International press honours Leo Messi

The world’s media has gone out of its way to honour the historical fourth Ballon d’Or awarded to the Argentinian ace Leo Messi has appeared in the papers all around the world after winning a record fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or in Zurich, which has confirmed his place as the greatest footballer ever. The media has bestowed endless praise on the Barça star and his most incredible year yet. BBC | Lionel...

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Messi and Barça send gift to Müller

The Argentinian has sent a shirt to the former German striker along with a letter from president Rosell to Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Leo Messi ended 2012 with an all-time world record of 91 goals in a calendar year, thus breaking the previous best set by Gerd Müller (85 in 1972). Messi wanted to share the moment with the legendary player known as The Torpedo by sending him a Barça...

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First Team's Training open to public at Miniestadi

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Barça and Tito return to training

Excellent news today as Tito Vilanova felt fit enough to turn up at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this morning to begin preparing Sunday’s derby with Espanyol. The first training session of the year was for the Catalan players taking part in this evening’s game between Catalunya and Nigeria (kick off 7 pm). Victor Valdés will miss that game with an inflamed plantar fascia on his left foot but Piqué, Puyol, Bartra, Montoya, Alba, Xavi, Busquets,...

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Happy 2013 Readers

It seems fair to say that 2012 has not been the greatest year in the recent history of FC Barcelona. First and foremost both Eric Abidal and Tito Vilanova suffered recurrences to their respective illnesses, reminding us all that the game that we love with such passion, is at the end of the day, just a game. If the object of the game is to win trophies than the year was below par by recent standards. Having won thirteen titles in the previous...

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Liga, Champions, Spanish Cup and Supercup: 2012 statistics, listed by competitions

Barça have scored 175 goals this year, broken down as follows: 121 in La Liga, 26 in the Champions League, 24 in the Copa del Rey and 4 in the Supercup In Europe, the team’s average possession was 74.6% Barça have scored 175 goals this year, broken down as follows: 121 in La Liga, 26 in the Champions League, 24 in the Copa del Rey and 4 in the Supercup. In Europe, the team’s average possession was...

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caricature of barcelona 2012

Caricature of barcelona                         The END ...

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