Archives for October 2011

Leo Messi scores hat trick to silence critics

Leo Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona FC marched on and all over Mallorca to seal the top spot temporarily ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Real Sociedad and La Liga leaders Levante’s game against Osasuna today. It was a one sided match from a well formed Barca side that saw goals from Dani Alves […]

Fabregas forced to defend himself in racist slur

Ex Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has been forced to defend himself against claims that he racially abused Seville striker Freddie Kanoute. The Ex-Gunners star was accused of insulting the ex West Ham and Tottenham star in an nasty incident that saw Freddie Kanoute sent off during last Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Barcelona. Fabregas promptly denied […]

Xavi Decides Granada Match

Barcelona FC had to work to beat La Liga minnows Granada at Los Carmenes, with a single goal thanks to Xavi. Xavi put his team in front with a 25-yard free-kick strike but apart from that Barcelona were no mean threat to Granada and Roberto’s goal. Pedro had to be taken off injured, with a […]

Tough Game Against Seville Ends In Draw

Barcelona FC met last night with Seville in an outstanding game. They were doing everything possible to win, but was blocked by an inspired Javi Varas, Seville’s goalkeeper who saved a last minute penalty from Leo Messi. The visit from in-form side Seville to the Camp Nou was a great test for the Catalans. The […]

Andrés Iniesta At New Masia Opening

Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta, who was once a student at the old Masia, was at the opening of the new facilities for footballing youngsters and said: “it’s a world recognised centre and I’m thrilled to be here for the opening”. Iniesta is one of many players who have moved up to the Barca A team […]

Barcelona 2-0 Plzen

Current Champions League winners Barcelona FC claimed a 2-0 victory over Czech minnows Viktoria Plzen in their Champions League match last night at the Nou Camp. Goals from Andrés Iniesta and David Villa kept Barca’s unbeaten record in the group alive and this means that they are level on points with AC Milan who claimed […]

3 More Goals From The League Leaders

A brace of goals from Leo Messi and one from Xavi gave Barcelona FC a win over Racing at the Camp Nou. With Iniesta back in the team and on form, this win assured that Barcelona stay top of the league table with Real Madrid just one point behind after beating Betis 4-1 with a […]

Barcelona FC draw against L’Hospitalet in Copa del Rey

Local side L’Hospitalet have drawn catalan giants Barcelona FC in the first round of la Copa del Rey. The local derby is being billed as a David and Goliath match.