It looks like the next few matches will dictate the future of Chilean Alexis Sánchez at FC Barcelona. The player has only scored four goals this season and is a far cry from the 15 he netted last year. He still enjoys the confidence of the Barca boardroom, coaching staff and dressing room, but the fans are getting agitated with his lack of firing power on the pitch.
Ibrahim Afellay: I’m emotionally and mentally broken
March 1, 2013 by
Ibrahim Afellay has said in an interview with Sportpromotion, the website of the player’s representatives, that he has thought about giving up football altogether. The 26 year old, who is on loan to Schalke 04 from FC Barcelona is under contract with the Catalan club until 2015. Read why the young player has thought about giving up the game.
Arsenal still very much interested in David Villa
February 28, 2013 by
North London club Arsenal are still very much interested in Barcelona striker David Villa reports london daily newspaper ‘Metro’. Arsenal threw in the towel regarding any possible move for Villa after hearing the words that the player was intransferable. However Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated that he hopes Villa will continue at the club but if he isn’t comfortable, a solution will have to be found.
Clasico preview: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey
February 26, 2013 by
Hours before the game gets underway, we review some stats about Barcelona and Real Madrid and what the Catalan team has to do to beat Jose Mourinho’s men at the Nou Camp tonight for their second leg crunch game of La Copa del Rey. Barca has to focus tonight and be prepared for anything the “whites” have to throw at them. A solid Barca defence tonight is an absolute must if they want to continue going forward in the tournament.
Barca need to focus ahead of the Clasico
February 25, 2013 by
Barcelona need to get their house in order for tomorrow night’s Clasico match against Real Madrid. They need to put behind them the dismal performance at the San Siro and Saturday’s lack lustre match against Seville. The shaky defence will have to get real or face a flurry of Madrid onslaughts. Real Madrid will open up and go for a win and Barca will have to capitalise on this if they are to make it through to the next round. [Read More]
Barcelona to play match for peace in Tel Aviv in July
February 22, 2013 by
Barca president Sandro Rosell has confirmed that the Catalan club will participate in the match for peace which is scheduled to take place at the Ramat Gan Stadium near Tel Aviv. Rosell met with Israeli president Simon Peres yesterday and will meet with his Palestinian opposite number today to finalise details of the match which will be against a mixed side of Israeli and Palestinian international players.
Ex Barca star Gabriel Milito shows up for yesterday’s training session
February 20, 2013 by
As Barcelona conducted their final preparatory training session ahead of tonight’s game against A.C Milan in the first leg of their Champions League clash they had a surprise visit from ex Blaugrana Gabi Milito. Xavi Hernandez is likely to start tonight after receiving the all clear and Barca are worried about the state of the San Siro pitch.
Eric Abidal to be discharged later this week
February 19, 2013 by
Barcelona defender and French international Eric Abidal looks set to be discharged by the end of the week. Abidal has come a long way since his liver transplant and has been training with the rest of the team. The news comes at a great time for the Catalan club when winning the triple is a reality for them this year under Tito Vilanova and Jordi Roura.
