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Barcelona and Real Madrid are the dominant teams in Spain and they proved it by being the two teams that monopolized nearly half of the spots of La Furia's 30-man roster. Barcelona ended up on top as seven of their players earned call ups. There were some surprises in Vicente Del Bosque's list, but for the most part the players that were expected to be on, were.

The rumors, for once, came to fruition, as FC Barcelona will pay a transfer fee of €40 million to Valencia for Spanish international striker David Villa. This tango (or the sardana for a more local, Catalunyan flair) danced by the two clubs since the previous offseason will finally end as outgoing Barça president Joan Laporta landed the player he coveted for two years.

Talk about some serious shoes to fill! ENZO ZIDANE is the 15 year old son of World Football French Legend ZINEDINE ZIDANE & is currently lifting eyebrows in the REAL MADRID junior team & with Spanish Football observers. It is pretty crazy how similar he plays to his father and the way he moves with the ball.

Bojan Krkic has recently indicated via media an urge to stay in Barca and fight for a spot in the Barcelona forward line-up. His decision is most probably made up on the fact that no concrete offers came in for his loan in the winter transfer window. But it is yet to be seen whether he intend to stay in Barcelona the next season.

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You may have lost faith in the magazine spread in recent weeks. This is understandable. After Marouane Chamakh's bowler hat abomination and Mesut Ozil's clown shoes carnage, who could blame you?

Fortunately we are in a position to fully restore your faith in the footie player photo shoot with these images of Bojan Krkic that are currently doing the rounds.

Diego Milito, Ivan Cordoba, and Wesley Sneijder celebrate their passage to the Champions League final.

The sprinklers rose up from the pitch and sprayed the Inter Milan players and staff. The Barcelona anthem, "Cant del Barça," blared through the loudspeakers as the Culés did not know whether to clap off their Blaugrana heroes or vehemently whistle at the unwanted visitors from northern Italy.

A Portuguese Football Finance Web has published their list of the Top 30 most valuable U21 Football players in the World. Five Spaniards figure in the top 30 list: Bojan (FC Barcelona 6º) , De Gea (At Madrid 17º), Alvaro Dominguez (At.Madrid 20º), Ander Herrera (Zaragoza 21º) & Sergio Canales (Real Madrid 26º).

How quick things change in the world of football? Last December every Barca fan were complaining about how disappointed were they with the performance of the little Bojan Krkic; now they can't stop praising him. Indeed Bojan Krkic has been in a tremendous goal scoring streak and have impressed everyone including his manager.

Old Trafford boss interested in Nou Camp starlet.

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Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly interested in signing Barcelona starlet this summer as he looks to strengthen his attacking options. The Manchester United boss is apparently ready to make an offer for the £12m rated teenager and hopes that he can tempt the Catalan giants into selling a player who is something of a cult hero at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona have no need or space for Torres with Zlatan Ibrahimovich, Bojan Krkic and new signing David Villa on their books. They need to offload Thierry Henry first too. Javier Mascherano has been linked with Barcelona for a couple of years now and with Yaya Toure on his way out, confirmed today by Barcelona President Joan Laporta, a midfield space has opened up.

Earlier in the week Spain announced the squad that would be going to Mexico City to play a friendly against, you guessed it, Mexico. This is normal; if a bit odd this soon after the World Cup, but what has caused uproar is that six of Barcelona's Spanish stars have been named to the team. Victor Valdes, defenders Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique, midfielders Sergio Busquets and Xavi, as well as forwards Pedro and David Villa will all be going to Mexico even though they are still on vacation and haven't even met with Guardiola this season.

Barcelona head into the final week of the La Liga season a point ahead of Real Madrid after a nervy 3-2 win over Sevilla on Saturday. Lionel Messi, Bojan Krkic and Pedro were the goalscorers for Barca. Barcelona can wrap up the title with a win at home over Real Valladolid next weekend.

Real Madrid kept the gap to one point after a 5-1 thumping of Athletic Bilbao at home.

Stamford Bridge boss eyes up stunning young Nou Camp talent.

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Chelsea will reportedly attempt to sign Barcelona youngster Bojan this summer. Carlo Ancelotti is looking to spend big in order to bring some more young talent to Stamford Bridge and has earmarked a move for the Spanish international.

Ibra in much happier times

Enough is enough apparently. Barcelona warned Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent on Monday that further criticisms of the club could result in them seeking an exit for the Swedish striker.

The Spanish champions were reacting to quotes from an interview Mino Raiola gave when he said Barca coach Pep Guardiola "would need to go to a mental hospital," if he was considering off-loading Ibrahimovic for next season.

Stephen Ireland took his long-time lady Jessica Lawlor out to Rosso Restaurant on Friday night to celebrate her 25th birthday. Jessica looks fab, no? She's wearing a Preen zebra print dress and Carvela shoes with her Chanel handbag.

It's a long weekend (thank Iker), so this gossip sheet is a tad premature.

Almeria 0-8 Barcelona ( Lionel Messi *3, Bojan Krkic*2, Andres Iniesta, Pedro, Santiago Acasiete) Almeria get drubbed 8-0 at home by Barcelona on November 20, 2010 with Lionel Messi scoring a hat trick for the visitors. A stunning performance from Barcelona, and one that leaves them in good stead for the El Clasico against Real Madrid [.

Osasuna 0-3 Barcelona ( Pedro, Lionel Messi*2) In a match overshadowed by Barcelona's pre match travel arrangements, Barcelona beat Osasuna 3-0 thanks to another splendid individual performance from Lionel Messi. Osasuna vs Barcelona 0-1 ( Pedro goal) Osasuna vs Barcelona 0-2 ( Lionel Messi goal) Osasuna vs Barcelona 0-3 ( Lionel Messi goal) ( Video [.

Barcelona 5-0 Real Sociedad ( David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi*2) on December 12, 2010 at the Nou Camp. Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad 5-0 to remain on top of La Liga. It was another free scoring day for the Catalans, for whom Argentine striker Lionel Messi bagged a brace. Barcelona vs Real Sociedad 1-0 ( [.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola confirmed in a press conference that striker Bojan Krkic has signed a contract extension at the club until 2015.

The young Spanish international has but pen to paper on the improved deal, and when addressing the media ahead of the Blaugrana's Copa del Rey match against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday evening, the tactician confessed he was pleased with his decision.

Bayern Munich has their eye on Barcelona's Bojan Krkic. The Bundesliga team is keen to swap him with Franck Ribery. Let's see if Barca agrees. Additionally, Ajax, Marseille, Lyon and even Manchester United are interested in BojanAccording to reports, Chelsea is extremely interested in Landon Donovan who is currently at Everton on loan.

Lionel Messi celebrates with Dmytro Chygrynskiy against Athletic (AP)

Barcelona and Real Madrid did what they had to do in order to remain equal in points prior to next week's clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Blaugrana steamrolled over Athletic in a match that was a testament to the muscle that the club's youth system has.

FC Barcelona moved to the top of the table with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Osasuna at the Camp Nou. Second half goals from Ibrahmovic and Bojan Krkic was enough to see Barca through a very tricky match. A very well organised Osasuna side made it very difficult for Barca and this match definitely was a good test for the Barca side ahead of the Arsenal clash.

Duelo de jugadores mexicanos en la cancha del Camp Nou , pero desafortunadamente para Andres Guardado Rafael Marquez tiene mejor equipo desde hace muchísimo tiempo.
Bojan Krkic, Yaya Toure y Pedro Rodriguez fueron los anotadores de los goles blaugranas pero sin duda la mejor jugada del partido aunque no haya acabado en gol fue la de Dani Alvez.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a brace against Villarreal (AP)

The biggest question coming into week 35 was how Barcelona would recover from their midweek shortcomings against Inter in the Champions League semis. They were also facing one of the hottest home teams in La Liga in Villarreal.

Barcelona have come back with a decisive 4 - 1 win over Villarreal.Bojan Krkic,Lionel Messi (two) and a Xavi freekick got them the goals and the three points.But it remains to be seen if the dent in their spirits from the CL knockout will help Real Madrid who are breathing down their necks to do some catching up.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a brace against Villarreal (AP)

The biggest question coming into week 35 was how Barcelona would recover from their midweek shortcomings against Inter in the Champions League semis. They were also facing one of the hottest home teams in La Liga in Villarreal.

Barcelona head into the final week of the La Liga season a point ahead of Real Madrid after a nervy 3-2 win over Sevilla on Saturday. Lionel Messi, Bojan Krkic and Pedro were the goalscorers for Barca. Barcelona can wrap up the title with a win at home over Real Valladolid next weekend.

Real Madrid kept the gap to one point after a 5-1 thumping of Athletic Bilbao at home.

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eal Madrid where a complete exhibition as they dismantled Athletic 5-1 in their season finale at the Santiago Bernabéu. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuaín, Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, and Marcelo scored the five Merengue goals and kept pace with Barcelona with only one match left in the season.

Si hace algunos días hacía referencia a uno de los fantásticos jugadores que componen el equipo reservas del Aston Villa, Andreas Weimann, hoy mi artículo no se desviará a otro conjunto pero sí que a otro futbolista. Y es que como ya comenté el filial del equipo de Birmingham tiene un futuro que parece antojarse glorioso al menos para la gran mayoría de jugadores que lo forman.

Emirates boss ready to make new move for Nou Camp teenager.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to push on with attempts to land Barcelona starlet Bojan despite the La Liga club's attempts at unsettling Emirates skipper Cesc Fabregas.

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Panic on the streets of London...

Rumour No. 1: Former Inter boss Jose Mourinho's impending appointment as the new manager of Real Madrid will strike panic into even the stoutest of Premier League hearts as many of England's biggest clubs (especially Chelsea) fear the Portuguese coach will come sniffing after their top talents.

Source: Sp Ftball Sprts Blog /News from English paper "The Independent" mentions that MANCHESTER UNITED is expected to make a 14M€ offer for young FC BARCELONA forward BOJAN KRKIC. The paper goes on to mention that Man Utd Manager Alex Ferguson considers the Spanish player ideal to form the up-front "attack team" with Wayne Rooney.

Esta claro que en este Mundial, la Selección de Argentina es una escuadra con excelentes individualidades en vías de conjuntarse, para ello, lo enfocaremos directamente en Lionel Messi.

Messi en el Barcelona, es un fenómeno, un mounstro, una estrella, en el sentido que cuenta con el mejor medio campo del mundo; Xavi Hernández y Andrés Iniesta.

Ever since the Offside kicked off in 2006, we've been bringing you daily news, opinions, and of course videos of goalkeeper blunders. From the start, the original Offsider, the great and venerable Bob, was interested in more than just reporting on the stars of today (and their sex tapes). He was also interested in talking about the stars of tomorrow (who for the most part don't even have sex tapes yet).

Tough Job ahead at San Mames

FC Barcelona will be looking to continue with their winning streak continuiing when they visit San Mames on saturday. Our last visit to San Mames did end up in a 1-1 draw, but the fans will be hoping this time the score resembles something like Bilbao's visit to Camp Nou.

FC Barcelona will start their campaign to re-gain the Copa Del Rey tomorrow against third division side Ceuta. Guardiola has rested a host of first team starters for this away match. Valdés, Alves, Piqué, Busquets, Iniesta, Messi and Villa has been rested, meanwhile Xavi and Milito are still continuing their recovery programme.

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Reports are suggesting that West Ham will make an audacious January bid with the intention of luring Barcelona into parting with one of their many burgeoning starlets, namely 20-year-old forward Bojan Krkic.

After a series of impressive cameos last season, Krkic has found first team football hard to come by this campaign after Barca added David Villa to their ranks over the summer and is thought to be assessing his options at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona has been on a rampage lately and their latest showing against Almeria should have their rivals, Real Madrid, at least somewhat concerned. The Catalan giants opened a scoring clinic against Almeria at Estadio del Mediterraneo, as they went on to tie Barcelona's all-time league away victory with an demolishing 8-0 win.

Defending champions FC Barcelona continued their recent fine run of form with a 5-0 defeat of Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on Sunday. The win sees Barca maintain their two point lead over challengers Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish La Liga. David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and substitute Bojan Krkic all [.

There's nothing like Christmas to bring up old and unresolved family issues.
With the rest of Europe, England apart, on hibernal hiatus, 32,000 turned out at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium tonight to watch Catalonia hammer Honduras, a representative in last summer's World Cup Finals, 4-0, with a brace from Barça's Bojan Krkic.