Barcelona Football Club News: news archive about the FC Barcelona

Henry joins Match Against Poverty
published on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:08:00 +0000
France forward Thierry Henry has confirmed his participation in the Match against Poverty in Lisbon on Monday. Proceeds from the UEFA-backed contest will go towards helping the people of Haiti.
Man City keen on Barcelona striker Krkic
published on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:02:15 +0000
Manchester City are keen to do a swap with Barcelona for Robinho. The Mail on Sunday says City would prefer Robinho to go to Barca rather than other suitors Benfica or Santos because they fancy bringing in a player on loan in return, possibly promising
Europa League - Suarez extends Ajax contract
published on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:11:00 +0000
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, who has been linked with Barcelona and Liverpool, has signed a one-year contract extension with Ajax.
Transfers: Rooney the Real deal
published on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000
The day's transfer gossip as Real Madrid join Barcelona in the hunt for Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney.
Suarez extends Ajax stay
published on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:18:47 +0000
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a one-year contract extension with Eredivisie giants Ajax.
Barcelona coach Guardiola: No prizes for leadership at this point
published on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:31:26 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says there's no point celebrating being the Primera leaders at the halfway point of the season. Guardiola, who verbally agreed to remain at Barcelona for another year earlier this week, knows there is no glory attached to
Barca to reward Pique
published on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:26:27 +0000
Barcelona are keen to secure the services of Gerard Pique on a new long-term contract.
Txiki recognises Barcelona need three more signings
published on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:35:56 +0000
Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain believes they need three new signings to improve the squad - plus a big-name arrival. The big-name Barca want is Arsenal captain and former Barca junior Cesc Fabregas. For the three squad reinforcements,
Pellegrini?s path to the top
published on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:00:00 +0000
In the latest edition of the uefa.com Magazine Manuel Pellegrini discusses his keys to success, the UEFA Training Ground teaches us the Messi Loop and we round up all the latest news. Click to watch.
PORTUGAL, Sporting officialize new team manager
published on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:09:31 +0000
After Sà Pinto quit his former team manager charge, Sporting Lisbon appointed executive Miguel Salema Garção for the role, just on a temporary...
Barcelona president Laporta rubbishes Guardiola rift claims: Absolute c***!
published on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:23:40 +0000
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hit out at claims that delays over Pep Guardiola's new contract were due to his poor relationship with the coach. Guardiola has committed himself to another 12 month deal with Barca this week, though is yet to put
Man Utd rumours persist as Guardiola commits to short-term Barcelona agreement
published on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:24:46 +0000
Pep Guardiola's commitment to only a new 12-month deal at Barcelona has added to speculation he will eventually succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. The Daily Mail says doubts remain over his long-term future as the Spanish giants announced
Begiristain hints at Barcelona departure
published on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:13:25 +0000
Txiki Begiristain has hinted he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. The Barca sports director knows his position will be in doubt as soon as president Joan Laporta steps down ahead of this year's elections. "I am a supporter and confidant of
Barcelona president Laporta: Guardiola is coach no matter who wins election
published on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:12:57 +0000
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says coach Pep Guardiola's new contract will stand - no matter who wins this year's presidential election. Laporta, who said this weekend that he wanted a decision from Guardiola on his future by Easter, was delighted to
Serie A - Catania beat off competition to sign Maxi Lopez
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:03:00 +0000
Catania have signed former Barcelona forward Maxi Lopez, the Serie A strugglers said on their website.
Guardiola to extend Barca contract by one year
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:07:00 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish and European champions by one year to the end of next season, president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday.
Barca coach Guardiola extends contract by one year
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:53:00 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish and European champions by one year to the end of next season, president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday.
La Liga - Guardiola signs new deal with Barca
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:53:00 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish and European champions until the end of next season.
FRANCE/ CHATEAROUX, Test for Suarez
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:44:34 +0000
The striker of Sedan, Davis Suarez (30), will make a test for almost 10 days with the French club of Chateauroux. During this season, the former striker of Amiens played only...
Barca coach Guardiola extends contract by one year
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:53:00 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract with the Spanish and European champions by one year to the end of next season, president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday.
Barcelona chief Txiki ready to deal in Pique
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:18:10 +0000
Barcelona are ready to deal in defender Gerard Pique.  El Mundo Deportivo says Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain is ready to finalise terms with Pique's minders over a new deal to 2015. Pique will see his buyout clause raised from
Barcelona drop pursuit of new Messi over family interference
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:17:29 +0000
Barcelona have ruled out signing an Argentine youngster dubbed the 'new Lionel Messi'. Twelve year-old Guido Vadala, like Messi born and raised in Rosario, stunned Barca coaches during trials last May. Barca expressed serious interest in signing Vadala
Man City alerted as Ibrahimovic agent admits Barcelona not last club
published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:08:40 +0000
The agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits Barcelona will not be the Swede's final club.  Ibra only moved to Barca in the summer from Inter Milan and new Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has already spoken of his great admiration for the
La Liga - Xavi urges Guardiola to stay
published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola should agree a contract extension that would keep him with the Spanish champions beyond this season.
La Liga ? Xavi urges Guardiola to stay
published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:58:00 +0000
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola should agree a contract extension that would keep him with the Spanish champions beyond this season.
Thierry Henry avoids handball ban
published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:28:51 +0000
Thierry Henry has escaped punishment for his handball that effectively knocked out Ireland from the World Cup 2010 qualifiers.
The sweet revenge
published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:41:00 +0000
Everybody at Barcelona were down after Sevilla denied them the chance to defend the Copa del Rey title but even though some pundits tried to make it look as the start of the end for the Catalans, it was nothing more than just one bad day for Pep
SPAIN/ BARCELONA, Ibrahimovic : ?I miss Mourinho?
published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:35:10 +0000
Barcelona forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was in Milan yesterday to attend the AIC Awards and told reporters : "I have great memories of my time at Inter Milan and I miss Jose...
Man Utds Rooney in touch with Pique about Barcelona life
published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:59:25 +0000
Barcelona tongues are wagging over claims Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney asked ex-teammate Gerard Pique about Nou Camp life.  El Mundo Deportivo says Rooney has asked Pique about what it's like playing for Barca - and coach Pep
Serie A - Barca's Ibrahimovic gets Italian award
published on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:53:00 +0000
Former Internazionale striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Italian players' association player of the year despite now being with Barcelona.
La Liga - Barca resigned to Pep talk
published on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:23:00 +0000
Barcelona are resigned to rival clubs' interest in luring away coach Pep Guardiola but want to persuade him to extend his contract.
Laporta frets over Pep future
published on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:25:22 +0000
Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits speculation linking Pep Guardiola with the Premier League is inevitable.