Getting to Know: Douglas

A look into Douglas' career as a football player. Full name: Douglas Pereira dos Santos Squad No: 16 Position: Right-back Date of birth: 6 August 1990 Place of birth: Monte Alegre de Goiás, Brazil Height: 1.71 m (5 ft 8 in) Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs) Born in Monte Alegre de Goiás, Brazil, Douglas started his footballing career at the age of twelve when he joined the youth ranks...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 May 2015; Barcelona Win Copa del Rey, Andres Iniesta Injures Calf Muscle

Athletic Club v FC Barcelona: The football kings claim a new crown (1-3) | FC Barcelona Two down, one to go. FC Barcelona confidently disposed of Athletic Bilbao 3-1 in Saturday’s Spanish Cup Final at the Camp Nou and can claim a historic treble if they can repeat the trick against Juventus in Berlin next week. Messi scored the second and third, with Neymar getting the one...

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La Liga News: 31 May 2015; Real Madrid VP Drops Rafael Benitez Hint, Sevilla Interested in Papiss Cisse

Rafael Benitez appointment at Real Madrid let slip by vice-president | Football News | Sky Sports "Ancelotti is an absolute phenomenon and we give him all our appreciation," Fernandez de Blas told the Madrid members group. "Until three days ago he was the best trainer in the world as two years ago it was Jose Mourinho and from this week onwards it will be Rafa Benitez." Iker...

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The Kings: FC Barcelona Wins Copa Del Rey Title

Two titles down, one more to go. FC Barcelona lifted a second trophy this season, as El Blaugrana defeated Athletic Club Bilbao 3-1 in the Copa Del Rey Final at the Camp Nou on Saturday night. In this column, Xoel Càrdenas gives you his take on Barça's win and Leo's magical goal. Two titles down, one more to go. FC Barcelona lifted a second trophy this season, as El Blaugrana...

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Barcelona Win The Copa del Rey; Messi Wins Football

FC Barcelona picked up their second trophy of the season on Saturday evening, overwhelming and outplaying Athletic Bilbao en route to an emphatic 3-1 victory in the Copa del Rey final. Even before the match had gotten underway, it was clear that we were in for a special night at the Camp Nou; 99,000 Catalan and Basque supporters had packed into the stands creating an electric,...

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Copa del Rey Final: Athletic Bilbao 1-3 FC Barcelona: Match Review

Recap of Barcelona Copa del Rey Final victory over Athletic Bilbao Led by Lionel Messi, Barcelona stormed their way to the domestic double, adding their 27th Copa del Rey trophy to the La Liga. Messi opened the scoring, carving up Athletic's defense midway through the first half before Neymar doubled Barcelona's lead later in the half. Messi would add to Barça's lead with...

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Copa del Rey Final: Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona: Live Game Thread

Live game thread for the Copa del Rey Final between Athletic and Barcelona Copa del Rey: Final Camp Nou, Barcelona Kickoff: Saturday, 30 May 2015; 21:30 CET Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo Line-ups: Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): 13. Iago Herrerín; 12. Unai Bustinza, 4. Aymeric Laporte, 16. Xabier Etxeita, 24. Mikel Balenziaga; Mikel San José, 7. Beñat Etxebarria; 15. Andoni...

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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao, Live Stream: Time, TV Schedule and How to Watch Copa del Rey Online

One down, two to go? FC Barcelona have their sights set on a famous treble this season and will be aiming to move one step closer to achieving that ultimate goal tonight by securing Copa del Rey glory against Athletic Bilbao. The Blaugrana enter the match as heavy favourites to lift the trophy, although it's worth mentioning that there's no such thing as an easy match against...

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Barcelona Squad Named for Copa del Rey Final

It's matchday! Barcelona's road to the Treble stops today at a very familiar site, as the Blaugrana play at Camp Nou for the Copa del Rey title against Athletic Bilbao. While this will be a little different environment (they'll have to use the visitors locker room, the crowd will be at least 50-50), it still is Camp Nou, and Barça will feel like playing at home. With the...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 May 2015; Full Squad Called Up for Copa del Rey Final, Santos Seek Damages Over Neymar Deal

Full squad of 23 picked for cup final | FC Barcelona Luis Enrique has picked his full squad of all 23 available players for the Spanish Cup Final against Athletic Bilbao, to be played at the Camp Nou at 9.30pm CET this Saturday evening. These include Luis Suárez, who has been declared fully recovered from his hamstring injury. Copa del Rey Athletic Bilbao Barcelona things...

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Copa del Rey: FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Predict the Score

A chance to predict the score of tonight's Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao The penultimate match of the 2014/15 campaign is upon us today as FC Barcelona prepare to host Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final, aiming to add a second title to their haul under head coach, Luis Enrique. Technically, the Blaugrana enter this match as the away side...

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La Liga News: 30 May 2015; League Restart Date Announced, Marcelo Ruled Out of Copa America

Marcelo out of Copa America | Football Espana The 27-year-old had only just broken back into the Selecao after he was initially dropped by incoming Coach Carlos Dunga in the wake of their country’s humiliating semi-final exit from the 2014 World Cup semi-finals. However, Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has now confirmed that the defender will not be participating in Chile next...

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Copa del Rey Final: Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona: Full Match Coverage

Full coverage of the Copa del Rey Final between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona The two most successful clubs in Copa del Rey history, FC Barcelona (26 titles) and Athletic Biblao (23 titles) will once again battle it out for the Spanish Cup. The two sides last met in the Copa del Rey on May 25 2012, when they also faced off in the Final, with Barcelona coming out victorious...

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Barcelona's Road to The Copa del Rey Final Against Athletic Bilbao

We take a look at how Barcelona got to the final The Blaugrana are ready to face Athletic Club in the final. Luis Suarez is said to be near or at full fitness and the team is ready to fight for the cup - yes, even Vermaelen is fit. Here's a look back at how Barça got this far. Round of 32 Barcelona entered the competition along with all other Primera clubs in the Round of...

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