1. Barcelona: A Scouting Report on Manchester United Target Sergi Roberto

    Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto is one of the most promising midfield talents to graduate from La Masia since Thiago Alcantara. Though the 21-year-old has showed a lot of promise, his future may not be with the Catalan club...

    Tre' Atkinson Written by Tre' Atkinson about 25 days ago 7,700 reads 45 comments

  2. Víctor Valdés: 'Messi Is God'

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 25 days ago 176 reads 0 comments

  3. Lionel Messi Has Travelled 120,000km in 64 Days!

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 25 days ago 222 reads 0 comments

  4. Barca Can Handle Messi Absence

    Barcelona director Toni Freixa is confident the Spanish champions have the quality to cope with the loss of superstar forward Lionel Messi to injury...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by James Wrabel about 26 days ago 248 reads 0 comments

  5. Comparing Tata Martino's Barcelona to Tito Vilanova's Last Season

    Last season, under the management of Tito Vilanova , Barcelona was able to lift the La Liga trophy. Though not everything was perfect, many would argue that it was a strong season after watching Pep Guardiola leave the club...

    Tre' Atkinson Written by Tre' Atkinson about 26 days ago 6,330 reads 45 comments

  6. 'Cesc and I will deputise for Messi' | Football Espana

    Neymar has revealed that Tata Martino has already been preparing him and Cesc Fabregas to deputise in Lionel Messi's absence.....

    Scott Slocombe Written by Scott Slocombe about 26 days ago 462 reads 0 comments

  7. The Stats: Alexis Sánchez

    WhoScored.com, using data from OptaSports, recently put together a concise info-graphic of Alexis Sánchez's three seasons with FC Barcelona . The most immediately interesting aspect is from the heat maps...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 26 days ago 142 reads 0 comments

  8. Pinto Goes for His Dreams

    FC Barcelona 's second goalkeeper, Jose Manuel Pinto, is a man of many dreams. Pinto, who recently turned 38 years old, wants to remain with the club for at least another season...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 26 days ago 113 reads 0 comments

  9. A Quarter-Term Report on Barcelona

    Even the most pessimistic cule can't have failed to have been enchanted by Barcelona 's start to this season...

    Jason Pettigrove Written by Jason Pettigrove about 26 days ago 4,914 reads 12 comments

  10. Lionel Messi Injury Must Lead to Central Role for Neymar at Barcelona

    All the best players play in the middle. Those were the words of Johan Cruyff —per Ken Early in Slate —and who can argue with the Dutchman, who is responsible for sketching the template for the Barcelona that stands tall today...

    Leigh Walsh Written by Leigh Walsh about 27 days ago 8,542 reads 38 comments

  11. Messi's Overuse Will Cost 8 Weeks, 2 Internationals & Ballon D'Or

    It was never going to be sustainable. Between the start of the 2008-09 campaign and his injury suffered on Sunday against Real Betis , Lionel Messi made 287 appearances ...

    Jerrad Peters Written by Jerrad Peters about 27 days ago 9,901 reads 75 comments

  12. Lionel Messi Puts Injury Behind Him with Starring Role in Samsung Galaxy Advert

    Barcelona star Lionel Messi might not be available to watch in the coming weeks, but his skills can still be viewed in his latest role in a mobile telephone advert...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 27 days ago 7,552 reads 21 comments

  13. Lionel Messi Must Rest Mind and Body to Regain Physical and Mental Fitness

    Poor Lionel Messi cut a forlorn figure as he stood there waiting to be substituted during the match against Real Betis this weekend...

    Guillem Balague Written by Guillem Balague about 27 days ago 10,470 reads 53 comments

  14. La Liga: Why Lionel Messi's Absence Should Not Worry Barcelona on the Pitch

    Lionel Messi has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks after coming off the pitch injured during Barcelona's 4-1 win away to Real Betis . The injury is a tear in his hamstring, making it the third time he's suffered with the same injury this season...

    Christopher Heathman Written by Christopher Heathman about 27 days ago 2,409 reads 7 comments

  15. Keys for Barcelona's Lionel Messi to Catch Fire After Injury

    Barcelona fans worldwide held their breath on Sunday when Lionel Messi left the pitch early with an injury for the third time this season. The Catalans went on to win the match 4-1, but all eyes remained on Messi...

    Tre' Atkinson Written by Tre' Atkinson about 27 days ago 4,415 reads 46 comments

  16. Why Cesc Fabregas, Not Alexis Sanchez, Should Replace Lionel Messi Up Front

    After 22 minutes at the Estadio Benito Villamarin, Lionel Messi hobbled off the pitch with a thigh ailment...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 27 days ago 11,098 reads 44 comments

  17. Fabregas: Messi Must Fully Recover from Injury

    Cesc Fabregas has advised Lionel Messi to stop so that he can fully recover from his latest thigh injury picked up for Barcelona.....

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Sam Rooke about 27 days ago 333 reads 0 comments

  18. Cesc: Messi Should Stop

    In his post-match interview, Cesc spoke about his own injury that forced him to come off and the injury to Messi, plus his ambition to be a consistent part of the starting XI...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Scott Read about 27 days ago 245 reads 0 comments

  19. The Barcelona Story in 20 Iconic Matches

    Barcelona have played their part in some absorbing fixtures over the years. Both domestically and in European competition, the Blaugrana have woven a common thread throughout...

    Jason Pettigrove Written by Jason Pettigrove about 27 days ago 5,740 reads 19 comments

  20. Barcelona: Which Center-Back Pairing Is the Best Choice for Barcelona?

    Barcelona saw off hosts Real Betis Sunday by the score of 4-1 . The Catalans had to do so without Lionel Messi , who left the pitch early for the third time this season with a leg muscle problem...

    Tre' Atkinson Written by Tre' Atkinson about 27 days ago 7,304 reads 132 comments

  21. Real Betis vs. Barcelona Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

    Barcelona lost Lionel Messi but found a way to win without him. Neymar and Pedro scored within two minutes of each other, and Cesc Fabgregas tallied twice in the second half, ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 28 days ago 10,731 reads 43 comments

  22. Real Betis vs. Barcelona: 6 Things We Learned

    Real Betis ' Estadio Benito Villamarin ground was, as expected, packed full for the visit of Barcelona ...

    Jason Pettigrove Written by Jason Pettigrove about 28 days ago 11,805 reads 125 comments

  23. Bartra and Song in Lineup vs. Real Betis

    Barça's starting XI: Valdés, Alves, Bartra, Puyol, Montoya, Song, Xavi, Cesc, Pedro, Messi and Neymar #fcblive.....

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Sam Rooke about 28 days ago 17 reads 0 comments

  24. Lionel Messi's Current Slump Will Benefit Barcelona Long-Term

    Lionel Messi found the net twice in the Champions League as Barcelona swept aside AC Milan this week, which seemed to end speculation about his recent slump. However, there are lessons that remain...

    Aidan Reynolds Written by Aidan Reynolds about 28 days ago 8,042 reads 22 comments

  25. Examining Neymar's Top Obstacles at Barcelona for Remainder of 2013

    Signed as one of, if not the biggest South American prospect in recent memory, Neymar was always going to shoulder a great deal of pressure upon moving to Barcelona...

    Tom Sunderland Written by Tom Sunderland about 28 days ago 9,855 reads 34 comments