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Spain Plagued By Injuries

Oct 7th, 2008 | Source: La Liga Talk | Category: Latest Barcelona blogs

La Furia got together on Tuesday as they begin preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualifier matches against Estonia and Belgium.  Valencia midfielder Raúl Albiol joins Barcelona’s Carles Puyol (foot infection) and Andrés Iniesta (knee), Villarreal’s Santi Cazorla (leg contusion), and Sevilla’s Diego Capel (hamstring) in the list of players that come into the international [...]



2008-09 Barcelona Home Jersey Reviewed

Sep 20th, 2008 | Source: La Liga Talk | Category: Top stories

For the 2008/2009 season, Barcelona are again wearing a home kit designed and manufactured by Nike. I was able to get my hands on the shirt recently and here are my thoughts regarding the shirt.
There are some football shirts that are perfect for wearing in the street that are more aesthetics than a practical football [...]



The End of an Era

May 8th, 2008 | Source: La Liga Talk | Category: Latest News

It has been announced today that Frank Rijkaard will be leaving Barcelona at the end of this season. After two seasons without trophies, and yesterdays 4-1 loss to Real Madrid, Barcelona has opted to terminate his contract. Taking his place will be former player Pep Guardiola. This summer is shaping up to be a massive [...]



Ruben Buries Bara

Apr 12th, 2008 | Source: La Liga Talk | Category: Latest News

Barcelona are for all intents and purpose done. Their failure to come up with the three points in Huelva virtually made it a two-team race. Both of them will be playing tomorrow.
An injured Samuel Eto’o was partnered with a recovering Lionel Messi, but that was still not enough as former River Plate [...]



Barça Fans Ask For Resignation

Apr 7th, 2008 | Source: La Liga Talk | Category: Latest News

Amid the poor result Sunday at the Nou Camp, Barcelona club members and fans showed their displeasure with president Joan Laporta. In the dying minutes of thegame, fans became waving white towels symbolizing the members’ request for Laporta to step down. This act did not occur since 2003 and could symbolize the [...]