Xavi aims to help Celtic qualify for next round of Champions League

Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez has spoken out and said he would like to help Celtic through to the next round of the Champions League. Celtic need the Catalans to beat Benfica in order to go through to the last 16.

Leo Messi is the best says Iniesta

Barca’s Andrés iniesta has spoken out and said that team mate Leo Messi is the best player in the world by far and will continue to be for a while. Last night Messi picked up two more trophies for his ever growing trophy cabinet when he was named La Liga’s Players’ Footballer of the Year and Best Striker for last season.

Thiago Messi is born

Antonella, Leo Messi’s wife gave birth to a boy this afternoon just after 5 0 clock. He is called Thiago Messi Rocuzzo. We don’t have too many details just yet but Messi is doubtful for the match against Celta Vigo this weekend as is understandable.

Messi receives his second Golden Boot

Argentine forward leo Messi was awarded with his second Golden Boot on Monday for scoring an impressive 50 goals last season. He pipped Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo to the post by four goals with his impressive tally.

Man City denies interest in Cesc and Busquets

Manchester City have made a statement denying any interest at all in FC Barcelona players Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Busquets. It read that there was no basis to the said claims and the club has neither made nor is it planning to make an offer for these two players.

Rosell views Messi’s continuity a priority

FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has made it a top priority for the club to get Leo Messi’s signature and guarantee his continuity at the Catalan club. Leo plays well at the club and Rosell wants to guarantee his future at Barca.

UEFA punishes Busquets with two game ban

The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Committee have decided to impose a penalty ban of two games on Sergio Busquets after being sent off in the Champions League game against Benfica in which the Catalan club won by two goals to nil. The club is able to appeal the decision but Sergio will still miss the two legs of the next match against Celtic.

Vilanova tests Villa’s patience

It appears that FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is testing David Villa’s patience. The player is ready but is unable to command a first team place in Barcelona’s starting eleven. David Villa was seen on Sunday at the Camp Nou warming up and directing his gaze towards Vilanova who ignored the striker and didn’t even use him against Real Madrid.