still got masch, fontas and bartra in the first team next season. getting javi martinez is difficult considering his contract clause

I don't think Iniesta has got the mention he thoroughly deserves. The man is unplayable.

He's a bit like Messi but minus the goals and assists lol.

well, fontas is slow and having injury problem last season. bartra looks promising though. i still wonder why barca didnt approach the free vertonghen. not a bad choice for backup imho + he`s free.

iniesta? he is euro 2012 player of the tournament. this guy should win ballon d or for once but too bad he was born in the same era with messi

cant wait for pre season and see how tito will handle the squad.

Our first sign is set to miss the whole of our preseason as he is selected for the olympics

But can he ask to be omitted from the squad?

I'm surprised he's even selected. He played every minute of the Spain games in the Euros! I thought it was normal that players who played in the first team in the Euros are omitted from Olympic games....

Anyways, interesting article ..


Xavi's father reveals Spain tensions

Xavi Hernandez's father has claimed Iker Casillas had problems with Jose Mourinho because of his friendship with the Barcelona midfielder.

Ahead of Euro 2012, rumours had been rife over strained relationships in the Spain camp due to the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and at one stage Vicente del Bosque openly acknowledged that there were issues between Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos.

Xavi's father has now revealed that the problems in the national camp were serious, and that Spain were able to successfully defend their European Championship crown was down to the diplomatic efforts of Casillas and Xavi.

Mourinho had said in March that he had "no problems" with Casillas as speculation of a fall-out raged, but Joaquin Hernandez told COM Radio: "Iker had many problems with Mourinho because Xavi and Iker didn't want to end their friendship. The problems came to light and everyone knows about it.

"Had it not been for Iker Casillas, Xavi and Del Bosque, the national team would never have achieved what they have. It has been very complicated at times because of the Clasicos.

"Friendships between players were about to end. There were rows. There were issues with Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos and how they behaved towards their team-mates. The behaviour of some players was inappropriate. Luckily, Iker and Xavi intervened."

Hernandez also responded to the suggestions his son had looked tired during Euro 2012.

"Xavi has played 81 games this season," he said. "It's a brutal schedule, and involves travelling all around the world, but he was fine. It's said that he wasn't in a good state physically, but that's not true."

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I actually believed the relationship between Barcelona and Real Madrid players deteriorated when Mourinho took over. He caused so much tension between them.

miss d.villa :<<<

Cesc Fàbregas Soler ‏@cesc4official
Cant wait for the charity game tonite between "Cesc and friends vs Indonesian selection". Ill tell you how it goes later... ☺

damn lucky indonesian. i want barca in malaysia!

right now have live presentation of Jordi Alba.

Can view it via youtube. follow this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJoKYgw89PQ

but its in spanish haha

NO 18

Jordi Alba, Montoya , Thiago and Tello go to Olympic, hope they can grab the gold

Thiago has been withdrawn because of injury. Got problem with his shinbone iinm, got fracture or something. Estimated time on the sideline is about 2 months. So we can go facepalm liao

keita completed his move to dalian aerbin will miss him

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Added on July 10, 2012, 11:38 pmnew la liga schedule for 2012/2013 is released

http://barcelona.theoffside.com/team-news/...e-20122013.html

This post has been edited by fJok3R: Jul 10 2012, 11:38 PM

Anyone getting our away kit?



This post has been edited by ahaksz28: Jul 12 2012, 11:47 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjId5J86UCs
Found this video from facebook, That's why I enjoy watching Blaugrana games. Thiago absolutely a talent

possible line-up 2012/13

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Added on July 16, 2012, 6:18 am"FC Barcelona and Santos have reached a 60M deal on the transfer of Neymar."

Da-fuq

This post has been edited by annalies: Jul 16 2012, 06:18 AM

meh, never really like neymar, he looks like more suited to real madrid.

btw, how's you guys take on javi martinez, if and IF barca would really pay the buyout clause of 40mil, do you reall think he's worth it?

You Remenber ???


RIVALDO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is6ZLTe2CLw

This post has been edited by Sofiane A.: Jul 16 2012, 08:50 AM

For me yes. But IINM he already stated that he won't leave his current club this summer.