Archives for December 2014

Barcelona to recall Sevilla duo as FIFA ban sinks in?

Barcelona look set to recall Sevilla duo as the FIFA ban sinks in. Gerard Deulofeu and Denis Suarez, who are both at the Andalusian outfit, look set to be recalled as the club has failed in its attempt to get the 2 window transfer ban overturned, meaning the club can only start signing again in January 2016. More here

Barça transfer ban upheld by Court of Arbitration for Sport

FC Barcelona’s transfer ban by FIFA has upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport – CAS. This bitter blow for the Catalan giants means that they will not be able to sign any new talent until January 2016. The club has also been slapped with a fine of €375,000. More on the transfer ban by FIFA

Lots to look forward to in 2015 says Luis Enrique

Barça boss Luis Enrique was a happy man after the Córdoba thrashing and in a post match press conference spoke about the coming year and admitted that there will be lots to look forward to. The coach also had time to praise the efforts of Pedro and Montoya’s performances, too. More on this story

Former Barcelona legend Deco names his world XI

Former Barcelona legend Deco has named his world XI and just one Premier League player has made the cut. Deco named Chelsea hitman diego Costa alongside the likes of CR7 and Messi to complete his world beating World XI team. More on Deco’s World XI

Barcelona’s Pedro plays down talk of links with Arsenal

Barcelona’s Pedro Rodríguez has played down talk of links with North London outfit Arsenal. Pedro is a highly rated winger who has scored 3 goals and made 2 assist so far this season but with stiff competition from the squad, Pedro has fallen down the pecking order. More on Pedro

Andrés Iniesta says that Barça must believe again

Barça midfielder Andrés Iniesta says that the club must believe in themselves again. Iniesta was speaking to Barça TV and spoke after Barcelona’s 5 nil thrashing of Córdoba, which leaves the Catalan giants just a point behind leaders Real Madrid. More on Iniesta

Luis Suárez delighted with first League goal for Catalans

FC Barcelona strike Luis Suárez is delighted with his first League goal for the Catalans. Although he is elated, Suárez insisted that the win for the team was much more important than his first goal for the team that gambled on him after his World Cup faux pas. More on this story here

Bojan Krkic’s dad tears the Catalans off a strip

Bojan Krkic’s dad has torn the Catalan giants off a strip in an interview in the Mail on Sunday.Bojan Krkic senior recounted how his son was never really “welcomed” at the Nou Camp and how he got Guardiola out of trouble by scoring in the important matches, only to be sidelined later. More on Bojan Krkic senior