The Catalan giants came away from the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday night after losing to an Ajax team that had them on the ropes for the first half of the match. The Dutchmen only eased off after Veltman was red carded for bringing down a man in the box. However, with the Dutch team down to ten men, Barcelona was still unable to unlock the door to the Ajax defense. More on Ajax and Barcelona
We have to keep winning and aiming for excellence says Barca coach
November 26, 2013 by
Tata Martino was evaluating in a pre-match press conference before the Ajax clash that although a draw will be enough for the Catalan giants to go top of the group, the coach only has winning on his mind. The coach said: “we’re not thinking about anything other than winning. We have to keep winning and aiming for excellence”. More on tonight’s game
Barca continues to find net against Granada
November 25, 2013 by
Barcelona proved it was immune to any virus against its strike force with a 4-0 win over Andalusian side Granada at the Camp Nou. Goals came courtesy of Iniesta (penalty), Cesc (penalty), Alexis and Pedro. Alexis Sánchez is still on fire for Barcelona and put in a great performance.Although there are still concerns about Martino’s way of playing, Barca continue to notch up the points. Read the rest of the match report
Mourinho makes it difficult for Courtois and Barca
November 22, 2013 by
Thibaut Courtois is not going to have it easy signing for Barcelona despite being one of Barca’s top preferences to replace Victor Valdes who will leave the Nou Camp next June. The major obstacle is none other than José Mourinho. The Chelsea manager doesn’t want to let Courtois go as he thinks of him as the ideal replacement for current number one, Petr Cech. More on the Courtois saga
Messi’s injuries nothing to do with Guardiola leaving says Zubizarreta
November 21, 2013 by
Barca’s Sports Director Andoni Zubizarreta was speaking out about Leo Messi’s situation on Radio station, Cope: “Messi’s injuries have nothing to do with the leaving of Pep Guardiola. I think Messi is the best player in the world. He has been throughout the year. More on Zubizarrata’s interview
Valdes out of action for six weeks!
November 20, 2013 by
There is bad news for Barca fans as number one keeper Victor Valdés looks like being sidelined for up to six weeks. Spain was playing South Africa in a friendly match in the Soccer City and was beaten by a solitary goal to nil. Valdés came on for Casillas in the second half only to be substituted by Pepe Reina after picking up a calf injury. More on Valdés’ injury
Man City looking to sign Valdes from Barca
November 19, 2013 by
Barca keeper Victor Valdes ‘s future might not be in Monaco as the media has been insisting in recent months but rather in the English Premier League. Manchester City are currently debating what to do with their goal keeper for next season. Until now, Joe Hart was a permanent fixture, but his performance of late has dropped with manager Manuel Pellegrini sitting him on the bench in favour of Romanian Costel Pantilimon. More on City and Valdes
Leo Messi: “I’ll be back when my body says I’m OK”
November 18, 2013 by
Leo Messi gave an interview to the Argentine daily ‘Olé ‘ in which he talks for the first time about his injury that will keep him out of action for two months. “I’m sad because I did not expect it. I’m also angry because it is an injury that has happened straight after a previous one. More on Messi’s interview for Ole
