Xavi Hernandez is set to save himself and not play against Celta Vigo on Saturday in Barca’s La Liga game. The Barcelona midfielder played the full 90 minutes of the World Cup qualifier against France, in which Spain won by a goal to nil, suffered some discomfort in his hamstring – a problem that has been dragging on for some time.
We couldn’t have asked anything else of Roura says Sergio Busquets
March 26, 2013 by
Sergio Busquets has said that the team couldn’t have asked anything more of Jordi Roura. The defender was talking to Canal Movistar in an interview ahead of the France vs Spain qualifier tonight in Sant Denis and just before Tito Vilanova arrived back in Barcelona after spending two months away from the team receiving treatment in New York.
David Beckham knocks Leo Messi off top earners list
March 19, 2013 by
David Beckham has knocked Lionel Messi off the top perch as highest paid footballer in the world. According to France Football magazine, Beckham earned a staggering 36 million euros last year which seals the top spot for the Englishman. However, only 9% of Beckham’s succulent income accounts for playing football. Becks’ unsurpassed longevity and being a brand name have helped him amass a fortune.
Victor Valdes hit with 4 match ban after outburst
March 6, 2013 by
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been hit with a four match ban that will keep him out of the league clashes against Deportivo, Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo and Mallorca. The ruling which was dished out by the Spanish Federation’s Comité de Competición will be appealed by the Catalan club. The incident happened after Saturday’s clasico when an enraged Valdés confronted referee Pérez Lasa.
Clasico preview: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey
February 26, 2013 by
Hours before the game gets underway, we review some stats about Barcelona and Real Madrid and what the Catalan team has to do to beat Jose Mourinho’s men at the Nou Camp tonight for their second leg crunch game of La Copa del Rey. Barca has to focus tonight and be prepared for anything the “whites” have to throw at them. A solid Barca defence tonight is an absolute must if they want to continue going forward in the tournament.
Barca need to focus ahead of the Clasico
February 25, 2013 by
Barcelona need to get their house in order for tomorrow night’s Clasico match against Real Madrid. They need to put behind them the dismal performance at the San Siro and Saturday’s lack lustre match against Seville. The shaky defence will have to get real or face a flurry of Madrid onslaughts. Real Madrid will open up and go for a win and Barca will have to capitalise on this if they are to make it through to the next round. [Read More]
Barca receives the least amount of cards for fouls committed
February 2, 2013 by
Last Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi final clash at the Santiago Bernabéu saw Real Madrid receive three yellow cards for a total of 19 fouls committed. On the other hand, Barcelona was shown the same amount of cards for just five fouls committed. Barcelona averages a card for every 6.15 fouls committed to Real Madrid’s 5.27. Espanyol is the worst with a card for every 3.86 fouls committed.
Victor Valdes not to renew his contract with Barca
January 17, 2013 by
The representatives of Barcelona’s Victor Valdes have told the club at a meeting this afternoon that the goalkeeper will not renew his contract with FC Barcelona. Valdes’ contract runs out on 30th June 2014 and will not be renewing. Valdes has already said this month that he would like a change of scenery and would like to try other cultures and football before he finally retires from football.
