Showing posts with label 2011/12. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011/12. Show all posts

Pellegrini: "Guardiola will take little in return, football needs you"

Manuel Pellegrini praised Pep Guardiola for his career ahead of Barça and believes the Catalan "take little" to return to the bench, because "football needs him."

"I think the Pep's decision will be short time football needs you. Has made ​​the best decision for him, but I think he will be short. People football takes little to return to football," said the Chilean.

Thrashed out after the Camp Nou (4-1) with three goals from Lionel Messi, Pellegrini has spared no praise for the technical rival in "Guardiola's contribution to football has been immense, not only for the titles, but for the game he has shown and the quality as a person. the way held the titles also is important. "

Regarding the game, considered that the result does not reflect the actions of his men, as "the team made a correct match, worthy, and we have not deserved to lose," he said.

In any case, admitted he may have "lacked ambition" and recalled that his team has demanded more azulgrana goal on several occasions that Barcelona to Kameni.

Asked about the two penalties against, has opined that "decided the game," but insisted that from the technical viewpoint, trying to assess some penalties charged.

"We have to keep fighting these last two games to go as high as possible in the table," said Pellegrini. (via SPORT)

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Pep Guardiola: "Without me, Barça will continue to compete at the top"

Pep Guardiola admitted having lived a very quiet game and praised the team's attitude.

The first question to Pep Guardiola was on the performance of Pedro. "We started in third together. It is true that this year has had injury stoppages. I am very happy for his performance, beyond the two goals for how he has moved."

Declarations of Arsène Wenger to know his farewell, Pep was limited to "acknowledge the words of Arsenal." And it grieved him decide whether to leave the club added that "Barça is my home and realized that time was over and there is no getting around. It is a young team knows that Tito and I am convinced that Barça will continue to compete in the top ".

The coach lamented the goal celebration Thiago made ​​by the scorer and teammate Dani Alves, which Carles Puyol had to put an end. "There are acts of Barça players. We apologize to the fans of FC Barcelona. Not happen again."

For Guardiola, the game served to delay the alirón of Real Madrid. "A football game always goes a long way. We know that Madrid is champion, but this game is a demonstration of what this team has been a long time. Vallecas is a difficult but we played well. We are preparing for Calderon's final and we can not let go. why I am so happy with the performance of the players. "

For Pep, was a normal match. "We have prepared their best, but it was nothing special."

At the insistence of his farewell, Guardiola was adamant in stating that "I'm not dead. Will keep spinning around. But thank tests esteem."

Guardiola justified because on the bench he and Tito Vilanova had held so little goals. "We are pleased when we do so many goals, but with the League sentenced you take it more calmly. Also saw that the party was controlled."

On the ownership of Pinto, justified it by saying that "will play the Cup final because he led us there and I'd rather take the pitch, dynamics. Has been fantastic as always."

The statements of Karanka on his farewell, he lamented to classify them as "a no-brainer. La Liga existed before me and follow after me. Congratulations."

Finally, in response to an English journalist, Guardiola did not rule out going to train to England, but made clear, as Friday that it would be now, because today's off. (via SPORT)

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Bartomeu: "What Guardiola has done is spectacular"

The vice president highlighted the work of Josep Guardiola from the bench in front of the first team: "What he has done for this club is amazing. The thank you is infinite and will never be enough." On the game against Málaga, Josep Maria Bartomeu is satisfied "by the goals and the show" that, once again, have offered the players of FC Barcelona. The squad barcelonista, which already has 108 goals, has passed on Wednesday his best in the league, while Messi, with 68 goals in a season, has managed to overcome the historical record Müller. "This team is making history and breaking records every game," he noted. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

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Guardiola: "The few criticisms are our success"

The Barcelona coach is proud of the team for the tension that keeps each game "when la Liga is already lost." "Barça have tried," he adds.

The Santpedor thanked the fans for the support it has given over the years and on Wednesday it has become more noticeable at the Camp Nou.

Josep Guardiola says that the great merit of FC Barcelona in recent years is the fact that it can not do too much blame in terms of game: "People are not stupid. If you see the computer keeps running no reproaches. our great success is that in so long there are few criticisms to make. Barça tried. "azulgrana coach has made this argument extensible records that have been achieved: "We've done continuously for so long ... this is the great goal we have achieved."

Santpedor The points to pride in seeing the stress that his players have remained on the pitch at the Camp Nou on Wednesday against Málaga: "It's never easy to maintain tension when the league is lost. We have returned to make a good game , people would have enjoyed it. Now wait the two remaining games, then we have a great objective of la Copa. "

On this Wednesday has been the penultimate match at the Camp Nou Josep Guardiola in front of the Barcelonista bench. That is why, during various times of the meeting, the public stage has devoted a standing ovation in recognition of his work. A gesture, such as that of Santpedor wanted to thank "all heart". "I've enjoyed living all these years, who have behaved very well," he added.

On what will be his replacement, Tito Vilanova, Guardiola has only spoken words of praise: "He's a fantastic person and with all the capabilities and more. He is intuitive, the home known since childhood, and has been here for many years. sure that will succeed with the help of all the club and the team. demonstrate that it is a good coach. "

Congratulating once again Real Madrid for his performance in la Liga and say that all white "is the right champion," The azulgrana coach commented that "this year have spent a lot of things that have been hidden by our silence but past. ""We have become a thirteen-point and there have been so much difference," he noted, just before clarify that "the links are very long and wins it deserves." On the penalties that have been whistled on Wednesday, Guardiola said: "We have two penalties whistled, and now no longer necessary, it is too late. Because when we had to do things we were ten points." (via FCBarcelona.cat)

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Alves: "We want to return all the affection that gives us the fans"

The azulgrana full-back believes that Guardiola has won the "respect and affection of the people" and, although it goes, the team must continue with the "same humility and desire to always".

Iniesta: "The challenge is to keep winning and having good feelings for either reach the Cup final."

Keita: "Leo is a crack, is exceeded every day and every game. It's lucky for him in the team is a machine."

Barca's imposed Málaga 4-1 in the penultimate game to be played at the Camp Nou. "The result, of the chances and the game is fair," he has said Iniesta, who believes that the team has been "clear winner". This result is, according to Alves, fruit "of continuous work and humility of the team." Despite all this season Guardiola has not been able to get la Liga, '2' azulgrana believes the team should continue "in line" and the "always wanted." As summarized Iniesta, "the challenge is to keep winning and having good feelings for either reach the Cup final."

The players have praised Guardiola having announced his farewell. "People have a love and a special appreciation and hope the final game at the Stadium go out happy," said Iniesta. Alves, who thinks like his partner, is happy because the fans "Guardiola as appropriate to do so", chanting his name. It therefore believes that the team "wants to return all the affection that gives us the fans", but in the field.
As for Messi, the champion with a new hat-trick, Iniesta says the most important is that he "is well" and that the team "continues to operate" as "is a number 1". The Fuentealbilla hopes that "this does not end here."

Here we review the rest of statements from other players of FC Barcelona:

Keita:
"Leo is a crack, is exceeded every day and every game. It is fortunate to have in the team because it is a machine"

"Pep has given everything to this club. Has won many titles. It is an honor for the amateur and the club have it. Thanks Pep"


Marc Bartra:

"We are saddened by the news of Pep, and we were all thinking it was, but when we learned that would be Tito, we were very good, as it will make a clear commitment to the cantera"

"I have really wanted to play. Try to work all year to get more minutes, use them and the team win. Try to take minutes in the preseason to be the first team is a dream that I have from small"


Afellay:

"Now already I am very well of the injury. I spent six months without playing and when I return to the team is an ineffable moment. I have really wanted to keep playing."

"It's a shame because for me is one of the best coaches in the world, besides being a good person. I understand why Barça is a great club and takes away a lot of energy. Tito will be a coach like Guardiola."


Puyol:
"Very happy with the victory. The dedication of the goal was for my best friend Javi. Good night." (via FCBarcelona.cat)

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Leo Messi breaks Müller's longstanding record of 67 goals scored in one season

The Argentine genius, with a hat-trick this Wednesday against Málaga, broke Gerhard Müller’s historic record of 67 goals scored in one season.

Messi has scored 46 in La Lige, 14 in the Champions League, 3 in the Spanish Super Cup, 2 in the King’s Cup, 2 in the Club World Cup and 1 in the European Super Cup.

Müller scored 67 goals: 26 in the League, 7 in the Cup, 12 in the League Cup and 12 in the European Cup.

Messi is the 'Torpedo' of the 21st century. The Argentine genius broke Gerhard Müller's record of 67 goals scored in a single season set in the 1972/73 season. In 1973, the German striker netted 67 goals for Bayern Munich in four different competitions: 26 in the League, 7 in the Cup, 12 in the League Cup and 12 in the European Cup. The ‘Torpedo’ Müller averaged 1.37 goals per game that season (49 matches).

39 seasons later, Messi scored 68 goals in 57 matches (1.19 goals per game). The Argentine has scored in every competition that FC Barcelona has contested this season: 46 in La Lige, 14 in the Champions League, 3 in the Spanish Super Cup, 2 in the King’s Cup, 2 in the Club World Cup and 1 in the European Super Cup.

Messi has the chance to increase his goal-scoring tally as FC Barcelona have three more matches to play (Espanyol, Betis and Athletic Club) before the end of the season. (via FCBarcelona.com)

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The highest goal-scoring Barça in Club history

With 108 goals scored so far, Barça have broken their all-time goal-scoring record in La Liga, which was set at 105 goals in the 2008/09 season.

A total of 15 players have scored at least one goal in the team’s 108 haul.

It was one of the remaining objectives the team set for itself before the end of the Liga and this Wednesday they achieved it. With tonight’s four goals against Málaga, Barça have scored a total of 108 goals this season and beat the record they set in Guardiola’s first season on the Barça bench. The treble-winning Barça team scored 105 goals in 38 La Liga matches, with Eto’o as the team’s top scorer with 30 goals.

This year, with an insatiable Messi, Barça have scored 108 goals in 36 matches. It’s yet another example of the team’s capacity and attitude. Not counting Guardiola’s first and last seasons, only Bobby Robson’s Barça were able to break the century goal mark. It was in the 1996/97 season, Ronaldo was Barça’s target man, the team ended the season with 102 goals in 42 matches.

Guardiola’s team have notched up four of the best six goal marks in Club history in La Liga. In the 2009/10 season Barça scored 98 goals and in 2010/11, 95. Besides Robson’s Barça, only Herrera’s team is in the top-six ranking with 96 goals in 30 matches. It was in the 1958/59 season and Evaristo, with 20 goals, was the team’s top goal scorer.

A total of 15 players have scored at least one goal in the team’s overall 108. Messi has scored the most, with 46 goals, but we cannot overlook Alexis’ 12, Xavi’s 10 or Cesc’s 9. Furthermore, Perdo and Villa have scored five, Tello and Puyol, three. Alves, Piqué, Iniesta, Thiago, Keita and Cuenca all have two apiece. Adriano has scored one, Miranda and Robersio socred own goals. (via FCBarcelona.com)


[Barça's best goal-scoring season in La Liga]

2011/12 Season
108 goals in 36 matches

2008/09 Season
105 goals in 38 matches

1996/97 Season
102 goals in 42 matches

2009/10 Season
98 goals in 38 matches

1958/59 Season
96 goals in 30 matches

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[Lifa BBVA; Week20] FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Málaga

Puyol opened the scoring before Rondon equalised on the half hour mark.

Two Messi penalties assured another Barça win.

The Argentinean passed Gerd Muller’s record with his third goal.

The crowd repeatedly cheered Guardiola on during the game.


When Messi is on the pitch, entertainment is guaranteed and his hat trick tonight, together with Puyol’s opener, gave Barça a big win against Malaga, a team who are pushing for a Champions League place themselves. It was a clear win for Barça who made a great start with a goal from Puyol , only for Rondon to equalise with a header, but that was just the prologue for Leo Messi to step up and take control, with another hat trick from the world number one.

The Argentinean has now scored 68 goals this season and that is one more than Gerd Müller who held the previous record for goals scored in a season, whilst the team also beat their own record for a season, with 108 so far.

Messi had to share the limelight with Josep Guardiola of course, after his resignation announcement last Friday and the boss was showered with support from the Camp Nou crowd throughout the whole game.

Barça were in charge from the off and although they didn’t reach the pace they often do, they did enough to dominate and were soon threatening the Malaga goal. Despite an attempt from a free kick by Duda that hit the woodwork, it was Barça who opened the scoring with a Puyol header from an Iniesta cross.

Malaga needed the points though if they were to maintain their Champions League challenge and Rondon brought them level with a similar goal to Barça’s, heading in a Gamez cross from the right past Pinto, who was again in the starting line up in preparation for the Cup Final. Iniesta – who was Barça’s outstanding player in the first half- set up a quick reply when he was brought down in the box, allowing Leo Messi to score his first of the night from the spot.

The second half belonged to Messi – first scoring another penalty to make it 3-1 after Duda had brought him down as he was just about to finish off a great team move and then, as Malaga pushed forward to get back into the match, racing onto a lovely ball from Iniesta and flicking the ball over Kameni to beat Muller’s previous record in spectacular fashion.

Guardiola took advantage of the comfortable lead to bring on B team youngster Bartra and Afellay, following his comeback at Rayo. (via FCBarcelona.com)


[Match Stats]
FC Barcelona Pinto; Dani Alves, Mascherano, Puyol (Bartra, min.68), Adriano; Fábregas, Keita, Iniesta (Afellay, min.76); Cuenca, Messi and Pedro (Tello, min.85).

Málaga Kameni; Jesús Gámez, Sergio Sánchez, Demichelis, Eliseu; Portillo, Camacho, Cazorla (Recio, min.68), Duda; Buonanotte (Seba, min.61) and Rondón (Van Nistelrooy, min.61).

Goals: 1-0, min.13: Puyol. 1-1, min.26: Rondón. 2-1, min.35: Messi (p). 3-1, min.59: Messi (p). 4-1, min.64: Messi.

Referee: Turienzo Álvarez (Col. Castilian-leonés). admonished Pedro (min.66), Cesc (min.82) in Barcelona and Camacho (min.56), Duda (min.58) in Málaga.

Subs: Game of the 20 th round, late in the day, played at the Camp Nou before 67,854 fans.
Section Futsal Barcelona was honored before the game, after having proclaimed for the first time ever European champion.

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Ten million for Capoue

L'Equipe reports that Barça have already made this offer to Toulouse to sign him.
The French midfielder reach the Camp Nou to meet the possible departure of Keita to Milan.


According to the prestigious French newspaper L'Equipe, Barça have offered and ten million euros for Etienne Capoue, Toulouse midfielder, who would go to Camp Nou to cover the possible departure of Seydou Keita to Milan.

Capoue, 23-year midfielder with good ball handling and large (1.89 meters), is one of the sensations of French football and has been capped at youth level all the selection gala, but has not yet debuted with absolute.

In addition to Barça, Atlético Madrid also has shown interest in hiring the services of French footballer. (via MD)

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Barça is still the best


Although the month of April ended with painful defeats against Chelsea in the Champions League (1-0) and against Madrid in el Clásico league (1-2), Barça head is held in the world ranking of clubs, in which the Madrid meanwhile remains second, deserve mention Atletico and Athletic: both finalists in the Champions League also listed in the top ten, occupying seats 5 and 8.

Effective 'Team of the World', a title already won in 1997 and 2009, the Barcelona adds 367 points against 306 white set, in December 2011, when the azulgrana were crowned a second time with Guardiola and for the third time in términso absolute Blaugrana the advantage was 55 points (367 against 312), in January, 57 (359 against 302), in February, 77 (369 against 292) and in March, 76 (382 against 306). Now sends Barça with 61 points ahead of Real Madrid, that has not stopped going to his trailer. It is recalled that in this classification, developed by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics) since 1991 is scored only performance and are rewarded regularly at the highest level, with this leadership Barça partial sum and a record 44 .

Third place now is for the University of Chile (304.5), followed by Bayern (287), Atlético (278), Velez (264), Chelsea (245), Athletic (244), Sporting Lisbon (235.5) and Vasco (235). The 'blues' FA Cup finalists and Champions League, have climbed from 19 th place. The IFHHS held on Monday its Gala-2011 at the W Hotel Barcelona, ​​Pep Guardiola ('Top Manager'), Leo Messi ('Best international striker'), Xavi ('Best organizer of the game ") and the actual Barça ('Best Team') among the winners. As infomado MD, the club has yet to confirm whether all the winners will attend the evening, which comes after Saturday's derby with Espanyol. (via MD)

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Rummenigge: "Madrid and Barcelona are not respected"

The rivalry with Dortmund, according to Rummenigge, is something which should be the pitch.

President of the Board of Bayern Munich, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said he does not want his team's rivalry with Borussia Dortmund acquire the characteristics between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​teams who say they have lost their respect.

"We should not go as far as Spain, that's something I do not like. Look at Real Madrid and Barcelona, are treated with no respect," Rummenigge said in an interview published today in the magazine 'Sport Bild'. The rivalry with Dortmund, according to Rummenigge, is something which should be the pitch.

Dortmund has already secured this season and his second consecutive title May 12 against Bayern played the final of the German Cup. (via AS)

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Manchester United dreams of recovering Piqué

According to the tabloid 'Daily Star', the center back on the list of reinforcements from Ferguson, who would see him as a replacement for Ferdinand.


According to British tabloid 'Daily Star', Manchester United dream back Gerard Piqué, who played in the ranks of Old Trafford side between 2004 and 2008, with assignment to Zaragoza (2006-07) included, before returning to Barca coinciding with the arrival of Pep Guardiola at azulgrana bench.

Again according to the newspaper quoted Sir Alex Ferguson would have included the center-back azulgrana on its list of reinforcements ahead of the 2012-13 season, which also include Wesely Sneijder (Inter), Luca Modric (Tottenham) and Eden Hazard (Lille) ; other players whose names are handled as 'future events' are those of Nicolás Gaitán (Benfica) and Shinji Kagawa (Borussia Dortmund).

Although Piqué finished asking Veriano Ferguson, 2008 to accept the offer of Barcelona in order to have the minutes and the protagonist in the axis of the rear than in the ManU he was vetoed by the clear commitment by the tandem Vidic-Ferdinand, Gerard and veteran Scottish coach still maintain a good relationship.

Now Sir Alex looks for a replacement for Rio Ferdinand, who at 33 has lost the old bellows; Piqué not only familiar with the operation of the equipment, also goes well with Nemanja Vidic and off the field, reinforcing the belief of the 'Daily Star' that really yearns to regain United Catalan defender, although it is noteworthy that Ferguson himself is aware that for Barça Piqué is not transferable.

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Previous training in the Camp Nou

Barça has completed the final training session behind closed doors in the stadium, before the visit of Málaga.

The team receives tonight at Málaga (20 hours) and in the morning has carried out previous training behind closed doors, at the Camp Nou. They have exercised the same players in Tuesday's session. That is, 15 with the first team and three subsidiary Bartra, Montoya and Tello. Piqué has continued to work the sidelines. The center-back is one of the low azulgrana, along with Xavi, Alexis, Villa, Fontàs and Abidal.

After the training, the squad ate in Barcelona the Camp Nou and free time available to one and a half before the game, when they come to be cited in the stadium. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

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[Youth] Barça's youth players, excited about Tito's appointment as manager

The players in FC Barcelona's academy are excited that Tito Vilanova will be the team's new head manager. They hope he'll continue to utilize the team's youth system



Barça TV sat down with some of Barça’s youth players to talk about the transition from Josep Guardiola to Tito Vilanova. The youngsters hope that the new manager will continue to utilize the Barça youth system and wish him the best of luck for next season. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

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[Ex player & coach] Cruyff, "Guardiola has done well"

The founder of the Dream Team and the man who inspired Pep considered successful azulgrana coach's decision.

Johan Cruyff, the legendary player and azulgrana coach, current director of Chivas Guadalajara of Mexico, publicly endorsed the decision taken by Pep Guardiola not to continue as coach of FC Barcelona when the current season.

Speaking to Cadena COPE, Cruyff said: "Guardiola has been successful in making this decision" because the work he has performed for four years, "consuming". The Dutchman said that during this period Pep "has done extremely well and now to continue must be equal." According to Cruyff, who said he knew the intentions of Guardiola, "is that it has taken this decision and must be respected."

Regarding Tito Vilanova said it was "the house has been raised here and has major bases, but you have to see how it goes ..." He also said that "Barça have to put a high note because it has reached the last week with options on all fronts. "On the future of Guardiola, Cruyff is clear that "Pep will return, although Barça there are many objections and in football it is never known...". (via SPORT)

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Keita, a key to the signings of Thiago Silva and Capoue

That of Mali holds the key to Milan, who wants to sell its headquarters and Barça look for their replacement in Toulouse midfielder.


Unwittingly or drink, Seydou Keita has become a key piece for two players of interest to Barça ahead of next season to finish clocking: the center-back of Milan Thiago Silva and Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue, though different reasons.

Keita, who accumulates four seasons at Barça, is one of the major objectives of Milan to strengthen their midfield. The veteran Clarence Seedorf (36 years) and Gennaro Gattuso (34), together with the confirmed return of Mark van Bommel from PSV, AC Milan to sign forced to shore up its average.

The Mali midfielder has many girlfriends (Anzhi, Liverpool, Milan ...), but of all the proposals that most appeals to you is primarily Italian club, which not only ensures its high last contract in the economic, but also allows you to continue to compete at the highest level as in the Camp Nou.

Consequently, and given that Barça is the best substitute but not a permanent fixture, the club azulgrana could use the 'weapon Keita' to get Thiago Silva, a center-back that continues for several seasons but so far not even had been raised by high economic demands of Milan.

Now, however, and although still a mainstay for Milan in the axis of the rear, with the letter Keita, the club could at least bring down the purchase of Brazilian international, who last summer renewed by all 'Rossoneri 'until June 2016.

Given the eventual departure of Keita to Milan, Barça has prepared a plan B to replace that of Mali. One player that most scouts have followed the culés, and already sounded in their day to supply the lower Touré Yaya is Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.

The French footballer of Guadeloupean origin, possesses all the qualities required Barça midfielder: good ball control, intelligent interpretation, strong defensively ...

In addition, the cost would not resemble in anything that would ask for Javi Martínez Athletic, the most liked at Can Barça, so almost the same price as the red and white, plus Keita, Thiago Silva could end up landing and Capoue. (via MD)

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Gerd Müller: "It's a honor that Messi overcomes me"


With his two goals to Ray, Messi already has 65 this season with the club and appears to only 2 points of the European record held by Gerd Müller, listed as the current record holder attributed 67 points with Bayern in the year 1972-73.

According to Argentine media, worldwide sends the Scottish-born American Archie Stark, author of 70 goals with the now-defunct Bethlehem Steel (AL) during 1924-25, Stark managed 67 goals in 44 league games and another 3 in two games of the League Cup.

It cannot stop the time. The records are made to be beaten, it doesn't stop to be eternal. And I don't find it not well at all that it is Messi who snatches me my record, it is a honor", Gerd assures Müller in exclusive declarations to MD.

At 66 his health is going through a delicate moment, but the legendary former Bavarian forward agreed to talk to Leo, "a great player, I admire"

For the very 'Torpedo', his record is 67 goals in 55 games made ​​(33 of Bundesliga, 6 European Cup, 5 Cup and 5 League Cup) Müller marked 36 goals league, 7 butler 12 mainland and 12 in the League Cup.

Notably, although the latter event was sponsored by the German Federation, in its legal name has the initials of this, DFB-some sources give only an informal and emphasize that according to UEFA, Gerd had 11 goals in European Cup '72-73 and those 12 included in most documents.

Also in the chronicle of MD Party rooms back against Ajax, Müller is listed as author of two goals from Bayern (2-1), meanwhile UEFA gives the first as a goal by Krol.

"If Messi gets score 68 goals, I will be the first to congratulate you because it will have been reached that level," says Gerd Müller, assistant coach of Bayern II.

The 'Torpedo', which established their historical record with 27 years and nearly 8 decades ago, not to praise Leo. "It is technically superb and perfect with the ball. It is also a footballer despite being great does not act in selfish plan whose goals are simply sublime," describes the crack barcelonista who made ​​the difference as 'gunboat' in the seventies.

Again according to Müller, "in the history of football has been and there are few players who reach the height of Messi. If I would be able to score as many goals now as they'd rather not speculate. To me it means a lot to my record, which shows that 40 years ago and had great scorers, has survived through 40 years. "

Gerd had wanted to congratulate Leo on the occasion of the Champions League final the 19-M. "I would have loved a Bayern-Barça" he says. Chelsea broke that dream. (via MD)

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Barça-Malaga: Night of challenges

Barça get to Málaga with the motivation that will give the impetus for Copa final
Helping Messi to win the Golden Shoe and historical scorer and achieve more goals than ever goals.


The merit of a championship team is always finding the necessary incentives to compete. Barça has no chance of winning this league wise, but that does not mean that you will live the weeks prior to the final of the Copa del Rey as a holiday. Not at all.

Among other reasons, to reach the May 25 game against Athletic Bilbao with the competitive tension that requires the dispute to a grand finale. In addition, it has not been needed much digging to the template to try to give his best in three league games remaining.

Since he did against the Lightning and wants to do today at the Camp Nou against Málaga played a part in the next edition of the Champions League. This boat has the honor of being regarded by much of world opinion as the best football team of all time and pleased that condition requiring the same extent.

Pep Guardiola rushes his last days as head of the bench before handing the baton to Tito Vilanova and the importance of the driving forces is not negligible.

Leo Messi, the flagship of this boat in these four years of splendor in the grass, faces several challenges on an individual basis, however, will require the help of his fellow intestimable.

His pulse goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid is history. Both add 43 goals in La Liga and hope to win the Pichichi and Golden Shoe with unpublished records.

Messi, the great crash of the 13 team titles, will have the full support team to write another chapter legendary. Leo is a record four goals in the European Golden shoe, Dudu Georgescu held since 1976 with 47 goals in the Romanian league.

Officers with 65 goals this season, Messi is also two goals to be the best striker of all times in a season. Gerd Müller with 67 in 1973, supported on these pages to MD who better than the '10 'Barça to dethrone him. If successful will be much closer to its fourth consecutive gold ball.

The aim of these parties of Messi and the rest of the team is also the possibility of signing another brand memorable. With 104 goals Barça has already improved the club's best offensive output in the league, one of his own record and 8 of the 112 that adds the Real Madrid in the current league.

Leave the bar as high as possible goalscorer, Messi push to another legend and seek the best farewell to Guardiola well worth a Camp Nou that will deliver. (via MD)

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Barça will have 100 million to sign

The Blaugrana staff will undergo significant changes and over the planned move for months.

The controversial former director general corporate Barça, Joan Oliver, came to confess, half seriously, half jokingly that there is no better deal for the club coffers to reach all the finals and not win. Ie using all the income of the competition and save the millions spent representing the concept of premiums derived from the titles. A very questionable philosophy, but that fits to some extent to the experience this season and will impact directly on the budget of Barça 2012-13. There will be major change of pace.

Sports disappointments suffered these last days will involve a significant increase in the budget for the chapter of reinforcements for the next season. At the moment, waiting to see how the delicate chapter of ups and downs, the sports management led by Andoni Zubizarreta estimated to be in a position to face the rigors of the market with a figure of around 100 million euros.

The bulk of the total amount comes from four principal items to be added gradually. The first is none other than their own budget for signings. The crisis has dented the specific section and caused a significant decrease already starts in the last year. Barça used to manage an amount that was around 50 million euros. Facing the 2012-13 campaign is not considered an initial figure of over 30 million euros. From here, the directive would have given approval to derive appropriate unquantified revenue to date is the case of transfers at the end of the season, and savings directly from the first team.

Zubizarreta and Tito Vilanova are convinced that the club closed several transactions whose amount will be around at least 30 million euros. Nobody wants to put names and devaluation pressures on the final assessment, but the output of a couple of more players of the first template 'Dani Alves, Seydou Keita'-moreodd squad must round this amount. These 30 'kilos' additional to be incorporated directly the budget for signings.

The third way to finance the remodeling of the workforce comes from the direct savings in the premium section for the big titles and the Champions League and la Liga. This concept, luckily for Barça had meant an economic drain on the balance sheet of the entity during the last few seasons. This season, the absence of the Champions League and in the windows slightly higher mean saving an additional 30 million euros. The discussion remains open because the deficit continues to hinder the entity carries several future projects, but it is considered that a generous portion of this amount already provided should result in the sports area, specifically in the chapter of signings.

The circle is completed by Pep Guardiola. His absence will allow saving a very significant monetary amount. Tito Vilanova will see his contract appropriate to the new position of head coach, an adjustment that will affect the substantial increase in their file. Yet in this first season, over in the dock will alleviate the coffers of FC Barcelona in just under 10 million euros.

In the end, what matters is that the board seems to understand the need to shore up the team with a pair of future first-class reinforcements. A circumstance which requires a budget to provide much more generous than the initial 30 million over the concept of transfer entered. With 100 million itself is able to compete with the best also in the transfer market. (via SPORT)

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Messi wants Pichichi and Barca record goals

Return la Liga and the Pep Team has on individual and collective records some of the greatest incentives to remain competitive.

With the League well on its way to Madrid, Barcelona has on individual and collective records another reason to not let go in the domestic competition. The 'Pep Team' takes second place in the scorers table but their numbers are those of a championship team. Moreover, Guardiola have the opportunity to achieve his best scorer in la Liga. To date, totaling 104 goals and are therefore only one of its particular record. It happened in the 2008-09 campaign, the first with Pep on the bench when the team reached 105.

Guardiola then staged a stellar campaign, overwhelming offensive arsenal, with players like Eto'o, Messi and Henry, who completed a splendid campaign. La Liga was azulgrana and the beginning of a long list of titles that staged the best season in club history with a hat-trick to remember.

With three days to close the league break the record seems most likely for a married team goal. The Barcelona is now even more scoring, which is explained by the exponential growth of Messi (in 2008-09 marked `alone Do 23 points) more than ever the alpha and omega of Barcelona. More than ever the thermometer of the possibilities of joint Guardiola.

More difficult will be to the numbers of Madrid (112 goals), this course has been characterized by a devastating punch with three players as Cristiano (43) Benzema (20) and Higuain (21), which ensure a large number of goals . Particularly the Portuguese, who keeps a pulse spectacular Leo. Both play the other league. In the case of 'La Pulga' have you already passed his best scorer in La Liga does the of the 2008-09 season with 34 goals 43 goals what amount. The same as Christian. Leo competes for the top scorer with figures from another planet that just resists Cristiano. They also compete for the next Ballon d'Or a trophy contested than ever, because both have are completing an extraordinary season. The latest disappointment of Barcelona, especially in Europe and the elimination league defeat against Real Madrid, question repeat again that Messi Ballon d'Or more so when the summer is Euro and Leo is not present.

By the way, Guardiola is expected to continue to give Pinto minutes to reach its best level in the final Copera and ensure its fifth Valdés Zamora. (via SPORT)

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