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Yaya Toure on Jose Mourinho. "He talks more than before"

I really don’t know the correlation between his team’s recent defeat at the UEFA Champions League and Jose Mourinho’s input. Manchester City midfielder, who insisted the game would have favoured them if a “good referee had officiated” has slammed Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho for always talking about everyone. (coaches, players and teams I guess)
According to Marca, the three time CAF award-winner said, “I think he talks more than before, perhaps because the English press likes it. He is a coach and he must give respect a little bit. He is always talking about everyone and that is not the correct way. That is why Barcelona always beat Madrid when Mourinho was here in Spain.”
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Lionel Messi breaks UEFA Champions League goal-scoring record

Phenomenal Barcelona Forward, Lionel Messi has broken UEFA Champions League goal-scoring record for the most goals for a single club. The 26 year-old Argentine took advantage of an error by Joleon Lescott and netted in his 67th career Champions League goal in the 67th minute of Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City. The 4-time Ballon d’Or winner has now surpassed former Real Madrid star, Raul’s 66-goal tally for the spanish club.

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WORLD'S RICHEST FOOTBALL CLUBS: MANCHESTER UNITED DROP OUT OF TOP THREE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 17 YEARS (SEE FULL LIST)

 
Giant Spanish club, Real Madrid has for the ninth consecutive time been named world’s richest club with total revenue put at €519 Euros. Coming next is their rival, Barcelona with a revenue of €483 and current UCL title holders Bayern Munich €431 occupies the 3rd spot.
Manchester United has for the first time in 17 years slipped out of the top three spot.
Revenue in 2012-13
1. Real Madrid (Spain) €519
2. Barcelona (Spain) €483
3. Bayern Munich (Germany) €431
4. Manchester United (England) €424
5. Paris St Germain (France) €399
6. Manchester City (England) €316
7. Chelsea (England) €303
8. Arsenal (England) €284
9. Juventus (Italy) €272
10. AC Milan (Italy) €264
11. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) €256
12. Liverpool (England) €241
13. Schalke 04 (Germany) €198
14. Tottenham Hotspur (England) €172
15. Inter Milan (Italy) €169
16. Galatasaray (Turkey) €157
17. Hamburg SV (Germany) €135
18. Fenerbahce (Turkey) €126
19. As Roma (Italy) €124
20. Atletico Madrid (Spain) €120
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MESSI'S SON IS ALL GROWN UP

   

How time flies. I remember when his mother had a little delivery delay and Messi got so worked up and had to miss a couple of trainings to be with her at the hospital…Thiago Messi would be a year old nextmonth, looks more like his mother….I think.

Photo credit: Barcastuff

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PHOTOS: SEE THE BARCELONA STARS WHO TURNED OUT FOR XAVI'S WEDDING

Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Barcelona and non-Barcelona stars as well as thousands of fans and well-wishers stormed the Convent de Blanes in the Catalan capital, venue of Xavi Hernandez and his wife Nuria’s wedding ceremony on saturday July 13, 2013.

The roll-call of football celebrities most of which are La-Liga stars at the event include Messi, Víctor Valdes, Cesc Fabregas, Javier Mascherano, Pedro Rodriguez, Jordi Alba, Andres Iniesta, Santi Ezquerro, Oleguer Presas, Gabri García, Pepe Reina, Albert Jorquera, Joseba Etxeberría and many more.

Absent at the star-studded event include some of his close friends, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol and Iker Casillas.

Photocredit: @barcastuff

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NEYMAR'S WISH FOR CONFEDERATIONS CUP FINAL

You ask, what other thing can he wish for asides victory for his club. You're right but he wants the victory to be delivered through him. The Brazilian footballer has a great admiration for Spanish goal-keeper, Iker Casillas and he would be honoured if he scores against him in the Confederations Cup final.

"Casillas is one of the greatest keepers in the world – now and always. I have huge respect and admiration for him. Everyone would love to have him in their side, but on Sunday I hope to have the honour of scoring against him". He revealed.

The 2011/2012 South American Footballer of the Year award recipient continued, "It's going to be a great game. Everyone is really looking forward to it. It's a clash between two historic national sides, two teams with a lot of tradition. Spain with their star players and Brazil, with their stars. I hope that it's a match which everyone enjoys and that Brazil end as the winners.

The ex-Santos forward who scored about 3 goals in the ongoing tournament and provided the two assists, that gave Brazil a 2-1 win over Uruguay in the semi-final has joined reigning laLiga Champions, Barcelona.

Relax Neymar, if you don't toss the net in this tournament, you can do it in LaLiga.

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UNSTOPPABLE LEGEND: LIONEL MESSI WINS THE 2012 FIFA BALLON D'OR AWARD

And the footballing legend creates another record. Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has been named the 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or award winner. He’s also emerged the first player in history to win 4 Ballon d’Or trophies and at the same time piped out his Madrid nemesis, Cristiano Ronaldo and team mate, Andres Iniesta to win the highly-coveted award.

Acknowledging his team mates, the 25 year-old Argentine said, “This is impressive. I want to share this trophies with all Barça players, especially with Andres today, and the ARG players. As I always say, without my teammates, I wouldn’t do what I do. Football is a team sport.”

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BARCELONA'S LIONEL MESSI GETS GOLDEN BOOT AS EUROPE'S TOP-SCORER

For scoring 50 goals in the Spanish league, Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has received his second Golden Boot award. The Argentina international edged his Real Madrid rival, Cristiano Ronaldo by four goals.

The 25 year-old who also scored his 300th and 301st career goals last week dedicated the award to his teammates. "it is a prize for scoring goals, but without my teammates I couldn't have scored them."

His first Golden Boot for 34 goals which he got in 2010 helped Barcelona win the league title.

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CAMEROON STRIKER SAMUEL ETO'O RISKS JAIL TERM OVER ALLEGED TAX EVASION

Court charges have been opened against Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o after a Spanish public prosecutor accused him of conspiring to evade €3.5m in taxes owed on income from his image rights when he played in Barcelona between 2006-2009.

The three-time African footballer of the year who presently plays for Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, is accused of four tax offences, each punishable with up to five years in prison and a fine of €21m.

The Prosecutor stated that the former Barcelona player allegedly created companies in Hungary and Spain, and used them to channel income obtained from ceding his image rights to Barca and Puma; deduct personal expenses, such as payments for his mortgages, furniture and expenses related to his luxury.

Eto'o and his club are yet to respond to the allegations.

Source: Reuters

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SPANISH INTERNATIONAL JORDI ALBA SIGNS 5-YEAR DEAL WITH BARCELONA

Catalan club, Barcelona has confirmed the transfer of spanish defender Jordi Alba from Valencia. The former Barcelona youth player penned a five-year deal after passing a medical exam on Thursday.

Speaking on the transfer, the 23 year-old who also doubles as a winger stated, "I knew the negotiations were well-advanced. I am happy to return home. It has been a double satisfaction for me: qualifying for the Euro final with Spain and now the confirmation of my transfer to Barça."

Barcelona paid Valencia £14m for the Spanish international.

Photocredit: Barcastuff

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