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FC Barcelona News: 3 February 2012; Players Train for Real Sociedad Clash, Oier Olazábal to Extend Contract
Frigid post-Cup training session | FC BarcelonaThe FC Barcelona first team was greeted by Catalonia’s frigid weather as they trotted out to the pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The cold, which has settled on the Catalan capital, forced the players to train in coats, stocking caps,...
FC Barcelona News: 2 February 2012; Barça Draw in Copa del Rey, Referees Remain Hot Topic
Messi misses spot-kick in Copa draw - Yahoo! EurosportLionel Messi failed to score a penalty as Valencia and Barcelona drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Mestalla. Messi saw his spot-kick saved in the second half as Barcelona - the most successful club in Copa del Rey...
FC Barcelona News: 1 February 2012; Hleb Released from Contract, Cuenca Officially Extends Barça Stay
Valencia-Barça: Did you know? | FC BarcelonaIn the semifinals of the 1989/90 season, an incredible goal from Ronald Koeman 10 minutes from full time saw the Catalans through to the final. With the 1-0 at the Luis Casanova stadium, Barça was virtually eliminated from the competition,...
FC Barcelona News: 31 January 2012; Transfer Window Closes Today, Neymar Deal "A Matter of Time"
22 Barça players ready themselves for the Cup match against Valencia | FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona returned to training on Monday morning after having Sunday off. All 14 available first team players were present, including Alexis, who was declared fully fit on Saturday. The Barça B...
FC Barcelona News: 30 January 2012; Barça Make no Excuses, Prepare for Tough Valencia Clash
League and Cup commitments | FC BarcelonaFollowing a pattern that has marked the month of January, the players will commence training this week focussed on not one but two vital matches, one each in the league and the Cup. On Wednesday Barça will travel down to Valencia (Cup semi-final first...
FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2012; Barça Drop More Points, Pedro Injured, Tello Makes La Liga Debut
Barca suffer title blow at Villarreal - Yahoo! EurosportBarcelona allowed the gap between themselves and great rivals Real Madrid to widen to seven points after being held to a 0-0 draw by Villarreal at El Madrigal. The Catalans may have ended Madrid's defence of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night...
FC Barcelona News: 27 January 2012; Valencia Set Up Barça Clash, Lionel Messi Interviewed by TIME
Interview: Lionel Messi on His Sport, Cristiano Ronaldo — and Argentina - TIMEOn the field, he shows little of the petulance and amateur dramatics of so many soccer players, including one or two in Barcelona colors. When he scores, he always raises two forefingers to the sky, dedicating the...
FC Barcelona News: 26 January 2012; Barça Advance to the Semi Final, Iniesta and Alexis Injured in El Clasico
Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid: Real press, continue it for longer, but waste too many chances | Zonal MarkingReal started and ended strongly, but a strong five minute spell for Barcelona before half time was enough for them. Pep Guardiola named an unchanged side from the first leg, with Jose Pinto...
FC Barcelona News: 25 January 2012; Another El Clasico Played Today, Pinto Signs Contract, Espanyol Crash Out
FC Barcelona are one win away from going ahead of Real Madrid all-time in clásicos | FC BarcelonaLast week's win at Real Madrid (1-2) was not only a huge step towards qualification for the last four of the Copa del Rey. It also meant that Barça tied Madrid on 86 wins in the...
FC Barcelona News: 24 January 2012; La Liga Season Reaches Halfway Point, Players Prepare for Copa El Clasico
Halfway through the season | FC BarcelonaThis weekend's games marked the halfway point in the 2011-12 La Liga season and Barça sit second, with 44 out of a possible 57 points (five behind the leaders Real Madrid). The team have won 13, drawn 5 and lost just a single game, with 59 goals...
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