الأربعاء، 3 ديسمبر 2014

FC Barcelona News: 3 December 2014; 16 Players Inlcuded in Huesca Match Squad, Thomas Vermaelen Surgery a Success


SD Huesca – FC Barcelona: Bring on the Cup! | FC Barcelona

Barça begin their Spanish Cup campaign tonight with a trip Huesca, who play in the third tier of the league – Segundo B. Although he admitted his team are clear favourites in the two legged tie, Luis Enrique made it clear on Tuesday that Huesca, who are challenging for promotion, are not to be taken too lightly.


Luis Enrique to give fringe players a chance in the Cup | FC Barcelona

With barely time to digest the last gasp victory in Mestalla against Valencia, Barça have now to prepare for their first appearance in this season’s Spanish Cup. On Wednesday the blaugranes travel to lower to take on lower division opposition in the form of Huesca in the north east of Spain. The game is the first leg of their last 32 tie and kick offs at 10PM CET.


Andrés Iniesta in squad for Huesca trip | FC Barcelona

Iniesta is joined in the match day squad by 11 more first team players and four from Barça B (Edgar Ié, Samper, Sandro and Munir). Luis Enrique has decided to rest Bravo, Alves, Piqué, Alba, Mascherano, Busquets, Xavi, Messi, Neymar Jr and Luis Suárez.


Players on their way to Huesca | FC Barcelona

Luis Enrique’s 16-man squad for Barça’s Cup opener tonight left the Stadium by coach at eleven o’clock this morning and are now on their way to Huesca, where they should arrive at about two o’clock. The players will rest up at the team hotel this afternoon ahead of the ten o’clock kick off.


When and where to watch Huesca v FC Barcelona | FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona play Huesca on Wednesday in the Spanish Cup. The game is being screened in a wide variety of countries on different channels, but if it’s not being shown where you are, fear not, for you can listen to live English language commentary on Radio Barça and on the international websites.


First team players take part in a video for Beko | FC Barcelona

The welcome video from Beko that announces the partnership agreement with FC Barcelona is now hitting social media. The video was filmed some weeks ago and boasts appearances from Barça first team players Luis Suárez, Andrés Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic, Gerard Piqué and Leo Messi who all welcome Beko personally.


The King of Cups is back: Previous round of 32 matches | FC Barcelona

On Wednesday, Barça begin their bid to win the Spanish Cup, the Copa del Rey. They have a record 26 titles to their name, followed by Athletic Bilbao (23) and Real Madrid (19). The Catalans last lifted the trophy in 2011/12, beating the Basques in the final, while last season they lost in the final against Real Madrid.


Thomas Vermaelen operation a success | FC Barcelona

First team player Thomas Vermaelen successfully underwent surgery this Wednesday on the semitendinosus muscle in his right hamstring. The operation was performed in Finland by Dr Sakari Orava and the recovery period is estimated at approximately four months.


10 Blaugranes shortlisted for FIFAFifPro | FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona are represented in each of the four categories: Claudio Bravo is named amongst the five candidates for the position of goalkeeper; Piqué, Alba, Alves and Mascherano are on the 20 man shortlist for the defensive positions; in midfield Xavi and Iniesta are amongst the 15 players nominated and in attack the trio of Messi, Neymar and Luis Suárez find themselves on the 15 man strikers’ list.


Ronaldinho says that he almost joined Manchester United in 2003 - ESPN FC

The 2004 and 2005 World Player of the Year added that he was close to a move to Old Trafford, explaining: "I was almost on my way to Manchester United and only the details needed to be put onto that deal. But in the last minute Rosell called me to tell me they would win the election. That made everything happen fast.


Massive participation and player involvement in the ‘sóc culer’ initiative | FC Barcelona

The ‘sóc culer’ initiative, which got underway on Saturday to commemorate FC Barcelona's 115th birthday, is well on its way to becoming a smashing success with overwhelming participation and involvement. The Club's call to all fans to make a picture or video using their hand to make a letter C next to their heart while saying "sóc culer" is gaining an enormous following on social networks.


Khedira admitted to hospital | Football Espana

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira was admitted to hospital after a dangerous blow to the chin in the 5-0 Copa del Rey romp over Cornella. The incident occurred during the second half when the German international challenged for a header with an opposition player and he immediately needed medical attention, although he returned to play before needing to be taken off after feeling dizzy.


Atletico Madrid ban several fans and an 'Ultras' supporters' group | Sky Sports

'Ultras' is a European term which relates to hardcore supporters' groups. "The club has received an official match report from the police in which the events - and the names of the people who have been identified and/or detained by the police for participating directly or indirectly in the fight - are described," the statement read.







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