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World Cup hopefuls stay focused before showdown
Mar 22, 2013 00:01 EDT
With just over a year to go until the World Cup, some of Europe's leading nations are hoping to take a major step towards sealing their places in the finals in Brazil in a busy week of qualifying.
Messi museum planned in home town of Rosario
Mar 20, 2013 18:05 EDT
A museum celebrating the exploits of legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is to be built in the Barcelona star's home city of Rosario.
France game 'key to qualification' - Busquets
Mar 20, 2013 13:33 EDT
Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is targeting six points from two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France over the next six days to help secure the world champions place in Brazil next year.
Mourinho claims World Coach vote was erroneous
Mar 20, 2013 13:20 EDT
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the awarding of FIFA's World Coach of the Year for 2012 to Spain manager Vicente del Bosque, claiming there were people who voted for him that had their votes changed.
Suarez admits faults but defends 'slyness'
Mar 19, 2013 19:14 EDT
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admitted Tuesday he has made mistakes on the pitch that have earned him a bad reputation, but the controversial Uruguayan star defended his "slyness" and "character" in an interview with AFP.
United move has made me a better 'keeper: De Gea
Mar 19, 2013 17:50 EDT
Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea believes his move from Atletico Madrid to Premier League giants Manchester United has helped him evolve into both a better man and a better player.
Reserves run-out for recuperating Abidal
Mar 19, 2013 13:29 EDT
French international defender Eric Abidal, who underwent a liver transplant last April, is on his way back and played in a training match for Barcelona reserves against French second division side Istres, his club said Tuesday.
Ramos proud on eve of 100th cap
Mar 19, 2013 13:27 EDT
Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos was a proud man on Tuesday as he prepared to win his 100th cap for his country in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Inter's Cassano names son after Barca's Messi
Mar 19, 2013 09:41 EDT
Antonio Cassano has named his newborn son after "the greatest player of all time", namely Lionel Messi, according to the Inter Milan striker.
Brazil's Ramires out of Italy test
Mar 19, 2013 09:14 EDT
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will have to do without Chelsea midfielder Ramires for Thursday's friendly with Italy in Geneva but hopes he will be fit to face Russia five days later in London, the Brazilian Football Confederation said Tuesday.
UEFA to hear Ibrahimovic ban appeal on March 26
Mar 18, 2013 11:59 EDT
UEFA on Monday said it will hear Paris Saint Germain's appeal against the Champions League ban for star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on March 26, as the French club battle to be able to play him in their quarter-final against Barcelona.
Barcelona happy with Messi, Villa double act
Mar 17, 2013 22:38 EDT
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura was delighted at the understanding shown between Lionel Messi and David Villa as they combined for all of Barca's goals in the 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Messi, Villa combine to sink Rayo
Mar 17, 2013 18:40 EDT
David Villa expressed his delight at returning to top form as he scored and set-up two goals for Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to restore their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Rayo not afraid of trip to face Barcelona
Mar 17, 2013 01:05 EDT
Rayo Vallecano midfielder Roberto Trashorras has said that Barcelona's 4-0 demolition of AC Milan on Tuesday won't have any impact on how his low-profile side try to play when they travel to the Camp Nou on Sunday.
Five-goal Madrid forced to battle to beat Mallorca
Mar 16, 2013 19:19 EDT
Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka said they must stop conceding poor goals from set-pieces as the Spanish champions twice had to come from a goal down to beat Mallorca 5-2 at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Madrid too good for Mallorca
Mar 16, 2013 17:56 EDT
Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka said they must stop conceding poor goals from set-pieces as the Spanish champions twice had to come from a goal down to beat Mallorca 5-2 at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Puyol's season at risk following surgery
Mar 16, 2013 12:31 EDT
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol could miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an ongoing knee problem, club doctors confirmed on Saturday.
Ancelotti confident of Barcelona upset
Mar 16, 2013 12:27 EDT
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is relishing the challenge of facing Champions League favourites Barcelona in the quarter-finals and believes his expensively assembled side are capable of producing an upset.
Malaga defy debts to reach Europe's elite
Mar 16, 2013 12:23 EDT
Spain was once again the most represented nation as Friday's Champions League draw took place in Nyon, but alongside the familiar names of Real Madrid and Barcelona there was a newcomer - Malaga.
Roura always believed in Champions comeback
Mar 16, 2013 10:42 EDT
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura has said he always believed his side could produce the sort of comeback they did against AC Milan on Tuesday to progress into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Full name | Futbol Club Barcelona | |||
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| Nickname(s) | L'equip blaugrana (team) Culers or Culés (supporters) Blaugranes or Azulgranas (supporters). | |||
| Founded | November 29, 1899 (as Foot-Ball Club Barcelona) | |||
| Ground | Camp Nou, Barcelona (Capacity: 98,772) | |||
| President | Joan Laporta | |||
| Head Coach | Josep Guardiola | |||
| League | La Liga | |||
| 2008–09 | La Liga, 1st | |||
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