Archives for: September 2006

FC Barcelona´s Rijkaard: We want to win for the Club, Barca and Eto'o


30th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admitted in the official press conference that Barca will miss top striker Samuel Eto'o but that he has total confidence in the team and that Barca will overcome this situation: We'll miss him. We are all behind him,… more »

Barca´s Giuly worries more Valencia than Real Madrid


30th September 2006
FC Barcelona's French winger Ludovic Giuly told France Football that he is more worried about Valencia than Real Madrid. Giuly believes finally the Spanish championship will be decided between FC Barcelona, Valencia, Real Madrid and may be FC Sevilla. Th… more »

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Match Preview, La Liga: ATLETIC BILBAO - FC BARCELONA


30th September 2006
Match Preview: Saturday 30/09/2006 22:00 (GMT +2): Primera Liga, Match Day 5 ATLETIC BILBAO - FC BARCELONA San Mamés, Bilbao – Capacity: 42.000 Referee: Fernández Borbalán Probable Barca Line-Up: FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta, Marquez,… more »

Barcelona´s coach Rijkaard pleased with point in Bremen


29th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admitted that he his pleased with the important draw, especially under these circumstances. Rijkaard briefly analysed the match and the situation: There are no easy games in this group. You have to fight to get good re… more »

Player´s Coments after Champions League match against Werder Bremen


29th September 2006
FC Barcelona players confirmed after the match in general that it was not the best of nights and considering how the match went on, that the point should be seen as a positive result for Barca. The players showed their support for injured striker Samuel… more »

FC Barcelona Medical Staff confirm: Eto'o out for 5 month


29th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s medical department have now confirmed that Cameroon star striker Samuel Eto'o will miss the next five months of the season after undergoing surgery on his knee. FC Barcelona Blog already reported that Samuel Eto'o twisted his right knee d… more »

Green Light for Dual Nationality of Mexican Rafa Marquez


28th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s Mexican defender Rafael Márquez is set to become a Spanish citizen. Mexico´s captain Márquez has put all efforts to take on the Spanish nationality besides his Mexican and it seems now only a matter of time since Spain´s Ministry of Justic… more »

Eto'o injury: Probably meniscus tear but no ligament injury!


28th September 2006
FC Barcelona top scorer Samuel Eto'o picked up a knee injury during yesterday´s Champions League match against Werder Bremen. Barca´s medical department diagnosed right after the match a meniscus tear on the outside of the right knee following an abrup… more »

Match Statistics, Champions League: Werder Bremen - FC Barcelona


28th September 2006
Match statistics, Champions League, Group A, Round 2: Werder Bremen / Team Statistics / Barcelona 1 / Goals / 1 0 /1st Half Goals / 0 5 / Shots on Target / 5 6 / Shots off Target / 3 3 / Blocked Shots / 3 6 / Corners / 4 30 / Fouls / 13 4 / Offsides /… more »

Match Report: WERDER BREMEN - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (0:0)


28th September 2006
Match Report: Wednesday 27/09/2006 20:45 (GMT +2): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 2 WERDER BREMEN - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (0:0) Weserstadion, Bremen – Attendance: 45.000 Referee: Roberto Rosetti (ITA) Goals: 1-0 Puyol o.g. (56´) 1-1 Messi (89´) We… more »

Debut of the new orange Barca kit tonight


27th September 2006
Tonight, in the Champions League match between Werder Bremen and European cup holders FC Barcelona, Barca present the new orange away kit for the first time in an official match. Last season the colour was bright yellow and the shirt became known as th… more »

Match Preview, Champions League: WERDER BREMEN - FC BARCELONA


27th September 2006
Match Preview: Wednesday 27/09/2006 20:45 (GMT +2): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 2 WERDER BREMEN - FC BARCELONA Weserstadion, Bremen – Capacity: 45.000 Referee: Roberto Rosetti (ITA) Probable Line-Up: Werder Bremen (4-1-3-2): Wiese - Fritz,… more »

Saviola praises Iniesta: "He could become one of the best Players in the World"


26th September 2006
FC Barcelona forward Javier Saviola expressed his admiration for midfielder Andres Iniesta. The Argentine international Saviola praised teammate Iniesta as one of the best Spanish players already but believes the Barca player could become one of the best… more »

Saviola´s Comments at Official Press Conference: "I was delighted and never felt anything like that"


26th September 2006
In an official press conference Barca forward Javier Saviola told the media that he has a good and very open relationship with coach Frank Rijkaard and that he was overwhelmed with the standing ovations received by 85,000 supporters when he replaced Leo… more »
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FC Barcelona´s Squad Rotation goes on: Thuram, Sylvinho and Motta in


26th September 2006
FC Barcelona will travel to Werder Bremen today with Thiago Motta, Lilian Thuram and Sylvinho. Therefore, Santiago Ezquerro (injury), Javier Saviola (rotation), Giovanni Van Bronckhort (rotation) and Rafael Marquez (rotation) will rest. With Marquez and… more »

Former Barca Player Van Bommel warns Werder Bremen: "Barcelona are the best team in the world!"


26th September 2006
Former FC Barcelona midfielder Mark Van Bommel warned German opponent Werder Bremen, that Barca is the best team in the world and Ronaldinho is the best of them all. Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Werder Bremen and FC Barcelona the B… more »

Barca plans with € 300 mill. Income and € 40 mill. Profit for 2006-07


25th September 2006
A very well visited assemby approved the financial accounts for last season and the ambitious budget for the season 2006-07. 95% of the member´s representatives supported Joan Laporta and his board´s financial dealing. Here are the key figures: 2005-0… more »

FC Barcelona has 151,127 members now !


25th September 2006
FC Barcelona is the biggest football club in the world but the trend of new members is still showing up. More and more people are joining FC Barcelona as a member of the club. The interest in the club is unstoppable. On average 2,300 new members register… more »

FC Barcelona coach Rijkaard: "A shame that game ended in a draw"


25th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard stated in the press conference after the match against Valencia that he was not happy with the draw after his Barca team dominated the game. Here are his comments from the official press conference: About the Match:… more »

A minute silence for Itziar Crespan before the match


25th September 2006
Before the match against Valencia kicked off, both teams line up in the middle of the pitch around the centre circle for a minute of silence in honour of Itziar Crespan, the wife of Barça vice-president Ferrán Soriano, who passed away last Monday. more »
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FC Barcelona President Laporta: "It was a real plessure to watch!"


25th September 2006
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta's views the draw as fair and felt it was a thrilling match. here is his comment just after the match against Valencia on Sunday night: Valencia is a strong team, better than anyone else that has played here. They are… more »

FC Barcelona´Player´s Comments after the match against Valencia


25th September 2006
Here are the comments made after the 1-1 gainst Valencia last night. Barca captain Carles Puyol: We knew that we were facing a very good team. At 0-1 the team worked well and fought hard to draw level. We battled on until the final minute. There are… more »

Match Report: FC BARCELONA - VALENCIA CF 1:1 (0:1) - Barca goes top!


25th September 2006
Match Report: Sunday 24/09/2006 21:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 4 FC BARCELONA - VALENCIA CF 1:1 (0:1) Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 85.000 Referee: Arturo Dauden Ibanez FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta, Márquez, Puyol, Van Bronckhorst -… more »
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Saviola in Barca team against Valencia


24th September 2006
FC Barcalena coach Frank Rijkaard has included Argentine international for the first time in the squad for a Spanish Championship match this season, ahead of Sunday's clash against Valencia. Santi Ezquerro is the only injury, while Thiago Motta, Sylvinh… more »

Puyol 300th & Eto'o´s 100th match for FC Barcelona


24th September 2006
FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will today equal Luis Enrique's 300 appearances for Barca. Puyol made his debut back in the season of 1999/2000 under Luis Van Gaal. Barca´s topscorer Eto'o is already on his 100th game for FC Barcelona and scored a stun… more »
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Preview: FC BARCELONA - VALENCIA CF


22nd September 2006
Match Preview: Sunday 24/09/2006 21:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 4 FC BARCELONA - VALENCIA CF Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000 Referee: Arturo Dauden Ibanez FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta, Márquez, Puyol, Van Bronckhorst - Edmilson, X… more »

RFEF rejected Espanyol appeal regarding Spanish Super Cup


22nd September 2006
The official Barca website announced, that the Spanish Football Federation's Appeals Committee, just like the Competition Committee before, has rejected RCD Espanyol's appeal with regards to the Spanish Super Cup. In its Thursday meeting, the Appeals Co… more »

Interview on Barca TV: Gianluca Zambrotta


22nd September 2006
FC Barcelona´s full-back and Italian world champion Gianluca Zambrotta spoke on Barça TV about the way things are going at his new club Barcelona. Zambrotta was happy he decided to move to Barcelona and is totally aware of the club's philosophy to create… more »

Barca Goalkeeper Victor Valdes will overtake legend Urruti on Sunday


22nd September 2006
On Sunday night in the big clash against Valencia, FC Barcelona goalkeeper Víctor Valdés will overtake former keeper and Camp Nou idol Francisco Javier González Urruticoechea, also know as "T´estimo" Urruti. When Víctor Valdés comes out to play his 121st… more »

100th anniversary of Catalan Club Centre d'Esports Manresa - Special Training Session for Barca


22nd September 2006
A special training session was held by the first team of FC Barcelona as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of Catalan Football Club Centre d'Esports Manresa. An enthusiastic crowd of about 5,000 people attended Wednesday's training session held i… more »
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Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores: "Barca are the best Team in Europe - Real Madrid is a Disaster!"


22nd September 2006
In an interview about Valencia's clash with FC Barcelona next weekend, coach Quique Sanchez Flores admitted that Barca is the best team in Europe and at the same time, surprisingly lashed out at rivals Real Madrid. Flores believes that the Merengues have… more »

New 1 year contract offer for Giovanni Van Bronckhorst and Sylvinho


21st September 2006
Both FC Barcelona left-backs Sylvinho (32) and Giovanni van Bronckhorst (31) are out of contract at the end of the season and will be offered new one year deals by Barca, while Juliano Belletti and Albert Jorquera will also be offered improved contracts.… more »

Barcelona´s Gudjohnsen: "I knew I joined a great team - I will wait for my opportunities"!


21st September 2006
FC Barcelona´s new striker, Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen, still believes that his time will come at the club and remains patient about his first team opportunities. Eidur Gudjohnsen insists he is happy at his new club despite failing to earn a… more »

Porto President Pinto da Costa: "We are not negotiating about Anderson!"


20th September 2006
FC Porto president Pinto da Costa has denied any negotiations with FC Barcelona or Chelsea FC about young wizzkid Anderson. The Porto president revealed that he does not have the intention to sell the club´s best asset and therefore told O Jogo: I am h… more »
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Samuel Eto´o on fire - 68 goals for Barca


19th September 2006
Barca´s center forward Samuel Eto'o is the inform player of the season so far. The "African player of the Year" for the last 3 years is on fire and scored always the first goal for Barca in each Spanish Championship match so far this season. FC Barcelona… more »
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Fc Barcelona coach Rijkaard delighted with Giuly´s performance


19th September 2006
Barca boss Frank Rijkaard has been especially delighted with french winger Ludovic Giuly´s performance as a substitute against Racing Santander last Sunday. In the official press conference rijkaard to the opportunity to give credit for Giuly´s outstand… more »

FC Barcelona´s Begiristain reveals no instructions over Saviola


19th September 2006
Barcelona´s Txiki Begiristain revealed that their have not been given any instructions to Barca coach Frank Rijkaard to leave Javier Saviola out of the squad but admits that the current situation ios entirely down to the player himself. Barca´s director… more »

Barca´s Begiristain: Anderson - Nothing has been done so far


19th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s technical secretary Txiki Begiristain, responsible for Barca´s transfers, denied several media reports that Barcelona have an agreement in place to sign FC Porto´s wonderboy Anderson. Football website Goal.com quoted Txiki Begiristain: N… more »
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Deco wants third Champions League Title


19th September 2006
FC Barcelona midfielder Deco is targeting his third UEFA Champions League success after winning it with FC Porto in 2004 and with Barca last season. Deco´s dream is a place next to other Barca legends such as coach Frank Rijkaard and dutch idols Johan Cr… more »
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Rijkaard´s Comments after Racing Match


19th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was happy with the fighting spirit of his team and admitted his side had to put all efforts into the game to overcome Racing Santander at El Sardinero, despite the clear and deserved 3-0 victory. About the Match: We h… more »

Barca in PUMA after 2008? PUMA offered € 127.5 mill for 5 years


18th September 2006
"EL MUNDO DEPORTIVO" reported over the weekend that German sport equipment producer PUMA tabled a firm offer of € 127.5 mill. for 5 years to supply FC Barcelona with PUMA sports gear from 2008, if US giant NIKE, current provider of Barca, does not match… more »

Barca interested in FC Porto youngster Anderson - Strong Competion from Chelsea


18th September 2006
According to reports from catalan sport newspapers "EL MUNDO DEPORTIVO" and "SPORT" Portuguese sources over the weekend, FC Barcelona have come close to reach a three-way agreement between FC Porto´s young superstar, Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira, his… more »

Match Report: RACING SANTANDER - FC BARCELONA 0:3 (0:1) - Barca maintain 100% Record!


18th September 2006
Match Report: Sunday 17/09/2006 20:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 3 RACING SANTANDER - FC BARCELONA 0:3 (0:1) El Sardinero, Santander – Attendance: 22.500 Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo Racing Santander (4-2-2): Toño - Luis Fernandez, Oriol, Pinillo… more »

Primera Liga Match Preview: RACING SANTANDER - FC BARCELONA


17th September 2006
Match Preview: Sunday 17/09/2006 20:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 3 RACING SANTANDER - FC BARCELONA El Sardinero, Santander – Capacity: 25.000 Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta, Márquez (Oleguer), Puyol, Van Br… more »
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Against Racing Santander: With Marqez, Sylvinho, Ezquerro - Thuram, Motta, Belletti and Saviola out


17th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is continuing with his rotating of the first team squad. The season is very long and with so much talent in the squad, the Barca coach is able to give some of his stars a rest week in week out. Last Tuesday, in the Champ… more »

Barca midfielder Iniesta satisfied with start


17th September 2006
Barca midfielder and Spanish international Andres Iniesta expressed his satisfaction with Barca´s start into the season: This year I've started playing well. I always see possibilities and so I train to play. The atmosphere is good and it helps us to… more »

Belletti believes Eto'o can win the World´s Best Player Award this year


15th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s right full back Juliano Belletti believes that top striker Eto'o is up for a big prize this year. The Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o has started the new season in sensational form and Belleti is sure that his African team mate will be… more »

AUDI new Sponsor of FC Barcelona


15th September 2006
FC BArcelona Blog already reported some time ago that AUDI and FC Barcelona will agree on a sponsorship deal. Since yesterday, the deal is official. The German car manufacturer AUDI will become an official sponsor and supplier of FC Abrcelona for the ne… more »

Match Racing Santander vs. FC Barcelona on Sunday at 20:00


14th September 2006
Yesterday, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced several dates and times for Primera Liga matches yesterday. The match Racing Santander - FC Barcelona will be kicked off next Sunday, 17th of September, at 20:00. the RFEF also set a date a… more »

Iniesta scores first Champions League Goal of the Season 2006-07


14th September 2006
Barca scored the last goal of Champions League season 2005-06 and the first goal of the new campaign 2006-07. After Juliano Belletti scored the winner in the final in Paris against Arsenal to bring the European Cup home, it was Andres Iniesta in the 6th… more »

Ronaldinho: "We have to keep feet on the ground!"


14th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s superstar Ronaldinho, who scored a brilliant goal in Tuesday´s UEFA Champions League match against Levski Sofia warned, that nobody should be carried away by the succesful start to defend the CL trophy. Barca delighted the fans with a supe… more »

FC Barcelona coach Rijkaard happy with Champions League start


14th September 2006
FC Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard was delighted with the teams start into the new Championsleague campaign to defend their UEFA Champions League title. Rijkaard told Sky Sports: Yeah, I think you have to be happy with the whole game and the result. It… more »

Match statistics: FC Barcelona - Levski Sofia 5:0 (2:0)


13th September 2006
Here are the match statistics of FC Barcelona - Levski Sofia 5:0 (2:0) Barcelona / Statistics / Levski Sofia 5 / Goals / 0 2 / 1st Half Goals / 0 11 / Shots on Target / 1 6 / Shots off Target / 3 0 / Blocked Shots / 3 3 / Corners / 2 12 / Fouls / 13 1 /… more »

Match Report: FC BARCELONA - LEVSKI SOFIA 5:0 (2:0) - 5 Star Barca Show


13th September 2006
Match Report: Tuesday 12/09/2006 20:45 (GMT +2): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 1 FC BARCELONA - LEVSKI SOFIA 5:0 (2:0) Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 65.000 Referee: Konrad Plautz Goals: 1-0 Iniesta (6´) 2-0 Giuly (39´) 3-0 Puyol (49´) 4-0… more »

Tonight, first ever Barca Shirt Logo after more than 100 years!


12th September 2006
After more than 100 years tonights match will go down in Barca´s history books as the first match ever in which Barca will wear the UNICEF logo on their famous Barca shirts. Instead of wearing a company logo, (vsalue about € 20 mill. per year), Barca pr… more »

Rijkaard´s Comments before the Match against Levski


12th September 2006
FC Barcelona Blog presents you the main comments made on the official press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Levski Sofia. About Barca being favourites to win the Champions League again: I do not believe in favourites. You have… more »

One to remember: Belletti´s glorious 19 minutes


12th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s right full back Juliano Belletti will return to Champions League action on Tuesday after making history last season. It was exactly May 17, 2006 in Paris, St. Denis Stadium when the Brazilian full-back entered the Champions League final in… more »

Match Preview, Champions League: FC BARCELONA - Levski Sofia


12th September 2006
Match Preview: Tuesday 12/09/2006 20:45 (GMT +2): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 1 FC BARCELONA - LEVSKI SOFIA Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000 Referee: Probable Line-Up: FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta, Thuram, Puyol, Gio - Edm… more »

Rijkaard delighted with UNICEF Agreement: "It is something historic"


11th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is delighted with the five-year agreement between UNICEF and Barca. After more than one hundred years, the team shirt will finally carry a sponsor logo. Barca was proud to be the only among the big clubs that has never w… more »

FC Barcelona Foundation - Barca´s Charity Organization


11th September 2006
Founded in 1994, the FC Barcelona Foundation is a non-profit organisation, promoting and disseminating the cultural, social and educational role of FC Barcelona within the Catalan, Spanish and worldwide community. The FC Barcelona Foundation attempts to… more »

Thuram´s Comments at Press Conference


11th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s new defender Lilian Thuram was sensational on his debut against CA Osasuna on Saturday evening and played as if he had been playing for Barca since years. Thuram delighted the Barca faithfuls with a cool, calm, almost perfect display in th… more »

Barcelona´s Thuram joking in Press Conference: "Applause because they thought I am Eto'o!"


11th September 2006
FC Barcelona´s new signing, french veteran defender Lilan Thuram showed a sense of humour during an official press conference. On Saturday, the 65,000 crowed of the Camp Nou gave the new summer signings and former Juventus stars, Gianluca Zambrotta and L… more »

The new Barca Shirt with UNICEF Logo available tomorrow 12:00


11th September 2006
The new Barca shirt with the UNICEF logo will be available in the official Barca shop at the Camp Nou as well as at all the major retail stores across the country at 12:00 (GTM +2) on Tuesday. The new first-team jersey with the logo of the United Nation… more »

UNICEF/FC Barcelona Agreement: Praises around the World!


11th September 2006
The agreement between UNICEF and FC Barcelona, that had been signed last week in New York has been aknowledged and praised aaround the world. The value of the charity initiative to help the third world has been highlighted by many and was broadcasted aro… more »
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Barca´s Thuram about Chelsea´s Mourinho: "Don´t talk - Deal with your Problems"


11th September 2006
Just a few days before the new Champions League season kicks off, new FC Barcelona defender Lilian Thuram has criticised Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for his classless comments about his France team mates William Gallas and Claude Makele. After defende… more »
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Barca Player´s Comments after match: FC Barcelona vs CA Osuna 3:0


10th September 2006
All Barca players agreed that Samuel Eto'o´s early goal was a decisive factor in the 3-0 victory over Osasuna. Here are the comments: FC Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, who scored two goals and provided one: The team did well. We needed this win. We… more »

Osasuna´s Coach Ziganda: "Barca is unstoppable!"


10th September 2006
after the clear 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou, Osasuna´s head coach Ziganda told the media that Barca "are the best team in Europe" and are "sheer unstoppable". Ziganda felt that the early goal of Eto´o was vital and Barca left his team no chance to come back i… more »
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Barca coach Rijkaard´s Comments after the Osasuna victory


10th September 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admitted that he was delighted with the result and the performance shown in the victory over Osasuna. In the press conference he told the media: About the game: The team is solid and mature. From time to time, the de… more »

Match Report: FC BARCELONA - CA OSASUNA 3:0 (3:0) - Eto´o at his best!


10th September 2006
Match Report: Saturday 09/09/2006 20:00 (GMT +2): La Primera Liga, Match Day 2 FC BARCELONA - CA OSASUNA 3:0 (3:0) Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 65.000 Referee: Julián Rodríguez Santiago Goals: 1-0 Eto´o (1´) 2-0 Eto´o (27´) 3-0 Messi (37´) FC Barcel… more »
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Match Preview: FC BARCELONA - OSASUNA


08th September 2006
Match Preview: Saturday 09/09/2006 20:00 (GMT +2): La primera Liga, Match Day 2 FC BARCELONA - Osasuna Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000 Referee: Julián Rodríguez Santiago Probable Line-Up: FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta, Marquez, Pu… more »
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Barcelona´s Ronadinho: Chelsea easy - Werder Bremen stronger!


08th September 2006
Barca magician Ronaldinho was quoted in the British tabloid daily Express that Chelsea would be easy to beat because their new signings have not settled in yet. Believe it or not, we guess that former Barca translator under Bobby Robson, Chelsea manager… more »

The FC Barcelona President Núñez Museum


07th September 2006
If you're planning to visit Barcelona, don't miss the chance to experience the history and excitement of the Barca Museum. With over 1,000,000 mill. visitors yearly, the Barca Museum is the biggest Football Museum in the world and the tour also guides yo… more »

FC Barcelona agrees Youth Development with Arsenal in Argentina


06th September 2006
FC Barcelona has gone another step forward in their world famous youth development. Since September, an agreement comes into effect whereby FC Barcelona will oversee the youth football structure at Argentinian club Arsenal de Sarandi. The contract was si… more »

The Assembly on 23rd of September at 4:00 pm


06th September 2006
FC Barcelona announced on their official website that the Ordinary General Assembly will be held on Saturday, September 23, in the Palau Blaugrana with the first session at 4pm and the second at 4.30pm. The Assembly was originally scheduled to be held o… more »

Barca loses Copa Catalunya Final against Espanyol


06th September 2006
FC Barcelona lost 1-0 against RCD Espanyol in the local Copa Catalunya Final in Girona last night. Ferrán "Coro" Corominas scored the winner in the 40th minute. Espanyol might have been out for some revenge due to the two matches lost in the Sanish Super… more »

Barca TV Interview with President Joan Laporta


05th September 2006
Barça TV has broadcasted an in-depth interview with FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta. The following is a summary of the most important issues of the interview with Joan Laporta held in a very relaxed atmosphere. Barça TV: Your second presidency has… more »

Barca Top in the World - Real out of Top 20


05th September 2006
FC Barcelona continues at the top of the world ranking for football clubs... and Real Madrid is not even in the top 20. FC Barcelona is heading the world-wide ranking for football clubs released by the Internationa Federation for History and Statistics… more »

Zambrotta felt cheated by Juventus Management


05th September 2006
During the trainings camp with the Italian national team, world champion Gianluca Zambrotta revealed that he felt cheated by the former Juventus Management. He spoke about his reason´s to leave Juventus and that he respects the decision of players like G… more »

Ronaldinho believes Chelsea will regret Gudjohnsen Sale


04th September 2006
Barca´s superstar Ronaldinho built already a good partnership up front with former Chelsea player Eidur Gudjohnsen and Ronnie believes Chelsea will regret having sold forward Gudjohnsen to the European Champions. Gudjohnsen played for 6 years at Chelsea… more »

Gudjohnsen Interview before facing former Club Chelsea


04th September 2006
Eidur Gudjohnsen will soon face his former Club, English Champions Chealsea, in the Champions League. FC Barcelona will meet their European rivals in the group stages of the Champions League with both teams favourites to gain European glory. Barca´s Eidu… more »

Barca´s Ronaldinho: "I am happy to meet Chelsea again"


04th September 2006
FC Barcelona will meet Chelsea for the third successive season next month. Both teams are considered as favourites to lift the European Cup this season and the encounters are always seen as a final. This team Barca and Chelsea already meet in the group s… more »
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Sylvinho believes Barca has 2 top teams


03rd September 2006
FC Barcelona left back Sylvinho believes that this season the competition to fight for a place in the team will be much harder. In the final of the European Supercup against FC Sevilla, both Brazilian full backs, Sylvinho and Belletti were in the startin… more »
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FC Barcelona and UNICEF officially announce Agreement on Thursday


02nd September 2006
Barca´s official website announced that UNICEF and FC Barcelona will publicly announce their alliance to co-operate next Thursday. Barça´s motto to be "More than a club" will be confirmed by this new and important project and will give a new global hop… more »

Barca coach Rijkaard longest standing manager in La Primera Liga


01st September 2006
For Barca coach Frank Rijkaard's it is the fourth season in charge at FC Barcelona and this means, he is the longest standing manager of any of the clubs in the Spanish First Division. Over the last 3 years Frank Rijkaard, has created a strong team and t… more »

Saviola a € 58 Mill. Barcelona B player?


01st September 2006
Latest reports suggest that FC Barcelona´s techincal staff have now made up their minds to send Argentine Javier Saviola to Barca´s B team for the season 2006-07. Saviola costs FC Barcelona a stunning € 58 Mill. for his 5 years at Barcelona. Barca paid… more »
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Barca´s Zambrotta injured Real Madrid´s Cassano During Italy Training


01st September 2006
FC Barcelona´s new signing from Juventus, Gianluca Zambrotta, unfortunately injured real Madrid´s striker Antonio Cassano during the Italian national team training yesterday. The Merengue forward and "Enfant Terrible" Casano, one of new Real Madrid coach… more »