ALL POSTS TAGGED "Barcelona - Page 137"

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/ 6251 days ago

Can FC Barcelona Prevent Another All-English Final?

On paper, FC Barcelona could be the world's most formidable attacking side. Messi, Henry, Eto'o, Xavi, Alves, Iniesta, Abidal. Some of the most prestigious names in world football and are among the great wealth of talent in Barcelona's ranks. They have been a dominating force this season with 24 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, […]

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/ 6268 days ago

Do Liverpool Really Want Eto'o?

The rumors have begun to churn: Benitez wants to go after Samuel Eto'o in the summer. The Barcelona striker has already scored 25 goals in 27 matches for his club this season, but could the Camaroon international find a place at Liverpool? With Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard both in great form and leading the […]

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/ 6274 days ago

Cruyff Doesn't "Know Construction", Florentino Doesn't "Know Football"

Former Barca star and coach Johan Cruyff (Photobucket) "I can imagine that he is not going to be involved in football matters. I don't know about construction and he doesn't know about football. It is obvious." In an interview with Cuatro, Johan Cruyff came up with yet another witty line when it came to criticizing […]

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/ 6275 days ago

Product Review- 2008/09 Barcelona Jersey

La Gent Blaugrana are once again following their “Unconditional Love” this season as they try to come back from two consecutive down years and obtain possible historic Spanish treble. The Nike Barcelona Long Sleeve Home Jersey for 2008-2009 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing jerseys in recent years and is most reminiscent of the […]

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/ 6277 days ago

Barca-Bayern Storylines Give Spice To Matchup

It didn't send boots aquaking in Catalunya, but it is a team to respect based on their precedent. If there is one demon they will have to overcome in order to get to that historic treble, they will have to do so against a side that they have never beaten. Never Beaten Bayern In four […]

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/ 6279 days ago

Spanish Teams Have Tough Road To UCL Final

On Friday, the Champions League Quarterfinal draw was revealed and La Liga teams were given a difficult path towards an all-Spain final. Futbol Club Barcelona FC Barcelona who are chasing a historic treble will face Bayern Munich in the quarters and if they can get past the German super club than they will face either […]

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/ 6279 days ago

European Draw For Bundesliga Clubs

In the Champion's League, Bayern Munich drew Barcelona in the most intriguing clash of the quarter finals. The former champions of the competition will square off April 8th at Camp Nou and April 14th at the Allianz. The winner will subjected to watching the footage of another dire Liverpool/Chelsea clash and if they don't commit […]

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/ 6281 days ago

The European Super League Raises Its Ugly Head Once More

Where does this idea of a European Super League keep coming from? Scratch that, WE know where the idea comes from, The European Club Association, the collective of 135 clubs dotted around Europe, keeps trying to push for this dreadful idea to come into fruition. I can't think of anything I'd rather watch less than […]

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/ 6296 days ago

FCB Miami: South Florida Soccer Fans Dreams Are Dashed

Today's announcement by Major League Soccer that Miami will not be one of the expansion teams was yet another kick in the teeth for soccer aficionados in South Florida. Consider the following facts: When Dolphin Stadium (then called Joe Robbie Stadium) was opened in 1987, it was purposefully designed with a wider than usual playing […]

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/ 6321 days ago

Del Bosque Names Squad For England Friendly

Vicente del Bosque has named his squad for the February 11th friendly versus England in Sevilla. Barcelona players Gerard Piqué & Sergi Busquets got their 1st ever call up for La Furia. Piqué was called up to provide cover in case Valencia's Raúl Albiol & Barca's Carles Puyol are not fit. Busquets replaces injured Arsenal midfielder, Cesc […]

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/ 6338 days ago

Manchester City Left Broken Hearted By Kaka

So it's all off then, Kaka has shunned the millions on offer to switch the San Siro for Eastlands, turned his back on an alleged £500,000 a week ( A measly take home salary of £260,000 per week after tax) and declared his love for AC Milan. Am I surprised? A little bit, but it's certainly reaffirmed […]

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/ 6349 days ago

Messi's Coronation

As a Barcelona supporter, it was great to see Lionel Messi put a hat trick on Atletico Madrid in the 1st leg of their Round of 16 Copa Del Rey tie at the Vicente Calderon. It was a performance that the Spanish & Catalan media were gushing over especially since it was against a Champions […]

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/ 6351 days ago

Defoe Joins The Boomerang Gang

When Jermain Defoe rejoined Tottenham yesterday, he became the newest member of an extremely unique club that has seen it's membership dwindle over the last few seasons. Very few players rejoin a club they used to play for whilst at the peak of their powers but Defoe returns to Tottenham with his best years ahead […]

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/ 6372 days ago

Casillas Stops Eto'o- For Malaria

On Saturday, one of the biggest rivalries in the world was played. One of the subplots of this drama came in with 20 minutes left and Iker Casillas denied Samuel Eto'o from scoring on a penalty kick. A few minutes later, the Cameroonian got his revenge and opened the scoring on route to victory. Three […]

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/ 6374 days ago

Miami Barcelonistas Celebrate

There is no doubt that football is the passion of billions. In the US, these are starting to sprout all over the country. Team like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Everton, Liverpool, Boca Juniors and other have groups of fans or penyas that bring help fans continue to follow their passion for the game and […]