considering we signed alves to an extension recently, no. i view alba as a long term solution to abidal's impending retirement.
Cesc is finally finding his place. He has played really well lately. No drop off from Iniesta or Xavi.
Watched the majority of it until the 70th minute. Really like what I've seen from Bartra and Montoya. I feel like Tito still doesn't completely trust Bartra, but he has been solid in the two games that he has started.
behold, the stallion that mounts the world BARCELONA, Spain EURO WAGS Check out the wives and girlfriends of the prominent figures in Europe. Lionel Messi's girlfriend has given birth to a baby boy, the Barcelona star's first child. Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo named the boy Thiago. ''Today I am the happiest man in the world, my son was born and thanks to God for this gift!'' Messi wrote on Facebook. ''Thanks to my family for the support! A hug to everyone.'' Barcelona excused the 25-year-old Argentina forward from training Friday morning to attend his son's birth at a hospital in Barcelona. The club announced the birth on its website after it was originally reported by Spanish and Argentina media outlets and confirmed by Messi. Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who became the father of a baby girl last year, wrote on Twitter: ''Much happiness to Leo and Antonella! Congratulations... I am very happy that everything went well!!'' In a recent interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais, Messi said he was looking forward to becoming a father. ''I'm prepared for Thiago's arrival, it is very exciting,'' said Messi. ''It makes you think of things in a different way. You can no longer just think about yourself, you think about him, and how you hope he doesn't have any problems.'' Earlier Friday, Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova said he still expected Messi to play in Saturday's Spanish league match against Celta Vigo at Camp Nou stadium. ''Leo didn't attend training, but tomorrow he will play in the match,'' said Vilanova. ''If everything goes well, he will come to play. It doesn't change our plans at all that he didn't train today.'' The birth of his child comes at the peak of Messi's prodigious career so far. After breaking a number of individual scoring records over the past season, Messi is two goals shy of matching Brazil great Pele's milestone of 75 goals for club and country in a calendar year, set in 1958. He is also a leading candidate to win what would be his fourth Ballon D'Or.
Got me good, fucker. Pretty embarrassing but Solbakken has actually said he doesn't want promotion this year () because we won't be ready. Well shit man, the way things are going, we won't have to worry about that.
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's the players. The guys he brought in have been fantastic. The dead weight that Mick left has been... dead weight. If we had a fire-sale, the only players I'd keep at this point are his new guys, Roger Johnson (never thought I'd say that), Hennessey, and the recent academy call-ups.
it's really not fair when iniesta is in his A game http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/levante-0-barcelona-4/
Hilarious OG that should go to Messi. Was going in and the Bilbao defender skied it to the top of the net. Edit: actually looks like Messi was off target.
FCBarcelona Confirmed: Barça's second goal is awarded to Messi. It's not an own goal. #FCBLive 12/1/12 3:05 PM
FCBarcelona Leo Messi equals Gerd Müller's record of goals scored in a calendar year (85). #FCBLive 12/9/12 3:22 PM
what a beautiful goal. that setup with iniesta was amazing. messi now holds the record for most goals scored in a year and most la liga goals scored for Barça
FCBarcelona Cesc has torn the biceps femoris in his left thigh. He'll be out of action for three to four weeks. #FCBLive 12/9/12 4:01 PM
FCBarcelona Jordi Roura, FC Barcelona's assistant manager, will train the first team while Tito Vilanova undergoes treatment. #FCBLive 12/19/12 2:16 PM