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Cesc, Adriano and Song declared fit after first full session of 2013 | FC Barcelona
Barça went back to training on Wednesday, but those that were playing with the Catalan national team last night did so separately from the others. On Thursday they were all back together at the Ciutat Esportiva for the first time in 2013. Tito Vilanova was able to take charge of the proceedings, and when it was over, all of Cesc, Adriano and Song were declared fully fit.
Víctor Valdés: "Tito and Abidal give us energy" | FC Barcelona
He also spoke about his personal situation after missing the Catalonia game with plantar fasciitis. "I could feel some pain after the game with Valladolid and it’s come back, but it’s no trouble and isn’t any limitation for me", he said, insisting that there is no reason to doubt his availability for Sunday’s derby with Espanyol at 19.00.
FC Barcelona players complete second training session of the day | FC Barcelona
After this morning’s training session, Barça returned to the training grounds this evening for their second scheduled practice of the day. Éric Abidal and Isaac Cuenca, both of whom trained with the team this morning, worked out in the gym. The rest of the players took to Field 2 to complete the session (this morning’s session was held on Field 1).
Nine FC Barcelona wins over Aguirre | FC Barcelona
King’s Day will bring Espanyol to the Camp Nou for the first game of 2013 and the first derby of the season. The visitors have a new manager in Javier Aguirre, but the Mexican has faced Barça 15 times in the past and only won twice.
Bojan on the UCL showdown with Barça: "It will be complicated, we're playing against the best team in the world" | FC Barcelona
After the Catalonia-Nigeria match last night, the forward admitted that it will be difficult to eliminate Barça from the European competition: "The tie will be very complicated. We know that we’re playing against the best club in the world, but we’ll have our chances. We have good players and we’ll try to stay in the tie as long as possible."
Coentrao indiscipline an unwelcome Real distraction - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Local media reported that fullback Fabio Coentrao had returned late from the Christmas and New Year break and coach Jose Mourinho had demanded the stiffest possible punishment for his Portuguese compatriot. A club spokesman declined to confirm the reports.
Liga - PSG chief: We are not signing Ronaldo or Mourinho - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
"Ronaldo plays for Real Madrid. I respect Real Madrid and his president a lot," Al-Khelafi said. "So if I want Cristiano Ronaldo to join PSG, I’ll call him before anything else." The PSG supremo was even more adamant that ‘The Special One’ would not be replacing Carlo Ancelotti at the helm any time soon.
Feghouli signs Valencia extension until 2016 - Goal.com
Valencia have announced on their official website that they have successfully concluded contract negotiations with Algeria international Sofiane Feghouli, resulting in a new deal that will keep the winger at the club until June 2016. The 23-year-old's previous agreement ran until the summer of 2014, but he has now signed on for two additional seasons.
Wigan take a look at Atletico keeper - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
The 22-year-old was expected to become Atletico Madrid's first-choice number one following David de Gea's departure for Manchester United at the start of last season. Yet he managed just three games last season before he was shunted back to the bench and, despite impressing during a subsequent loan spell at Rayo Vallecano, has been restricted again this term.