Tito Vilanova has the record of records at his mercy

Tito Vilanova and his historial Barca team could be breaking another historical record tonight when they face Athletic Bilbao in the league. The Real Madrid team under Radomir Antic has held the record for the best start to a season with 12 wins and a draw. Tito Vilanova can make more history tonight if his team beats the lions of Bilbao.

Tito Vilanova: “If Messi were thinking about breaking records he would have asked me to play”

The Barca coach believes Leo Messi is not just thinking about beating the goal record of the legendary Gerd Muller. Tito Vilanova has not called up the little Argentine for the second leg of the Cup against Alavés. Despite Barca winning the first-leg 0-3, Vilanova does not consider that the tie has been resolved.

Brazil denies interest in Guardiola

José María Marín of the Brazilian Football Confederation has made a statement saying that it is highly unlikely Brazil would look to foreign shores for a new coach. He also stated that Brazil has won five World Cups – all with Brazilian managers.

Leo Messi is the best says Iniesta

Barca’s Andrés iniesta has spoken out and said that team mate Leo Messi is the best player in the world by far and will continue to be for a while. Last night Messi picked up two more trophies for his ever growing trophy cabinet when he was named La Liga’s Players’ Footballer of the Year and Best Striker for last season.

Vilanova tests Villa’s patience

It appears that FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is testing David Villa’s patience. The player is ready but is unable to command a first team place in Barcelona’s starting eleven. David Villa was seen on Sunday at the Camp Nou warming up and directing his gaze towards Vilanova who ignored the striker and didn’t even use him against Real Madrid.

Barcelona FC joins campaign to quit smoking

Barcelona football club has allowed its players and communication channels to be part of an anti-smoking campaign organized by the European Commission to try and convince millions of Barca fans around Europe to give up the smoking habit. We will soon see Xavi, Puyol, Iniesta and Valdés urging people to stop smoking in some videos that will be distributed around the Net.

Leo Messi: “I would have rather scored fewer goals and won more trophies”

Leo Messi states that he would rather have scored less goals and won more titles last season. The Argentine star gave an interview to ESPN in which he had great words for ex Barca boss Pep Guardiola, too.

Alex Song named in squad to face Osasuna

FC Barcelona new signing from North London club Arsenal Alex Song , will travel to the Reyno de Navarra stadium to face Osasuna tomorrow and has been named in Tito Vilanova’s squad to face the second match of the new La Liga season.