Speaking to The Daily Mail newspaper ahead of Brazil’s clash against England on Wednesday night at Wembley stadium, Ronaldinho said he regrets not having played more seasons with Lionel Messi. Ronaldinho said that Messi was a good friend and that even at a young age he could tell that he was going to be the best in the world.
Xavi Hernandez out for 15 days with torn hamstring
February 4, 2013 by
Barcelona playmaker Xavi Hernandez is set to be out for around 15 days with a torn hamstring picked up last night at Barca’s league clash with Valencia at La Mestalla stadium. The game was very intense and the midfielder had to be replaced by Thiago in the 90th minute. Xavi Hernandez now faces a race on his hands to be fit for Barcelona’s Champions League clash with AC Milan on February 20th.
Majestic Valdes saves Barca from red face at Mestalla
February 4, 2013 by
There could have been a few red faces last night at the Mestalla stadium if Victor Valdes hadn’t managed to keep a last ditch effort by the home-side out of the net. It was one of the best games of the season by far and Valencia managed to keep Barca at bay and even bring the game to the Catalans which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Real Madrid upset with Messi’s behaviour both on and off pitch
February 1, 2013 by
According to sources, Leo Messi went down to the Santiago Bernabéu car park after Wednesday’s match to find Alvaro Arbeloa who he insulted by calling a fool among other things. Messi then had to be guided away by a member of FC Barcelona to the waiting coach to take him and the rest of the squad back to Barcelona. La Sexta also reports that Messi even had words for Aitor Karanka, calling him “Mourinho’s puppet.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s tackle was a red card says Dani Alves
January 31, 2013 by
Brazilian Dani Alves spoke out at a press conference today about the so called “preferential treatment” some of La Liga stars are enjoying. He said that the tackle on him by Cristiano Ronaldo was a clear red card and he should have walked. Alves also spoke out about the racial abuse problem that is rampant in Spain and called for more crackdowns.
Raphael Varane keeps Real Madrid’s hopes alive
January 31, 2013 by
After a frantic first half with no goals but on the edge of your seat action, it was left up to Cesc Fabregás and young Frenchman Raphael Varane to draw the match in the second half to set up a thrilling second leg semi final at the Nou Camp. Real Madrid keeper Diego López played well and kept the Whites in the match and Varane was outstanding at the back, saving Madrid from red faces on more than one occasion.
Leo Messi hot on the heels of Alfredo Di Stefano’s record
January 30, 2013 by
Leo Messi is hot on the heels of Alfredo Di Stefano’s record and can equal or beat the great Real Madrid lengend’s record tonight at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Tonight Real Madrid and Barcelona go head to head in the first leg clash of their semi final of La Copa del Rey. Barcelona are up to the job and Sergio Busquets has already said that Barca will be going for a win.
Sergio Busquets looking for win in the Santiago Bernabeu
January 29, 2013 by
Sergio Busquets is looking for a win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. The first leg of La Copa del Rey semi final has come at a good time for Barcelona after beating Osasuna 5-1 at the Nou Camp with Leo Messi grabbing four goals. Speaking of Messi, he said that the Argentine doesn’t need any extra motivation to perform well on Wednesday, referring to Ronaldo’s hat trick against Getafe.
