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20 January 2016

I Can't Play For Another Club In Europe, Neymar Is My Heir - Lionel Messi

Shining star, Lionel Messi expressed some views in an interview with France football where he stated that he can't play for another club in Europe and that Neymar will be his heir.

As sharp as ever: "I'm in much better shape than in previous years. I had injuries in 2013 and 2014 that meant I wasn't at the top of my game, whereas now I am. I feel I'm back at the level I was at three or four seasons ago".

Neymar, his heir: "Neymar will win the Ballon d'Or one day because he has all the tools to do so. He's a top-class player and he'll go as far as he wants to. He's fast, technically gifted and has the skill to take on people one-on-one".

02 January 2016

Espanyol vs Barcelona Preview: Head To Head, Match Facts & Statistics

The last time Espanyol won against Barcelona in La Liga at home was on January 2007 (3-1 at Olímpico de Montjuic).

The last three la Liga games between these two teams at Power8Stadium have seen an Espanyol player being sent off.

Leo Messi's debut was at Espanyol on October 16th 2004, age 17 and 114 days, the youngest player at the time to make his debut for Barcelona.

27 December 2015

Globe Soccer Awards: Lionel Messi Wins Year 2015 Best Player Award

Lionel Messi, Bartomeu and Barcelona were the big winners at the 2015 Globe Soccer Awards after the Argentine out shined his arch rival to pick the award from him.

The Argentina captain beat off competition from last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to be named Best Player of the Year.

"Obviously I am very happy to be here and delighted to win this award but as always, the most important thing is the collective, the team," Messi said after receiving the award on Sunday.

21 December 2015

Barcelona Will Slaughter Arsenal - Oma Akatugba

Oma Akatugba is at it again. After predicting failure for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Group stage last match against Olympiacos the out spoken sports presenter has come out again to nail the Gunners.

Oma has said Barcelona will slaughter Arsenal. Most Arsenal fans won't like this at all and some will want to ask Oma to keep quite after his prediction of Arsenal falling out of the Champions League failed when the red Londoners fired three goals to proceed to the last 16.

Should Oma keep quite over his predictions when it has to do with Arsenal? That's a question for you to answer.

Arsenal Will Beat Manchester City, No Barca Fear - Mesut Ozil

German footballer Mesut Ozil sees Arsenal picking all three points against Manchester City in tonight's clash.

Ozil who is in super form also insisted that the Gunners have what it takes to stand the test of time against Barcelona in the Champions League.

20 December 2015

Barcelona 3-0 River Plate: Suarez, Messi Fires Barca To Club World Cup Triumph

Luis Suarez hit the net twice while Lionel Messi had struck a goal earlier to disorganize the impressive Argentines.

The Argentine giants were the stronger side in the first half, pressing Barca and keeping them under pressure in an energetic start.

But Lionel Messi opened the scoring before half-time and the Spanish and European champions never looked back.

12 December 2015

Barcelona 2-2 Deportivo: Visitors Hit Two Late Goals To Earn Draw At Camp Nou

After Messi and Rakitic scored on home soil for Barca it looked sealed for a victory but the visitors stunned the players and fans after scoring two late goals in the 77th & 86th minutes to share the spoils.

History repeated itself as Deportivo came back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Barcelona at the Camp Nou, spoiling Barcelona’s Club World Cup send-off.

In last season’s fixture between the two teams at the Camp Nou, coming in the final week of the season, Barcelona jumped out to a two-goal lead only to see Deportivo rally late with two goals to claim a precious point that kept them in the first division.

09 December 2015

Bayern Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona: Watch The Goals & Higlights

              

Bayern Leverkusen vs Barcelona Preview: Head To Head, Facts & Statistics

The last six Champions League matches played between these two teams have all been won by Barcelona.

Leverkusen have claimed a home Champions League victory over Barcelona however (2-1 in September 2001).

The German club have only lost one of their last six home Champions League games (W4 D1); scoring four goals in successive home matches heading into this one.

08 December 2015

Transfer News: Manchester United To Make World Record Bid For Neymar

United are obsessed about signing Neymar. If reports coming out of Nou Camp are to be followed then United may grab Neymar with a world record fee. Barca president recently said the La liga giant won't be able to keep the trio of Messi, Suarez and Neymar due to financial concerns. Possibilities of signing Neymar in January will never happen, my opinion. 

Manchester United are set to launch a massive £143.9 million bid for Barcelona superstar Neymar in January, according to Fichajes.

The Red Devils have long been linked with a move for the Brazil international, who has been named among the top three candidates to win the Ballon d'Or alongside Barca team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

07 December 2015

Valencia Sends Condolence Message To Family Of Fan Who Died At The Mestalla

Los Che have announced the shock death of a fan who died after collapsing during the jubilation of Valencia' late equalizer against Barcelona at Mestalla. It's an unfortunate incident and the club have expressed their condolence to the family involved.

Valencia have confirmed that a supporter has passed away after he collapsed celebrating their late equaliser against Barcelona in a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Santi Mina netted in the 86th minute to level proceedings against La Liga leaders Barca at the Mestalla, as new Valencia head coach Gary Neville watched on from the stands with brother Phil in temporary charge.

01 December 2015

LA Liga: Lionel Messi Wins Best Player & Striker Award

Despite the fact that Ronaldo was the highest goal scorer in La liga Lionel Messi was voted has the best striker, many will certainly question that award. Messi also won the best player in the league award. Congrats..

Player of the Year and Striker of the Year went to Leo Messi, the FC Barcelona star who played a pivotal role in the Catalans' success last season.

The Argentine beat world-class players of the calibre of Luis Suárez and Cristiano Ronaldo, who was the league's top scorer last season, to be named Striker of the Year.

27 November 2015

Manchester City Set To Offer Messi €1.1m Per Week In Crazy Mega Deal

The SUN claims Manchester City are willing to enter a crazy deal to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in a deal that might See him earn €1.1m in a week. If this deal breaks through it will change the story of football forever.

Manchester City would be willing to offer Barcelona 170 million euros for Lionel Messi, who they would offer 1.1m euros a week in wages. The move would see the Argentine link up with his former coach Pep Guardiola at the Premier League club.

According to 'The Sun', City will offer Messi a deal worth 56.8 million euros a year. Representatives from the English club have met with the player's agent several times and they believe that the Argentine, who is out of contract at Barcelona in June 2018, would be willing to move to the Premier League next season.

25 November 2015

Pep Guardiola Is Not A Man - Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimovic was signed by Guardiola from Inter Milan to Barcelona but the top player and coach had a major fall out which made the big money move last for only one season. Since that fall out Zlatan hasn't hidden his dislike for Pep and it seems the hatred is still on.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent further barbs in Pep Guardiola's direction during a wide-ranging interview with CNN.

Ibrahimovic has claimed numerous major honours across the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France since leaving Sweden 14 years ago, although he does not reserve much affection for his former Barcelona boss Guardiola.

24 November 2015

Barcelona 6-1 Roma: Watch The Goals & Highlights

              

Barcelona vs Roma Preview: All The Facts & Statistics You Need To Know

Defending champions Barcelona will look to tie up qualification for the Uefa Champions League last 16 for the 12th season running when they host Roma on matchday five.

Form guide (all competitions, most recent first)
Barcelona: WWWWDW
Roma: DWWLWW

Barcelona will advance as Group E winners with a draw, and will still qualify if they lose and Bayer 04 Leverkusen drop points against FC BATE Borisov in the section's other game.

23 November 2015

Ronaldo Has A Big Personality & Is Too Much In The Limelight - Dani Alves

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most sought after person in football on the social media and even some of his arch enemies now believe the 3 times world footballer of the year has a very big personality and that he over gets media attention.

Dani Alves discussed the thrashing of Real Madrid at the press conference building up to the game against Roma.

"Our spirits are soaring after winning the 'Clásico'. It's always a very tough match. When you win it, you come away with the feeling that you're doing a good job. We played incredibly in every department", the Brazilian full-back noted.