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Preparing The Elite: Barcelona and Madrid

Bentley82 — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:12:57 GMT

After a day in Barcelona dropping the boots off with Rafa, Yaya and Dani, the insider made the trip to Madrid to make sure Cristiano had his pair to dominate in South Africa.

The insider was keen to discuss with the players how their role in the elite series design had worked towards the boot they were holding.

Rafa was looking forward to trying the boot out, Dani Alves was a fan of the new colourway and Yaya had just two words: "c'est magnifique".

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We are European Champions. We are one.

BLOG_AU — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:45:40 GMT

Barcelona strode into the Stadio Olimpico, on a mission to become Europe’s greatest. Led by Iniesta, they claimed every ball in midfield, virtually passing Man Utd into submission as they took down another of the giants of the game.

Lifting the greatest prize in club football means that in Pep Guardiola’s first season as manager, Barcelona have become the first Spanish team ever to win the treble of the league title, the Copa del Rey and now Europe’s biggest prize.

Barcelona were never just 11 on the pitch. Instead, Europe’s finest came together on the night that mattered most.

Ready for the final test

BLOG_AU — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:02:00 GMT

They were a goal down in the Spanish cup final. But for the high-flying kings of Spain, losing was never an option.

Lethal finishing from Toure and Bojan ensured more than an inspiring 4-1 victory...it brought home Barca's 25th domestic cup.

But even for Champions like these, there's still one higher crown to claim. Rome awaits on May 27.