So the Spanish League ended… and FC Barcelona won the Championship, smashing Valladollid with a score of 4-0!! The Spanish League consisted of 20 teams from all over Spain. It began on 29 August and finished on 16 May 2010 with glorious victory of Barcelona. The incredible Barça team won 14 games, drawing 5 and loosing only 1.

But obviously there’s no true victory without the celebration! There was a huge celebration event at the Camp Nou stadium right after the game. The beautiful illumination display, fireworks, music and flags filled the whole stadium. Shortly after all of the players showed up and each member of the team, including the coach Josep Guardiola, gave a small speech. At the same time the crowd of cheering fans was celebrating the victory at Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas. But it wasn’t just “celebration”… it was madness! I don’t know how many people there were exactly, but for sure a few thousand! The entire centre was literally packed with Barça fanatics. People were wearing FC Barcelona T-Shirts and waving the flags of both FC Barcelona and Catalonia, singing and dancing. Everyone was chanting FC Barcelona anthems and fire bangers and bonfires were blazing in the middle of the celebrating crowd! Totally insane! I was thinking that if you just happened to be visiting Barcelona that time, and didn’t know anything about the football celebrations, you would definitely think that the city has been taken over by some insane organization… But frankly speaking, this sort of event is only reserved for the great football fans! “Casual” visitors might find it even a little frightening…! I am not a huge football fan and I survived! And I have to admit that it was definitely a great thing to experience! Visca el Barça, visca Catalunya!

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Last Saturday was one of the most important football games in Spain- FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. And we won!! Legendary Messi left his opponents behind in the first 30 minutes! It is just so entertaining watching how he so skillfully puts the ball in the net! I mean I am not really a football fan but when Messi is on form its just impossible not to be mesmerised! The second goal, scored by Xavi secured the glorious victory of Barcelona. But it wasn’t an easy game! The Real Madrid players were keeping their chins up till the end of the game. And the rain of yellow cards was the best proof of a fine competition. Is Barça going to win the champions league?! We’re anxiously awaiting the next game! Visca el Barça!

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I’ve lost count of the number of times my boyfriend has tried to get me interested in football. I’ve spent many a Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon (Sunday if it’s a bank holiday), sat in front of the television, being forced to watch teams that nobody in the room supports, all for the love of the sport, and I’m yet to see the fascination! But, I have to admit, that for one magical evening last month, my resolve was swayed as F.C. Barcelona took to the field in the Champions League Final.

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Watching the Manchester United vs. FC Barcelona game yesterday evening, with a few Catalan friends I was disappointed that Barca were unable to make it to the final. This is further compounded for me as I´m a Liverpool fan and for obvious reasons would have very much liked Barca to have dumped Man Utd out of the competition. Read the rest…

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Barcelona city council have announced that Manchester United fans coming to watch their team, who will be playing Barcelona in this week´s champions league game on April the 23rd will find themselves concentrated in the Port Olympic area of Barcelona. Read the rest…

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Right footie fans one of the most eagerly awaited football clashes will be taking place between arguably two of the world´s biggest clubs…FC Barcelona and Manchester United, at the world famous Camp Nou on the 23rd of April. This clash represents one of the most mouth-watering contests in this season´s champions league semi-final. Read the rest…

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I was at the Champions League match between Celtic and FC Barcelona last night, and while the match was by no means a thriller, it was was of my most heart warming and thrilling experiences I have had at a football match in 20 years. Read the rest…

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Well! What an absolutely cracking game we witnessed on Tuesday night, Celtic stunned the Catalan giants with two well taken goals to lead the first half 2-1. Sadly despite much determination and grit the mighty Barcelona were still able to overcome the pride of Glasgow. Final score 2-3 to Barcelona. Read the rest…

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As I´m always looking for new things to do in Barcelona, yesterday evening saw me join Roy Keane´s (formerly of Manchester United) prawn sandwich brigade, as I was in the rather fortunate position to enjoy the FC Barcelona vs. Villarreal, Copa del Rey, 2nd leg game courtesy of Nectar Sports corporate hospitality box. Read the rest…

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It would appear that the Catalan giants have joined the likes of England, Valencia, Liverpool, Newcastle and virtually any other big name club that has a vacancy or an underperforming team in being link with the “Special One” (Jose Mourinho). Read the rest…

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