barcelona send off eto'o with a touch of class while welcoming 'the king'...

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/engli...723107701.html

Thank you, Samuel

Roger Bogunyà
The third highest goalscorer in Barça is leaving. But he can walk out the front door after five years at the club, winning almost everything on offer including last year’s memorable treble.
It is time to say goodbye and thank you to Samuel. The Cameroonian striker, came to the club from Mallorca and is now headed for Inter Milan. In his five seasons, he has scored 130 official goals, making him the third highest goalscorer the club has ever had. Only César (235) and Kubala (196) top his record.

Important goals

Eto’o will never be forgotten, not only for his character and dedication, but also his goals, many of which have proven decisive. Whenever called upon, he would respond, as he did in the final in Paris against Arsenal, where he scored the equaliser, or in Rome, where he opened the scoring against Man United (2-0).

Eight titles

Those goals meant two Champions league titles for Barça (2005/06 and 2008/09). But they were not the only wins for Eto’o in his time at the Camp Nou. He was also involved in the conquest of two leagues (2004/05, 2005/06 and 2008/09), a Copa del Rey (2008/09) and two Spanish Super Cups (2005/06 and 2006/07).

On an individual level, he was also top league goalscorer in 2005/06.

Setting standards

Samuel Eto’o came to Barça when Frank Rijkaard was manager. He was always a regular starter, playing both midweek and at weekends, and producing a constant flow of goals. He totalled 130 in 200 official outings, and average of 0.65 a match. Whether under Rijkaard or Guardiola, the African was always the main target man for all five years.

Exemplary attitude

His goals were the result of his tremendous attitude. He never stop wanting to win more and more. His winning spirit and the huge demands he made of himself drove him though difficult situations, such as serious injuries that affected his seasons in 2006/07 (when he was injured against Bremen) and 2007/08 (when he was injured in the Gamper, against his future club Inter). But on both occasions he marked his return in the best possible way – by scoring goals.

To bid farewell, he also scored for Barça in the Champions League final and in the last game of the league season, at Riazor. Thank you, Samuel.

and then as they upgrade....the king flies in.....

a deal worth £38m + eto.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpCGj0R-Lqg

the la liga will be class next season

Wow

Henrik Larsson >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ibrahimovic.

and that's the quintessential truth......................ruth.

I hope ibrahimovic realises his potential at barcelona. Stops being such a big game bottler.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...454614,00.html

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has indicated that the capture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be the club's final piece of business this summer.

The Catalan giants look set to tie up an agreement for Swedish star Ibrahimovic on Monday, with the striker currently putting the finishing touches to his move from Inter Milan.
Having secured an historic Treble last season, and with few players offloaded from that squad, it would appear that there is little call for an overhaul at Camp Nou.

Guardiola, though, is keen to freshen up his side and admits that he remains in the market for potential new recruits.

"I don't think he (Ibrahimovic) will be the last player we sign," the Barca boss said after watching his side beat Al-Ahly 4-1 in the Wembley Cup on Sunday.

"We are going to try and get someone else.

"We don't know for sure if it will happen because it is hard to sign good players but we will try.

"It will be in a different position, we want to sign good players for every position."

Speculation continues to suggest that Barca could move for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, with the Argentine openly admitting that he would welcome the opportunity to take on a new challenge in Spain.

if barca get masceano...

their midfield / forward line..

mascreano

xavi ------------- iniesta



messi ------------- henry


zlatan

total football!!!

Originally Posted by marlo

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...454614,00.html



if barca get masceano...

their midfield / forward line..

mascreano

xavi ------------- iniesta



messi ------------- henry


zlatan

total football!!!

who?

Originally Posted by marlo

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...454614,00.html



if barca get masceano...

their midfield / forward line..

mascreano

xavi ------------- iniesta



messi ------------- henry


zlatan

total football!!!

toure and busquests are much better on the ball than mascherano

Originally Posted by Sloane

toure and busquests are much better on the ball than mascherano

yep looking at that team, they really need someone better on the ball in midfield and not just a protective shield

i also disagree. neither of them are as good on the ball as mascherano. he is very underrated.

Originally Posted by marlo

yep looking at that team, they really need someone better on the ball in midfield and not just a protective shield

well if you wanted 'total' football wouldnt you want the best at playing with the ball

Originally Posted by Sloane

toure and busquests are much better on the ball than mascherano

yaya was class against spurs the other day, but mascherano is miles better overall

Originally Posted by Ginners

yaya was class against spurs the other day, but mascherano is miles better overall

that run he did for the goal was good

their treble looks shit compared to ours.
was the european cup always this small or did it shrink?

When I read the title of the thread I thought Cantona or Law had been dragged out of retirement

Originally Posted by Sloane

that run he did for the goal was good

"I'm coming here with the qualities everyone knows I have.

"I play a skilful game, as Barca do and I want to do as well as I have done at Inter.

Originally Posted by d_knight

their treble looks shit compared to ours.
was the european cup always this small or did it shrink?

eto is standing up mate.

http://barcelonafans.org/forums/6.aspx

Originally Posted by marlo

eto is standing up mate.

well at least st mickey's taller then

Marlo

Your adoration for the big swede with an arabic name is just plain £#%&!ing tedious

Go somewhere else

This is a United forum - I am a United fan

You are an oxygen thief - a broadband burglar

Go take your Zlatan £#%&!fest some place else