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LA LIGA 2009- 2010: FC BARCELONA & REAL MADRID - "CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED FOOTBALL"

Spanish Football & Sports 22 November @ 09:36 AM EST
Its been said by wise men for many, many years how Football is afluctuating game of CRAZY luck, spirits & results. Who would haveimagined two weeks ago with the Real Madrid institutional pillars"crumbling" & Coach Pellegrini´s position on the edge, that REALMADRID would be at the Top of the "La Liga" ladder? Click to continue reading...

LUARA HAYRAPETYAN OF ARMENIA SINGS TO FC BARCELONA AT EUROVISION JR CONTEST 2009

Spanish Football & Sports 22 November @ 07:56 AM EST
Young Luara Hayrapetyan representing Armenia came in runner-upyesterday at the EUROVISION JR contest with her song BARCELONA:She & her team dressed the FC BARCELONA outfit & poured theirhearts out to lovely & catchy tune. Perhaps the Spanish Club should consider Laura as a pre-match "Classic" Barça vs Real Madridperformance at "Camp Nou" next Sunday. Click to continue reading...

No es casual…

El Balón Europeo 21 November @ 09:54 PM EST
...que tanto Pep Guardiola como los aficionados del Barça estén algo preocupados. A falta de tres días para el trascendental duelo ante el Inter por Champions y a tan sólo una semana del gran clásico, el conjunto culé volvió a dejar puntos fuera de casa y acusó nuevamente la falta de pegada ante la ausencia de Ibrahimovic. Click to continue reading...

FC Barcelona draws with Athletic Bilbao 1-1 – Recap and Video Highlights

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 21 November @ 06:08 PM EST

FC Barcelona traveled to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga). With Real Madrid's win earlier in the day, Barcelona would need a victory to stay top of the table. Were they able to get it? Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

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Rafa Marquez latest Barcelona player hit with H1N1 virus

Barcaloco 21 November @ 10:31 AM EST


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The H1N1 virus is taking its toll on FC Barcelona with both Eric Abidal and Yaya Toure out of commission after contracting the virus.

You can now add Rafa Marquez to that list, though test results have not yet been confirmed, but the Mexican defender is displaying all the common symptoms.

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Live coverage of Athletic Bilbao v FC Barcelona in the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga)

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 21 November @ 05:04 AM EST

The Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) has four matches on Saturday, November 21, 2009 including Athletic Bilbao v FC Barcelona. Currently, FC Barcelona is top of the La Liga table with 26 points through 10 matches while Athletic Bilbao is 8th place with 16 points. The match will be covered live (streaming video) at our other site, Free Live Sports TV, at the link below.

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Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, and SPL USA/UK TV Listings for Nov 21 & Nov 22

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 20 November @ 11:54 PM EST

It's another full set of matches in the top European leagues on Saturday, November 21, 2009 and Sunday, November 22, 2009. Here's are the complete United States and United Kingdom TV listings for this weekend.

Spanish La Liga

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Tenerife v Sevilla FC 17:00 GMT, 12:00 EST GolTV (USA)

Real Madrid v Racing Santander 19:00 GMT, 14:00 EST -Â Sky Sports 2 (UK)

Athletic Bilbao v FC Barcelona  21:00 GMT, 16:00 EST - Sky Sports 2 (UK), GolTV (USA)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Malga v Real Zaragoza 18:00 GMT, 13:00 EST Sky Sports 2 (UK)

Osasuna v Valencia 21:00 GMT, 16:00 EST GolTV (USA)

Italian Serie A

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Fiorentina v Parma 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST ESPN (UK), Fox Soccer Channel (USA)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

AC Milan v Cagliari 14:00 GMT, 09:00 EST Fox Soccer Channel (USA)

Juventus v Udinese 19:45 GMT, 14:45 EST ESPN (UK), Fox Soccer Channel (USA)

German Bundesliga

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Schalke 04 v Hannover 96 14:30 GMT, 09:30 EST GolTV (USA)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Hamburg v Bochum 16:30 GMT, 11:30 EST ESPN (UK), GolTV (USA)

French Ligue 1

Saturday, November 21, 2009

AJ Auxerre v AS Moncao 20:00 GMT, 15:00 EST Setanta Sports (USA)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

St Etienne v Lorient 16:00 GMT, 11:00 EST Setanta Sports (USA)

Montpellier v Lille 20:00 GMT, 15:00 EST Setanta Sports (USA)

Scottish Premier League

Dundee United v Celtic 12:00 GMT, 07:00 EST ESPN (UK)

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Irish Newspaper Babe Invades Barcelona with Thierry Henry Poster

Football Fashion 20 November @ 02:51 PM EST
Following Wednesday's now infamous Hand of Henry incident that saw France qualify for World Cup 2010 at the expense of Ireland, Irish newspaper Sunday World has sent journalist babe Geraldine Comiskey to Barcelona with a specially commissioned poster seeking Thierry Henry's apology for his actions. Here's a look at Geraldine outside the FC Barcelona (who Henry [. Click to continue reading...

Tough Week Ahead

All About F C Barcelona 20 November @ 01:02 AM EST


After an extended vacation, I am back writing the blog. The coming week could turn out to be the most important week for FC Barcelona this season. After achieving a historic treble, no team would like to be thrown out of UEFA Champions League in the group stage, but the chances are pretty high for that to happen. Click to continue reading...

ANDRES INIESTA TELLS US HIS DRIBBLING SECRETS

Spanish Football & Sports 19 November @ 03:29 PM EST
FC BARCELONA & Spanish International midfielder ANDRES INIESTAgives us a "Masterclass" on how he does his famous dribble. This isfor our young readers from around the global:To the sponsor that appears...please send me your cheque asap :) Click to continue reading...

Previo Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Un Derby de gran altura

FutblogMexicano 19 November @ 08:56 AM EST

Uno de los partidos más importantes en todo el mundo, sin duda, es el Barcelona vs Real Madrid, un cotejo que se vislumbra como vibrante y espectacular, con ingredientes futbolisticos de máxima calidad.

Es un duelo que mantiene vivo a toda España y expectante a todo el planeta, el resultado se refleja en la red social twitter, donde nuevamente se hicieron apuestas en torno al Clásico Español, siendo la de ponerse la playera del rival, en caso de la derrota del equipo predilecto.

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Pique jokes with Arsenal skipper Cesc about Barcelona future

Arsenal Brunei Blog 17 November @ 10:02 PM EST
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique joked with Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas on Spanish TV this week about moving to the Nou Camp.
Back in Spain for international week, Cesc has been forced to answer the frenzied speculation about his future with the Gunners.
And Pique, joking with his Spain teammate, told the Esport Club audience, "Hello, I present to you Cesc Fabregas, the future of FC Barcelona. Click to continue reading...

REAL MADRID: CESC FABREGAS ON THEIR 2010 LIST?

Spanish Football & Sports 17 November @ 06:31 AM EST
Spanish Sports paper "AS", publish today that REAL MADRID hasentered the "battle" to lure to Spanish Football the 22 year oldARSENAL FC Captain & Spanish International CESC FABREGAS.According to this same paper, there exists a "tacit" agreementbetween Manager Arsene Wenger & Fabregas, that the formerwill allow the latter to leave Arsenal at the end of this season. Click to continue reading...

FC BARCELONA: LIONEL MESSI WINS "ONZE D OR" AWARD 2008-2009

Spanish Football & Sports 16 November @ 02:16 PM EST
The France magazine "Onze Mondial" has prized FC BARCELONAArgentine star LIONEL MESSI with its "ONZE D OR" for the "BestEuropean Football Player for 2008-09" according to thismagazine.This award sounds the beginning of the "Prize" season as FranceFootball & FIFA are soon to announce their "Golden Ball" & "WorldPlayer" prizes respectively. Click to continue reading...

World's best squaring off in high-profile friendlies

Soccer By Ives 14 November @ 12:16 PM EST

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With the World Cup in sight, most of this weekend's attention will be towards the remaining qualifiers, but there are a few high-profile friendlies on tap today that might be just as exciting.

England-Brazil is one of those matches, as the Three Lions will took to topple Brazil for the first time since 1990, a stretch of seven games that includes a 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup.

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World's best squaring off in high-profile friendlies

Soccer By Ives 14 November @ 12:16 PM EST

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by FRANCO PANIZO

With the World Cup in sight, most of this weekend's attention will be towards the remaining qualifiers, but there are a few high-profile friendlies on tap today that might be just as exciting.

England-Brazil is one of those matches, as the Three Lions will took to topple Brazil for the first time since 1990, a stretch of seven games that includes a 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup.

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FC BARCELONA: ARSENAL HOOVERING OVER THEIR NEST FOR ASSULIN?

Spanish Football & Sports 13 November @ 04:20 AM EST
He´s the new young pearl of FC BARCELONA who got a run lastWednesday night in the SPANISH CUP. GAI ASSULIN is an 18 yearold who is already a full International for Israel & has capturedthe observations of Premier League Club Manager Arsene Wengerfrom ARSENAL.According to local sports daily "Mundo Deportivo", the alarm bellshave sounded at "Camp Barça" because there is speculation that Arsenalare Click to continue reading...

Cristiano Ronaldo may be ready in time for El Clasico

Barcaloco 12 November @ 09:00 PM EST


AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

Cristiano Ronaldo is recovering from an ankle injury he suffered back in October in a match with his national team side Portugal. The injury will keep him out of Portugal's World Cup play-off matches against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

It was earlier reported that Ronald would not be ready in time for the match against FC Barcelona on November 29 but when talking to reporters today in Madrid he was optimistic.

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Listo el calendario de la Copa Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA UAE 2009

FutblogMexicano 12 November @ 05:05 PM EST

Este día ha quedado establecido el calendario de la Copa Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA UAE 2009, llevándose acabo el sorteo en Hotel Emirates Palace de Abu Dabi.

Los partidos quedaron de la siguiente forma:

  • Partido 1, 9 de diciembre: Al Ahli FC – Auckland City FC
  • Partido 2, 11 de diciembre: TP Mazembe – Pohang Steelers FC
  • Partido 3, 12 de diciembre: Ganador partido 1 – Atlante FC
  • Partido 4, 15 de diciembre: Ganador partido 2 – Estudiantes de La Plata
  • Partido 5, 16 de diciembre: Ganador partido 3 – FC Barcelona
  • Partido 6, 16 de diciembre: Perdedor partido 2 – Perdedor partido 3 (partido por el 5º lugar)
  • Partido 7, 19 de diciembre: Perdedor partido 4 – Perdedor partido 5 (partido por el 3er lugar)
  • Partido 8, 19 de diciembre: Ganador partido 4 – Ganador partido 5

En términos más claros para nosotros los aficionados mexicanos, el seguimiento que debe tener Atlante es el siguiente.

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FC BARCELONA: WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 DRAW

Spanish Football & Sports 12 November @ 10:15 AM EST
The draw for this years "World Club Champions" has been celebratedin the city of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), the capital of thehost country,with FC BARCELONA knowing who they will meet in thesemi-finales.(courtesy of Sport.es)The "World Club Championship" gathers the Club Champion of eachof the FIFA Confederations plus the host country Champion, forexample FC Barcelona represents UEFA as Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid 1-4 Alcorcón: The Five Stages of Grief Through the Players’ and the Supporters’ Eyes

La Liga Talk 12 November @ 04:45 AM EST

Denial

Although Real Madrid needed five goals to overturn their Round of 32 tie with Alcorcón, a certain sense of denial was important in this particular situation so that they could believe that their task was not impossible. Kaká stated, "For the pride and for the history of Real Madrid, we have to win this tie.

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Join Barcaloco at Busby’s for FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Nov. 29

Barcaloco 11 November @ 08:19 PM EST

Southern California fans, Barcaloco is proud to announce the first FC Barcelona match viewing party will be held at Busby's East in Los Angeles on November 29th for FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid aka. El Clásico.

Busby's is located at 5364 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036. Busby's will be the official Sports Bar for the soon to be announced Barcaloco Fan Club and will be hosting all televised FC Barcelona matches.

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Video: FC Barcelona 5 – Cultural Leonesa 0 (Spanish Copa del Rey Highlights)

Football Fashion 11 November @ 12:07 PM EST
FC Barcelona easily advanced to the fifth round of the Spanish Copa del Rey tournament last night with a 5-0 win over Cultural Leonesa. Bojan Krkic scored a brace for FCB while Pedro Rodriguez, Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez added goals in a second-half outburst that saw the Catalan club beat its third-division opponent 7-0 overall. Click to continue reading...

ROBERT ENKE - RIP "FOOTBALL BROTHER"

Spanish Football & Sports 11 November @ 10:52 AM EST
SFS Blog would like to join FC BARCELONA ( video - yesterdaySpanish Cup game) & express its condolences to fans, Club & thefamily of German International goalkeeper ROBERT ENKE. TheFootball player was an ex-player of Barça & Tenerife, & SFS isdeeply sadden by the news of the tragic death of a "FootballBrother" at the age of 32. Click to continue reading...

National Team-Keeper Robert Enke committed suicide

Bundesliga Talk 11 November @ 04:15 AM EST

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Every German football-fan mourn national team keeper Robert Enke, who committed suicide yesterday evening on a railroad near Hannover.

Hours after his suicide, fans put candles and team-scarfs as a sign of mourning at the place where Enke spend his last minutes of his life.

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Evening Ticker: German keeper Enke dies, Real Madrid falls and more

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 11:32 PM EST

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Hannover 96 and German national team goalkeeper Robert Enke has died of an apparent suicide after being hit by a train.

A recent member of the German national team, Enke had reportedly struggled to cope with the death of his two-year old daughter, who died from a heart ailment in 2006.

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Evening Ticker: German keeper Enke dies, Real Madrid falls and more

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 11:32 PM EST

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Hannover 96 and German national team goalkeeper Robert Enke has died of an apparent suicide after being hit by a train.

A recent member of the German national team, Enke had reportedly struggled to cope with the death of his two-year old daughter, who died from a heart ailment in 2006.

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Goal highlights- Barcelona 5-0 Cultural Leonesa

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 10 November @ 08:51 PM EST
Goal highlights from the Barcelona vs Cultural Leonesa Spanish Copa Del Rey second leg game on November 10, 2009. Match KO time 21.00 UK at the Nou Camp. Barca won 2-0 in the first leg, and therefore win 7-0 on aggregate thanks to this thrashing. All five goals came in the second half of the [...] Related posts:
  1. Cultural Leonesa vs Barcelona goals highlights Goal video highlights from the Cultural Leonesa vs Barcelona Copa.
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FC Barcelona beats Cultural Leonesa 5-0 (7-0 on aggregate) – Recap and Video Highlights

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 10 November @ 05:55 PM EST

FC Barcelona hosted Cultural Leonesa on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the second leg of the round of 32 of the Spanish Copa del Rey. Barcelona had a 2-0 lead after the first leg and are the overwhelming favorites to advance. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

FC Barcelona beats Cultural Leonesa 5-0 (7-0 on aggregate) Video Highlights

Barcelona were in total control in the match as they had a lead heading into the match and outclassed Cultural Leonesa.

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Morning Ticker: N'Gog dives Liverpool to draw, Zlatan ponders Sweden retirement and more

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 09:17 AM EST

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Liverpool midfielder David N'Gog may have salvaged his club from losing against Birmingham on Monday, but he did so with one of the most highly-criticized dives in recent memory.

With Birmingham shockingly leading the hosts 2-1 in the second half, N'Gog dribbled into the penalty area before being brought down by midfielder Lee Carsley's sliding challenge.

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Morning Ticker: N'Gog dives Liverpool to draw, Zlatan ponders Sweden retirement and more

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 09:17 AM EST

by FRANCO PANIZO

Liverpool midfielder David N'Gog may have salvaged his club from losing against Birmingham on Monday, but he did so with one of the most highly-criticized dives in recent memory.

With Birmingham shockingly leading the hosts 2-1 in the second half, N'Gog dribbled into the penalty area before being brought down by midfielder Lee Carsley's sliding challenge.

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Random: Cruyff For Catalunya, Awards For Leo, Robinho For Barca?

Barcelista 10 November @ 09:10 AM EST
- FC Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has been officially presented as the new manager of the Catalan national team. He's been given the full option to call up players from Barca, and for a man who's project is coaching a team that plays two matches year, he's pretty psyched about it: "Our style of play will depend, logically, on the quality of the players we have. Click to continue reading...

Live coverage of FC Barcelona v Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 10 November @ 02:26 AM EST

The Spanish Copa del Rey finishes the second leg of the fourth round this week. FC Barcelona hosts Cultural Leonesa on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 with a 2-0 aggregate lead. Barcelona will be the huge favorites to advance and live coverage will be provided at Free Live Sports TV. The link is below along with the match time.

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Spanish Copa del Rey and English Football League Cup (JPT) USA/UK TV Listings – November 10, 11, 12

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 09 November @ 06:53 PM EST

It's a light week of matches in Europe as there are international fixtures on the weekend and next week. The Spanish Copa del Rey wraps up its fourth round with the second legs while the English Football League Cup or Johnstone's Paint Trophy (JPT) had the quarterfinals for the Northern and Southern sections.

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