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Albasini wins tour of Catalonia
Swiss cyclist Michael Albasini won the tour of Catalonia on Sunday beating Spanish rider Samuel Sánchez and Frenchman Julien Simon although Simon took the last stage from Badalona to Barcelona.
David Villa returns to Catalonia for operation on leg break
Barcelona striker David Villa has just flown back to Catalonia to undergo an operation on his fractured left tibia bone. The striker looks set to be out of action for at least 5 months and may even miss the Euro 2012.
Real Betis 3 – Barcelona 1
Barcelona headed for the semi finals of La Copa del Rey but it was Betis that took all the merit last night in Sevilla. Betis won with a convincing 3-1 and shook Pep Guardiola’s Barça to the core in the process.
Did Messi Deserve The FIFA Ballon D’OR 2010
The big question on everyone’s lips is did Leo Messi deserve a second FIFA Ballon D’OR ahead of the likes of Xavi and Iniesta? No one was more shocked than young Messi himself on being presented with the award by Pep Guardiola.
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao take on Barcelona tonight in El Copa del Rey. Barcelona travel with new signing Afellay along with Puyol and Messi who make up a squad of 20 players. Barcelona won’t have it easy tonight as San Mamés will be like a hot and bubbling cauldron, full of atmosphere. Can Pep’s team see off [...]
Catalonia vs Honduras
Catalonia Take On Honduras In A Friendly Tonight At The Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys in Barcelona. Gerard piquet Won’t Be Playing As He’s Injured According To The Catalan Federation. Kickoff Is At 19:00.
Guardiola and Solbakken
Guardiola and Solbakken had a few strong words last night after the game which ended in a draw. Solbakken was apparently still seething after Barcelona keeper Pinto imitated the ref’s whistle and stopped a copenhagen forward from advancing to his goal.
Mighty Barça out of Champions League
Barça are out of the Champions League Final thanks to a solid display from a 10 man Inter Milan team. Barcelona FC couldn’t capitalize on their advantage and it’s Mourinho’s men who go through to meet Bayern.
Barcelona Ladies Open 2010
The Barcelona Ladies Open 2010 starts on April 10th and the venue this year is the prestigious David lloyd Club Turó in La Avenida Diagonal. As well as home grown talent there will be a host of international stars at this fantastic tennis tournament in Barcelona.
Catalonia and Argentina Friendly Match
I won’t wade into the political hot-water that is Catalan independence; any people and all people have a right to self-determination. So if a group of people with Spanish citizenship, that are culturally and linguistically different from that of the dominant culture, decide that they want to be acknowledged as such, well I’m not the [...]
Extreme sports in Barcelona – LG Snowboard FIS World Cup 2009
Barcelona doesn’t only offer sun, sea, sandy beaches and cool night clubs with a typical laid back ambience. Next weekend on 7th and 8th November Barcelona is hosting for the very first time the super cool LG Snowboard FIS World Cup event.
Hamilton sails home in Singapore
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton sailed home to his second win of the season with a fine victory in the Singapore Grand Prix toda
