Tag Archives: Barcelona

Champions league final!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Thoughts on the line up: With Puyol out, Chicharito (Hernandez) may have a field day against Mascherano deputizing at centre back. Park Ji-Sung is going to be United’s most important player today. Carrick won’t do much to stop Barca in … Continue reading →

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Barcelona win title; Messi best player…ever

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Lionel Messi’s first player registration card with Barcelona from 2001   When the three World Footballer of the Year Finalists were announced awhile back, I thought Xavi was most deserving of the honour. Even though I’d bought my kid an … Continue reading →

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El Clasico, Pt. III

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

The La Liga title was all but settled when Barcelona and Real Madrid played the first of their four games in rapid succession so there wasn’t much at stake. It was a bigger deal when Real pulled off an extra … Continue reading →

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Barcelona v Arsenal: analysis

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

17 minutes in and from a coaching perspective, Wenger must be very concerned about having one of his centre backs already on a yellow and having to use a sub to replace an injured keeper. Arsenal look very, very compact … Continue reading →

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Amazing Messi run v Athletic Bilbao on Sunday

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

I did really think and hope that either Xavi or Iniesta would win World Footballer of the year but the reality is that no one since Maradona can make runs like this into the box. No idea how he didn’t … Continue reading →

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Barcelona v Arsenal at the Emirates

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Sadly, my first thought was along the lines of ‘That’s not too bad. Thought it would be more.’ Then I gave my head a shake and started thinking of other options. Like selling a kidney. By the way these tickets … Continue reading →

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FIFA’s Puskas award nominees for best goal of the year announced

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

FIFA started this last year and Ronaldo’s 36 yard strike against Porto in the Champions League was the winner. Here it is: Here’s the nominees for this year’s award (there’s links to all the goals). Definitely some scorchers in there … Continue reading →

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Valdes enters the Schumacher zone

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

I love Carlos Puyol but this quote, given the video below, is an eyebrow raiser. Just the opening frame of the youtube video below gives you a good idea of how it’s all going to end. See the ball anywhere? … Continue reading →

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Live blog: Barcelona v FC Copehagen

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Let’s give this a try… Pre game: Copenhagen possibly have the worst kit the Champions League has ever seen. Seriously, most pub teams have better jerseys and you won’t see a bigger manufacturer’s logo anywhere Meanwhile, Barca need to see … Continue reading →

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