Ibrahimovic not for sale

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent claims his client is happy at Barcelona and insists they are not selling him to Milan.The speculation was rife that Barca were planning to sell the Swedish striker during this transfer window and Milan are preparing to pounce with a bid for the the former Internazionale hitman. But his representative Mino Raiola has insisted that...

Begiristain leaves Barcelona

Txiki Begiristain will leave Barcelona.The departure of the technical director was announced by Barca's general manager Juan Oliver.Begiristain revealed, with former president Joan Laporta leaving, it was the right time for him to leave the club as well."It is a good moment to do it," the former Barca player told the club's official website."Laporta is...

Set for Henry, Toure exits

Spanish champions Barcelona confirmed Monday they have cleared the way for the departures of French international striker Thierry Henry and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure.Club director general Joan Oliver said that proceedings were "very advanced" but it was now up to the players to make the final move.Both Henry and Toure lost their first-team places...

Transfer Block 'Stresses' Fabregas

The Gunners rejected an approach for their star midfielder on Wednesday after the Catalan giants earlier revealed they had submitted a written offer for the 23-year-old's signature. And reports have now emerged that the Spain international is so upset that he could enact a Fifa clause known as the 'Webster ruling' which would allow him to buy out his contract....

Villa: I'll Play on The Wing

Spain striker David Villa is not worried about his role on the pitch, as long as he is in the starting line-up at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.The 28-year-old, who is preparing for tomorrow's friendly against Korea Republic in Innsbruck, is happy to be used anywhere by coach Vicente Del Bosque as the European champions look to secure world glory.Villa,...

Arsenal Reject Barca's Fabregas Bid

Gunners turn down official Barcelona offer as the tug-of-war over the Spain star looks set to rumble on throughout SA2010Arsenal have rejected an approach throught to be in the region of 30 million euros from the Catalan giants for star midfielder Cesc Fabregas. La Liga champions Barcelona early revealed that they were in formal discussions with the London...

Messi Eyes Rooney Final

Lionel Messi earmarks Argentina vs England as his dream final - and would relish the chance to face Wayne Rooney The two nations have experienced more rivalry than most in recent history - both on and off the pitch - and the passion and skill on show could provide and electrifying finale to this summer's South African adventure. Argentina coach Maradona...

Barcelona Make Fabregas Offer

Barcelona have confirmed they have submitted a written offer to Arsenal for midfielder Cesc Fabregas and are now in "formal" discussions.The 23-year-old has long been linked with a return to Barca, the club where he plied his trade as a youngster before moving to the Gunners seven years ago.He is under contract with the north London outfit until June 2014...

Valdes Backs Casillas After Error

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has leapt to the defence of Spain No1 Iker Casillas and expressed his surprise that anyone would doubt his "impeccable" rival.Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque is spoilt for choice between the posts with Valdes and Liverpool's Jose 'Pepe' Reina to choose from as well as Real Madrid's Casillas. Casillas, the undisputed first...

Do Not Rule Out Ibrahimovic Sale

MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona have not ruled out the sale of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the club's director general Joan Oliver said Monday following controversial comments made by the player's agent last week.The agent, Mino Raiola, was quoted as saying by Spanish media that Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola should go to a psychiatric hospital if he did...