SearchArchives for: January 2007Eto'o back in Team Training on Thursday31st January 2007 Samuel Eto'o will be ready to make some exercises with the rest of his teammates in Thursday´s training session. FC Barcelona´s medical departemt analysed Samuel Eto'o´s situation and confirmed that he will be able to join the team session but will no… more » Laudrup gets Barcelona trial31st January 2007 Mads Laudrup, son of former Barca star Michael Laudrup, has been handed a trial at FC Barcelona later this season. Mads Laudrup told SPORT that he is delighted about the chance to join Barca on trial:
Yes, hopefully in the future, I could play for B… more » 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. Messi targets Liverpool for his Return31st January 2007 FC Barcelona have received a major injury boost, with Lionel Messi declaring he would soon return to team training. Messi is looking to return alongside top striker Eto'o against Racing Santander but admitted that he still needs match fitness and pract… more » Barca´s Xavi: "Manchester United is after me!"31st January 2007 FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi claims Manchester United have contacted his agent Ivan Corretja about a possible move to the current EPL leaders. The 27-year-old Barca star is under contract in Barcelona until 2010. Rumours suggest that their could be a swa… more » Barcelona Coach Rijkaard: "Cristiano Ronaldo is a great Player!"31st January 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard revealed his admiration for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo and described the young Portuguese international as a "great player". However, Rijkaard insisted that any talk of FC Barcelona´s willingness to sign… more » Cristiano Ronaldo´s representative claims: "When Real or Barca are interested, the Future is always open!"31st January 2007 Sergio Alves, one of the representatives of Manchester United´s Cristiano Ronaldo, told English biggest tabloid "The Sun" that despite Sir Alex Ferguson´s remarks, that "Ronaldo would not be for sale, at any price's", that a transfer can not be ruled out… more » Match Preview, Copa Del Rey: FC BARCELONA - REAL ZARAGOZA30th January 2007 Match Preview: Wednesday 31/01/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): Copa Del Rey, Quarterfinals, first leg
FC BARCELONA - REAL ZARAGOZA
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee: Rodríguez Santiago
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Zambrotta (Belletti), Oleguer, Puy… more » Marquez called up for Copa match against Real Zaragoza30th January 2007 FC BArcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has announced his 16 man squad for the Copa Del Rey quarterfinal first leg against Real Zaragoza on Wednesday night at Camp Nou. Barca´s Mexican defender Rafael Marquez returned to the squad after missing the Celta match… more » FC Barcelona Video Highlights: FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO 3:1 (1:0)30th January 2007 Match Report: Sunday 28/01/2007 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 20
FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 70.000
Referee: Carlos Delgado Ferreira
Goles:
1-0 Saviola 34´
1-1 Nene 66`
2-1 Ronaldinho 77´ (pen.)
3-1 Giuly 85´
FC Ba… more » Eto'o starts 2nd Phase of Recuperation30th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s top striker Samuel Eto'o has started his second phase of his recuperation with his personal physiotherapist. There is no date set for his return to the squad but the Cameroon international makes fast progress. Eto'o is determined to work… more » Video: Barca Toons29th January 2007 May be for the younger Barca fans, we have a Barca Toons video. Have a look at it! more » FC Barcelona Player´s Post Match Comments. FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO 3:1 (1:0)29th January 2007 The FC Barcelona players were pleased with their performanc in the victory against Celta Vigo on Sunday evening. The player´s were not only delighted for the three points but also that they rediscovered their form and entertained the spectators at Camp n… more » FC Barcelona Striker Saviola: "My first Option is to stay at Barca!"29th January 2007 FC Barcelona striker Javier Saviola has been in superb form in recent weeks and managed to get into the starting line up of Frank Rijkaard´s team. Saviola, whose contract with Barca is expiring in the summer has revealed that he would love to stay at the… more » FC Barcelona coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO 3:1 (1:0)29th January 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard felt that the team has taken a big step forward in the victory over Celta on Sunday evening. The Blaugrana team returned to perform well and the fans appreciated it.
Here are a selection of Frank Rijkaard´s post match… more » FC Barcelona President Laporta´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO 3:1 (1:0)29th January 2007 FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta was delighted about the applause for the team given by the Barca supporters at Camp Nou last night:
I'm very happy because they are working very hard. I would also like to highlight the great affection shown between… more » Match Report, La Liga: FC BARCELONA -CELTA DE VIGO 3:1 (1:0)29th January 2007 Match Report: Sunday 28/01/2007 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 20
FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 70.000
Referee: Carlos Delgado Ferreira
Goles:
1-0 Saviola 34´
1-1 Nene 66`
2-1 Ronaldinho 77´ (pen.)
3-1 Giuly 85´
FC Ba… more » Barca Coach Rijkaard defends Ronaldinho: "Let Ronnie do his work!"28th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s first team coach Frank Rijkaard jumped to the defense of his star player Ronaldinho after he had been critisiced by the madia and some supporters. Rijkaard has all the confidence in his superstar and believes Ronnie is a committed player a… more » Barca Video: Great FC Barcelona Goals & Moments27th January 2007 Here we present a Barca video that show some great moments, movements and goals of FC Barcelona. Somehow, I have the sneaking feeling that we see some great goals and moves in tonight´s match against Celta. therefore I tought, the video is just right to… more » Categories: FC Barcelona Video Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO27th January 2007 Match Preview: Sunday 28/01/2007 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 20
FC BARCELONA - CELTA DE VIGO
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee: Carlos Delgado Ferreira
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Zambrotta (Belletti), Oleguer, Puyol, Gio - Edmils… more » FC Barcelona´s Half Way Summary26th January 2007 FC Barcelona Blog looks at the situation of FC Barcelona half way through the season and summarizes the facts as following:
FC Barcelona are top of La Liga with one point clear of FC Sevilla and Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona are winter champions for the th… more » Ronadinho: "I am capable of playing better"26th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho has been very self-critical in yesterdays official press conference and recognised that he is not playing at his best. ronaldinho believes that the situation will change soon, for both, himself and also for t… more » Video Highlights: REAL BETIS BALOMPIE - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (1:0)26th January 2007 Match Report: Wednesday 24/01/2007 21:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 15
REAL BETIS BALOMPIE - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (1:0) -
Manuel Ruiz De Lopera, Sevilla – Attendance: 50.000
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
Goals:
1-0 Robert 38´
1-1 Marquez 61´
Betis… more » Sylvinho injured - Out for 1 Month!26th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s Brazilian left back Sylvinho faces a month on the sidelines with a calf injury, picked up during Friday´s training session at La Masia.
Sylvinho will probably be out for 4 weeks and might miss next month UEFA Championsleague battle with Pr… more » FC Barcelona present Financial Report for First Half: Financial Resources for a winning Team!26th January 2007 On Thursday, FC Barcelona´s vice-president Ferran Soriano, treasurer Jaume Ferrer, director general of the club Anna Xicoy and finance director Francisco Lopez presented the economic results for the first half of the season 2006/07 to the media.
The con… more » Saviola and Ronaldinho´s new contract offers26th January 2007 During the presentation of the economic results from the first half of the season to the media yesterday, Vice President Ferran Soriano was asked about the contract renewels of Argentine in form striker Javier Saviola and talismanic superstar Ronaldinho.… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Voluntary Training at Barca - But 17 Players turned up26th January 2007 After the draw against Real Betis on Wednesday night, coach Frank Rijkaard and his coaching staff declared the session on Thursday morning to be voluntary but a total amount of 17 first team players turned up: Edmilson, Sylvinho, Belletti, Márquez, Inies… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona Coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comments: REAL BETIS - FC BARCELONA 1:126th January 2007 Like the players, also Barca coach Frank Rijkaard was happy with the second half performance and appreciated the way his players reacted to Betis`sudden lead in the first half.
Here are some of his post match comments:
If we can play 45 minutes in the… more » FC Barcelona Player´s Post Match Comments: REAL BETIS - FC BARCELONA 1:126th January 2007 FC Barcelona players were critical about the first but pleased with their performance in the second half in their away draw to Betis. Following, several comments from Barca Players after the match:
Ronaldinho:
We are having a difficult time. But we a… more » Leo Messi back in Training next Week!26th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s young wizzkid but injury plagued Lionel Messi is set to return to full training for FC Barcelona next week after recovering from a broken fifth metatarsal on November, 12. Messi´s target is to appear already in the La Liga match against Ra… more » Agent claims FC Barcelona interested in young Manchester United Striker Rossi26th January 2007 Giuseppe Rossi´s agent Andrea Pastorello claims that FC Barcelona contacted him to inquire about the young striker, currently playing at Parma on loan from Manchester United.
Rossi scored an amazing goal against Torino last week and according to Pastore… more » FC Barcelona Star Ronaldinho claims: "I stay at Barca!"26th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s superstar Ronaldinho has denied any rumours that he could quit Barca in the summer after being linked to Chelsea FC, AC Milan and even the MLS. The Brazilian magician claims he has no intention of leaving the European Champions. Ronaldinho… more » Match Report, La Liga: REAL BETIS BALOMPIE - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (1:0)25th January 2007 Match Preview: Wednesday 24/01/2007 21:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 15
REAL BETIS BALOMPIE - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (1:0) -
Manuel Ruiz De Lopera, Sevilla – Attendance: 50.000
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
Goals:
1-0 Robert 38´
1-1 Marquez 61´
Betis… more » Match Preview, La Liga: REAL BETIS BALOMPIE - FC BARCELONA24th January 2007 Match Preview: Wednesday 24/01/2007 21:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 15
REAL BETIS BALOMPIE - FC BARCELONA -
Manuel Ruiz De Lopera, Sevilla – Capacity: 52.500
Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
Betis (4-4-2): Doblas - Miguel Angel, Juanito, Arzu, Fe… more » FC Barcelona´s hectic Schedule: 6 matches prior to Liverpool in CL24th January 2007 FC Barcelona have a hectic schedule before meeting Liverpool FC in the first leg of the knockout stage of the Champions league at Camp Nou. Barca have not less than 6 matches before February 21, while their opponents, Liverpool FC, have just 3 matches to… more » Ronaldinho´s Brother: "Dinho open to other Offers!"24th January 2007 Ronaldinho Gaucho, two times "World Player of the Year 2004 and 2005" has helped FC Barcelona to rediscover past glories, with back-to-back Spanish Championship titles and the Champions League trophy last May in Paris against Arsenal. Ronaldinho has been… more » FC Barcelona striker Saviola: "I want to stay here!" - No to Juventus23rd January 2007 FC Barcelona striker Javier Saviola has denied any reports in Spain claiming that he is on a free transfer to Juventus Turin in the summer. Saviola distanced himself clearly from the rumours:
I want to stay here. My first choice is still Barcelona. I'l… more » FC Barcelona Winter Champions - Not Yet !22nd January 2007 FC Barcelona are very close to have won the unofficial title of winter champions for the third time in a row under Barca coach Frank Rijkaard. Very close? Despite being top of the table and with still one game in hand?
Yes! In theory, there is still a ve… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News US Major League Soccer after Ronaldinho22nd January 2007 The US Major League Soccer are prepared for another sensational deal: Ronaldinho!
Just a few days after announcing that Englands former captain David Beckham has signed a 5-year contract with MLS outfit LA Galaxy, for an estimated USD 250 mill. in total… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Real Madrid´s Mijatovic does not know that Barca is La Liga leader!22nd January 2007 Sport director of Real Madrid, Pedja Mijatovic, was very satisfied with the win of the Merengues over RCD Mallorca last night but has obviously forgotten that FC Barcelona is the La Liga leader with one game in hand.
After the match he commented:
The L… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk FC Barcelona President Laporta´s Post Match Comments: FC BARCELONA - NASTIC 3:022nd January 2007 FC Barcelona President commented the match as following:
There is no doubt it was a difficult game. In any case, after the first goal, it was Gimnastic who had to chase the game. In that sense, the tactics of our coach were perfect.
Being winter… more » FC Barcelona Player´s Post Match Comment: FC BARCELONA - NASTIC 3:022nd January 2007 FC Barcelona are top of the league and winter champions after a hard fought win over bottom of the league Catalan minors Gimnastic Tarragona. The Barca players underlined the good hard work and emphasised the efficiency of the team. Here are some selecte… more » Match Report, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - GIMNASTIC TARRAGONA 3:0 (1:0)22nd January 2007 Match Report: Sunday 21/01/2007 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 19
FC BARCELONA - NASTIC 3:0 (1:0)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 75.000
Referee: Antonio Rubinos Perez
Goals:
1-0 Saviola 17´
2-0 Giuly 67´
3-0 Iniesta 81´
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Va… more » Match Preview, La Liga: FC BARCELONA - GIMNASTIC TARRAGONA20th January 2007 Match Preview: Sunday 21/01/2007 19:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 19
FC BARCELONA - NASTIC
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee:
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes - Zambrotta (Belletti), Marquez (Thuram), Puyol, Gio - Edmilson, Iniesta, Xavi -… more » Barca Players dominate in UEFA Dream Team - Best Manager: Rijkaard19th January 2007 European Champions FC Barcelona have dominated the first eleven that UEFA have chosen as the best hybrid team of 2006.
Barcelona Dominate UEFA 2006 ‘Dream Team’
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European Champions League winner FC Barcelona have four players and coach Fr… more » Gossip & Talk: Ronaldinho next at Stamford Bridge?19th January 2007 Yesterday, English tabloid "Daily Mirror" reported in their print version as well as online services, that Chelski owner and Russian oil billionaire, Roman Abramovich, would have a chance to land the player he most craves for Chelsea, due to the fact tha… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk FC Barcelona play Real Zaragoza in Copa Del Rey Quarterfinal19th January 2007 FC BArcelona will face Real Zaragoza as the next opponent in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Today´s draw finally brought last year´s quarterfinal opponents together again to fight their way into the Semi´s. Real Zaragossa had the upper hand last… more » Messi no Intentions to leave Barca for Inter19th January 2007 FC Barcelona wonderboy Lionel Messi revealed that he was honoured by the interest shown and words said by Internazionale boss Massimo Moratti, but insisted he had no intention of leaving FC Barcelona for Inter at the moment. However, he admitted that sho… more » Deco, Iniesta and Thuram - All back at Training19th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s players Lilian Thuram, Andrés Iniesta and Deco have all returned to training on Thursday. Deco, Iniesta and Thuram have all made a complete recovery from their injuries and have been given the nod by Barca´s medical department to be ready… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Eto´o, Deco, Messi, Rijkaard, Iniesta, Oleguer, FC Barcelona Injuries, Thuram, Zambrotta Dani Alves for Juliano Belletti?18th January 2007 During this week reports in the Catalan media suggested that FC Barcelona´s Brazilian defender and European Cup hero Juliano Belletti will leave the Camp Nou to play for AC Milan in the next 4 years. Following Belletti´s possible exit, the newspapers are… more » FC Barcelona Video, Copa Del Rey: Goals of FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO ALAVES 3:2 (2:2)17th January 2007 Match Preview: Tuesday 16/01/2007 21:00 (GMT +1): Copa del Rey, Round Last-16, Second Leg
FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO ALAVES 3:2 (2:2)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 40.000
Referee: Pérez Lima
FC Barcelona Blog presents the following goals of last n… more » Match Report, Copa Del Rey: FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO ALAVES 3:2 (2:2)17th January 2007 Match Preview: Tuesday 16/01/2007 21:00 (GMT +1): Copa del Rey, Round Last-16, Second Leg
FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO ALAVES 3:2 (2:2)
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Attendance: 40.000
Referee: Pérez Lima
Goles:
1-0, Saviola (15')
2-0, Saviola (22')
2-1 Wel… more » Ronaldinho Video Clip: Ronnie Highlights Movie16th January 2007 Due to the fact that many FC Barcelona Blog visitors have asked us to present more videos and movies on our FC abrcelona Blog, we will try to use film material in the future.
Unfortunately the search for these videos is very time consuming and therefor… more » FC Barcelona´s Eto'o: "My worst Moment was to watch the Chelsea draw!"16th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s top striker Samuel Eto'o has revealed that the worst moment during his three months on the sidelines, was Barça´s Championsleague game against Chelsea in Camp Nou:
When I was at the stadium watching a game between two great teams and I… more » FC Barcelona Coach Rijkaard happy to have Eto'o back16th January 2007 FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is delighted to see top striker Samuel Eto'o back and that his presence will be a boost for the Barca team but refused to herald the "Pichichi" as the saviour of the team:
We are all happy that he has returned. It is… more » Barca star Eto'o back in training: "I Am No Saviour!"16th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s Samuel Eto'o returned to training on Monday and exercised for 45 minutes in an individual training session. Nearly 4 month after his cruciate ligament injury in the Champions League match against Werder in Bremen, Eto'o was back on duty bu… more » Preview, Copa Del Rey: FC BARCELONA - DEPORTIVO ALAVES16th January 2007 Match Preview: Tuesday 16/01/2007 21:00 (GMT +1): Copa del Rey, Round Last-16, Second Leg
FC BARCELONA - DEPROTIVO ALAVES
Camp Nou, Barcelona – Capacity: 99.000
Referee:
Probable Line-Up:
Alaves (4-4-2): Ardouin - Uranga, Gaspar, Pablo Casa, Angel… more » Video Highlights: RCD ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:115th January 2007 Match Preview: Sunday 13/01/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 18
RCD ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:1
Lluis Companys (Estadi Olimpic), Barcelona – Attendance: 35.000
Referee: Arturo Daudén Ibánez
1:0 Lluis Garcia (31´)
1:1 Saviola (60´)
2:1 Tamudo… more » Belletti close to join AC Milan15th January 2007 It becomes more and more likely that FC Barcelona will let Brazilian right full back Juliano Belletti move to AC Milan during the January transfer window for an estimated € 5 mill fee. Rumours are mounting and it seems only matter of days when the transf… more » Barca´s Iniesta injured - will miss Alaves, hopeful for Nastic encounter14th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s medical department diagnosed right after the match a first degree sprained ankle on his left foot. The tests on Sunday confirmed the diagnosis and the player will not be available for selection against alaves in the Copa del Rey second le… more » Barca skipper Puyol: "Eto'o is the best striker in the world"14th January 2007 FC Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol is impressed by Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o´s attitude on and off the pitch and personally believes Sammy is the best striker in the world. Samuel Eto'o is expected back in trainin on Monday and Puyol revealed:… more » FC Barcelona Captain Puyol´s Post Match Comment: ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:114th January 2007 FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol´s reaction after the match was self-critical but believes that the team will put things right again.
Here is a selection of his post match comments:
There is no need for alarm bells, but I do agree our recent results… more » FC Barcelona President Laporta´s Post Match Comment: ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:114th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s president Joan Laporta reacted calm after the derby defeat against RCD Espanyol last night and commented right after the match:
People have to look ahead and continue working. We must learn from this defeat and continue to win ponts in t… more » FC Barcelona Coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comment: ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:114th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s coach Frank Rijkaard believes that the derby defeat against RCD Espanyol is not the end of the world but that it the team has to recognise the defeat as a warning for the remainder of the season not to make the same mistakes again and dema… more » Match Report, La Liga: RCD ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:1 (1:0)14th January 2007 Match Report: Sunday 13/01/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 18
RCD ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA 3:1 (1:0)
Lluis Companys (Estadi Olimpic), Barcelona – Attendance: 35.000
Referee: Arturo Daudén Ibánez
Goles:
1-0 Luis Garcia (31´)
1-1 Saviola (60´)
2-… more » Match Preview, La Liga: RCD ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA13th January 2007 Match Preview: Sunday 13/01/2007 22:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 18
RCD ESPANYOL - FC BARCELONA
Lluis Companys (Estadi Olimpic), Barcelona – Capacity: 55.000
Referee: Arturo Daudén Ibánez
Probable Line-Up:
Espanyol (4-4-2): Kameni - Chica, Torrejo… more » Deco and Zambrotta definetely out for Barcelona Derby against Espanyol12th January 2007 FC Barcelona will be definetely without Portugues playmaker Deco and Italian right full back Gianluca Zambrotta. Both Barca players will not appear as a precaution. Deco is suffering with a muscle injury and Zambrotta should not be risked too early after… more » Muscle Problems for Deco, Iniesta bruised Ankle - Zambrotta & Oleguer back12th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s midfield star Deco is doubtful for Saturday´s derby clash against Espanyol at the Olimpic Stadium, Montjuic. Deco pulled a muscle while training with Ronaldinho in a separate session. Barca´s medical staff made scans and Deco is waiting… more » Barca´s Eto'o back in Training on Monday12th January 2007 Barca club doctor, Ramon Cugat, revealed that top striker Samuel Eto'o will start training again next Monday under the supervision of Emile Ricart, who has been with the player since the beginning of his rehabilitation.
After a meeting between FC Barcelo… more » FC Barcelona: This Weeks Transfer Rumours11th January 2007 The January transfer window is open since a week and a big Club like FC Barcelona is always in the headlines of the press when it comes to transfer rumours. Who is leaving and who is coming to the Blaugrana? Have a look what certain papers in and out of… more » Exclusive Barca TV Interview: Eidur Gudjohnsen11th January 2007 Here is the exclusive interview of Barca TV with FC Barcelona´s Icelandic international forward Eidur Gudjohnsen. The summer signing from Chelsea, Gudjohnsen, is looking forward to play in his first La Liga derby match against Barcelona's city rival Espa… more » FC Barcelona Coach Rijkaard´s Post Match Comment: Deportivo Alaves - FC Barcelona 0:211th January 2007 Here is a selection of some of FC BArcelona coach Frank Rijkaard´s post match comments during the official press conference:
Barca Boss Rijkaard:
We were in control of from start to finish. The game was not as tough as I had expected, mainly because… more » FC Barcelona Player´s Post Match Comments: Deportivo Alaves - FC Barcelona 0:211th January 2007 Here are the postmatch comments of FC Barcelona players Javier Saviola, Jose Edmilson, Jorquera and Andres Iniesta:
FC Barcelona striker Javier Saviola:
Personally I am pleased with the two goals. Collectively, which is more important, I am happy b… more » Match Report, Copa del Rey: DEPORTIVO ALAVES - FC BARCELONA 0:211th January 2007 Match Report: Wednesday 10/01/2007 21:30 (GMT +2): Copa del Rey, Round Last-16, First Leg (TV3/Barça TV)
DEPORTIVO ALAVES - FC BARCELONA 0:2 (0:0)
Mendizorroza, Vitoria – Attendance: 8.000
Referee: Fernando Texeira Vitiens
Goals:
0-1 Saviola 57´
0-2 S… more » Preview, Copa Del Rey: DEPROTIVO ALAVES - FC BARCELONA10th January 2007 Match Preview: Wednesday 10/01/2007 21:30 (GMT +2): Copa del Rey, Round Last-16, First Leg (TV3/Barça TV)
DEPORTIVO ALAVES - FC BARCELONA
Mendizorroza, Vitoria – Capacity: 22.000
Referee:
Probable Line-Up:
Alaves (4-4-2): Bonano - Corominas, Pellegr… more » IFFHS: FC Barcelona´s Rijkaard Best Coach of 200609th January 2007 German-based IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics)named FC Barcelona’s coach Frank Rijkaard as the Best coach of the year 2006.
Barca coach Rijkaard was first, followed by Chelsea´s theatralic Jose Mourinho. I just wonde… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Gossip & Talk Match Report, La Liga: FC GETAFE - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (0:0)08th January 2007 Match Preview: Sunday 07/01/2007 17:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 17
FC GETAFE - FC BARCELONA 1:1 (0:0)
Coliseo Alfonso Perez, Getafe – Attendance: 14.000
Referee: Manuel Enrique Mejuto Gonzalez
Goals:
1-0 Guiza 59´
1-1 Xavi 69´
Yellow/Red Card
Alex… more » Match Preview, La Liga: FC GETAFE - FC BARCELONA06th January 2007 Match Preview: Sunday 07/01/2007 17:00 (GMT +1): La Liga, Match Day 17
FC GETAFE - FC BARCELONA
Coliseo Alfonso Perez, Getafe – Capacity: 15.000
Referee:
Probable Line-Up:
Getafe (4-4-2): Abbondanzieri - Cortes, Belenguer, Alexis, Pulido - Mario Cote… more » FC Barcelona establishes 2 new football academies in Cairo, Egypt06th January 2007 FC Barcelona´s official website reported about the establishment of 2 new football schools in Cairo. Following the success of the two football training schools in Mexico and several agreements in Argentina, FC Barcelona has opened a new football school i… more » Ustari denies FC Barcelona transfer06th January 2007 Independiente´s young star goalkeeper Oscar Ustari has denied earlier reports by El Mundo Deportivo this week that he has already agreed to join the Blaugrana this summer. Barcelona daily sportspaper El Mundo Deportivo cleimed earlier this week that the… more » FC Barcelona played most official matches04th January 2007 FC Barcelona has a very busy schedule in January. A possible amount of 8 matches in only 25 days. But despite having a tight match schedule, FC Barcelona is by far the La Liga team that has played the most official matches this season: 28 matches so far!… more » barca • barca match schedule • barcelona • barcelona match schedule • fc barcelona • fc barcelona match schedule barca • barca match schedule • barcelona • barcelona match schedule • fc barcelona • fc barcelona match schedule Tags: barca, barca match schedule, barcelona, barcelona match schedule, fc barcelona, fc barcelona match schedule
Categories: FC Barcelona News 12,000 watch Barca´s open Training Session at Miniestadi04th January 2007 Incredible! FC Barcelona held a first team training in an open doors session at the Miniestadi and was watched by a stunning amount of 12,000 people., going to show that interest in the squad is as high as ever going into the new year.
Many of the faszi… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Villarreal´s Pellegrini wants Saviola04th January 2007 Villarreal´s coach Manuel Pellegrini wants Barcelona striker Javier Saviola to enforce his attacking line during the winter transfer period.
With Turkish International Nihat and Antonio Guayre out for the long term, Pellegrini is looking for a cover an… more » FC Barcelona sign Argentine Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari of Independiente04th January 2007 In today´s issue, Barcelona based daily sports newspaper "El Mundo Deportivo" reported that FC Barcelona have successfully sealed the transfer of young Argentinan international goalkeeper Oscar Ustari from Independiente de Avellaneda in the summer.
Ba… more » New Camp Nou03rd January 2007 This month FC Barcelona is looking closer into the project of the extension and improvement of their stadium Camp Nou and its facilities and surroundings.
In September, the Camp Nou will be 50 years old and by then, the club is hoping for the official ap… more » barca stadium • barcelona camp nou • barcelona stadium • camp nou • fc barcelona stadium • stadium camp nou barca stadium • barcelona camp nou • barcelona stadium • camp nou • fc barcelona stadium • stadium camp nou Tags: barca stadium, barcelona camp nou, barcelona stadium, camp nou, fc barcelona stadium, stadium camp nou
Categories: FC Barcelona News Barca back in Training - Open Door Session tomorrow03rd January 2007 This Wednesday the FC Barcelona first team returned to training a session at 10:30 and later in the afternoon at 17:30.
Tomorrow morning (Thursday) the Frank Rijkaard´s team will train in the Miniestadi, in an open door session open to the public. Club… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Eto'o nominated for African Footballer of the Year 2006 again03rd January 2007 3 times African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o has been nominated again for the award. The African Football Confederation (CAF) has just published its shortlist of candidates for the African Player of the Year and 2003, 2004 and 2005 winner Samuel Eto'o… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Eto´o Winter Transfer Window opened Today - Latest Barca Rumours02nd January 2007 FC Barcelona´s latest transfer rumours.
Today, the new winter transfer window openend and the speculation heats up again, who is coming and who is going. FC Barcelona Blog reports from the newest and not so new transfer rumours that have been reported in… more » Interview with Josep Boada, the oldest Member of FC Barcelona02nd January 2007 86-years-old Culé Josep Boada Uya has become the new member with the number 1 on his membership card, after a recent update of the membership list by FC Barcelona. Josep Boada is the oldest member of the club, an honour which was previously held by Mique… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News FC Barcelona on Track for 2007 Success02nd January 2007 The New Year 2007 has begun and it is time to check out if Barca is on track to repeat the fantastic success achieved in the season 2005-06.
Compared to the start of the season 200-06, the campaign 2006-07 is equally promissing, despite several major in… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News Edmilson and FC Barcelona Foundation open "Semeando Sonhos"-Project02nd January 2007 Barça midfielder Jose Edmilson and the FC Barcelona started the project "Semeandos Sonhos" (Seeding Dreams) in a joint venture to help Brazilian children in Taquaritinga, the home town of Edmilson.
This project in Taquaritinga, 330km from Sao Paulo, w… more » Categories: FC Barcelona News, Edmilson |
