We found this picture of Deco´s new image in Barcelona based football paper "SPORT":

FC Barcelona midfield star Deco’s new look was the surprise of yesterday´s training session. Deco appeared at la Masia training ground with a completely shaven head. Bold headed Deco received a joyful and a warm applause from his Barca team mates on the pitch.


What do you think of the new Deco?!

FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard welcomed back Eto’o, Thuram and Deco on Thursday morning at the Miniestadi after all three players had missed training all week. Both, Ronaldinho and Motta trained individually. Ronaldinho is getting over his fever and trained in the gym. Thiago Motta is following an individual recovery programe from the injury he picked up in training on April, 5.


The training match was won 1-0 by the yellow team (Valdés, Oleguer, Belletti, Márquez, Gio, Edmilson, Deco, Ezquerro, Gudjohnsen, Saviola) against the blue team (Jorquera, Zambrotta, Thuram, Puyol, Sylvinho, Iniesta, Xavi, Eto’o, Messi and Giuly).


Goal: Saviola

Deco was back in action after being given permission to miss training on Tuesday. The Portuguese international Deco first trained with the rest of the group but later continued his individual training. Ronaldinho, who has been out all week is still suffering slightly from fever and had a light trainiong session in the Gym. Samuel Eto’o, Lilian Thuram and Thiago Motta continued their recuperation from injuries.

Yesterday, 5,000 Barca fans of all ages attended FC Barcelona´s open training held at the Miniestadi. The players were greeted the players with a standing ovation at the beginning of the session.
The queuing for tickets already started 1 hour prior to the training session and among the fans were people of all ages and backgrounds, including whole families with young children, teenagers, senior citizens and foreigners of many nationalities.


Inside the Mini-Stadium, the occasional Mexican "La Ola" was to be seen, the children sang the Barca anthem and a lot of applause applause for the players.


The visitor of the Miniestadi were particularly delightened and entertained by the training matches and celebrated each move and goal with tremendous enthusiasm.


The matches were played 6 x 6 on a small pitch.


The session ended with the Barça anthem sung from the stands while the players and fans joined in applause for the great atmosphere generated.



A great day, especially for the little ones!