FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has resigned we can confirm. News this morning suggested that Rosell would resign today and we have news in from Spain that this has been the case. A special board meeting has been called for later on today. Josep Maria Bartomeu will now take over Rosell’s role as president. Sandro Rosell resigns
Messi plays 400th game and lets Tello steal the show
January 23, 2014 by
Leo Messi played his 400th game for the Azulgrana’s last night with a great performance that led to Cristian Tello’s hat-trick. Messi was unable to find the net so stood back and helped the young man out with some terrific goal assists to give the Catalans a 1-4 win over Levante in La Copa del Rey. More on Tello’s hat-trick
Martino says current form should secure win at Levante
January 22, 2014 by
Barcelona coach Tata Martino reckons that his team should beat Levante tonight if they play as well as their last two games in the Spanish League. Barcelona come head to head with Levante tonight in the first leg of their quarter-final Copa del Rey showdown. More on this story
NeymarGate saga heats up as Barca paid €95m for Brazilian
January 21, 2014 by
The plot is certainly thickening at the Camp Nou after revelations from Spanish newspaper “El Mundo” that FC Barcelona actually paid €95m for the Brazilian. If that is the case, the €86m Real Madrid paid for Gareth Bale has been shattered. Rosell will now find himself and the club in very hot water. More on NeymarGate
Caparros and Martino stop Barca in their tracks
January 20, 2014 by
Barcelona’s reign atop the La Liga table is in jeopardy following their 1-1 draw at Levante on Sunday. Gerard Piqué cancelled out an early Loukas Vyntra goal but a second was not to be had for the Catalan giants who have helped Real Madrid edge to within a point in this campaign’s fight for the title. Match report
