Dani Alves: Barcelona nothing without Guardiola
The Blaugrana boss, who has claimed 13 titles since taking charge in 2008, is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and has yet to reveal if he will sign a new one
Former Real Madrid president Sanz: La Liga not in the bag yet
Jose Mourinho's in-form troops are currently ten points clear of defending champions Barcelona at the top of table, with 15 rounds left to play in the Primera Division
Barcelona's Xavi is the best player I played with, says Henrik Larsson
The former Sweden striker was team-mates with the gifted midfielder during his spell at Camp Nou, and feels the Spain international is second to none in world football
Cruyff: Guardiola will not leave Barcelona in the lurch
The legendary Dutchman believes that the Santpedor-born coach will announce his decision on his future shortly, and has a feeling Pep will not leave Camp Nou
Former Barcelona president Laporta: Guardiola deserves time to decide future
The Blaugrana boss, who has won 13 titles since taking charge, has yet to give any indication as to whether he will continue on at Camp Nou beyond the end of the season
Roma's Luis Enrique: I hope Guardiola stays at Barcelona
The 41-year-old trainer hopes that his former team-mate will extend his contract and remain in charge at Camp Nou for next season after his current contract expires in the summer
Jupp Heynckes: Schweinsteiger is at the same level as Xavi & Iniesta
The German coach says that Schweinsteiger is on par with the Catalan club's midfielders, while indicating that Robben will start Wedneday's match on the bench
Maradona: Real Madrid coach Mourinho can turn a coin into a rose, but I'm not in love with him
The Argentine legend was full of praise for los Blancos' coach, and added that he expects Barcelona to focus on the Champions League rather than La Liga
Baldini: Luis Enrique not leaving Roma for Barcelona
The Giallorossi director has denied reports stating that the 41-year-old trainer could depart Stadio Olimpico in order to return to Camp Nou to replace Pep Guardiola
Real Madrid edging closer to Barcelona's Champions League consecutive wins record
There's still some way to go yet before Mourinho's men can wrestle the European Cup away from Barca, but they are inching towards one of the Catalans' Champions League records
Rexach feels Ronald Koeman or Michael Laudrup could replace Guardiola as Barcelona coach
The former Blaugrana winger feels that the club's next coach has to be someone who is familiar with the culture at Camp Nou, and expects Ivan de la Pena to be a future candidate
Xavi expects Guardiola to stay at Barcelona
The Blaugrana boss has yet to commit his future to the club but the playmaker is confident that that the former Spain international will remain at Camp Nou
RFEF: Three possible venues for Copa del Rey final
Both Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao were hopeful that the showpiece event would be staged at the Santiago Bernabeu but Real Madrid have refused to make their home ground available
Guardiola: I do not want to play Copa del Rey final at the Bernabeu if Real Madrid do not want us there
The Spanish coach insists that his side do not want to play the Copa decider at the Bernabeu if Madrid do not want to host the match
Formula 1 star Sebastian Vettel: Xavi is the one who conducts the Barcelona orchestra
The German says that the encounter was incredible and had complimentary words for a few of the Blaugrana's star players
Gerard Pique: Pep Guardiola must continue at Barcelona
The Spanish defender insists that he has a perfect relationship with the coach and wants him to sign a new contract with the Catalan club
Man City tell new chief Soriano to BETTER Man Utd finances Former Barcelona supremo Ferran Soriano will be told to take on Manchester United - both on and off the pitch - by Manchester City.
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Barcelona legend Maradona: Real Madrid's Mourinho better than Guardiola Former Barcelona star Diego Maradona rates Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho superior to Pep Guardiola.
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Pepsi still rate Chelsea flop Torres as A-graderChelsea striker Fernando Torres still enjoys A-List celebrity for sponsors.
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Germany coach Low winks at Real Madrid, BarcelonaGermany coach Joachim Low has fueled rumours of a summer move to Spain.
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Barcelona watching Standard Liege prospect Michy BatshuayiBarcelona are watching Standard Liege prospect Michy Batshuayi.
El Mundo Deportivo says the 18 year-old's stunning form this season has alerted Barca chiefs.
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Pique: Barcelona players can't influence Guardiola contract decisionBarcelona defender Gerard Pique believes the players won't be a factor in whether Pep Guardiola signs his new contract.
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Barcelona chief Bartomeu insists they won't break bank in summer marketBarcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists they won't break the bank in this summer's market.
Barca have fallen short in the La Liga this season.
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Pique: Why the worry? Barcelona have already won three titles this seasonGerard Pique insists Barcelona fans should be happy with their campaign so far.
Barca have a foot in the Champions League quarterfinals after their first-leg win at Bayer Leverkusen.
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Roma insist no Barcelona escape clause for Luis EnriqueAS Roma sports chief Franco Baldini has warned Barcelona off coach Luis Enrique.
Enrique has been linked with a return to Barca as Pep Guardiola's successor.
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Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa welcomes Chelsea approach Chelsea are interested in Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa.
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Gullit: Arsenal poor version of BarcelonaAC Milan legend Ruud Gullit has slammed Arsenal over last week's Champions League defeat.
Arsenal were thrashed 4-0 in the first-leg.
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QPR face frustration as Oscar prepares for Barcelona moveQPR chiefs face frustration as Internacional attacker Oscar prepares to earn a big club move to Europe.
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Brescia midfielder Omar El Kaddouri watched by Arsenal, Spurs - and BarcelonaBrescia midfielder Omar El Kaddouri is attracting major European interest.
Arsenal, Barcelona and Tottenham are all following the 21 year-old midfielder, according to Brescia sources.
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Bolton target Iturbe again frozen out at PortoJuan Manuel Iturbe is edging closer to a Porto exit.
Bolton Wanderers are understood to have first refusal on the Argentine, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Barcelona.
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Valencia coach Emery under consideration at ChelseaValencia coach Unai Emery is interesting Chelsea.
Marca says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has sent out feelers on the continent for potential successors to Andre Villas-Boas.
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Alexis Sanchez will return in Chile NT sooner…Alexis Sanchez will return in Chile NT sooner than reappearing for Barca. He is expected to get the medical clear in next 10-12 days.
Benfica interested in MaxwellBenfica are interested in FC Barcelona full back Maxwell and could submit their bid this January. [A Bola]
Erik Botheim Many have said I have…Erik Botheim: “Many have said I have talent and I should develop my talent. But I look forward to meeting the best players in the world in my age group and find out how I can become better than them.”
Lys Oslco youngster Erik Botheim has accepted a…Lys Oslco youngster, Erik Botheim, has accepted a trial offer from FC Barcelona.
Messi scored 2 goals vs BATE and is…Messi scored 2 goals vs. BATE and is now tied with Kubala as second best goalscorer in Barca history.
BATE FC Barcelona 0-5 FT Volodko o g…BATE – FC Barcelona 0-5 FT. (Volodko o.g., Pedro, Messi 2X, Villa) In the other match of the group, Milan won 2-0 against Plzen. (Ibrahimovic, Cassano)
Barca official lineup vs Bate Vald?s Alves Mascherano…Barca official lineup vs. Bate: Vald?s, Alves, Mascherano, Puyol, Abidal; Keita, Xavi, Thiago; Pedro, Messi and Villa. Bench: Pinto, Pique, Adriano, Maxwell, Font?s, Busquets, Fabregas.
It has been exactly 4 months since Carles…It has been exactly 4 months since Carles Puyol and Gerard Piqu? played together. Their last match was Champions League final in May.
Ladislao Kubala is currently the second top scorer…Ladislao Kubala is currently the second top scorer in the history of Barcelona in official matches. First is Cesar with 235 goals.
Tonight against Bate Messi will have his first…Tonight against Bate, Messi will have his first chance to equal or top goal-scoring record of Kubala. Kubala: 194, Messi: 192
