Mascherano signs for FC BarcelonaAfter months of rumours linking Javier Mascherano with FC Barcelona, Liverpool defensive midfielder finally signed for the Catalan giants. Argentinian international is expected to seal a 4 year deal with Barca and join Word player of the year Lionel Messi who was a big advocate of the transfer. Mascherano is expected to say goodbye to [...]
FC Barcelona signs Villa!FC Barcelona completed the signing of one of the best strikers in the World – David Villa. After being inches away from signing him last summer Barca finally completed their long wished target and added the Spanish international to their squad list. Reported fee is 40 million euros with David Villa signing a 4 year [...]
Barca interested in HazardAccording to French media, Belgian international, Eden Hazard (19), is being followed by Spanish champions, FC Barcelona. Lille midfielder is already on shopping list of various clubs and Real Madrid are also looking to add him to their squad for next season following Zinedine Zidane’s praises. Should Hazard be allowed to leave Lille will be [...]
FC Barcelona wins La Liga!After a long and exhausting season where they were pushed to their limits by their rivals from Madrid, FC Barcelona have finally won the title. It took no less than 99 points for Pep Guardiola’s men to complete the feat in what will be remembered as another record breaking season. During celebrations Guardiola apologized to the fans [...]
Villa could join Barca next weekValencia striker, David Villa, is one of the most sought after players this year. Spanish club is having problems dealing with their debt and will be looking to offload their main asset this summer. According to Catalan news daily Sport, David Villa could sign for FC Barcelona as soon as next week as the two [...]
Fabregas will only leave Arsenal for BarcaDuring his visit to Spain, Arsenal playmaker and Spanish international, Cesc Fabregas, revealed that should he leave Arsenal he will only consider signing for Barcelona. Last summer, both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona were linked heavily with the midfielder but Arsenal’s captain opted to day for another year with the Gunners. This year, however, it [...]
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Iniesta returns to trainingFC Barcelona midfielder and Spanish international, Andres Iniesta, has eturned to training after being sidelined for a month. News comes in a perfect time for Barcelona as Xavi Hernandez picked up suspension in the match in Seville and won’t be able to play in La Liga’s last round. Barca will have a day off on [...]
Barca travels to Seville for league deciderFC Barcelona coach, Josep Guardiola, called on all his 1st team players to make a trip to Seville for what many consider to be a league decider. Barca will have to do without their creative midfielder Andres Iniesta and first choice central back – Gerard Pique. Should the Catalans slip and drop points it would [...]
New York pondering Henry moveErik Stover, New York Red Bull director, claims that they are yet to decide whether to make a move for signing FC Barcelona’s forward and French international, Thierry Henry. Thierry Henry has been linked with a move to US over past 2 years and New York was the club that were considered front-runners for the Frenchman’s signature. [...]
Pulis plans to involve Gudjohnsen in Stoke’s clash with Villa
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Stoke boss Tony Pulis plans to involve new signing Eidur Gudjohnsen either from the bench or in the starting eleven against Aston Villa.
The Iceland striker moved to the Britannia Stadium from Monaco on a one-year deal on summer transfer deadline day.
Gudjohnsen and Pulis have both previously confessed that, having missed pre-season, there is a lack of match fitness and that made the former Bolton, Chelsea, Barcelona and Tottenham player a doubt for the arrival of Villa on 13th September.
"Although Eidur has a bit of catching up to do, he is a fantastic professional," the Stoke boss told his club's official website.
"You have to be to play at the highest level and enjoy the success he has achieved.
"It will depend on the amount of work we can do with him which will determine whether he starts the Villa match or whether we put him on the bench."
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Arsenal captain Cesc: Barcelona did everything to sign me
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has spoken of Barcelona's public pursuit of him over the summer.
Cesc says there was no way he was going to go against Arsenal after they asked him to stay.
"Barcelona made every effort to sign me, but Arsenal had told me to stay, which in no way I was going to refuse, and in the end I had to stay," Cesc told Publico.
On his future, Cesc added: "What happens in the future? we'll see," he added. "I do not think of anything because if I think of the future it would not let me focus on the present and I would have a bad year."
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Ex-Arsenal No1 Lukic: Wenger has keeper transfer plans all wrong
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Former Arsenal No1 John Lukic says Arsene Wenger's team could be found out after failing to sign a new goalkeeper.
Lukic fears Wenger has his keeper priorities all wrong.
He explained to the Sunday Mirror: “There’s an old saying that you don’t win the championship with a bad goalie. I’m not saying Manuel Almunia is bad – but the really top keepers do win games for you.
“The game fans won’t remember is the home match where the opposition got through once and the goalie made a critical save. That save affects the balance of the game, and could win the three points that make you champions.
“I joined Arsenal in 1983 and left in 1990 when David arrived. So between us we spent around 20 years as the Arsenal goalie. How many keepers have been used since David (Seaman) moved on in 2003?”
Lukic went on: “The pursuit of a veteran like Schwarzer suggests that Arsene does still believe his long-term goalie will emerge from inside the club.
“He’s looking for a short-term fix, with Lukasz Fabianski or Wojciech Szczesny eventually taking over.
“You have to be absolutely convinced that the youngster is good enough to do that.
“Given that Arsenal haven’t won a trophy for five years do you really want to be working on a development programme?
“Personally, I’d look for a goalie in his late twenties with a proven track record and put him straight into the team.
“Pepe Reina at Liverpool is an interesting one. The dust hasn’t settled at Anfield yet and he would be a great capture for Arsenal. He’s in the right age group, knows the Premier League, and has a wealth of experience.
“I’d also look at Inter Milan’s Julio Cesar and Victor Valdes at Barcelona.
“Getting either of them may be a tall order, but you have to check out any potential availability and the status of their contracts.
“The key is for Arsenal to find the best man, get him in their team and nail the position down for years.”
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Barcelona must pay Ibra agent €1M-a-year for next four years
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It's been revealed Barcelona must pay the agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic €1 million a season for the next four years.
Marca says as part of the deal that took Ibra to Barca last summer, it was agreed Raiola would be paid 10 per cent of the player's €12 million salary.
Even though he joined AC Milan last week, a clause in Ibra's Barca contract stated Raiola would not be paid for the length of the deal only if the player unilaterally broke the agreement.
The wash up is that Raiola will be paid €1 million a year for the next four years by the Spanish champs.
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Agent: Ibrahimovic became a zombie at Barcelona
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The agent of AC Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he turned into a "zombie" at Barcelona.
Mino Raiola managed to get Ibra a move back to Italy with Milan last week.
He said: “At Barcelona, Ibra was about to become a zombie. Pep Guardiola didn’t consider him at all and he had his back against the wall.
“We left because Milan have given that joy back to Zlatan. In all honesty, we don’t know the reasons behind the breakdown of the rapport with Guardiola. That’s the truth.
“All of a sudden the situation changed and at that stage it was crucial to consider a different future.”
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Daniel Alves: Ibrahimovic should have fought harder at Barcelona
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Daniel Alves says Zlatan Ibrahimovic should have fought harder for a place in Barcelona's team.
Ibra left the club last week for AC Milan.
"Perhaps 'Ibra' lacked patience, maybe he did not fit in our team and our game system and did not wait long enough to adapt," Alves told El Mundo Deportivo.
"He might have been hurt by a situation which he lived, but I saw nothing make him angry. But he has a temper and you have to respect the decisions taken."
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Laporta defends lavish Barcelona spending
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has defended the spending during his reign.
Laporta has been criticised for his lavish spending.
But he said: “I wanted to make life comfortable for the players. We are well aware of everything that was done. They talk about the gifts that we bought players, and the awards they received for winning, but the titles are appreciated.
“It was a matter of respect for the professionals who did a very good job. We tried to make life comfortable for all players, because they earned it.”
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Del Bosque says Ballon d’Or should go to either of Barcelona duo Xavi, Iniesta
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says this year's Ballon d'Or should go to a world champion.
Del Bosque insists either of Barcelona pair Xavi or Andres Iniesta deserve to collect the gong.
"Do they deserve the Ballon d'Or? None of us here doubt this. They are both the best in the world," Del Bosque said.
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Pato welcomes new AC Milan teammates Ibrahimovic, Robinho
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Alexandre Pato has welcomed new AC Milan teammates Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Rossoneri have always looked to Brazilians and added to the list with the deadline day transfer from Manchester City.
“I am very happy that Robinho is joining us, even if we haven’t yet talked about Milan,” said Pato on international duty.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic also arrived from Barcelona, joining Ronaldinho and Pippo Inzaghi.
“Competition is not a problem, as we must all give our absolute best this season,” continued Pato.
“We are a great squad and will try to go all the way both in Serie A and the Champions League.”
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AC Milan signing Robinho: Barcelona wanted me
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AC Milan signing Robinho admits Barcelona also wanted to sign him.
Robinho was a transfer deadline day arrival at San Siro, but he was originally set to replace rather than partner Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
He said: “It’s true that Barcelona were asking for me. With Milan we understood each other right away and I feel at home, thanks in part to the many Brazilians who are already here.
“We have such a strong side and in attack we’re amazing. I would very much like to play the Champions League Final against Barcelona.
“We’ve got to try to win every competition that we take part in.”
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Barcelona keeper Valdes has dig: Mourinho will sell a lot of newspapers
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Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes says Jose Mourinho will be good for the media - but whether that will be enough for Real Madrid remains to be seen.
Mourinho is already dominating the Spanish sports media this season.
And Valdes told Cadena COPE: “He will give you much to talk about, and will sell a lot of papers. The press are beginning to know him.
“But the thing that is important is what happens in between. Football is 11 against 11 on the field, and nothing more.”
Valdes also added that, similar to last season, he fully expects Real Madrid to be challenging for the league title until the final day of the season, adding: “Real Madrid have a good team, good players and will fight until the end.
“Barcelona’s philosophy remains to play a positive game, and hopefully the great results will continue. We will see, the season has just started.”
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Liverpool icon Thommo: Scrub Mascherano from our history books
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Liverpool icon Phil Thompson wants Javier Mascherano to be "scrubbed from the club's history books"!
In his column for the Liverpool Echo, Thommo wrote: "Mascherano completed his move to Barcelona and the least said about him the better. After he refused to play against City, I don’t want to even remember Mascherano as a Liverpool player. He should be scrubbed from the club’s history books.
"I said last week the club had to stand their ground and ensure he didn’t go on the cheap. By agreeing a deal that could be worth £22million I think they did that. But the way Mascherano conducted himself highlighted everything that’s wrong about some modern day professionals."
Today is a big day for Liverpool, with Anfield to host Everton for Jamie Carragher's testimonial.
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Ibrahimovic snubbed Man City as not ready to mount serious challenge for honours
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AC Milan new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic hinted he turned a possible move to Manchester City during the transfer window.
City were reported to be interested in signing the Swede after Barcelona made it clear they were willing to offload the forward.
However, Ibrahimovic has revealed he was not interested in a move to City as he does not feel they are ready yet to challenge for major honours unlike Milan.
"City must fight Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal - sides which took years to build," said Ibrahimovic.
"City are still a side for the future. I chose Milan because they are a team that can win prizes now.
"City can wait for the future but I can't."
Ibrahimovic insists he had no choice but to leave Barcelona after falling out of favour with coach Pep Guardiola.
"The problems began in March. I asked for an explanation, but he did not give it to me," added Ibrahimovic.
"I couldn't take it. I had no choice but to find a new place of work and I was lucky to go to a club like Milan.
"I will soon be 29 years old and cannot afford to lose a year sitting on the bench and watching the weather. I saw what happened last season with Thierry Henry."
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Carragher: Mascherano will regret manner of Liverpool exit
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Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher admits he was disappointed with the behaviour of Javier Mascherano over his move to Barcelona.
Reports suggested that he refused to play in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, which would have turned out to be his final game for the Reds.
Mascherano later denied the claims, insisting that he had spoken to manager Roy Hodgson and they both agreed he was not 'right to play'.
Carragher nevertheless believes his former team-mate will have regrets about the way his exit from Liverpool came about.
"Mascherano was great for Liverpool for three or four years and it was a privilege to play with him," said the defender. "But he let himself down badly and that left a bad taste in the mouth.
"If he'd played in that match he would have got a great send-off and it all would have been fine.
"But he ruined that and I think he'll regret it."
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Real Madrid boss Mourinho writes off Arsenal Champions League chances
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has wrote off Arsenal's Champions League chances.
Mourinho said he thought only seven clubs have a chance of winning European football's premier competition – and Ars?ne Wenger's team were not among them.
He listed his own side, Real Madrid, among the potential winners along with Barcelona, Internazionale, Milan, Chelsea, Manchester United and last season's runners-up Bayern Munich.
"One of these will win," he said. "There could be a surprise like Lyon in the semi-finals last season, maybe Roma, Arsenal, Tottenham or Benfica but it's difficult."
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Barcelona Consider New Deal For Sergio Busquets - Report
Barcelona are set to reward Sergio Busquets with improved contract.
Xavi: Javier Mascherano Will Make Barcelona Better
Javier Mascherano will make Barcelona a better team, insists Blaugrana playmaker Xavi.
Sir Alex Ferguson Was Like A Second Father To Me At Manchester United - Barcelona Defender Gerard Pique
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was like 'a second father'.
Barcelona Set To Offer Daniel Alves Contract Extension - Report
Dani Alves' good form at Barcelona will be rewarded with a new deal at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona Utility Man Adriano Hopes For A Season Of "Many Joys"
Adriano hoping to experience "many joys" this season with Barcelona.
Arsenal Legend John Lukic: Arsene Wenger Should Have Bought Liverpool's Pepe Reina, Inter's Julio Cesar or Victor Valdes From Barcelona
George Graham also questions logic behind Mark Schwarzer pursuit
Andres Iniesta & Xavi Are The Best In The World & Deserve The FIFA Ballon D'Or - Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente Del Bosque says he would give the Ballon d'Or to both Andres Iniesta & Xavi.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Was Not Patient With Barcelona - Dani Alves
Dani Alves has said Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a misfit at Barcelona.
Barcelona Did Everything To Sign Me, But I'm Focussed On Arsenal - Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas says he is in optimum relations with Arsenal as he defers talk on Barcelona.
Milan Are On A Par With Barcelona & Can Win The Champions League - Robinho
Robinho has said Milan can beat anyone because they are as good as the Spanish giants.
Cesc Fabregas In Final Season At Arsenal Before He Joins Barcelona - Spanish Press
Cesc Fabregas will quit Arsenal to join Barcelona next summer, according to the Spanish press.
Panathinaikos Coach Nikos Nioplias: I Know How To Hurt Barcelona
Panathinaikos coach Nikos Nioplias believes he knows how to hurt Barcelona, and brands Lionel Messi an 'alien'.
Barcelona's Javier Mascherano 'Let Himself Down Badly' With Handling Of Liverpool Exit - Jamie Carragher
New Barca man will regret the way his Anfield spell ended...
Joan Laporta: I Tried To Make Barcelona Players Comfortable During Presidency
Joan Laporta says spending at Barcelona was done "to make the players feel comfortble".
Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho Will Sell Plenty Of Newspapers In Spain - Barcelona Keeper Victor Valdes
Victor Valdes reckons Jose Mourinho's arrival at Real Madrid will give the press plenty of talking points.
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The legendary Italian goal-getter was chosen as your favourite goalscorer last weekend.
