Some debate this week over if FC Barcelona under Coach Martino had "abandoned" the ball possession philosophy so characteristic of the Clubs identity in recent years. The "Barça way" of Football has a long tradition that stems back from former Coach Cruyff & reaches sublime heights under ex Coach Josep Guardiola.
Last weekend Liga match against Rayo Vallecano caused "alarms" to sound when Barça only registered 49% ball possession & we witnessed numerous long balls by-passing the midfield. FC Barcelona won & well, & some players insist that Barça needs to add repertoire to their Football offering seeing most opponents have studied well the "Barça way" & have come up with neutralizing tactics. Real Madrid & Bayern Munich of last season come to mind.
What the Rayo Vallaecano match also showed us is that the vital play makers of the "ball possession" method did not start: Busquets & Iniesta for example. Yesterday against Real Sociedad Coach Martino put on from the start all together Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Messi & a new element in Neymar that brought back all the ingredients & parts of the Barça touch Football way. The result was a exhibition of Football -especially the 1º half - that delighted spectators & a gave 4 - 1 win.
Below is a video that highlights "touch Football" taken to the maximum expression
FC Barcelona is adding repertoire, new options in case the situation calls for something different. Yesterday showed us all that Barça has not forgotten their "ball control" ways nor the rapid one touch manners which has made the Club famous & given numerous titles over the past years dominating World Club Football.
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VIDEO | SPAIN - ITALY PENALTY SHOOT-OUT FIFA CONFEDERATIONS CUP 2013
By popular demand I post up a video from "YouTube" ( hope they don't pull it down ) of the dramatic Spain - Italy semi final penalty shoot-out of the FIFA Confederations Cup. Most of us here in Spain had our hearts in out throats as both teams perfectly executed their penalties. Some like Busquets & Jesus Navas never took a penalty with Spain under theses circumstances.
Unfortunately for Italy, Bonucci missed & luckly for Spain Jesus Navas managed to control his nerves to drive home the winning penalty. Spain won 7 - 6.
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Unfortunately for Italy, Bonucci missed & luckly for Spain Jesus Navas managed to control his nerves to drive home the winning penalty. Spain won 7 - 6.
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FC BARCELONA | QUICKEST GOAL IN THE JUNIOR LEVELS | VIDEO
The junior levels of Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona has a World Football reputation of "creating" many gifted Football players. Their "Football School" known as "La Masia" ( The Home ) has a long list of current players in action ( Valdes, Pepe Reina, Messi, Iniesta, Xavi, Puyol, Pique, Busquets, Jordi Alba, Thiago, Bojan, Tello, Cesc Fabregas, Nolito, Goivani, Montoya, Beltran...the list is long with those playing at Barça & also currently elsewhere) that are successful in Liga & World Football.
Here is a youngster Marc Jurado, Captain of the FC Barcelona "Benjamin C" level showing us already the Barça ways with the quickest goal in the Barcelona junior levels. The video shows the youngster in action & the clock:
I am sure that goals like these get scored all around Spain at many junior levels that don´t enjoy the exposure of the big Clubs. But it does highlight that - in this case - the "Barça Machine" keeps working at full pace to produce the future great players of tomorrows Football.
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Here is a youngster Marc Jurado, Captain of the FC Barcelona "Benjamin C" level showing us already the Barça ways with the quickest goal in the Barcelona junior levels. The video shows the youngster in action & the clock:
I am sure that goals like these get scored all around Spain at many junior levels that don´t enjoy the exposure of the big Clubs. But it does highlight that - in this case - the "Barça Machine" keeps working at full pace to produce the future great players of tomorrows Football.
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SFS FLASHBACKS | SPAIN 1 FRANCE 1 | VIDEO
Here is a Spanish Football Flashback to the first Group I game played in Madrid between Spain & France 5 months ago. The match ended in a 1 - 1 draw with goal from Sergio Ramos , a missed penalty from Cesc Fabregas & a mistake in the midfield by Spanish defender Juan Fran that allowed a French counter-attack that Giroud converted to equalize for France in the end of the match.
The similarities are surprising with the last Friday Group I game against Finland that also ended in a 1 - 1 draw. Spain dominating the game, not converting their multiple chances, Sergio Ramos scoring ( on both occasions ) & a defensive lapse by Spain in the last moments of the game that allowed the rival to equalize.
History cannot repeat itself in Paris this time around next Tuesday.
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The similarities are surprising with the last Friday Group I game against Finland that also ended in a 1 - 1 draw. Spain dominating the game, not converting their multiple chances, Sergio Ramos scoring ( on both occasions ) & a defensive lapse by Spain in the last moments of the game that allowed the rival to equalize.
History cannot repeat itself in Paris this time around next Tuesday.
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SFS FLASHBACKS | 1992 SPANISH CUP FINAL VIDEO
Today the venue & date of the Spanish Cup ( Copa del Rey ) Final between Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid was announced: Friday 17 th of May, city of Madrid at the "Santiago Bernabeu".
This is a good reason to post a Spanish Football Sports Flashback to remember & watch on video the last time Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid played a Spanish Cup Final at the same Satdium back in 1992.
In that final Atletico Madrid won 2 - 0 Real Madrid with goals from Schuster & Futre. Magnificent victory on the home turf of the city rival. Make sure you watch the video & both goals, they are both absolutely outstanding. Schuster was entering the twilight of his career after playing at FC Barcelona & Real Madrid, while Futre was at his height.
Being an Atletico follower, this video is full of emotions. From a personal perspective I hope it can be repeated again in May. Enjoy!
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This is a good reason to post a Spanish Football Sports Flashback to remember & watch on video the last time Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid played a Spanish Cup Final at the same Satdium back in 1992.
In that final Atletico Madrid won 2 - 0 Real Madrid with goals from Schuster & Futre. Magnificent victory on the home turf of the city rival. Make sure you watch the video & both goals, they are both absolutely outstanding. Schuster was entering the twilight of his career after playing at FC Barcelona & Real Madrid, while Futre was at his height.
Being an Atletico follower, this video is full of emotions. From a personal perspective I hope it can be repeated again in May. Enjoy!
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SFS FLASHBACKS | MANCHESTER UTD 4 - REAL MADRID 3 | YEAR 2003
If
tonight´s Champions League 2º leg return match between Manchester United &
Real Madrid CF at "Old Trafford" looks anything like the 23rd of
April 2003 match between these two giants of World Football, we will be indeed blessed.
That night in 2003 World Football fans witnessed a game that still remains clear in the mind & is still talked about with footy mates as Brazilian Ronaldo scored a "hat-trick" to be applauded by the local fans, while Manchester United majestically came back each time to eventually win 4 - 3. However, the English Club was eliminated on aggregate ( 5 - 6 ) as Real Madrid won at home in the first leg 3 - 1.
Nice video to warm up the pre-match atmosphere for tonight's big European Football clash that has basically eclipsed the rest of the scheduled games. Good luck to both teams.
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That night in 2003 World Football fans witnessed a game that still remains clear in the mind & is still talked about with footy mates as Brazilian Ronaldo scored a "hat-trick" to be applauded by the local fans, while Manchester United majestically came back each time to eventually win 4 - 3. However, the English Club was eliminated on aggregate ( 5 - 6 ) as Real Madrid won at home in the first leg 3 - 1.
Below is a video, a "flash-back" in time. We see plenty of known names with
some still with their baby faces. Also we see some "galacticos" like
Roberto Carlos, Figo, Zidane & of course Ronaldo. Later David Beckham was
to leave Manchester United for Real Madrid & become the other "galactico".
Nice video to warm up the pre-match atmosphere for tonight's big European Football clash that has basically eclipsed the rest of the scheduled games. Good luck to both teams.
VIDEO | ATLETICO DE MADRID CELEBRATE SPANISH CUP SEMI WIN ON TRAIN
This is how the Atletico de Madrid players celebrated their victory in the semi-final of the Spanish Cup over Sevilla FC. This puts them into the final against Real Madrid in the May final.
The video was filmed by Diego Costa on the high-speed train back to Madrid.
To all the Atletico de Madrid fans around the World...aupa Atleti!
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The video was filmed by Diego Costa on the high-speed train back to Madrid.
To all the Atletico de Madrid fans around the World...aupa Atleti!
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FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID | COMING UP 2º LEG SPANISH CUP SEMI-FINAL
Next Tuesday we will live another "Clasico" of Spanish Soccer between FC Barcelona & Real Madrid. The occasion is the 2º leg return match of the Spanish Cup semi-final at "Camp Nou" ( Barcelona ). The first leg semi at the "Santiago Bernabeu Stadium" ended in a 1 - 1 draw with goals from Cesc Fabregas for Barça & Varane for Real Madrid.
The next couple of days we will be getting more & more media buzz building up to this greatly anticipated match. Meanwhile just in case you missed the 1º st leg Spanish Cup semi game here is a summary of the highlights & the goals on video:
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The next couple of days we will be getting more & more media buzz building up to this greatly anticipated match. Meanwhile just in case you missed the 1º st leg Spanish Cup semi game here is a summary of the highlights & the goals on video:
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VIDEO GOALS | FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID FRIENDLY GAMES
The SPANISH
FOOTBALL LEAGUE – LA LIGA – kicks off next Saturday 18 th of August for season
2012 – 2013. The favourites beforehand are as always FC BARCELONA & REAL
MADRID with all the rest of the Clubs working hard & attempting to lift in level.
To get a glimpse at the Football levels of the favourites so early into the season, Real Madrid & FC Barcelona will be fighting it out for the SPANISH SUPER CUP which are down for the 23rd of August & the 29th of August. Another Spanish Football Club checking their levels with be Atletico de Madrid which will meet Chelsea FC the 31st of August at Monaco for the UEFA Super Cup
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To get a glimpse at the Football levels of the favourites so early into the season, Real Madrid & FC Barcelona will be fighting it out for the SPANISH SUPER CUP which are down for the 23rd of August & the 29th of August. Another Spanish Football Club checking their levels with be Atletico de Madrid which will meet Chelsea FC the 31st of August at Monaco for the UEFA Super Cup
Barça & Madrid have finished their schedule of Friendly Games warm-ups, with Barça winning
yesterday 0 – 2 Dynamo Bucharest & Real Madrid
ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO SPANISH CUP VIDEO
"All together. Go for the Cup". That is the name - "war cry" - of ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO in this video that the Club has just posted up on all the social media channels.
The motive is to warm-up the Bilbao followers & build up the atmosphere for this Fridays SPANISH CUP FINAL ( Copa del Rey Final ) against FC BARCELONA at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid.
Nice touch from the Club to subtitle the video in English for all the non-Spanish/Basque speaking fans. I am supporting Athletic this Friday , I think the team deserves a title for their wonderful season.
"GO FOR THE CUP"!!
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The motive is to warm-up the Bilbao followers & build up the atmosphere for this Fridays SPANISH CUP FINAL ( Copa del Rey Final ) against FC BARCELONA at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid.
Nice touch from the Club to subtitle the video in English for all the non-Spanish/Basque speaking fans. I am supporting Athletic this Friday , I think the team deserves a title for their wonderful season.
"GO FOR THE CUP"!!
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VIDEO | DAVID VILLA OPERATED & GIVES THANKS TO FANS
DAVID VILLA has 000s of fans around the World. I know that many admirers have been taken back by the serious injury of the FC Barcelona & Spanish International forward with his broken shine-bone. The player was yesterday operated on in Barcelona & Villa has made this video to thank all the well wishers & fans. Its in Spanish , but for our non-Spanish speakers, that message is basically thanks to all, the operation has been a success, that his full of spirit & will work to be back for the Champions League Final ( if Barça makes it) & the upcoming Euro 2012 Championship.
Independent medical professionals comment that his injury will take between 4 - 5 months, & even then he will need strengthening of muscle & bone. Lets not discard the optimism expressed by Villa, although his plans look almost ( repeat almost ) difficult - if not impossible - to reach. Meanwhile from here a cheer & speedy recovery message to David Villa.
PD: Spanish Cup action tonight...surf in late night for details
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Independent medical professionals comment that his injury will take between 4 - 5 months, & even then he will need strengthening of muscle & bone. Lets not discard the optimism expressed by Villa, although his plans look almost ( repeat almost ) difficult - if not impossible - to reach. Meanwhile from here a cheer & speedy recovery message to David Villa.
PD: Spanish Cup action tonight...surf in late night for details
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FC BARCELONA 5 - REAL MADRID 0 | FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY | VIDEO
REAL MADRID is currently leading FC BARCELONA by 6 points in the SPANISH LEAGUE classification table. Some over zealous fans & Madrid based media commentators are claiming prematurely victory. They seem to have little knowledge of Football´s funny ways of changing week to week destinies, & Football´s ability of taking you down from the top to the bottom in moments.
Tonight FC Barcelona plays a LIGA match against Rayo Vallecano, put forward by Barça´s commitment with the "FIFA World Clubs Championship" in Japan mid December, & a draw or loss here would be very bad in their plans. Although at home, the odds seem stacked against Rayo.
Thus this leaves the December 10th "Clasico" as the "MATCH" that could tip the balance towards Real Madrid if they manage to win at their home stadium, or signal the beginning of a comeback for Barça if they can win. Imagine a draw? The return match at "Camp Nou" could be the "match" of all matches.
Either way or result, the Spanish Football season is still in its early stages & many things can happen till it finishes mid 2012. I would advise everyone to be cautious in their words & euphoria as Football can make you eat "humble pie".
To calm emotions for some, or lift spirits for others, today is the 1º year Anniversary of the FC Barcelona 5 - 0 victory over Real Madrid. Lets relive that moment & remember that Barça is still the same impressive history making Barça of the last 3 years, & that at the same time , a defeat tonight with Rayo, or against Real Madrid could see a "changing of the guard".
Enjoy the video ( some ), & stay tuned!
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Tonight FC Barcelona plays a LIGA match against Rayo Vallecano, put forward by Barça´s commitment with the "FIFA World Clubs Championship" in Japan mid December, & a draw or loss here would be very bad in their plans. Although at home, the odds seem stacked against Rayo.
Thus this leaves the December 10th "Clasico" as the "MATCH" that could tip the balance towards Real Madrid if they manage to win at their home stadium, or signal the beginning of a comeback for Barça if they can win. Imagine a draw? The return match at "Camp Nou" could be the "match" of all matches.
Either way or result, the Spanish Football season is still in its early stages & many things can happen till it finishes mid 2012. I would advise everyone to be cautious in their words & euphoria as Football can make you eat "humble pie".
To calm emotions for some, or lift spirits for others, today is the 1º year Anniversary of the FC Barcelona 5 - 0 victory over Real Madrid. Lets relive that moment & remember that Barça is still the same impressive history making Barça of the last 3 years, & that at the same time , a defeat tonight with Rayo, or against Real Madrid could see a "changing of the guard".
Enjoy the video ( some ), & stay tuned!
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VIDEO | IÑIGO MARTINEZ 50 mts WINNER FOR REAL SOCIEDAD | SPANISH FOOTBALL
Spectacular SPANISH FOOTBALL League goal yesterday by REAL SOCIEDAD player IÑIGO MARTINEZ in the 92nd min.
Here is the context. REAL BETIS vs REAL SOCIEDAD, the score 2 - 2 & with the whistle to be blown, Martinez fires a 50mts shot that becomes goal, the winner & gives 3 points to his team.
Watch the Video:
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Here is the context. REAL BETIS vs REAL SOCIEDAD, the score 2 - 2 & with the whistle to be blown, Martinez fires a 50mts shot that becomes goal, the winner & gives 3 points to his team.
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THE FOOTBALL COUNTER-ATTACK | CRISTIANO RONALDO - REAL MADRID GOAL AGAINST AJAX IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | VIDEO
Yesterday during the REAL MADRID - AJAX Champions League match we had the chance to all witness a perfect text book example of the use of a "counter-attack" in Football. It occurred around the 23rd min & it all started from defender Sergio Ramos ending up with Cristiano Ronaldo 16 seconds later & goal. Here is the VIDEO:
For the youngsters & the technical profiles here is an image of the build-up:
Quick, sharp, accurate, deadly & poetry in motion. Very difficult to execute but when you have so many talented players in one side it becomes easier, & yes, it gets trained & a lot.
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For the youngsters & the technical profiles here is an image of the build-up:
Quick, sharp, accurate, deadly & poetry in motion. Very difficult to execute but when you have so many talented players in one side it becomes easier, & yes, it gets trained & a lot.
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SPANISH FOOTBALL FLASHBACK | SPAIN WINS THE FIFA 2010 WORLD CUP A YEAR AGO
Spanish Football
Today is exactly 1 year ago when SPANISH FOOTBALL reached its highest level in World Football & Sports history, recognition, prestige & winning its first ever FIFA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. The SPAIN FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM defeated 1 - 0 HOLLAND in the FIFA WORLD CUP Final in SOUTH AFRICA thanks to the ANDRES INIESTA extra-time (116 min) goal the 11th of June 2010.
Spain today via all its Sports media is celebrating this first year anniversary , & the full year that the Spanish Football Team has been wearing that World Champions star on its shirt. To remember last years South African World Cup competition along with the various qualifying games & Spain's victory to claim the World Title, this video help will bring back some marvellous memories & strong emotions.
Already a year & how time flys. Here is a tribute to that wonderful historical Spanish team & players who are still doing things right.
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Today is exactly 1 year ago when SPANISH FOOTBALL reached its highest level in World Football & Sports history, recognition, prestige & winning its first ever FIFA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. The SPAIN FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM defeated 1 - 0 HOLLAND in the FIFA WORLD CUP Final in SOUTH AFRICA thanks to the ANDRES INIESTA extra-time (116 min) goal the 11th of June 2010.
Spain today via all its Sports media is celebrating this first year anniversary , & the full year that the Spanish Football Team has been wearing that World Champions star on its shirt. To remember last years South African World Cup competition along with the various qualifying games & Spain's victory to claim the World Title, this video help will bring back some marvellous memories & strong emotions.
Already a year & how time flys. Here is a tribute to that wonderful historical Spanish team & players who are still doing things right.
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EURO U - 21 FINAL 2011 | THIAGO GOAL AGAINST SWITZERLAND
In yesterdays U-21 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, Spanish midfielder & FC Barcelona player THIAGO scored an impressive second goal in the 80th min that sealed the match.
Here is the VIDEO of the Thiago goal for Spain in their 0 - 2 victory over Switzerlamd in the final. Thiago was later named "MVP of the Final".
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Here is the VIDEO of the Thiago goal for Spain in their 0 - 2 victory over Switzerlamd in the final. Thiago was later named "MVP of the Final".
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FC BARCELONA POST MATCH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL CELEBRATIONS | VIDEO
FC BARCELONA prides itself in being "More The Just Any Club", its their unique differentiating slogan that they wave as their standard flag. With this in mind, Spanish Football Sports has whipped up & edited a Video that attempts to capture the "human moments" that makes Barça so different straight after the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 3 - 1 victory over Manchester United last Saturday at the Wembley Stadium.
We see some tender & emotional filled moments that highlights one of the main reasons why FC Barcelona are considered the "Best Team In The World", along with their main architect of it all, Coach Pep Guardiola.
Hope all the Barça fans & Football fans in general enjoy this video & if so, share it with your mates.
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We see some tender & emotional filled moments that highlights one of the main reasons why FC Barcelona are considered the "Best Team In The World", along with their main architect of it all, Coach Pep Guardiola.
Hope all the Barça fans & Football fans in general enjoy this video & if so, share it with your mates.
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VIDEO | FC BARCELONA BUILD UP THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED
The build up for next Saturday night CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Final between FC BARCELONA & MANCHESTER UNITED grows with "Barça TV" making a "motivational" VIDEO for the occasion. The clip will be loved by all global FC Barcelona fans as it is the precise intention of the Club to hype up support for Barça for their important European Football moment. Here is the VIDEO, in fact , it is quite inspirational...
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