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SPORT: Ibra has 11 tattoos
Iniesta:
I’m not the player that has tattoos.
But one day in Fuentealbilla I once put on a sticker with Tigatron from Transformers.
(Source: Sport.es)

Rumors of Javier Mascherano’s move to Camp Nou caused me to pause and reflect on the dynamism of FC Barcelona’s midfield: how does it function? how is it influenced by the players on the field? by the defensive shape? how would Mascherano – or any other midfielder – fit in to such a system? The [...]

In an interview for “La Vanguardia” an ex-Barca player Henrik Larsson endorsed Ibrahimovic’s arrival, giving in perspective his qualities and talent. If there is any person who can be trusted giving an opinion on Ibrahimovic then this is Larsson.
He started off explaining that “when I saw him for the first time I realized how tall [...]

Jonathan Soriano will be a new reinforcement for Barca Athletic. He was long considered as one of the greatest prospects of the Espanyol cantera and even played for the first team for a short spell. However, he has never reached the level that many expected him to.
He played for Albacete last season, making 10 appearances [...]

FC Barcelona defender Martin Cáceres will be unveiled at Juventus today, according to Spanish newspaper Sport, after the player passed his medical with the Italian club.

Although the deal is a loan rather than a permanent transfer, Juve do have the option to purchase Cáceres at the end of the season should they desire to do [...]

FC Barcelona midfielder Sergi Busquets has spoken about the arrival of Swedish centre forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the Catalan club.

Talking at a press conference in the United States, where the club will play three preseason fixtures, Busquets explained that the presence of Zlatan has made him “very excited,” and that the Swede is “very eager [...]

FC Barcelona officially announced that Alexander Hleb has been transferred to Stuttgart on a one year loan.
The 28-year-old Belarus midfielder will return to play for his former team in Bundesliga where he spent four years after leaving the German team for Arsenal.
FC Barcelona also announced that Stuttgart will assume Hleb´s full wages during his stay [...]

FC Barcelona forward and Argentinian international, Lionel Messi, will be offered an improved contract upon his return from the US pre-season tour.
The Catalan club decided to renew Messi`s contract following the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic who now overtook Messi as the highest paid Barca footballer. Barcelona will be looking to equal the players wages and [...]

Barca’s liveliness on the transfer market has just reached a climax. First three signings Maxwell, Keirrison and Ibrahimovic will be supplemented by at least two new players (a central defender and defensive/central midfielder). After the season had ended the primary objective was to buy five players, but due to an inflation created by Real [...]

“Ibrahimovic has kissed the shirt of Barça? That’s his choice. I won’t do that for now because I first want to earn the trust of the fans on the pitch. Ibrahimovic is a great player but I am Samuel Eto’o and my past and my victories speak for me. I do not like comparisons. I [...]