Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Champions League Group F: Rubin Kazan 0-0 Barcelona

FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Barcelona came up short in freezing Russia as they played out a 0-0 draw with surprise package Rubin Kazan. The Spanish giants dominated possession for most of the match failed to break the deadlock as Zlatan Ibrahimović struck their best chance against the post. Please subscribe to our RSS feed to receive more updates. You can also subscribe by Email and enjoy our latest posts sent directly...

Rubin draws 0-0 with Barcelona in Champs League

Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Rubin Kazan held off the constant attacking of defending champion Barcelona to earn a 0-0 draw Wednesday in the Champions League. Barcelona dominated possession but lacked sharp finishing against Rubin's disciplined defense, leaving the two teams tied for first place in Group F. The visitors came closest after only two minutes, when Zlatan Ibrahimovic curled a shot past goalkeeper Sergei Ryzhikov onto...

Player Of The Month: October 2009

FCB News (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

Let's be honest, it wasn't our best month ever. However, we could also say we only lost one game (to Rubin Kazan) in six and of the three main leagues in Europe - Spain, England and Italy - we are the only team to remain unbeaten in our domestic league. Whatever the case, when I look back at the six games from this month there are very few individual performances that stand out. After some careful...

Who win FIFA World Player of the Year 2009 ?

Soccer news (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009

Nominees list of FIFA World Player of the Year 2009: Michael Ballack (Germany), Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Iker Casillas (Spain), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Diego (Brazil), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast), Michael Essien (Ghana), Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon), Steven Gerrard (England), Thierry Henry (France), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden), Andres Iniesta (Spain), Kaka (Brazil), Frank Lampard (England), Luis...

Ronaldo, Messi on FIFA player of the year list

Fox News (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are on a 23-player shortlist for this year's FIFA player of the year award. Other contenders include Barcelona teammates Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Carlos Puyol and Thierry Henry. Samuel Eto'o, who won the Champions League title with Barcelona before moving to Inter Milan, is also on the list. Champions...

Ronaldo and Messi head FIFA shortlist

FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been named on 23-man shortlist for this year's FIFA World Player of the Year award. Real Madrid ace Ronaldo won the award last season for his stunning form with Manchester United , but the hot favourite to lift the award is Barcelona star Messi. The FIFA Football Committee has selected the shortlist, which includes six Spaniards, four Englishmen and three Brazilians,...

Six Blaugrana On Fifa World Player List

FCB News (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

You can tell we are moving towards the end of the year by the number of awards ceremonies. Last week we had the list of candidates for France Football's Ballon d'Or and now it is the turn for the other most prestigious individual award: the Fifa World Player. Fifa have released a list of 23 candidates for 2009 which includes six Barça players, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Henry and Ibrahimovic...

Why don't teams trust their false nines?

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

If players who appear to be playing centre-forward, but drop deep, are so dangerous, why don't more teams trust the system? When one team does it, it's happenstance. When Barcelona follow Manchester United in doing it, it's coincidence. Add in Roma as well, and it starts to become a pattern. Teams who use a "false nine" – that is, a player who appears to be playing centre-forward,...

Barcelona 6-1 Real Zaragoza La Liga Highlights (Video)

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009

Pepe Guardiola’s Barcelona side overtook Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with this impreious display against Zaragoza. Seydou Keita scored a magnificent hat-trick and Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a brace and Leo Messi scored to hand the Catalan giants a fabulous win over very weak opposition. Join Our Facebook Fan Page for the Latest News/Rumours/Forums/Videos/WAGS/Funny [...]

2009 Ballon d'Or (The Golden Ball) Nominees Unveiled!

The Flat Back Four (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009

The 30-man list of nominees for the 2009 Ballon d'Or has been announced. The list consisted of a Who's Who of European football. The most glaring thing is that there is no Italian player nominated in the top 30. 2009 Ballon d'Or Nominees Andrey Arshavin (Arsenal) Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Didier Drogba (Chelsea) Frank Lampard (Chelsea) John Terry (Chelsea) Fernando Torres (Liverpool) Steven Gerrard...

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Zlatan likely to miss Euro clash with Rubin Kazan

ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains doubtful for Tuesday's Champions League match against Rubin Kazan, coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Ronaldo among Ballon d'Or nominees

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009

• Ronaldo joined by team-mates Kaka, Benzema and Casillas • Premier League nominees include Terry, Gerrard, Giggs Cristiano Ronaldo leads a list of 30 nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or that does not include a single player from current world champions Italy. Real Madrid's Ronaldo, 24, won the prestigious award last year and will be one of the favourite for this year's title after his...

Bowen - 'Robinho has to fight for his place'

Bitter and Blue (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009

Ignoring the rumour and speculation that has been floating around this week, Mark Bowen has been discussing the return of Robinho and warned that he faces a fight for his place: "He's a naturally-fit guy who doesn't carry a lot of weight, so once he's back training with the group it doesn't take him much time to be right. Once he comes back he'll be ready to put in the side. "But Robi is...

SWEDEN, No World Cup, no problem….

FC Barcelona news (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009

Swedish media sources are reporting that Sweden national team head coach Lars Lagerback, forwards Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrik Larsson and some of their teammates attended...

Ibrahimovic to miss World Cup as Swedes fail to qualify

FC Barcelona news (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009

One of Europe’s top stars, Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, will not be taking part in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after Sweden failed to qualify Wednesday. “When it’s over

Man United, Chelsea fight back to win away

ahnetawu890 | 09/29/2009

LONDON – Manchester United and Chelsea rallied to victories Saturday, while Manchester City's expensively revamped team passed its first big Premier League test against Arsenal. Brazil midfielder Anderson ended his two-year wait for a United goal as the defending champions won 3-1 at Tottenham despite Paul Scholes being sent off. Chelsea won 2-1 at Stoke on Florent Malouda's stoppage time goal. Emmanuel...