Tag Archive | "Barcelona"
Barcelonas 1st (of possible 3) season 2008-2009 trophys secured!
Barcelona has salvaged the first Glass of three this season: Copa del Rey. Team's 25th Spanish Cup gold through the ages.
Continue reading...Why Athletic Bilbao Can Win the Copa Del Rey
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
“We are going to surprise Barcelona and we are going to win this final.” This confident statement wasn’t from the mouth of a drunk Basque fisherman in a Bilbao bar. Or one of the 20,000 fans who watched their teams final training session at San Mames. It was spouted by in form Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando [...]
Continue reading...Tevez teaser
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
We’re approaching the time of the year when the press goes into overdrive to mix up as many stories as possible. Without any matches the football pages have to be filled somehow. And, of course, one club who will feature in this column on a daily basis are Manchester City. This summer’s mini transfer saga looks set [...]
Continue reading...Florentino Pérez next president of Real Madrid?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
On Thursday 14 May, Florentino Pérez is expected to break the silence and tell the world that he is once again a candidate of the presidency of Real Madrid.
Continue reading...Transfer Rumors (11 May 09): Spurs enter race for Manchester United’s Tevez, Arsenal want Russian striker Pogrebnyak, Valencia’s Silva in Juventus negotiations, and more
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
It’s a new week, and we’ve got a fresh batch of transfer news and rumors from around Europe. We’ve got tidbits from England, Italy, and Germany in today’s roundup, with names big, medium, and small all being linked with moves from here to there. England Tottenham Enter Race for Tevez Tottenham have joined the queue of teams [...]
Continue reading...Transfer Rumors (10 May 09) – Liverpool to sign Eredivisie star Pranjic, Celtic target Newcastle’s Owen, Barcelona star Xavi staying put, and more
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Another day, another several notable names linked with moves as the start of the summer transfer window edges closer by the day. Which rumors are worth buying, and which would should you throw out with the weekend trash? England Liverpool’s Alonso a Manchester City Target? Manchester City are set to make a bid for Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso, [...]
Continue reading...Chelsea vs Barcelona: The Best Argument for Video Replay This Side of Vicarage Road
Thursday, May 7, 2009
“Football defeated anti-football,” raved the Catalan press on Wednesday night. “Pain and recrimination,” cried the English. In one of the most bizarre Champions League matches in recent memory, Barcelona managed to draw 1-1 with Chelsea and advance to the final in Rome on the away goals rule. The ninety-six minute stomach churner began with promising play [...]
Continue reading...Chelsea v Barcelona – Goals and Videos
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
A freak goal from Essien’s left foot that even had the neutrals out of their seats, 80 minutes of drudgery, 3 contentious calls that could have gone for Chelsea, one incorrect red card against Barcelona, incessant diving from Drogba and Anelka, and then a beauty off Iniesta’s foot. People will remember the end of the game [...]
Continue reading...Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 6 May 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Chelsea (Essien 9′) 1-1 Barcelona (Iniesta 90′ + 3) (Barcelona win 1-1 on Aggregate on Away Goals Rule) Stadium: Stamford Bridge, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Semifinals, Leg #2 Date: 6 May 2009 Kickoff: 18:45 GMT, 14:45 EST Barcelona pulled off a great escape and eliminated Chelsea to advance to the Champions League Final! Soccerlens brought you the action [...]
Continue reading...Guardiola’s Gauntlet: Should Barca go for the win at the Bernabéu?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Guus Hiddink probably boarded his teams’ private jet back to London feeling pretty satisfied with his players and with himself. The last team to walk away from the Camp Nou with a 0-0 result was Manchester United, under the same Champions League semi-final circumstances, just over a year ago. His team face Fulham in the [...]
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