Lionel Messi seems to be made of rubber or out of some indestructible material these days. It wasn’t always the case though as before Pep Guardiola took over at Barcelona Messi was often injured and out for time. Guardiola changed his squad’s eating habits and training regime and now the Argentine is virtually injury proof.
Barca and Benfica draw leaves Portuguese out of Champions League
December 6, 2012 by
After a goalless draw last night at the Nou Camp, Benfica go crashing out of the Champions League as Celtic won their match against Spartak by 2 goals to 1. It was a tough game and Tito fielded an experimental side to face the Lisbon team. Most of the regular 11 were rested and Messi had to be stretchered off for a knee injury although not serious.
Adriano wants to help Messi beat Muller’s record
December 5, 2012 by
There seems to be no stopping Leo Messi and tonight he will go out against Benfica knowing that he is one goal shy of the great Gerd Müller’s seemingly unbreakable feat of scoring 85 goals in a calendar year. If he manages to score two tonight, he will have beaten the record with almost a full month to spare.
Cesc Fabregás surpasses himself
December 4, 2012 by
Cesc Fabregás has surpassed himself and is now joint second top scorer with David Villa behind Messi. Fabregás has found his scoring boots again and has been an incredible influence on the rest of the team this season with more assists than anybody else. His confidence is high knowing that coach Vilanova can count on him in the starting eleven.
Gerard Pique: our goal is to win titles, not break records
December 3, 2012 by
Barcelona FC defender Gerard Piqué has stated that his club’s mission is to win titles and not break records. Piqué believes that Barcelona has had an incredible start to the season but nothing has been decided yet as far as the league goes. He even warned that, although they are experiencing this euphoric moment, they have to be prepared for when they don’t win everything.
Lions of Bilbao tamed by Barcelona’s brilliance
December 2, 2012 by
Barcelona reminded the lions of Bilbao last night at the Nou Camp what they are capable of. Tito’s Barcelona is rewriting the Barca history books as last night they went past Real Madrid’s record of 12 wins and a draw in what was the best start to a season from a Spanish club.
Messi, Ronaldo or Iniesta: Who should win FIFA Ballon d’Or?
November 30, 2012 by
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andrés Iniesta are the three outstanding players nominated for the coveted FIFA Ballon D’Or award on January 7th 2013. All three have contributed massively to football at both club and international level. Will Messi walk away with a fourth award or will Iniesta or Ronaldo have the final say in the new year?
Super David Villa double sends Alaves packing
November 29, 2012 by
A David Villa brace of goals last night at the Nou Camp sent humble Alavés crashing out of the Copa del Rey. Barca won by 3 goals to one with goals from Adriano and striker David Villa. Minnows Alaves put up a great fight at the Nou Camp and go out of the competition with their heads held high.
