I am not joining
Real Madrid; I'm
staying at Roma
for life - Daniele
De Rossi
De Rossi rules out Real
Madrid move...
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19 Jun 2010 12:52:00
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Roma midfielder Daniele De
Rossi has responded to
reports claiming he was
considering a move to Real
Madrid, and said he will not
budge from the capital.
His comments come just days
after club president Rosella
Sensi silenced voices in
relation to a lucrative offer
from Madrid for the Italian
international.
"My future? It's written. Sensi
refused another offer and
said I would be staying at
Roma forever, not just until
the end of my contract," De
Rossi told the press.
De Rossi, who is at the 2010
World Cup, was questioned
on the lack of spark that has
shadowed a cold tournament
thus far.
"There are no games that
end 6-0. Look at Spain or
Germany, or the way Brazil
struggled or even the France
flop," he said.
"My favourite is Argentina,
but Italy is Italy."
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About FC Barcelona football club
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About FCBarcelona
FC BARCELONA - The 6 title glory!
It is common knowledge that FC Barcelona is the world’s best football club. How can we doubt this after the amazing 6 titles won during the 2008-2009 season! The first time in football history that a club wins titles in all competitions available. And just in case you forgot let’s have a quick reminder:
- 1. Spanish cup
- 2. Spanish league
- 3. UEFA champions league
- 4. Spanish super cup
- 5. European super cup
- 6. FIFA club world cup!
So many cups, it makes me want to drink!
GUARDIOLA; a man of his words
Guardiola: year II
Sandra Sarmiento
Josep Guardiola was
unveiled as Barça
manager two years ago.
What he has achieved so
far has far exceeded
expectations – with no
fewer than seven trophies
won.
He promised effort, work
and pride in the team. And
Guardiola is a man of his
word. He has done much
more than that. He didn ’t
promise any titles, yet he has
won seven. It is exactly two
years today that the
Guardiola era began, and
what changes we have seen
in that time. He brought
belief back to the club and
so many dreams have come
true in the last 730 days.
“I sense that I won’t let
you down. I feel ready”
Guardiola
became first
team
manager
after leading
the reserves
to
promotion.
Many
doubted whether he had
enough experience. Although
he knows the club and
knows what it needs, he had
a lot of sceptics to deal with
at first. But he made them
eat their words. He did
everything that was expected
of him and more.
“I believe in work, effort
and talent”
Everybody knows that
Guardiola has got the team
working harder than ever. He
always knows the right thing
to say and the players have
learned his methods to the
extent that they can work
with their eyes closed. He
changed the training routine,
the diet and even rest times.
He has changed the way the
team assembles for matches.
And everything he has done
has been the right thing.
Simply unbeatable.
“I get the feeling that the
people will be proud of us.
They ’ll enjoy themselves”
Guardiola had inherited a
team that has confidence in
itself. They had finished third
in the league and crashed
out of the Champions League
in the semi finals. Much of
the prestige gained from the
win in Paris had disappeared.
There was even a drop in the
number of fans coming to
the stadium. Guardiola
managed to win back the
Camp Nou’s faith.
“I’d like to promise titles,
but that would be a
mistake ”
Guardiola is
an obsessive,
meticulous
worker with
a winning
mentality,
but also a lot
of respect
for the
opposition. He only speaks of
other team ’s virtues. He will
only speak highly of any side,
be it the most humble of
clubs or a Champions League
contender. That ’s the
message he has got across to
the squad, to the press and
to everybody around him. He
has dealt with everything
with humility. And that has
led to seven titles.
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An evolution of the
Rijkaard style
Txiki Begiristain, the
technical secretary of
FC Barcelona, was a
disciple of Johan Cruyff
and also worked with
Frank Rijkaard and Pep
Guardiola. “Cruyff
designed the system
and produced the
Dream Team. Frank
Rijkaard adapted it to
modern football,
especially in a physical
sense, and Guardiola
developed the idea ” is
what he has said on
many an occasion.
Sandra Sarmiento
Josep Guardiola was
unveiled as Barça
manager two years ago.
What he has achieved so
far has far exceeded
expectations – with no
fewer than seven trophies
won.
He promised effort, work
and pride in the team. And
Guardiola is a man of his
word. He has done much
more than that. He didn ’t
promise any titles, yet he has
won seven. It is exactly two
years today that the
Guardiola era began, and
what changes we have seen
in that time. He brought
belief back to the club and
so many dreams have come
true in the last 730 days.
“I sense that I won’t let
you down. I feel ready”
Guardiola
became first
team
manager
after leading
the reserves
to
promotion.
Many
doubted whether he had
enough experience. Although
he knows the club and
knows what it needs, he had
a lot of sceptics to deal with
at first. But he made them
eat their words. He did
everything that was expected
of him and more.
“I believe in work, effort
and talent”
Everybody knows that
Guardiola has got the team
working harder than ever. He
always knows the right thing
to say and the players have
learned his methods to the
extent that they can work
with their eyes closed. He
changed the training routine,
the diet and even rest times.
He has changed the way the
team assembles for matches.
And everything he has done
has been the right thing.
Simply unbeatable.
“I get the feeling that the
people will be proud of us.
They ’ll enjoy themselves”
Guardiola had inherited a
team that has confidence in
itself. They had finished third
in the league and crashed
out of the Champions League
in the semi finals. Much of
the prestige gained from the
win in Paris had disappeared.
There was even a drop in the
number of fans coming to
the stadium. Guardiola
managed to win back the
Camp Nou’s faith.
“I’d like to promise titles,
but that would be a
mistake ”
Guardiola is
an obsessive,
meticulous
worker with
a winning
mentality,
but also a lot
of respect
for the
opposition. He only speaks of
other team ’s virtues. He will
only speak highly of any side,
be it the most humble of
clubs or a Champions League
contender. That ’s the
message he has got across to
the squad, to the press and
to everybody around him. He
has dealt with everything
with humility. And that has
led to seven titles.
Football
To view this content
you need the latest
version of the Flash
Player
An evolution of the
Rijkaard style
Txiki Begiristain, the
technical secretary of
FC Barcelona, was a
disciple of Johan Cruyff
and also worked with
Frank Rijkaard and Pep
Guardiola. “Cruyff
designed the system
and produced the
Dream Team. Frank
Rijkaard adapted it to
modern football,
especially in a physical
sense, and Guardiola
developed the idea ” is
what he has said on
many an occasion.
TRANSFER
Botía transferred to Sporting
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Alberto Botía, who has
spent this season on loan
to Sporting Gijón, has
finally been transferred to
the Asturian club for 4
seasons. Barça maintain
an option to repurchase
that they can exercise
during the first three
years.
The Murcian centre back
joined the FC Barcelona
youth system in 2003 at the
tender age of 14. Two years
later he debuted with Barça
Atlètic, where he spent four
seasons. In the last of these,
2008/09, he also made his
first appearance for the first
team, but spent the next
season on loan to Sporting
Gijón.
Botía important at
Sporting
Despite his youth (he is only
21 years), Alberto Botía has
gained a regular starting
place at Sporting under
Manolo Preciado. The
defender from Alquerías
played 26 league matches, 25
of them starting in the centre
back role.
First team debut for Barça
2009/10 was
the season
when Botía
got his first
taste of La
Liga in the
very last
game of the
campaign at
Riazor against Deportivo
Coruña. Botía, who wore ‘37’
that day, came on as a
substitute for Gerard Piqué.
Football
Unforgettable
promotion with
Guardiola
One of Alberto Botía’s
fondest memories of
his time at FCB was the
end of the 2007/08
season. Barça B, then
managed by Pep
Guardiola, achieved the
much desired target of
promotion to Second
Division B after winning
to play offs against
Castillo and Barbastre.
www.fcbarcelona.cat
Alberto Botía, who has
spent this season on loan
to Sporting Gijón, has
finally been transferred to
the Asturian club for 4
seasons. Barça maintain
an option to repurchase
that they can exercise
during the first three
years.
The Murcian centre back
joined the FC Barcelona
youth system in 2003 at the
tender age of 14. Two years
later he debuted with Barça
Atlètic, where he spent four
seasons. In the last of these,
2008/09, he also made his
first appearance for the first
team, but spent the next
season on loan to Sporting
Gijón.
Botía important at
Sporting
Despite his youth (he is only
21 years), Alberto Botía has
gained a regular starting
place at Sporting under
Manolo Preciado. The
defender from Alquerías
played 26 league matches, 25
of them starting in the centre
back role.
First team debut for Barça
2009/10 was
the season
when Botía
got his first
taste of La
Liga in the
very last
game of the
campaign at
Riazor against Deportivo
Coruña. Botía, who wore ‘37’
that day, came on as a
substitute for Gerard Piqué.
Football
Unforgettable
promotion with
Guardiola
One of Alberto Botía’s
fondest memories of
his time at FCB was the
end of the 2007/08
season. Barça B, then
managed by Pep
Guardiola, achieved the
much desired target of
promotion to Second
Division B after winning
to play offs against
Castillo and Barbastre.
HAPPY DANNY
Alves happy to be at the
Tournament
With Inter Milan’s Maicon
seemingly Brazil coach
Dunga ’s preferred option at
right back, Dani Alves may
have to make do with a start
off the bench against North
Korea, though there has
been plenty of speculation
that he could be an option in
midfield, The Barca man is
philosophical about it all and
explained: “I’m happy to be
here. Dunga has achieved
something very important
with the squad and that is
that nobody can consider
themselves a definite starter,
or always a sub. That ’s very
good for the group. Honestly,
I ’m not worrying about
whether I’ll start or not. I’m
just very happy to be here at
the World Cup – that’s
enough for me”.
Football
Toure and Alves join in
the fray
Praise for Messi
Dani Alves is keeping a
close eye on the
Tournament and
reckons: “Messi plays
with Xavi and Iniesta
behind him at Barca
and with all respect, he
doesn ’t have the same
quality players with
him in the Argentina
team. He ’s carrying a
lot of responsibility, but
he never complains.
He ’s a really nice guy
and he’s just like he
was when he first came
to the club – he’s
phenomenal!”
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With Inter Milan’s Maicon
seemingly Brazil coach
Dunga ’s preferred option at
right back, Dani Alves may
have to make do with a start
off the bench against North
Korea, though there has
been plenty of speculation
that he could be an option in
midfield, The Barca man is
philosophical about it all and
explained: “I’m happy to be
here. Dunga has achieved
something very important
with the squad and that is
that nobody can consider
themselves a definite starter,
or always a sub. That ’s very
good for the group. Honestly,
I ’m not worrying about
whether I’ll start or not. I’m
just very happy to be here at
the World Cup – that’s
enough for me”.
Football
Toure and Alves join in
the fray
Praise for Messi
Dani Alves is keeping a
close eye on the
Tournament and
reckons: “Messi plays
with Xavi and Iniesta
behind him at Barca
and with all respect, he
doesn ’t have the same
quality players with
him in the Argentina
team. He ’s carrying a
lot of responsibility, but
he never complains.
He ’s a really nice guy
and he’s just like he
was when he first came
to the club – he’s
phenomenal!”
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Outgoing Barcelona president: Sale of Yaya Toure to Premier League club 'very advanced'
Ivorian set for switch to England...
By Matt Monaghan
15 Jun 2010 17:38:00
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Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal target Yaya Toure is set to complete a Premier League switch imminently, according to outgoing Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
Toure, 27, has been linked with a £25 million move all summer, after the Catalans' head coach Pep Guardiola grew frustrated with the player's agent. City were believed to be the keenest team in the chase, while the Ivory Coast midfielder was believed to be a potential makeweight in Cesc Fabregas' move to the Nou Camp.
Speaking to reporters before he hands over control to Sandro Rosell, Laporta declared a transfer was imminent.
"The sale of Toure is very advanced," Laporta confirmed.
Earlier in the week, Toure had confirmed his desire to sample life in England, but for now is focused on his country's exploits in South Africa. He said: "I have said for a long time that I want to play in the Premier League.
"For me, the Premier League is a very good competition and I love that.
"After the World Cup I will decide what I want to do."
VILLA APPLAUDS PRESIDENT
Villa: "Congratulations to the new president"
Barca’s latest signing, David Villa, also passed on his congratulations to Sandro Rosell: "With the opening match of the World Cup just a couple of days away it’s difficult to think of anything else but it’s the future of the Club and we have to know what’s going on”.
"I’ve just arrived and I don’t have the experience of my team-mates. The only thing I can do from South Africa is congratulate the new president, wish him all the luck in the world and hope he helps Barca continue to achieve success”.
Barca’s latest signing, David Villa, also passed on his congratulations to Sandro Rosell: "With the opening match of the World Cup just a couple of days away it’s difficult to think of anything else but it’s the future of the Club and we have to know what’s going on”.
"I’ve just arrived and I don’t have the experience of my team-mates. The only thing I can do from South Africa is congratulate the new president, wish him all the luck in the world and hope he helps Barca continue to achieve success”.
MADRID NEW SIGNING
Benfica Star Angel Di Maria Has Real Madrid Medical - Report
The Argentine could soon complete the switch...
By Luis Mira
Jun 13, 2010 1:53:00 PM
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Benfica winger Angel di Maria has undergone a medical with Real Madrid in South Africa, according to Record.
Reports in Portugal claim that Madrid yesterday dispatched their medical staff to South Africa, where Di Maria is currently with Argentina's World Cup squad, to assess his condition.
Di Maria has been linked with a move to Madrid since the arrival of Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu last month to replace Manuel Pellegrini.
The 22-year-old has a €40 million release clause, but it is believed the Spanish capital club could use some of their Castilla players as part of the deal.
He started for Argentina in Saturday's World Cup opener against Nigeria, and his discreet performance seems to have done nothing to lessen Madrid's interest in him.
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The Argentine could soon complete the switch...
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Benfica winger Angel di Maria has undergone a medical with Real Madrid in South Africa, according to Record.
Reports in Portugal claim that Madrid yesterday dispatched their medical staff to South Africa, where Di Maria is currently with Argentina's World Cup squad, to assess his condition.
Di Maria has been linked with a move to Madrid since the arrival of Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu last month to replace Manuel Pellegrini.
The 22-year-old has a €40 million release clause, but it is believed the Spanish capital club could use some of their Castilla players as part of the deal.
He started for Argentina in Saturday's World Cup opener against Nigeria, and his discreet performance seems to have done nothing to lessen Madrid's interest in him.
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RUMOURS
Manchester City Could Offer More Than €36 Million For Barcelona's Dani Alves - Report
With Maicon's transfer being held up by competition with Real Madrid and Inter's unwillingness to negotiate for a lower fee, City have turned to Barca's Dani Alves...
By Cyrus C. Malek
Jun 14, 2010 4:03:00 PM
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As reported by Marca, Manchester City have expanded their search for a quality right-back after receiving resistance over a transfer for Maicon and have now become fixated with Barcelona's Dani Alves.
Alves is currently in negotiations with the Catalan giants to renew his contract with the club, but the Citizens are hoping to make a big money swoop to tempt the Brazilian away.
According to sources, Barca would not be all too inclined to sell their star right-back but could be persuaded by a mega offer. City are reported to be prepared to offer €36 million (the original fee Barca paid Sevilla for the transfer of the winger), but that offer could be raised as much as €40m.
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With Maicon's transfer being held up by competition with Real Madrid and Inter's unwillingness to negotiate for a lower fee, City have turned to Barca's Dani Alves...
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Jun 14, 2010 4:03:00 PM
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As reported by Marca, Manchester City have expanded their search for a quality right-back after receiving resistance over a transfer for Maicon and have now become fixated with Barcelona's Dani Alves.
Alves is currently in negotiations with the Catalan giants to renew his contract with the club, but the Citizens are hoping to make a big money swoop to tempt the Brazilian away.
According to sources, Barca would not be all too inclined to sell their star right-back but could be persuaded by a mega offer. City are reported to be prepared to offer €36 million (the original fee Barca paid Sevilla for the transfer of the winger), but that offer could be raised as much as €40m.
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PRESEASON BEGINS
Preparations for next season begin 19th July
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Preparations for next season will begin on 19th July when Pep Guardiola will hold the first training session of the close season for those members of the squad not involved in the World Cup.
The Barca head coach will get the ball rolling at the Joan Gamper training grounds with the handful of Barca players not currently taking part in the World Cup together with some of the rising stars from the reserves.
Staggered return
2009-08-20_EQUIPO_02.jpgA week later they will be joined by those players whose countries did not get past the group stage. The rest of the squad will report for duty a month after their nation is knocked out of the tournament.
Any players whose national team reaches the semi-final stage will be excused training until after the Tour of Asia.
Confirmed matches
2009-08-02_GUARDIOLA_01.jpgThe first friendly of the summer will take place on 29th July in Oslo against Valerenga. The team will make the return trip on the same day. So far two matches have been confirmed for the tour of Asia : on 4th August against an all-star eleven from the K-League; and 8th August in Beijing against Guoan.
Super Cup
2009-08-23_PARTIDO_13.jpgAt the moment FC Barcelona is waiting for the Spanish football authorities to decide the dates of the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla. In principle, the Spanish league will kick off on the weekend of 28th and 29th August. As soon as all this is confirmed the Club will announce the date of the Joan Gamper Trophy
www.fcbarcelona.cat
Preparations for next season will begin on 19th July when Pep Guardiola will hold the first training session of the close season for those members of the squad not involved in the World Cup.
The Barca head coach will get the ball rolling at the Joan Gamper training grounds with the handful of Barca players not currently taking part in the World Cup together with some of the rising stars from the reserves.
Staggered return
2009-08-20_EQUIPO_02.jpgA week later they will be joined by those players whose countries did not get past the group stage. The rest of the squad will report for duty a month after their nation is knocked out of the tournament.
Any players whose national team reaches the semi-final stage will be excused training until after the Tour of Asia.
Confirmed matches
2009-08-02_GUARDIOLA_01.jpgThe first friendly of the summer will take place on 29th July in Oslo against Valerenga. The team will make the return trip on the same day. So far two matches have been confirmed for the tour of Asia : on 4th August against an all-star eleven from the K-League; and 8th August in Beijing against Guoan.
Super Cup
2009-08-23_PARTIDO_13.jpgAt the moment FC Barcelona is waiting for the Spanish football authorities to decide the dates of the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla. In principle, the Spanish league will kick off on the weekend of 28th and 29th August. As soon as all this is confirmed the Club will announce the date of the Joan Gamper Trophy
SANDRA ROSELL IS PRESIDENT
Sandra Rosell is the new elected president of FCBarcelona who won with a margin of 61.35% of a total of 57088 votes casted. It was an historic win. He is 46yrs and has been with barca since the 90's. Wishin' his team a great term in office.
SANDRO ROSELL IS PRESIDENT
Sandra Rosell is the new elected president of FCBarcelona who won with a margin of 61.35% of a total of 57088 votes casted. It was an historic win. He is 46yrs and has been with barca since the 90's. Wishin' his team a great term in office.
ELECTION TIME
As Joan Laporta tenure comes to an end, election for a new president took place yesterday with 4 constentants with statistics showing Benedito 14.09%, David Ferrer 10.80%, Ingla 12.29%, and finally Sandra Rosell who won with a margin of 61.35%. Invalid 0.21%, blank 1.26% add up the remaining slots of a total of 57088 votes casted. It was historic as fans came out in numbers to vote including club members and personalities who showed up noting Josep Guardiorla, Marc Carmona, fustal barca coach, Carles Rexach, former player and manager, Migueli, also a former great player.
WORLD CUP
Cheer the barcelona players in the Spanish National team to victory... Xavi, Pedro R., Iniesta., Sergio B., V.Valdes, G. Pique, C. Puyol, and D. Villa the no. 7 man as we watch total football...forza barca...
TRANSFER
With mercurial DAVID VILLA and incoming hopeful CESC FABREGAS, we can only do better... Barca 4 real...
TRANSFER
With mercurial DAVID VILLA and incoming hopeful CESC FABREGAS, we can only do better... Barca 4 real...