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Kizz, I've heard from Lord Spencer that Qatar Foundation is a major suspect for laundering money for Al-Qaeda

Probably false though.

Brilliant passing from both cricles but am I mean't to be hearing the commentary about how they are successful or am I mean't to be looking at the passing?

paxtonpale wrote:Brilliant passing from both cricles but am I mean't to be hearing the commentary about how they are successful or am I mean't to be looking at the passing?

The passing

Aside from the political content (which as you know I agree), this is a nice video that shows many beatiful sights and traditions from Catalonia and I felt like sharing it:

The videos blocked so I'm going to move this to the Press Room. Generally put vids there anyway.

Mali classified for the Africa Cup which will be played between January 21 and February 12. This means Keita will miss several weeks of competition with Barca. Mali, however, is far from one of the favorites, so Keita's return may be advanced. [sport.es]

Khaledbarca wrote:Mali classified for the Africa Cup which will be played between January 21 and February 12. This means Keita will miss several weeks of competition with Barca. Mali, however, is far from one of the favorites, so Keita's return may be advanced. [sport.es]

lol

Go MALI!

Nah, go algeria

BarcaKizz wrote:

Khaledbarca wrote:Mali classified for the Africa Cup which will be played between January 21 and February 12. This means Keita will miss several weeks of competition with Barca. Mali, however, is far from one of the favorites, so Keita's return may be advanced. [sport.es]

lol

Go MALI!

haha i had the same reaction

But still i don't hate Kieta, he always gives his best to the team.. but i want to see Thiago & Cesc playing more, Kieta improved his passing alot (% accuracy).. but the problem that he's slower than the rest of our midfielders, our game is more fluent without him..

Gd Luck Kieta

The trophies won by barcelona all times are (by the number of victories): 25 Cups, 23 Catalan Championships, 21 leagues, 10 Super Cups of Spain, 6 Copa Catalunya, 4 European Cups ,4 Recopa of Europe. 4 European Super Cups, 3 Fairs Cup. Barcelona trophies: 2 Cups Eva Maria Duarte de Peron, 2 Latin Cups, 2 League Cups, 1 World Club Championship, 1 Lliga Mediterranean and 1 Catalan League.["Barça" Magazine]

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Copa del Rey Draw (Round 32):
Hospitalet vs BARÇA. / Matches will be played on 9 November & 21 December

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i724t2X6jjs&feature=player_embedded

:study:

Fontàs signs on till 2015

Barça’s young defender has extended his contract with the Club through to 30th June 2015, with an increased buyout clause of 70 million Euros.

Andreu Fontàs is a central defender with plenty of future ahead of him and the Club has recognised that by extending his contract until 30th June 2015. The new deal, signed this morning at the Club offices, extends his contract from 2013 and the buyout clause from 30 to 70 million Euros.

The Club informed the player on July 4th that he would be part of the first team squad for this season and he has so far featured in just one game so far this campaign –the 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad at Anoeta.


http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada11-12/10/17/n111017119784.html

On Thursday, Abidal's agent will meet with Barca directors to negotiate a new deal..

1- Abidal wants 2 year deal
2- Barca are offering 1 + 1 ( depending on the number of matches he plays in 2012/2013)


Abidal ♥

Superb control.

Hmm there's nothing pre 2008 (Pep) in there, but nice video anyways. However a video cannot begin to describe how vital Xavi has been to us.

Nice video.

It seems against my sexuality to love a guy so much. But I can't help it. How can I? It's Xavi!

Pep Guardiola: Barcelona would not be where they are without Lionel Messi
The Spaniard hailed the prolific forward in his pre-match press conference and said there has never been any player like him in the history of the game

Messi has not scored in any of Blaugrana's last three matches, yet he still has 10 goals in nine Liga games this season.

The 24-year-old recently missed a penalty in the 0-0 draw against Sevilla last week, but Guardiola has shielded his star from harsh comments and singled him out for special praise.

"Messi knows very well what we all think, all of the coaching staff, the people that look after him, and the other players," Guardiola told the club's official website.

"We are all delighted with what he does, has done and will do. And of course nothing that we have done would have been possible without him.

"He is a different kind of player, his stats make him different and he lets you win games at all levels.
There is never a game in which he doesn’t generate chances.

"It’s not debatable as far as we’re concerned. If there is any debate, then so be it, but it doesn’t weaken him and it won’t weaken him."

Messi has often been compared with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil legend Pele and Argentina great Diego Maradona.

But Guardiola was keen to underline why his man stands out from the crowd.

"I don’t think there has ever been a player in history that can do what he manages to do every three days," said Guardiola.

"It’s unthinkable. People buy tickets just to see him play and he is doing something unique.

To find a player that has managed to be so consistent for four years, who is so fit, who fights so hard as him, I’ve never seen anything like it.

Perhaps I’m too young, but I never played with anybody like him and I have never coached a player like that either.

"He is a better player than anybody else, he has a gift."

The Spaniard went on to assess Barcelona's next Liga game against Mallorca on Saturday at Camp Nou.

"They [Mallorca] have their weapons. Mallorca are a team with character and they’re a difficult opponent," added the coach.

"We will have to play with our heads if we want the three points.

"We will have stick to our way of generating a lot of chances and making sure they don’t."

Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique have both been passed fit to play against Malllorca. Kick-off is at 20.00CET.

Hehe, I remember that, it was awesome. Abidal seems like the coolest dude on the team, gotta say.

I chuckled at this one.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2010/oct/26/the-question-barcelona-reinventing-w-w

Decent read.

Great vid as always.

lol at Balliu of Barca B featuring getting owned. Scoop turns are beautiful, and Nerman's goal was amazing