Pedro making it 2-0 against Elche.
Jan 5, 2014
Barca Images GIF - Alexis Sanchez Goal against Elche
Alexis Sanchez had the honour of opening Barca's goal account in a 2014 New Year.
Jan 2, 2014
For Football in India, STAR Sports could be the Biggest Villain!
"Greed is so destructive. It destroys everything. - Eartha Kitt "
Football fans in India had experienced this feeling before, especially La Liga fans - The feeling of being non-existent in the Grand schemes of things. We La Liga fans faced it some years back when one fine morning Star Sports announced that they won't be telecasting the Spanish League anymore. What shocked us that it happened in the 2009-10 season, when Football's greatest current superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo all were playing in Spain? Majority of the footballing superstars were playing in Spain, but still Star Network deemed it not necessary to pursue the rights to telecast La Liga. The next season Dubai based Ten Sports bagged the rights and La Liga fans were pretty happy with the continued coverage(even though their pre-match analysis program tortured us a bit). Last season STAR SPORTS once again jumped in the pool and won the rights for La Liga for the next three years. Followers of this blog will do well to remember that I did warn you to get ready for Step Motherly treatment of La Liga over EPL. But it looks like that warning was nothing compared to what STAR SPORTS had in store for us!
Dec 25, 2013
Barca GIF Images - Lionel Messi Header against Manchester United
Lionel Messi's sensational header which sealed Barca's victory in Rome and in a sense started the Era of Golden generation.
Dec 23, 2013
FC Barcelona - 5 , Getafe - 2 Highlight Video
FC Barcelona staged a sensational comeback after going down 2-0 early in the first half. Pedro's sensational hat-trick and two goals from Cesc Fabregas scripted a 5-2 victory which keeps at the top of the table going into Christmas break.
Dec 16, 2013
It's FCBarcelona vs Manchester City in 2013-14 Champions League Round of 16
FC Barcelona has been drawn to face Manchester City in the Round of 16 of UEFA Champions League 2013-14 Season. Of all the possible opponent we got the most difficult one, especially considering that Manchester City has successfully managed to change their fortunes on the road. I would have definitely preferred as Olympiakos, but that went for Manchester United. Our English Premier League Opponent lie currently in fourth but it's their home form which terrifies me. They have scored 35 goals and conceded only 5 goals at The Etihad this season. The away form has been pretty bad compared to their home, even though the recent victory against Bayern shows that they are slowly turning that around too. In that back drop the first leg which will be held at The Etihad on the 18th of February become the vital fixture in deciding the tie.
Dec 15, 2013
FC Barcelona - 2, Villareal - 1; Neymar Brace hands Barca vital Home Victory
Neymar scored twice at the Camp Nou to take Barca to a deserving 2-1 victory over a hard working Villareal side. In a matter of three days Neymar was once again the Master on the Pitch, enthralling the fans, harassing the opponent and most importantly scoring the goals. In the end he had to consider himself pretty unlucky not to have completed his hat trick tonight. With Real Madrid dropping points today this hard fought victory could prove vital especially when the season reaches the end. After the success of Neymar in a Messi role in mid week, Martino took him back to his favorite left flank with Cesc Fabregas playing the false 9. Alexis Sanchez made the rest of the attack. Busquets, Iniesta and Song made up the midfield. Pique, Montoya, Bartra and Alba formed the defense in front of Pinto.
Dec 13, 2013
Whom would you want Barca to meet in Next Round in UEFA Champions League?
The final list of participants in this season's Champions League is decided and we do have a prospect of some tough and tricky fixtures. By topping the group, Barca has made sure that they won't have to meet any other fellow Group toppers. Even then there might be some teams which we would dearly love to avoid in the next round. The biggest for me is Manchester City who in the last few matches looks like getting things fine even on the road. Their defeat of Bayern Munich in Germany would have made them the best one to be avoided. The next big one which everyone would love to avoid will be Arsenal, who are on the top of Premier League table right now. The big surprise of the Group stage has to be the exit of Juventus courtesy of Galatasaray.
Dec 12, 2013
Barca GIF Images - Neymar Brilliant Finish against Celtic
A brilliantly worked goal finished excellently by Neymar for Barca against Celtic.
FC Barcelona - 6, Celtic - 1 All Goals Video
Brilliant hat-trick from Neymar helped Barca thrash Celtic at home in a 6-1 victory. Courtesy to the victory we comfortably top Group H.
Dec 11, 2013
Barca GIF Images - Lionel Messi's Brilliant Run against Athletic Bilbao
Another GIF of Lionel Messi's unbelievable run into the box against Athletic Bilbao, needless to say was hacked down. The fact that he was not awarded a penalty for that still baffles everyone.
FC Barcelona vs Celtic Preview - Not at all a Dead Rubber
When Group H schedule was first announced, I was dead sure that this match would be nothing more than a practice game for Barca and crunch game for Celtic. How wrong I was? Tonight when we host Celtic at the Camp Nou, Celtic got nothing to lose, they are already out of the Group and their away supporters are banned from attending this match. But FCBarcelona's situation is a bit different. We have already qualified for the Group stage but the defeat against Ajax in Netherlands means we need to secure at least a point from this match to top the Group. If we lose and then Milan win against Ajax then we will be dropping to second position; in contrast an Ajax win should not affect our standing unless they over come the goal difference. A lot of people disagreed when I called out Group as the Group of Death (Barca drawn in to Group of Death) along with Group F. Now it looks like it was, even though it can't rival the drama of Group F.
Dec 8, 2013
Barca GIF Images - Lionel Messi's Amazing Run against Atletico Madrid
Lionel Messi's amazing run against Atletico Madrid. When he sets off like that there is only one way to stop him - foul him; they did exactly that.
FC Barcelona B vs CE Sabadell Highlights
Highlights from Barca B's 2-0 victory over Sabadell. Looks like the B Team is finally coming back to form.
Dec 7, 2013
Barca GIF Images - Pedro Rodriguez's Goal celebration against Cartagena
Is the goal celebration a serious poke at Sandro Rosell, it resembles Abidal's Celebration? Is Pedro trying to send a message? Or are we just reading too much in to it!
Barca GIF Images - Pedro Rodriguez's Excellent Finish against Cartagena
Pedro Rodriguez briliant finish against Cartagena which put Barca 3-1 ahead. The finish was excellent so was the pass from Alexis Sanchez.
Barca - 4, FC Cartagena - 1 Goals and Highlights Videos | Barca Start Copa Del Rey 2013-14 Campaign with an Easy Win
FC Barcelona started their Copa del Rey Campaign with a 4-1 victory against Cartagena. Cartagena scored first but two goals from Pedro Rodriguez, one each from Cesc Fabregas and Dongou gave Barca a comfortable victory
World Cup Draw - Argentina have it Easy, while Spain faces Tough Test
Lionel Messi's Argentina have it much easier than many of his Club colleagues in the Group stage of 2014 World Cup to be held in Brazil. The draw which completed tonight threw up some rather interesting groups, also some seriously tough ones. Messi's Spanish friend's could be jealous at his luck after Argentina was paired with Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran in Group F. Meanwhile Spain were handed a really tough test having to face Netherlands in a rematch of 2010 World Cup final in their opening match. Spain also has Chile and Australia in their Group. Dealing with Chile in South American conditions could be a real head-ache for the Dutch and Spaniards. So that makes the Group B really interesting.
Dec 5, 2013
Barca Images GIFS - Iniesta's Elastic Skill Display
Iniesta's trademark elastic skill is a treat to watch. The easiness with which he does make it look unreal.
Dec 4, 2013
Barca Images GIFs - Lionel Messi's Wonder Goal against Arsenal
Lionel Messi's wonder finish against Arsenal produced a magical comeback at the Camp Nou,
Barca Images GIFs - Lionel Messi amazing Chip against Arsenal
There is no doubt that Lionel Messi produces his best against Arsenal(Check out this - another Messi vs Arsenal Goal). His record shows it. This goal shows why Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger considers Lionel Messi as "The Best Player Ever"
Dec 3, 2013
This is How we could fix the FIFA BALLON D’OR voting Mess!
- FIFA Ballon d’Or has been mired in many controversies, there is no stoppage this time around.
- A small change in the voting method will make the process efficient and proper.
Controversy equalizes fools and wise men - and the fools know it. Oliver Holmes
F IFA is no stranger to controversy! Everything they do ends up in controversy. Some years back they decided to find the "Best Player of the Century", hope none of you hasn't forgotten the controversy it created. FIFA's intention could not have been doubted, but the method they employed landed them in soup; that too in a matter which always was very controversial in footballing circles. Learning from their mistakes is something FIFA hates to do and seldom do. So they continued with their time-honoured fashion of creating one controversy after the other. The controversy surrounding Ballon d'Or is the latest in a series of unfortunate events (Check out the Odds on this year's Ballon d'Or winner at football coupons). Having the "King of Fools", Sepp Blatter at the helm helps in achieving the job faster. Now Sepp Blatter is no fool, he is just acting like one.
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