Cesc Fabregas: I owe Arsene Wenger nearly everything

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

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

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

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

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