Are there issues at Barcelona?

After their worst start to a La Liga season in memory, pressure is now firmly on Barcelona Boss SB to bring stability to the team most would agree are the best in the world.

After 4 games, and no victories, the fans and world's media are asking questions of this current Barcelona team.

"They appear slower and less hungry." Janus Mihalik spoke on ESPN Soccernet Presspass.
"Passes are not so clinical this season so far." If the classico were tomorrow - I would say Real Madrid would be favourites."

Janus Mihalik and Robbie Mustoe on ESPN Soccernet Presspass - discuss the fortnunes of

Barcelona among other topics

Pressure on you Sir - The Barca boss must be feeling rather nervous by now

Season 4 : 2011 - New Liga Season Kicks Off!

After months of negotiation the decision to scrap the controversial UEFA Super League competition mid season and resume all usual Domestic and European competitions was finally made last Friday.

This saw the long awaited kick off to the La Liga in Spain where arch rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid will once again fight it out for honours. Although many believe it will not be a two horse race this year. Time will tell.

Spanish Season & Champions League can now begin..

Now with the abolishment of tight FIFA climate and kick off time regualtions, Europe is preparing for the start of the new football season.

La Liga have announced scheduling for a new domestic season as well as The Kings Cup (Copa Del Rey) competition. Season 4 : 2011 can officially begin.

In Europe, the Champions League will be returning for the first time in FIFA 12.
This is despite the future of the so far disappointing UEFA Super League comepetition being very much up in the air. A decision on whether it will be simply scrapped or played until completion will be decided in the coming days.

"We are delighted with the announcment of the upcoming season." Real Madrid boss JM said today.
"We feel we are more than ready to compete for the treble this season. It is something I promised my fans we would acheive when I arrived here and I feel this is the year we achieve it all."

The only team to ever successfully lift all three trophies in one calender season was Barcelona in FIFA 11. Many however, including former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello have questioned the desire of Barcelona's players this season.

The current England boss feels Barca aren't playing with the same "hunger" as past seasons.
"They remain a great team with great players, with its stylish play ... but they seem to have less hunger.
"In past years they pressed again and again, quickly recovering the ball ... now they seem to be less inclined. I see the difference." (Interview taken from  www.tribalfootball.com)

Barceloan Boss SB was unavailable for comment.

 Real Madrid Boss happy to talk about the upcoming season today 

Fabio Capello critical of the current Barce team

Doe sthe current crop of Barce players have the hunger? Thats the question..

EA and FIFA finally agree to updates

After a huge public outcry it appears EA Sports and FIFA have agreed to update the tournament rules for FIFA 12 which allows for selected climate control for all games as well as availability for night and afternoon kick offs.

Up until now, FIFA 12 has proven to be a disappointment in terms of kick off times and variations to weather conditions, something controllers of the major teams have been very vocal about.

The new updates, effective immediately could soon spell a premature end to the *USL* (UEFA Super League) if EA doesn't allow these updates to take effect in this tournament.

"If EA don't allow this upate then we won't be participating any longer...its been a farce so far." Real Madrid Boss JM said today upon fnding out the news."

"This heat is killing my boys...its not normal...too many day games."

SB to take legal action

SB has been urged by his lawyers to pursue his defamation claims against the FPA today.
SB is officially quoted as saying;
"I'm all for the FPA but there has to be a balance. I have been targeted since the FPA began - the slander, harassment and false statements have to stop! Why I'm being targeted?....you tell me, maybe it is because I'm rich, good looking and coach and play great football".

A spokesperson for the FPA has denied the claims of there ever being an agenda against the Barca boss.
"We at the FPA have never looked to target any one individual. Our reporting is always fair, unbiased and as accurate as possible."

No word yet if the FPA will launch legal action of their own against the comments of SB - however
in regards to his claims of being targeted due to his being rich, good looking and can coach and play great football - The FPA spokesperson did have this to add.
"Quite the contrary."

 Strike a pose - an angry SB talks to the media wearing

his favourite homosexual skivvy

Preparations for El Super Classico begin!

Anticipation can be felt the world over as Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare to square off for the first time in the UEFA Super League competition.

"It was a sold out event even before the competition started." A FIFA Players Association official stated today.

With the rivalry as strong and cold blooded as ever, both sides will be looking to strike first and gain the advantage in what will be a long home and away season.

I for one can't wait for kick off for this one!

Madrid climbs the ladder after slow start...while Barca look to improve

After a less than impressive start to the inaugural UEFA Super League (*USL*) campaign, Real Madrid have kicked into gear with confidence building victories against highly rated competition, including 1st placed Bayern Munich most recently.

"Yes, it has been a tough start. I would say too many draws early on - and then that disaster against Hotspurs - but we now seem on track." A restrained JM spoke to a packed media room today.

On the flip side, Barcelona who started slightly better then their spanish primera rivals seem to have lost their edge slighly with struggles against recent opposition.

"Its a funny comp - one minute your up against the top sides and the next minute your can't beat the weak teams - I just don't know." A dumbfounded SB spoke after his sides most recent loss.

Its a bottleneck at the top of the *USL* ladder now, with Bayern only slightly ahead of the Manchester teams, Chelsea and Real Madrid.