Champions League: Xavi’s winner seals top spot for Barcelona
November 24th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Nov 24 (IANS) Barcelona scraped through their tie against AC Milan 3-2 at San Siro to secure the top spot of their Champions League group.The hosts equalised twice ... Read more...
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Barcelona blank Zaragoza in La Liga, Real Madrid beat Valencia
November 20th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 20 (IANS) Barcelona capped their two-week break with a comfortable 4-0 win over Zaragoza in Spanish La Liga football here at the Camp Nou stadium. Real Madrid beat ... Read more...
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Arsenal will not commit Champions League suicide: Jack Wilshere
March 7th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar.7 (ANI): British footballer Jack Wilshere has said that Arsenal will not commit Champions League suicide by playing for a draw in Barcelona.Arsene Wenger's squad travelled to Spain with a ... Read more...
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Secret of Barca’s success is its super star factory
February 11th, 2011 - 10:44 am ICT by ANI
Barcelona (Spain), Feb.11 (ANI): The secret of Spanish football club Barcelona's unprecedented success in European football is out. It is its superstar factory, a production line that is the envy of ... Read more...
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Here’s Wayne Rooney’s ‘ultimate’ World XI
November 13th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): Ace striker Wayne Rooney has picked his World 11 and there is hardly a Manchester United player in the squad.The England striker has thrown himself and Nemanja Vidic ... Read more...
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Villa vows to ‘do the maximum’ to get Fabregas to Barcelona
July 23rd, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23(ANI): Barcelona David Villa striker has said that he will do everything he can to persuade Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.Villa is the ... Read more...
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Spain, Netherlands break yellow card record (Lead)
July 12th, 2010 - 4:08 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) When English referee Howard Webb booked Dutch defender John Heitinga in the 57th minute of Sunday's World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain, he was probably not ... Read more...
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World Cup final: Netherlands 0 Spain 0 after 60 minutes
July 12th, 2010 - 2:50 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Both teams came out unchanged for the second half. A quick move between Andres Iniesta and Xavi was snuffed out by the Dutch defence, which prevented the ... Read more...
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World Cup final lineups
July 12th, 2010 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 11 (DPA) Lineups for the World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg Sunday:
Netherlands vs Spain (kickoff 1830 GMT)Netherlands:Maarten Stekelenburg, Gregory Van der Wiel, John ... Read more...
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Xavi wins Man of the Match
July 8th, 2010 - 3:38 am ICT by IANS
Durban, July 8 (DPA) Barcelona midfielder Xavi was named Man of the Match Wednesday as Spain defeated Germany 1-0 to reach their first ever World Cup final.
Xavi set up Carles Puyol's 73rd ... Read more...
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Holland is on a World Cup winning mission: Van Marwijk
July 7th, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 7 (ANI): Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has hailed his players, and declared that they are on a World Cup mission after beating Uruguay 3-2 in their semi-final encounter.The ... Read more...
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Debate in Spain about who should take penalties
July 6th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 6 (DPA) A heated debate has broken out in Spain regarding who should take penalties for the team in South Africa.
David Villa - World Cup top scorer with five ... Read more...
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Spain reach semi-final with 1-0 win over Paraguay (Lead)
July 4th, 2010 - 3:49 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 4 (DPA) Spain reached the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time by knocking off resilient Paraguay 1-0 in a tense quarter-final match Saturday.
David Villa scored the ... Read more...
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World Cup ball is kicked about with epithets
May 31st, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dusseldorf, May 31 (DPA) The world's best footballers are far from impressed with the World Cup ball, with the verdict ranging from terrible to useless.
The most damning statements on the "Jabulani" ... Read more...
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Barcelona win in Seville delights Catalan media
May 9th, 2010 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 9 (DPA) The Catalan media could hardly contain their joy on Sunday after Barcelona's 3-2 win away against fourth-placed Sevilla all but assured them of another league title.
The dramatic Saturday ... Read more...
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Messi expects Fabregas to join Barcelona soon
April 14th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Ace footballer Lionel Messi has said that Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas is on his way to Barcelona.This is a bad news for Arsenal fans as Barcelona is ... Read more...
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Barcelona delighted to battle out draw in Stuttgart
February 24th, 2010 - 11:38 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, Feb 24 (DPA) Reigning champions Barcelona were delighted to battle out a 1-1 draw away to VfB Stuttgart in a vibrant Champions League round of 16 first leg clash.
Brazilian striker Cacau ... Read more...
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Home wins for twin giants Barcelona and Real Madrid
February 7th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Feb 7 (DPA) Saturday brought no change at the top of the Spanish Liga, as twin giants Barcelona and Real Madrid both scored important home wins.
Barca beat Getafe 2-1, despite having ... Read more...
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Barca eight points clear, Filipe Luis injured
January 24th, 2010 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 24 (DPA) Barcelona confirmed their status as the best football team in the world with another high-quality display, thrashing lowly Valladolid 3-0 away.
The latest rout Saturday stretches their lead atop ... Read more...
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Wonderful year for Messi crowned with another award
December 22nd, 2009 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Dec 22 (DPA) It has been a wonderful year for Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who Monday was crowned with the FIFA World Player of the Year award, based on the votes ... Read more...
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Bolt and Phelps deliver again but sport also sees scandals
December 12th, 2009 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, Dec 12 (DPA) Usain Bolt sprinted his way into the history books again while Michael Phelps added another five swimming world titles and classy Barcelona became toast of the football ... Read more...
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Spanish media delighted with Messi’s Golden Ball award
December 1st, 2009 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Dec 1 (DPA) The Spanish media was delighted that Barcelona's Argentione striker Lionel Messi has won the European Footballer of the Year award.
It was announced early Tuesday by France Football magazine ... Read more...
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Lionel Messi is Europe’s footballer of the year
December 1st, 2009 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Dec 1 (DPA) Barcelona striker Lionel Messi was named European Footballer of the Year early Tuesday by France Football, the Paris magazine announced on its website.
The 22-year-old Argentine won by the ... Read more...
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Robinho is not hiding his desire to play for Barcelona: Santa Cruz
November 19th, 2009 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 19(ANI): Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has revealed that team-mate Robinho has been completely open about his desire to move to Barcelona.Though City manager Mark Hughes and CEO ... Read more...
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Real beat luckless Atletico, stay one point behind Barca
November 8th, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 8 (DPA) Real Madrid are again within one point of Spanish leaders Barcelona after winning 3-2 against crosstown rivals Atletico in a action-packed Primera Liga derby.
Goals from South Americans ... Read more...
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Barcelona ready to bid 85 million pounds for Rooney
November 8th, 2009 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.8 (ANI): Spanish football club Barcelona is keen to rope in England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, and is willing to fork out a record 85 million pounds for ... Read more...
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Messi, Ronaldo among FIFA World Player short list
October 30th, 2009 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Zurich, Oct 30 (DPA) Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the top picks for the 2009 World Footballer of the Year award as part of a 23-player shortlist published Friday by ... Read more...
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Five Spain players to miss Bosnia match
October 11th, 2009 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Oct 11 (DPA) The Spanish football federation announced early Sunday that five players had been permitted to leave the squad and return to Spain immediately.
These five players - Xavi, Carles ... Read more...
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Sevilla deny Real, Barcelona another two-horse race
September 27th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 27 (DPA) Real Madrid and Barcelona both made it five wins out of five Saturday and share top spot with 15 points each.
Real, who beat Tenerife 3-0 at home, ... Read more...
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Majestic Barcelona turn on the style in Santander
September 23rd, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 23 (DPA) European champions Barcelona turned in another majestic performance to thrash Racing Santander 4-1 away for their fourth win in as many games.
Lionel Messi - who has completely left ... Read more...
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Barcelona fights back for Supercup win in Bilbao
August 17th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Aug 17 (DPA) Barcelona came from behind to win 2-1 away to Athletic Bilbao in a colourful first leg of the Spanish Supercup, the traditional curtain-raiser of the Spanish season.
Oscar de ... Read more...
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Spain demolish India 8-2 in hockey Test
August 9th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A brace each from Santi Freixa and Xavi Llenart helped Spain to demolish India 8-2 in the first hockey Test match at Terrassa.
According to information received here, ... Read more...
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Messi Stars In Barcelona’s Victory Over Seattle
August 6th, 2009 - 6:04 pm ICT by GD
No wonder why Maradona chose him as his would be son-in-law. Lionel Messi, the star of Barca once again proved that why he is regarded as one of the finest and deadliest ... Read more...
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Barcelona to launch 17 mn pound bid for Reina
June 18th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 18 (ANI): Barcelona is set to launch a 17 million pound bid for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina.The news comes after the European champions saw their contract talks with current ... Read more...
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Barcelona thrash Bilbao in Spanish cup final
May 14th, 2009 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Valencia (Spain), May 14 (DPA) Barcelona came from behind to thrash hapless Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the final of the Spanish King's Cup Wednesday, thus winning their first trophy since 2006.
Gaizka ... Read more...
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