Messi has lost his form says Barca coach Martino

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Barca’s Champions League match against AC Milan, Barca coach Gerardo Martino admitted that Argentine maestro Leo Messi has lost his form due to his two injuries. He also spoke sarcastically of the “supposed” crisis the team is going through. More on Martino’s press conference

Point keeps Barcelona top of group in Champions League

The point earned last night at the San Siro keeps Barcelona top of Group H in the Champions League with seven points. AC Milan are two points behind but it could well have been four if Barca had managed to take their chances in the first half after Lionel Messi’s goal. Read more about AC Milan vs Barcelona

Neymar was a nightmare for Celtic’s defense

Every Barca fan had their eyes on Neymar. With the absence of Messi, the Brazilian had to take over the team’s attacking strategy.

There was going to be no hiding at all. From the outset, the Brazilian sought to break Celtic’s defense, breaking from the left as usual, or going into the centre where Messi usually plays.Continue reading

Fabregas saves Barca’s face at Celtic Park

Cesc Fabregas saved Barcelona’s face last night at Celtic Park with a 75th minute goal that could prove priceless against Neil Lennon’s team.

Barcelona knew it was going to be a tough game and they knew they would end up with most of the ball possession, too. Continue reading

“We have to move forward without Messi” says Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fàbregas was speaking at a press conference before the game against Celtic and spoke about the absence of Leo Messi: “He is the best player in the world and he will always be missed. We’re sad about his injury, but we shouldn’t have any regrets. We need to move forward without him.”Continue reading

Messi and Valdés punish Ajax

Tata Martino’s Barcelona made an important step in the Champions League last night by winning by a convincing four goals to nil.

Superb performances by Messi and Valdés made sure of Barcelona’s victory against the Dutch outfit. Messi scored three goals with the fourth coming from Gerard Piqué. Continue reading

It’s a difficult group says Leo Messi

“Teams are very even and well-matched, there are going to be some great matches played,” said Messi.

Argentine Messi believes Barca should win all their games because of what it means and what the club stands for.More on Messi and the draw

Arjen Robben gets his reward at last

Arjen Robben got his reward last night at London’s Wembley stadium after clinching a late winner to win the Champions League final for Bayern Munich. It was a great game in which Borussia Dortmund outplayed the winners in the first half. However, in the second half, Dortmund lost their formation and Bayern made them pay the price. More on the Champions League final