The Ballon d'Or is Stupid - But Lionel Messi and Luis Enrique Should Win

The award has its flaws but since it is still recognized and important, I'll tell you why the pair should win their respective awards at the gala. The Ballon d'Or is a stupid award. I wanted to say this in a year when Lionel Messi would win to make it clear this is not some BB-bias at work here. The voting period makes no sense. Why close voting in November? This year's Clasico...

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La Liga News: 30 November 2015; Real Madrid beat Eibar, Valencia coach resigns

Madrid edge past Eibar | Football Espana Real Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Eibar on Sunday, courtesy of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo strikes. Benitez hails ‘team victory’ | Football Espana Goals from Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Los Blancos bounced back from their Clasico mauling at the first attempt in the League,...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 November 2015; Training for Copa del Rey begins, Neymar talks Ballon D'Or

FC Barcelona schedule for a week with Copa del Rey and Liga fixtures | FC Barcelona After beating Real Sociedad by a score of 4–0 on Saturday, FC Barcelona have the day off on Sunday ahead of a week that brings back-to-back games with Villanovense (Wednesday at 8.00pm CET) in the Copa del Rey and then a trip to Mestalla to face Valencia (Saturday at 8.30pm CET) in the league. Neymar...

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Meet football's Dr. Jekyll - Dani Alves

Dani Alves has had some really good and really bad performances over the last year and a half - which has caused fans to split over their opinions. Oddly enough, his performances have also caused the numbers to split, as well. Over the last year and a half, Dani Alves has created some polarizing opinions. Sometimes the fans adore him - like the time he assisted Luis...

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Off-the-radar: Scoring four past Real Madrid – The story of AD Alcorcón

Barcelona beating Real Madrid 4-0 was amazing. Spectacular. Unreal. So today we look at another team that did the same. Sergio Mora came onto the rugged pitch of the Estadio Santo Domingo, along with his other teammates, to the applause and cheers of 3,000 spectators. The stadium was half-empty, but for the amateur club, it was a dream to be a part of the match. This match. This...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 November 2015; Barcelona Brush Aside Real Sociedad, Celeberate 116th Birthday

FC Barcelona cruise to a 4–0 victory over Real Sociedad | FC Barcelona It was another scintillating performance by the Trident, FC Barcelona’s ruthlessly effective forward line, which, after getting all four goals on Saturday, has now scored 30 of the team’s 33 league goals so far this season, an astonishing 91 per cent share, just one in a panoply of staggering figures being...

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La Liga News: 29 November 2015; Atletico Madrid Edge Espanyol, Lose Tiago to Broken Leg

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone sends love to Tiago | Sky Sports The Portuguese was taken off on a stretcher during the first half of the match at the Vicente Calderon, having fallen awkwardly after an attempted challenge on Espanyol forward Marco Asensio. The injury is expected to rule the 34-year-old out for the rest of the season, but Simeone says he is already plotting...

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MSN dominates: Barcelona wins 4-0 over Real Sociedad

In this column, Xoel Càrdenas gives you his take on FC Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on Saturday evening. Xoel talks the win, Dani Alves' big match, and the trio of Leo Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar making more magic. Luis Suarez had the first chance at goal in the third minute, as a Neymar through ball found Luis heading towards goal, but La Real...

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FC Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad: Match Review

A review of Barcelona's comfortable home win against Real Sociedad courtesy of goals from Neymar, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi. After facing Madrid last week, it was another Real for Barça this time as they met Eusebio Sacristán's Real Sociedad. Eusebio, a player who made over 200 appearances for Barcelona, was facing the Catalans for the first time as a manager having replaced...

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Lionel Messi finally gets his goal after some nice passing

Lionel Messi has finally found the score sheet in today's match against Real Sociedad. After Barcelona scored three goals, they tried everything they could to get the reigning World Player of the Year a goal. Finally after a beautiful passing sequence, Neymar slid a pass across the face of goal for Messi to hammer home. It's his fourth La Liga tally of the season and his...

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Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, 2015/16 La Liga: Final Score 4-0 as teamwork does the (beautiful) job

Barcelona continue to dominate La Liga, winning 4-0 at home against Real Sociedad with another fantastic performance. The whole team was dominating, and the 'MSN' trio all got in the scoreboard to give the Blaugranes one more victory, extending the unbeaten streak to 10 matches. The team still looks unstoppable, if you're wondering. FIRST HALF Barça had a difficult start...

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Neymar taps in for his brace

It's three for Barcelona! Neymar Jr. has his 14th goal of the season after finishing off a Jeremy Mathieu pass from the left flank. The Frenchman was played into space by Andres Iniesta and the low cross into the box was finished easily. Barca lead 3-0 within 55 minutes. This one could get ugly and if recent form is any indication, it probably will. from Barca Blaugranes...

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This Luis Suarez flying volley should be worth more than one goal

Unreal strike! Ho-hum, Barcelona are two goals to the good once again. Like it's routine they are scoring highlight reel goals like they are nothing. This time it's Luis Suarez on the end of a Dani Alves cross. The Brazilian's ball found the striker in space and he hit an amazing flying volley into the back of the net. You just won't find many goals in the world better than...

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Neymar finishes off a typically brilliant Barcelona goal

Picking up from right where they left off on Tuesday, Barcelona have pulled in front of Real Sociedad 22 minutes into their La Liga match. Neymar Jr.'s 13th goal in 12 matches gives the Blaugrana a well-deserved lead. It hasn't been a masterful performance, but they've clearly been the better side. Lionel Messi chipped a pass out to the right flank and Dani Alves. The right...

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Full Coverage: FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: News, Lineups, and Goals

Everything you need to know about FC Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad FC Barcelina will be looking to extend their recent run of good form tomorrow and secure their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions when they welcome Real Sociedad to the Camp Nou for Saturday’s early afternoon kick-off. The Blaugrana currently hold a five point lead at the top of the table courtesy...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

Live game thread for the Spanish League match between Barcelona and La Real. La Liga: Jornada 13 Camp Nou, Barcelona Kickoff: 28 November 2015, 16:00 CET Referee: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva Starting lineups: Barcelona FC (4-3-3): 13. Claudio Bravo | 6. Dani Alves, 3. Gerard Piqué, 14. Javier Mascherano, 24. Jeremy Mathieu| 5. Sergio Busquets, 4. Ivan Rakitić, 8. Andrés...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 November 2015; 18 in Squad to Face Real Sociedad, Lionel Messi Wins Award

Match Preview: FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad | FC Barcelona Luis Enrique’s men will be aiming to round off in style a wonderful week which has seen the blaugranes put in two unforgettable displays of attacking football to defeat Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabéu and AS Roma at Camp Nou. Luis Enrique: 'We hope to keep this run going' | FC Barcelona FC Barcelona may have...

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La Liga News: 28 November 2015; Real Betis Edge Levante, Raphael Varane Out with Injury

FIFA reduces Spain federation fine for Barcelona breach - ESPN FC FIFA says sport's highest court has cut the fine Spain's football federation must pay for breaking transfer rules when Barcelona signed youth players from abroad. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling comes 11 months after Barcelona lost its appeal against a one-year ban on registering new players. La Liga...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Predict the Score

A chance for you to predict the score of this afternoon's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Sociedad Another landslide win? Certainly that's what the bookies are suggesting today as Barcelona prepare to welcome Real Sociedad to the Camp Nou. After utterly destroying both Real Madrid and AS Roma in the past week, it's only logical to assume that a similar fate would...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Match Preview

A preview of Barcelona's La Liga clash with Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou FC Barcelina will be looking to extend their recent run of good form tomorrow and secure their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions when they welcome Real Sociedad to the Camp Nou for Saturday’s early afternoon kick-off. The Blaugrana currently hold a five point lead at the top of the table...

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