Xavi Hernandez, who on Wednesday visited his summer campus, said that FC Barcelona has "a team good enough to make history". The midfielder is very excited about the season that’s about to begin.Rested, and with new goals in mind. That’s how we now find Xavi Hernandez, who’ll return to training next Monday, when the team begins its preseason. "I'm ready to start" he said at the press conference that he offered at his summer campus, at the installations of the Sanctuari del Collell. Xavi stressed that the team has a squad good enough to continue making history. He is still very hungry.
Xavi on Alexis: “he can score and unbalance defences"
Many of the questions put to Xavi were about new signings. One of the names most mentioned was Alexis Sanchez. Xavi’s opinion about the Chilean player is that "In his repertoire he is great in a one on one situation, he can score goals, and he can unbalance defences. He’s dynamic, vertical, and direct". If his move to Barça is confirmed, Xavi said it would be a "spectacular" signing.
"Cesc is suffering"
The other name on everyone’s lips is Cesc Fabregas. Xavi acknowledged having spoken with Cesc in the Summer. "I spoke to Cesc in Ibiza and he said he was suffering, because he really wants to come. It’s what he most wants, he’s done everything he can to come and wants Arsenal to let him go" he said, although he did clarify that now everything depends on the selling club.
Bojan’s case
On the other hand, Xavi also commented on the possible departure of Bojan Krkic. "I'm sorry that he might leave, although a change of scenery might be the best for him" he said. On Fontàs and Thiago, both members of the 1st team squad from this season on, he is in no doubt. "Both players are ready, just like the other players in the squad" he concluded.
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Another record Of Messi : 65 games
Record after record. Only the best player in the world can accomplish goals beyond the reach of most other players. Leo Messi is breaking all records and exceeding all limits. His latest feat is that he’s played 65 matches this season.
65 games that began on 21st of August, in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla, where Messi scored his first hat-trick of the season.
In the next game he played in, at Racing, Messi scored the fastest goal of his career, just 3 minutes into the match, becoming the 3rd leading scorer in club history with 131 goals.After putting together a streak of 10 consecutive games, scoring in all of them, he was nominated, along with Iniesta and Xavi for the Golden Ball award. On 10th of January, Messi became the youngest player ever to collect the award for the second consecutive time.
Leo has also broken records in the Champions League, being the top scorer for the third consecutive year with 13 goals.
As well as scoring in the Rome Final in 2009, he also scored at Wembley, where he got Barça’s second goal, the first one he had scored on British soil. Messi was named man of the match and recorded his fifteenth title with Barça.
After qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Copa America with Argentina in a game where he was just brilliant, Leo Messi can play even more than the 65 games, establishing an unbeatable record, and the best player in the world has only just turned 24.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Barça and Telefónica I+D: technological excellence for the Camp Nou
Barça and Telefónica I+D have formed an alliance by signing a pioneering agreement on a global scale that will improve fans’ experiences in the stadium and apply science and technology to the sports world.
C Barcelona and Telefónica I+D’s agreement means the Camp Nou will be used as the testing ground for new and innovative technologies. As explained by president Sandro Rosell, "Barça seeks excellence. Sporting excellence and also excellence in new technologies”. Rosell signed today’s agreement along with the director general of Telefónica in Catalonia, Kim Faura, the director of Telefónica’s R+D centre in Barcelona, Pablo Rodríguez, and Barça’s director of new technologies, Dídac Lee, at Torre Telefónica, the telecommunications company’s headquarters in Catalonia.
Global pioneering agreement
The alliance will be implemented over three years in two main areas of collaboration: the incorporation of digital instruments to improve fans’ experiences in the Camp Nou and the application of science to the sports world. The former is based on social networks being increasingly present among viewers of Barcelona matches. For example, for the final at Wembley, more than 6,000 Twitter messages were sent a second and Barça received more than a million mentions around the world. This agreement, “the first in the world” according to Dídac Lee, will make FC Barcelona’s stadium the first venue to be used to test and improve new wireless and networked technologies to improve telephone coverage and provide the finest access for the use of social networks.
The latter involves the creation of a Doctorate in Science and Sport to study how scientific methods can be applied to improving performances in competitions in all sports.
C Barcelona and Telefónica I+D’s agreement means the Camp Nou will be used as the testing ground for new and innovative technologies. As explained by president Sandro Rosell, "Barça seeks excellence. Sporting excellence and also excellence in new technologies”. Rosell signed today’s agreement along with the director general of Telefónica in Catalonia, Kim Faura, the director of Telefónica’s R+D centre in Barcelona, Pablo Rodríguez, and Barça’s director of new technologies, Dídac Lee, at Torre Telefónica, the telecommunications company’s headquarters in Catalonia.
Global pioneering agreement
The alliance will be implemented over three years in two main areas of collaboration: the incorporation of digital instruments to improve fans’ experiences in the Camp Nou and the application of science to the sports world. The former is based on social networks being increasingly present among viewers of Barcelona matches. For example, for the final at Wembley, more than 6,000 Twitter messages were sent a second and Barça received more than a million mentions around the world. This agreement, “the first in the world” according to Dídac Lee, will make FC Barcelona’s stadium the first venue to be used to test and improve new wireless and networked technologies to improve telephone coverage and provide the finest access for the use of social networks.
The latter involves the creation of a Doctorate in Science and Sport to study how scientific methods can be applied to improving performances in competitions in all sports.
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Pedro satisfied with new contract
Pedro Rodríguez signed a new contract on Thursday that keep him at the club until June 30, 2016, with a buy-out clause of 150 million. “This is great news. I am very happy to have renewed again” he told Barça TV
The Canary Islander did the duties in the club offices in the company of president Sandro Rosell, vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sports Director for Professional Sport Andoni Zubizarreta. “The club still has its faith in me and that’s very important.” He said. “I am very satisfied with the way things are going. Since the very start, the directors, my team-mates and the coach have trusted in me”.
Work and sacrifice
The striker, whose buy-out clause has been increased from 90 to 150 million euros, explained what the challenge ahead is. “I try to work hard all season to improve and keep helping the team. I think things are going well. I hope to continue working like this and to carry on doing good things here”.
Room for improvement Pedro has scored 45 goals in the last two seasons, including one in the Wembley final, but his desire to win has not floundered. “One can always get better. And I think the team is getting more united with each season. We have a better relationship with each other and that shows on the field” he said.
Harder each year
As for the forthcoming campaign, he said “we know it’s getting harder each year because teams have a greater desire to beat you and so they sign reinforcements. It’s hard, but we’ll take things a game at a time and try to win more success this season”.
Work and sacrifice
The striker, whose buy-out clause has been increased from 90 to 150 million euros, explained what the challenge ahead is. “I try to work hard all season to improve and keep helping the team. I think things are going well. I hope to continue working like this and to carry on doing good things here”. Room for improvement Pedro has scored 45 goals in the last two seasons, including one in the Wembley final, but his desire to win has not floundered. “One can always get better. And I think the team is getting more united with each season. We have a better relationship with each other and that shows on the field” he said.
Harder each year
As for the forthcoming campaign, he said “we know it’s getting harder each year because teams have a greater desire to beat you and so they sign reinforcements. It’s hard, but we’ll take things a game at a time and try to win more success this season”.Barcelona receive Fair Play award
On Wednesday, both the FC Barcelona first and B teams received awards for fair play. Both teams were top of the table in their respective leagues.
At the General Assembly of Spanish Football on Wednesday in Las Rozas (Madrid), FC Barcelona has been presented with awards for topping the fair play tables in both Division One and Two. This is the third time the Barça first team has received the accolade after also getting it in 2006 and 2009.
Barça was represented by Javier Bordas, the director who represents the team in relations with the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) and the Real Federación Española de Futbol (RFEF).
100 points for Barça
Josep Guardiola’s team got 100 points, the lowest total in the First Division, just one less than Mallorca (101), and three less than Racing Santander (103). This was calculated on the basis of the 95 yellow cards and two red cards shown to players over the season. A yellow is worth one point and a red three.
Barça B top in second division
The B team was also the fairest in its league, with 107 points. This was the result of 97 yellow cards and 5 reds, but all of the latter were for two bookable offences, which count for two points.
At the General Assembly of Spanish Football on Wednesday in Las Rozas (Madrid), FC Barcelona has been presented with awards for topping the fair play tables in both Division One and Two. This is the third time the Barça first team has received the accolade after also getting it in 2006 and 2009.
Barça was represented by Javier Bordas, the director who represents the team in relations with the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) and the Real Federación Española de Futbol (RFEF).
100 points for Barça
Josep Guardiola’s team got 100 points, the lowest total in the First Division, just one less than Mallorca (101), and three less than Racing Santander (103). This was calculated on the basis of the 95 yellow cards and two red cards shown to players over the season. A yellow is worth one point and a red three.
Barça B top in second division
The B team was also the fairest in its league, with 107 points. This was the result of 97 yellow cards and 5 reds, but all of the latter were for two bookable offences, which count for two points.
Malaga v Barça opens league season
Barcelona will start the 2011/12 league season away to Malaga, the same place last season ended. The first clásico is at the Bernabéu on December 10/11, while the return at the Camp Nou will be on April 21/22.
Opening day
Osasuna v Valencia
R.Sociedad v Atlético Madrid
Espanyol v Granada
R.Madrid v Bilbao
Betis v Sevilla
Vila-real v Sporting
Malaga v FC Barcelona
Racing v Getafe
Levante v Zaragoza
Rayo v Mallorca
The league kicks off on August 21 with the trip to La Rosaleda. The game that ended last season was inconsequential, but the league opener promises to be a cracking encounter between a team that has just spent big money on new signings like Van Nistelrooy, Toulalan, Joaquín and Mathijsen and the defending champion.
First clásico before Clubs World Cup
For the first time in five years, the first clásico of the season is at the Bernabéu, on December 10 or 11. That will be just before the European champions fly off to Japan to take part in the Clubs World Cup on December 14 or 15. Barça will be at home to Madrid on April 21 or 22.
Late derby
There will be a longer wait for the local derbies with Espanyol. The first, in Cornellà, will not be until January 8, 2012. Barça will be at home to their city rivals in the second to last game of the season, on May 5 or 6.
Opening day
Osasuna v Valencia
R.Sociedad v Atlético Madrid
Espanyol v Granada
R.Madrid v Bilbao
Betis v Sevilla
Vila-real v Sporting
Malaga v FC Barcelona
Racing v Getafe
Levante v Zaragoza
Rayo v Mallorca
The league kicks off on August 21 with the trip to La Rosaleda. The game that ended last season was inconsequential, but the league opener promises to be a cracking encounter between a team that has just spent big money on new signings like Van Nistelrooy, Toulalan, Joaquín and Mathijsen and the defending champion.
First clásico before Clubs World Cup
For the first time in five years, the first clásico of the season is at the Bernabéu, on December 10 or 11. That will be just before the European champions fly off to Japan to take part in the Clubs World Cup on December 14 or 15. Barça will be at home to Madrid on April 21 or 22.
Late derby
There will be a longer wait for the local derbies with Espanyol. The first, in Cornellà, will not be until January 8, 2012. Barça will be at home to their city rivals in the second to last game of the season, on May 5 or 6.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Fontàs to get first team place
FC Barcelona has informed Andreu Fontàs that he will be playing with the first team in the 2011/12 season. His buy-out clause will be automatically raised to 30 million euros.
D’aquesta maneraAs well as this raise, Andreu Fontàs, who has a contract until 2012, renova automàticamentwill also automatically extend said contract with FC Barcelona to June 30, 2013.
Andreu Fontàs, a regular in Luis Enrique’s Barça B, was temporarily promoted to the first team on March 16, 2011 to provide cover for Éric Abidal, who had been diagnosed with a liver tumour. Fontàs continued working with Josep Guardiola until the end of the season and appeared in eight games. But he had already made his first team debut in the 2009/10 league campaign against Sporting Gijón at the Camp Nou (3-0).
D’aquesta maneraAs well as this raise, Andreu Fontàs, who has a contract until 2012, renova automàticamentwill also automatically extend said contract with FC Barcelona to June 30, 2013.
Andreu Fontàs, a regular in Luis Enrique’s Barça B, was temporarily promoted to the first team on March 16, 2011 to provide cover for Éric Abidal, who had been diagnosed with a liver tumour. Fontàs continued working with Josep Guardiola until the end of the season and appeared in eight games. But he had already made his first team debut in the 2009/10 league campaign against Sporting Gijón at the Camp Nou (3-0).
Pedro to stay at Barça until 2016
FC Barcelona has announced an agreement with Pedro Rodríguez for him to stay at the Club for one more season, until June 30, 2016. His buy-out clause has been increased from 90 to 150 million euros.
He will sign on Thursday at around 11.30. After that, he will be appearing for photographs outside the FC Barcelona offices.
He will sign on Thursday at around 11.30. After that, he will be appearing for photographs outside the FC Barcelona offices.
Monday, 4 July 2011
Frank Rijkaard appointed as the new manager of saudi arabia
Former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi Arabia.
Rijkaard, 48, has signed a three-year deal to manage the AFC nation and will immediately turn his attention to Saudi Arabia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.“We have our goals,” Rijkaard said.
“We hope this will be the kick-off of a very successful period. As every journey, you start with the first step.”
“That’s what we made today. From now on, we will be planning.”
Rijkaard, 48, has signed a three-year deal to manage the AFC nation and will immediately turn his attention to Saudi Arabia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.“We have our goals,” Rijkaard said.
“We hope this will be the kick-off of a very successful period. As every journey, you start with the first step.”
“That’s what we made today. From now on, we will be planning.”
Former Netherlands, Ajax and AC Milan midfielder Rijkaard has not been involved in football since his contract at Turkish Super Lig outfit Galatasaray was mutually terminated in October.
He has previous experience at managing international football after a two-year stint with the Netherlands, guiding his country to the semi-finals of the 2000 European Championships.
He has previous experience at managing international football after a two-year stint with the Netherlands, guiding his country to the semi-finals of the 2000 European Championships.
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