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Lyon willing to discuss Benzema in swap for Barcelonas Krkic
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 19:50:49 -0600
European clubs are queuing up for Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic.Sport says Ajax, Lyon and Inter Milan have all sounded out Barca about Krkic's availability for next season.read more
Barcelona in pole position for Benzema
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 18:33:00 -0600
French sports paper L'Equipe claims that Barcelona president Joan Laporta has talked with Olympique Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas about Olympique Lyon forward and French international Karim Benzema (21) during last week's official dinner previous to the Champions League game between the two clubs.Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo claims that Laporta just wanted to hear more about how
Thierry Henry Urges Barcelona Team-Mates To Forget About Atletico Defeat
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 16:15:50 -0600
Barcas French forward has advised his colleagues to put last nights setback at the Calderon behind them as quickly as possible and focus on returning to winning ways.by Kooi Soon Leong
Xavi Admits Barcelona Are On A Bad Streak After Atletico Loss
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 15:11:00 -0600
The Blaugrana playmaker has made no bones about his sides current slump following last nights shock loss at the Vicente Calderon.by Kooi Soon Leong
Atletico ****** 4, Barca 3, a.k.a. And then it was four.
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 09:17:30 -0600
I�m just not to sure what to say about this one, other than I am upset, appalled and disgusted. Do I still think that we are going to win the Liga? Yes. But do I also think that this team is in serious need of a dose of confidence from somewhere? Absolutely.Earlier in the season [...]
Atleti - Bara Match Comments Post
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 01:34:10 -0600
Here you are, my little interweb friends, a place to put your comments about the Atleti game. Hopefully it will go smoothly.The squad lineups are:Atleti: Coupet, Leo Franco, Seitaridis, Antonio Lpez, Heitinga, Ujfalusi, Pablo, Ral Garca, Maxi Rodrguez, Assuno, ver Banega, Maniche, de las Cuevas, Simo, Nacho Camacho, Forln, Kun, Sinama-PongolleBara: Valdes, Pinto, Mrquez, Puyol, [...]
Real put pressure back on Barcelona in football Spanish League
published on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 06:09:00 -0600
Real Madrid reduced the gap on bitter rivals Barcelona at the top of the Spanish League table to four points on Saturday when substitute Guti and veteran skipper Raul scored in a 2-0 win at Espanyol.
Messi: I also make mistakes
published on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:25:00 -0600
Barcelona player Lionel Messi gave an interview to Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo.You have now played four games without scoring a goal. You get obsessed by that?Not at all, because I've already had much longer series of games without scoring. Thanks to the team, I have been scoring more this season, but it never has been an obsession for me.You're indeed scoring like never before this
Rangers, Middlesbrough chasing Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Pinto
published on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:47:20 -0600
Rangers and Middlesbrough are chasing Portuguese starlet Tiago Pinto.Defender Pinto has rejected a new deal with Sporting Lisbon and is starring on loan for Desportivo Trofense.read more
[2008] Gerrard flirting with Barcelona
published on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:52:00 -0600
this post was published exactly one year ago:Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo claims that several persons from the environment of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (27) have let Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain know that the player would love to play for Barcelona.Gerrard wouldnt feel comfortable anymore in Liverpool and in the Premier League and would like to try something new.
Madrid keep the pressure on Barca
published on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:30:00 -0600
Real Madrid closed the gap on Primera Liga leaders Barcelona to just four points after easing past Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday evening.While Barca have dropped points in recent weeks, Juande Ramos' Real side have gone from strength to strength.
La Liga - Team news: Valdes calls for calm
published on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:41:00 -0600
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes knows his side need a win at Atletico Madrid to prevent a further erosion of their lead at the top.
Eto'o eyes new Barca deal
published on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:07:09 -0600
Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o has dampened down speculation about his Barcelona future by insisting he wants to stay at the Camp Nou...
La Liga - Eto'o wants Barca stay
published on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:51:00 -0600
Samuel Eto'o has said that he wants to stay at Barcelona beyond the end of his contract in 2010.
Response delights Laporta
published on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:12:10 -0600
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is confident that the current La Liga leaders will beat Lyon and reach the Champions League quarter-finals...
La Liga - Unpredictable Atletico to test Barca form
published on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:12:00 -0600
Barcelona's creaking confidence has added new life to the title race and the leaders visit the unpredictable Atletico Madrid.
Toffees fix Arteta knee op date
published on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:45:00 -0600
Everton have confirmed that crocked midfielder Mikel Arteta faces six months out after being pencilled in for knee surgery in Spain on Tuesday.The 26-year-old will fly to Barcelona with club medical staff on Monday with a view to undergoing an operation to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee the following day.
Ligue 1 - Puel: We're as good as Barca
published on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:26:00 -0600
Claude Puel was full of praise for his side after seeing them push Barcelona hard in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Barca recovery pleases Pep
published on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:22:02 -0600
Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola was pleased with his side's recovery from a goal behind as the Catalan giants drew 1-1 at Lyon in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie...
Puyol unconcerned by loss
published on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:37:16 -0600
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol has laughed off suggestions that the club is feeling the pressure of being long-time league leaders...