F.C. Barcelona Thread [2004-2005]

[0le_Spain]

Futbol Club Barcelona

CAMP NOU



More than a club

Futbol Club Barcelona was founded on 29th November 1899 on the initiative of a Swiss enthusiast called Hans Maximilian Gamper, popularly known by the name of Joan Gamper. He, together with eleven collaborators, created a Club that has become the reflection of the civic conscience of a country characterized by integration and solidarity: Catalonia.

Over the more than 104 years of its history, Barca has become a unique social phenomenon that goes beyond the strictly sporting arena. The Club has grown together with its city, Barcelona, and has gradually become the representative of our country around the world. Through football, the Catalan people found a way of expressing their identity during many years of political repression.

At present, Barca has more members than any other football club in the world, almost 120,000, and can boast one of the most impressive sporting histories. The long list of great victories and legendary footballers that have worn the Barca colours, such as Samitier, Alcántara, Kubala, Suárez, Cruyff, Maradona, Romário, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho shape the reality of Barca.

Barca belongs to its 120,000 members. Every four years, they choose the president and the Board of Directors who manage the Club. They have the right to speak and to vote. This is a fundamental characteristic in understanding the democratic and participative nature of the Club.

In addition, FC Barcelona is the most important multi-sport Club in the world. It has more than 2,000 sportspeople, divided among more than one hundred teams which compete in thirteen different sports: basketball, handball, roller hockey, women's football, indoor football, cycling, athletics, field hockey, ice hockey, rugby, baseball, volleyball and figure skating. No other club competes in so many disciplines, and in four sports it competes at the highest international level (football, basketball, handball and roller hockey) and has achieved the top European honours.


A singular fact that helps to explain the Club's greatness is the number of fans it has around the world, organized into official fan clubs. At present, there are more than 1,500 of these fan clubs spread among the five continents and sharing a common goal and passion for Barca.

Special thanks to Dream Team



Players out : Cocu, Kluivert, Overmars, Luis Enrique, Reiziger, Quaresma, Luis García, Rustu, Saviola(loan).

Players in: Belletti, Giuly, Larsson, Deco, Sylvinho, Edmilson, Eto'o, Albertini, Maxi Lopez.



El 'Crack'





Squad listing and numbers:

1- Víctor Valdés
2- Juliano Belletti
3- Thiago Motta
4- Rafael Márquez
5- Carles Puyol
6- Xavi Hernández
7- Henrik Larsson
8- Ludovic Giuly
9- Samuel Eto'o
10- Ronaldinho de Assis Moreira
11- Maxi Lopez
12- Giovanni Van Bronckhorst
13-
14- Gerard López
15- José Edmílson Gomes
16- Sylvio Mendes Sylvinho
17-
18- Gabriel Garcia
19- Fernando Navarro
20- Anderson Luis de Souza Deco
21-
22- Demetrio Albertini
23- Oleguer Presas
24- Andrés Iniesta
25- Albert Jorquera
26-
27-
28- Rubén Martinez

News sources:

www.fcbarcelona.com Official Site
www.elmundodeportivo.es Spanish
www.sport.es Spanish

I don't like the title of this thread


Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl

Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

[chatterbox]

Originally posted by Mikey
I don't like the title of this thread


Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl

Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

Hahahahaahahahah...funniest thing I have read...I needed a good laugh...oh man that was a good one !

[0le_Spain]

Originally posted by Mikey
I don't like the title of this thread


Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl

Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

Dont judge a book by the cover :crazyboy:

[Jacky]

Looking forward to posting in this thread
now let's get things started....

[0le_Spain]

Eto'o :rockman:

http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpu...ccio_PK=637&h=

He will arrive in Barcelona in about an hour, go through the medical exam and hopefully be presented at 7pm Barcelona time.

[kobashi]

www.skysports.com

Liverpool are believed to have agreed a deal to sign Barcelona winger Luis Garcia, according to reports emanating from Spain.

Spanish radio claims Barcelona have agreed to the sale of the Spanish international after signing Samuel Eto'o from Real Mallorca.

Liverpool were initially thought to be keen on taking Garcia on loan for the whole of next season, but reports claim they have agreed a €9 million (£6 million) deal for the wide man.

Garcia's first team chances seem limited for the new season as Barca have been busy in the transfer market bringing in the likes of Deco and Ludovic Giuly at Camp Nou.

The 26-year-old did not train with Barcelona on Thursday and it is believed that the move could be announced as soon as Friday.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is a big fan of the midfielder and is keen to bolster his options having lost Vladimir Smicer to injury and Danny Murphy to Charlton.

Garcia, who is predominantly a left-sided midfielder, can play in a variety of positions and would add options to Benitez's team.

Benitez tried to sign Garcia when he was in charge of Valencia, but it appears he has finally got his man and he will become his second signing from Spain following the capture of Josemi from Malaga.

[Dream Team]

It would be a surprise if L Garcia leaves, and it's not a good surprise at all.. I hope it's not true.


Two hours for the presentation of Eto'o :rockman:

[0le_Spain]

Originally posted by kobashi
www.skysports.com

Liverpool are believed to have agreed a deal to sign Barcelona winger Luis Garcia, according to reports emanating from Spain.

Spanish radio claims Barcelona have agreed to the sale of the Spanish international after signing Samuel Eto'o from Real Mallorca.

Liverpool were initially thought to be keen on taking Garcia on loan for the whole of next season, but reports claim they have agreed a €9 million (£6 million) deal for the wide man.

Garcia's first team chances seem limited for the new season as Barca have been busy in the transfer market bringing in the likes of Deco and Ludovic Giuly at Camp Nou.

The 26-year-old did not train with Barcelona on Thursday and it is believed that the move could be announced as soon as Friday.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is a big fan of the midfielder and is keen to bolster his options having lost Vladimir Smicer to injury and Danny Murphy to Charlton.

Garcia, who is predominantly a left-sided midfielder, can play in a variety of positions and would add options to Benitez's team.

Benitez tried to sign Garcia when he was in charge of Valencia, but it appears he has finally got his man and he will become his second signing from Spain following the capture of Josemi from Malaga.

I really hope we don't sell him. He played well at the end of last season and so far this pre-season he's been class but i guess we have to take some € in return.

Also looks like Saviola will be loaned to Mónaco

http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20040...168153863.html

[Dream Team]

I guess if L. Garcia leaves then Saviola would stay, and if Saviola leaves then L. Garcia would stay. Eto'o can play on the right. I've not found anything about L. Garcia leaving in the most popular newspapers though.

[Bonzi]

Originally posted by 0le_Spain
Also looks like Saviola will be loaned to Mónaco

http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/20040...168153863.html

its doubtful - Rijkaard will not stay with one forward, with Larsson

[Dream Team]

Etoo is being presented right now
He will wear the number 9.

About L. Garcia, I've heard his release clause is €9m and Liverpool would pay it..

[0le_Spain]

Txiki says Liverpool wants to pay L. Garcia's clause (9 mil), but the player told him that he'd rather stay (in the right conditions). Txiki wants to find out what the contract offer would be to see if Barça can work something out to keep him.

[0le_Spain]

:sun:

[Funky--K]

Finnaly we got him!:sun: :sun: