Archive for October, 2009

Statistics: Higher attendances than last season

The average attendance at the Nou Camp so far this season has been 12,000 higher than last year, with an average of 75,000 at each game.
The average attendance at the stadium so far this season after six games is 74.254, 12.256 more than for the first six games of last season, when the average was [...]

Jonathan:”I will improve”

In an interview after Barca B in over Sabadell (3-0), Barca Atlètic midfielder and Mexican Jonathan Dos Santos (19) repeated his willingness to continue growing, either in Barca B or the first team: “My goal is to do my best at Barça Atlètic, gaining valuable playing time and helping the team win the points. If God [...]

Laporta called Extremadura president an “imbecile”

According to Catalan press, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta threatened the president of Extremadura and called him an “imbecile” during a phone call after being accused of using FC Barcelona as a stepping stone towards his political ambitions.
In his column in Spanish newspaper “Marca”, Guillermo Fernandez Vara asked Laporta to stop talking about Catalan independence. [...]

Pique:”Our opponents are ready to try anything”

FC Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, thinks that it will be impossible for his team to repeat last year’s success and thinks that Barca needs to remain humble.
“We have to try win it all again, but the coach (Guardiola) is right when he said that it’s hard to improve and that we’ll have to forget about [...]

Cultural Leonesa – first Barca opponent in Copa del Rey

Fans of Cultural Leonesa may look forward to hosting Copa del Rey champions – FC Barcelona. The draw for the knockout phase took place this morning in Madrid and Barca are scheduled to travel to Leon on 28th of October and will be hosting the minnows in return leg on 10th of November at Camp [...]

Laporta still to endorse his candidate

FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta is still keeping cards close to his chest regarding the endorsement of presidential candidate that is to represent the current Barca board.
6 months ago, vice-president, Alfons Godall, looked as a possible candidate but after he gave up the run there was only 2 names that were left on the list. The eccentric [...]

Arsenal and City interested in Puyol

According to reports coming from England, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen on signing the FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol. The Frenchman believes that Puyol could become a perfect partner for Vermaelen in Arsenal’s defense but their Premiership rivals, Manchester City, are also interested in signing the Barca icon.
Reportedly, Manchester City coach, Mark Hughes, is looking to [...]

Iniesta:”New contracts aren’t important, it’s being valued that counts”

FC Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta, attended a press conference after a training session with the Spanish national team.
“I never asked anything from Barca. It’s the club that reached out to me regarding new contracts. If the club feels that I need a new contract then I can only hope it’s a fair one. I don’t [...]

Bojan:”I’m feeling strong”

Speaking for the Catalan sports daily “EMD”, FC Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic, revealed that he’s feeling confident and optimistic about his return to the pitch. “First thing to do is to is to pick up the pace, regain confidence and return to my previous form. I feel confident, I just lack some rhythm”, described the young striker.
Bojan went on [...]

Figo:”I want Messi at Inter”

Former Portuguese international, Luis Figo, who is currently working on administrative tasks at Inter Milan, wants to see FC Barcelona star, Leo Messi, play under Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.
“It’s simple. The best footballer in Europe, at this time, is Messi. He has incredible qualities and is capable of breaking down any defense. We would [...]