FC Barcelona have decided to give squad numbers to Ibrahim Afellay and Isaac Cuenca even though they won’t be called on by the coach. The board has decided to give them numbers as they haven’t been able to loan them out, transfer them or let them go on free transfers. Barcelona will keep them looking ahead to the winter transfer market. Both players are still injured which has impaired their pre-season preparations with the rest of the squad. More on Afellay & Cuenca
Bale will play a good role at Real Madrid says Gerard Piqué
September 2, 2013 by
Real Madrid has finally signed Gareth Bale. The Welshman underwent a medical earlier today and was presented to the masses at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Gerard Piqué says that Bale will do really well at Real and says that he’ll succeed in the Spanish League. More on Gerard Piqué’s words
Messi hat-trick makes it three out of three at Mestalla
September 2, 2013 by
It was a fantastic game at the Mestalla stadium last night where Barca beat Valencia by 3 goals to 1. It was end to end stuff and provided pure entertainment with Messi getting a hat trick and Valencia’s Postiga netting two.
Positive things can be taken away by both teams but without a doubt we are seeing Messi back to his best.More on the match
Martino is not using Barca’s homegrown talent
August 31, 2013 by
Barca manager Tata Martino is not using the club’s homegrown stars, it appears. The Argentine manager has not used Montoya, Bartra, Sergi Roberto, Tello, Dos Santos and Oier except for a few “bit parts” and who have only played a total of 22 minutes between them.More on Gerardo Martino
It’s a difficult group says Leo Messi
August 30, 2013 by
“Teams are very even and well-matched, there are going to be some great matches played,” said Messi.
Argentine Messi believes Barca should win all their games because of what it means and what the club stands for.More on Messi and the draw
