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Champions Spain held at home by Finland

(AFP) GIJON, Spain — Teemu Pukki’s goal 12 minutes from time stunned reigning world and European champions Spain who were held to a 1-1 draw by Finland in their Group I qualifier on Friday. The hosts endured a frustrating first … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Magical Messi makes mockery of Italian giants and Villa seals the deal

  Magical: Lionel Messi celebrates after vanquishing Milan’s first leg advantage   Barcelona marched into the Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-0 victory over AC Milan in the second leg of their round of 16 clash at Camp Nou on … read more »

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Barcelona may have to mix attacking blend to find right solution

It’s strange to be talking about goalscoring problems for a team that’s scored 82 in only 25 league games so far this season, but the biggest issue facing Barcelona coach Jordi Roura is how to address the alarming lack of … read more »

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Real Madrid’s Kaka awaits chance in Spanish Cup El Clasico against Barcelona

Madrid: Playmaker Kaka is hoping to be involved as Real Madrid try to salvage their season when they travel to face Barcelona in the second leg of their Spanish Cup semi-final Tuesday with the tie finely poised at 1-1. The … read more »

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Why Arsenal should not buy David Villa

Why Arsenal should not buy David Villa. Throughout the January transfer window and even part of the summer transfer window many publications speculated over the transfer of David Villa to Arsenal. A player with such a pedigree that he would … read more »

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Lionel Messi strikes but Barcelona held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia

Barcelona:  Lionel Messi extended his record streak by scoring in his 12th consecutive Spanish league game to give leader Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Valencia, while Atletico Madrid remained perfect at home through 20 games in all competitions. Midfielder Ever … read more »

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Messi scores four and breaks another record – video

MADRID — Lionel Messi became the first player to score in eleven consecutive La Liga matches on Sunday when he hit four as leaders Barcelona eased past a ten-man Osasuna with a 5-1 victory. Pedro Rodriguez got the other and … read more »

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Is a selfish Messi good for Barcelona?

When Barcelona played Granada last matchweek, Lionel Messi and David Villa were spotted having an altercation on the Camp Nou turf. “Give it to me first time” was what the Argentinian maestro was apparently telling his Spanish counterpart, with lip-readers … read more »

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La Liga – Osasuna v FC Barcelona Preview

Osasuna play host to Barcelona this evening in Primera Liga. Osasuna have doubts over Emiliano Armenteros (groin) for tonight’s Liga game, with the midfielder set to be assessed ahead of kick-off. The hosts are definitely without defender Nano (thigh), but … read more »

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Euro 2012: David Villa hails Fernando Torres

Barcelona striker David Villa has said that the Spanish national team will be affected by his absence during Euro 2012. The prolific forward believes that La Roja have enough attacking talent at their disposal to secure success, singling out Chelsea’s … read more »

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Barca: Kings of Europe

Beneath the soaring Wembley arch, Barcelona ascended to new heights.   Inspired by an exhilarating Lionel Messi Pep Guardiola’s team swept past Manchester United in a thrilling performance and, with their third title in the last six seasons, they earned … read more »

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Champions League: Gunners down Barcelona 2 – 1

Arsenal would not tolerate a remake of the past. They had taken just a draw with Barcelona at home last year before being knocked out of the Champions League. Here, they rallied from 1-0 down to win. Robin van Persie … read more »

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Barcelona trio contest FIFA world player award

Spanish champion Barcelona is the sure winner when the world’s best footballer of 2010 is crowned on Monday. All three candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award — Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi — play for the club, … read more »

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Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Lionel Messi scored a stunning freekick and helped set up two more goals as Barcelona swept hosts Deportivo Coruna aside 4-0 to surge five points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. The Argentine World Player of the … read more »

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Champions League: Panathinaikos 0-3 Barcelona

Barcelona have secured qualification for the knockout stages following their 3-0 away win over Panathinaikos. The Catalans failed to really impress in the first half, but a single Pedro strike was enough to send them into the lead. Lionel Messi … read more »

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