Archives for September 2014

Luis Enrique admits Barça had problems against Apoel

FC Barcelona manager Luis Enrique admits the Catalans had problems against Apoel Nicosia on Wednesday night. The manager made no less than 9 changes to the team that beat Athletic Bilbao at the weekend and he stressed that his team must do much better. More on this…..

Real dispatches giant killers, now it’s Barça’s turn

Real Madrid dispatched giant killers Basel last night, now it’s FC Barcelona’s turn to do the same against Cypriot outfit Apoel Nicosia. Real Madrid won 5-1 and threw down the gauntlet to any team that get to face them in their defense of the Champions League trophy. More on this story

Liverpool are keeping tabs on unsettled Barcelona winger Pedro

Liverpool are keeping tabs on unsettled Barcelona winger Pedro Rodríguez suggest reports coming out of Spain. The 27 year-old winger is unhappy with his current role as a luxury backup at Barcelona under new coach Luis Enrique. More on Pedro Rodríguez

Fàbregas is proving to be an awesome signing by Chelsea

Cesc Fàbregas is proving to be one of the best signings this year in the Premier League. With 6 assists in as many games, it’s a record that could only be reached by the former Barcelona and Arsenal man. He’s linking up well with Diego Costa, who’s also on fire. Costa scored a hat-trick in Chelsea’s win over Swansea at the weekend. Read on…

Leo Messi is Barcelona’s comic book hero says boss

Leo Messi is Barcelona’s comic book hero says boss Luis Enrique. The coach likened Messi to Manga cartoon Captain Tsubasa and said that the Argentine can do things his cartoon opposite cannot do. More on Luis Enrique’s words to the press

Alen Halilovic loves the life at FC Barcelona

Alen Halilovic is loving life at FC Barcelona at the moment. We haven’t heard much about the 18 year old Croatian since his arrival at the Nou Camp but he spoke to Zagreb newspaper Jutarnji List and said he was very happy at the Catalan club. Read what else Alen Halilovic had to say

Brazilian Alves is a target for both Man Utd and Liverpool

Brazilian defender Dani Alves is said to be on both Manchester United and Liverpool’s crosshairs for the winter transfer window. Alves’ contract will expire next July and FC Barcelona will try to squeeze some juice out him rather than let him go on a free. More about Alves

Arsenal keen on signing Barcelona’s Sergi Samper?

Reports coming out of Spain today suggest that Arsene Wenger has his sights firmly set on signing Sergi Samper. The Gunners boss is even willing to pay the midfielder’s €12 million buyout clause. Who is 19 year old Sergi Samper?