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Messi Delighted With Barca U-Turn on Eto'0

Messi Delighted With Barca U-Turn on Eto'0

BARCELONA'S decision to keep hold of Samuel Eto'o has received the thumbs up from Lionel Messi, who believes the Cameroon international is a guarantee for goals. 17 Aug 2008
Eto'o Double Puts Barca on the Brink

Eto'o Double Puts Barca on the Brink

SAMUEL Eto'o put a summer of speculation over his future behind him to get Pep Guardiola's reign as Barcelona coach off to a winning start in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying-round clash with Wisla Krakow. 14 Aug 2008
Guardiola Puts Faith In Eto'o and Henry

Guardiola Puts Faith In Eto'o and Henry

SAMUEL Eto'o was rewarded for his impressive pre-season form on Tuesday when Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola reversed his decision to let the Cameroon international leave the club. 13 Aug 2008
Barca Yet to Decide Eto'O Future

Barca Yet to Decide Eto'O Future

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta claims Samuel Eto'o could still be at the Nou Camp next season. 8 Aug 2008
Clubs Lining Up for Eto'o Signature

Clubs Lining Up for Eto'o Signature

BARCELONA technical secretary Txiki Begiristain has revealed Samuel Eto'o is attracting interest from 'four or five big clubs'. 1 Aug 2008
Hleb Denies Criticism

Hleb Denies Criticism

BARCELONA new boy Alexander Hleb has denied calling former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas 'selfish' and insisted the Spain midfielder is one of his best friends. 27 Jul 2008
Lyon Reveal Eto'O Interest

Lyon Reveal Eto'O Interest

LYON have emerged as a possible destination for unwanted Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o after Les Gones president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed he had started talks with the Catalan club. 27 Jul 2008
A Messi Lesson For Scots

A Messi Lesson For Scots

LIONEL Messi claimed a hat-trick in a 5-1 win and stole the show as Dundee United became the second Scottish side this week to be handed a footballing lesson by Barcelona. 27 Jul 2008
Afa Chief Rejects Messi Proposal

Afa Chief Rejects Messi Proposal

ARGENTINIAN Football Association president Julio Grondona has rejected the notion Barcelona star Lionel Messi could join his nation's Olympic campaign part-way through. 26 Jul 2008
Barca Boss Tight-Lipped Over Duo

Barca Boss Tight-Lipped Over Duo

JOSEP Guardiola has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Barcelona with Barclays Premier League stars Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Adebayor. 25 Jul 2008
Barca Warned Over Messi

Barca Warned Over Messi

BARCELONA star Lionel Messi could be suspended if the Spanish giants prevent him from playing for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics next month. 20 Jul 2008
Barcelona-Bound Henrique Thanks Palmeiras

Barcelona-Bound Henrique Thanks Palmeiras

BRAZILIAN defender Henrique has bid farewell to his Palmeiras team-mates before he travels to Spain on Sunday to complete his move to Barcelona. 18 Jul 2008
Laporta to Remain As Barca President

Laporta to Remain As Barca President

BARECELONA president Joan Laporta has survived a vote of confidence and will remain in office until 2010. 7 Jul 2008
Barca Unwilling to Free Messi

Barca Unwilling to Free Messi

BARCELONA are still hoping to prevent Lionel Messi from playing for Argentina in Beijing, says sporting director Txiki Begiristain. 5 Jul 2008
Alves Move on Verge of Completion

Alves Move on Verge of Completion

SEVILLA president Jose Maria Del Nido has confirmed the transfer of Daniel Alves to Barcelona is set to be completed next week. 29 Jun 2008
Teixeira Blasts Barca

Teixeira Blasts Barca

BRAZILIAN Football Confederation president Ricardo Teixeira has hit out at Barcelona for their handling of Ronaldinho, and reiterated his desire to have the player at this summer's Olympics. 28 Jun 2008