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 [...]

Sylvinho signs for Manchester City

Former FC Barcelona player Sylvinho signed for Manchester City yesterday, as officially announced by the English club. The veteran full-back signed a one-year deal with the English club..
After Barcelona decided not to extend his contract, Sylvinho was looking for a new club and opted to return to Premiership (having previously played for Arsenal).
Addressing the press, [...]

Sylvinho to sign for Manchester City

Catalan newspaper “El Mundo Deportivo” claims that former FC Barcelona left back Sylvinho is close to signing a deal with Manchester City.
According to the sources coming from England, the veteran full back already reached an agreement with Manchester City and signed a one year contract.
Reportedly, Sylvinho´s agent met with Manchester City officials last Wednesday when [...]

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Guardiola: “Ibrahimovic needs playing time”

FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was satisfied with the performance of his team against Manchester City and also the work of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Despite the defeat at the hands of Manchester City, the Barca coach appreciated the efforts of his players, “We’ve made many changes during the match. The young players showed a good [...]

FC Barcelona 0 – 1 Manchester City

Manchester City have become the first English team to claim the Joan Gamper Trophy after beating FC Barcelona 0-1 at the Camp Nou. A goal from ex-Atlético Madrid winger Martin Petrov in the 28th minute secured the win for the English side. The game also saw the debut of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic who played [...]

FC Barcelona – Manchester City Highlights

FC Barcelona [0-1] Manchester City in the Gamper Cup.

Preview: FC Barcelona – Manchester City

After pulling a positive result last Sunday in the Spanish Super Cup, the Catalan giants take on Manchester City this evening in the yearly Joan Gamper Cup.
Manchester City has bolstered their team this summer with big name signings such as Arsenal’s duo Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure, and Manchester United’s Carlos Tevez. Needless to mention [...]

Barca inquires about Kompany

According to Italian newspaper “Tuttomercato” FC Barcelona initiated contacts with Manchester City and inquired about their central defender and Belgian international Vincent Kompany (23).
Reportedly, Barca representatives already spoken with Kompany`s agent, Jacques Lichtenstein, asking him whether the player would be willing to join Barcelona.
After the recent statements of Chygrynskiy`s agent where he dismissed the [...]

Barca to wear “MES” shirts for the Gamper match

For the next Wednesday’s Joan Gamper Trophy match vs. Manchester City, Barca players will wear a special shirt designed in the colours of the MÉS campaign. The shorts will be red.
The club announced that the exclusive MES shirts will be put for sale at FC Barcelona’s official store while the shirts that the players will [...]