Barcelona seal Adriano switch

Spanish champions Barcelona on Saturday completed the signing of Brazilian utility player Adriano Correia from rivals Sevilla on a four-year deal.Barcelona will pay Sevilla 9.5 million euros for the 25-year-old, plus another four million euros depending on results.The champions also have an option to extend the deal by another ye...

I did not think twice about joining Barca, says Adriano

Newly recruited Barcelona utility player Adriano Correia said Monday he did not hesitate when the Spanish champions offered to sign him from La Liga rivals Sevilla."I was very excited. I didn?t think twice about it and now I?m really pleased to have the chance to defend the Barca colours. This was something I couldn?t let pass by," he said during his official...

Ibrahimovic commits to Barca

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has expressed his desire to stay at Barcelona, despite speculations linking him with a move to the Premiership.The arrival of Spanish top striker David Villa fuelled rumours 'Ibra' might leave the Camp Nou. The Swedish targetman has been strongly linked with Manchester City and Chelsea.However, Ibrahimovic insists that he has no plans...

Barça and Sevilla agree Adriano deal

www.fcbarcelona.catFC Barcelona and Sevilla CF have reached an agreement for the transfer of Adriano Correia that will see the Brazilian move to Camp Nou for an initial fee of €9.5 million and a conditional €4 million extra. The deal depends on the utility star passing a medical at Barça and the signing of his contract....

T. Henry Caming New York Red Bulls on Transfer 2010/2011

The 32-year-old, who has just moved from Barcelona to MLS side New York Red Bulls, ends his international career on a sour note having failed to make a single start in a disastrous World Cup campaign. But the former Arsenal star was a key member of the squad that won both the 1998 World Cup and the European championships in 2000. In an international career...

Henry signs for New York Red Bulls

French football star Thierry Henry has signed for New York Red Bulls on a long-term deal, the US club announced on Wednesday.The striker is expected to make his debut for the Red Bulls in a home friendly on July 22 against English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur."It is without question that Thierry Henry is one of the most successful and recognisable...

Iniesta: Goal so special

Iniesta, 26, settled Sunday's World Cup final with an extra-time strike against the Netherlands.And his goal sparked mass celebrations in Spain, with millions partying in Madrid and Barcelona."It's hard to explain," he said when asked how his decider made him feel."All I can say is that I feel very happy, and to have scored such an important goal for everybody,...

Cesc Making Jersey FC Barcelona After Celebrating FIFA World Cup 2010

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Gallery Celebration Spain as Winner FIFA World Cup 2010

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Guardiola preferring silence in Cesc transfer saga

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has preferred to remain silent over the Catalan club's interest in Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.The Gunners captain, who has been the subject of intense speculation this summer over his future, has been hotly pursued by the Catalan giants.Fabregas is currently on international duty with Spain at the World Cup in South Africa,...

Toure joins Manchester City

Manchester City have finally secured the signing of Yaya Toure from Barcelona. Toure joins brother and captain Kolo Toure at the City of Manchester on a five-year contract.After intense speculation, he 28-year-old has finalized the deal and is now City's third signing of the summer after the impressive deals which brought Valencia's David Silva and Hamburger...

´Hotshot´ Villa on track to match Raul´s record

Should Spain get to the World Cup final, in-form striker David Villa could write a new page in the tournament's history and over-take Raul as his country's all-time top scorer in one match.Whereas strike partner Fernando Torres has laboured in four scoreless appearances on his return from ankle surgery in April, Villa appears to have the Midas touch.Virtually...

Keen to hold Krkic

Barcelona are not willing to sell Bojan Krkic.Despite David Villa's arrival from Valencia, Barca are determined to keep Krkic at the Camp Nou.El Mundo Deportivo reports Arsenal, Real Mallorca and Valencia have all asked for the 19-year-old striker since the turn of the year and have all been turned down by the Catalan side.Getafe are also after Krkic, but...