Barca first team players Gerard Piqué, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Pedro Rodriguez have been left out of the squad to face Cordoba in the second leg of their Copa del Rey clash at the Nou Camp. Sergi Roberto from the reserves is included in the squad along with Brazilian Adriano and winger Isaac Cuenca.
Adriano, Cesc and Song could make Sunday’s derby against Espanyol
January 4, 2013 by
Great news for Tito Vilanova and all Barca fans is that Adriano, Song and Cesc have been given the all-clear by the medical staff and could play in the Barca vs Espanyol derby crunch at the Nou Camp on Sunday. Other good news is that Tito has now taken two training sessions and is feeling better everyday. Kick-offis scheduled for 19:00 hours Spain time or GMT +1.
Deco: “Guardiola has not invented anything new”
December 31, 2012 by
According to ex Blaugrana Anderson Luis de Souza or Deco , Pep Guardiola has not invented anything new. Deco, speaking on Portuguese Television RTP said that one would have to see Guardiola at another club to evaluate him better and that Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho is the best coach in the world.
Andrés Iniesta to unveil plaque in Albacete
December 25, 2012 by
Barcelona and Spain international midfielder Andrés Iniesta is set to unveil a plaque in the Sports City in Albacete on Wednesday 27th December. The club has forecast that thousands of fans will turn up to give tribute to Andrés whose wineries are one of the sponsors for the Albacete first team.
Barca’s Pinto renews contract until June 2014
December 23, 2012 by
Barca’s charismatic number two goalkeeper has just renewed his contract that’ll keep him at the Catalan club until June 2014. 37 year old Jose Manuel Pinto who was born in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Andalusia, came to Barcelona on loan from Celta in the 2007/8 season and has played 52 games for the club.
Adriano: Barca’s most prolific wing back ever
December 18, 2012 by
Adriano, Barcelona’s wing back is turning into one of the most prolific, if not the most prolific wing back goal getter the club has ever seen! He has scored as many goals as fellow Brazilian Dani Alves did in the 2008-09 season but has managed so far to do with 23 games fewer than him. His contract is up for extension soon and Barca would not want to let this gem go loose.
Eric Abidal receives distinguished award from French Chamber of Commerce
December 14, 2012 by
French footballer and FC Barcelona defender Eric Abidal was award the distinguished XIII Prix Pyrenees last night granted by the French Chamber of Commerce. Eric has been a role model not only for the world of sport but for members of society, too. He thanked everyone for the award and acknowledged that it had been a difficult year for him.
Messi breaks record to beat Betis 2-1
December 10, 2012 by
Leo Messi broke Der Bomber’s record last night at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville where a quality Betis side under the tight rein of Pepe Mel made Barcelona sweat to the final whistle. Barca won by two goals to one and Betis made life tough for the Catalans and hit the post 3 times in their attempts to draw the game.
