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FC BATE Borisov 0-5 FC Barcelona

2011-09-29T21:27:00.000-07:00

Barca dominated from the outset and went ahead through Aleksandr Volodko's own goal, before Pedro headed a second, Lionel Messi scored on both side of the break to make it a comfortable night in eastern Europe for Pep Guardiola's men. David Villa added a late fifth.

The Catalan giants went ahead via through Aleksandr Volodko’s own goal in the 19th before Pedro headed in a second for the visitors in the 38th. Lionel Messi scored on each side of half time to join Laszlo Kubala as Barca’s second all-leading scorer with 194 goals. David Villa completed the rout for Pep Guardiola’s side with a goal in the 90th.see all goal-->
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Barcelona Vs Atletico Madrid 5 - 0

2011-09-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

If you live by the sword, you die by the sword. That was applicable to Barcelona on Wednesday in the match at the Mestalla, but tonight the world witnessed yet another master-class. Starting out with a 3-4-3 formation, one could be forgiven for feeling a little anxious, especially when both Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique were on the bench.

Barcelona, which won La Liga and the Champions League last term, opened the season with a 5-0 rout of Villareal. It beat Osasuna 8-0 but drew with Real Sociedad.

Coming into the game, with the “colchoneros” having notched 8 goals in their last two fixtures and Barca presenting the same 3-4-3 system exploited by Valencia just days earlier, cules approached the match with characteristic trepidation.

Xavi Hernandez played a delightfully weighted diagonal ball over the top of Perea, and David Villa chested it down before cutting inside a defender and firing into the bottom corner. Was FC Barcelona as anxious as its fans? Well, Villa certainly was not.

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Unfazed by Wednesday’s defensive struggles, Guardiola approached the match with a similar 3-4-3 alignment. Alves returned to his natural position as right back, with Abidal mirroring him on the left flank. Mascherano became the glue to the back line as the lone center back, while Busquets shaded upfield as defensive midfielder. He was joined in the midfield by Xavi and Thiago, with Fabregas floating free just behind Barcelona’s preferred attacking trident of Messi-Villa-Pedro.

From the onset, it became clear that Atletico would not try to replicate Valencia’s formula for success. Barcelona found the spaces necessary to operate their intricate passing game, stringing together plays against a side content to sit back and hit on the counter. With none of the asphyxiating pressure displayed by Valencia coming from Atletico’s attacking players, Barcelona was able to play the ball out from the back to a settled Xavi, who picked apart the defense with virtuoso ease.

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Barcelona Vs Valencia : Fabregas

2011-09-23T01:34:00.000-07:00

Barcelona's match against Valencia, Cesc Fabregas scored in the fourth game in a row for Barcelona - a record for new players at the Nou Camp. Barcelona has been saved from Cesc Fabregas to draw 2-2 with Valencia. Barcelona is revealed as the Spanish champions have also avoided defeat even 2 times.Real Madrid also have drawn 0-0 with Racing Santander.

Lionel Messi coupling with former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to provide an equalizer 77 minutes - after the two left behind Barcelona. Real Madrid draw marked the first time they have played league games in a row without a victory since the arrival of coach Jose Mourinho.

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Lionel Messi

2011-09-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

Fullname: Lionel Andres Messi

Nickname/s: Leo, La Pulga

Date of Birth: 24-06-1987

Place of Birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Position: Forward

Team: FC Barcelona

National Team: Argentina

Height: 1.69 m

Weight: 62 kg

Lionel Messi Club Youth Career

Years Team Apps Goals

1995–2000 Newell's Old Boys - -

2000–2004 Barcelona - -

Lionel Messi Senior Career

Years Team Apps Goals

1995–2000 Barcelona B 5 0

2000–2004 FC Barcelona 131 73

Lionel Messi National Team Career

Years Team Apps Goals

1995–2000 Argentina U20 7 6

1995–2000 Argentina U23 5 2

1995–2000 Argentina 43 13

Lionel Messi is the heir apparent to the throne left vacant by Diego Armando Maradona. The waters are divided between those who consider him to be far from being the best No. 10, and those who believe that Messi will be even better than Maradona.

Born in Rosario, he cut his teeth in the youth ranks of Newell's Old Boys, until a hormonal problem that affected his growth changed the plans of his family and, of course, his personal future. Facing expensive treatment for their son, Messi's parents moved to Spain as Newell's were not able to afford the medical costs related to his condition, and even the wealthiest Argentine teams, such as River Plate, refused to foot the bill.

After his first trial with Barcelona, the Catalan coaches had no doubts. They decided to sign Messi and pay for his medical treatment. His growth was noticeable within Barca, and in little time he came to be considered one of the great talents at the club. He made his debut in the first division in October 2004, against Espanyol, and Barcelona have since adopted him as one of their greatest idols.

His first championship would come in the Liga season of 2004-05. Since then, and playing a more prominent role every season, he has won every major club trophy at Camp Nou - including a stunning haul of six in 2008-09 - and claimed the World Player of the Year award twice in two years, leaving many in little doubt as to the fact that Messi is the best player of his generation.

Strengths: His ball skills are second to none, his runs from midfield are usually lethal and he is almost impossible to tackle when he gets his head down. His balance when running at speed is incredible.

Weaknesses: Too often he searches for a way to finish moves by himself without looking for team-mates in a better position to shoot at goal.

Career high: Winning the 2009 and 2010 World Player of the Year awards.

Career low: He was unable to perform to his best in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Argentina were eliminated in the quarter-finals with Messi looking on from the bench.

Style: Quick, incisive, balanced, a stylish runner with the ball.

Quotes: "Messi is my Maradona," said Maradona himself, as the head coach of the Argentine national team.

Trivia: His debut with the national team (against Hungary) was a disaster: he entered the game in the 18th minute of the second half, and 47 seconds later was sent off.

Argentina Career:

Messi's first appearance for the Albiceleste (White and Sky blue) came against Hungry on August 17, 2005 but he was sent-off within two minutes of coming on for elbowing an opponent.

He featured at the 2006 World Cup in Germany but coach Jose Pekerman was reluctant to hand him free rein and he started just one match.

Barcelona did not want Messi to play in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing but an agreement was reached and he duly helped his county win the gold medal.

There was a perception among some critics that Messi under performed at the World Cup, as Argentina reached the quarter-finals. He did not score (doing everything but), but demonstrated his sublime talents against Nigeria and South Korea in the group stages. He may not have been at his very best, but the 2010 World Cup was by no means a write-off for Messi who often shone in his position behind the strikers.

Barcelona

2011-09-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

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2011-09-20T20:02:00.000-07:00

Cesc Fabregas finally joins Barcelona

2011-09-19T14:54:00.000-07:00

FC Barcelona Temporada 09 - 10

2011-09-18T08:42:00.000-07:00

Super Cup Fc Barcelona vs Real Madrid 3 - 2

2011-09-18T08:21:00.000-07:00

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2011-09-17T05:27:00.000-07:00

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FC Barcelona - Temporada 2008/09

2011-09-17T05:08:00.000-07:00

Barcelona Wallpaper Logo

2011-09-16T09:53:00.000-07:00

Camp Nou

2011-09-16T08:48:00.000-07:00

Barcelona's Camp Nou football stadium is the 3rd largest stadium in the World after the stadiums in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Mexico City. Capacity of 110,000 people at every game is a very meaningful place for the Catalan people.

Club: FC Barcelona

Inauguration: 29 November 1899

Club colours: Blue & Red

Postal address:

Av.Artístides Maillol, s/n 08028 Barcelona