FC Barcelona Thread - *Campeones de España y de Europa 2009*

Messiah wrote:Dinho alone made me jump out of my seat, more times in one season, than this team has an whole has do so far this season.

What a fucking player he was, what a fucking player, if only he stayed focused, still believe he can be at the very top of the game again with the right coach.

or maybe the performance enhancing drugs only lasts for 3 seasons.

The Bulk wrote:

Messiah wrote:goals (125 = 78 + 28 + 13)
30 Messi (19 + 6 + 5)

Messi has scored 30 this season in all competitions? Amazing. Didn't realise he was chipping in with so many goals.

kas wrote:Mourinho says he was influenced greatly by his time at Barça

http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/web/gen/20090323/noticia_53666396109.html

I assume he's talking about a similar kind of influence that the Jedi had on Darth Vader

Messiah wrote:quick question & answers with el capitan


A language.
Catalan and English.

A country to live.
Catalunya.

kas wrote:Let's face it, Cesc is an unlikely signing for anyone this summer, because I think he'll give Arsenal one more season after his injury this year. We should only pursue him if Madrid look like they might be tempting him.

Samuel Eto'o linked with Liverpool move

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is weighing up a move for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o in a bid to ensure his side do not rely so heavily on Fernando Torres next season, according to reports in Spain.

By Rory Smith
Last Updated: 1:50PM BST 30 Mar 2009

The sale of Robbie Keane to his former club Tottenham in January has left Benitez with just youngster David N’Gog as cover for Torres, a situation the Spaniard knows he must remedy if Liverpool are to keep pace with Manchester United and Chelsea.

Eto’o has insisted he would like to stay a Camp Nou until his contract runs out in the summer of 2010 and while Benitez would be prepared to wait to land one of Europe’s best strikers on a free transfer, it is thought he may try to exploit the uncertainty surrounding his future to land his man sooner.

After coming close to leaving Barcelona last summer, after manager Pep Guardiola revealed the Cameroon international did not feature in his plans, Eto’o has won his place back in emphatic fashion. He tops the Spanish goalscoring charts and has played a key role as Barcelona have threatened to run away with the La Liga title.

But Guardiola could still be convinced to cash in on a player unlikely to sign a new deal if a suitable offer arrived as he looks to supplement Europe’s best attacking line with the likes of Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery and Brazilian striker Keirrison.

Despite landing two La Liga titles since joining the Catalan side from Real Madrid, as well as playing a key role in winning the 2006 Champions League, Eto’o’s time at Barcelona has been chequered. He is widely considered a source of dressing room discontent and Guardiola had wanted to sell him, along with Deco and Ronaldinho, last summer, but could not find a buyer.

Benitez has been promised a transfer kitty of at least £30 million by Liverpool’s owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, plus whatever he can raise by selling off any of his squad he no longer requires.

A striker, as well as cover on the right wing and at right back, are likely to be his priorities, while a second move for Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry is likely.