2010 was extraordinary in many ways,Barca gave us many wonderful moments:) Sweet memories.I wish you a blaugrana New Year:)
Dec 30, 2010
What a wonderful year we experienced!
2010 was extraordinary in many ways,Barca gave us many wonderful moments:) Sweet memories.I wish you a blaugrana New Year:)
Dec 28, 2010
My Christmas without football?
I’ve tried to rest a bit and don’t even think about football,but well, real life is always different:P It started 2 day before Christmas when I received package with “Year in paradise” by Iniesta, I promissed myself to not read it during holidays, but I couldn’t resist and read it on the second day of Christmas, and I must write it: this book is AWESOME, you probably know that Iniesta is my favourite players and I love him so much,but after reading this book I love him even more, I won’t tell you everything (I don’t want to spoil surprises for those who read it now or will read it in the future) but I was crying and smiling every single page:P The best parts are stories from changing room, and when Andres shares his oppinion about Crackovia. EPIC! On the first day of Christmas (well I couldn’t sleep after all-day-long party with family) I was looking for sth interesting in TV and found World Cup final game, so I had to watch it again:P Than I watched some CL highlights and interviews with players. So that were my holidays without football:P LOL
Dec 21, 2010
Profile - Xavi Hernandez
It's time for our "6" -Xavi. It's hard to write about him, because he is one of the greatest players in the world and he is one of a kind man. So I will try to do my best with his profile, but it's impossible to write good enough piece about Xavi. Let's start with picture, than some data and interesting facts and MORE photos.
Position: midfielder
Place of birth: Terrassa (Barcelona)
Date: 25-01-1980
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Debut: RCD Mallorca-FC Barcelona (2-1, Spanish Super Cup), 18/08/1998
Note: Xavi in FCB wears number "6" but in Spanish team "8" ( Iniesta is "8" in Barcelona and "6" in Spanish national team).
Xavi has spent all his footballing life at the Nou Camp, having joined Barcelona when he was only 11 years old. The progress he made was always very quick and in season 97-98 he moved up from youth team to Barca B.
Xavi's dream of making his official debut with the first team squad became true when he played in the Spanish Super Cup against Majorca in the summer of 1998. He was in the starting line up and scored: a better debut he could not have asked for.
A cologne: Clinique’s Happy.
A car: Audi Q5 or Q7.
A watch: I don’t wear them. Puyol’s.
A pending trip: India.
It embarrasses you to… not a lot of things, I’m not easily embarrassed.
I envy women for… being upright and honest, and for their coherency.
You would go have a beer with… my lifelong friends and teammates.
What kind of work wouldn’t you like to do? Surgeon.
A goal: A bicycle kick by Van Basten with Ajax.
A football genius: Maradona and Messi.
A coach: All that I’ve had.
First stadium that you went to: Camp Nou.
Your first ball: Mikasa.
A game of Spain’s that you remember: the final of the Eurocopa. (note that this Q&A was canducted before World Cupo 2010;)
Your first kit: Java Tarrassa.
A stadium that you would like to play in that’s not your team’s: San Mamés and the Bernabéu.
Books, cards or videogames?
I’m more into cards – a bit of poker right now. But if I have to play videogames, I’ll play.
What gets on your nerves?
When you’re telling me something and you stop in the middle. You know, when someone asks you a question, and you ask them, “so where is this going?” and they reply, “I’ll tell you later.” Tell me or don’t ask me!
Do you remember what was your first kiss like?
Yes! It was a spectacular experience.
What do you play on Play?
Nothing, I don’t play. I play futbolín.
How many watches do you own?
A few, and all were gifts. I’ve never bought one in my life. I don’t use them, they bother me.
What were your first boots like?
Patrick Silvers. They were really trendy…
Who did you ask for an autograph when you were a kid?
N’Kono, one day when Espanyol played in Terrassa.
What is your dog’s name?
Tiro, but he doesn’t live with me.
Which player has kicked you the most?
I don’t get too many kicks.
What’s the last TV series you’ve become addicted to?
Uf! Everything! From The Fresh Prince of Bel Air to El Cor de la Ciutat. I like comedies.
(English translation from conlaroja.wordpress.com)
Xavi was named the official Man of the match of the 2009 Champions League Final as he helped Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win their third Champions League-title. He was named Player of the Tournament by UEFA at UEFA Euro 2008[2]. In all he has been capped 98 times for the Spanish national team, with whom he won the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He is regularly cited as one of the best midfielders currently playing.
Our "midfield maestro" or "the Brain" is a winner of all major titles at both international and club level. His famous 360 turn is called pelopina. Xavi is called Pelopo: Xavi: “my friend Miguel Ángel started calling me that when we played together in the cantera of Barça.” Miguel Ángel: “Pelopo is a reference to the hair on a part of the body that you can imagine… you know, pelo-po, de po… [note: the po... stands for a five letter word that is Spanish for a certain part of the male anatomy.] It was an affectionate nickname that we used in my neighborhood. It resulted from some stupid thing that we did and it’s still used now.” He gets angry when you call him “Pelopo.”
ok, time for some photos;)
his smile...
some other photos...
and just "few" photos from games:
Nice video about Xavi ( I know that there are 1000 videos about Xavi, but it's imposibble to post everything in one post;P)
Position: midfielder
Place of birth: Terrassa (Barcelona)
Date: 25-01-1980
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Debut: RCD Mallorca-FC Barcelona (2-1, Spanish Super Cup), 18/08/1998
Note: Xavi in FCB wears number "6" but in Spanish team "8" ( Iniesta is "8" in Barcelona and "6" in Spanish national team).
Xavi has spent all his footballing life at the Nou Camp, having joined Barcelona when he was only 11 years old. The progress he made was always very quick and in season 97-98 he moved up from youth team to Barca B.
Xavi's dream of making his official debut with the first team squad became true when he played in the Spanish Super Cup against Majorca in the summer of 1998. He was in the starting line up and scored: a better debut he could not have asked for.
A cologne: Clinique’s Happy.
A car: Audi Q5 or Q7.
A watch: I don’t wear them. Puyol’s.
A pending trip: India.
It embarrasses you to… not a lot of things, I’m not easily embarrassed.
I envy women for… being upright and honest, and for their coherency.
You would go have a beer with… my lifelong friends and teammates.
What kind of work wouldn’t you like to do? Surgeon.
A goal: A bicycle kick by Van Basten with Ajax.
A football genius: Maradona and Messi.
A coach: All that I’ve had.
First stadium that you went to: Camp Nou.
Your first ball: Mikasa.
A game of Spain’s that you remember: the final of the Eurocopa. (note that this Q&A was canducted before World Cupo 2010;)
Your first kit: Java Tarrassa.
A stadium that you would like to play in that’s not your team’s: San Mamés and the Bernabéu.
Books, cards or videogames?
I’m more into cards – a bit of poker right now. But if I have to play videogames, I’ll play.
What gets on your nerves?
When you’re telling me something and you stop in the middle. You know, when someone asks you a question, and you ask them, “so where is this going?” and they reply, “I’ll tell you later.” Tell me or don’t ask me!
Do you remember what was your first kiss like?
Yes! It was a spectacular experience.
What do you play on Play?
Nothing, I don’t play. I play futbolín.
How many watches do you own?
A few, and all were gifts. I’ve never bought one in my life. I don’t use them, they bother me.
What were your first boots like?
Patrick Silvers. They were really trendy…
Who did you ask for an autograph when you were a kid?
N’Kono, one day when Espanyol played in Terrassa.
What is your dog’s name?
Tiro, but he doesn’t live with me.
Which player has kicked you the most?
I don’t get too many kicks.
What’s the last TV series you’ve become addicted to?
Uf! Everything! From The Fresh Prince of Bel Air to El Cor de la Ciutat. I like comedies.
(English translation from conlaroja.wordpress.com)
Xavi was named the official Man of the match of the 2009 Champions League Final as he helped Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win their third Champions League-title. He was named Player of the Tournament by UEFA at UEFA Euro 2008[2]. In all he has been capped 98 times for the Spanish national team, with whom he won the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He is regularly cited as one of the best midfielders currently playing.
Our "midfield maestro" or "the Brain" is a winner of all major titles at both international and club level. His famous 360 turn is called pelopina. Xavi is called Pelopo: Xavi: “my friend Miguel Ángel started calling me that when we played together in the cantera of Barça.” Miguel Ángel: “Pelopo is a reference to the hair on a part of the body that you can imagine… you know, pelo-po, de po… [note: the po... stands for a five letter word that is Spanish for a certain part of the male anatomy.] It was an affectionate nickname that we used in my neighborhood. It resulted from some stupid thing that we did and it’s still used now.” He gets angry when you call him “Pelopo.”
ok, time for some photos;)
his smile...
some other photos...
and just "few" photos from games:
Nice video about Xavi ( I know that there are 1000 videos about Xavi, but it's imposibble to post everything in one post;P)
Dec 11, 2010
just a note
Hi all, thanks for reading my blog, sorry that recenlty it was not updated, I will try to do my best to keep it "alive". Maybe not every single day, but I promise to post here at least once a week. I also want to continue with "profile" series here, so stay tuned, next featured player will be Xavi:)
Dec 10, 2010
I'm disappointed with decision about new sponsor logo on Barca shirt
Shirt sponsorship is easy solution, but do our club really need it? In my oppinion: no.
We have some sponsors like Nike, Audi, la Caixa, Turkish Airlines, Estrella, Herbalife, TV3 and it’s nothing wrong to have sponsors, but in case of FC Barcelona shirts are really important, and I don’t want to see too many logos on our blaugrana shirts:) Right now on shirts there are small sponsors logos ( TV3 (on sleeve) and Nike), Unicef logo is great idea, I think it’s really blaugrana spirit to support charity organization.
Club has many sponsors, but that doesn’t meant that their logos are on Barca shirt (like Estrella,Caixa, Herbalife). Of course putting logo on shirt is more profitable for club. But there are more important things than money. Barca shirts are unique because instead of gettin money from sponsors club give money to Unicef. This deal with Qatar Foundation is completly different, it’s not about charity but aobut earning money.
I know that it was founded by Royal family, but still. I just think that foundation could spent this money in different way, like helping kids or so. I just don’t like the idea of putting more logos on shirt. Qatar foundation can collaborate with club or FCB Fundacio (like Leo Messi Foundation and many others do). But sponsorship is different thing…
I completly understand financial situation of our club, but I also know that some numbers are not quite “true”, I have master’s degree of Economics, and I know that the same financial situation you can present in many different ways,all are true but some looks worse than others.
I want all the best for Barca, but there are some very important things with great value to barcelonismo and cules around the world.
I know that world is not ideal, and football club is a big bussiness too, but well FCB was always “different”. Moreover this decision was taken in wrong way. Is this the transparency that Sandro Rosell was talking about? Decision was announced, just like “soci case”.
“For me, the club couching its vile decision in “Well, it’s the right sponsor, you know,” is like a whore saying “I don’t do business with bad men.” It makes you no less of a whore.”- source here
Moreover I knew that this board would blame Laporta and past board, it was for me clear for the beggining, now I’m really sad, really. I’m not fan of Laporta, he made many mistakes too, but his “shirt policy” was very good, both to club image and supporters around the world.
There are other ways to improve financial situtation, Rosell chosen in my oppinion bad decision, but well I know nothing about current situation in board, but as far as I know Socis were not aware of this decision nor even plans, so I’m sad also about the WAY of making this decision. Another strange thing is that Rosell won’t be attending the announcement ceremony. (he also abstained from the vote to pursue legal action against Laporta).
Mr.Rosell disappointed me one more time, first “Cruyff case” than some strange decisions, “soci case”, now shirts, what else? Soon we will sing “hala”or what?
We have some sponsors like Nike, Audi, la Caixa, Turkish Airlines, Estrella, Herbalife, TV3 and it’s nothing wrong to have sponsors, but in case of FC Barcelona shirts are really important, and I don’t want to see too many logos on our blaugrana shirts:) Right now on shirts there are small sponsors logos ( TV3 (on sleeve) and Nike), Unicef logo is great idea, I think it’s really blaugrana spirit to support charity organization.
Club has many sponsors, but that doesn’t meant that their logos are on Barca shirt (like Estrella,Caixa, Herbalife). Of course putting logo on shirt is more profitable for club. But there are more important things than money. Barca shirts are unique because instead of gettin money from sponsors club give money to Unicef. This deal with Qatar Foundation is completly different, it’s not about charity but aobut earning money.
I know that it was founded by Royal family, but still. I just think that foundation could spent this money in different way, like helping kids or so. I just don’t like the idea of putting more logos on shirt. Qatar foundation can collaborate with club or FCB Fundacio (like Leo Messi Foundation and many others do). But sponsorship is different thing…
I completly understand financial situation of our club, but I also know that some numbers are not quite “true”, I have master’s degree of Economics, and I know that the same financial situation you can present in many different ways,all are true but some looks worse than others.
I want all the best for Barca, but there are some very important things with great value to barcelonismo and cules around the world.
I know that world is not ideal, and football club is a big bussiness too, but well FCB was always “different”. Moreover this decision was taken in wrong way. Is this the transparency that Sandro Rosell was talking about? Decision was announced, just like “soci case”.
“For me, the club couching its vile decision in “Well, it’s the right sponsor, you know,” is like a whore saying “I don’t do business with bad men.” It makes you no less of a whore.”- source here
Moreover I knew that this board would blame Laporta and past board, it was for me clear for the beggining, now I’m really sad, really. I’m not fan of Laporta, he made many mistakes too, but his “shirt policy” was very good, both to club image and supporters around the world.
There are other ways to improve financial situtation, Rosell chosen in my oppinion bad decision, but well I know nothing about current situation in board, but as far as I know Socis were not aware of this decision nor even plans, so I’m sad also about the WAY of making this decision. Another strange thing is that Rosell won’t be attending the announcement ceremony. (he also abstained from the vote to pursue legal action against Laporta).
Mr.Rosell disappointed me one more time, first “Cruyff case” than some strange decisions, “soci case”, now shirts, what else? Soon we will sing “hala”or what?
Nov 30, 2010
Manita
I knew that this willbe a specialgame (as every El Clasico is special match) but what happened last night wasjust... magic? I can't find words to describe my feelings,emotions and so on. So I will just post a photo,I took it right after final whistle.
Nov 6, 2010
My trip to Barcelona- really short summary
Just a few photos from my trip to Barcelona. I was watching FCB-Sevilla game at Camp Nou and as you know we won 5-0 so it was lucky evening. Atmosphere there was extraordinary, weather was good (no rain! yay!), game was excellent, my fav players were playing, what I could ask more?
The other day I visited Camp Nou once again, during so called "Camp Nou experience" which is a museum and stadium tour, a lot of people, and only few hours (it was public holiday so museum was only open until 14). I spent there 3 hours, and it wasn't enough for me. So many trophies, wonderful things to see (like old jerseys, memorabilias) and one of a kind multimedia zone where you can experience many wonderful moments. I recomend visit there (at least 2 hours).
I also watched game FCB-FCK in bar near city center, cool experience, but too many Copenhagen's supporters around:P
Rest o my time in Barcelona I spent enjoying city, sightseeing and just wandering around.
Wuth special dedication to sinnet
Nov 4, 2010
Hi, I'm alive:P
ok there were no posts for more than a week, it's a long time, and there were so many interesting things, including 3 games, but let me explain that silence on blog. First of all, I was in Barcelona:P Well not all that time, but last 6 days. So I have no time for posting things here. I think there is no sense to post everything, just a little summary. And than I will post everyday like before my trip.
26th Oct
-Six Barça players up for world’s best player award (click to get to know more)
-training: Pep Guardiola left various high profile names out of his squad for the trip south to play in the Copa del Rey first leg encounter and so Víctor Valdés, Dani Alves, Gerard Piqué, Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta, Lionel Messi and David Villa all trained as normal.
-FC Barcelona’s squad landed in Ceuta after their unique trip by helicopter and they were met by around 200 people while another large group then welcomed them as they arrived at their hotel ahead of the Copa del Rey encounter. (read more here)
-Jeffren Suárez has been ruled out for four weeks after tests revealed the extent of the shoulder injury that he sustained in the Copa del Rey tie against Ceuta on Tuesday.
-Maxwell will always have fond memories of the Copa del Rey encounter with Ceuta after he scored his first official goal for FC Barcelona in the 0-2 triumph on Tuesday evening. Maxwell not only scored a goal against Ceuta he also set up the other as he provided the assist for Pedro.
-Bojan Krkic wore the captain’s armband in an official match for the first time against Ceuta, but this was just one of the interesting bits of trivia associated to last night’s Copa del Rey opener.
- Pep after game: “We lacked a third goal” (more comments)
-Players reactions after game (click)
27th Oct
- The seven first team players that did not travel to Ceuta had training in the morning at the Ciutat Esportiva. Guardiola also called upon 14 reserve team players.
28th Oct
-After a few days working apart from the rest of the squad, aiming to get over their respective injuries, Xavi and Milito rejoined the group for training at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
-Speaking after training session, Víctor Valdés admitted:“the team have had a few blips, but it’s nothing more than that”, whilst assuring the media:“I can see no reason to doubt the team.We are even doing some things better this season".
29th Oct
-The focus was on the visit of Sevilla as 18 FC Barcelona players were joined by Thiago Alcántara for Friday's training session at the club's Ciutat Esportiva training complex.
-Pep met with media after training (read more)
- José Manuel Pinto has been suspended for two Champions League matches by UEFA for an incident in the match against FC Copenhagen and Barça are now planning to appeal to the Control and Disciplinary Committee.
-Gerard Piqué revealed his feelings on a range of subjects from life at FC Barcelona and his time at Manchester United in an interview with Estació Camp Nou for Barça TV. (read more)
30th Oct- Matchday
- The players reported to the Stadium at 11.30 and were out on the pitch training at midday in preparation for the clash with Manzano’s Seville which kicked off at 22.00.
-WHAT A GAME! 5-0! Two goals by Messi and Villa, one for Alves, I was there at Camp Nou and can enjoy that wonderful game. PURE JOY.
- Villa after game: “the goals were for all the Nou Camp fans and for all the people from my home town who’d come to see me. They travelled a long way and I’m very grateful to them. I hope that they take advantage of the holiday weekend to visit the city – I’m sure they’ll love it”.
- game facts Seville only had three shots during the game, with just one on target, whilst Barça had eighteen, with eight on target. Barça made twenty five crosses to Seville’s seven and a total of 723 passes to the visitor’s 283: another stat that shows Barça’s total domination.
31st Oct
-Messi: “It’s been a good week” (read more)
-The players who featured in last night’s win over Seville had a gentle training session in the morning, as the focus switched from La Liga to Champions League action and the trip to Copenhagen on Monday for Tuesday’s game.
-Xavi: “I felt nearly 100%”(more here)
1st Nov
-FC Barcelona, accompanied by President Sandro Rosell, landed at 13.50 at Copenhagen airport ahead of Champions League clash.
-Pep Guardiola has called up 19 players for the game, 17 from the first team squad plus Thiago and Miño from Barça B. A further 40 fans travelled with the players to watch the game.
-Speaking before Tuesday’s game in Copenhagen, Dani Alves believes the team are “gradually improving with every game and there’ll be no going back - we are heading for the highest level”.(more here)
-Guardiola: “we’ll have to put in a very good performance” (more)
Barça trained at the Parken Stadium in the evening ahead of game in the midst of great media excitement.+click for more information and photos
2nd Nov matchday
-Barça were not alone on a cold night in Copenhagen. Some 2,000 FC Barcelona fans and members were in the Parken Stadium to see them draw on Danish soil. Barça fans from Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Belgium, and not forgetting Catalans and Spaniards, were in the Danish capital to cheer on Guardiola and his men. In total, there were some 2,000 Barça supporters in the stands. The largest community was almost certainly from Poland, whose Penya Polska alone sent some 100 fans.
-Game result 1-1
-There’s just no stopping Leo Messi. In Copenhagen, the Argentinian scored yet again and now has 100 in the Josep Guardiola era. Messi has also overtaken Rivaldo as the club’s highest scorer in international competitions.
-Plazers reactions after game (click to read more)
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Guardiola after game (click for more)
-Barça enjoyed 67 per cent of the possession, in both the first half and the second too.
-Copenhagen had more crosses into the area, 35-12, but were nowhere near their guests in passes made, 252-611.
-Lionel Messi has scored 11 of his 15 goals this season in the first half of games.
26th Oct
-Six Barça players up for world’s best player award (click to get to know more)
-training: Pep Guardiola left various high profile names out of his squad for the trip south to play in the Copa del Rey first leg encounter and so Víctor Valdés, Dani Alves, Gerard Piqué, Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta, Lionel Messi and David Villa all trained as normal.
-FC Barcelona’s squad landed in Ceuta after their unique trip by helicopter and they were met by around 200 people while another large group then welcomed them as they arrived at their hotel ahead of the Copa del Rey encounter. (read more here)
-Jeffren Suárez has been ruled out for four weeks after tests revealed the extent of the shoulder injury that he sustained in the Copa del Rey tie against Ceuta on Tuesday.
-Maxwell will always have fond memories of the Copa del Rey encounter with Ceuta after he scored his first official goal for FC Barcelona in the 0-2 triumph on Tuesday evening. Maxwell not only scored a goal against Ceuta he also set up the other as he provided the assist for Pedro.
-Bojan Krkic wore the captain’s armband in an official match for the first time against Ceuta, but this was just one of the interesting bits of trivia associated to last night’s Copa del Rey opener.
- Pep after game: “We lacked a third goal” (more comments)
-Players reactions after game (click)
27th Oct
- The seven first team players that did not travel to Ceuta had training in the morning at the Ciutat Esportiva. Guardiola also called upon 14 reserve team players.
28th Oct
-After a few days working apart from the rest of the squad, aiming to get over their respective injuries, Xavi and Milito rejoined the group for training at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
-Speaking after training session, Víctor Valdés admitted:“the team have had a few blips, but it’s nothing more than that”, whilst assuring the media:“I can see no reason to doubt the team.We are even doing some things better this season".
29th Oct
-The focus was on the visit of Sevilla as 18 FC Barcelona players were joined by Thiago Alcántara for Friday's training session at the club's Ciutat Esportiva training complex.
-Pep met with media after training (read more)
- José Manuel Pinto has been suspended for two Champions League matches by UEFA for an incident in the match against FC Copenhagen and Barça are now planning to appeal to the Control and Disciplinary Committee.
-Gerard Piqué revealed his feelings on a range of subjects from life at FC Barcelona and his time at Manchester United in an interview with Estació Camp Nou for Barça TV. (read more)
30th Oct- Matchday
- The players reported to the Stadium at 11.30 and were out on the pitch training at midday in preparation for the clash with Manzano’s Seville which kicked off at 22.00.
-WHAT A GAME! 5-0! Two goals by Messi and Villa, one for Alves, I was there at Camp Nou and can enjoy that wonderful game. PURE JOY.
- Villa after game: “the goals were for all the Nou Camp fans and for all the people from my home town who’d come to see me. They travelled a long way and I’m very grateful to them. I hope that they take advantage of the holiday weekend to visit the city – I’m sure they’ll love it”.
- game facts Seville only had three shots during the game, with just one on target, whilst Barça had eighteen, with eight on target. Barça made twenty five crosses to Seville’s seven and a total of 723 passes to the visitor’s 283: another stat that shows Barça’s total domination.
31st Oct
-Messi: “It’s been a good week” (read more)
-The players who featured in last night’s win over Seville had a gentle training session in the morning, as the focus switched from La Liga to Champions League action and the trip to Copenhagen on Monday for Tuesday’s game.
-Xavi: “I felt nearly 100%”(more here)
1st Nov
-FC Barcelona, accompanied by President Sandro Rosell, landed at 13.50 at Copenhagen airport ahead of Champions League clash.
-Pep Guardiola has called up 19 players for the game, 17 from the first team squad plus Thiago and Miño from Barça B. A further 40 fans travelled with the players to watch the game.
-Speaking before Tuesday’s game in Copenhagen, Dani Alves believes the team are “gradually improving with every game and there’ll be no going back - we are heading for the highest level”.(more here)
-Guardiola: “we’ll have to put in a very good performance” (more)
Barça trained at the Parken Stadium in the evening ahead of game in the midst of great media excitement.+click for more information and photos
2nd Nov matchday
-Barça were not alone on a cold night in Copenhagen. Some 2,000 FC Barcelona fans and members were in the Parken Stadium to see them draw on Danish soil. Barça fans from Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Belgium, and not forgetting Catalans and Spaniards, were in the Danish capital to cheer on Guardiola and his men. In total, there were some 2,000 Barça supporters in the stands. The largest community was almost certainly from Poland, whose Penya Polska alone sent some 100 fans.
-Game result 1-1
-There’s just no stopping Leo Messi. In Copenhagen, the Argentinian scored yet again and now has 100 in the Josep Guardiola era. Messi has also overtaken Rivaldo as the club’s highest scorer in international competitions.
-Plazers reactions after game (click to read more)
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Guardiola after game (click for more)
-Barça enjoyed 67 per cent of the possession, in both the first half and the second too.
-Copenhagen had more crosses into the area, 35-12, but were nowhere near their guests in passes made, 252-611.
-Lionel Messi has scored 11 of his 15 goals this season in the first half of games.
Oct 26, 2010
Sunday&Monday summary
After their win in Zaragoza, the squad were back in training on Sunday morning. One of the most important elements of this morning’s session was the presence of thirteen B team players, with Dos Santos, Nolito, Fontàs, Riverola, Benja, Thiago, Saúl, Rochina, O. Romeu, Miño, V. Vázquez, Edu Oriol and Bartra joining in with the first team squad.
Guardiola decided to give eight of his players –Puyol, Pique, Iniesta, Alves, Messi, Villa, Valdés and Busquets, a rest, but the last three decided to come in anyway and do some gentle recovery work, whilst Xavi and Milito also continued with their own treatment apart from the rest of the group.
Seydou Keita spoke after training on Sunday morning and stressed the good performances and results the team are putting in, whilst explaining how keen he is to start this season’s assault on the Spanish Cup. (read more -click)
Ten first team players and six from Barça B will make the trip to Ceuta on Tuesday as Barça open their Spanish Cup campaign. The Cup rules state that the squad must be 16 strong and a maximum of six non-first team players can be named. The trip to Ceuta will be unusual for the team, who will fly to Malaga, before taking a helicopter flight over into the African continent. The squad are due to touch down in Ceuta at 12.30.
The full list given by Guardiola this morning is: Pinto, Puyol, Abidal, Maxwell, Adriano, Mascherano, Keita, Bojan, Jeffren, Pedro, Miño, Bartra, Fontàs, Thiago, Dos Santos and Nolito. Seven first team squad players -Valdés, Alves, Piqué, Busquets, Iniesta, Messi and Villa -are still enjoying the short break Guardiola gave them after the Zaragoza game.
The squad for the Ceuta game, with the exception of Pinto who had the club’s permission to miss the session for family reasons, trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this morning. In addition, Valdes came along and worked out with a coach, before joining the rest of the group, whilst Xavi and Milito continued with their own recovery programmes.
Barça begin their campaign to regain the Spanish Cup when they travel to the North African enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday and Guardiola commented: “It’s not a chore at all - I’m looking forward to the game, When you play a team you don’t know, you always pick up something new”. If you want to know what else Pep said at meeting with press click (here), pay attention to Pep's clothes and shoes (sorry for poor quality but couldn't find better pictures)
On official website there is interesting piece sbout new system 3-4-3 (click for more)
Guardiola decided to give eight of his players –Puyol, Pique, Iniesta, Alves, Messi, Villa, Valdés and Busquets, a rest, but the last three decided to come in anyway and do some gentle recovery work, whilst Xavi and Milito also continued with their own treatment apart from the rest of the group.
Seydou Keita spoke after training on Sunday morning and stressed the good performances and results the team are putting in, whilst explaining how keen he is to start this season’s assault on the Spanish Cup. (read more -click)
Ten first team players and six from Barça B will make the trip to Ceuta on Tuesday as Barça open their Spanish Cup campaign. The Cup rules state that the squad must be 16 strong and a maximum of six non-first team players can be named. The trip to Ceuta will be unusual for the team, who will fly to Malaga, before taking a helicopter flight over into the African continent. The squad are due to touch down in Ceuta at 12.30.
The full list given by Guardiola this morning is: Pinto, Puyol, Abidal, Maxwell, Adriano, Mascherano, Keita, Bojan, Jeffren, Pedro, Miño, Bartra, Fontàs, Thiago, Dos Santos and Nolito. Seven first team squad players -Valdés, Alves, Piqué, Busquets, Iniesta, Messi and Villa -are still enjoying the short break Guardiola gave them after the Zaragoza game.
The squad for the Ceuta game, with the exception of Pinto who had the club’s permission to miss the session for family reasons, trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this morning. In addition, Valdes came along and worked out with a coach, before joining the rest of the group, whilst Xavi and Milito continued with their own recovery programmes.
Barça begin their campaign to regain the Spanish Cup when they travel to the North African enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday and Guardiola commented: “It’s not a chore at all - I’m looking forward to the game, When you play a team you don’t know, you always pick up something new”. If you want to know what else Pep said at meeting with press click (here), pay attention to Pep's clothes and shoes (sorry for poor quality but couldn't find better pictures)
On official website there is interesting piece sbout new system 3-4-3 (click for more)
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