A word of ecouragement and inspiration from Fabulous Fabregas to Rampaging Ronnie.


Ex-Barca talent, Cesc Fabregas has sent a word across the channel for talented Barca player, Ronaldinho Gaucho, who is injured and recovering from both his injury and a slight run in with the media, who seem bent on modeling the youthful Brazilian’s career to suit the aims of Chelsea boss, Roman Abramovich. Speaking on Ronaldinho’s travails, Fabregas said:

Ronaldinho is a great player by every standard. He helped bring a spectacular change to Barcelona, but sometimes players pass through difficulty. What is important is that Ronaldinho plays, continues to score goals and he will be back to being the best in the world. I am certain he will achieve this very soon, judging by his awesome talent.

Fabregas is engineering a new revolution in Arsenal FC and wants to return to Catalonia next summer with the English Premiership title and the Premiership Best Player Award, as these two prizes were demanded by all his relatives and fans in Barcelona.

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 from Barca, is keen on a move this summer and getting more apprehensive as the August 31 transfer deadline approaches. West ham United and Tottenham are also being mentioned in connection with Thiago. The former Barca B player is worth some Euros, and could be let go for 4 million Euros even though his skills and talents mean he's worth more than that. However, Thiago has to move and this is just what he's in the process of doing.

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, until the injury heals. This comes amid rising interests from The Hammers for the Barcelona forward. Curbishley spoke about Gudjohnsen, saying:

Eidur Gudjohnsen is injured and has not recovered yet. He's battling to get fit, so there is nothing in it at the moment. He's still a Barcelona player. But the transfer window is still open, and we are still active. We're still short in one or two areas.

Talks however have not ended as a deal can still be reached. West ham also made a bid for another injured and talentd player from Derby, Giles Barnes, though this bid was outrighly rejected by the English side, Derby, who still have plans for youthful Barnes. The Derby player however is not in the star class of Barca's Eidur Gudjohnsen. A final decision on the Eidur move is expected from The Hammers soon.

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 Portuguese star, who has been associated with potential moves to Italy or to England, is weighing the circumstances surrounding his presence in Barca this season, while making clarifications about recent interviews he granted that seemed to suggest a move to England was in the process this season:

I merely expressed myself. I thought that Mourinho was a good coach, like Rijkaard and other coaches I have played under, but it was not an indication that I was going there. I have always talked to Barça and, from their side, they have repeatedly said that they do not want to sell me and that count on me. That’s final.

Speaking on his form and weather the absence from Camp would affect him, with suggestions he might have over-stayed in Brazil, Deco did not agree, saying:

I was training while in Brazil. I followed a training plan in Brazil and have managed to train hard to keep in shape. There will always be criticism, and if I hadn’t gone they’d have criticised me for not being a good father.

On the chances of the four players namely Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Lionel messi and Samuel Eto’o all playing together, Deco replied:

This is possible beause they are all great players. But it is the coach who decides.

Asked about his chances of playing regularly for the Blaugrana, Deco replies candidly:

There are a lot of players, but there are also a lot of games and the most important thing is to be ready to help when needed. It will be more difficult but it is the boss who has to find the best team. I will hope to earn a place with good football.

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 playmaker, saying:

Roma have had a great summer in the transfer market, very intelligent and well thought out. Giuly and Juan are superb signings for any big club. It will be champions like them that can make the difference. Everyone will have to wait to see Pato come of age, but now the best signing of the summer has been Giuly because of the quality he has and for the price Roma paid.

Capello has been making expert comments of late as a pundit in Italy for the new season.