Barcelona midfield star Cesc Fabregas has said that he owes nearly everything to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. After eight years and one trophy, Fabregas came back to his native Catalonia to find success with Barça but still credits Wenger as one of the most important influences on his career. More on Fabregas
Messi silences critics with brace against Sevilla
February 10, 2014 by
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino feels that Leo Messi has silenced his critics with his performance against Sevilla on Sunday. Messi was accused just last week of losing his passion for the game by ex Barça assistant coach Angel Cappa. Read the rest of this post here
City will go out and attack against Barca says Negredo
February 7, 2014 by
Man City striker Álvaro Negredo reveals that manager Manuel Pellegrini will not change tactics and will go out and attack Barcelona when they meet in the Champions League. City got beat by Chelsea on Monday with Negredo still feeling a few twinges in his shoulder and hopes he’ll be 100% for Saturday’s game against Norwich. More on Negredo
Barcelona not home free against Real Sociedad just yet says Martino
February 6, 2014 by
Barca coach Tata Martino believes his side’s Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Real Sociedad remains delicately poised despite taking a 2-0 lead in the first leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. The coach was happy with his team’s performance and made few changes despite the loss at the weekend to Valencia. More on this tie
Barcelona keen to sign Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla
February 5, 2014 by
FC Barcelona are keen to sign Sevilla’s captain Ivan Rakitic. News coming from Andalusian newspaper Viva Sevilla reports that Barcelona are keeping close tabs on the 25 year old Croatia international and see him as a long term replacement for Xavi Hernández. More on Ivan Rakitic
Xavi loves English football but sees move to EPL impossible
February 5, 2014 by
Xavi Hernández has expressed his thoughts about leaving the club to the Sun newspaper. The midfield maestro admitted that he loves the English game and culture but couldn’t move aay from Barcelona because of his love for the club. More on Xavi
Pique pleased that ex teammate Ronaldo won FIFA Ballon d’Or
February 4, 2014 by
Barcelona defender and ex Manchester United man Gerard Pique has said that he is pleased that Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or trophy. Pique was talking to Jot Down, a Spanish cultural magazine where he spoke about Ronaldo and said that Guardiola was the best coach in the world. More on Pique
Barcelona shoots themselves in the foot
February 3, 2014 by
FC Barcelona shot themselves in the foot on Saturday at the Camp Nou against Valencia. The Catalans lost against the Ché team by 3 goals to 2 and has got the manager wondering if he should have bought a defender in the recently closed transfer window. Match report here
