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Mar 15, 2010

FC Barcelona vs Valencia Highlights
Messi CelebratingA Magical Lionel Messi hat-trick secured all the points for FC Barcelona against a tough Valencia side at the Camp Nou. Lats visit of Valencia saw Thierry Henry bagging a hat-trick, but this time it was the "World Player Of The Year". It also send a strong signal to Wayne Rooney, a player who is on top of his game that Messi is not going to relish his throne. Valencia made life difficult for Barca especially in the first half, but a splendid performance in the second half sealed the match for us. The introduction of Henry in the second half and exceptional performance of Messi were the major factor which decided the game. Alves, Pique, Milito and Maxwell formed the defense infront of Valdes. Xavi, Busquets and Iniesta formed the midfield. Messi paired with Bojan and Pedro in atatck. For Valencia the major absentee was David Villa, who failed to recover from his injury.

Mar 13, 2010

Iniesta in FC barcelona vs ValenciaFC Barcelona would be looking to increase pressure on Real Madrid following their Champions League exit by winning their encounter against Valencia on Sunday Night. I don't expect Real to drop any points at Valladoid in a match that follows ours, as they will react surely as wounded tigers. Recent performance from Barca has been disappointing and until there is a significant change in attitude from players , there could be more disappointment on Sunday night. Valencia would be a very tough opponent especially considering that they have done better away from home this season. Valencia is lying at third position, 15 points adrift of both Real Madrid and Barcalona. Valencia has struggled in recent past traveling to their main rivals to the league and that should give enough encouragement for Barca Players. It was against Valencia Barca Dropped First Point of the Season. At this moment Barca will be missing the service of their coach Pep Guardiola and striker Ibrahmovic for this match. I am not sure how much we will miss the latter in this match,considering that after Ibra's sending off Barca really played well against Almeria. Barca was handed over a good news as Keita has been given the green by the medical staffs.

Mar 11, 2010

Guardiola was considered as a man who could do nothing wrong at Barca, atleast that was the case last season. He took charge of a struggling Barca side and took them to an unprecedented successful season winning six trophies, or to put it better all the trophies available.But like the saying goes - "Every Good Thing has to End", Guardiola's problems are mounting day by day at Barca. It is quite extra-ordinary to claim that Barca is in crisis just because Real Madrid managed to upstage us from the top for the time being. But those who are watching Barca day in, day out knows very clearly that they are not playing anywhere near their capacity. Johan Cryuff points this in his recent article saiying that certain players are not putting enough efforts in the side, We all know whom he is referring to.

The prestigous Laureus Awards have been announced tonight and it has been quite a surprise that FC Barcelona was overlooked for the Laureus World Team of the Year. Current Formula One Champion team Brawn GP was selected for the prestigous award ahead of Barca. As expected usain Bolt has been elected as the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. Serena Williams won the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award. The Awards were announced in seven categories. The winners were:

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: Usain Bolt

Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams

Mar 9, 2010

Michel PlatiniMichel Platini, the UEFA president has been making the right noises since the time he won the elections. He may not be the most approved or most revered UEFA president but at least he gives an impression of knowing what he is doing. To replace Lennart Johansson would have been tough, but there is no denial that Michel Platini has done a very decent job till now. His plans never was evenly accepted but he seems to think as a footballer while initiating new plans. Earlier I have written a post of Platini's idea to Introduce a Spending cap, I may not have been in complete favour of the idea, but Platini at least decided to address it. He has always been considered as the greatest talent produced by France, but he is also known for his straight talks. Just before the EURO 2000, Platini said the famous statement comparing Zidane and Maradona - "Zidane does some extraordinary things, it's true. But you have to put everything in context. What Zidane does with a ball, Maradona could do with an orange". I do agree with him for what he said, but that blatantly straight forward.

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