Barca's January shoppiong list includes recruiting Robinho, FabregasOctober 12th, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona has admitted that their January shopping list will include targeting Manchester City star Robinho and Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas. The Sun quoted Barca sporting director Txiki Begiristain, as saying of Robinho: "He is a very interesting footballer and could play for us in the Champions League."
The Nou Camp executive also insisted that his club have not given up their pursuit of Arsenal's Spanish skipper Fabregas, 22.
Five Spain players to miss Bosnia matchOctober 11th, 2009 MADRID - The Spanish football federation announced early Sunday that five players had been permitted to leave the squad and return to Spain immediately. These five players - Xavi, Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas, Carlos Marchena and Daniel Guiza - will, therefore, miss Spain's final World Cup qualifying game, away to Bosnia Wednesday.
Theo Walcott says he's itching to help Arsenal overcome trophy droughtOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - Twenty-one-year-old England football star Theo Walcott is itching to help Arsenal end their five-year trophy drought after being a frustrated spectator since pre-season following a back injury in a friendly against Valencia. The Sun quoted him as saying: "It's not nice being injured because you want to be on the pitch playing with your mates and into the rhythm of things.
Cesc says no question of him leaving Arsenal for BarcelonaOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has said he is keen to stay on at the club and has ruled out a move to Barcelona, where he learnt his football skills. "It's my seventh season here and it's hard to hear people say they think I'm not committed enough.
Arsene Wenger is our God, says Arsenal skipper FabregasOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas believes that the team sees coach Arsene Wenger as nothing less than God because he is never completely satisfied and refuses to rest on his laurels, wanting to improve the performance of the squad all the time. Fabregas's comments came as Wenger became Arsenal's longest-serving boss this week, notching up 13 years in charge of the Gunners.
Evra thought Arsenal had taken out a contract on himAugust 29th, 2009 LONDON - Left back Manchester United Patrice Evra had thought Arsenal had taken out a contract out on him the last time he played them. The left-back was the target for revenge in May after Manchester United swept aside the Gunners in the Champions League semi-finals.
Arsenal's Fabregas at center of Barcelona power struggleAugust 20th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is at the centre of a power struggle at Barcelona. According to reports, Fabregas is on Barcelona's hit-list for next summer, and it is believed that a 30 million pound deal has already been struck between Barca and the Gunners.
Arsenal goalkeeper fears Fabregas may quit Gunners out of 'boredom'August 8th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that former defender Kolo Toure quit the Gunners as he was bored, and warned that the same could happen with captain Cesc Fabregas, if they don't win a trophy this year. Toure ended his seven-year stay at the Emirates Stadium to seek fresh adventure with Manchester City following his 14 million pound switch.
A C Milan to offer 31 Million Pounds for Arsenal's FabregasAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal is braced for a 31 million pound bid from A C Milan for Cesc Fabregas. Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi will meet coach Leonardo and his technical director Adriano Galliani for transfer talks today, reports The Sun.
Rams sign Jason Smith, second overall pick of draftJuly 31st, 2009 Rams sign second overall draft pickST. LOUIS — The St.
Barca steps up pursuit of Arsenal's FabregasJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football club Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas. According to The Sun, club president Joan Laporta has claimed that signing Fabregas is high on their agenda this summer.
Fabregas and Mascherano will Match Ronaldo and Kaka : Messi July 9th, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona star striker Leo Messi has urged his club's top brass to get Cesc Fabregas and Javier Mascherano to retain their European crown. Messi, who scored against Manchester United in the Champions League Final, believes Barcelona must draft in even more quality if they want to keep their position at the summit of club football.
Arsenal ready to sell Cesc for 40 m poundsJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal have said that they are ready to sell midfielder Cesc Fabregas for 40 million pounds. "If Arsenal receive a bid in the region of 40 million pounds there will be an enormous pressure to sell," The Sun quoted a Gunner's insider, as saying.
Barca gets Wenger hot under the collar by tapping FabregasJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona last night risked the wrath of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by publicly tapping-up Cesc Fabregas. Barca president Joan Laporta blatantly invited Fabregas to demand a move to the Nou Camp.
Soccer WAG Lloyd fears for life after assault in a nightclubJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Soccer WAG and Brit glamour model Danielle Lloyd fears she will be scarred for life after her alleged assault in a nightclub and faces a tense moment today when the bandages come off her leg for the first time. "I've got a scar about four or five inches on my back and more on my legs.
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