Adios, Ciao, Auf Wiedersehen...Bog!

The Fifa Players Association would just like to bid Barcelona manager SB and Company a safe and happy trip abroad.

Rumours have it SB will be basing himself in beautiful Croatia as he attempts to scout new and exciting talent from across Europe. As well as spend time to mentally evaluate a season which has not exactly gone to plan thus far before returning to finish one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory.

Well on behalf of the team here at the FPA - all the best champ. 



Picturesque Croatia



SB Scouting new talent in Croatia



SB hard at work making deals

  









    

Champions League draw revealed

The world's media gathered in Zurich over the weekend for the draw of the next round of European Champions League matches. 

With a difficult time qualifying from their group, Barcelona made life even tougher finishing 2nd and as a result have landed Manchester United in the round of 16 stage of the competition.

A former team of SB's big rival JM, Manchester United will be extra motivated to deliver the killer blow to SB's hopes of a 2nd Champions League title with Barcelona this year.

JM's current team, La Liga leader Real Madrid have themselves a difficult task of getting past Edinson Cavani's Napoli.

"This will be difficult, yes. " JM spoke after the draw announcement.

"But there is no easy games at this stage of the Champions League, and we must expect to play the best of Europe to win this title."

Barcelona boss SB looked concerned as he heard the draw, with his Barcelona team struggling on all fronts this season and will go into this tie only slight favorites.

Champions League action will resume after a forced break for International duty.

Barcelona pitted against English Giants Manchester United in the Round of 16

Real win Classico & show Liga Dominance

Real Madrid comprehensively defeated their main Spanish rivals Barcelona in La Liga's final Classico of the season.

The team from Madrid dominated from start to finish with 2 goals from striker Karim Benzema, including a bomb in the first half worthy of one of the goals of the season.
Barcelona managed a late goal in stoppage time but this was only a consolation after a very disappointing showing.

In fact Barcelona have had a terrible run of form which has seen them drop from 1st to 5th place in a matter of 6 games. A very concerning fact indeed.

Real Madrid on the other hand have taken control of La Liga and is now their's to lose heading into the international break.

"Yes this is where would hoped we would be at this stage of the season." JM spoke on Saturday

"Destiny is in our hands and if we keep winning games the title will be our's."

Both SB and JM have only ever won one league title each, neither coming close to a 2nd.
Perhaps history is in the making.

Benzema scores one of the goals of the season in the Classico

Barca boss SB confirms season will resume in September

Barcelona manager SB called a press conference today only hours after Spain's heavy defeat in the Confederations Cup. Although he confirmed he had not actually watched the game live, he did say he taped it and we assume he would watch it later.

On the back of speculation that the current La Liga, Champions League and Copa Del Rey season may be rushed due to International duty, SB confirmed he was committed to fighting it out well and truly into September if necessary.

"If this season must stick it out to September then it should, I wouldn't want my treble chances (or anyone else's) thrown in the bin on a rushed season - when it looks like its going to be an epic season and so far has been exceptional."

From the Real Madrid camp, manager JM was asked for comments on the same matter and he indicated he did agree with his collegue's opionons.

SB also spoke today about what it takes to win a Treble, after having successfully managed the superhuman feat several seasons ago with Barcelona.


SB dictates to the spanish press

 



















"You need hard work, motivation and team harmony." SB then continued.
"As a treble winner myself I believe JM (Real Madrid Manager) has potential, but I think hard work will let him down - lack of."


When told of the remarks from SB, JM refused to be drawn into the discussion, only saying he respects his opposite manager and would rather talk once this season is complete. However he looked visibly agitated after the interview.



JM reacts to the comments of SB earlier today