The FC Barcelona Fan Blog

Is Barça playing at the same level as last season?

Tim — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:03:00 GMT

There has been plenty of talk in recent weeks about Barça's form in recent weeks and the question has been asked about who is not pulling their weight in the team. Even one of the club icons Johan Cruyff says that there are players that are not playing...(read more)

Toure remains a key player for Barca

Tim — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:22:00 GMT

Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure is not happy that he has only had a bit part role for Barcelona this season and there has been plenty of speculation about his future but it would be a big mistake to allow him to leave. All successful teams need a hard...(read more)

Does Barca need Robinho?

Tim — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:42:00 GMT

With Barcelona apparently keen to bring Robinho to Barcelona either in the January transfer window or at the end of the season, the question has to be asked how much they need the Brazilian. Robinho originally left his home country to join Real Madrid...(read more)

Dirty tactics in search for Laporta successor

Tim — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT

With elections looming at the end of the season there has been plenty of posturing inside the boardroom over who will takeover from Joan Laporta and the signs are that it is turning into anything but a clean fight. The crisis which the club endured at...(read more)

Barca look to sign new Brazil gem

Tim — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Barcelona are among a host of top European sides following the progress of 20-year-old Brazilian Sandro Guimaraes. The Internacional de Porto Alegre player is a regular in the Brazilian U-20 national side and broke into his club's first team last...(read more)

Would Barça have won with Puyol?

Tim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:48:00 GMT

An important decision before the kick-off against Rubin Kazan was the choice of putting Gerard Pique and Rafa Marquez in the heart of the defence and leave Carles Puyol on the bench. Under Pep Guardiola, Puyol has stopped being the ever-present stalwart...(read more)

Robinho and Toure in swap deal?

Tim — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Barcelona are keen to reinforce their attack with Manchester City forward Robinho but if they do so they may have to lose Yaya Toure who the Premiership side are keen to bring in. Toure was one of the unsung heroes of the Barca side last season and his...(read more)

Forlan to Barca this summer?

Tim — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona this summer to reinforce the forward line. Having finished the season on 32 goals, Forlan has shown once again his quality and would be a welcome addition to the Barca...(read more)

Who should start for Barca against Man Utd?

Tim — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:24:00 GMT

With so many players suspended and injured it is going to create a selection headache for coach Pep Guardiola. At the moment it looks as though Iniesta and Henry are going to be fit to start but there is also the worry that they are not a 100 per cent...(read more)

Will Barca beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge?

Tim — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:51:00 GMT

Barca have made it hard for themself again by only managing a draw with Chelsea at home but at least the Premiership side did not score an away goal. If the game is more open then that will suit Barca's attacking game but it is going to be a tough...(read more)

Barca become Champions League favourites?

Tim — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:40:00 GMT

Last season Barcelona crashed out of Europe by a single goal against Manchester United in the semi-finals and now a year later surely this Barca team with Pep Guardiola's Dream Team inspired philosophy is ready to emulate the side of 2006 and win...(read more)

Can Barca win the treble?

Tim — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:18:00 GMT

Barcelona are 12 points clear in the league as well as going strong in the Copa del Rey and the Champions League but can they continue this form and win all three competitions or will the number of matches affect their performances by the end of the season...(read more)

With Milito fit would he be first choice?

Tim — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:52:00 GMT

The news has not been good on the progress from Gabriel Milito's injury and he still appears to be several months away from full fitness but when he does return will he be able to command a first-team place? Milito tore his cruciate knee ligament...(read more)

All smiles with Barca on-song

Tim — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:33:00 GMT

Just six months ago and the Barcelona world seemed to be in disarray with the club failing to win the league, player in-fighting, problems in the boardroom and then came the unlikely hero of Pep Guardiola. Every fan had their opinion of what was wrong...(read more)

Should Messi or Eto'o take the penalties?

Tim — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:56:00 GMT

After Samuel Eto'o missed a key penalty against Real Madrid should responsibility now be given to Lionel Messi to take them in future? Currently Eto'o and Messi share taking the penalties but after Samu's failure in the clasico he claims he...(read more)