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Thursday 20 November 2014

Messi's 18 goals in Sevilla

Leo Messi has beaten 18 times the goal for Sevilla FC, FC Barcelona's next opponents in the league. The Argentine striker has scored 15 goals for Sevilla in the 16 league games he has played against the Andalusian side. The other three were in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup.
Sevilla is the third preferred formation of Messi, because in the league, has scored 17 Leo Atletico Madrid and Osasuna. What is behind Valencia, who have conceded 15 goals from Argentine. In total, Messi already has 250 goals in the National League Championship.

Last season, Messi scored a goal against Sevilla at the Camp Nou and two in the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium tour. In both cases he won the FC Barcelona.

FC Barcelona Training: Luis Enrique gets effective

Internationals played for their country on Tuesday have been this morning under the command of Luis Enrique yesterday after enjoying a day of rest granted by the Spaniard. Thus, the technician was able to start preparing the clash against Sevilla this weekend with all the players of the first team and Munir, the subsidiary.

Andres Iniesta is still in the final stages of recovery from the hamstring injury in the soleus of the right leg and has trained without medical clearance, like Mathieu and Rafinha. The Brazilian, who left his concentration selection with a contraction in the rectus femoris of the right thigh takes two days to stop working out with the group and could receive medical clearance in time for the match against Sevilla.

Martinez replaces Munuera Clos Gomez at the Barcelona-Sevilla

Valencia's Juan Martinez Munuera referee will replace the Aragonese Carlos Clos Gomez through injury in the match the next day of the Premier League will face Barcelona and Sevilla, as confirmed by the Referee Technical Committee (CTR.)

The event corresponding to the twelfth day of First Division will be held on Saturday 22 at 20.00 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Bartomeu called Jorge Messi broadcast and mutual trust

Jorge Messi clarified many of the doubts that were projected on the continuity of his son Leo at the club, following an interview with Barca crack the Argentine newspaper Ole, the content was broadcast 24 hours earlier, causing a general commotion. The president of the club, Josep Maria Bartomeu, reacted immediately and wanted to know firsthand the same Tuesday how Leo felt. So he phoned his father, who gave you reassurance about the will of the player and his commitment to the club. In turn, Bartomeu reiterated the full conviction of the FC Barcelona Leo.
In parallel, told La Vanguardia, the father of '10' denied that Leo intends to leave the club and said he is "happy". "Today there is nothing. The thought is to stay here, "he said said while the interpretations that have been given to the words of Leo explains that" as people read between the lines, is exaggerated. "
Jorge Messi was referring to statements made to Leo 'Olé' in which, among other things, said that "Barca always" stay, "but to sometimes not everything happens as one wants," apostillaba.

During the ten years that adds Messi in the first team when he was asked for his professional horizon always answered without qualification that his great desire was to play in the club and, if anything, in the last stage would consider hanging up his boots at the club he has supported since childhood, Newell's. They were the occurrence of those nuances that led to a Tuesday full of speculation about the future of the crack.

Tuesday 18 November 2014

Barca resignation in writing to the guarantees of Laporta

FC Barcelona announced Tuesday in a written resignation to the guarantees that he claimed the former president, Joan Laporta, and seven of its executives. Such waiver has been filed with the district court number 24 of Barcelona.

Legal representatives of Barca recall that on October 28 the district court dismissed the plaintiff's 39 club liability action, a fact that is "closely linked to the procedure followed here." Hence, although the company will appeal the court ruling of 39 before the Provincial Court, the club "does not at this time of any debt claim against the run as to justify the execution of a security whose constitution is pursued in this procedure.

The Wolfsburg gets in the way of Gabriel Barca

According to Globoesporte, German Wolfsbrug have launched a major offensive by the talented young Brazilian Gabriel Barbosa (18), known as 'Gabigol', one of the players on that Barca has preferential rights that came included in the contract Neymar. It is a pearl, with Victor Andrade (17), which controls the Catalan club.
The newspaper reports an offer of 30 million euros by the signing of striker talented. Representatives of the German club had lunch last week with Wagner Ribeiro agent and showed great interest in Gabriel, who must renew with Santos in September. It also tells the newspaper that, in case you want to gain the services of the player, the Wolfsburg must first negotiate with the club.

Santos is travesando economic problems and see with good eyes the succulent tender Wolfsburg. Gabriel Santos has scored 8 goals in 28 matches in the league.

Rakitic returns to training with moral butt

Ivan Rakitic has been big news in the training of Barça this morning at the Ciutat de Sant Joan Despi Esportiva. The Croatian midfielder, who was the leader of his team last Sunday's draw with Italy in San Siro (1-1) and Croatia is still allowed group leader with the same points as the Italians, was exercised with the rest butt group morale. His great performance in the game against Italy will not only have lifted the spirits after a difficult last month at the club -for being out eleven in the Bernabeu and unfinished to find their place in the countryside, but also was recognized by transalpine press. Rakitic face for the first time on Saturday against Sevilla, his former team.
Rafinha, with the group; Montoya and Iniesta on the sidelines
Besides Rakitic, Luis Enrique has his orders to Sergi Roberto and Rafinha Mathieu and three yet discharged. The subsidiary Barca coach has had regular Munir, Sandro, Samper and goalkeeper Jose Suarez, who await the return of Bravo Ter Stegen and complete the group for a second day.
Andres Iniesta continues specific job, like Montoya, absent from Monday's session by a hectic process, but Tuesday could go to the Ciutat Esportiva.

Missing ten directions
After the incorporation of Rakitic, who landed in Barcelona on Monday afternoon, join the group left for the Spanish international five (Pique, Bartra, Alba, Busquets, Pedro), Messi, Mascherano, Neymar, Ter Stegen and Bravo. In principle, unless the Chilean goalkeeper who plays this morning against Uruguay, Luis Enrique could have all their players in the session on Wednesday to begin preparations for the match on Saturday against Sevilla.

Leo Messi: "If I score in the final would have said I did a great World"

Located hiatus selections and doors facing the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly, Leo Messi has given an interview to the newspaper Ole in reviewing the various topics and pronounced clearly on the World Cup in Brazil and his choice as the best player, a decision that did not fit some tasteful: "If I score in the final they had said I did a great World Cup."

Recall that Leo Messi was the player's championship game MVP trophies -cuatro- took and led to Argentina to the final where they could not overcome the powerful Germany but take it to overtime.

Friday 14 November 2014

Montoya returns to his former staff will meet with the club soon

Barcelona defender Martin Montoya rehired services Carrasco Juan de Dios, former representative from 11 to 19 years and will be, from now on, in charge of negotiating with the club the player's future, as confirmed EFE agent itself.
Barca side ended its contractual relationship with Josep Mari Orobitg last summer, shortly after renewing with Barca until 2018, despite having offers from the Premiership and Serie.
However, Montoya did not account for Luis Enrique, who has just lined him a League match Athletic Club- ante, so weigh the possibility of leaving the company in the market next winter.
In this sense, Carrasco has denied the player is angry with the club and find out, forcing has been held, with 23 years, your progression.

"It is true that Martin has given an ultimatum or anything. He is calm and focused on work to the best as always. And he'll decide his future and, after speaking with tranquility, with the club in the coming weeks" has told Reuters the new player's agent.

Barca Training: Sergi Roberto, ready

Sergi Roberto will be the best news of the week's training has ended today and will allow coaches; players and assistants enjoy a long weekend. Midfielder Reus has not a medical discharge but has exercised the same rate as their peers, who this week have been only the goalkeeper Jordi Masip, the four right-backs template, Dani Alves, Adriano, Douglas Montoya and the captain Xavi Hernandez and Andre Onana, promising Cameroon goalkeeper Junior A.
Sergi Roberto and be able to measure 22 on Saturday against Sevilla at the Camp Nou, the match in which the big question will be the presence of Andres Iniesta. The Fuentealbilla has exercised alone, as did Mathieu, and Luis Enrique does not want to risk with such a tough schedule and loaded. Following the commitment to the hispalenses, Barca will travel to Mestalla to face Valencia CF launched and will receive after the Camp Nou Espanyol, while in Europe the first place in the group will be played with the PSG in the last two matches, the 25th in Cyprus against Apoel Nicosia and Dec. 10 at the Camp Nou against the French. Thomas Vermaelen, as is usual in Belgium, has made "specific job"

3-3: Luis Suarez brand and Costa Rica wins on penalties

Uruguay again enjoy their 'gunman' Luis Suarez in round selection to Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.

Charruas were eager to see their star on the pitch and celebrate goals Barca. And so it was. Oscar Tabarez's boys came away with a very offensive attitude and dominated from the start. Cavanni, was the dance partner Suarez, but who really took chances and was stuck '9' blue.

Saborio's selection ahead of Costa Rica just before coming to rest. But for the half, there was Suarez, with his gun ready. A center of the mattress 'Cebolla' Rodriguez and great control of Suarez, ended in a powerful shot, angry, and unceremoniously, by shooting Keylor Navas to put tables on the scoreboard. That was the time of 'Gunman'.

Despite a great performance from Luis Suarez, with goals including, the Ticos again early lead through Bryan Ruiz. Cavanni could tie the game again after a great performance from Suarez, but the PSG again forgive. Giménez, head, put the 2-2 in the absence of half an hour remaining, Cavani and culminated with a powerful Testerazo which could have been the heavenly victory, but Venegas, and in stoppage time, equalized after a defensive error.

With a tie at the end of the match, Costa Rica Antel III won the Cup in the shootout with a goal from Luis Suarez included.

Defeat sky but very good image offered by Barca striker at home against its people. The next friendly match will be Tuesday in Uruguay Chile to the South American side of the country, called Claudio Bravo.

Specs:

3 - Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Maximiliano Pereira, José Giménez, Diego Godin, Alvaro Pereira; Carlos Sanchez (Mathias Corum, m.79), Egidio Arevalo Rios, Nicolas Lodeiro (Guzman Pereira, m.67), Cristian Rodriguez (Gaston Ramirez, m.79); Edinson Cavani (Jonathan Rodriguez, m.70) and Luis Suarez. Coach: Oscar Washington Tabarez.

3 - Costa Rica: Keylor Navas; Cristian Gamboa, Giancarlo Gonzalez, Oscar Duarte, Junior Diaz; Celso Borges, David Ramirez (Venegas, m.56), Yeltsin Tejeda (Juan Bustos, m.79), Bryan Ruiz; Joel Campbell (Giorge, m.85) and Alvaro Saborio. Coach: Paulo Wanchope.

Goals: 0-1, m.41: Alvaro Saborio. 1-1 M.49: Luis Suarez. 1-2 M.50: Bryan Ruiz. 2-2 m.63: José Giménez. 3-2 m.66: Edinson Cavani. 3-3 m.90: Jeikel Venegas.

Referee: Germán Delfino (ARG) warned Tejeda.

Incidents: match at the Centenario Stadium, Montevideo, before some 35,000 spectators.

Thursday 13 November 2014

Eric Abidal is already in Barcelona

The French player Eric Abidal in Barcelona after landing Thursday afternoon from Athens. Former Barca player has coincided with the issuance of the Panathinaikos basketball. Upon arrival to the airport El Prat, the French received a battery of questions on mechanical full ladder to which you answered almost in monosyllables.

When asked if he thought retire this December, has said that "I have a contract" to respond then if you have an agreement with the club to take over for their schools with a "no". He also said he's been bothered "way too much" information published on this issue and insisted that contracts "until June" with Olympiacos. Finally, he responded "do not know" when he questioned her about what she would do when I finish that commitment.

Pedro: "It's very difficult for him to repeat everything"

Pedro Rodriguez, the Spanish footballer, spoke at a press conference on the statements of his teammate Sergio Busquets, who said that it is impossible for the same successes of Barcelona and Spain are repeated, and said it will be difficult to return to the top times both teams.

Peter did not contradict his partner, who on Wednesday said that former times were better and acknowledged it will be difficult to return to the brightness of the past. However, he stated that both Barcelona and selecting "no equipment" to achieve this.

"It's very complicated. The times we live in was very good. We were very cool, also with a sense of Guardiola and a very good approach. It is very difficult to be repeated. Also in Spain, which have been very important players, have been very good, but it will be very difficult, "he said.

"But we have a team at Barca and selection to achieve and is the way to go. It is the excellence that I hope we regain," he added.

He also talked about the remarks of Sergio Ramos, who on Wednesday called for the same commitment in the Spanish team at their clubs. Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa in Spain are not due to injury. The first was reviewed by physicians in Spain and returned to London and the second, who played last weekend with Chelsea and scored a decisive goal, it was not even called.

Pedro trust the involvement of the players.. "They have tried to pass the tests with medical services The coach has called others, it is a pity they are not, they are important players but I think everyone wants to come to the selection, that's what the doctors and the coach. it's a topic that we do not. "

Gerard Pique and their situation in the Barcelona was also subjected to analysis for the canary, who said his partner is one of the best at his position and you just need more continuity to recover his best form.

"He's working very well, he's in training to win. Just maybe missing more games. They are decisions of the coach (in Barcelona), must be respected. The quality is not disputed, you all know the quality he has" he said.

He explained what his current situation at Barcelona and in the selection, and despite not enjoy many minutes with coach Luis Enrique in Barca box, said that with hard work and trust expects to continue paying "business as usual".
"Vincent has given me great confidence and I'll try to work to help my teammates. When I come here trying to enjoy the maximum. In the Barcelona players I have to go," he said.
Regarding the position in which you can play either at either end or in the middle, he acknowledged that it is "open" to what she said Del Bosque, explaining that the opponent could "influence" in place of the field in you could play.
"According to the team I can put in one position or another. Belarus will accumulate a lot of people back and try my best to open the field and play on the wing. If you decide to use me, I'm doing very well," he said.

"Against Belarus we have met several times, playing different than when we face in Palma and Belarus. Here they will play far behind, with a lot of help, they will have two lines closely folded back and will be a very difficult game for us," he concluded.

Luis Suarez: "The worst was denying my daughter what had happened"

Barcelona FC striker Luis Suarez has given an interview to the program 'and I say more' Radio Uruguay National in reviewing everything that has lived recently.
The player says, "I breathe and learn from what happened." It also says that "Messi, Mascherano and Iniesta are the best I've been at the club." Suarez says his teammates attack "always tell them that I drag the core and get in the middle. A Neymar or Leo. It's a job that I did in Liverpool."

And of course, looks at the issue of punishment for biting Chiellini. "I was wrong, but did not kill anyone; I hurt a lot out hidden in a truck." Finally, said "I lied to my daughter, I said he was injured until advised me to tell the truth of the penalty. The worst was Sophia deny what had happened."

Wednesday 12 November 2014

Rafinha is injured Brazilian Olympic team

Rafinha, concentrate the Brazilian Olympic team, will return to Barcelona after noticing a sore muscle in the right rectus femoris that will keep for seven to ten days off, as confirmed by the CBF
After joining the concentration of the Brazilian Olympic squad, footballer unveiled the technicians' canarinha their discomfort and underwent an MRI on Wednesday morning,
This injury causes the player remains as doubtful for the next game of Barca in La Liga against Sevilla at the Camp Nou, corresponding to the twelfth day of the league championship.

Rafinha and injured his last call with the Brazilian Olympic team in September, which prevented him from being with his national team in the announcement last October.

A Brazilian model is exploiting her alleged affair with Neymar

Patricia Jordane, Brazilian model 21 and a native of Belo Horizonte, continues to operate, it would seem that deftly, his alleged affair with Neymar.
Recall that the girl acquired some fame last summer when in full World Cup in football, announced that he had had an 'affair' with Barca and crack 'Selecao'.
Cover of Playboy Brazil

Patricia made the cover of Playboy Brazil, in which he always wore his charms tale regarding alleged that Neymar Jr.

Mathieu and Iniesta continue with physiotherapy work

FC Barcelona has made its second training session of the week with the absence of the 13 international players with their national teams concentrated. The injured Andres Iniesta and Jeremy Mathieu are back to perform physical therapy exercises, as reported by the club Catalans.
Luis Enrique has conducted a session at the Ciutat Esportiva attended by Masip, Montoya, Xavi, Douglas, Alves and Adriano. Midfielder Sergi Roberto, despite not yet having a medical discharge, has also trained with the group, which has participated goalkeeper Junior A, Onana at its second session with the first team.

Meanwhile, central defender Thomas Vermaelen, who continues to hurt, followed with specific job, but as Mundo Deportivo reports today, could debut at the Huesca December 3.

Laporta: "We must be very cheeky to run the club without legitimacy"

In an interview on 'The Mati Catalunya Radio', the Barca president Joan Laporta has said that the Board chaired by Josep Maria Bartomeu "is not up and shows signs of exhaustion." Laporta believes that the current President of FC Barcelona "has full legitimacy. If the elections scheduled for 2016, best move for the club. We have to be very cheeky to run the club without legitimacy."
Laporta does not rule out standing for election, but it is something that is decided yet. "I'd have to do a new project. If the proposal will value motivates us, but soon now. I'm waiting. It's something I'm excited but I'm obsessed."
Barca president believes that the decision of the Board to appeal the judgment in the action of social responsibility "is wrong. We do not lie. The results of our management are positive and work based demands is not the proper way to drive club. The board will have an interest in confusing the partner. Before the trial wanted to make a pact trap, "he said.

Laporta believes that the interest of the board is clear. "They're trying to discredit us take against the values of Barca decisions, such as putting Qatar on the shirt."

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Carles Puyol: "From the outside everything seems easier"

Carles Puyol, on Tuesday received the Award Gala Trayectori in FCF III held at the Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm Barcelona aeguró "I've been very fortunate, for 19 years I have been able to focus on what I like, train and play football and do in which, I think, is the best club in the world.”
The eternal 'great captain' Barca, who retired in the summer and currently serves as 'right' sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta.

"It was a pleasure to share a dressing room"
In gratitude to his former Barcelona teammates, who recorded a video to congratulate you, 'Puyi' said "My pleasure, it has been a pleasure to share a dressing room with them."
"I've experienced very good moments and also difficult, especially in recent years, in which we have been very strong things. But all this made us stronger," he added, referring to the death of Tito Vilanova and his injuries.

"Former players know how difficult it is" 
In respect to the current moment of Barca, who has gone through a little bump game and struggled to win in Almeria (1-2), Puyol stressed that "from the outside everything seems easier. For that many people criticize and think 'oh , how could miss that! 'To me happens to me. But we have been players know how difficult this is, "football.

With his girlfriend, Bartomeu and Jordi Mestre
Puyol attended the gala with his girlfriend, model and designer Vanessa Lorenzo.

By the FC Barcelona also attended by the President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Jordi Mestre, among others.

Physiotherapy job Mathieu and Iniesta

Mathieu and Iniesta have physiotherapy work this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Both players are still recovering from their injuries in the soleus of the right leg that prevented them from being called up for international duty.
Luis Enrique has prepared the working week without 13 players due to international commitments, including four players from Barça B. So join the technician gets Jordi Masip, Montoya, Douglas, Adriano, Dani Alves, Vermaelen and Xavi. He has also coached Onana, Youth A.

Sergi Roberto is trained with the group but even if having received a medical discharge and Vermaelen has returned to do specific work.

Neymar proves its own poison

Neymar has proven its own poison. This can be seen in this spectacular video recorded by Globoesporte where Barca striker tries hesitation to his team-mate Filipe Luis, and he replies with some masterful touches and a bicycle.

The 'itch' was held in Istanbul, where the Brazil team is focused to address two friendly matches. After training under the command of Dunga Neymar decided to play left-back Filipe Luis, but ended up taking a fun lesson in football, as shown in the video.

Arsenal offer 38m in January for Alves and Pedro

The British newspaper Daily Express reports an offer from Arsenal for 30 million pounds (38 million euros) in the winter by Barca players Dani Alves and Pedro.

After his poor start to the season in the Premier League, the Gunners need reinforcements and have thought of the two Barca players. According to the newspaper, Arsene Wenger is ready to splash cash to Refoorzar team. Alves has become their main goal, while the Canaries striker also enters the cabal, although it is also claimed by Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, as recalled by the newspaper itself.

Sunday 9 November 2014

Out record scorer in the league Neymar

It's another Neymar. Much more adapted and more effective. The Brazilian smashed yesterday in Almeria League scorer last record. If last year it took all the championship to score 9 goals, this time with 11 days have been enough to score 10 goals. Still 27 games ahead and if it is able to maintain this fast pace, it could reach 34 goals.
Neymar did not appear in the starting lineup, to the surprise of many, when he was one of the regular members of the staff and players. Luis Enrique chose to leave him on the bench breaking a sequence of 7 consecutive starts. So far, the Brazilian had missed the first day of injury against Elche and had been a substitute in the next two against Villarreal and Athletic.
It was not an impediment to be premiered with a double to the locals. That day proved that this season will live at breakneck speed. In Mediterranean Games, Ney took 28 minutes to find the net and level the match. He left alternate replaces Pedro and took very good care of Luis Suarez. It was the beginning of the first great comeback. He was playing out in more cash as extreme.

Pichichi template
It was his tenth goal in the league with just 11 rounds played. Exceeded 9 2012-2013. In its first year, the Brazilian intervened in 26 days but now fortune. A telling statistic: In this same time period had scored only three goals for Real Sociedad Real Valladolid and Madrid.
This time, with a supersonic rate. They have 7 games enough to become the team's top scorer, ahead of Messi leading 7. Since 2006 no one had discussed the leadership of Argentina. Yesterday, I had some more time but proved inconsequential in intent and auction.

The brace against Athletic led to a goal in the Levante Stadium. As the whole team fell to zero in Malaga but thereafter began a run of four games (in week 6 through 9) are browsing door: a hat trick to Granada, the same to Ray, one more to Eibar and harmless against Real Madrid. There was continued against Celta