should Thiago Motta fill his place? Defence problems emerged when Rafael Marquez and Edmilson had been injured and Carles Puyol received his second yellow c… more »
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The "Big" week starts against Benfica in Lisbon tomorrow


27th March 2006
FC Barcelona has got a "big week" ahead. The European train will stop in Lisbon tomorrow and at the coming weekend Barca will meet arch-rival Real Madrid in "El Clasico" at Camp Nou. Both games will be important for the direction of FC Barcelona. Tomorro… more »
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Barca superstar Ronaldinho donates presents to Israelian children


27th March 2006
World player of the Year and FC Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho showes his heart for children and donates balls, shoes and shirts to young victims of terrorist attacks in Israel. Ronaldinho signed the balls, shoes and shirts with his personal signature in… more »
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FC Barcelona midfielder Deco: Against Benfica he will play his 50th Champions League match


27th March 2006
Portuguese international Deco will play his 50th match in the Champions League. this is an important landmark for the Barca midfielder: "50 is a wondeful figure because it shows that I have been playing at a high level for great teams in the past". more »
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FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard: We are not arrogant!


27th March 2006
Barca coach Frank Rijkaard responded to Ronald Koeman´s claim that Barca thinks that they have won the match against Benfica already and described FC Barcelona as a "bit arrogant". Rijkaard believes that his Benfica counterpart Koeman tries to create a c… more »
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Ex-Barca player Simao is greatest danger for FC Barcelona in Lisbon


27th March 2006
FC Barcelona will meet some Ex-Barca players in the Stadium of Light in Lisbon on Tuesday but Simao is considered as the greatest danger for Barca. FC Barcelona player Gabri believes that Barça will have to watch his former team-mate, Simao Sabrosa, as h… more »
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Benfica - FC Barcelona: Barca wants to win in Lisbon


27th March 2006
The Barca team is totally focused on the important match against Benfica on Tuesday. FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard and his players know the dangers that the game against Benfica in the Champions League Quarterfinal fist leg will bring, but the squad… more »
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Relaxed atmosphere and light training before Benfica match


27th March 2006
The Barça squad enjoyed a light training session on Sunday morning in front of La Masia as they begin to prepare for the trip to Portugal. The only members of the squad that did not participate in the training, apart from the injured trio of Edmílson, Ra… more »
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Ronaldinho ready for Lisbon


26th March 2006
Frank Rijkaard has named FC Barcelona squad for the Champions League quarter final first leg match on Tuesday in Lisbon and there are few surprises. The only change is Ronaldinho, who was left out of the trip to Málaga in order that he be rested before t… more »

Referee Rodríguez Santiago and linesman Rafa Guerrero out of order !


26th March 2006
FC Barcelona fans should vote referee Rodríguez Santiago and linesman Rafa Guerrero as best players (defenders) of FC Malaga. Yes, the referee and lines man did it again. Rodriguez Santiago, the infamous referee who sent off Ronaldinho in the Copa del Re… more »
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UEFA Champions League Quarter Final (first leg) Benfica Lisbon v FC Barcelona: Referee is English Stephen Bennett


26th March 2006
UEFA appointed englishman Stephen Bennett as the referee of the UEFA Championslegue Quarter Final first leg match Benfica - FC Barcelona at the Stadium of Light (Estadio Da Luz)in Lisbon on 28th of March. more »
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FC Barcelona match report : A Ninety Minute Practice Session


26th March 2006
For the teams that are still alive in the UEFA Champions League, this weekend's domestic fixtures were nothing more than an obligation before the quarterfinal first leg matches later this week. FC Barcelona, Juventus, and Lyon have a double-digit lead in… more »
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Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona - Final Result : 0 - 0


25th March 2006
Match Report: Saturday 25/03/2006 20:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 30 Málaga CF 0 - FC Barcelona 0 La Rosaleda, FC Barcelona – capacity: 35.000 Referee: Rodriguez Santiago FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Rodri, Oleguer,Silvinho – Van Bomme… more »
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Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona - Half time result : 0 - 0 -


25th March 2006
Match Report: Saturday 25/03/2006 20:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 30 Málaga CF 0 - FC Barcelona 0 La Rosaleda, FC Barcelona – capacity: 35.000 Referee: Rodriguez Santiago What a joke !!! Rodriguez Santiago disallowed a goal scored by Eto'o after a… more »

Benfica Lisbon makes a min. of € 2.5 Mill. on ticket sales only at quarter final first leg


25th March 2006
The visit of Barça at the "Stadium of Light" (Estadio Da Luz)in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg nets Benfica a cool minimum of € 2.5 Mill. in ticket sales only. This is a new record for the portuguese Champions. The capacity of the Stad… more »
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Malaga v FC Barcelona: La Rosaleda is a special place for Barça defender Oleguer


25th March 2006
Barça defender Oleguer made his league debut against Malaga at La Rosaleda. He also scored his first goal for FC Barcelona there. Obviously, he has got very good memories of the Malaga stadium. La Rosaleda will always be a special place for Oleguer but t… more »
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Dianluca Belletti, son of Barca defender Juliano Belletti becomes a FC Barcelona member


25th March 2006
Barca star Juliano Belletti's son was the protagonist of the build up to today's training session. President Laporta presented him with a Barcelona membership card under the proud eyes of his Brazilian international father. more »
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FC Barcelona´s leading goal scorer Eto'o set to play his 200th match in Spanish Primera Liga


25th March 2006
. Barça star Samuel Eto'o set to reach the landmark of 200 matches in La Liga. Eto'o is set to play in his 200th match in the Spanish first division when he appears against Málaga. The Cameroonian international has played 63 times for FC Barcelona since… more »
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Barça´s Thiago Motta: I play in any position


25th March 2006
Versatile Barça player Thiago Motta is ready to play in any position. Motta could play as central defender on Saturday evening against Málaga and admits that he is prepared to play wherever Barca coach Frank Rijkaard wants him. The Brazilian-Italian is… more »
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FC Barcelona defender Sylvinho set to play his 50th match for Barça in Malaga


25th March 2006
Brazilian defender Sylvinho is set to make his 50th appearance for FC Barcelona this Saturday in la Rosaleda. Barca´s left full-back Sylvinho has played 41 league matches, 20 last and 21 this current season. He has also appeared in two Copa Del Rey games… more »
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Match Preview : Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona


25th March 2006
Match Preview: Saturday 25/03/2006 20:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 30 Málaga CF - FC Barcelona La Rosaleda, FC Barcelona – capacity: 35.000 Referee: Rodriguez Santiago FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Rodri (Motta), Oleguer, Gio (Silvinho)… more »
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Upcoming FC Barcelona matches


25th March 2006
Next Barça Matches (GMT+2) Tuesday, March 28, Champions League (Quarter Finals),1st Leg (20:45hrs) Estadio Da Luz BENFICA CF - FC BARCELONA Saturday, April 1st, La Liga, Round 31 (22:00hrs) Camp Nou FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID Sunday, Apri… more »
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Who will be Barça´s captain tonight against Malaga? FC Barcelona coach Rijkaard: Rodri !


25th March 2006
With Carles Puyol suspended (5 yellow cards), Ronaldinho rested and Xavi out injured, FC Barcelona has to field a new captain for the match against Malaga. The longest serving players in the squad are Gabri and Víctor Valdés but FC Barcelona coach Frank… more »
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FC Barcelona without Ronaldinho, Messi, Puyol, Edmilson, Marquez and Xavi against Malaga tonight


25th March 2006
FC Barcelona is clear favourites in the match tonight at La Rosaleda tonight despite the absence of World Footballer of the Year Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, Edmilson, Rafael Marquez and Xavi. The difference between the two team could not be b… more »
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TV Broadcasting of Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona on Saturday 25th March at 20:00 (GMT+1)


25th March 2006
The FC Barcelona away match at La Rosaleda Stadium, Málaga against Málaga CF will be covered by several international Television stations. fcbarcelonablog is proud to inform you where you can watch your favourite team FC Barcelona on TV, Saturday, 25th… more »
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Karl Heinz Rummenige, FC Bayern Munich: Mark Van Bommel is the player we like!


24th March 2006
Bayern Munich have gone public with the fact that they are very keen on signing Mark Van Bommel as the successor to Michael Ballack who will join Chelsea FC this summer. But the Barca midfielder refuses to move to the German champions: "I want to stay… more »
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Barca assistant coach Henk Ten Cate: Rodri might play against Malaga and Benfica


24th March 2006
Henk Ten Cate, Frank Rijkaard's assistant has a great deal of confidence in young Barca B defender Rodri and believes that the talented central defender Rodri will play the next two matches in Malaga and Lisbon. Ten Cate spoke to Catalunya Radio: "We ha… more »
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FC Barcelona star Ronaldinho meets Arsenal goalgetter Thierry Henry in Barcelona: "Signing Henry is perfect !"


24th March 2006
Barca crack Ronaldinho described a possible capture of Arsenal´s top scorer Thierry Henry as "perfect". Ronaldinho would love to play along side the outstanding French international Henry at Camp Nou next season. Barca's superstar met Thierry Henry yeste… more »
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FC Barcelona Score the Most Goals in Europe!


23rd March 2006
69 goals in 29 matches in La Liga! Meaning, Barca scores on average 2.27 goals per match. This is very impressive and makes Barca the highest scoring team in all major leagues in Europe. more »
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Nesta Transfer to FC Barcelona?


23rd March 2006
German Media and Online Service Transfermark.de reported that Italian international and AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta is on FC Barcelona's shopping list of. Further it says, that Nesta´s agent had already held talks with Barca. FC Barcelona Blog… more »
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Samuel Eto'o dreams of the "Pichichi" Award, Europe´s Golden Boot and scoring in Paris!


23rd March 2006
FC Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o released his 3 personal targets for the season 2005/2006 to the spanish media. This season his desire is to win the "Pichichi" Award for the best goal scorer in the spanish Primera Liga. He is also keen to win the Golden… more »
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Frank Rijkaard rewarded team with day off but Barca players turned up anyway


23rd March 2006
Although Frank Rijkaard rewarded his team with a day off after beating Getafe 3-1 on Tuesday night, several players still turned up for training at The Nou Camp on Wednesday. These included Edmílson, Márquez and Messi who are all still working on their… more »
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Young Barca B Defender Rodri: "If I get the chance I am happy to take it!"


23rd March 2006
FC Barcelona B team youngster 'Rodri' made his Camp Nou debut in La Liga on the 83th minute in the match against Getafe last Tuesday. With the centre of defence plagued by injuries and Carlos Puyol picking up a fifth yellow card he might get another chan… more »
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Barça superstar Ronaldinho: A Perfect Evening, Something Special, Nothing was Missing!


22nd March 2006
Ronaldinho put on a special show on the evening of his 26th birthday. The crowd at The Nou Camp thanked and honoured him in the 82nd minute and 70,000 sang "Happy Birthday" to him. The player was obviously overwhelmed by the surprise of the fans and… more »
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Bernd Schuster: High Praise for Barca


22nd March 2006
Ex-Barca captain and Getafe manager Bernd Schuster was full of praise for the Barca team that beat his Getafe yesterday night. The German coach claimed that he has seen the old and new Spanish Champions and that no team in Spain is able to stop the Ba… more »
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Barça goalgetter Eto'o scores goal No. 100 and 101 !


22nd March 2006
yesterday night Samuel Eto'o scored his goal no. 100 and 101 in the Spanish League against Getafe. In a period of nearly two seasons Barca striker Eto'o has scored 47 goals in 63 games for FC Barcelona. His 22 goals this season also make him the clear le… more »
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FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will miss the next match against Malaga due to 5th yellow card


22nd March 2006
Barca captain Puyol will miss the next match die to yellow card suspension. Barca defender Carles Puyol provoked and received his 5th yellow card in the match against Getafe yesterday night. He will miss the next away match against Malaga but therefore w… more »
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Barça captain Carles Puyol: 200 La Liga matches for FC Barcelona


22nd March 2006
FC Barcelona Blog congratulates Carles Puyol to his 200th Spanish League appearance for FC Barcelona yesterday night. Puyol made his debut for Barca in the 1999-00 season against Valladolid. He gradually began to establish himself and is the current capt… more »
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FC Barcelona 3 - Getafe CF 1: Barça too good for Getafe !


21st March 2006
Match Report: Tuesday 21/03/2006 21:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 29 FC Barcelona 3 - Getafe CF 1 Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 70.000 Referee: Alfonso Pérez Burrull 0-1 (Nano '4) 1-1 (Guily '22) 2-1 (Eto'o '52) 3-1 (Eto'o '69) FC Barcelona (4-3… more »
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FC Barcelona vs Getafe - Half time result : 1 - 1 -


21st March 2006
Match Report: Tuesday 21/03/2006 21:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 29 FC Barcelona 1- Getafe 1 Camp Nou, Barcelona – assistance: 70.000 Referee: Alfonso Pérez Burrull 0-1 (Nano '4) 1-1 (Guily '22) FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Puyol,Oleguer… more »
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Preview: FC Barcelona - Getafe


21st March 2006
Match Preview: Tuesday 21/03/2006 21:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 29 FC Barcelona - Getafe Camp Nou, Barcelona – capacity: 99.000 Referee: Alfonso Pérez Burrull FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Puyol, Rodri (Oleguer), Sylvinho (Gio) – Iniesta… more »
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Happy Birthday Ronaldinho!


21st March 2006
FC Barcelona Blog wishes Barca´s Superstar Ronaldinho a very Happy Birthday, good luck and best health! Ronaldinho Gaucho is 26 years today and we are sure that he will celebrate a fantastic Samba Party at Camp Nou today. We expect about 80,000 guests a… more »
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Larsson's Tremendous Goal Rate


20th March 2006
Barca goalgetter Henrik Larsson scores every 89 minutes. The Swedish International is The Primera´s most efficient striker, even more efficient than his Barca team mate and La Liga´s leading goalscorer Samuel Eto´o (111 minutes per goal). Top 3 in Eu… more »
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Ronaldinho's Special Birthday Show


20th March 2006
Tomorrow is Ronaldinho´s 26th birthday. Supporters in The Nou Camp will help Ronnie celebrate the occassion at the match against Getafe but it seems that Samba Star Ronaldinho has his own, personal agenda. He wants put on a show to entertain his loyal… more »
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The Dilema of Carles Puyol - Forcing the 5th yellow card?


20th March 2006
FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is only one yellow card away from suspension in La Liga. So, what to do in this situation? Should the Barca captain voluntarily receive a yellow card in the match against Getafe, so he will miss the Liga match against… more »
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Severe Defence Problems for Champions League: Frank Rijkaards options against Benfica


20th March 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is confronted with a severe defence problem due to the muscular injuries of Edmilson and Rafael Marquez. Both players play similar positions, central defender and the defensive holding role, but both are out due to injur… more »
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Defence problems in Primera Liga: Frank Rijkaards defence options against Getafe and Malaga


20th March 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is confronted with a defence problem due to the muscular injuries of Edmilson and Rafael Marquez. Both players play similar positions, central defender and the defensive holding role, but both are out due to injury at th… more »
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Rafael Marquez will extend his contract with FC Barcelona for another minimum 3 years


20th March 2006
The extension of the contract of Rafael Marquez was and is only a formality. Rafael Marquez always claimed the desire to extend his contract with Barca and it seems that the Football Club Barcelona and the Barca defender have found an agreement for the f… more »
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We are nearly there! FC Barcelona very close to defend Spanish Primera Title!


20th March 2006
FC Barcelona came a very big step closer to defend their La Liga title and have reached the finishing line. Barca has just to cross over! FC Barcelona´s victory against Real Sociedad put closest rivals Real Madrid and FC Valencia under big pressure. The… more »
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Márquez and Edmílson out for big matches against Benfica and Real Madrid


19th March 2006
A high price had been paid for the 0-2 victory over Real Sociedad. FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard received the bad news this morning that two of his key players, Rafael Marquez and Edmilson are out for weeks. The medical tests on the two Barca defensi… more »

Thierry Henry comments the rumours of joining FC Barcelona - Clear commitment to Arsenal FC looks different


19th March 2006
Teamtalk.com has reported that Thierry Henry has "laughed off" his link to FC Barcelona, a typical standard phrase used by english press or news services when a player denies some contact. But what is said in this article really? I think a politician or… more »
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Real Sociedad 0 vs FC Barcelona 2 : Another step torward !


18th March 2006
FINAL RESULT: 0:2 Match Report: Saturday 18/03/2006 20:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 28 Real Sociedad - FC Barcelona 0 - 2 Anoeta, San Sebastian – attendance: 32.000 Referee: Lizondo Cortés 0 - 1 (Larsson 7') 0 - 2 (Eto'o 50') FC Barcelona (4-3-… more »
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Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona - Half time result : 0 - 1


18th March 2006
HALF TIME RESULT: 0:1 Match Report: Saturday 18/03/2006 20:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 28 Real Sociedad - FC Barcelona Anoeta, San Sebastian – attendance: 32.000 Referee: Lizondo Cortés 0 - 1 (Larsson '7) FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer,… more »
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Match Preview: Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona - Another step towards La Liga title !


18th March 2006
Match Preview: Saturday 18/03/2006 20:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 28 Real Sociedad - FC Barcelona Anoeta, San Sebastian – capacity: 32.000 Referee: Lizondo Cortés FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer, Marquez, Puyol, Gio – Van Bommel (Iniesta),… more »
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El Mundo Deportivo: FC Barcelona is after Chelsea's Frank Lampard


17th March 2006
After all the hype surrounding our article "The Truth About Thierry Henry's Transfer To FC Barcelona: Barça is in Pole Position!" over the last couple of days, I had the biggest laugh of my life this morning. The sun was shining, a nice seaview and enj… more »

TV Broadcasting of Real Sociedad vs FC Barcelona on Saturday 18 March at 20:00 (GMT+1)


17th March 2006
The FC Barcelona away match at the Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastian against Real Sociedad will be covered by several international Television stations. fcbarcelonablog is proud to inform you where you can watch your favourite team FC Barcelona on TV, Sund… more »
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FC Barcelona : Gabri comes back to Barça squad


17th March 2006
Gabri García has returned to the squad after being injured the last two weeks.Xavi is still out of the squad due to his long term knee injury as well as Lionel Messi. Below FC Barcelona Blog lists the Barça squad who will fly out to San Sebastian to pl… more »
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Edmilson free to play with Barça at Anoeta


17th March 2006
Barcelona's midfielder Edmilson is free to play against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday in San Sebastian. Finally the Spanish Football Federation's appeals committee withdrew the second yellow card he received last weekend against Osasuna. FC Barce… more »

Upcoming FC Barcelona matches


17th March 2006
Next Barça Matches (GMT+1) Saturday, March 18, La Liga, Round 28 (20:00hrs) Anoeta REAL SOCIEDAD CF - FC BARCELONA Tuesday, March 21, La Liga, Round 29 (21:00hrs) Camp Nou FC BARCELONA - GETAFE CF Saturday, March 25, La Liga, Round 30 (20:0… more »
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Clarification: About the Possibilty of Thierry Henry Joining FC Barcelona


16th March 2006
When we blogged the story that FC Barcelona is in 'Pole Position' for a possible transfer of Thierry Henry from Arsenal to Barcelona, we asked you to post us your comments. I am extremely surprised with the amount of comments but am even more surprised… more »

Puyol and Gabri back in Barça Training


14th March 2006
Carles Puyol and Gabri returned to training with the rest of the squad this morning. FC Barcelona players enjoyed a relaxed session before leaving for Milan at midday to take part in the Testimonial Match for Demetrio Albertini. The positive point of t… more »
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The Truth About Thierry Henry 's Transfer To FC Barcelona: Barça is in Pole Position!


14th March 2006
Arsenal FC striker Thierry Henry has been linked to FC Barcelona since many month and much has been said about a potential transfer. FC Barcelona Blog posts now the real situation about Thierry Henry's transfer form Arsenal FC to FC Barcelona. Many inv… more »

FC Barcelona: VAN BOMMEL - Biography, Profile & Position -


14th March 2006
Complete Name: Mark Van Bommel Birthplace: Maasbracht (Holland) Birthday: April 22nd 1976 Height: 187 cm Weight: 84 kg Nickname: VAN BOMMEL Biography Mark Van Bommel was born in the small town of Maasbracht, close to the Dutch-Belgian border and star… more »

FC Barcelona appeals Edmilson's 2nd yellow card


13th March 2006
FC Barcelona will appeal Edmilson's second yellow card after his dismissal in the 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on Sunday. The Brazilian midfielder was penalised for a foul on Savo Milosevic which only the referee saw as a penalty showing the second yellow card… more »
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Argentine international Juan Roman Riquelme: Lionel Messi Is Better Than Wayne Rooney!


13th March 2006
Villarreal playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme who has been linked with a move to Manchester United recently, feels his Argentinian colleague Leo Messi is a better player than the England striker Wayne Rooney. Riquelme believes that the Barcelona youngster a… more »

AC Osasuna - FC Barcelona: Barça missed big point and loses 1:2 in Pamplona


12th March 2006
FINAL RESULT: 2:1 Match Report: Sunday 12/03/2006 21:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 27 AC Osasuna - FC Barcelona Reino de Navarra, Pamplona – attendance: 18.530 Referee: Pérez Lasa 1-0 (Valdo'19) 2 - 0 (Puñal'59) penalty 2 - 1 (Larsson '71) FC Barc… more »

AC Osasuna - FC Barcelona - Half Time Result : 1 : 0


12th March 2006
HALF TIME RESULT: 1:0 Match Report: Sunday 12/03/2006 21:00 (GMT+1): La Liga match day 27 AC Osasuna - FC Barcelona Reino de Navarra, Pamplona – attendance: 18.530 Referee: Pérez Lasa 1-0 (Valdo'19) FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Marquez,… more »
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Barça Hitman Eto'o: Today 100th goal in Primera Division?


12th March 2006
. La Liga leading goalscorer Samuel Eto'o is targeting his 100th goal in the Primera Division. The Barca star Eto'o has already hit the net 98 times and is eager to score 2 more goals today to meet the magic number of 100. This season he scored already 1… more »

FC Barcelona Anthem - Himne


12th March 2006
FC Barcelona Blog delivers the text for the FC Barcelona Anthem: Himne Tot el camp és un clam som la gent blau-grana tant se val d´on venim, si del sud o del nord, ara estem d´acord, estem d´acord una bandera ens agermana: blau-grana al vent,… more »
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