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Ibrahimovic to Take International Break

Ibrahimovic to Take International Break

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic today confirmed his plans to take a break from international duty in the wake of Sweden's failure to qualify for next summer's World Cup finals. 8 Dec 2009
Guardiola Happy With Barca Form

Guardiola Happy With Barca Form

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola felt his side were back to their best as they claimed a gutsy 3-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna in the Primera Division last night. 7 Dec 2009
Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Thierry Henry, on the day FIFA announced they had opened proceedings against him for his infamous handball, helped Barcelona open up a five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Xerez. 3 Dec 2009
Messi Scoops The Ballon D'Or

Messi Scoops The Ballon D'Or

ARGENTINA'S Lionel Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or after beating last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo into second place in the poll for Europe's footballer of the year. 1 Dec 2009
Messi - a Rare Talent

Messi - a Rare Talent

When Pep Guardiola took over from Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona 18 months ago, Lionel Messi's favourite local steakhouse in the city's affluent Sarria-Sant Gervasi neighbourhood was right at the top of his 'to do' list. 1 Dec 2009
We Weren't Too Shabby - Xabi

We Weren't Too Shabby - Xabi

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso felt his team were unlucky to leave the Nou Camp empty-handed last night after creating the better chances in their 1-0 defeat to Barcelona in 'El Clasico'. 1 Dec 2009
Puyol Earns Pep Praise

Puyol Earns Pep Praise

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola saluted the performance of Carles Puyol after his side battled to a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in "El Clasico". 30 Nov 2009
Barca Quartet Lead Ballon D'or Race

Barca Quartet Lead Ballon D'or Race

FOUR players from Champions League winners Barcelona are among the 10 finalists in the running for the Ballon d'Or named today by France Football magazine. 30 Nov 2009
Barca Edge 'El Clasico'

Barca Edge 'El Clasico'

ZLATAN Ibrahimovic's superb second-half volley secured 10-man Barcelona a 1-0 victory over fierce rivals Real Madrid in 'El Clasico' at the Nou Camp this morning. 30 Nov 2009
Messi A Doubt For El Clasico

Messi A Doubt For El Clasico

BARCA coach Pep Guardiola is still sweating on the fitness of Lionel Messi ahead of tomorrow night's El Clasico with Real Madrid, but believes his side can win with or without the Argentina winger. 29 Nov 2009
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Key Battles

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Key Battles

WE look at the three key match-ups in Spain's 'Clasico' which could decide the result of the game. 28 Nov 2009
Ronaldo Relishing Barcelona Clash

Ronaldo Relishing Barcelona Clash

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to switch his focus to this weekend's mouthwatering 'El Clasico' with Barcelona having made his return to action against FC Zurich after almost two months out through injury. 27 Nov 2009
Abidal Hails Sparkling Barca Show

Abidal Hails Sparkling Barca Show

Barcelona full-back Eric Abidal claimed the impressive 2-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan was the team's best performance of the season. 26 Nov 2009
Mourinho Accepts Inter Were Second Best

Mourinho Accepts Inter Were Second Best

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho declared the result "completely right" after seeing his team usurped at the top of Champions League Group F thanks to a 2-0 defeat at Barcelona. 25 Nov 2009
Toure and Abidal Have Swine Flu

Toure and Abidal Have Swine Flu

BARCELONA have confirmed midfielder Yaya Toure has also contracted swine flu along with defender Eric Abidal. 21 Nov 2009
Barca Rejected Inter Bid for Messi

Barca Rejected Inter Bid for Messi

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has revealed that he rejected an attempt from Inter Milan to buy Lionel Messi this summer. 13 Nov 2009

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