Sergio Busquets has said that the team couldn’t have asked anything more of Jordi Roura. The defender was talking to Canal Movistar in an interview ahead of the France vs Spain qualifier tonight in Sant Denis and just before Tito Vilanova arrived back in Barcelona after spending two months away from the team receiving treatment in New York.
Del Bosque tight lipped regarding David Villa and Cesc Fabregas
March 26, 2013 by
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque is remaining tight-lipped regarding his final eleven players who will face France tonight in the World Cup qualifier at Sant Denis. Apart from the state of the pitch, which has raised a few eyebrows, Del Bosque has not given anything away regarding who’ll make up the final eleven. The coach only has one doubt and that’s between Cesc Fabregás and David Villa.
Barca president confident Vilanova will change keeper Valdes’ mind
March 25, 2013 by
FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell thinks that goalkeeper Victor Valdés will reverse his decision in the summer and stay at the club. Rosell was giving an interview with El Mundo Deportivo and says that he is confident that Tito Vilanova can keep Valdes at the Catalan club. The president also acknowledged that he still doesn’t know the reasons for the keeper wanting out of the club.
Jordi Alba out of both legs of Paris Saint Germain clash
March 23, 2013 by
FC Barcelona has received some bad news this weekend regarding Jordi Alba.According to Catalunya Radio, the Barca medics confirmed the player has a tear in his femoral biceps of his right leg. On Sunday Jordi Alba will report to the Joan Gamper training ground and undergo an ultrasound check to confirm the extent of his inuries.
Should Barca sign a new central defender?
March 22, 2013 by
Barcelona’s defense has been questionable this season and the question has arisen as to whether the Blaugranas should invest in another central defender. Barca has players that can fill in at the back but it’s not a long term solution for the club. With Carles Puyol not getting any younger, Barca may have to look at their options in order to provide stability at the back.
David Villa set to regain his first team place with La Roja
March 21, 2013 by
Barcelona’s in form David Villa looks set to regain his first team place in the Spain national side against Finland on Friday. Del Bosque will almost certainly count on Villa, who is Spain’s top goal scorer who hasn’t been a first team player for some 527 days after picking up his injury at the Club World Cup in December 2011.
Xavi Hernández to miss Finland game on Friday
March 20, 2013 by
Xavi Hernández will not be playing for La Roja on Friday 22nd March against Finland in the Spanish city of Gijón. Xavi was subjected to various medical tests and it has been decided to leave him out of the Finland game thinking ahead instead of the clash against France next week where he would be more useful. Xavi wasn’t on the pitch last weekend for the Rayo Vallecano clash where Barca won by 3 goals to 1.
David Beckham knocks Leo Messi off top earners list
March 19, 2013 by
David Beckham has knocked Lionel Messi off the top perch as highest paid footballer in the world. According to France Football magazine, Beckham earned a staggering 36 million euros last year which seals the top spot for the Englishman. However, only 9% of Beckham’s succulent income accounts for playing football. Becks’ unsurpassed longevity and being a brand name have helped him amass a fortune.
