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No more Pep talks - Guardiola to step down as Barcelona manager
In today's press conference, Pep Guardiola announced his intentions to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, citing the need to "recharge his batteries." Assistant manager, Tito Vilanova will succeed his tenure.
Apr 27, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog (1 Comments)
Barcelona crash out of Europe as Chelsea stage heroic comeback
Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League semi-final stage last night as 10-man Chelsea recovered from 2-0 down to snatch dramatic 2-2 draw with Lionel Messi missing a vital second-half penalty
Apr 26, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Real Madrid close in on La Liga title after Camp Nou victory
Goals from Sami Khedira and Cristiano Ronaldo either side of an Alexis Sanchez equaliser condemned Barcelona to a 2-1 home defeat to their arch-rivals, opening up a seven point gap with four games to play
Apr 22, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona feeling the blues as Chelsea claim invaluable first-leg victory
Despite dominating the game, Pep Guardiola's side suffered a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge to put their Champions League final hopes in jeopardy
Apr 19, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
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Making a Messi of the record books
An eighth hatrick of the season for Lionel Messi against Granada took him above Cesar Rodriguez in Barcelona's all-time goalscoring charts with an astounding 234 goals in under eight seasons with the club
Mar 21, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog (1 Comments)
Barcelona News: Monday 19th March
Generalitat studying "point by point" the demands of investor in 'Las Vegas Sands' development - Kings calls on South American countries to advance with Spain - Thousands of people take part in flashmob supporting Catalan independence
Mar 19, 2012 in THE INFORMER NEWS BLOG
Barcelona News: Thursday 1st March
Violent protests on the streets of Barcelona and Valencia - Biggest global mobile conference to date comes to an end - Catalan Socialists present new financial model for the region
Mar 1, 2012 in THE INFORMER NEWS BLOG
Messi on fire as Barcelona thump Valencia 5-1
Lionel Messi scored four goals and set up another as Barcelona thrashed third-place Valencia 5-1 at the Camp Nou
Feb 20, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona News: Monday 20th February
FC Barcelona score resounding victory against Valencia at Camp Nou - Spanish thriller triumphs at Goya awards - Five people killed in head-on collision near Figueres
Feb 20, 2012 in THE INFORMER NEWS BLOG
Champions League Roundup: Leverkusen hit by South American combo as Barcelona secure terrific away win
Two goals from Alexis Sanchez and a late volley from Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to an impressive 3-1 win away at Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last 16
Feb 16, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Guardiola's gamble backfires as Barcelona suffer second league defeat
Barcelona's title hopes took a severe blow as they were defeated 3-2 by an impressive Osasuna outfit at the Estadio Reyno de Navarra
Feb 13, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Fabregas and Xavi fire Barcelona into cup final
Barcelona defeated Valencia 2-0 at the Camp Nou to set up a Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao
Feb 9, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona hold off spirited Madrid comeback to proceed to the semi-finals
Barcelona advanced to the final four of the Copa del Rey after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Real Madrid to prevent one of the biggest comebacks in El Clásico history
Jan 26, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Messi magic crushes Malaga
A sublime hat-trick from Lionel Messi spurred Barcelona on to an impressive 4-1 victory away at Málaga
Jan 24, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Unlikely goalscorers claim valuable victory for Barcelona in the Bernabeu
Goals from Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal give Barcelona the upper hand in the Copa del Rey as Guardiola's team emerge 2-1 winners against Real Madrid
Jan 19, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Super Sanchez prevents Betis upset
Alexis Sanchez inspired Barcelona to a 4-2 win over Real Betis to keep Pep Guardiola's side five points behind Real Madrid
Jan 16, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
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Messi and Guardiola claim Fifa Ballon d'Or accolades
Messi claims third consecutive Ballon d'Or award as Guardiola is acknowledged as coach of the year
Jan 10, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Honours even in Catalan derby
Barcelona were pegged back late on as Espanyol claimed a valuable point and damaged their rivals' title chances
Jan 9, 2012 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona fight back from 22-second deficit to stun Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola's side overcome Real Madrid 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu despite going behind to Benzema's opener after just 22 seconds
Dec 12, 2011 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Five star Barcelona triumph over Levante
Barcelona produced a five-star display to defeat fourth-placed Levante by 5-0 at the Camp Nou to stay hot on the heels of Real Madrid
Dec 5, 2011 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona slump to first defeat of the season as Getafe claim an invaluable three points
Juan Valera's second-half header condemned Barcelona to their first defeat of the season to give Real Madrid breathing space at the top of the La Liga table
Nov 28, 2011 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona show class to upstage Milan and claim top spot
An own goal from ex-Barcelona star Mark van Bommel and strikes from Lionel Messi and Xavi secured a 3-2 win for Barcelona against Italian giants AC Milan at the San Siro last night
Nov 24, 2011 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
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Why does Pep Guardiola refuse to sign a long-term contract?
Even in the boardroom, FC Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola uses his tactical approach to negotiate his own contract
Nov 24, 2011 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona back to winning ways to keep the heat on Real
Barcelona remain three points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid after they confidently defeated Real Zaragoza 4-0 at the Camp Nou
Nov 21, 2011 by Max Bentley in Team Talk - sports blog
Barcelona News: Monday 7th November
Prime ministerial candidates prepare for their sole tv debate tonight - Barcelona and Girona rivers above their usual levels due to recent rain - Continuing debate regarding Sunday opening in Barcelona centre
Nov 7, 2011 in THE INFORMER NEWS BLOG