Preparing for battle in Florida
Orlando, FL The Barcelona USA under 11 boys continue to rack up the frequent
flyer miles and are currently in Florida to participate in the Danone Nations Cup. We arrived
Thursday afternoon with our sights set on the prize. Winner gets an all expense trip to Poland in
a few months to compete in the World Finals against other champions from participating
countries.
Real Madrid celebrate their 32nd La Liga title after a 3-0 win over Atletic Bilbao,and their
first in four years with goals from Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo who also
missed another penalty.
FC Barcelona maintained their pressure on La Liga leaders with a brilliant 2-0 victory at home
against Atletic Bilbao. Iniesta opened the scoring in the first half and Messi secured the three
points when he calmy finished off a penalty in the second half.With Real Madrid winning at Osasuna,
we were nine points away from League Leaders.
FC Barcelona booked their place in the Copa Del Rey final with a 2-0 victory against Valencia at
Camp Nou. Goals from Cesc Fabregas and Xavi gave Barca a bit of nervous victory. Now the final will
be against Atletic Bilbao, between the two most successful teams in the Copa Del Rey history.
Fabregas goal not enough for win against Bilbao (Photo: REUTERS/Felix Ordonez)
It was one for the ages, as Barcelona and Atletic Bilbao battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw under
torrential rain in Spain's Basque Country.
Despite the gloomy conditions and sodden pitch, Barca were able to quickly settle into their
grove, stringing together passes and creating chances.
Spanish La Liga stalwarts and eight time league champions Athletic Club de Bilbao have presented
their Umbro home kit for the 2011/12 season. Using a Tailored by Umbro theme, the kit presentation
took place earlier today at the club's Sala Lezama. The launch of the Atletic Bilbao 11/12 Umbro
home kit follows that of the club's [.
So, seemingly weeks after everyone else the club and Puma decided to finally let us have a look
at the kits for next year. Of course we can't buy them yet. No, you'll have to wait for that. Until
September 14th if you want the home or away kit. Coincidentally after the transfer window is
shut.