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Messi and Mascherano in Argentina win (3-0), , but Alexis’ Chile lost 1-0 to Peru | FC Barcelona
Argentina, featuring Messi and Mascherano, have beaten Venezuela 3-0 to stay top of the Conmebol World Cup qualifying zone. The FC Barcelona striker was one of the stars of the show. He was honoured before kickoff for winning his 100th cap and was able to celebrate with one goal and two assists for Higuaín.
Spain-Finland: Surprise in Gijón (1-1) | FC Barcelona
Unexpected result in Gijón this evening as Spain were held by Finland, the last team in group. After the one-all draw, Vicente del Bosque’s men are second in the group, two points adrift of France. This Tuesday will see the two teams face off against each other at the Parc des Princes for the coveted top spot of the group.
Barcelona sweating over Jordi Alba fitness - Goal.com
Barcelona have received some disappointing news on the injury front as they will possibly have to make do without the services of Jordi Alba for a while due to injury. The left-back picked up a thigh injury in the closing stages of Spain's 1-1 World Cup qualification draw against Finland on Friday evening, and could be out of action for a number of weeks as a result.
Villa: Vilanova and Abidal are a lesson in life - Goal.com
"When you compare my injury to the diseases Tito and Abidal have had, their problems have been a lesson in life; two incredible people. These examples give us strength. They are the ones who encouraged us, urging us to be strong and fight. You see that the little annoyances of life are futile," Villa told El Pais.
Higuain edging closer to Spurs move | Football Espana
Calcio News in Italy have claimed that the Real Madrid striker, who is also a target for Juventus, is very likely to leave Santiago Bernabeu for White Hart Lane in the summer. The website believe that the Argentine forward will be used as part of the deal that will see Gareth Bale go in the opposition direction.
Real Madrid deny owing Eufemiano Fuentes money - ESPN FC
"I wonder if Madrid will pay me what they owe me," Fuentes said, in comments reported in AS. The Spanish paper said he had made similar 'jocular' hints in the past about having worked previously for Madrid, as well as for other Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Sociedad.
FIFA releases Pandev vote card to dispel Mourinho conspiracy claim - ESPN FC
FIFA has released a copy of Goran Pandev's voting paper for the 2012 Coach of the Year award, which appears to disprove the Macedonia captain's backing of Jose Mourinho's claim of "irregularities" in the vote that saw Vicente Del Bosque win the prize.