Messi Wins FIFA World Player Of The Year Award

The Barcelona star beat off stiff competition to be crowned FIFA's World Player Of The Year Lionel Messi has capped a sensational 12 months in Barcelona colours by being crowned FIFA World Player Of The Year.Messi, who described his presence at the FIFA Gala as "the culmination...

Iniesta Proud To Share Stage With World's Best Players

The Barca midfielder was on hand to answer questions at the FIFA World Player Gala As one of the five finalists for the FIFA World Player award, Barcelona's Andres Iniesta was soft spoken at the Gala preceding the presentation of the award."I feel immense joy. Being on the same...

Lionel Messi At The FIFA Awards

Widely regarded to win the FIFA World Player Award, Lionel Messi was largely modest in FIFA's Gala preceding the presentation of the award.When asked of his reaction to receiving the award, Messi expressed his happiness. "It is a great joy to be here for the 3rd consecutive year. It is the culmination of a year that cannot be improved upon".When asked about...

Barcelona 2-1 Estudiantes

Barcelona 2-1 Estudiantes: Messi Heads Blaugrana Into The History Books With Extra-Time Goal Barca have been crowned the best club side in the world after a dramatic finish to the FIFA Club World Cup Estudiantes-Barcelona (Mexsport) Barcelona 2-1 Estudiantes...

Stuttgart in the Champions League

Stuttgart in the Champions League www.fcbarcelona.cat Barça will play Stuttgart in the Champions League second round following today’s draw. The first leg will be in Germany and the return here at the Camp Nou. The first game will be played on 16/17 or 23/24 February...

The Most Important Moment In Their History

Laporta is confident that the Blaugrana can capture the Club World Cup Following Barcelona’s victory over Mexican outfit Atlante in FIFA’s Club World Cup earlier today, Blaugrana president Joan Laporta has heralded the upcoming final against Estudiantes as "the most important" in...

Pedro Set To Make History At Club World Cup

Should he manage to score a goal for Barcelona in the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, Pedro Rodriguez will record an achievement which has never been done before in the club's 110-year history: to score a goal in six different competitions during a single season.The 22-year-old club youth...

Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-1 Atlante

Ewan Macdonald rates the individual performers on show at the Zayed Sports City BARCELONA (4-3-3)Valdes - 7: Had very little to do but pulled off one particularly nice one-on-one save from Rafa Marquez Lugo.Dani Alves - 6.5: Sold the jerseys for the first...

Atlante 1-3 Barcelona

Atlante 1-3 Barcelona: The Blaugrana Fight Back To Clinch Final Berth The Catalonians eventually showed their class to defeat the Mexicans The Young Ones: Pedro and Sergio Busquets roar to victory for Barcelona (Getty Images) Atlante 1-3 BarcelonaClub...

Showcase 'Special' Shirt At Club World Cup

Barcelona To Showcase 'Special' Shirt At Club World Cup The Catalans are set to wear a unique jersey to mark their participation in the tournament in Abu Dhabi Barcelona will have a new shirt design for their matches in the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.The new...

Messi Goes Training On The Beaches Of Abu Dhabi

Barcelona's Lionel Messi Goes Training On The Beaches Of Abu Dhabi In his first training since arriving in Abu Dhabi, Lionel Messi has taken to the city's sandy beaches to aid the recovery of his injured ankle Barcelonas ace Lionel Messi has begun training this morning on...

Veron Full Of Praise For Barcelona And Messi

Estudiantes Maestro Juan Veron Full Of Praise For Barcelona And Lionel Messi Veron thinks Barca have been the best team in the last two years Estudiantes captain Juan Veron has declared his admiration for Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and his Argentine compatriot Leo Messi.Ahead...

Has Already Made History

Club World Cup: This Barcelona Team Has Already Made History - Captain Carles Puyol No matter what happens at the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, Carles Puyol has declared that his team have already made history Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has declared that no matter...

Winning World Club Cup Would Be Historic

Barcelona's Andres Iniesta: Winning World Club Cup Would Be Historic The cultured midfielder is hoping for more honours with his club Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has discussed the impending World Club Championship, and said that victory for the Blaugrana in the...

Reflect On Barcelona's Win Over Espanyol

Pedro And Xavi Reflect On Barcelona's Win Over Espanyol The midfielder touched on the controversial penalty Barcelona continued their impressive form in La Liga with a win over Espanyol, maintaining their lead on top of the table. Speaking to Sport after the game,...

Player Ratings: Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol

BARCELONA (4-3-3)Valdes - 7: Called into action seldom, but confident when these situations arose.Alves - 6.5: Should have done better with his crossing, although his energy was boundless.Puyol - 6: Not one of the captain's better evenings. In fact it was...

Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol

A highly debatable penalty for the hosts proved the difference at the Camp Nou Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol - Lineups/StatsLa Liga - Fixtures/ResultsA contentious penalty was all that separated the two sides in the Barcelona derby, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic doing the honours from the spot. Thierry...

Pique Hoping For Club World Cup Success

The defender wants to be crowned the best in the world Barcelona embark on their Club World Cup campaign on Wednesday, and Gerard Pique is hoping to win the trophy this time around.The championships is the only major tournament missing from Barca's trophy cabinet, and Pique is hoping...

Del Bosque Nominates For FIFA Player Of The Year Award

Messi is favourite to add to his Ballon d'Or Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has revealed the three players he nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year award for 2009.Del Bosque opted for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, Real Madrid & Portugal winger Cristiano...

Eager To Beat Barcelona To Club World Cup

The Argentinians are keen to upset Barcelona and win the Club World Cup Alejandro Sabella - DT de Estudiantes de La Plata Estudiantes coach Alejandro Sabella guided his team to Copa Libertadores victory earlier this year...

Messi A Doubt For Espanyol Tie After Limping

The striker picked up a knock late on against the Ukrainians Paul Madden Barcelona star Lionel Messi is doubtful for the city derby against Espanyol after picking up a knock in the 2-1 win away to Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Champions League.The Argentinian wizard was subjected...

Player Ratings: Dynamo Kiev 1-2 Barcelona

Xavi and Lionel Messi powered the Blaugrana past their pesky hosts DYNAMO KIEV Shovkovskiy - 6 - Made some fine saves and generally had a very good game. Needs to improve on his distribution. Betao - 6 - Got around the defence well and slid in with some crucial tackles...

Dynamo Kiev 1-2 Barcelona

Dynamo Kiev 1-2 Barcelona: Late Messi Free-Kick Ensures Blaugrana Top Group F Pep Guardiola's side shook off an early fright to progress to the next round Dynamo 1-2 BarcelonaChampions League Results/StandingsBarcelona came from behind in Ukraine this evening to see off a...

Begiristain Wary Of Dynamo Kiev

The Blaugrana are not through yet Barcelona travel to Kiev needing to avoid a loss by two goals or more to progress in the Champions League, and Txiki Begiristain knows that it won't be easy.Speaking to Marca before boarding the plane, Begiristain said, "This is the most important...

We Must Play Our Normal Game Against Dynamo Kiev

Pep is seeking goals against Dynamo on Wednesday evening Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has declared that his team will look for goals against Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday night in the crucial UEFA Champions League tie in Kiev.The Blaugrana coach also insisted that if his team go looking...

Ibrahimovic: I Want To Win Everything

The Swede wants to continue Barca's success Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined a side that won everything last season, and he wants it to continue with him leading the line.Barce get a chance to add another trophy, the Club World Cup, to their trophy cabinet shortly, and 'Ibra' is looking...

Beating Dynamo Kiev Won’t Be A Problem - Chygrynskiy

The Ukrainian thinks his countrymen rely too heavily on three players Barcelona defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy has declared that if the European champions play to their strengths then they should have no problems overcoming Dynamo Kiev in their crucial UEFA Champions League tie on Wednesday night.The former Shakhtar Donetsk centre-back, who is cup-tied...

Ibrahimovic: I Would Have Given The Ballon d’Or

‘Ibracadabra’ is revelling in his time at the Camp Nou, but confessed that he is still playing with stress Zlatan Ibrahimovic congratulated his Barcelona attacking partner, Lionel Messi for picking up the Ballon d’Or but he also remarked that every Barca star deserved the accolade. “I would...

Arsenal Target Bojan Krkic - Report

The youngster is reportedly in Arsene Wenger's sights as he looks for a new striker Arsenal could launch a bid for Barcelona youngster Bojan Krkic, according to The Daily Star.The 19-year-old is reportedly keen to quit the Camp Nou after slipping further down the pecking order since the...

Gallery Messi with his Ballon d'Or 2009 (06.12.2009)

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Messi picks up the Ballon d'Or

Messi picks up the Ballon d'Or Marc Guillén (special envoy) / Anna SeguraLeo Messi collected his 2009 Ballon d'Or this Sunday morning in a ceremony organised by France Football in Paris which confirmed him as this year's European Player of The Year. The photo that everybody had been waiting for...

Bojan Krkic Not Interested In Loan Transfer

The teenager will not entertain a short-term switch Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic has insisted that if he is to leave the club during the January transfer window, then he is only interested in a permanent switch, and will not entertain a short-term loan move.The Spanish international...

Lionel Messi Collects Golden Ball Award; Thanks Teammates

The superstar is hopeful of having another incredible season, at both club and international level 2009 Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi collected his award in France this morning, and the gracious star was appreciative of the efforts of his team-mates that allowed him to be recognised...

Alves And Messi Delighted With Deportivo Win

The Blaugrana duo want to keep on winning Barcelona continued their dominance of La Liga with a 3-1 win at Deportivo La Coruna, and two of their stars enjoyed the night.Speaking to Sport after the match, Messi said, "All the teams know us, and it gets harder to win games.""We...

Player Ratings: Deportivo La Coruna 1-3 Barcelona

Barcelona restored their five point lead over Real Madrid in the Primera Division after winning in the Riazor, and Goal.com's Anthony Wright was on hand to rate the players on show Lionel Messi, Deportivo La Coruña, Barcelona (MARCA) DEPORTIVOAranzubia: 7 - He could do nothing...

Deportivo La Coruna 1-3 Barcelona

Photo Gallery : Ibrahimovic, Filipe Luis, Deportivo La Coruña, Barcelona (MARCA) Deportivo La Coruna - Barcelona - Lineups/StatsLa Liga - Fixtures/ResultsTwo sensational goals from Lionel Messi, and one from Zlatan Ibrahimovic were enough to ensure that Barcelona...