Barce odds on for the triple double..

Punters and fans alike believe Barcelona can do the impossible and win the Treble once again - backing up their incredible feats from last season.

However former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that the pressure from the footballing world to once again achieve such honours could work against the famous club.

"The pressure of winning all three titles - again - could be so much that they walk away with nothing." Laporta stated.

"It takes skill, a great team and plenty of luck - all of which Barcelona had last season - and I am not sure that this is possible all over again."

Depsite starting the season slowly, Barce seem to be picking up pace now and have edged past arch rivals Real on the La Liga ladder - and are currently undeated in the Champions League from two games.

"Hopefully they take it one game at a time - I would hate for pressure of success to be their downfall."!

Joan Laporta - the man credited with bringing David Villa to the club before his departure

Early days in La Liga...

Despite two defeats from their last three games, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes his side have what it takes to go the rest of the season undefeated.

"We have played confidently and been comfortable all season until two separate mistakes cost us dearly." Mourinho said yesterday

"I am confident that this is something he will never do again."
A statement in reference to the two howler errors Madrid captain and Keeper Iker Casillas made, including a bad touch from a back pass and a misguided throw from the edge of his box, both of which led to goals and defeats.

"As I have said all along, we will challenge for all trophies once again this season - but my goal is Eurpoe - we will be kings of Europe once again."

Chelsea and Livo goes transfer crazy!

STRIKER Fernando Torres signed for Chelsea yesterday in a staggering £50MILLION British record transfer deal.

His move from Liverpool sparked a deadline day frenzy which also saw the Reds land Newcastle's Andy Carroll for £35m.

The scale of the fees stunned recession-hit Brits. Even Man United ace Rio Ferdinand tweeted: "The UK market is crazy right now."


But this shows once again Chelsea have no Plan B when their season goes wrong - spend and spend big is the only way they know!
 
I'm not a Livo supporter - but personally..I'm very disappointed in Torres! Makes me sick to see him go to Chelsea!

Angry fans react to the news of Torres' defection to the Blues!

In addition to Torres, Chelsea continued their extensive deadline day spending with the £21.3 million signing of Benfica's Brazilian defender David Luiz.

Luiz, 23, was named Portugal's Player of the Year for 2010 as he helped Benfica win the domestic Double and has carved out a reputation as a defender of some repute since joining the club in 2007.

At Chelsea, he will compete with John Terry and fellow Brazilian Alex for a place in the heart of Carlo Ancelloti's defence.

 

And over in Liverpool, they have officially confirmed the signing of Ajax and Uruguay star Luis Suarez on a contract until the summer of 2016. Suarez joins the club for a fee that could reach €26.5 million (£22.7 million) and takes the No. 7 shirt made famous by his new manager, Kenny Dalglish.