SearchArchives for: November 2006FC Barcelona Blog with Limited Postings in the next 10 Days!22nd November 2006 Dear FC Barcelona Blog Visitor,
I will be on a trip for the next 10 days and will return Saturday, 2nd of December. During this period, I will try to blog and inform you as good as possible but this all depends on internet access and time.
I will be ba… more » Categories: About FC Barcelona Blog Match Preview, Champions League: Levski Sofia - FC Barcelona21st November 2006 Match Preview: Wednesday 22/11/2006 20:45 (GMT +2): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 5
FC BARCELONA - LEVSKI SOFIA
Levski Stadium, Sofia – Capacity: 43.000
Referee: Yuri Baskakov (RUS)
Probable Line-Up:
Levski Sofia (4-3-3): Mihaylov - Milanov,… more » champions league preview • championsleague • european football • fc barcelona • levski sofia • uefa champions league champions league preview • championsleague • european football • fc barcelona • levski sofia • uefa champions league
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FC Barcelona´s players,… more » Francesc Mitjans, the "Father of Camp Nou" died with 9721st November 2006 On Monday, the architect who designed Camp Nou, Francesc Mitjans i Miró, died in the age of 97. The "father of Camp Nou" set new worldwide standards for the design of football stadiums at the time and therefore became one of the most important figures in… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Oleguer full of praise for Iniesta and Gudjohnsen21st November 2006 FC Abrcelona defender Oleguer Presas is an admirer of both Barca players, andres Iniesta and Eidur Gudjohnsen, who did very well in the 4-1 victory over Mallorca last Sunday. About Andrés Iniesta he revealed:
We all know his quality. It is being consol… more » Barca´s Txiki Begiristain: "No plans to sign new Players in January"21st November 2006 FC Barcelona´s technical secretary Txiki Beguiristain confirmed again that Barca has no plans to sign new players during the January transfer period.
Txiki also denied any contact to Swedish international player Johan Elmander and played down any recent… more » Should Barca sign a new striker in January?21st November 2006 FC Barcelona legend and former Barca coach of the "Dream Team" Johan Cruyff claimed in his weekly column of Barcelona based daily newspaper "La Vanguardia" that Barca does not have to sign any new striker during the January transfer window. Johan Cruyff… more » Barca´s Belletti back in training21st November 2006 On Monday morning, Barca defender Juliano Belletti reported back for training. The Brazilian is almost fully fit after picking up a leg injury two weeks ago. Belletti worked out at Camp Nou with barca´s physios and did various running exercises with and… more » Barca coach Rijkaard names squad for Levski Sofia21st November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has named all 18 of the players that had been available against Mallorca last Sunday, to travel to Sofia to face Levski on Wednesday night.
With Eto'o, Belletti, Messi and Saviola injured, there are only 18 first player… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Rijkaard Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: RCD MALLORCA - FC BARCELONA 1:421st November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was delighted with his teams strong mentality and hailed the hard work and efforts the Barca team put in to overcome a hard battling Mallorca on Sunday.
Here are the Post Match Comments of Barca coach Rijkaard:
About… more » FC Barcelona: Only 3 Goals normal - not 4 !21st November 2006 So far this season, FC Barcelona had scored three goals in each of their 7 La Liga victories this season before the match against Real Mallorca. the BArca team broke their excellent record positively by scoring 4 times in the ONO Estadi at Palma. The fac… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk Players Post Match Comments: RCD MALLORCA - FC BARCELONA 1:421st November 2006 With three main attackers out due to injury, FC Barcelona were able to score 4 goals away to Mallorca, the team that conceded the least goals so far this season. The team can be proud of their achievement and can look positively towards the next match on… more » Match Report, La Liga: R.C.D. MALLORCA - FC BARCELONA 1:4 (0:1)20th November 2006 Match Report: Sunday 19/11/2006 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 11
R.C.D. MALLORCA - FC BARCELONA 1:4 (0:1)
ONO Estadi, Palma de Mallorca – Attendance: 21.000
Referee: Rafael Ramirez Dominguez
Goals:
0-1 Gudjohnsen 41´
0-2 Gudjohnsen 58´
1-2 Victor… more » Frank Rijkaard´s Comments prior to Mallorca Match19th November 2006 Barca coach Rijkaard made clear on Saturday´s pre-match press conference that the team and staff is completely focussed on Sunday's match against Real Mallorca. He explained that the Mallorca match is very important and will not be taken easy despite the… more » Match Preview, La Liga: R.C.D. MALLORCA - FC BARCELONA19th November 2006 Match Preview: Sunday 19/11/2006 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 11
R.C.D. MALLORCA - FC BARCELONA
ONO Estadi, Palma de Mallorca – Capacity: 25.000
Referee: Rafael Ramirez Dominguez
Probable Line-Up:
R.C.D. Mallorca (4-3-1-2): Prats - Navarro, Nun… more » Edmilson and Thiago Motta available for Mallorca Match18th November 2006 totally unexpected, Barca coach frank rijkaard received sensational good news: Barca midfielders Jose Edmilson and thiago Motta are available for selection for the match against RCD Mallorca.
Edmilson recovered much quicker from his ankle injury than co… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Edmilson Messi left Hospital after Foot Operation - 12 Weeks Recuperation Process18th November 2006 Barca´s forward Leo Messi has left the hospital at lunch time on Friday after surgery on his metatarsal bone on his left foot. Messi will start his recuperation process, which will last at least for 3 month.
During the first recovery phase of 6 weeks,… more » Ronaldinho presented his new Hip Hop Fashion Line 10R17th November 2006 At the presentation of his new line of clothing, 10R, Ronaldinho said his style of life is reflected in this new creation: "I play football to the rhythm of samba".
Last Thursday Ronaldinho personally presented his new Hip Hop fashion line 10R in the It… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Ronaldinho Marquez receives Spanish Passport - Chance for Barca youngster Giovanni Dos Santos17th November 2006 FC Barcelona Blog already reported about Rafael Marquez receiving Spanish Citizenship which is scheduled now for November, 24. This is great news for Barca because obtaining a Spanish passport frees one Non-EU-Player spot because Marquez becomes a europe… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Marquez Good News for Barca: Iniesta and Xavi most likely return17th November 2006 FC Barcelona received some good news yesterday ahead of the away game in Mallorca: Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta returned to training on Thursday.
Both, Xavi and Iniesta, could be able to play against Real Mallorca this weekend. With Edmilson out du… more » Sylvinho: "Ronnie´s Goal against Zaragoza like on PlayStation!"16th November 2006 FC Barcelona defender Sylvinho believes his Brazilian teammate Ronaldinho is the best in the world. Looking back to the stunning goal Ronaldinho scored with his freekick against Zaragoza, Sylvinho feels that you can usually only score these kind of goals… more » Boca Juniors Youngster Palcio for € 15 mill. to Barca in January?16th November 2006 Rumours around Camp Nou suggest that president Joan Laporta and his technical staff are trying to bring the transfer of Boca star Rodrigo Palacio, originally scheduled for summer 2007, forward to the January transfer window. Due to the long term injuries… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Newcastle United´s Luque: "Barca Interest would be absolute Honour"16th November 2006 Newcastle United forward Albert Luque is keen to renew his strike partnership with Samuel Eto'o. Albert Luque shared a good strike partnership with Samuel Eto'o at RCD Mallorca, from 2000 to 2002 and would be very excited by the prospect to play along hi… more » Motta, Neeskens and Naval - Banned for 1 Match15th November 2006 The Spanish "Comité de Competición de la Federación Española de Fútbol" has rejected FC Barcelona's appeal against the sending off of player thisago Motta, assistant coach Johan Neeskens and Barca delegate Carles Naval in the game against Real Zaragoza l… more » Categories: About FC Barcelona Blog Barca´s Ezquerro: "I want to show, why Barca signed me!"15th November 2006 FC Barcelona forward Santi Ezquerro is determined to show everybody why Barca coach Frank Rijkaard brought him to Camp Nou during the summer 2005. Ezquerro did not feature a lot at Barca, starting only 4 matches last season and playing only 9 minutes as… more » Barca´s Xavi will travel to Mallorca15th November 2006 FC Barcelona have been left with only one midfielder, available for selection: Deco
Not only the long term injuries of Samuel Eto´o, Leo Messi and Saviola give Barca boss Frank Rijkaard a headache but also recent injuries of Andres Iniesta, Edmilson and… more » Josep Guardiola announces Retirement from Football14th November 2006 Former Spain international and FC barcelona idol Josep Guardiola has announced his retirement from football yesterday. The 35-year old midfielder and former member of Bsarca´ss dreamteam in the 90´ won 47 caps for Spain and 6 Primera Liga titles. The hig… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk Medicall Staff Comment on Barca Injuries14th November 2006 Yesterday, FC Barcelona´s medical department commented the recent injuries at Barca. here are their comments in an official press conference:
Leo Messi
Barcelona doctors are satisfied with the Leo Messi´s operation on the broken metatarsel but believe t… more » Larsson open for Barca Talks - No Contact made so far14th November 2006 Former Barca star Henrik Larsson, now playing for Swedish outfit Helsingborg, revealeed that he would be open for talks to join Barcelona on loan until the summer but insists he has not yet been contacted by his former club:
I had some fantastic years… more » FC Barcelona rightful Leader of La Liga: Facts & Stats13th November 2006 After 10 matches have been played in La Primera Liga, FC Barcelona is at the top of La Liga. So far, Barca deserves to be at the top and it looks that the next week will be decisive, when the challengers will meet each other.
FC Barcelona has played oth… more » 6 Barca Player´s on International Duty13th November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will be without 5 star players during the next training sessions due to international call up´s: Ronaldinho (Brazil against Switzerland), Deco (Portugal against Kazakhstan), Lilian Thuram (France against Greece) and Gian… more » football news • international football • international players • national team • national teams • soccer news football news • international football • international players • national team • national teams • soccer news Tags: football news, international football, international players, national team, national teams, soccer news
Appeal! - FC Barcelona wants Motta´s red card overturned13th November 2006 FC Barcelona will appeal to the Competition Committee to overturn the straight red card of Thiago Motta and further the sending off´s of assistant coach Johan Neeskens and Barca delegate Carles Naval during the game against Real Zaragoza on Sunday at Cam… more » Growing Injury List at FC Barcelona13th November 2006 The 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza and the recuperation of top spot in La Liga had been piad with a very high price. Barca youngster Lionel Messi, Brazilian international Edmílson and Argentinian international forward Javier Saviola have been injured dur… more » More Injury worries for Barca: Saviola out for 4-6 Weeks13th November 2006 Barca striker Javier Saviola suffered a torn thigh muscle and has been ruled out for four and six weeks. FC Barcelona´s medical department confirmed:
Saviola suffered a small tear in his left thigh muscle. The injury is in a risky area and it will take… more » Edmilson out for 10 days13th November 2006 José Edmílson picked up a second degree sprain in the match against Real Zaragoza and will be out of action for at least 10 days.
Edmilson was substituted by Thiago Motta, who later in the match received a red card. more » New Striker for Barca in January?13th November 2006 FC Barcelona have been linked with a move for a new striker in January, due to the long term injuries of topstriker Samuel Eto'o and young wizzkid lionel Messi.
Barcelona sport director Txiqui Beguiristain did not give too many clues about the club´s in… more » Messi - 3 Month out with Metatarsal Injury13th November 2006 FC Barcelona wizzkid Lionel Messi will probably sidelined for 3 month after picking up a broken metatarsal in his left foot in sunday´s match against Real Zaragoza.
Barca´s medical staff diagnosed that Messi has broken the fifth metatarsal in his left… more » Match Report, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - REAL ZARAGOZA 3:1 (1:1)13th November 2006 Match Report: Sunday 12/11/2006 21:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 10
FC BARCELONA - REAL ZARAGOZA 3:1 (1:1)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 75.000
Referee: Eduardo Iturraldo González
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Zambrotta, Marquez, Puyol, Sylvinho… more » Corriere dello Sport: Inter bid € 90 mill. plus Striker Adriano12th November 2006 Inter Preparing 90 Million Euros Plus Adriano For Messi According to embryonic reports reflected in Italy’s ‘Corriere dello Sport’ newspaper, Inter president Massimo Moratti is a huge fan of Barca´s Leo Messi and revealed last week that Messi is the bes… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Messi FC Barcelona Coach Rijkaard denies Holland Rumours12th November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijaard denied very quickly any rumours that link the Dutchman to return to become coach of the Netherlands national team soon. The Barca coach responded that he knew nothing about the rumours: Nobody has said anything to me. more » bonds coach • dutch national coach • frank rijkaard • holland national team • netherlands • rijkaard bonds coach • dutch national coach • frank rijkaard • holland national team • netherlands • rijkaard
FC Barcelona and Real Zaragoza top scoring teams in La Liga11th November 2006 The match Barcelona against Zaragoza should produce many goals tonight. The two "goal factories" have produced together 40 goals in 9 matches, 20 goals each team. Barça and Real Zaragoza are the two most effective attacking teams in the Primera Liga. Ron… more » Barca against Zaragoza: 7 Argentinian internationals on pitch11th November 2006 Argentina´s national coach, Alfio Basile, will have a very special interest in Sunday's top match FC Barcelona against Real Zaragoza, due to the fact that no less than 7 international players from Argentina´s national squad could take part in this encou… more » Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - REAL ZARAGOZA11th November 2006 Match Preview: Sunday 12/11/2006 21:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 10
FC BARCELONA - REAL ZARAGOZA
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee: Eduardo Iturraldo González
Probable Line-Up:
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Zambrotta, Marquez, Puyol,… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Former Barca Idol Hans Krankl at Friday Training in La Masia11th November 2006 Former FC Barcelona star Hansi Krankl was a special guest at FC Barcelona´s Friday training session at La Masia. Austrian Krankl, Barca´s Pichichi of the year 1978-79 was on a personal visit in Barcelona and wanted to see his former Club´s first team in… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk FIFA Club World Cup - The only Trophy missing at Camp Nou11th November 2006 The FIFA Club World Cup is the only tournament that Barca has never won. The last time Barca took part was in 1992, when the dream team managed by Johan Cruyff lost in the final to Sao Paulo 2-1. In 1992, only one final was played, known as the Intercont… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FIFA Club World Championship: All Barca Tickets sold11th November 2006 All Barca tickets for the FIFA Club World Championship in Japan have been sold out already. The interest in FC Barcelona in Japan has grown considerably in recent years. This is reflected in the increased amount of media coverage that Barca now receives.… more » Real Zaragoza with 3 former Barca Players at Camp Nou11th November 2006 This Sunday, Real Zaragoza will probably field 3 former Barca players in the Camp Nou: Gerard Pique, Albert Celades and Sergio Garcia.
Former Barca player Sergio Garcia, who played alongside Andres Iniesta at Barca B in the season 2002-03 has found hi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Eto'o in Mallorca - Start of Recuperation Programe11th November 2006 Barca´s injured top striker Samuel Eto'o will spend the next three weeks in Mallorca to start his recuperation programe after his knee surgery.
Eto'o has been accompanied by physiotherapist Emili Ricart who already worked on Xavi´s return from a ligamen… more » Real Sociedad interested in signing FC Barcelona forward Santi Ezquerro11th November 2006 Real Sociedad´s new coach Miguel Angel Lotina is interested to sign FC Barcalona´s left wing forward Santiago Ezquerro during the winter period.
The former Athletic Bilbao forward Ezquerro moved to Camp Nou at the beginning of last season on a free… more » Barca´s Belletti out for 2 Weeks due to Calf Injury11th November 2006 Juliano Belletti has been ruled out for up to two weeks after suffering a calf injury in training on Friday evening at La Masia. belletti will miss this weekends match against Real Zaragoza in Camp Nou and next weeks travel to RCD Mallorca. belletti wil… more » Saviola out of Training - Fit for Zaragoza Match10th November 2006 FC Barcelona striker Javier Saviola twisted his ankle when scoring the 3-0 against CF Baadalona in the Copa Del Rey Match in Camp Nou on Wednesday night. "EL Conejo" Saviola was not able to train yesterday but should be able to join the team training ses… more » Adriano Galliani: Ronaldinho impossible to sign for Milan10th November 2006 The vice-President and General Manager of AC Milan Adriano Galliani has promissed new world class stars to join the Rossoneri but revealed that he is pessimistic about being able to sign Ronaldinho.
After being deducted points due to the scandal and sho… more » Minute of Silence at the Start of the Match for Sergi Lopez and Josep Puyol09th November 2006 A minute of silence was held at the start of the match for Sergi López Segú and Josep Puyol. It was a tragic week for FC Barcelona when Sergi López Segú, brother of two other former Barca players Gerard and Juli, as well as Josep Puyol, father of barca… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Puyol Players Post Match Comments: FC Barcelona - CF Badalona 4:009th November 2006 Following are some of the player´s post match comments:
Youngster Marc Valiente:
Thuram is a great defender and a great veteran. He is one of the best centre backs in the world. He told me to take things calmly, to keep things easy and not get under a… more » Jeonbuk Motors of South Korea - Another possible World Club Championship Opponent09th November 2006 On Wednesday another team participating in the FIFA World Club Championship in Japan has been reveald: Jeonbuk Motors of South Korea won the Asian Champions League by beating Al Karama of Syria by an aggregate score of 3-2. Jeonbuk Motors will meet Mexic… more » fc barcelona • fifa • fifa world club championship • international football • jeonbuk motors • world football fc barcelona • fifa • fifa world club championship • international football • jeonbuk motors • world football Tags: fc barcelona, fifa, fifa world club championship, international football, jeonbuk motors, world football
Categories: FC Barcelona News Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: FC Barcelona - CF Badalona 4:009th November 2006 Obviously Barca coach Frank Rijkaard was delighted with the progress of his team to the next round of the Spanish King´s Cup but he was even more satisfied with the seriousness his players approached the game.
Rijkaard´s comments about the opponent C… more » Ronaldinho´s new fashion line R10 out on Thursday09th November 2006 Ronaldinho´s new "Hip-Hop" fashion line, "10R", will be presented on Thursday 16th of November in Montjuïc, Barcelona. more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Ronaldinho Milan´s Galiani denies Rijkaard Interest09th November 2006 Two Italian newspapers, "Reppublica" and "La Stampa", reported that Milan is not planning with current coach Ancelotti anymore and believe that the Milan manager will be replaced by either Marcello Lippi or Frank Rijkaard.
Reppublica believes that former… more » Match Report, Copa del Rey: FC BARCELONA - CF BADALONA 4:0 (2:0)09th November 2006 Match Report: Wednesday 08/11/2006 22:00 (GMT +2): Copa del Rey, Round Last-32, Second Leg (Barca TV)
FC BARCELONA - CF BADALONA 4:0 (2:0)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 13.000
Referee: Valencian Ayza Gómez
Goals:
1-0 Van Bronckhorst (23´)
2-0 Ezqu… more » Gudjohnsen returned to Training today08th November 2006 FC Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has returned to training with the rest of the squad. The former Chelsea player Gudjohnesen was able to take part as normal during the training session held in the Miniestadi today.
Gudjohnsen has not been choosen to… more » barca injuries • barca training • barcelona injuries • eidur gudjohnsen • fc barcelona injuries • gudjohnsen barca injuries • barca training • barcelona injuries • eidur gudjohnsen • fc barcelona injuries • gudjohnsen
Rijkaard: "I am pleased for Ronnie!"08th November 2006 FC Barcelona manager Frank rijkaard believes that Ronaldinho deserved to be named FIFPro´s Player of the Year and is very pleased for the player to win the prestigious award:
It is an honour that your peers choose you. The way he has played has been ve… more » Rijkaard Press Conference prior to Copa Del Rey Match: FC BARCELONA - CF BADALONA08th November 2006 FC Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard attended the official press conference yesterday ahead of the Copa Del Rey derby against CF Badalona and revealed that he is very happy with the menality. of his squad and justified leaving Carles Puyol out of the Copa… more » Preview, Copa Del Rey: FC BARCELONA - CF BADALONA (2:1, first leg)08th November 2006 Match Preview: Wednesday 08/11/2006 22:00 (GMT +2): Copa del Rey, Round Last-32, Second Leg (Barca TV)
FC BARCELONA - CF BADALONA (2:1, first leg)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee: Valencian Ayza Gómez
Probable Line-Up:
FC Barcelona (4-3-… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Match Preview Barca Captain Carles Puyol thanks for Support in Public Lettter08th November 2006 Barça captain Carles Puyol thanked in a public letter, for the support he received in the last days after his father Josep died in a working accident last Friday.
Here are parts of his letter directed to the public:
In the worst moment of my life,… more » barca captain • barcelona fc barcelona captain • carles puyol • fc barcelona • fc barcelona captain • puyol barca captain • barcelona fc barcelona captain • carles puyol • fc barcelona • fc barcelona captain • puyol
Barca Top Scorer Samuel Eto'o may return earlier08th November 2006 FC Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o is hopeful of returning earlier into action than planned. Cameroon international Eto'o was expected to be sidelined for five months due to his knee ligament injury but it looks that his recuperation is ahead of schedule.
T… more » Copa Del Rey Team Nomination: 7 Stars rested08th November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has called up 12 first team members for the second leg of the Copa del Rey derby against CF BAdalona at Camp Nou tonight (22:00, Barca TV):
Víctor Valdés, Albert Jorquera, Andrés Iniesta, Sylvinho, Giovanni Van Bronckhor… more » French Legend Platini: "Henry made mistake not signing for FC Barcelona07th November 2006 French legend Michael Platini believes strongly that Arsenal´s Thierry Henry made a huge mistake not signing for FC Barcelona this summer.
The candidate for the UEFA presidency and France legend Platini claims that Henry has not won enough titles on Club… more » Categories: Gossip & Talk Barca´s Thuram: "Getting Back to work will help Puyol"07th November 2006 At the official press conference after training yesterday, Barca teammate Lilian Thuram expressed his feelings for Carles Puyol, having experienced a similar tragedy during his time at AS Monaco:
Getting back to work, back into the routine, will help P… more » Barca Captain Carles Puyol back in Monday´s Training Session07th November 2006 FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol returned to training on Monday, just days after the funeral of his father Josep. The Barca captain obviously was the centre of attention and his supportive teammates gave him a warm welcome back.
Puyol worked hard as… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Puyol "Pichichi" Eto'o receives Award on Nov, 1307th November 2006 Barca´s samuel Eto'o has won the "Pichichi" Award for being the top scorer with 26 goals last season. Samuel Eto'o will travel to Madrid to collect the "Pichichi" Award, a prize that is presented to the leading goalscorer of each season by sports newspap… more » Lyon´s Abidal to Barca next season?07th November 2006 Olympique Lyon´s Eric Abidal is set to move abroad next season. The Player's agent Italian Oscar Dammiani has indicated that the full back could be leaving French Champions Lyon for an estimated transfer fee around the € 15 mill. Lyon paid € 8.5 mill. to… more » Barca midfielder Iniesta: "If I was coach, I would always play me!"07th November 2006 FC Barcelona Midfielder Iniesta understands Barca coach Rijkaard´s rotation system and feels that his boss has a difficult task in managing a dressing room full of players that want to play. Andres Iniesta understands that he can’t play every match in a… more » Ronaldinho wins World Best Player award... again!07th November 2006 FC Barcelona and Brazil superstar Ronaldinho Gaucho has been voted FIFPro's player of the 2005-06 season for the second consecutive year. The magician with the Barca shirt No. 10 received most votes from the 43,000 professional football players around th… more » $ 4.5 Mill. for FIFA Club World Champion06th November 2006 The FIFA Club World Championship will start in middle of December in Japan. There is not only the Club World Championship title for Barca at stake but FIFA will reward the Champions additionally with a very interesting money prize:
$ 4.5 mill. for the wi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona not the only club interested in Lucas Neill06th November 2006 The agent of Lucas Neill, Peter Harrison, claimed that FC Barcelona is not the only club in Europe that is following his client.
It has been rumoured for a while that FC Barcelona has got the australian international on their short list and that assista… more » UEFA President Lennart Johansson: "Mourinho acts like a little Boy!"06th November 2006 UEFA president Lennart Johansson believes that Chelsea should receive a harsh punishment and feels that the Chelsea manager Mourinho "acted like a little boy". The UEFA president Johansson expressed his dislikening of Chelsea´s fouling tactics and espec… more » Barca Captain Carles Puyol back in Training06th November 2006 Barca captain Carles Puyol has returned from his home town Pobla de Segur and is expected back in training tonight. The Barca captain stayed with his family over the weekend and attended the funeral of his father, held on Saturday. Unfortunately the Barc… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Puyol Today Funeral of former Barca Player Sergi Lopez06th November 2006 Today, will be the funeral of former Barca player Sergi Lopez. Gerard, brother of Sergi, who plyes his trade currently at AS Monaca, arrived at Barcelona airport yesterday and was transferred straight to Granollers to support his family. Former Blaugrana… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Ronaldinho wins FIFPro "Best Player of the Year" again06th November 2006 Today Ronaldinho will be officially crowned FIFPro Player of the year 2006. Ronaldinho has been elected by 43,000 professional football players around the globe and has won the prestigious award for the second time in a row.
Ronaldinho, currently Barca´s… more » After 895 Days: Saviola back in FC Barcelona´s Starting Eleven05th November 2006 It has taken Argentine international Javier Saviola exactly 895 days (or 2 1/2 years) to appear into FC Barcelona´s first team starting line-up in the Spanish Championship.
Yesterday night, in the La Liga match against Deportivo, Saviola got finally hi… more » No Barca training until Monday 17:3005th November 2006 FC Barcelona team returned home to Barcelona at midday today after spending the night in La Coruña. After the tough battle that resulted in a 1-1 draw against Deportivo, the Barca team can have a well deserved break until Monday, 17:30 to rest and recove… more » Barca Coach Rijkaard´s Post Match comments: Deportivo La Coruna - FC Barcelona 1:1 (0:1)05th November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard believes that the draw in La Coruna is a positive result. Rijkaard praised the attitude of the team and feels that the players responded well and with character on the disappointing midweek draw against Chelsea:
I have… more » Barca Player´s Post Match comments: Deportivo La Coruna - FC Barcelona 1:1 (0:1)05th November 2006 It was an unfortunate draw, considering the dubious penalty given against FC Barcelona just a quarter hour before the end of the match, but the Barca players seem to be upbeat and are looking positively ahead of the next matches.
Here are some of the pl… more » Match Report, La Liga: DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (0:1)05th November 2006 Match Report: Saturday 04/11/2006 22:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 9
DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (0:1)
Estadio Riazor, La Coruna – Capacity: 34.600
Referee: Luis Medina Cantelejo
Goals:
0-1 Ronaldinho, pen. (39')
1-1 Juan Rodriguez (73')… more » FC Barcelona mourning: Josep Puyol died in work accident04th November 2006 Josep Puyol, father of FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol, died in the age of 56 years in work accident yesterday. The Barca captain Puyol received the message after landing at La Coruna airport and immediately returned back home.
56-year old Josep Puyol… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Puyol Barca´s Rijkaard: "My Thoughts are with our Captain and his Family"04th November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard revealed that the very sad news of the fatal accident of Carles Puyol´s father reached the team after they landed in La Coruna. FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol then took the decision to return home and not to play in t… more » 3 Former Barca players at Deportivo: Rodri, Verdu and Cristian04th November 2006 The young and renewed Deportivo employed the services of 3 former Barca players: Sergio Rodriguez "Rodri", Cristian Hidalgo and Joan Verdú.
All players are real Culés having gone through the youth ranks of Barca into the FC Barcelona B team. The forward… more » Match Preview, La Liga: DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA - FC BARCELONA04th November 2006 Match Preview: Saturday 04/11/2006 22:00 (GMT +2): La Liga, Match Day 9
DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA - FC BARCELONA
Estadio Riazor, La Coruna – Capacity: 34.600
Referee: Luis Medina Cantelejo
Deportivo La Coruna (4-2-3-1): Aouate - Barragan, Lopo, Arbeloa, Rodr… more » Barca Captain´s Carles Puyol Father dies in work accident04th November 2006 FC Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol's father died in a work accident yesterday. The defender has been released from the Barca squad that will face Deportivo this evening.
Josep Puyol, 56, had been involved in an accident while maintaining a machine at wor… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Puyol Tevez to Barcelona just speculation03rd November 2006 Carlos Tevez's agent Adrian Ruocco claims that rumours of a possible FC Barcelona offer for the Argentine international is pure speculation.
English tabloid reports suggested that FC Barcelona enquired about unhappy Carlos Tevez as another attacking opti… more » In 3 years Rijkaard never lost against Deportivo at Riazor02nd November 2006 in 3 years at the helm of Barca, boss Frank Rijkaard has never lost against Deportivo in La Coruna in the Riazor stadium.
while Rijkaard has never lost against Deportivo in La Coruna, the Galician side have a 100% reord at home this season. Depor won 12… more » Barca´s Xavi and Gudjohnsen miss Deportivo match02nd November 2006 FC Barcelona will be without midfielder Xavi and forward Gudjohnsen for Saturday's away match against Deportivo La Coruña. Both Barca players have been ruled out with injuries picked up during the Chelsea match. Xavi will be out for 10 days with a calf i… more » Player´s Post Match Comments: FC Barcelona - Chelsea 2:202nd November 2006 FC Barcelona players have launched a scathing attack on Chelsea, especially manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho, who consistently lashes out, before, during and after matches against his former employer FC Barcelona can still not come to term with his former… more » Gudjohnsen back for Deportivo match?01st November 2006 Barca´s medical department have confirmed that Barca forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has injured his left ankle and will receive anti-inflammatory treatment. There was no damage to the ligaments and he might be fit to play against Deportivo La Coruna in the are… more » Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: FC Barcelona - Chelsea FC01st November 2006 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admitted in his post match comments on the official press conference that he was disapponted not to win. Rijkaard was also very surprised about the 6 minutes added time and then only to let 5 minutes play.
Here are some… more » FC Barcelona have CL Qualification in own hands01st November 2006 FC Barcelona still have it in their own hands to qualify for the round of last 16 in the Champions League after last night´s 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Chelsea FC tops the table of Group A on 10 points, followed by Grman outfit Werder Bremen with 7 points… more » barca • barcelona • barcelona champions league • champions league • fc barcelona • fc barcelona champions league barca • barcelona • barcelona champions league • champions league • fc barcelona • fc barcelona champions league
Match Report, Champions League: FC BARCELONA - CHELSEA FC 2:2 (1:0)01st November 2006 Match Report: Tuesday 31/10/2006 20:45 (GMT +2): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 4
FC BARCELONA - CHELSEA FC 2:2 (1:0)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 90.000
Referee: Stefano Farina
Goals:
1-0 Deco (3´)
1-1 Lampard (52´)
2-1 Gudjonsen (58´)
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