Daniel Alves

Is there any sense to Barcelona’s transfer policy?

Date: 25th July 2011 at 5:08 pm | Written by
Finally Barcelona have sealed one of their top summer transfer targets: Alexis Sanchez. The young Chilean signed for 23 million which could rise to 33 depending on clauses. He is a very …

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Manchester United are better off without him? Really!

Date: 25th May 2011 at 4:41 pm | Written by
Barcelona defender Daniel Alves has made the suggestion that Manchester United is much more of a team now that Ronaldo has departed. Alves has also drawn the comparison of the upcoming Champions …

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Summer’s Most Wanted – Gregory van der Wiel

Date: 18th February 2011 at 3:28 pm | Written by
Yet another product of the esteemed Ajax academy, foraging full-back Gregory van der Wiel could be the latest de Godenzonen graduate to depart the Amsterdam Arena for pastures new this summer. van der …

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The MOST overrated XI in World Football…in my view anyway

Date: 2nd December 2010 at 7:51 pm | Written by
Barcelona wing back Dani AlvesCourtesy of  Bobby Hare at the excellent This is Futbol * It happens to every football fan at some stage. There’s this player, and it seems that every single …

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Messi secures FIFA award

Date: 22nd December 2009 at 8:10 am | Written by
Barcelona's Argentinian ace Lionel Messi has been named as FIFA's World Player of the Year for 2009. The 22-year-old helped Barca to an unprecedented six trophies in the last 12 months, with Pep Guardiola's …

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Barcelona Hall of Fame: Pep Guardiola

Date: 17th November 2009 at 2:33 pm | Written by
GuardiolaJosep Guardiola Sala, born in the Santpedor district of Barcelona on the 18th of January 1971 is renowned as one of the best defensive midfielders ever to play football after a glorious …

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The best football players of 2008/2009? Create your own All Star Team!

Date: 28th May 2009 at 9:16 pm | Written by
At the end of a football (soccer) season it is always good to look back at what has happened last season. Who was the best goalkeeper? The best defender, midfielder or striker? Therefore I want to invite you – my dear …

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Pep Guardiola short of options

Date: 22nd May 2009 at 10:29 am | Written by
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola fears a lack of options could hinder their chances of overcoming Manchester United in next week's Champions League Final. Barca are sweating on the fitness of attacking duo Thierry Henry (back) and Andres Iniesta (thigh) ahead of …

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Iniesta’s Final fears subside

Date: 11th May 2009 at 3:21 pm | Written by
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is confident that he will have recovered from a thigh injury in time to play in the Champions League Final against Manchester United on May 27. Iniesta tore a thigh muscle during Barcelona's 3-3 draw with Villarreal …

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Can Chelsea stars honestly say they did enough to win this tie?

Date: 8th May 2009 at 1:42 pm | Written by
Football FanCast columnist Tim Focas wonders if Chelsea honestly did enough to win this tie. After recently watching the '97 Lions Tour DVD', coach Jim Telfer's passionate speech towards the forwards gave pause for thought, just how many truly honest footballers are currently playing the …

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