Leo Messi's World and European records with FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona
Leo Messi is setting new records every season and his brace on Wednesday night at the Amsterdam Arena secured the latest. He’s equalled Raúl’s record of 71 goals in the Champions League. Here’s a reminder of some of the most prominent records that the Argentinian now holds.
Leo Messi's 71 goals in the Champions' League in detail | FC Barcelona
Sliding in like the striker he is, in the Amsterdam Arena Leo Messi scored his 71st goal in the Champions’ League thus equaling Raúl González’s previous record. The goal against Ajax was Messi’s 52nd from inside the box (excluding penalties), his 31st away from home and his 59th with his left foot.
Who has the record, Cristiano? Magical Messi in Ronaldo's way once again - Goal.com
The race is almost over - and Lionel Messi is set to win it. Barcelona's brilliant forward scored twice at Ajax on Wednesday night to move above Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League scoring charts and draw level with Real Madrid icon Raul on 71 goals in the continental competiton. And he is now in pole position to pip the Portuguese to the outright record as well.
Return from Amsterdam and training session at the Ciutat Esportiva | FC Barcelona
Due to a mechanical fault with the plane Barça were not able to return from Amsterdam directly after their 2-0 win away at Ajax. Instead they stayed the night in Holland and returned to Barcelona at around 2pm local time on Thursday. Immediately after landing at El Prat Airport they headed straight to the Ciutat Esportiva for a training session.
Pressure on Luis Enrique will ease once Luis Suarez adjusts - ESPN FC
A bonus would be a first goal for Luis Suarez, or at least a sign that the summer signing is fitting into the Barcelona way of operating. In his three games with Barca, his assimilation has been difficult to see, and again it was Lionel Messi who came to the rescue in the Netherlands.
Objective: A week of records | FC Barcelona
Leo Messi has the chance to end this week by putting another record in his pocket. After tying Raúl as the all-time scoring leader in the UEFA Champions League with 71 goals, The Argentinian can tie or break Telmo Zarra's all-time scoring record in La Liga when Barça visit Almeria on Saturday. The Flea looks primed to take his place in history, having scored six times in his last three trips there.
Release of first official Barça book in English | FC Barcelona
‘The Illustrated History of FC Barcelona’, the first official Barça book written in English has been released today. It will be available in Catalan and Spanish and is the work of Guillem Balagué, a Catalan journalist who has been based for several years in London covering Spanish football for Sky Sports TV. The book is published by Carlton Books, a leader in the field of sports publishing.
Laporta drops strong Barca hint | Football Espana
Joan Laporta has strongly hinted he will stand for election as Barcelona President but insists he is yet to make a decision. Laporta was recently involved in a legal action with the current Barca board and has been a regular critic of incumbent President Josep Maria Bartomeu, questioning his legitimacy to hold office after he stepped in for Sandro Rosell.
Pique ‘dropped for indiscipline’ | Football Espana
Pique has featured only sporadically for Barca this season, with Enrique generally preferring to pair Jeremy Mathieu and Javier Mascherano. AS claim Enrique wanted Mathieu, Mascherano and Thomas Vermaelen as his three centre-backs for the season but Vermaelen’s injuries and Mathieu’s inconsistency have forced Enrique to re-evaluate.
7 Reasons A FC Barcelona Fan Should Play FIFA World Now | FC Barcelona
FIFA World Ultimate Team is the closest thing to owning your own football club. Play to earn virtual coins and build your squad from the ground up. You call the shots on who gets to stay and who gets transferred. Choose FC Barcelona as your favourite club and we’ll start you off with one Barca player.
Costa out, Nolito in for Spain | Football Espana
Diego Costa isn’t included in the Spain squad to play Belarus and Germany but there is a place for Celta Vigo forward Nolito. Vicente Del Bosque has chosen to leave the Chelsea striker behind after repeated rows with Blues manager Jose Mourinho over Costa’s fitness. In his place come Nolito, Juventus’ former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata and Napoli’s Jose Callejon, also formerly of Los Blancos.
FIFPro urges tougher rules on unpaid wages - ESPN FC
The international football players' union is pressing FIFA to pass tougher rules against clubs that are late paying wages. FIFPro's proposal urges clubs to be sanctioned and players freed to terminate contracts after 30 days of non-payment. Currently, clubs can be 90 days late paying without consequences, the 65,000-member union said on Thursday.
from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1Eoo2YE
0 التعليقات:
إرسال تعليق