Archives for: December 2006

Bayern Munich in FC Barcelona´s footsteps


29th December 2006
German Champions Bayern Munich are following FC Barcelona´s footsteps concerning the amount of members registered with the club. FC Barcelona Blog already reported yesterday, FC Barcelona will finish the year 2006 with a stunning number of over 152,000 r… more »
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FC Barcelona: 8 Matches in 24 Days!


29th December 2006
FC Abrcelona will be put to a test in January when they have to play 8 matches in total (5 La Liga and 3 Copa Del Rey) in the preriod of January, 7 to January, 31. Barca has to start with 3 away matches (Getafe (Liga), Alaves (Copa del Rey) and Espanyo… more »

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Striker Palacio fits perfectly at FC Barcelona


28th December 2006
Argentinean Coach Angel Cappa, who was Jorge Valdano´s right-hand man at CD Tenerife and Real Madrid believes that Boca Junior´s striker "La Joya" (The Jewel) Rodrigo Palacio would fit perfectly into the current Barca team. Barca´s style of play would su… more »

Inter´s Moratti: "To get Messi, I would do anything!"


28th December 2006
Inter Supremo Massimo Moratti is a huge fan of Barca´s wonderkid Leo Messi. Moratti knows that Messi is untouchable but would consider to do anything, once the argentinian youngster with the magic skills would be on the transfer market. So far, only Rona… more »

FC Barcelona´s Marquez: "This was best year in my career!"


28th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s Mexican defender Rafael Marquez claimed on Televisa Deportes that this year has been the best of his career with Barca so far. Rafa Marquez also praised the Barca team for their performances in 2006, his coach Frank Rijkaard and the escept… more »

Real´s President Calderon admits: Selling Eto'o to Barca was huge Mistake!


28th December 2006
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has admitted that selling top striker Samuel Eto'o to arch rivals FC Barcelona has been a big mistake. leave and sign for arch rivals Barcelona. The Merengues sold Real their stake in the Cameroon international Eto'o… more »
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FC Barcelona finish the Year 2006 with over 152,000 Members


28th December 2006
Once again, FC Barcelona will finish the year 2006 with a new record of registered memberships. By the end of the year 2006 FC barcelona will have more than 152,000 registered members and it seems that the biggest football club in the world is increasing… more »

The Best Goal Ronaldinho ever scored


28th December 2006
Yesterday Ronaldinho and his family opened in a very emotinal ceremony the Institut Ronaldinho Gaucho in Porto Alegre´s southern part Equestrian, where Ronaldinho and his family grew up. The "Institute" is the work of the entire family de Assis, includin… more »

Figo against FC Barcelona in January


28th December 2006
Portuguese newspaper "A Bolá" reported yesterday that Luis Figo is close to sign a new 1 1/2 year contract with Arab Emirates Club Al-Ittihad, worth an estimated € 4.5 mill. The signing of a new contract with Arab club Al-Ittihad could mean, that Luis Fi… more »

Ronaldinho opened Institute Ronaldinho Gaucho - Fundació José Edmílson "Sowing Dreams"


28th December 2006
Ronaldinho accompanied by his family, Barca vice-president Ferran Soriano and director for institutional relations Marta Segú, both representing FC Barcelona, has opened in an emotional ceremony the "Institut Ronaldinho Gaucho" in his hometown Porto Aleg… more »

Barca starts Training on Jan, 3 - Open Training Session for Public on Jan, 4


27th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s first team will be back at training on January, 3. The day after, on Thursday, 4th of January (10:30), the public will be able to enjoy an open training session in the Mini-Estadi. The access will be free for members of FC Barcelona, other… more »

FC Barcelona´s Eto'o targeting return at 15th of January


27th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s top scorer Samuel Eto'o makes excellent progress in his rehabilitation from the knee ligament injury and could be much sooner back in action than was ever expected. The Cameroon international Eto'o is now targeting his return to training… more »

Messi´s New Year Wish: No more Injuries!


25th December 2006
FC Barcelona and Argentine international striker Lionel Messi has got a clear New Year´s 2007 wish: No more injuries! Wizzkid Leo Messi tols Barcelona based sport newspaper SPORT yesterday: I have recovered from one injury and suffered another. No play… more »

FC Barcelona Blog: Merry Christmas and Christmas Present


24th December 2006
FC Barcelona Blog wishes all Culés around the world A Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year 2007! FC Barcelona Blog has got also a little Christmas present for you! Actually, it was sent to us by a young Culé, Marta, 10 years old from Gavá, Barcelo… more »

Barca Star Ronaldinho: 10 Goals in last 6 Matches at Camp Nou


23rd December 2006
FC Barcelona´s "Magician" Ronaldinho, since the absence of Samuel Eto'o, Leo Messi and Javier Saviola, has turned into a real goal machine at home in Camp Nou. Barca´s Brazilian superstar has scored 10 goals in the last 6 league matches played at Camp No… more »

FC Barcelona Player´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - ATLETICO MADRID 1:1


23rd December 2006
generally, the Barca players felt the same way than the fans: Barca was better than Atletico and a spirited team lost two important points. Here are the post match comments from Barca captain Puyol, Deco, andres Iniesta and Thiago Motta: Carles Puyol… more »
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FC Barcelona Schedule for January


23rd December 2006
FC Barcelona Blog presents the January 2007 schedule of Barca matches: La Liga: Barça - Getafe, 6/7th January Copa del Rey:: Alaves-Barça, 10th January La Liga: Español-Barça, 13-14th January Copa del Rey: Barça-Alavés, 17th January La Liga: Barça-Nàsti… more »

More about young Japanese Culé Leo Miyagata


23rd December 2006
young Japanese Culé Leo Miyagata is a very passionate FC Barcelona fan and, despite being only 6 yeards old, also studies Spanish. Leo, who took the hearts of many Barca fans while his pictures went around the world, showing his tears and agony after Bar… more »
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FC Barcelona Transfer Rumours: Boca Junior´s turned down Palacio Offer


23rd December 2006
Boca Juniors President Mauricio Macri has claimed to have turned down the first FC Barcelona offer for 25-year old striker Rodrigo Palacio. Boca President Macri met with FC Barcelona´s technical secretary Txiki Begiristain during his stay in Spain, whi… more »

FC Barcelona´s Defender Lilian Thuram out for at least 5 Weeks


23rd December 2006
FC Barcelona´s French veteran defender Lilian Thuram will be out for at least 5 weeks due to a torn hamstring in his left leg. Thuram planned to go to Guadalupe over Christmas and was planning to recover from his injury there but has changed his mind. T… more »

FC Barcelona is more than just a Club - Japanese Boy invited to Camp Nou!


23rd December 2006
All Barca fans around the world had been very disappointed after the FIFA Club World Cup final defeat against Internacional. The disappointment of the defeat could not have been better expressed than with the image of this little Japanese boy wrapped up… more »

RFEF U17 Coach Santisteban: "Barca Youngster Krkic will be one of the best in Europe!"


22nd December 2006
RFEF U17 Coach Juan Santisteban is full of praise of Barca youngster Bojan Krkic. Santisteban has been 6 times European Champions with the Spanish U16 national team but has taken over now to manage the U17 team. Santisteban is aware of the difficult grou… more »

Match Report, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - ATLETICO MADRID 1:1 (1:0)


22nd December 2006
Match Report: Thursday 21/12/2006 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 16 FC BARCELONA - ATLETICO MADRID 1:1 (1:0) Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 55.000 FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Belletti, Thuram (Giuly 60´), Puyol, Oleguer - Motta, Xavi, Deco… more »
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Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - ATLETICO MADRID


20th December 2006
Match Preview: Thursday 21/12/2006 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 16 FC BARCELONA - ATLETICO MADRID Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000 Referee: Luis Medina Cantalejo Probable Line-Up: FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Belletti, Thuram, Puyol, Ol… more »
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FC Barcelona with Youngsters Olmo and Crosas against Atletico Madrid


20th December 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has called up Barca B players Jésus Olmo and Marc Crosas for the encounter against Atletico Madrid on Thuesday at Camp Nou. Regulars Gianluca Zambrotta, Leo Messi, Samuel Eto'o (all due to injury), Sylvinho (suspended),… more »

Personal Comment: Clown Del Nido!


20th December 2006
I am not sure, what kind of alcohol Sevilla´s president Del Nido was drinking in recent days or what type of drugs he was using, but it looks to me, that I have to clarify a few points, after Del Nido claimed that Barca coack Frank Rijkaard would coach S… more »
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FIFA´s World Best Player in last 15 years always from Spain or Italy


20th December 2006
Since more than 15 years the prize of FIFA´s World Best Player has been awarded to a Spanish La Liga or Italian Serie A player. During the period of the last 16 years, FC Barcelona represented the most FIFA World´s Best Player (5x): Ronaldinho (2004 and… more »

Ronaldinho and Eto'o in Top 5 of FIFA World Player of the Year 2006


20th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s top stars, Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o, finished in the Top 5 of FIFA´s World Player of the Year 2006 competition. Brazilian international Ronaldinho finished 3rd (380 votes) and Cameroonian striker Eto'o 5th (300 votes). Italian world cha… more »

Giovanni Dos Santos at Barca First Team Training - Rest for Ronaldinho - Gio injured


19th December 2006
The main news at the first Barca training after the team returned from Japan has been that FC Barcelona´s Mexican jewel Giovanni Dos Santos officially trained for the first time with the Barca squad at La Masia today. Ronaldinho, with the permission o… more »

FC Barcelona Squad back in Training


18th December 2006
FC Barcelona's squad arrived back at 14:00 at Terminal C of the Barcelona Airport El Prat. Now, they have to start to prepare for the difficult match against Atlético Madrid on Thursday night at Camp Nou. After the defeat against Internacional in the FIF… more »

FC Barcelona Legend Cruyff: "A Barca Victory would have surprised me!


18th December 2006
FC Barcelona legend Johan Cryuff expressed his own personal opinion of the Barca 0-1 defeat at the hands of Internacional in the Club World Cup final on Sunday in Yokohama, Japan. The former star player and coach of the "Dream Team" Cryff explained in hi… more »

Barca playing in the Japanese League soon?


18th December 2006
FC Barcelona Vice President Ferran Soriano, Marketing Chief of the Blaugrana started a discussion, if FC Barcelona should have franchise teams in other countries leagues, for example the J-League, due to overwhelming support in this Asian country. Soria… more »

Sevilla overtook FC Barcelona - Merengues win against Espanyol


18th December 2006
FC Sevilla overtook Barcelona as leaders at the top of La Liga with a 3-1 victory at Recreativo de Huelva, while Real Madrid beat Espanyol at Montjuic 1-0 through a goal of Ruud Van Nistelrooy. With Barca playing the FIFA Club World Cup in Yokohama, Jap… more »

FC Barcelona defender Zambrotta our for 1 month


18th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s defender Gianluca Zambrotta has torn an adductor muscle in his left leg and will be ruled out for about a month. Italian international Zambrotta sustained the injury during the FIFA World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan. The World Cup winner… more »

Barcelon coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - INTERNACIONAL 0:1


17th December 2006
FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was obviously disappointed by losing out to bring home the Cup that so many Barca fans desired. Here are his post match comments on the official press conference: We can only congratulate Internacional because they pla… more »

FC Barcelona´s Deco Best Player of the FIFA Club World Cup


17th December 2006
Although FC Barcelona lost the final gainst Internacional 0-1, two of Barca´s star players were named in the top three of the "man of the match" Award. Deco took the golden ball for being the best player and Ronaldinho took bronze. Second place went to I… more »

Barca Player´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - INTERNACIONAL 0:1


17th December 2006
the FC Barcelona players were obviously disappointed by the result but are hoping to have another crack to win the FIFA Club world Cup next year. The following are comments of some Barca players after the match: Víctor Valdés: It was a shame, that w… more »
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Match Report, FIFA Club World Cup, Final: FC BARCELONA - INTERNACIONAL 0:1


17th December 2006
Match Report: Sunday 17/12/2006 19:20 (Japanese time): FIFA Club World Cup, Final FC BARCELONA - INTERNACIONAL PORTO ALEGRE 0:1 (0:0) Yokohama Stadium, Japan – Attendance 67.000 Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala) Goals: 0-1 Luiz Adriano (82´) FC BAR… more »

Match Preview, FIFA Club World Cup, Final: FC BARCELONA - INTERNACIONAL PORTO ALEGRE


16th December 2006
Match Preview: Sunday 17/12/2006 19:20 (Japanese time): FIFA Club World Cup, Final FC BARCELONA - INTERNACIONAL PORTO ALEGRE Yokohama Stadium, Japan – Capacity: 71.000 Referee: Carlos Batres Probable Line-Up: FC BARCELONA (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta… more »

Barca´s Marquez voted Sportsman of the Year and best Latin American Player in Europe


15th December 2006
FC Barcelona’s Mexican defender Rafael Márquez was voted sportsman of the year 2006 and the best Latin American player in Europe 2006 at the Fox Sports Awards. "Kaiser" Rafael Márquez won both, the Spanish La Liga and the Champions League with FC Barc… more »

Barça President Joan Laporta: "I am happy with the draw - I wanted Liverpool!"


15th December 2006
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta was very happy with the UEFA Champions League draw: I am happy with the draw, Liverpool are a team that I had a preference for in order to face at this stage. Liverpool are powerful opponents who play very physical… more »

America Coach Tena: "Barca is the No.1 in the world!"


15th December 2006
Club America coach Luis Fernando Tena has no doubt that FC Barcelona will lift the FIFA Club World Cup after Sunday´s final match against Brazilian team Internacional porto Alegre. Tena is full of praise for Barca who beat America 4-0 in the semifinal:… more »

Barca Player´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA


15th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s players have been very delighted by the 4-0 victory over Club America in the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup but try to avoid being branded the favourites for Sunday´s final against Internacional Porto Alegre. Rafael Márquez: The m… more »
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Champions League draw: FC BARCELONA vs. LIVERPOOL FC


15th December 2006
FC Barcelona will meet Liverpool in the round of last 16 in the UEFA Champions League. The first leg at Camp Nou will take place on 20th/21st of February and the second leg away at Anfield Road on 7th/8th of March. A total of 16 teams have progressed to… more »

Barcelona Coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments


14th December 2006
FC Barcelona Blog presents you the post match comments of Barca coach Frank Rijkaard after a convincing 4-0 victory over Club America in the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup. But boss Rijkaard was only moderately satisfied but very happy with the res… more »

Match Report FIFA Club World Cup, Semifinal: FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA 4:0 (2:0)


14th December 2006
Match Report: Thursday 14/12/2006 19:20 (Japanese time), FIFA Club World Cup, Semifinal FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA 4:0 (2:0) Yokohama Stadium, Japan – Attendance: 65.000 Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) Goals: 1-0 Gudjohnsen (11´) 2-0 Marquez (30´) 3-… more »

HALFTIME RESULT: FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA 2:0


14th December 2006
HALFTIME RESULT: FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA 2:0 Thursday 14/12/2006 19:20 (Japanese time): FIFA Club World Cup, Semifinal FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA 2:0 Yokohama Stadium, Japan – Capacity: 71.000 Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) Goals: 1-0 Gudjohn… more »

Match Preview, FIFA Club World Cup, Semifinal: FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA


13th December 2006
Match Preview: Thursday 14/12/2006 19:20 (Japanese time): FIFA Club World Cup, Semifinal FC BARCELONA - CLUB AMERICA Yokohama Stadium, Japan – Capacity: 71.000 Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) Probable Line-Up: FC BARCELONA (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta… more »

Frank Rijkaard´s Interview on Barca TV


13th December 2006
Barça coach Frank Rijkaard explained on Barca TV his first views as he continues the preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup. Barca TV: How are you coping with the jet lag? Frank Rijkaard: "We have been here for a day-and-a-half and we need time to… more »

FC Barcelona Coach Frank Rijkaard can make History


13th December 2006
FC Barcelona manager Frank Rijkard would become the first European coach ever to win the FIFA Club World Cup as player and coach. Before now, two Uruguayans, Luis Cubilla and Juan Múgica, have won it in both stages of their career, as player and manager.… more »

Mexican Reporters in Japan interested in Barca Starlet Giovanni Dos Santos


13th December 2006
A group of Mexican journalists were asking the 3 Barca captains Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho and Xavi about Mexican compatriot Giovani Dos Santos during the press conference at the Royal Park Hotel. Puyol responded: He has a good future. Ronaldinho add… more »

The 3 Barca Captains Puyol, Ronaldinho & Xavi want to make History


13th December 2006
All 3 captains of FC Barcelona, Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho and Xavi know what is at stake in Japan and they want to make history and help Barca win the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in the 107 years history. In 1992, FC Barcelona lost their only o… more »
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Txiki Begiristain: No Milito Transfer before Selling Gudjohnsen or Eto'o


13th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s technical secretary txiki Begiristain has denied any claims Barca will sign Real Zaragoza forward Diego Milito. The Zaragoza striker, is partly owned by Italian Serie B team FC Genoa and their president Enrico Preziosi's claimed through va… more »

Javier Saviola´s Interview on Barca TV: "Barca are Favourites!"


11th December 2006
Javier Saviola had his 25th birthday on Monday while in Japan for the FIFA Club World Cup. Saviola was born on December 11, 1981 in Buenos Aires and Saviola: with the age of 25 years, one of his dreams is coming true, an appearance at the FIFA Club World… more »

Barca´s Txiki Begiristain: "We are going to Japan in good Shape!"


11th December 2006
Txiki Begiristain feels that FC Barcelona will have the best preparation possible to go into the FIFA Club World Cup and the team will be in good shape but dismissed the suggestion that FC Barcelona are the favourites to win the Club World Championship:… more »

Barca arrive in Tokyo - Japan


11th December 2006
Just past 12:00 noon, (4:00 a.m CET), FC Barcelona arrived at Tokyo´s Narita Airport. after the 12 hour flight with no incidents, the Barca team headed straight to Yokohama, the city where the World Clubs Cup matches of FC Barcelona will be held. Japan… more »

Saviola and Edmilson believe Barca come Home with new Trophy


11th December 2006
FC Barcelona forward Javier Saviola believes his club is the favorite to win the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Argentine international Saviola told Barca´s official website that he believes his team can win the FIFA Club World Championship: Because of… more »

Match Report, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - REAL SOCIEDAD 1:0 (0:0)


10th December 2006
Match Report: Saturday 09/12/2006 20:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 14 FC BARCELONA - REAL SOCIEDAD 1:0 (0:0) Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 70.000 Referee: Javier Turienzo Álvarez Goals: 1-0 Ronaldinho (61´) Sending Off: Sylvinho (85´), two yel… more »

Personal Comment: "Ronnie, what will be your next surprise?"


09th December 2006
FC Barcelona Blog is wondering, what trick Ronaldinho Gaucho, will invent tonight in the match against Real Sociedad. After some fantastic free kick goals in the last weeks, especially the one against Werder Bremen on Tuesday and a reverse bicycle kick a… more »

AC Milan´s Kaká: "Nobody wants to play Barça in the Champions League!"


09th December 2006
AC Milan´s Brazilian star midfielder Kaká admitted yesterday on UEFA´s official website that no club in Europe wants to face Barça in the Champions League: Nobody wants to see face FC Barcelona. They have a magnificent team and seem that they have bee… more »
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Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - REAL SOCIEDAD


09th December 2006
Match Preview: Saturday 09/12/2006 20:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 14 FC BARCELONA - REAL SOCIEDAD Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000 Referee: Javier Turienzo Álvarez Probable Line-Up: FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Belletti, Thuram (Puyol), O… more »

FC Barcelona´s official Trip Schedule for FIFA World Club Championship - Japan


08th December 2006
Full details of Barcas trip to Japan between 10th and 18th December for the FIFA World Club Championship have now been released on Barca´s official website. The details of the schedule are as follows and inlocal times: Sunday, 10th December 2006 16.00… more »

Barca fans: Yes to Liverpool and Bayern Munich - No to Lyon


08th December 2006
A survey in Barcelona based daily football newspaper SPORT shows exactly where the preferences of FC Barcelona fans lie, which team to meet or to avoid in the next Champions League round. Olympique Lyon, Arsenal and Manchester United are the ‘unholy tr… more »

Milan Coach Ancelotti: "Eto'o is World's strongest Forward !"


08th December 2006
AC Milan´s coach Carlo Ancelotti is a firm admirer of Cameroon star striker Samuel Eto'o and believes that the Barca hitman would be a real success at the San Siro. Ancelotti revealed: Eto'o is the world's strongest forward due to the fact that he has al… more »
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Gudjohnsen hails Ronaldinho: "One Day, Ronnie will make the Ball talk!"


07th December 2006
Summer signing icelandic international Eidur Gudjohnsen can only find praising words for his Brazilian teammate Ronaldinho. Gudjohnsen believes Ronaldinho is not only the best player in the world but also does magical things with the ball. He also commen… more »

Gudjohnsen enjoys Life at FC Barcelona


07th December 2006
Icelandic international Eidur Gudjohnsen expressed his delight about Life at FC Barcelona. The "Iceman" Gudjohnsen scored already 5 goals in La Liga and also scored a vital goal in last Tuesday´s Champions League match against Werder Bremen. He told barc… more »

Liverpools Alonso hopes to avoid FC Barcelona in next CL round


07th December 2006
Spanish international midfielder Xabi Alonso is hoping for his team Liverpool FC to avoid title holders FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Last 16 encounter. Liverpool won Group C and could be one of the opponents of FC Barcelona in the next roun… more »
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Barca´s Giuly does not fear Liverpool or Bayern Munich


07th December 2006
FC Barcelona´s French winger Ludovic Giuly does not fear German Champions Bayern Munich or Liverpool FC as opponnents in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Giuly, who was outstanding and the rest of his Barca team cruised easily through the must-… more »
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Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: FC Barcelona - Werder Bremen 2:0


06th December 2006
FC Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard was delighted with the team´s attitude and work rate after beating Werder Bremen 2-0 last night that saw Barca progressing to the Champions League knock out stages. Frank Rijkaard: I am very satisfied because we mad… more »

Player´s Post Match Comments: FC Barcelona - Werder Bremen 2:0


06th December 2006
Here are some of the Barca player´s comments made after the great victory over werder Bremen last night: Ludovic Giuly: We needed to win the game to enjoy this moment, for the squad, for everybody. We have proven that we are going to be staying around… more »

Match Report, Champions League: FC BARCELONA - SV WERDER BREMEN 2:0 (2:0)


06th December 2006
Match Report: Tuesday 05/12/2006 20:45 (GMT +1): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 6 FC BARCELONA - SV WERDER BREMEN 2:0 (2:0) Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 96.000 Referee: Massimo Busacca (SUI) Goals: 1-0 Ronaldinho 12´ 2-0 Gudjohnsen 18´ FC… more »

Former Barca player Van Bommel: "Bremen have no Chance!"


05th December 2006
Former Barca midfielder Mark van Bommel believes Werder Bremen have no chance at all against mighty FC Barcelona, especially in an important clash as this. The dutchman must know what he is talking about, having played for Barca and knowing the German Bu… more »

Match Preview, Champions League: FC BARCELONA - SV WERDER BREMEN


05th December 2006
Match Preview: Tuesday 05/12/2006 20:45 (GMT +1): Champions League, Group A, Match Day 6 FC BARCELONA - SV WERDER BREMEN Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000 Referee: Massimo Busacca (SUI) Probable Line-Up: FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdés - Zambrotta,… more »

FC Barcelona Blog back on, just in time for the Champions League "Final"!


04th December 2006
Dear FC Barcelona Blog Visitor, I am very sorry for all the loyal visitors for the lag of postings on the blog in the last 10 days! I was cut off from any internet connection! Apologies! But now, I am back! Just in time for the important CL-match again… more »
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