Luis Suarez won the Golden Shoe after 31 goals for Liverpool last season. The award was presented by Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish in Barcelona on Wednesday evening and provided the ideal backdrop for the Clasico match on 25th October where he will most likely make his debut. More on the Golden Shoe Award
Luis Suárez accepts Golden Shoe Award from Kenny Dalglish
Rakitic and Halilovic stick the boot into Azerbaijan

Rakitic and Halilovic help Croatia to victory in a 6 goal thumping of Azerbaijan. The defender started the match and was involved in the second goal of the night while young Halilovic came on in the second half with his team already home free. More on this story
Luis Suárez thinks Red Devils and FA set him up

Luis Suarez doesn’t regret the incident that saw him officially charged with racially abusing Patrice Evra in 2011.
Suárez was speaking in an interview on the club’s official website and still has a bone to grind claiming that he is the innocent party – please!
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Barça and Real Madrid chasing Norwegian starlet Martin Odegaard

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are apparently chasing Norwegian starlet Martin Odegaard for his signature. The 15 year old attacking midfielder is one of europe’s most promising talents and has already made his debut in a friendly match for his national side. More on Martin Odegaard
What’s up with Barça defender Thomas Vermaelen?

A few days ago Spanish newspaper Sport complained that Arsenal had probably been aware they were selling Barcelona a lemon with Thomas Vermaelen. the 28 year old Belgian has yet to make his debut for the club and has missed 456 days through injury in four years. What’s the problem with Vermaelen?
La Liga without FC Barcelona is unthinkable

FC Barcelona won’t be allowed in the La Liga If Catalonia earns its independence it has been reported. According to Javier Tebas, the law will not permit a non-Spanish territory to participate in the Spanish La Liga indicating that players like Messi and Neymar could be left marooned in the wake of such a decision.More on this story
Piqué deals blow as he rules out Manchester United return

Former Manchester United defender Gerard Piqué was linked with a return to his old stomping ground, but has now come out to reveal his intentions to remain with FC Barcelona it has been revealed.
The 27-year-old says he wants to retire at Barcelona like ex teammate and good friend Carles Puyol. More on Gerard Piqué
Hammers keen to sign Alex Song on a permanent basis

The FC Barcelona midfielder has already excelled in West Ham United’s improving side and isn’t even 100% fit yet after a slow pre-season in with his club in Spain. West Ham co owner David Gold even tweeted that he’d love to sign the 27 year old on a permanent basis. More on Alex Song



