10:46 AM, Monday, 11 June 2007
For many people Madrid's home game against Mallorca is a foregone conclusion, however, it might not be so easy. Looking at Madrid's record at the Bernabéu this season may offer a glimmer of hope to culés. Of 18 home games in the league Madrid have only won 11 times, they have drawn 4 times... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: FC Barcelona News,Barcelona
01:59 PM, Sunday, 10 June 2007
Leo Messi continues to emulate the great Diego Maradona. However, unlike his wondergoal in the cup against Getafe, Messi’s effort in scoring his first goal against Espanyol was not so praiseworthy. Messi clearly handled the ball into the net just as Maradona did against England in that... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (3) Topics: messi,Video Link,FCBnews opinion,Barcelona
The Morning After The Night Before
11:49 AM, Sunday, 10 June 2007
After one of the most gripping night's in La Liga's history, Barcelona woke up this morning still unable to believe the cruel twist suffered last night in the space of 20 seconds. In the 88th minute the title was all but in Barça's hands, Barça were leading 2-1 in their local derby game with... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (2) Topics: FC Barcelona News,Barcelona
04:46 AM, Sunday, 10 June 2007
After already emulating Diego Maradona with his brilliant goal against Getafe, the littler little man has gone a step further by emulating the the infamous Hand of God against Zaragoza in the most recent round of play in La Liga. Some might even say that without it, Real Madrid might have... Posted by SM · Comments (5) Topics: Spain,La Liga,Barcelona,Real Madrid,CONMEBOL,Argentina,barcelona,Espnayol,Hand of God,Handball,Leo Messi,Lionel Messi,Maradona
Normal Service Will Be Resumed A.S.A.P
10:20 PM, Saturday, 09 June 2007
Apologies to anyone checking the blog for a report of tonight's disaster. I hope there will not be many times I feel too disappointed to write a match report, but tonight is one of them. For all of you culés who followed tonight's cruel turnaround I am sure you will understand. However, Madrid... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: FC Barcelona News,Barcelona
Internet Stream For Tonight's Game
03:16 PM, Saturday, 09 June 2007
I don't know exactly how this works, I think you have to download some software, but here is a link that is showing the game. I don't know if the quality is any good and these streams are usually a minute or so behind real time, but if you want to give it a try, here is the... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: FC Barcelona News,Barcelona
Barça-Espanyol Zaragoza-Madrid Preview
11:29 AM, Saturday, 09 June 2007
A full house is expected at Camp Nou tonight for the most important Derby game in years. Frank Rijkaard's men desperately need a win while at the same time hoping that Zaragoza can do them a favour by preventing Real Madrid from winning in La Romareda. David Beckham is expected to play despite... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: FC Barcelona News,Barcelona
04:44 PM, Friday, 08 June 2007
As expected, the Comité Español de Disciplina Deportiva (CEDD) have turned down Barça's appeal against Ronaldinho's one-match ban, so Barça will definitely take on local rivals Espanyol without their Brazilian star. This probably means a place in the starting eleven for both Andres Iniesta and... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: Ronaldinho,Barcelona
12:41 PM, Friday, 08 June 2007
Frank Rijkaard has named a squad of 19 players for tomorrow evening's crucial clash with Espanyol. Ronaldinho is in the list as there is still a small possibility that he will have his ban lifted. Rafa Marquez returns after a month out through injury, as does Zambrotta who missed the 1-0 victory... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: FC Barcelona News,Barcelona
Xabi Alonso Stays At Liverpool
11:04 AM, Friday, 08 June 2007
One of Barça's possible summer signings will definitely not be coming. Xabi Alonso has put an end to the rumours by signing a new contract with Liverpool until 2012. Of all the rumours, the players most likely to sign this summer are Yaya Touré and Eric Abidal. Both have received offers and have... Posted by fcbnews_nic · Comments (0) Topics: FC Barcelona Transfer News & Rumours,Barcelona
