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Villa vows a quick return

Villa vows a quick return

Barcelona forward David Villa is eager to start his recovery process as soon as possible and is confident that he will return to the pitch shortly. 20 Dec 2011
Prognosis positive for Villa

Prognosis positive for Villa

The doctor who operated on David Villa's broken leg believes the Barcelona striker could be available for Spain's Euro 2012 campaign. 20 Dec 2011
Mourinho: We'd win any other league

Mourinho: We'd win any other league

His men have a Copa del Rey date with Ponferradina, but was Barcelona that Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho was quizzed about on Monday. 20 Dec 2011
Allegri praises 'impossible' Barca

Allegri praises 'impossible' Barca

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said it is impossible to replicate Barcelona's style of play. 19 Dec 2011
Neymar: Barcelona taught us a lesson

Neymar: Barcelona taught us a lesson

Santos striker Neymar said Barcelona taught his side a footballing lesson in their 4-0 loss in the Club World Cup final. 19 Dec 2011
Puyol dedicates win to injured team-mates

Puyol dedicates win to injured team-mates

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has dedicated their Club World Cup victory to David Villa and Ibrahim Afellay, who are sidelined with injury. 19 Dec 2011
Guardiola revels in CWC victory

Guardiola revels in CWC victory

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was thrilled with his side's 4-0 win over Santos in the Club World Cup final in Yokohama on Sunday. 19 Dec 2011
Injured Villa Provides Inspiration For Barcelona

Injured Villa Provides Inspiration For Barcelona

Barcelona's Pedro believes David Villa's injury setback will serve as motivation for the side to defeat Santos in the Club World Cup final. 18 Dec 2011
Barcelona's Villa Set For Surgery

Barcelona's Villa Set For Surgery

Barcelona star David Villa will return to Spain in order to undergo surgery on the broken leg he suffered in the Club World Cup. 17 Dec 2011
Leverkusen A 'Special Tie' For Barcelona

Leverkusen A 'Special Tie' For Barcelona

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell insists that Pep Guardiola's men were prepared to face any side in the Champions League last 16. 17 Dec 2011
Uefa Champions League Draw

Uefa Champions League Draw

England's two remaining sides in the Champions League will both face Italian opposition in the last 16 of the tournament. 17 Dec 2011
Villa blow for Barca, Spain

Villa blow for Barca, Spain

Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa is facing six months on the sidelines after fracturing his tibia at the Club World Cup. 16 Dec 2011
No talk of Villa replacement for Barca

No talk of Villa replacement for Barca

Barcelona director Andoni Zubizarreta has remained coy on whether the La Liga club will seek a replacement for injured striker David Villa. 16 Dec 2011
Messi, Bolt in running for Laureus honours

Messi, Bolt in running for Laureus honours

The world's fastest runner Usain Bolt and Barcelona maestro Lionel Messi are among nominations for the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards. 16 Dec 2011
Barca Enjoy Win At Real

Barca Enjoy Win At Real

Barcelona showed their character as they overcame an early setback to beat Primera Division title rivals Real Madrid 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu this evening. 11 Dec 2011
Guardiola Warns of Madrid Fightback

Guardiola Warns of Madrid Fightback

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola declared himself delighted after his side's 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu but warned Jose Mourinho's side will quickly bounce back in the title race. 11 Dec 2011