Bayern Munich have surprisingly stepped in the arena and thrown down the gauntlet to ex Barca coach Pep Guardiola showing an interest in contracting his services. Current manager Jupp Heynckes has a contract until the end of the season but could leave in May of next year when he turns 68.
Tito Vilanova: “If Messi travels on Sunday it is because he can play”
December 8, 2012 by
Barcelona FC coach Tito Vilanova has said at a news conference held this Saturday that if there are no setbacks, Leo Messi will play against Betis on Sunday. The Argentine star completed a training session earlier on today without any discomfort but Tito refused to say whether Leo would be in the starting lineup.
Leo Messi is made of rubber
December 7, 2012 by
Lionel Messi seems to be made of rubber or out of some indestructible material these days. It wasn’t always the case though as before Pep Guardiola took over at Barcelona Messi was often injured and out for time. Guardiola changed his squad’s eating habits and training regime and now the Argentine is virtually injury proof.
Messi: “when I was on the stretcher I was thinking the worst”
December 6, 2012 by
Argentine astro Leo Messi spoke out for the first time today about the knee injury he picked up last night against Benfica in the Champions League. He said that while he was on the stretcher he was thinking the worst. Fortunately for both Messi and his club the injury wasn’t as serious as expected and could play against Betis on Sunday.
Barca and Benfica draw leaves Portuguese out of Champions League
December 6, 2012 by
After a goalless draw last night at the Nou Camp, Benfica go crashing out of the Champions League as Celtic won their match against Spartak by 2 goals to 1. It was a tough game and Tito fielded an experimental side to face the Lisbon team. Most of the regular 11 were rested and Messi had to be stretchered off for a knee injury although not serious.
Adriano wants to help Messi beat Muller’s record
December 5, 2012 by
There seems to be no stopping Leo Messi and tonight he will go out against Benfica knowing that he is one goal shy of the great Gerd Müller’s seemingly unbreakable feat of scoring 85 goals in a calendar year. If he manages to score two tonight, he will have beaten the record with almost a full month to spare.
Cesc Fabregás surpasses himself
December 4, 2012 by
Cesc Fabregás has surpassed himself and is now joint second top scorer with David Villa behind Messi. Fabregás has found his scoring boots again and has been an incredible influence on the rest of the team this season with more assists than anybody else. His confidence is high knowing that coach Vilanova can count on him in the starting eleven.
Gerard Pique: our goal is to win titles, not break records
December 3, 2012 by
Barcelona FC defender Gerard Piqué has stated that his club’s mission is to win titles and not break records. Piqué believes that Barcelona has had an incredible start to the season but nothing has been decided yet as far as the league goes. He even warned that, although they are experiencing this euphoric moment, they have to be prepared for when they don’t win everything.
