Category Archives: Cesc Fabregas

Enhorabuena España

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

I’ve never been a massive fan of international football but I couldn’t help but be delighted by Spain’s superb victory in Euro 2012. I should say first that I’m not an out-and-out supporter of any national side undoubtedly due to … Continue reading →

Posted in Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Piqué, Jordi Alba, Pedro Rodriguez, Sergio Busquets, Victor Valdés, Xavi Hernandez | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Fourteen Barcelona players in World’s top 100

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

In anticipation of the Fifa awards later today The Footy Blog has produced a list of its Top 100 Footballers compiled from the votes of 19 well respected football experts. That all nineteen voted for Leo Messi in first place … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexis Sanchez, Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas, Dani Alves, David Villa, Eric Abidal, Gerard Piqué, Javier Mascherano, Leo Messi, Pedro Rodriguez, Sergio Busquets, Victor Valdés, Xavi Hernandez | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Preview – Barcelona vs Levante

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

In our third La Liga fixture in just 7 days, we host Levante at the Camp Nou at 8 pm local time for round 15 of the season.  The situation for tomorrow night is crystal clear: win.  Having followed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Piqué, La Liga, Match Previews, Sergio Busquets, Seydou Keita, Victor Valdés | 6 Comments

Barcelona 5 – Atlético de Madrid 0

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Barça were unbeatable tonight.  That was a picture perfect execution, led fittingly by my man of the match plus captain on the night Xavi, of everything Pep’s team is about: desire, pressure, movement, focus, and execution.  5-0 was totally deserved, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cesc Fabregas, David Villa, Gerard Piqué, La Liga, Leo Messi, Match reports, Thiago Alcantara, Xavi Hernandez | 3 Comments

Barcelona 5 – Villarreal 0

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Well Pep decided to play neither Dos Santos, Fontás, Montoya, nor Bartra and went for an adapted 3 – 4 – 3 (3 -1 – 3 -3 if you like) of Váldes ; Mascherano, Busquets, Abidal; Keita; Iniesta, Fàbregas, Thiago ; Pedro, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexis Sanchez, Cesc Fabregas, La Liga, Leo Messi, Match reports, Thiago Alcantara, Victor Valdés | 12 Comments

Gamper: Barça 5 Napoles 0

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

If Barça`s exhibition tonight in the 46th edition of the Joan Gamper trophy is anything to go by then we are in for an absolute treat of a season. Napoles, who finished 3rd in Serie A last season, were completely blown … Continue reading →

Posted in Cesc Fabregas, Leo Messi, Match reports, Pedro Rodriguez, Seydou Keita | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Spanish Super Cup 2nd Leg: Barcelona 3 Real Madrid 2 (Barça win 5-4 on aggregate) )

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Barça won the Spanish Supercopa tonight after a terrific battle with rivals Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Unfortunately the game exploded into a shameful incident in the dying minutes when Marcelo was sent off for a disgraceful scythe on Barça … Continue reading →

Posted in Cesc Fabregas, Leo Messi, Match reports, Opinion, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Spanish Supercopa first leg: Real Madrid 2 Barça 2

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Barça took a good result from tonight’s Supercopa first leg at the Bernabeu despite being under the cosh for periods of the game. Before the game many commentators had said that Real Madrid were in better shape for the game, though … Continue reading →

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Agreement made for Cesc Fabregas

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

After a somewhat tiresome transfer saga, Arsenal have accepted to sell Cesc Fabregas to Barça for a fee worth around €40 million. The deal is for five years until 2016. Cesc is currently flying to Barcelona where he will undergo … Continue reading →

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Thiago called up by Spain

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Thiago Alcantara has been rewarded for his excellent progression by being called up by Vicente Del Bosque for next Wednesday’s friendly match against Italy. Thiago played a key role in Spain’s under-21 European Championship triumph in Denmark and scored this … Continue reading →

Posted in Cesc Fabregas, New signings, Thiago Alcantara, Transfers | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments