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Chimezie198: Transfer News: Brazilian and also santos star Neymar set for Barcelona talks in July

i want to hear about at least 2 world class defenders to be bought not neymar.

i think we just getting pranked by these posts. this guy's got to be kidding us!

THE GUY JUST 4KED HIMSELF.

barca dominates possession for the 300th consecutive game. AMAZING! OUT OF THIS WORLD!!

o dear! o dear!! o dear!!! anytime i think of my brothers and sisters who were blown up into bits at St. Theresa"s catholic church Madala for the crime of being christians, water runaway my eye.

it is in this country that someone stole billions of his state's money and was granted a national pardon, it is in this country that someone stole billions meant for pensioneers and was fined #10, it is in this country that someone admitted recieving bribe money and put the money in his cap and nothing is heard today, it is in this country that someone admitted to stealing the money of his state pleaded guilty and was told to pay a tithe out of the money to the government, it is in this country that the loot of a late head of state is far exceeding the budget of the country and is still being recovered,it is in this country that 40 billion is budgeted for a guest house for a first lady, it is in this country that 1 billion is budgeted for food, it is in this country that money grew wings and flew out the window of a certain glass house, it is in this country that someone refused to return my phone after i had forgotten it in his taxi,it is in this cou.................................., the list is getting too long for this post.

i think she ducked the question on alayamesia.

yourangel: I am surprised at the pessimism around the world from football fans, journalists and pundits alike as FC Barcelona take on Bayern Munich in the semi finals of the champions league. On a personal note, I’m elated that we are playing against Bayern Munich and not Madrid or Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern are not a fast counter-attacking side like Madrid or Dortmund. They play open football with lots of possession. No team in the world does that better than Barca. Bayern cannot beat Barca to their game (tiki-taka). Our nemeses are ultra defensive and fast counter-attacking teams. When it comes to open play with possession and attacking prowess, I think we can oust any team in the world.

Bayern are not as great as everyone is thinking they are. If you doubt this, go to Youtube and watch the highlights of the return leg of the round of 16 game at home against Arsenal. They lost 2-0 to Arsenal and 3-3 on aggregate, but advanced on away goals (just like we did against PSG). Had Arsenal managed a third goal, Bayern would be out by now.

I know everyone is saying that they have already wrapped up their domestic league this season. The reason is mostly due to the poor league-form of the second placed team (Dortmund), than it is due to the greatness of Bayern. In la liga, Barca are topping the league with 78 pts (out of a possible 90 pts) in 30 games played. That’s a total of 86.7% (78/90). Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have secured 75 pts (out of a possible 84 pts) in 28 games, making a total of 89.3% (75/84). In 30 games played, Barca have 25 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses, 95 goals scored and 33 goals conceded with a goal difference of 62 (95-33). In 28 games played, Bayern Munich have 24 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, 79 goals scored and 13 goals conceded with a goal difference of 66 (79-13). They have not done better than us at all. Our major challenge is the leaking defense, which is obvious from our goals conceded. We have the better attack though.

Considering the second placed teams in both leagues, Real Madrid of la liga have played 30 games with 20 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses; giving a total of 65 points out of possible 90 points (72.2%). Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund of bundesliga have played 28 games with 16 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses; giving a total of 55 points out of possible 84 points (65.5%). So, it’s very obvious that the league form of Dortmund is inferior to that of Madrid. Hence, the 20 points lead Bayern has over Dortmund is due more to the poor league form of Dortmund than it’s due to the greatness of Bayern. If the second team on la liga’s table has the same percentage points as Dortmund, that would mean 65.5% of 90 points, which is equal to 59 points. That team would be 19 points behind barca at the moment which means the league would already be wrapped up. I’m not in any way trying to take anything away from Bayern. They are a great side, but not as great as a lot of people think though.

One of the best things that happened to Barca and Cules this season is Messi’s injury. That injury is a blessing in disguise; compelling him to take his long deserved rest. Afterall, "body no be fire wood". The fact that Messi is resting is bad news for Bayern and subsequently any team we meet in the finals (hopefully). Messi’s lack of rest was one of the reasons we lost last season’s semi-final. Messi was so tired. The classico was sandwiched between both semi-final legs with Chelsea. No defender in the world can curtail the threat posed by a rested and match-hungry Messi in top-form. The influence of Messi goes beyond goal scoring and creating chances only. He inspires his teammates as seen in the match against PSG. The positioning of Messi inspires others to take the right positions on the pitch. There are people whose ways of reasoning cause others to also reason philosophically. It is said that “he that walks with the wise shall be wise also.” That’s exactly what Messi is to his teammates on the pitch.

Our only drawback for now is the defense. We have to manage it until the end of the season. If I were Tito, I would play Marc Bartra along with Pique until Puyol recovers. I have more confidence in Bartra as a CB than Adriano and Song.

Finally, I love it when Barca are termed the underdog in a game. So, the whole pressure from the media is on the favourite (Bayern). We are not under pressure because we have been written off. Our ‘boys’ know how to handle such situations. Once again, the world football media would eat their words. Barca would prove them wrong, and set Wembley on fire with their beautiful football artistry come May 25th like they did on May 28th, 2011 against Manchester United at same Wembley stadium. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and relish this semi final challenge. Long live FC Barcelona! Long live Cules! Long live FC Barcelona Fan Thread on Nairaland!

i tell you if messi gets back to normal service and nobody from the current squad falls sick again, we are in wembley already. i tell you.

eyoniggar: dipp, please when trying to make use of a coach as an example, its better off not to make Mourhino as an exemplary coach as regards Barcelona in any way whatsoever, I count it as an insult (sarcasm) . Alex song in my own sincere and observational opinion, I have looked deep into his play, yea! hes strong and skillful,but @ this moment of his time in Barcelona, he has been playing more like Mikel of 'then' for Chelsea. The pass quickly, make he nor be my fault kinda play is still within his style for now, I say he isnt confident enough yet, once he can pick himself up and gain that full confidence, we'll start seeing the real Song we bought from asinwi wengay.

ok my bad. how could i even mention mourinho? what was i thinking? i was just carried away wishing song could be integrated into the frist team ASAP. correction noted. as for song, i just think that he hasnt been given enough opportunities. i wish he was given as many chances as thiago, tello, fabregas, etc. provisions could have been made for him in defensive midfield and central defence since our woes have been in defence not mid field nor attack. we knew puyol wasnt getting any younger and injury prone, abidal was sick, yet song's opprtunities were limited. not a wise decision if you ask me. we can play him this weekend and next weekend as well, in prep for the bayern games.

my fear remains in the defence. if mourinho was our manager, alex song would be playing in this time of defensive troubles. he'd maybe convert him to a CB(by featuring more till he gains more confidence) or deploy him as an extra shield for our weak defence, like khedira and alonso. song is a very good player, strong and skilled. he will be more effective than thiago, bartra , adriano and even fabregas. i cant understand why he is still being ignored in the absence of masherano, puyol, abidal or any new CB signing. we be playing fabregas, inietsa, xavi, messi, villa, pedro, sanchez, tello. even alvez and alba are attacking! how much can we attack without defending? big teams are still killing us on counters week in week out. madrid, milan, psg all of them. bayern will do same. we cannot sign a CB, alex song needs to play. is it because he isnt spanish or is it the coach just sticking to his philosophy? we need a plan B now. alex song can be the plan B.

Fynestboi: Am viewing a Barcelona vs Dortmund in final 4rm an acute angel u wuld all be amaze coz its gonna shock u all...... Dnt knw how its gonna happen am sure barca wuld scape thru to final....

lol. better look for an obtuse angle to view it from. if we can get the following guys; valdez, alba, alvez, pique, bartra, busquets, song, xavi, iniesta, pedro and messi all fit for the champions league, we will win the champions league. i dont care if bayern has the best form or madrid has the fittest and deepest squad in world football. after all madrid has always been the most star studded team in the world, over the past couple of years and we always beat them. the above listed would be my first eleven for now, if the squad gets thinner than this, then there will be problems.

AjanleKoko: I disagree with you.
I would rather not play Madrid anymore this season. They have the rub of us right now, and we're in bad shape. They beat us when we were in better shape. Why would this one be any different?

Better to take Bayern and hope Dortmund is able to stop Madrid in the semis. Whatever the case, this year's CL is not Barca's for the taking, not by a long stretch. But I'd like to play in the final nonetheless

i disagree with you as well. i wanted dortmund, i could manage madrid, but bayern i never wanted. madrid has no psychological advantage over us. we have outplayed them in every single classico this season, well possession wise at least. FIRST classico- we were thrashing them 3-1 before valdez dashed de maria a goal to make it 3-2. SECOND classico- adriano got an early red card and we played with 10 men for so long and we still dominated though we lost 2-1 with messi missing a dying minute sitter. THIRD classico, we played 2-2 with our entire back line missing, i mean pique, puyol, alvez, adriano all missing. FOURTH classico, we played 1-1 and dominated with xavi, pedro and fabregas all missing empty nets and us dominating as well. FIFTH classico they beat us 3-1 with pedro being denied an identical penalty as the one given to ronaldo for his early goal, SIXTH classico, they beat us 2-1, with adriano being denied a very clear penalty on him by ramos in the 88th minute. lets solve our defensive problems and we shall return to the status quo; beating madrid home, away, home, away.

i disagree with you as well. i wanted dortmund, i could manage madrid, but bayern i never wanted. madrid has no psychological advantage over us. we have outplayed them in every single classico this season, well possession wise at least. FIRST classico- we were thrashing them 3-1 before valdez dashed de maria a goal to make it 3-2. SECOND classico- adriano got an early red card and we played with 10 men for so long and we still dominated though we lost 2-1 with messi missing a dying minute sitter. THIRD classico, we played 2-2 with our entire back line missing, i mean pique, puyol, alvez, adriano all missing. FOURTH classico, we played 1-1 and dominated with xavi, pedro and fabregas all missing empty nets and us dominating as well. FIFTH classico they beat us 3-1 with pedro being denied an identical penalty as the one given to ronaldo for his early goal, SIXTH classico, they beat us 2-1, with adriano being denied a very clear penalty on him by ramos in the 88th minute. lets solve our defensive problems and we shall return to the status quo; beating madrid home, away, home and away.

Guys please cut alvez some slack. We keep complaining about his crosses! Are we forgetting he is a 2. And not a 7? He does all the work along the right wing! He is one of our most useful players! Like. I said b4 fabregas inconsistent, villa inconsistent. Thank God messi played.

Now messi needs to be let off the hook, as in, he needs to be unleashed.

Messi needs to be let off the hook, as in, he needs to be unleashed.

usbcable: Terrible lapse of concentration from the squad.

Fortunately CR killed off the game (only God knows the solution to our on sabatical strikers)

Now Jose gets RM into its third consecutive Semis

If CR scores at least a goal in the next 2 semi matches and we play in the final and he still scores he makes a 14 goal margin for the season

HALA MADRID --- best club
HALA JOSE ------ best coach
HALA RONALDO --- best player

why are you guys always too eager for ronaldo to break a Record? Haba leave the what ifs and let him score the 14 first na! I know you can't wait to see him break just one of the other guy's uncountable records, but wait first na!

How rich is oiseh? Anybody?

honeric01: So you mean we should force him to play just because you don't have faith in the team-messi?

He's injured and we must make use of what we have.

no iam not saying we should force him. Of course it is impossible to do that. Iam only hoping he is fit to play. Xavi for instance has played 2 very important games (milan and psg I think) tru the pain barrier, and we were blessed by that. Iam only hoping he is fit enough because without him our chances are significantly hampered. But like you said if he isn't fit enough, I vote for him being left out.

Mcleo007: Don't despair Bro. Messi is working hard to beat the clock. My bet is he'll play even if he's to come off the bench.

On the game vs PSG:

1. Its not a deadlock game that we must go all out for. The important thing is ball retention and possession. We need to keep the ball and frustrate the French.

2. If I am coach, I'll gamble on Bartra to partner Pique. The formation would be 4-2-3-1 with Song and Busi doing the double pivot protecting the back four. Valdes; Alves, Pique, Bartrca, Alba; Song, Busquets; Xavi, Cesc, Iniesta; Villa.

perfect line up. But I will replace cesc with messi, in my optimism.

Fynestboi: gnsh

now what is gnsh?

honeric01: Before Messi was football, after Messi football still. he's a great plus to the team but we can't rely solely on him because he's human just like the rest. we have to make do with what we have on ground.

I tell you solemnly he is much more than a great plus to the team. The most recent and typical testimony to this is that if he hadn't played in the second leg against milan, we would have been dumped out of the competition. His 5th minute first goal was nothing but magic and that goal started off the great come back we all so proud of. Since he has a chance of getting fit for wednesday, the best thing we could do as fans is to pray for messi to return. It would be a different case if he was ruled out already then we could just prepare for tomorrow without him. But to face facts for now, we need messi for tomorrow. This is psg.

So so so bad meSsi might not play. Not anybody, not inconsistent fabregas, not any striker in barca, not any footballer in the world can stand in completely for him. Without him my confidence for the psg match shifts from 90 to 75.

Lovely post.

Yahoo1: Messi's goal run wont count again......anyways..lets hope he returns for wednesday

I don't see any reason why the streak should end. If he scores in his next league match he would have scored in 20 consecutive la liga matches. As long as he didn't make an appearancein the last game his streak continues.

Pls forgive dem boko boys, for they know not what they do.

Are these mods learners? Seems like they just employed news moderators who haven't gone for training.

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sureteeboy: If it's in nigeria, you would have heard that he escaped the day he was put in the prison

escaped? You are even going tOo far. Did you ever hear anyone got arrested talkless of convicted in nigeria for tax evasion?

For me alvez has been awesome over the last 2 games. His work rate along the left flank has been exceptional. I mean the entire 110 meters on the left. We need him in this form for the rest of the season.

Its d day. Cm punk could never be the man to end the streak. I bet y'all cena gets his revenge tonight. Rooting for the beast lesnar all the way. And I hope my sexy lil girl aj lee shows up today. O! What a. Cute little girl. Pls guys I need someone to tell me what time exactly to put on my tv set. Naija time pls.