Por snedecor Barcelona, sala de prensa del Camp Nou, 13:32 horas del viernes 27 de abril de
2012. Sandro Rosell, presidente del F.C. Barcelona, comparece flanqueado por el director deportivo
Andoni Zubizarreta y el entrenador del primer equipo de fútbol, Pep Guardiola, para anunciar que
éste último ha decidido abandonar su cargo al final de la presente temporada.
TweetBarcelona assistant Tito Vilanova is set to replace outgoing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola at
the end of the season the club have confirmed. Guardiola officially announced his decision to step
down as Barcelona first team coach on Friday afternoon after a trophy-glittered spell in charge.
And now Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has named Guardiola's [.
Barcelona have lined up Marcelo Biesla as a possible replacement for Guardiola who is set to
announce his resignation today. Guardiola's future with the club has remain in uncertainty ever
since his remarks to take a sabbatical surfaced early this year.
Reports emerging suggest that Guardiola met with both club president Sandro Rosell and sporting
director Andoni Zubizarreta on Thursday and informed them of his desire to leave at the end of the
season.
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta concedes it will be difficult for his club to win
a fourth straight La Liga title but insists they will not throw in the towel.
Barca slipped 10 points adrift of arch rivals Real Madrid this weekend and, with Jose Mourinho's
men having won 19 of their 22 league matches this season, the prospects of the Catalan side
retaining their title are not looking great with 16 matches to go.
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta remains confident coach Pep Guardiola will
continue his successful spell at the helm.
However, he has confirmed the club have drawn up contingency plans should Guardiola decide to
leave the Nou Camp.
Zubizarreta is optimistic it will not come to that despite the Catalans, who visit Osasuna on
Saturday, trailing arch-rivals Real Madrid by seven points in the La Liga title race.
It's time for some Champions League stats by the handy Milan training ground tree (seen above)
amicis! The last time these two sides met was five years ago in 2006 when
Barca advanced to the final thanks to Giuly's goal. Interestingly, Milan hold the
better track record from their previous six UEFA meetings.
Ibrahim Afellay is NOT for sale (Photo: Getty Images)
On Monday FC Barcelona technical secretary Andoni Zubizarreta addressed rumors that midfielder
Ibrahim Afellay would leave the club following the signing of Cesc Fabregas. One of the clubs
rumored to be interested in signing the 25 year old is Italian side Juventus.
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has insisted that the Spanish club must show
'respect' towards Arsenal in their pursuit of Cesc Fabregas.
Barcelona have released the itinerary for their upcoming U.S. tour. From July 28 to August 6,
the team will be visiting Washington, Miami and Dallas.
The following is a detailed explanation of the expedition, including training sessions, matches
and events that the players Hill be attending.
Eric Abidal's agent has revealed the Barcelona defender is progressing well after surgery to
remove a tumour on his liver.
The 31-year old France international had surgery last week and his representative David
Venditelli told COM Radio last night he is "recovering well", is in "good spirits" and awaiting the
results of a biopsy to "see if everything is fine".
Just some trivia for Spanish Football fans & followers around the World. Spanish National Football
Team Captain & goalkeeper, apart from Real Madrid player, IKER CASILLAS became last night the
highest "capped" player is the history ( in all categories) of the Spanish National Team. Spanish
goalkeeper IKER CASLLAS Iker Casillas overtakes another goalkeeper & Spanish legend ANDONI
ZUBIZARRETA
