SearchArchives for: April 2006FC Barcelona´s medical staff happy with Messi´s recuperation progress: Thumbs Up!30th April 2006 Barca´s medical department around club doctor Gil Rodas are happy with the recovery progress of Lionel Messi so far. The club doctor Gil Rodas has given Messi the thumbs up as far as his recovery from his muscle injury is concerned, but he warned that Me… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Cadiz Coach Victor Esparrago after the Barca v Cadiz match: "We played against the best team in Europe"30th April 2006 Cadiz coach Victor Esparrago climed that his relegation threatened team Cadiz fought a strong battle in the match against Barcelona and had hoped they could have surprised a tired Barca team after the important Champions League match against Milan. Despi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News 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. Barca coach Rijkaard: "These have been three points of gold for us"30th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was full of delight after his Barca team´s 1-0 victory over Cadiz, despite admitting it was not one of the best displays of Barcelona: These have been three points of gold for us. We did not lose our concentration and… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Match Report. FC Barcelona v Sevilla 1 - 0 - Spanish Championship Title so close!30th April 2006 Match Report: Saturday 29/04/2006 20:30 (GMT+2): La Liga match day 35
FC Barcelona 1 - Cádiz CF 0
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 75.000
Referee: González Vázquez
1 - 0 Ronaldinho '18
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Puyol, Márquez, Sylv… more » Categories: Match Report Barca Coach Rijkaard about Xavi Return: "We have missed Xavi!"29th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is full of delight at the come back of Xavi Hernández after being sidelined for such a long time due to his ligament injury. Barca coach Rijkaard admires Xavi´s value on and off the pitch and that is is difficult for any… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Wengers Scouting trip to Barcelona: "I always felt they had enough resources to find a goal if it was needed"29th April 2006 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger attended the semi final of the Champions League between FC Barcelona and AC Milan at Camp Nou believing that this could be the last occassion before the final to see them playing with the same team that might play in the fin… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barcelona coach Rijkaard: "The is no favourite in the final!"29th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard rejects any comments about Barca being the favourites for the Final in Paris. Barca coach Rijkaard wanted to make it clear that there will be no favourites in Paris: "Everyone knows that we both start out the same. There… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca midfielder Xavi Hernández returns after long injury: "I am ready to play!"29th April 2006 FC Barcelona midfield star Xavi Hernández is full of delight of being recalled to the Barça squad since his ligament injury five month ago. and stated that it felt like he was making his debut for the team all over again.
The Barca playmaker will not sta… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca Wizzkid Leo Messi ready for Champions League Final in Paris29th April 2006 FC Barcelona youngster Lionel Messi has returned to Barcelona from his home town Rosario in Argentina on Friday. The young Super-Messi went straight for a medical exam to determine how his recovery programme is progressing.
Messi spent 10 days in Rosar… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Marketing Agreement between FC Barcelona, Ronaldinho and Lenovo from China29th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s official website announed that Barca have signed an agreement with Chinese computer giants Lenovo to co-operate over a period of the next six months in an advertizing deal that will see Barca superstar Ronaldinho promote the firm's product… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Assistant Henk Ten Cate: Rumours linking him with PSV Einhoven and Ajax Amsterdam are getting stronger29th April 2006 More and More FC Barcelona´s assistant coach Henk Ten Cate is linked with the two big dutch football clubs in Eredivisie, PSV Eindhoven and Ajax Amsterdam. The Barca assistant to Frank Rijkaard Ten Cate is rumoured to be on the list of several clubs in E… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Preview FC Barcelona v Cádiz CF29th April 2006 Match Preview: Friday 14/04/2006 20:30 (GMT+2): La Liga match day 35
FC Barcelona - Cádiz CF
Camp Nou, Barcelona – capacity: 99.000
Referee: González Vázquez
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Puyol, Márquez, Sylvinho – Van Bommel , Iniesta, D… more » Categories: Match Preview Sevilla vs Barça will be played May 20th! When La Liga will be already finished for the rest of the Spanish Teams!28th April 2006 The suspended match at Sanchez Pizjuan between Sevilla and FC Barcelona will be played in April 20th.
FIFA has not accepted changes in the kick off times in La Liga and the Real Federación Española de Futbol -RFEF- has been obligated to change all the… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi called up for Cadiz match on Saturday28th April 2006 5 month on the sideline due a ligament injury but now Barca midfielder Xavi Hernández is back! FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard called up Xavi into the final squad that will meet Cadiz tomorrow.
Xavi will not be expected to start the match at Camp No… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Carles Rexach, Ex-Barca Idol and Coach reveals: For Barca it is easier to play an English Team!28th April 2006 Ex-Barça idol player and coach Carles "Charly" Rexach believes that the final in Paris will be much more attractive than the semi finals. "Charly" Rexach claims that it is easier for FC Barcelona to play an English football team than any Italian Club.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca´s opponent Arsenal FC in the Champions League Final in Paris: The last Obstacle28th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s last obstacle to get their hands on the so much desired Champions League Cup is: Arsenal FC
Despite their poor Premiership form, Arsene Wenger's side have shown some excellent performance on the big stage in the UEFA Champions League. Ars… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona and Arsenal´s way to the Champions League final in Paris28th April 2006 Arsenal FC played in Champions League Group B with no-name FC Thun, Sparta Prague and dutch side Ajax Amsterdam. The Group B was considered one of the easier ones and Arsenal, as expected, cruised through without any problems. Arsenal won 5 and drew one… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca´s Eto'o is leading goal scorer of La Primera Liga!28th April 2006 David Villa from Valencia narrowed the gap between La Liga´s leading goalscorer Samuel Eto'o from FC Barcelona, after scoring a hat-trick in Valencia´s last match against Athletic Bilbao. FC Barcelona´s match in Sevilla was suspended because of bad weath… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona receives 20, 902 tickets - over 100,000 ticket requests expected27th April 2006 UEFA has allocated 20,902 tickets to FC Barcelona for the UEFA Champions League final in Paris on 27th of May 2006. A run on the rare tickets is expected.
18,000 tickets can be purchased in either of this way:
8.000 will be allocated to members with s… more » April 26th 2006 . A perfect night for the Culés !27th April 2006 To round off a perfect night for the culés, the same time that Barça sealed their presence in the 50th UEFA Champions League Final, news from the Santiago Bernabeu was that Real Madrid's interim president, Fernando Martin had resigned. Fireworks and cele… more » Categories: Personal Comment Big Street Parties at the Canaletes at the Ramblas and in all Catalonia27th April 2006 Last night, all over Catalonia, you could here joyful voices chanting: "Sí, sí, sí, nos vamos a París".
Fans celebrating Barcelona's first UEFA Champions League Final for 12 years. The biggest Street Party was spontaneously errupted in the Canaletes… more » Categories: About FC Barcelona Blog 5th European Champions Final for Barca: FC Barcelona 5 v Arsenal 127th April 2006 The Champions League final in Paris on Wednesday, 17th of May, will be the fifth time Barca has played in the final of the European Champions Cup or Champions League. However, the Club has played in 16 other continental or intercontinental finals.
FC Bar… more » arsenal • barcelona • champions league final • cup winners cup • european champions cup • intercontinental cup arsenal • barcelona • champions league final • cup winners cup • european champions cup • intercontinental cup Tags: arsenal, barcelona, champions league final, cup winners cup, european champions cup, intercontinental cup
Categories: FC Barcelona News No yellow card for Barca´s Puyol, Marquez and Van Bommel - No Suspensions for the Final in Paris27th April 2006 Three FC Barcelona players, skipper Puyol, defender Márquez and midfielder Van Bommel went into last nights Champions League semi final match knowing that one more yellow card would suspend them from playing the final in Paris, should Barça qualify. Puyo… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca Player´s Comments after the Champions League Semi Final Barcelona v Milan27th April 2006 Barça are in the Champions League final and it is a dream coming true for the entire FC Barcelona squad. But concentration is focused on finishing the job to defend La Primera Liga title in the next matches before preparing for the final against Arsenal.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca´s President Laporta: "It´ll be a great final in Paris"27th April 2006 A highly delighted FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed yesterday night: It'll be a great final in Paris between the two teams that have played the best football over the season in Europe. I'm especially pleased with the happiness that is being… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barcelona Coach Rijkaard´s Match Comments: "The Final is Reward for the Work done by Barca Team and Club"27th April 2006 At the after match press conference FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard expressed his absolutely delightness to reach the final of the Champions League in Paris on Wednesday, 17th of May, and believes that this achievement is a reward for all the efforts d… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News SI, SI, SI... NOS VAMOS A PARIS! Arsenal, Barca is coming!27th April 2006 Match Report: Wednesday 26/04/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 2nd Leg
AC Milan 0 – FC Barcelona 0
Camp Nou, Barcelona – attendance: 98.000
Referee: Markus Merk (German)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Puyol, Marquez, Gio – Deco, Edmi… more » Categories: Match Report Jimmy Jump & Thierry Henry26th April 2006 Most Barcelona fans are quite familiar with Jimmy Jump. He's a fairly well known feature at Barcelona games, where he 'jumps' the fence and runs onto the field, usually carrying a Barcelona and/or Catalan flag. Did you see the incident in the Seville gam… more » Categories: Personal Comment Milan Coach Ancelotti: "It would be no disgrace to lose to this Barca!"26th April 2006 Carlo Ancelotti told the press at the Nou Camp on Tuesday that Milan have come to win the game, though he admitted that Barca represents a tough task for his Milan team.
With plenty of pressure on Milan to win and a lot of speculation about his own fut… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca coach Frank Rijkaard´s comments at pre-match press conference26th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard made it clear that Barca will not sit back on their 0-1 advantage from the San Siro and will go out and play in their usual attacking style.
The Barca manager and Ex-Milanista Rijkaard knows all about Milan and warned:… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca magician Ronaldinho is very optimistic for tonight´s match against Milan26th April 2006 Barca superstar Ronaldinho is optimistic ahead of todays's big match against Milan at Camp Nou.
Ronaldinho talked at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday evening at the Nou Camp about Barca's chances of reaching the Paris final and the team's long… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Lehmann rescues shaky Arsenal - Villarreal out, Gunners in Paris-Final26th April 2006 Germany´s No.1 goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was Arsenal´s hero last night after a great performance with several important saves, while his team mates looked a bit shaky at the back due to big pressure from homeside Villarreal.
German goalkeeper Lehmann sav… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Preview FC Barcelona v AC Milan . Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg26th April 2006 Match Preview: Wednesday 26/04/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 2nd Leg
AC Milan – FC Barcelona
Camp Nou, Barcelona – capacity: 99.000
Referee: Markus Merk (German)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Belletti, Puyol, Marquez, Gio – Van Bommel, Edm… more » Categories: Match Preview FC Barcelona squad for Champions League Match against AC Milan25th April 2006 Henrik Larsson comes back to the squad named by Frank Rijkaard for the Champions League Match against AC Milan tomorrow at Camp Nou. Sweden striker is recuperated of his injury and he is ready to play this important match.
Máxi López also comes back to t… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News TV Broadcasting of FC Barcelona v AC Milan on Wednesday 26 at 20:45 (GMT+2)25th April 2006 Good news for all Barça fans all over the world. The FC Barcelona match home at Camp Nou against AC Milan will be covered by plenty of international Televisions stations. You can watch your favourite team on Wednesday, 26 April at:
TVE
SF2 Switzerland… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Also Barca player Van Bommel in danger to miss Paris Final25th April 2006 FC Barcelona Blog reported previously that Barca defenders Rafael Marquez and Carles Puyol cruelly would miss the Champions League final in Paris if they are booked tomorrow evening. But also Barca midfielder Mark Van Bommel is only one yellow card booki… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News New Schedule FC Sevilla v FC Barcelona: 3rd or 10th of May25th April 2006 Depending on the European results of both teams, FC Sevilla (UEFA Cup) or FC Barcelona (Champions League), the new schedule for the suspended match Sevilla v Barcelona are: 3rd or 10th of May.
In the case FC Sevilla qualifies for the final in the UEFA C… more » barcelona champions league • champions league final paris • la primera liga • new schedule match • sevilla barcelona • sevilla uefa cup barcelona champions league • champions league final paris • la primera liga • new schedule match • sevilla barcelona • sevilla uefa cup Tags: barcelona champions league, champions league final paris, la primera liga, new schedule match, sevilla barcelona, sevilla uefa cup
Categories: FC Barcelona News AC Milan has got very poor away record in Champions League in 200625th April 2006 Ancelotti's Milan team has a poor away record this year. Looking at the away achievements of AC Milan this year, Barca should already book the flights for Paris ahead of the game. The "Rossoneri" have only won once away during the entire Champions Leagu… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk Barca v Milan: Champions League History is Head-to-Head25th April 2006 FC Barçelona and AC Milan have met ten times in official Champions League matches and the record in these matches could not be more even. Both sides, Barca and Milan have won 4, while just two of the games have ended in a draw. In all the games, Barça an… more » Categories: About FC Barcelona Blog AC Milan team arrives in Barcelona25th April 2006 Today Milan´s team arrived at Barcelona´s Airport El-Prat. The Milan players and officials were welcomed by about one hundred Milan "Tifosi". Tomorrow, Barcelona expects about 5,000 Italian fans who will support their team AC Milan in Camp Nou.
Milan co… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News 10 good reasons why Barca will go to the final in Paris25th April 2006 FC Barcelona Blog provides 10 reasons, why FC Barcelona has to proceed to the UEFA Champions League Final in Paris on May, 17th:
1 - Since 10 years any Club in the UEFA Champions League proceeded when the team won 1-0 away
2 - In the history of CL and C… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk Barca midfielder Xavi on bench against Milan?25th April 2006 FC Barcelona star Xavi has been battling to return to fitness and could now play a part in the UEFA Champions League matches. About four months after damaging the knee ligaments, Barça midfielder Xavi is ready to play again.
May be this week´s Champions… more » France Football Magazine: Highest-Paid Football Player List25th April 2006 Here is the list of the 3 highest-paid football professionals in the year 2006, published by France Football Magazine:
1. Ronaldinho, FC Barcelona - € 23.0 Mill.
2. David Beckham, Real Madrid, € 18.0 Mill.
3. Ronaldo, Real Madrid, € 17.4 Mill. more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk Milan´s Nesta and Kaká travel to Barcelona - Ambrosini out25th April 2006 Milan stars Alessandro Nesta and Kaká travelled with the team to Barcelona but midfielder Ambrosini did not make the jouney and will definetely not play in the UEFA Champions League semi final at Camp Nou tomorrow. However, the injuries of Nesta and Kaká… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News AC Milan Vice-President Galliani critizes UEFA and claims: "We can win!"25th April 2006 Adriano Galliani, Managing Director and Vice-President of AC Milan has been critizising UEFA about the rules and regulations how to seed the quarter and semi finals in the UEFA Champions Legue. Galliani believes the system is unfair and should not pair t… more » adriano galliani • barcelona • managing director milan • milan • uefa ranking • vice-president milan adriano galliani • barcelona • managing director milan • milan • uefa ranking • vice-president milan Tags: adriano galliani, barcelona, managing director milan, milan, uefa ranking, vice-president milan
Categories: FC Barcelona News Referee Barca v Milan: German Markus Merk25th April 2006 German Markus Merk, one of the best referees in Europe, has been appointed by UEFA as the match referee for Barca v Milan at Camp Nou on Wednesday night. This is the 10th time that Merk will be the referee in a match that involves FC Barcelona: 3 wins, 3… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Brazil´s and Barca Superstar Ronaldinho has biggest annual income - Beckham only second25th April 2006 Barca and Brazil superstar Ronaldinho has overtaken David Beckham as the top earning football player in the world. "francefootball" published the ranking of the top earners in the football business today and brazilian magician Ronaldinho Gaucho is leadin… more » no.1 ranking • ronaldinho • ronaldinho gaucho • salary advertising sponsorship • salary annual • top earning football no.1 ranking • ronaldinho • ronaldinho gaucho • salary advertising sponsorship • salary annual • top earning football Tags: no.1 ranking, ronaldinho, ronaldinho gaucho, salary advertising sponsorship, salary annual, top earning football
Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk FC Barcelona Injury Update ahead of Milan clash: Ronaldinho and Larsson in - Oleguer out25th April 2006 On Monday, Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho was back training with the Barca squad. Ronaldinho attended Monday training as per normal. The Brazilian international was not training on Saturday and did not travel to Sevilla. 48 hours before the important Cha… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca´s Time Schedule before FC Barcelona v Milan25th April 2006 Monday's training was the only session for the Barca squad at La Masia before they take on Milan in the Champions League. On Tuesday, as it is common practice on the evening before match days, the team of FC Barcelona will train behind closed doors in th… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca players Marquez and Puyol only one yellow card away of missing Champions League Final25th April 2006 Barca defenders Rafael Márquez and Carles Puyol are only one yellow card away from suspensions. Another yellow card shown in the Champions League second leg at Camp Nou on Wednesday would mean that Márquez and Puyol would miss the final in Paris on 17th… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Italian Press: Barca influenced Referee to suspend Sevilla v FC Barcelona match25th April 2006 Yesterday, Italian Press and other comments in Italy have been suggesting that FC barcelona influenced the referee's decision to suspend the game in Sevilla in order to have a rest before the all important Champions league semi final ahead. barca´s midfi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk FC Barcelona midfield star Deco confident: "We are a goal up and that is a great advantage!"25th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s is full of confidence for the Champions League re-match against AC Milan on Wednesday night (20:45 local time) but warns that full concentration will be needed to proceed to the final in Paris on 17th of May.
FC Barcelona goes with a 1-0… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News AC Milan coach Ancelotti: "Stopping Ronaldinho is impossible!"25th April 2006 AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti admit ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with FC Barcelona on Wednesday at Camp Nou, that it is impossible to stop Barca´s world class attacker Ronaldinho:
Stopping Ronaldinho is impossible, but it is possible mar… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News When will FC Sevilla v FC Barcelona be played?24th April 2006 The two clubs, Sevilla and Barcelona will now have to reach an agreement with the Spanish Football Federation to find a suitable date for the game. Both teams have European commitments in the coming week as FC Barcelona take on AC Milan in the second leg… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Both presidents,, Barca´s Laporta and Sevilla´s del Nido agree on match suspension24th April 2006 The presidents of both football clubs, FC Barcelona´s Joan Laporta and José María Del Nido agreed that the postponement of Sevilla's game against FC Barcelona in the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán was logical after the torrential rainstorm made the pitch unplayab… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard not happy about long wait for the suspension of the match in Sevilla24th April 2006 Barca coach Rijkaard explained that he was not upset that the game against Sevilla was called off as it allows his players more time to rest before playing the important UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan on Wednesday but expressed his unhappin… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News MATCH SUSPENDED!! Final decision: Sevilla CF v FC Barcelona will not be played!23rd April 2006 Match Report: Sunday 23/04/2006 21:00 (GMT+2): La Liga match day 34
Sevilla CF - FC Barcelona
Sánchez Pizjuan, Sevilla– attendance: 0
Referee: Teixeira Vitienes
Referee Teixeira Vitienes wasted one hour to take the decision, but finally the match a… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Teixeira Vitienes changes his mind! Sevilla v Barça could be played at 22:00 (GMT+2)23rd April 2006 Match Preview: Sunday 23/04/2006 21:00 (GMT+2): La Liga match day 34
Sevilla CF - FC Barcelona
Sánchez Pizjuan, Sevilla– capacity: 38.300
Referee: Teixeira Vitienes
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Rodri, Marquez, Sylvinho (Gio) – Van Bom… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Sevilla CF v FC Barcelona : MATCH SUSPENDED due to a torrental rain and hail storm!!23rd April 2006 Match Report: Sunday 23/04/2006 21:00 (GMT+2): La Liga match day 34
Sevilla CF - FC Barcelona
Sánchez Pizjuan, Sevilla– attendance: 0
Referee: Teixeira Vitienes
FC Barcelona Blog has taken some picture from the Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium this evenin… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Match FC Sevilla v FC Barcelona: Suspended due to torrental rain and heavy storm?23rd April 2006 The referee Teixeira Vitienes is going out shortly to inspect the pitch but it looks like he will suspend the match. The football field looks like a swimming pool and the rain/hail does not stop. more » Categories: FC Barcelona News AC Milan: Kaká, Nesta and Ambrosini out against Barca? Inzaghi back!23rd April 2006 Milan players Kaká, Nesta and Ambrosini got injured against Messina yesterday and are very doubtful for the rematch against FC Barcelona in the Champions League semi final on Wednesday.
A hard fought away victory in Serie A gainst lowly Messina (3-1) bro… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca young striker Maxi: Today could be a historical day23rd April 2006 Barça will be without attackers Leo Messi, Larsson and Ronaldinho in Sevilla. Even Cameroon striker Eto'o might get a rest. This could be the big chance for young striker Maxi at Sánchez Pizjuán. There is a good chance the hard working Argentinian will b… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona squad update: Ronaldinho, Messi, Larsson and Oleguer out for Sevilla match – Rodri is back22nd April 2006 Ronaldinho, Messi, Larsson and Oleguer out for Sevilla match – Rodri is back
Ronaldinho will not play for FC Barcelona against Sevilla FC on Sunday evening. Henrik Larsson and Oleguer are also not included in the squad, while Rodri is back. Barca coach… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca coach Rijkaard: "Good Decision to allow Messi to recover in Argentina"22nd April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has defended the decision to allow wizzkid Leo Messi to continue his recovery in Argentina: It was a good decision. He does generate a lot of attention from the people and the press over there, but we cannot hide him a… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona donates Computer Equipment to Charities22nd April 2006 FC Barcelona has recently renewd many of their computer systems in its facilities and has donated the old equipment to charity organisations Conductors Solidaris de Catalunya and Catratxhos.
Conductors Solidaris de Catalunya is a charity organisation th… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona: Spanish Champion this weekend?22nd April 2006 FC Barcelona can win the Spanish Championship this weekend. The Primera Liga title will be retained when Valencia does not win in Bilbao and Barca beats FC Sevilla away at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Arsenal´s Top Star Henry: Barça Yes ! - Real Madrid No!22nd April 2006 Today´s spanish Football newspapers El Mundo Deportivo and SPORT, both reported today Real Madrid tried to torpedize the verbal agreement between Arsenal´s Henry and FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona is very condident and convinced that "Titi" will be a Barça p… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Preview : Sevilla CF v FC Barcelona - First matchball for Barca!22nd April 2006 Match Preview: Sunday 23/04/2006 21:00 (GMT+2): La Liga match day 34
Sevilla CF - FC Barcelona
Sánchez Pizjuan, Sevilla– capacity: 38.300
Referee: Teixeira Vitienes
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés – Belletti, Puyol, Marquez, Sylvinho (Gio) – Van Bom… more » Categories: Match Preview FC Barcelona´s San Siro Hero Giuly: "I believe Henry will join Barca!"22nd April 2006 FC Barcelona's winger and Champions League hero, Ludovic Giuly, believes Thierry Henry will join Barca from Arsenal the next season. Henry has got already a verbal agreement in place with FC Barcelona if he decides to leave Arsenal FC in the summer and f… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca Training Session: Rodri trains with first team21st April 2006 FC Barcelona reserve team defender Rodri was taking part in a first team training session today. With Oleguer Presas out for the next ten days Rodri may be required for the first team again. therefore he was called up to train with Barca´s first team. more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Liverpool after Barca´s Giuly? Offers from Inter, Monaco, Glasgow Rangers, Lyon and Galatasaray!21st April 2006 French newspaper L'equipe reported that French Barca winger Ludovic Giuly wants to extend his contract (expires 2007) with FC Barcelona for another 2 years but the player himself admits that he has got offers from several Clubs like Inter, Monaco, Glasg… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Leo Messi wants to watch FC Barcelona v AC Milan in Camp Nou21st April 2006 Barca youngster Lionel Messi plans to come back from his hometown Rosario in Argentina to Barcelona next Tuesday to watch the Champions League match between FC Barcelona and AC Milan in the Camp Nou. Young Messi expects to play again in two weeks time. T… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barcelona star midfielder Deco: "I prefer Arsenal in the Final, if we get there!"21st April 2006 FC Barcelona´s star midfielder Deco is hoping to play Arsenal in a possible Champions League final. FC Barcelona set the basis to reach the final of the Champions league with a superb win at San Siro against Milan in the first leg of the semi finals. Als… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Italian Media praise Barca stars20th April 2006 The Italian media were full of praise for the performance of the Barca team against AC Milan on tuesday night. The centre of attention was all in agreement Ronaldino but the media also honoured that the victory of Frank Rijkaard's Barca team was due to t… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca youngster Messi started recovery phase II in Rosario, Argentina20th April 2006 Barca youngster Leo Messi explained that he felt heart broken when he had to be taken off the field in the return match against Chelsea in Camp Nou. Since then, his recovery of the muscle injury in his leg was much slower as expected. This all influence… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer: Barca is the best team in Europe!20th April 2006 German legend "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer, world champion of 1974 as player and world champion as coach in 1990 admits: "Barca is currently the best team in Europe. I like the way the Barca team plays and I like its players: Ronaldinho, Deco, Messi, Eto'o… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona coack Rijkaard´s Europe record in Camp Nou: Unbeaten!20th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is still unbeaten in Europe at Camp Nou. During his three years at the helm of Barca, coach Rijkaard has never lost a European match in the Camp Nou: 10 victories and 3 draws
In the 2003-04 UEFA Cup, Barca beat FKM Puch… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News The unbeaten record of the lucky yellow shirt in Europe goes on!20th April 2006 The yellow FC Barcelona away jersey is more and more proving to be very lucky for the Barca team. Barca has played 6 Champions League matches in this yellow away kit and has never lost: there are 4 away wins against Werder Bremen (0-2), Udinese (0-2), Ch… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona striker Eto'o thanks the Barca fans: "They were marvellous!"20th April 2006 Primera Liga´s leading goalscorer Samuel Eto'o had a word of thanks for the Barça fans who had travelled all the way to Milan´s San Siro to support the team, before ending his press conference yesterday: "They were marvellous. I think there were about 2,… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona injury update: Oleguer out for 10 days - Ronaldinho and Larsson in the Gym - Messi recovers in Argentina - Xavi continues individual programme20th April 2006 Barca defender Oleguer Presas is sidelined for ten days. Oleguer suffers from a strained muscle in his left leg. Barca´s Oleguer Presas underwent a scan on Wednesday morning and the FC Barcelona medical staff confirmed that he would be out for approximat… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Team: Day off - No Training Session on Thursday20th April 2006 The FC Barcelona team will enjoy a day off on Thursday. There will be no training session at La Masia today and the team training will resume on Friday at 11 am ahead of Sunday's La Primera Liga match with Sevilla.
FC Barcelona Blog believes, the "Heroes… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca defender Oleguer suspended for Milan re-match - Will Puyol miss the Final in Paris?19th April 2006 FC Barcelona defender Oleguer will be suspended for the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg at Camp Nou in Barcelona due to a yellow card he received in the match against Milan yesterday.
Barca captain Carles Puyol is one yellow card away from su… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca´s Assistant Coach Henk Ten Cate: "We were better in midfield"19th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s assistand coach Henk Ten Cate does not usually make post-match comments about the team but after the superb win against Milan he presented his opinion and spoke his mind: "We were better in midfield because we played with 3 defenders, wi… more » Barca Coach Rijkaard´s Post-Match Comment & Analysis: "Perfect Position"!19th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard analysed the situation after the match and summarised it as a: "perfect position". Dutchman Rijkaard commented and responded on the press conference in his cool and prudent manner but agreed that Barca has an advantage o… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta: "Barca dominated the game with extraordinary quality"19th April 2006 After the game, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta was visibly delighted with his Barca team winning 1-0 at San Siro and felt: "Barca dominated the game with extraordinary quality. But this result is now history and there are still 90 minutes left to… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Player´s Comments after the Champions League match against AC Milan at San Siro19th April 2006 Despite the great achievement of winning against Milan at San Siro, the Barça players are very confident but are not getting carried away. It is not over now and there are still 90 very difficult minutes to be played at Camp Nou.
the Barça player´s all w… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona´s Injury Concern Grows: Now Oleguer Injured !19th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s right defender Oleguer was replaced by Motta in the 75th minute after hurting himself in an incident after chasing Serginho on the right side. Barca´s medical staff will examine Oleguer on Wednesday to determine the extent of his injury.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca beat Milan´s San Siro record !19th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s heroic win at San Siro yesterday night was the first home defeat for Milan in nearly three years of European competition.
Barca´s superb victory should dent moral of the Milan team by smashing the impressive home record over the past Cha… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News AC Milan v FC Barcelona, Final Result : 0 - 1 - With one leg at the final in Paris!18th April 2006 Match Report: Tuesday 18/04/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 1st Leg
AC Milan 0 – FC Barcelona 1
San Siro, Milano – attendance: 76.600
Referee: Alain Sars (France)
0 - 1 (Giuly '57)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer (Motta '74), Puyol,… more » Categories: Match Report AC Milan v FC Barcelona - Half Time Result 0 : 0 -18th April 2006 Match Report: Tuesday 18/04/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 1st Leg
AC Milan – FC Barcelona
San Siro, Milano – attendance: 76.600
Referee: Alain Sars (France)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer, Puyol, Marquez, Gio – Van Bommel, Edmilso… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca youngster Messi flies out to Rosario, Argentina today18th April 2006 Today injured Barca starlet Lionel Messi will fly out with his father and FC Barcelona physiotherapist Juanjo Brau to his hometown Rosario in Argentina. He will start his 7 days recuperation programme to recover from his muscle injury. He will find the n… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Preview Champions League Semi Final, first leg: AC Milan v FC Barcelona18th April 2006 Match Preview: Tuesday 18/04/2006 20:45 (GMT+2): Champions League 1st Leg
AC Milan – FC Barcelona
San Siro, Milano – capacity: 83.000
Referee: Alain Sars (France)
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Váldes – Oleguer, Puyol, Marquez, Gio (Sylvinho) – Van Bomme… more » Categories: Match Preview Referee of UEFA Champions League semi final, first leg AC Milan v FC Barcelona at San Siro, Milan: Alain Sars18th April 2006 UEFA has appointed Mr. Alain Sars (France) as the referee for the Champions League semi final match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona. The combination of referee Sars and FC Barcelona has a 100% winning record. Frenchman Alain Sars has taken charge of tw… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Prematch Comments: AC Milan v FC Barcelona at San Siro (20:45 local time)18th April 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard:
"It's difficult to say who is the favourite. If we look at tradition and the fact that they are playing at home we could say that Milan have the edge but it's going to be a close battle in both games. After all, you hav… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca Team arrived in Milan17th April 2006 FC Barcelona arrived savely in Milan on Monday. The first training session is scheduled for 19:00 at the San Siro to prepare for the Champions League match against Milan.
The Barça party travelled to Italy with Belair on a Boeing 757 and arrived at Mila… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News AC Milan v FC Barcelona : Inzaghi out!17th April 2006 Milan veteran striker Filippo Inzaghi is out of the Champions League semi final match at San Siro on Tuesday. Milan coach Ancelotti regrets not having Filippo Inzaghi in the team against Barca but has faith in young Italian international Gilardino: "Alth… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona striker Eto'o to L’Equipe : "It's very simple - FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world and Thierry Henry is one of the best strikers in the world !"17th April 2006 FC Barcelona´s striker Samuel Eto'o expressed to the French football magazine L’Equipe that he would be absolutely delighted if Arsenal captain Thierry Henry would join Barca. Spanish La Liga´s leading goalscorer Eto'o would enjoy great pleasure in playi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona injury update for the Champions League match against AC Milan: Ronaldinho, Thiago Motta, Marquez back - Larsson, Xavi, Messi out!17th April 2006 Barca´s superstar Ronaldinho had been rested since the win over Benfica two weeks ago and Mexican central defender Rafael Marquez and defensive misfielder Thiago Motta are also back. Ronaldinho will be in the start up line, though it remains unclear whet… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News TV Broadcasting of AC Milan v FC Barcelona on Tuesday 18 April at 20:45 (GMT+2)17th April 2006 Good news for all Barça fans all over the world. The FC Barcelona match away at San Siro against AC Milan will be covered by plenty of international Televisions stations. You can watch your favourite team on Tuesday, 18th April at:
Canal +(Spain)
SF2 S… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Barcelona coach Rijkaard: Joy is the key for our success!17th April 2006 FC Barcelona Frank Rijkaard admitted on FC Barcelona´s official website that joy is a key factor in the succesful work of the Barca coaching team and the players.
Barca´s manager Rijkaard feels that Joy in what they're doing is a vital part of the work c… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News |
