FC Barcelona reach agreement with Liverpool for Mascherano

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Well the long talked about signing of Liverpool and Argentina national Javier Mascherano has finally come to an end as an agreement for the transfer of the defensive midfielder has been reached. Mascherano will receive a four year contract with the club for a reported 5.5 million euros a season. On Monday the 26 year [...]

FC Barcelona overcome first leg deficit to win 2010 Spanish Super Cup

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Pep Guardiola fielded a strong front line on Saturday night which included Pedro, Messi and Bojan in an effort to overcome the 3-1 hole the team dug themselves a week prior in Sevilla. In front of new club president Sandro Rosell Barcelona got off to a quick start just 13 minutes in when they went [...]

Barcelona turn down loan deal with Deportivo for youngster Muniesa

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

On Monday FC Barcelona announced that Deportivo La Coruna’s bid for 18 year old defender Marc Muniesa had been declined. Deportivo were looking to secure the Barça B product in order to fill a need in the backfield after the departure of Luis Filipe to Atletico Madrid. Barça technical secretary Narcis Julia told Sport “the [...]

FC Barcelona drop first leg of Spanish Super Cup at Sevilla (3-1)

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

  Ibrahimovic 20′ Fabiano 62′ Kanoute 73′, 82′

Manchester City make 116 million euro offer for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Friday, August 13th, 2010

This morning UK newspaper “The Sun” is reporting that Manchester City, in their bid to become the next “super club” will make an offer to FC Barcelona for the services of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to the reports City owner Zayed Al Nahyan has contacted the players agent with the financial terms of the four year [...]

Guardiola welcomes his eight Spanish Nationals back to the squad including newly signed Villa

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Today marked the first day of training for FC Barcelona with a full squad following the arrival of the eight Spanish National players returning to Esportiva Ciutat. For David Villa it was the first time he had stepped onto the training pitch with his new teammates. Though all eight successfully completed training on Thursday it [...]

Barcelona keeper Jose Pinto injured in practice, may be unavailable against Sevilla

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Pep Guardiola already had to field a small squad on Saturday against Sevilla in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup due to international friendlies but now things may have just become even more difficult. During the later training session on Wednesday evening backup goalkeeper Jose Pinto felt a sting in his right leg [...]

FC Barcelona end Asia tour with a 0-3 win over Guoan

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Goals: Roberto 10′ Nolito 13′ Ibrahimovic 90′

FC Barcelona defeat K-League All Stars (2-5)

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Goals: Ibrahimovic 6′ Messi 43′, 45′+1′ Sanchez 81′ Soriano 83′

FC Barcelona Asia Tour Schedule

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Monday, 2 August 11:30 – Arrival at Seoul airport 14:30 – Press conference and presentation of the game in Seoul 19:00 – Training session Tuesday, 3 August 10:00 – Training at Bucheon Stadium 11:30 – Ibrahimovic takes part in an event with Nike fans 12:00 – Messi and members of the party take part in [...]