Archives for: August 2007

Chelsea FC Official Speaks Out On Ronaldinho


31st August 2007
Chelsea's CEO, Peter Kenyon offers a first reaction from Stamford Bridge on latest Ronaldinho rumours. The news of FC Barcelona's dynamo, Ronaldinho moving to Chlesea FC has been dominant in the media over the past few days. Comments and reactions from… more »

FC Barcelona Transfer News: Motta For Madrid ?


31st August 2007
Thiago Motta finalises move to join Atletico Madrid. Motta has been top on the list of potential transfers since the season ended, and has been more on the news for his famed appeal to be issued a free agent status than for anything else. Motta, who is… more »

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After Antonio Puerta, Another Death Occurs On The Pitch


31st August 2007
Hapoel Beersheba player Chaswe Nsofwa died after collapsing during a training match against Maccabi Beersheba at the team's Vasermil Stadium on Wednesday. Just days after FC Sevilla player, Antonio Puerta died on the field of play in the La Liga openin… more »

Champions League: Neeskens Analyses Each Team


30th August 2007
Johan Neeskens speaks on the teams he and Coach Frank Rijkaard will be facing in the 2007/08 Uefa Champions League. More reactions have come in from FC Barcelona officials concerning the champions League draws which have just been made. The latest react… more »

Txiki: Our Group Is A Difficult one.


30th August 2007
Txiki Begiristain declares a tough task is ahead of the Blaugrana in the Champions League. After emerging in a fierce group alongside Olympique Lyon of France, Germany's VfB Stuttgart and Scottish club Rangers, FC Barcelona's sporting director, Txiki Be… more »

Injury: Samuel Eto'o Out For Two Months


30th August 2007
2 months of no action for Cameroonian star Eto'o. Samuel Eto’o who suffered a partial tear of the tendon in the rear of his right thigh during last night’s game, will be out of action for as much as 8weeks ( 2 months) even as club doctors are trying to… more »

Champions League: FC Barcelona Against Lyon, Stuttgart And Rangers


30th August 2007
Barcelona have been placed in Group E alongside Stuutgart and Rangers. Draws for the 2007/08 Champions League weere made and Barca will have to fend off opposition from France's Lyon, Germany's Stuttgart and Scotland's Rangers. A totla of 32 teams were… more »

FC Barcelona's Giovanni Dos Santos Becomes EU Player


30th August 2007
Giovanni Dos Santos frees up another non-EU spot at Barcelona. After signing at the Civil Registry near Barcelona, Giovanni Dos Santos received Spanish citizenship, which will enable the young starlet hold dual nationality for both Mexico and Spain. Wit… more »
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Chelsea's John Terry Pictures Ronaldinho


30th August 2007
Chelsea FC captain John Terry is down for Ronaldinho. The hunt for FC Barcelona's Ronaldinho is still on. If not anything, it has taken a higher dimension. Not only has Chelsea's billionaire owner given his public backing for the Barca dynamo, Chelsea's… more »

Thierry Henry: Barca's Focus Is On Both Inter And Athletic


29th August 2007
Thierry Henry speaks on Inter Milan and looks ahead to the La Liga clash on Sunday. After his shot hit the post against Racing Santander, Thierry Henry will be keenly watched against Inter Milan this evening in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The French p… more »
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New September Date For Sevilla - AEK Athens Match


29th August 2007
Postponed Champions League match now fixed for September 3rd. A new date has been set for the Champions league clash between Sevilla and AEK Athens, which was postponed as a result of the unfortunate death of FC Sevilla player, Antonio Puerta. The new d… more »

Barcelona Officials For Church Service And Gamper Donation


29th August 2007
FC Barcelona offcials in Church service attendance for Puerta, and benefits for heart charity. Barcelona confirmed today that their president, Joan Laporta, sport director, Txiki Begiristain and captain, Carles Puyol, will tomorrow go to the church serv… more »

Two Goals From Bojan Sends Spain To Quarter Finals


29th August 2007
Bojan Krkic has sealed the fate of Korea by hitting a brace in the world cup knock out stage. The Ulsan Complex Stadium in Korea was painted bright on Wednesday by the talented Bojan Krkic after the FC Barcelona struck twice to sink Korea and send his c… more »

Bojan Krkic Speaks On The Santander Draw


29th August 2007
The shocking draw has sent echoes to Asia where the press have fished out Bojan Krkic for comments. The youthful FC Barcelona senior team newcomer was stopped by the press before the knock out game against Korea during the on-going U-17 world cup in the… more »

Ronaldinho To Chelsea FC: Roman War Rages On


29th August 2007
An intelligent press release is the next level of the Get Ronaldinho war. The English media has been dragged into the tactics aimed at luring FC Barcelona's midfielder, Ronaldinho to England to play for English Premiership Champions, Chelsea. In a relea… more »

FC Barcelona: Thierry Henry Breaks His Silence


29th August 2007
Thierry Henry is bracing up for the season's tough challenges after Barcelona's surprise opposition from day one against Santander. French star Thierry Henry, who has been unheard in the press room since the Barca draw against Racing Santander, has fina… more »

La Liga Tragedy: Sevilla's Puerta Is Dead


29th August 2007
The end of a brave star. Antonio Puerta dies of cardiac arrest. After the cardiac arrest which led to Antonio collapsing twice against Getafe, once in the field and the other in the dressing room, the 22 year-old Sevilla defender finally gave up the gho… more »

Cruyff Is Angry With FC Barcelona's Performance


28th August 2007
Dutch legend sees bleak future for the Blaugrana if attitude is not changed. Johan Cruyff is one man who is very unhappy with the outcome of La Liga Day 1 for FC Barcelona. The Barca legend, who is often blunt and direct in his approach, clearly scribbl… more »

Zambrotta : Beginning is Always Hard


28th August 2007
Italian ace, Zambrotta is not stirred by the goalless draw against Santander. What else does the World Cup winner think about the weekend amtch and FC barcelona's chances this season? Find out more: Zambrotta: Beginning is always hard. more »

FC Barcelona's Ronaldinho Makes Way


28th August 2007
Ronaldinho's Spanish citizenship approval reduces number of FC Barcelona's foreign players and makes way for more. After signing at the civil registry in Gava near Barcelona, as Ronaldinho de Asis Moreira, the FC Barcelona midfielder fulfilled all requi… more »

Barcelona's Iniesta Believes Pre-Season Fatigue Will Wear Off


28th August 2007
Iniesta sees brighter days ahead for FC Barcelona. In his own reaction to the weekend match against Racing Santander, Andres Iniesta was positive about subsequent results from Barcelona. The Spanish International doesn't believe coach Frank Rijkaard lac… more »

Video Highlights, La Liga: Racing Santander - FC Barcelona 0-0 ( 0-0 )


27th August 2007
See how it all went against Racing Santander and make your own judgement. Video Highlights: Sunday 26/08/2007 19:00 (GMT +1), La Liga, Match Day 1 RACING SANTANDER - FC BARCELONA 0-0 (0-0) Estadio El Sardinero, Santander Capacity : 22,251 Referee: Ca… more »

FC Barcelona vs Chelsea's Roman Abramovich


27th August 2007
Barcelona officials move against Roman Abramovich transfer enquiry and talks. FC Barcelona's sports director, Txiki Bergiristain has reacted to reports linking Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich with a private meeting with Ronaldinho's agent an… more »

Ronaldinho To Chelsea: Roman Abramovich Moves In


27th August 2007
From Russia with Love? Abramovich offers blank cheque for Ronaldinho. Reports linking Chelsea's Russiian billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich to a personal involvment in getting Ronaldinho to Stamford Bridge has surfaced. It comes following meetings repo… more »

FC Barcelona's Players Post-Match Comments


27th August 2007
Players of the Blaugrana, well aware of the unexpected result against Santander, have spoken in view of reactions. Xavi Hernández It’s the beginning of the season. They closed down at the back. Things have just begun. The attitude was good. The team… more »

Death Narrowly Avoided On La Liga Opening Day


27th August 2007
La Liga opening day tragedy averted as Sevilla player remains in critical condition. Sevilla player Antonio Puerta remains in critical condition after the medical report issued by the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville on Sunday stated that: Antonio… more »
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Barca Fans React To Santander Draw


27th August 2007
Anger seems to be the most audible reaction from Barca fans. Many views were sampled about the match against Racing Santander. They mostly echoed along similar lines. Fans have reacted to the draw game, with majority blaming coaching tactics for the dra… more »

Coach Frank Rijkaard's Post-Match Comments


27th August 2007
Santander's game was compact and resulted in a no-goal-show for Barcelona. Coach Frank Rijkaard speaks after the match. Coach Frank Rijkaard has spoken in his post-match comments after the rather unexpected result against Racing Santander, which ended i… more »

Match Report, La Liga: Racing Santander - FC Barcelona 0 - 0 ( 0- 0 )


26th August 2007
Goalless draw opens the new La Liga season for FC Barcelona. Match Report: Sunday 26/08/2007 19:00 (GMT +1), La Liga, Match Day 1 RACING SANTANDER - FC BARCELONA 0-0 (0-0) Estadio El Sardinero, Santander Capacity : 22,251 Referee: Cautions: Yellow Ca… more »

Coach Frank Rijkaard's Pre-Match Comments


26th August 2007
Read what Coach Frank Rijkaard of FC Barcelona thinks before the La Liga opener later today. The Dutchman is confident of victory and is leaving no stone unturned in achieveing that. Read his interview and pre-match comments through the link below: Coa… more »

FC Barcelona's Gudjohnsen In Turkey Talk ?


26th August 2007
Barcelona's Icelandic star searches for a place this season. As the transfer window closes, Eidur Gudjohnsen, who is one of the three remaining players yet to be transfered out of FC Barcelona, is being linked with a move to Turkish giants, Galatasaray… more »

La Liga: FC Sevilla Go Top Of The Table


26th August 2007
Sevilla relied on numerical advantage to over-power nine-man Getafe in a near upset. After going up in the 2nd minute against hosts, Sevilla, Getafe had to be reduced to nine men courtsey of two red cards shown to their players before Sevilla could equa… more »
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English Premiership: Ex-Barca, Fabregas Wins It


26th August 2007
Belletti makes first appearance as former Barca youth star, Cesc Fabregas was the star of the show in Arsenal's win. Just as former FC Barcelona's prodigy, Fabregas, shot his team Arsenal FC into pole position to contest for the English Premiership top… more »

La Liga: Real Madrid Escape Atletico


25th August 2007
FC Barcelona's main rivals Real Madrid rely on 80th minute goal to secure victory. After going down 1-0 at the Bernabeu in the very first minute of the La Liga opening match, Real Madrid recovered from a shocking strike by Atletico Madrid's Aguero to ra… more »

Spain Top World Cup Group


25th August 2007
Spain hold Argentina 1-1 to top Group C of U-17 World Cup. Spain, having qualified for the world cup knockout stage even before the match with Argentina, paraded most of their reserve players, choosing to spice up the reserve team with some first team… more »

2007/08 La Liga Team By Team Preview


25th August 2007
What are the teams in the Spanish Primera capable of and who will be the star attraction that all eyes will be curiously observing in each team? Read preview and team assessment on the Spanish League teams as well as players who will attract the most at… more »
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Chelsea And Ronaldinho: Juliano Belletti Got It Wrong


25th August 2007
Ronaldinho declares Belletti's absence is saddening. Juliano Belletti says everyone is happy that his transfer went very well, after the Brazilan right-back left FC Barcelona for Chelsea FC in a surprise move, and a big move as well which caught everyon… more »

Toure: This Sunday Gives us A Chance To Demonstrate


25th August 2007
Toure Yaya is ready to fly high with FC Barcelona. Barcelona signed Toure Yaya over the summer and though previously not so known in the limelight, Toure has within a short spate of time in the Asian tour by Barca, displayed his immense skills and poten… more »

La Liga Opener: Ronaldinho Warns Racing Santander


25th August 2007
After getting back into top form, Barca's engine room Ronaldinho is ready to commence destruction duty. FC Barcelona's Brazilian marvel, Ronaldinho, who put up a great performance against Algeria midweek to lift Brazil 2-0 over their oponents, is ready… more »

Lyon Coach Reveals Planned Gudjohnsen Swoop


25th August 2007
Coach Alain Perrin speaks on aftermath of planned Gudjohnsen swoop. Eidur Gudjohnsen was secretly being targeted by French club, Olympique Lyon, while the news was in the mills about Guddy going to Newcastle United, West Ham or Celtic of Scotland. Howev… more »

FC Barcelona Set To Reject Newcastle United


24th August 2007
Last gasp transfer bid for Portuguese star will not come to pass. FC Barcelona are set to reject a New castle bid for midfielder Deco when the Magpies make on elast bid for the Portuguese star before the season ends or in the January transfer window per… more »

Robert Pires Vouches For Thierry Henry In Spain


24th August 2007
French and former Arsenal FC teammate of Thierry Henry has no fears about the Barca star shinning. Former Arsenal inspirational player, Robert Pires is looking forward to commencing the new football season by starting for a Spanish clubside, after his a… more »

Johan Cruyff: Real Madrid Are Insecure


24th August 2007
Cruyff tells on Real Madrid, exposing them ahead of the weekend season starter while commenting on the player structure in FC Barcelona. Former Barca top marksman, Johan Cruyff has spoken on FC Barcelona's arch rivals, Real Madrid and their level of rea… more »

Two Years Without A Tilte Is Not Normal For FC Barcelona


24th August 2007
Thuram is now revived and focused on the challenges ahead of the tough new season. While engaging himself in extra training, Lilian Thuram is one man who is confident that the players in Barcelona, despite being full of stars, will strike the right acco… more »
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Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry Score For Brazil And France


23rd August 2007
FC Barcelona's stars shine in International friendlies. Ronaldinho deliverd an inpirational performance against Algeria to mark his return to the Brazilian national team after taking a break from the Copa America championship. The Barca dynamo scored on… more »

Exclusive Interview: Frank Rijkaard Delivers Many Answers


23rd August 2007
Rijkaard has a lot of work on his stable this season and is prepared to shoulder every responsibility. FC Barcelona's Coach Frank Rijkaard was extensively interviewed on various issues surronding Barca, and the Dutchman delivered appropriate answers acc… more »

Saviola: Barca Fans Will Not Boo Me


23rd August 2007
Saviola speaks from Madrid about his former club, FC Barcelona and the colourful Barca fans. Javier Saviola has left FC Barcelona, but the many references are still made to his days at Barca and the conditions under which he left Camp Nou whenever he is… more »

FC Barcelona's Belleti Off To Chelsea FC


23rd August 2007
Juliano Belleti employed to seal up Chelsea defence. FC Barcelona's Juliano Belleti is reportedly heading for The English Premiership to resume his Samba style play with English giants, Chelsea FC. An 8 million Euro deal has been agreed upon by Chelsea… more »

Bojan Takes Spain To Second Round Of World Cup


22nd August 2007
Bojan Krkic delivered last minute play to inspire winning goal for Spain. The U-17 world Cup in Korea has witnessed an early entrant in the next phase. Spain, winning its seecond match after a 2-1 victory over Syria, secured the maximum six points from… more »

FC Barcelona's Prince Albert Eager To Ascend The Throne


22nd August 2007
Barca's Second choice keeper Albert Jorquera is no longer willing to sit on the fence. Valdes is up for stiffer competition this season. The competition in FC Barcelona this season has also extended to the goal post, as the new signing of young Oeir Ola… more »

FC Barcelona Opener: Santander Defender Has Messi Nightmare


22nd August 2007
Temperatures rise ahead of La Liga opener. El Sardinero will be alive this weekend as the mighty Barcelona come for a visit to gain a good start in the Spanish League title by beating hosts, Racing Santander. This is very possible to achieve. One man wh… more »

FC Barcelona's Frank Rijkaard Aims For Cruyff's Record


22nd August 2007
Other than record wins in the Champions League and La Liga, Rijkaard has other records within grasp. Rijkaard has outlasted all the other coaches who have ever coached FC Barcelona, except for one man, the legendary Johan Cruyff. Find out how close Fran… more »

FC Barcelona's Oleguer: Sevilla Is A Team To Look Out For


21st August 2007
Barca's defender Oleguer speaks on foes ahead of the La Liga opening day. Oleguer, who played the most number of minutes in FC Barcelona's pre-seasom matches, spoke on the opponents and rivals who have vowed to stop the Blaugrana from lifting all trophi… more »
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Giovanni's Spanish Passport Being Awaited


21st August 2007
Giovanni Dos Santos to wait a little longer for EU citizenship. FC Barcelona's new sensation, Giovanni Dos Santos will wait till on the 28th of August this year to be granted his EU citizenship evidence in form of a Spanish passport, which will enable t… more »

New Brazilian Wonder Kid Tells FIFA: I Dream Of Barcelona


21st August 2007
Alex is the talk of the U-17 World championship. The Brazilian soccer wizard prefers to talk about Barcelona. After inspiring Brazil to a 7-0 demolision of New Zealand in the World Cup for the U-17 category, Alex, who was also key to Brazil's second vic… more »

Watch U-17 World Cup Video Of Bojan And Spain Against Honduras


20th August 2007
Spain's brilliant startlets in brilliant form at the world cup opener in Korea for the U-17 category. FC Barcelona's Bojan Krkic showcases typical Barca football at the world cup. See all the goals and other moves, as well as good saves by the Honduran… more »

Inter Milan Step Up Deco Chase With 12 Million Euros


20th August 2007
The fight for Deco continues both in and out of Camp Nou. FC Barcelona's Portuguese star, Deco has been made a top priority by Serie A defending Champions, Inter Milan. The Milan club president Massimo Moratti has reportedly asked Inter's coach Roberto… more »

Manchester United Use Barcelona To Dodge Liverpool FC Over Heinze


20th August 2007
Manchester United battle to either keep Heinze or to ferry the Argentine star to Spain. Manchester United has been working hard behind the scenes to prevent a potential move to arch rivals Liverpool by their star Argentine defender, Gabriel Heinze. The… more »

FC Barcelona's Motta Still In AC Milan Books


20th August 2007
ex-Barca b man eager to beat the August 31 transfer deadline. Thiago Motta still has chances of joining Italian club, AC Milan after the Rossoneri renewed interest in the Italian-Brazilian player. Motta, who has been unable to secure a free transfer fro… more »

FC Barcelona - Inter Milan: It's A Joan Gamper Party !


20th August 2007
Barca gives Joan Gamper tournament more life and excitement with more programmes line-up. The 42nd edition of the Trofeo Joan Gamper tournament will be different in many regards. There will be more fun, more entertainment, more activities and of course,… more »

Samuel Eto'o Leads Mass Exodus At FC Barcelona


20th August 2007
Eto'o heads out for Asia with a host of Barca stars in tow. FC Barcelona's Cameroonian star, Samuel Eto'o has been informed that his presence in the Cameroonian team is too precious to do without. With this development, Samu will now have to bow to his… more »

FC Barcelona's Ronaldinho Speaks On Competition Among Barca Strikers


19th August 2007
Competition and team playing time is down-played by Ronaldinho. FC Barcelona super star, Ronaldinho Gaucho has given his own opinion about the competition ahead of the long season in Barca's attack for starting places and also for regular playing time… more »

Thierry Henry Speaks Of Barca On 30th Birthday Celebration.


19th August 2007
Barcelona's biggest summer signing celebrates birthday ahead of possible celebration of Champions' League victory. FC Barcelona's star Thierry Henry celeberated his 30th birthday with smiles, with humour and of course with football talk. After throwing… more »

U-17 World Cup: Bojan Brace Sinks Honduras


19th August 2007
FC Barcelona's starlet lives up to expectation in U-17 world cup. Spain got off to a flying start with a second minute inspirational goal from pointman, Bojan Krkic in the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Korea. Bojan added another goal to seal victory fo… more »

FC Barcelona's Sylvinho: I See A Strong Desire


19th August 2007
While cautioning against over-confidence, Brazil's Sylvinho has high hopes for FC Barcelona. Barca defender, Sylvinho is positive that things will be very different for FC Barcelona this season. The Brazilian player also points out that Barcelona will n… more »
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Eto'o Offers Solution To Superstars Playing Together


18th August 2007
The best can be derived from healthy competition, as Samuel Eto'o believes. As competition for shirts and starting places hots up in FC Barcelona, striker Samuel Eto'o has offered what he thinks is the solution to nay puzzle surrounding who plays and fo… more »
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FC Barcelona's Eto'o To Resist National Team


18th August 2007
Cameroon's August 22 Japan Friendly not attractive to Barca star, Samuel Eto'o. Samuel Eto'o is resisting anything that will take the goal master away from Camp Nou and out of the active training schedule in FC Barcelona. This also includes national tea… more »
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Maxi Lopez: I Am Leaving A Great Club.


18th August 2007
Maxi Lopez, the first of four players to leave Barca this summer, speaks of his exit. After winning two league titles and the Champions League trophy with FC Barcelona, Maxi Lopez is leaving the Catalan giants for Russia where the player will hope to tr… more »

Pre-Season Tour: Oleguer Tops 'Em All


18th August 2007
Statistics reveal most used player and more. After data compilation, Oleguer turns out to be the player with the most number of playing time in FC Barcelona's pre-season tour of China, Japan and Hongkong. Oleguer chalked 520 minutes of playing time to e… more »

FIFA To Show U-17 World Cup Live On Webcast


17th August 2007
Now you too can watch the U-17 world cup from the comfort of your convenience. Every move made by Bojan Krkic and the rest of his team mates in Korea will be shown live on FIFA's official website in a pioneer live webcast of the junior world cup startin… more »

Eric Abidal: We Do Not Have To Worry


17th August 2007
New Barcelona signing Abidal speaks out. Eric Abidal is one man who is happy with the way things have gone so far in Barcelona since his arrival, and the French star defender reveals this in a brief talk, reflecting a confident mind-set and assurance of… more »

Dutch Star Philip Cocu Warns About Barcelona


17th August 2007
Cocu makes his views known on the new Barcelona squad. As the Dutch star continues his career in Asia with Al-Jazeera of United Arab Emirates, ex-Barcelona star, Philip Cocu visited his former team players in Munich when the Blaugrana clashed with their… more »

West ham Official Throws In The Spanner In Gudjohnsen Talks


17th August 2007
West Ham is being awaited to take the final step in the Gudjohnsen transfer talks. An official from West ham is raising concerns about Barca star, Eidur Gudjohnsen's injury and arguing the Icelandic star might not be ready to move to England just yet, u… more »

FC Barcelona's Maxi Off To Russia With Love


17th August 2007
Lopez onward to Moscow as talks reach highpoint. After the assurance from FC Barcelona's president Joan Laporta that player transfer out of Barca will be given due attention, one player on the transfer list, Maxi Lopez, is reportedly Europe-bound as the… more »

FC Barcelona's President Speaks On Deco, Dos santos And Transfers


16th August 2007
Following growing concerns of certain activities in Camp Nou or the lack of it, Laporta steps up to offer explanations. FC Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta has spoken on various issues affecting the Blaugrana, top of which are the out-going transfer… more »

FC Barcelona's Players Post-Match Comments


16th August 2007
Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez made comments after the cracker in Munich. FC Barcelona played German star club, Bayern Munich in Germany, defeating the hosts in their backyard. The match winner, Lionel Messi spoke after the game was over, emphasising t… more »

Video Highlights, Franz Beckenbaur Cup: Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona 0-1 ( 0-0 )


16th August 2007
Watch Messi's spectacular goal against Bayern Munich. Video Highlights: Wednesday 15/08/2007 (18:00,GMT+1)Franz Beckenbaur Cup Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona 0-1 ( 0-0 ) Allianz Arena, Munich Capacity : 66,000 Referee: Felix Brych Goal : 0-1 Messi (84')… more »

Match Report, Franz Beckenbaur Cup: Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona 0-1 ( 0-0 )


15th August 2007
Lionel Messi returns to Barca in style by nicking the winner in Germany. Match Report: Wednesday 15/08/2007 (18:00,GMT+1)Franz Beckenbaur Cup Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona 0-1 ( 0-0 ) Allianz Arena, Munich Capacity : 66,000 Referee: Felix Brych Goal : 0… more »

Barcelona Name Squad To Face Bayern Munich


15th August 2007
20 man squad to face German giants in Munich. FC Barcelona have named the squad to face Bayern Munich in Germany. The squad includes returning players Lionel Messi, Gabriel Milito and Rafa Marquez, while the transfer listed players like Ezquerro, Motta… more »
15th August 2007
Ex-Madrid manager gives it to Barca. Technically gifted Del Bosque has asserted the superior technical depth of FC Barcelona think-thank, saying the management made the right decisions with the four new players the Blaugrana acquired this season, along… more »

Activities In Honour of Late Nicolau Casaus Continue


15th August 2007
Late vice-president of Barcelona to be honoured further during Joan Gamper tournament. FC Barceloan, which lost its vice-president Nicolau Casaus, has lined up activities to honour the late legend and veteran of Camp Nou. The match with Inter Milan on A… more »

FC Barcelona's Deco Explains The Controversy


15th August 2007
Deco Anderson makes issues clear. Barcelona star, Deco has responded to various news about his potential exit, his stay in Camp Nou, the trip he made to Brazil and what has been going on about his future after speaking with FC Barcelona on arrival. The… more »

Ex-Barca Star, Giuly Rated As The Best


15th August 2007
Giuly hailed as quality player above all others. Fabio Capello has praised ex-Barca player Ludovic Giuly as the best signing for the season in Italian soccer. Capello also praised Roma for making a successful bid in acquiring the former Blaugrana playma… more »

The Hammers Set To Fall On FC Barcelona's Gudjohnsen


14th August 2007
Gudjohnsen may not remain at Barca if things go as planned. West Ham's Icelandic chairman Eggert Magnusson wants to snap up Barca Icelandic star, Eidur Gudjohnsen in a deal that Barcelona are hoping will bring in around 10 Million Euros into Camp Nou. G… more »

Deco Returns To Camp Nou


14th August 2007
Portuguese star returns after spending quality time with his family. FC Barcelona's star, Deco has returned from Sao Paulo where he left for after flying out of China via England to be with his newly born Baby, David. Deco flew into Spain to resume trai… more »

FC Barcelona's Toure: There's Great Understanding


14th August 2007
Yaya set to become a successful balance act in Barca. Toure Yaya was the most unknown of the four new signings made by Barca this summer, but the 24-year old has become the toast of the fans, players and officials at Camp Nou. Toure's stabilizing play h… more »

Berlusconi Claims Breakthrough In Ronaldinho Talk


13th August 2007
Even though quite unlikely to be true, AC Milan boss, Silvio Berlusconi says there is hope for landing FC Barcelona's Brazilian star, Ronaldinho. The Rosseneri have been hot on the heels of Ronnie even before the season ended, and made the famous ambush… more »

Edmilson Thinks of AC Milan


13th August 2007
Barcelona's lanky player, Edmilson thinks back at missed AC Milan move. Edmilson may have been wearing the red and black stripes of the Rossoneri by now if things had continued the way they were going has his injury not scuttled his planned move. This w… more »

Motta Cannot Leave As A Free Agent


13th August 2007
The hammer falls on Thiago Motta's appeal even as AC Milan close in. AC Milan, still very keen on having a player from FC Barcelona this summer, is hot on the heels of Thiago Motta, who has been dominant in the transfer market of late. Milan are reporte… more »

FC Barcelona Official Speaks On Gudjohnsen's Future


13th August 2007
Barca forward Gudjohnsen's future continues to dangle to and fro. FC Barcelona's official, Txiki Begiristain has commented on the transfer stalemate concerning Barca's Icelandic striker, Eidur Gudjohnsen, who is not gauranted a place in the Blaugrana li… more »

Video Highlights, Pre-Season Friendly: Mission Hills XI - FC Barcelona 0-4 ( 0-3 )


12th August 2007
Watch FC Barcelona's attack come alive with four goals against Mission Hills XI in Hong Kong. Video Highlights: Saturday 11/08/2007 (08:30,GMT+1)Pre-Season Friendly Mission Hill XI - FC Barcelona 0-4 ( 0-3 ) Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong Capacity : 40,00… more »

FC Barcelona's Asian Tour: Giovanni, Xavi And Eto'o Emerge Tops


12th August 2007
Minutes played and goals scored performance sheet for the Asian tour. The Asian tour was very rewarding in both financial and image marketing terms, with Barca successfully driving home the message that FC Barcelona is more than just a club. In the area… more »

Marquez Believes There Will Be Room For Everybody


11th August 2007
Competition is also present in the Blaugrana's equally star-studded defence. As competition in the FC Barcelona forward line grows, the heat is also being felt at the back line of the Blaugrana, where stars like Carles Puyol, Gabriel Milito, Zambrotta,… more »

FC Barcelona's Gudjohnsen Is Battle Ready


11th August 2007
Eidur Gudjohnsen braces up for battle royale in FC Barcelona's attack. After seemingly playing prodigal for a brief moment, Barca striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has towed the line of his father, Arnor Gudjohnsen, in demanding a place in FC Barcelona through a… more »

English Premiership Clubs Line Up For Ezquerro


11th August 2007
The future is still undecided for Santi Ezquerro, who has been impressive in FC Barcelona's pre-season matches. Everton, Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Atletico Bilbao and Osasuna have all been linked with interest to acquire FC Barcelona player, Sa… more »