tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49092852796142235952024-02-07T13:48:15.262-08:00barcelon fc zoneFootball, soccer, high-definition, HD, English Premier League, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Messi, Ronaldo, FIFA, UEFA, Champions League, World Cupattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-13640641409052141932011-07-20T15:59:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.986-07:00Re-Posting: Barcelona, Udinese agree on fee for Alexis SanchezThis was first reported a little over a month ago, but Barcelona has finally secured the services of Sanchez (the Chilean version of C. Ronaldo) for 26 million Euros + 11.5 million Euros if incentives kick-inn.For more info check this site: Alexis Sanchez signs for Barcelona, Finally!For more info about Alexis Sanchez, check this Wikipedia entry:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Sanchezattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-2125694484516765422011-07-18T07:43:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.987-07:00Transfer News: Jeffren and Jonathan dos SantosIt's been a slow transfer season FCB but here recent headlines:Jeffren and Jon dos Sanots are set to leave FCB for greener pastures with bids tabled by Bolton Wanders (Euro 6 million for Jeffren) and Real Zaragoza (Euro 1 million for Jon), respectively. This time however, FCB's lawyers have taken a page from Madrid's and inserted buy back clauses that allows FCB the opportunity the right toattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-89351249925538538492011-06-29T08:42:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.987-07:00Thiago renews his contractWonderful news everyone,Thiago has put the rumors of his impending transfer to rest by renewing his contract till 2015 raising his buyout clause from Euro 30 million to 90 million. All the best!For more info --> Thiago renews his contract until 2015 | FCBarcelona.catattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-5676066584459268322011-06-21T16:53:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.987-07:00Roma secure Barcelona's Bojan Krkic for €10mBojan has secured a move to AS Roma under Luis Enrique's stewardship with a buyback clause. All the best Bojan.For more info click: Roma secure Barcelona's Bojan Krkic for €10m - report - Goal.comattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-29284237798815414952011-05-30T17:58:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.987-07:00Final thoughts for the seasonI love the fact that people blame Barcelona for giving the Big Mouth (aka, Mourinho) a taste of his own anti-football medicine, not realizing that Madrid's Special Mistake (aka, Mourinho) was the one that tarnished the image of Spanish football overall and of Madrid in particular when he chose to counter Barcelona's style with aggressive tactics especially in light of the 5-0 humbling. Whenattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-8134547019380438082011-05-28T13:37:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.987-07:00We are the champions!Congratulations to FCB, the best in Europe, once again in the new Wembley as they were in the old!!!attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-71448743218513923002011-05-03T14:25:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.988-07:00Good bye MourinhoGood bye...attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-21148294611196691962011-05-02T13:10:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.988-07:00Abidal returns from liver surgery and CL formationHey hey! Foxsoccer reports that Abidal is back...Based on this info: Pep will probably go for the following formation:F: Messi, Villa, PedroM: Iniesta, Xavi, BusquetsD: Puyol, Pique, Mascherano, AlvesReserves: Abidal, Afellay, Keita, and a Team B GK.----------------The Big Mouth's team is missing his key defensive components (Pepe and Ramos) and attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-4570875724755243372011-04-27T21:39:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.988-07:00Nothing but silence at the Estadio Santiago BernabeuHad a great day? Me too.Long story short, Real Madrid with its deeper bench played too defensively and were punished for it. The tactics were wrong and the best team one. Barcelona had the momentum with several forays at Iker’s goal long before Pepe’s red card. Also, unlike in the previous games, C.R., Ramos, Ozil, and Di Maria failed to deliver.Remember, Madrid were the attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-28395643115253195402011-04-27T16:31:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.988-07:00Messi's brace in MadridThe latest video from the "All about FC Barcelona" blog highlights everything (see link below). The first goal came from a wonderful Afellay assist that was orchestrated by Xavi. The second goal was pure Messi magic from the middle of the pitch through 5 Madrid defenders.For more: See this link --> Messi Goals from Barca Victory at Bernebeu | All About FC Barcelonaattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-90949608916664273922011-04-27T08:34:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.988-07:00Madrid players who are 1 yellow card away from suspensionHere's the list of players that are 1 card away from being suspended1. Cristiano Ronaldo2. Sergio Ramos3. Raul Albiol4. Angel Di MariaAlso, Carvalho is suspended and Khidiera is injured. Barcelona can and must win this game to maintain momentum.Visca Barcelona!attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-73376536422918514262011-04-27T07:45:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.989-07:00CL Line-upHello all,Unless Pep decides to pull a Mourinho-style fast one about Iniesta's availability, the line-up will probably look like this:F: Pedro, Villa, and MessiM: Afellay, Xavi, BusquetsD: Puyol, Pique, Mascherano, AlvesReserves: Keita, Milito, Fontas, Thiago, and Afellay (if Iniesta actually plays).Pep could also play a 4-4-2 formation to counter a defense-orientated midfield (attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-44910133234972713462011-04-26T15:49:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.989-07:00An open letter to Messrs. Rosell, Guardiola, & ZubizarettaDear gentlemen, It is now apparent from our current attrition rates that FCB should focus on reinforcing our defensive line and supplementing our low-center-of-gravity forwards with a more physical presence. We also need to temporary halt our obsessive pursuit of Cesc. As such, I would like to make the following suggestions if FCB is to continue to play on 5 fronts (La Liga, attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-60731160442107152422011-04-21T11:19:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.989-07:00Osasuna/CLHey folks,In preparation for the CL game, both Xavi and Ineista need to be rested, so here is my formation:F: Afellay, Villa, JefrenM: Thiago, Dos Santos, KeitaD: Maxwell, Pique, Fontas, AlvesReserves: Messi, Pedro, Milito, Puyol, MascheranoYou know that the Big Mouth will rest his players for the CL.Good luck!attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-5781585237115166492011-04-21T10:44:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.989-07:00Copa del Rey reviewHey all!1. This game was all about Iker Casillas; El Capitan had a fantastic game and saved Madrid on several occasions. Madrid also had stand-out performances by Di Maria and Ozil but it was really about Iker's brave performance and why he is the best GK in the world. Period!2. This was a good and relatively fair game between the two teams and the refereeing was better. &attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-37236545301436348032011-04-19T21:57:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.990-07:00What Can $90 million buy? Getafe CFHey folks,Royal Emirates, owned by Sheikh Butti bin Suhail al-Maktoum from Dubai, is set to announce the 90 million Euro acquisition of Getafe CF, a mid-level Madrid-based team. Getafe CF is also currently known as Real Burger King for their Burger King logo and will be re-branded to Getafe Team Dubai.La Liga has recently witnessed an influx of foreign investors with a Qatari attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-11797052620712212952011-04-17T12:05:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.990-07:00Madrid spent $300 million for nothingI can't believe that Madrid spent $300 million to play defensively the way they did. The crowds were jeering. But that is the way the Big Mouth plays, especially because lacks any professional football experience. Don't get me wrong he is a great tactician and manipulator, but he is anti-football...attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-21216470989044440852011-04-17T11:01:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.990-07:00Madrid of old vs. Big Mouth's MadridWhat has become of Madrid?What a shame the new Madrid has become. The Madrid of old had style, they had greats like Zidane, True Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos who represented a classier Madrid that demanded respect - this younger "punk" version has loud mouths like Anti-Ronaldo, Ramos, and Pepe who lack style or grace. Frankly, I cannot but help show my discontent and bias against a teamattarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-8669538879281334072011-04-17T09:49:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.990-07:00A quick review of the Clasico - we were very (un)lucky!!!Hidi-ho,This is an exciting time for me as a new blogger as I am sure it is for you the reader as all get to see 4 Clasicos in 18 days; The two coaches professed a desire to come out attacking, but the truth is one team played while the other team was content to watch. FCB was striving to win while Madrid was striving for a draw. The Big Mouth's true intent materialized attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-49457657166029195552011-04-16T14:55:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.990-07:001-1 at White CastleA gifted PK for Madrid in the 82 minute coupled with the blatant but unrewarded penalty on Villa meant that Madrid saved their face in front of their own crowd.On the Copa del Rey...attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-2183932329780102432011-04-16T14:16:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.991-07:000-0 at the White CastleSo far, it is zero all...Madrid is playing a defensive game and trying to use corner kicks to score in the face of an un-influential Benzema (he will be replaced with Adebayor sooner or later).Abiola was just red-carded for a blatant foul on Villa and Pepe replaces him in the back-four (good thing that the Big Mouth trained his players to play with only 10 players).Adriano saved a attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-5916932399006099962011-04-14T07:45:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.991-07:004 more Clasicos, any one?Hidy-ho,Well...Let's start with the expected Saturday line-up:F: Messi, Villa, Pedro (a.k.a., MVP, as fellow www.BarcelonaFootballBlog.com colleagues would say)M: Xavi, Iniesta, KeitaD: Adriano, Pique, Busquets, AlvesMadrid should field a "familiar" team to hide a potentially different CL line-up:F: BenzemaW: De Maria, CristianoM: Xabi, Ozil, KhideraD: attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-27125752108797191022011-04-14T07:01:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.991-07:00Comments about ShakhtarHey folks,I was pleased with the Shakhtar game because our fringe players got a chance to shine:1. Afellay had a superb game. He tested the goal keeper with 2 powerful shots, one long distance and another in close range. He played well and was at the ready. This will build confidence as he prepares for his first classico.2. Mascherano has finally proved his worth. &attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-66049816064488610852011-04-11T12:00:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.991-07:00Shakhtar line-upHidi ho!The possible line-up, taking into consideration the following game against Madrid and any injuries, is as follows:F: Afellay, Villa, PedroM: Xavi, Thiago, MascheranoD: Maxwell, Pique, Milito, AlvesReserves: Messi, Keita, Adriano, Jeffren, Dos SantosShakhtar's missing key defensive players due to injury/suspension so I would attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4909285279614223595.post-88090316567899714362011-04-07T19:18:00.000-07:002011-09-29T07:16:13.991-07:00Cristian Chivu, anyone?Hello all,As all of your know FCB is a forward pressing, possession keeping, goal-scoring machine that has taken the pressure of a make-shift defense that has been crippled by the loss of its fearless leader Puyol and Abidal.With that in mind, I would like to suggest that FCB buy Cristian Chivu fromm Inter Milan. His 5-year contract expires in 2012 and Milan is sure to sell him for attarboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215487132307636693noreply@blogger.com0