FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has taken another step in his road to recovery and has played 45 minutes in a friendly match behind closed doors against Sant Andreu, a club that plays in the III group of the Second Division B, which resulted in a clear 4-1 in favour of the Catalans. More about Puyol
Carles Puyol tests himself in 45 minute game
Barca eyeing Colombian defender Éder Álvarez Balanta

FC Barcelona is currently eyeing up River Plate central defender Eder Alvarez Balanta. The 20 year old Colombian is currently on the radar of some top European clubs including Barcelona. Argentine defender Javier Mascherano only has words of praise for the young star says Spanish press Marca.More about Eder Alvarez Balanta
Isaac Cuenca back training, Carles Puyol almost ready

Barcelona’s Isaac Cuenca, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in May of this year, has been back in training, as reported by the Catalan club.
Cuenca, who played last season on loan at Ajax of Amsterdam, had surgery to address the discomfort he had in the lateral meniscus in his right knee and has been recovering since early June. Continue reading
Premier League’s latest talent Ravel Morrison causing a stir

One young star that is causing a stir after a great goal this weekend is West Ham United prodigy Ravel Morrison.
The 20 year old attacking midfielder ran from the half way line and scored a goal reminiscent of Leo Messi’s solo against Getafe when he was just 19 years old.Although Morrison didn’t have to beat half the men Messi did, I’m sure you’ll appreciate the fantastic run from him along with a cheeky chip over the Tottenham keeper.Read more about Ravel Morrison
Why does nobody believe Neymar?

He’s the most fouled player in the Spanish League and he’s ended up on the ground the most times as a consequence of some tough tackling. However, no one believes Neymar’s going to ground is a result of the foul committed on him. Most fans, except of course Barca’s own fans, think that Neymar goes down too much and that he ends up on the ground at the slightest touch. Continue reading



