FC Barcelona complete their first training session since arriving in Japan | FC Barcelona
Head coach Luis Enrique's led his men through a light workout as they commenced preparations for their debut in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup, which is set for Thursday against Guangzhou Evergrande in the semi-finals. Every player who made the trip to Japan worked out except for the injured striker Neymar and defender Douglas.
FC Barcelona's Japanese adventure - Day 1 | FC Barcelona
After the long 13 hour flight, the FC Barcelona party have enjoyed their first full day in Japan which has been spent adapting to the different time zone – 8 hours ahead of Barcelona. As you can see in this video, the Barça players have installed themselves in their team hotel and also took part in their first training session on Japanese soil ahead of the semi-final against Guangzhou on Thursday 17 December, 7.30pm local time.
FC Barcelona squad train for the second time in Yokohama | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have continued their preparations for the Club World Cup. Luis Enrique gathered his players at 11.00am Japanese time, once again at the Mitsuzawa Stadium, located about four kilometres from their base at the Royal Park Hotel, the second tallest building in the country, from which the 15,000 capacity ground can be seen.
Bend it like Messi! How has the Barcelona star scored this?! - Goal.com
While Barcelona is known for its slick short passing, plenty of the club's stars capable of changing rhythm with a precise cross-field ball. And in a special sneak peek into the team's training, it was no surprise to see Lionel Messi once more at the top of the class. The Argentine puts an incredible amount of curve on the ball and, from some 50 yards away, nestles it nicely into a tiny goal set up as a target.
Jordi Alba expects tough challenge against Guangzhou Evergrande | FC Barcelona
Jordi Alba spoke to the press after the second training session in Yokohama, but there was one subject he refused to discuss, and that’s the Club World Cup Final on Sunday. He knows full well that before Barça can start thinking about that game, they need to make sure they’re going to be in it. And to do that, they’ll need to beat Guangzhou Evergrande of China in Thursday’s semi-final.
Sergio Busquets says Barça are motivated to face Guangzhou | FC Barcelona
"We are very motivated to play the semi-final against Guangzhou," said FC Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets following the team's very first training session since arriving in Japan on Monday morning. Busquets took some time to talk about Thursday's game against Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande, which beat Club América from Mexico in the quarter-final on Sunday in order to reach the semis.
Koshiro Yamashita, the Japanese voice of the FC Barcelona anthem | FC Barcelona
While it was nine years ago that Leo Miyagata became a global phenomenon after being recorded while breaking down in tears after the FC Barcelona's defeat in the final of the 2006 Club World Cup, which was also held in Japan, a similar phenomenon emerged this Monday during Barça's very first training session since arriving in Japan earlier in the morning.
FC Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao on Sunday 17 January | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona on Monday found out that their home game at Camp Nou against Athletic Club will be played on Sunday 17 January at 8.30pm CET. The game will be the 20th league game of the campaign and the first of the second half of the season.
Robert Fernández: Arsenal tie will be fun | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Technical Secretary Robert Fernández, who is currently in Yokohama, Japan, where the team is getting ready for Thursday's semi-final of the Club World Cup, spoke on the Club's behalf regarding the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw, which took place earlier on Monday, and in which FC Barcelona were paired with Arsenal.
Previous meetings between FC Barcelona and Arsenal | FC Barcelona
Two big clubs who know each other well and have met in memorable ties previously in the competition. Arsenal and FC Barcelona have been drawn against each other again in the Champions League last 16 and will come face to face for the eighth time. Barça have had the better of the London club with four wins, two draws and just one defeat.
Five injured Arsenal players scheduled to return before Barcelona first leg
Luis Enrique's current team look as formidable as ever with Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar in attack, and set to be bolstered by the addition of Arda Turan in the New Year. Arsenal are a side presently depleted by injuries, but as it stands they have five players scheduled to return ahead of the first leg at The Emirates on February 23.
Barcelona judge rules out fraud in 'Messi & Friends' case - ESPN FC
A Barcelona judge has thrown out the case alleging fraud in "Messi & Friends" exhibition matches, which were played in summer 2012 and 2013. Spanish Guardia Civil investigators alleged that the friendlies, in which Barcelona star Lionel Messi's charitable foundation had a role, were used by Colombian drug traders to launder money.
Javier Mascherano on FC Barcelona, River Plate, the World Club Cup and sushi | FC Barcelona
In an interview with Barça TV and fcbarcelona.com prior to leaving for Japan, Javier Mascherano touches on the challenge that the FIFA World Club Cup represents for the squad, his past with one of Barça’s rivals for the title, River Plate as well his memories of his previous visit to the country when he was part of the FC Barcelona team that claimed the Club’s second victory in the competition back in 2011.
Barcelona chief discusses Turan, Vidal & January signings | Squawka
The Catalan giants are under a Fifa-imposed transfer embargo, but they were still allowed to sign players during the summer to be registered in January. The one condition that came with new acquisitions over the summer was that those individuals could not play for Luis Enrique’s side until January 2016.
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