Barca lost out to Italian side Sampdoria in the 47th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy last night by a goal to nil. Barca fielded a rather watered down version of its crack squad preferring to concentrate on the game this Thursday against Real Madrid.
Villa adds the fifth as Barca premieres in style
August 20, 2012 by
Barca premiered last night against Real Sociedad and showed the world they have not been sleeping on their laurels. With goals from Puyol, a brace from Messi and finally from Pedro and David Villa , this tally of goals ensued a great start to the season for Barca.
Barca stepping up for Alex Song
August 16, 2012 by
Barca are apparently stepping up their efforts in a bid to land quality midfielder Alex Song from North london club Arsenal. Barca’s vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu just happened to be in london yesterday to open talks with the Gunners.
Iniesta, Messi and Ronaldo, candidates for best player
August 14, 2012 by
Iniesta, Messi and Ronaldo have been chosen as candidates for the UEFA best player of the year award with Xavi just missing the cut coming in at number 5 on the short list. The award will be announced in Monaco as part of the draw for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
David Villa is back after 8 months out
August 12, 2012 by
David Villa made a comeback against Dynamo Bucharest in which the Blaugrana’s won 2 nil. This is welcome news for Tito Vilanova as the new season beckons and Barca meet Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.
Iniesta: “We have the incentive to beat Madrid and win the league”
August 7, 2012 by
Barcelona playmaker Andrés Iniesta has come out and said that Barca have the incentive to beat their eternal rivals Real Madrid and that they’ll win the league again.
Abidal: “I hope to play at the Camp Nou before December”
August 5, 2012 by
French footballer Eric Abidal was in charge of getting the game under way against Paris Saint Germain in which Barca won on penalties after drawing 2-2. Abidal hopes to return to footballing duties by December if all goes to plan.
Barca ready to sign Song from Arsenal
August 4, 2012 by
Alex Song from Arsenal could make a move to FC Barcelona if the Catalan club don’t get Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao. Song would definitely add some depth to Barca’s midfield.
