Archives for October 2013

“Criticism has made me stronger,” says Barca’s Alexis Sánchez

Alexis Sánchez was speaking at a press conference ahead of the AC Milan vs FC Barcelona clash tonight at the San Siro stadium.

The player noted how criticism has made him stronger and also pointed out how Barcelona have to start the game strongly.

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Barca draw at Osasuna opens up league

Barcelona allowed their first two points to slip away in a goalless draw in Pamplona. The Catalans monopolized the ball at all times but the Reds, with order and effort, never looked like losing. Messi’s entry in the final minutes of the clash was not enough for the Catalans, who failed to take advantage of the accumulated fatigue from the local side. Martino’s men lacked ideas to create danger in the closing stages of the match. Match report

Busquets: “We’ve suffered against Osasuna in recent years”

FC Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets said in a press conference yesterday that “Barca have suffered in recent seasons in Pamplona”. He added that Barcelona were away at a very tough opponent and that they were only thinking about Osasuna. “If we don’t win, the league will be blown wide open,” he added.More about Busquets’ press conference

Martino rests Neymar, Alexis and Alves

Neymar, Alves and Alexis were rested by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino after coming back from international duty at the weekend. They are due to get back in training today at 18:00. Meanwhile, Messi, Mascherano and Puyol have been training with the main squad this week and could make the squad for the weekend providing they are given the all-clear by Barca’s medics.More on this story

Dortmund to open door to Hummels in 2014

It was all a rumour earlier on this year but was put to sleep during the summer transfer window. It has now been woken up like a sleeping lion and Mats Hummels, the Borussia Dortmund central defender has appeared on Barcelona’s crosshairs again. More on Mats Hummels and Barca

Messi is a genius says Neymar Junior

FC Barcelona’s Brazilian astro Neymar gave an interview to Titan, one of China’s leading sports newspapers and called his striking partner Leo Messi a “genius”.

Neymar repeated that “it is an honour for me to play by his side. Hopefully I’ll be able to help him on the field, because off it, he’s also very good person,” said the Brazilian. More about Neymar and Messi

Manchester United eyeing Alexis Sanchez

Premier League giants Manchester United have their sights set on Barca’s Alexis Sánchez according to the British press. The Manchester giants have not had the best of starts this season and are currently in 9th position behind leaders Arsenal FC, Liverpool and Mourinho’s Chelsea. However, Barcelona will not be thinking of letting Sánchez go as he is being counted on by Gerardo Martino.More about Alexis

Neymar shows off talent with goal for Brazil

Barcelona’s Neymar scored one of the two goals to beat South Korea in a friendly match in Seoul on Friday. West London club Chelsea’s Oscar got the second in a game that had no clear leader in the first half. The second half changed when the dynamic duo got more chances but ran out of time to improve on the final 2 nil scoreline. More on Neymar and Oscar