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Pep In for Long Haul - Barca

Pep In for Long Haul - Barca

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says coach Pep Guardiola is committed to a long-term project at the Catalan club and believes he will not me taking over from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in the near future. 29 Oct 2010
Messi Backs Team-Mates for Ballon D'or

Messi Backs Team-Mates for Ballon D'or

Lionel Messi has backed either of his Barcelona team-mates Andres Iniesta or Xavi Hernandez to beat him to the Ballon d'Or this year. 27 Oct 2010
Copenhagen Take Action on Pinto

Copenhagen Take Action on Pinto

FC Copenhagen have reported Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Pinto to UEFA over what they claim was an incident of unsporting behaviour during their midweek Champions League clash. 23 Oct 2010
Guardiola Hails Mascherano Display

Guardiola Hails Mascherano Display

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola praised Javier Mascherano after the Argentina midfielder started and finished on the winning side for the first time since joining the Catalan club from Liverpool in the summer. 21 Oct 2010
Xavi Stars for Barcelona

Xavi Stars for Barcelona

A Xavi-inspired Barcelona came from behind to beat pre-match Primera Division leaders Valencia at the Nou Camp and move above Unai Emery's side. 17 Oct 2010
Casillas: Barca Dominance Will Pass

Casillas: Barca Dominance Will Pass

REAL Madrid captain Iker Casillas has dismissed Barcelona's recent dominance as a "passing fad" and predicted Jose Mourinho will inspire a new period of supremacy at the Bernabeu. 15 Oct 2010
Cesc 'Satisfied' Despite Dashed Barca Dream

Cesc 'Satisfied' Despite Dashed Barca Dream

Cesc Fabregas understands why Arsenal felt allowing him to join Barcelona was "impossible" - but maintains the Gunners must find their "winning mentality" this season. 15 Oct 2010
Xavi Targets Valencia Return

Xavi Targets Valencia Return

BARCELONA midfielder Xavi is keeping his fingers crossed he will be fit in time to face league leaders Valencia when the Primera Division resumes after the international break next weekend. 10 Oct 2010
Villa to Respect Old Club Valencia

Villa to Respect Old Club Valencia

Barcelona striker David Villa insists he will not celebrate if he scores against former side Valencia later this month as a mark of respect for the club he feels have made him the player he is today. 8 Oct 2010
Villa Demands Better Nou Camp Surface

Villa Demands Better Nou Camp Surface

Barcelona striker David Villa has criticised the condition of the Nou Camp pitch following the Catalan giants' uncertain start to the Primera Division campaign, saying: "The style of Barcelona needs the best pitch." 6 Oct 2010
Pique Not Dwelling on Draw

Pique Not Dwelling on Draw

BARCELONA defender Gerard Pique has urged his team-mates to put their disappointing 1-1 home draw with Real Mallorca down to a "stumble" and focus forward. 4 Oct 2010
Guardiola Offers No Excuses

Guardiola Offers No Excuses

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola said there were no excuses for the team's performance after watching his side fail to beat Mallorca at the Nou Camp. 4 Oct 2010
Messi In Barca Squad

Messi In Barca Squad

Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona's squad for Wednesday's Champions League match with Rubin Kazan - although the Argentina forward has not yet been given the green light to return to action. 28 Sep 2010
Guardiola Wants More Clinical Barca

Guardiola Wants More Clinical Barca

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola wants his side to show more killer instinct in front of goal after seeing them leave it late before securing the three points against Athletic Bilbao. 26 Sep 2010
Messi On The Mend

Messi On The Mend

BARCELONA forward Lionel Messi stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury today by undertaking an individual training programme. 25 Sep 2010
Messi to Miss Two Games

Messi to Miss Two Games

BARCELONA playmaker Lionel Messi will miss at least the next two games due to the ankle injury he sustained against Atletico Madrid last night, the Catalan giants confirmed today. 20 Sep 2010