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Neymar da Silva to join FC Barcelona for the next five seasons | FC Barcelona
The 21-year old is one of the most promising footballers on the planet. His pace and skill on the ball make him a player who can turn a game at any moment. Neymar, who was born in Sao Paulo, can play either in the centre of attack or drift out towards the wings. He’s equally at home with both feet whether dribbling or shooting.
Neymar - Barcelona's newest star - Goal.com
Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that they have signed Brazil starlet Neymar from Santos. The Selecao international turned a blind eye to Real Madrid's interest as he chose to join the Blaugrana this summer to end a transfer saga which has dragged along at a snail's pace for years.
From Romário to Neymar - the Brazilian tradition upfront at the Camp Nou | FC Barcelona
Romário (1993), Ronaldo (1996), Rivaldo (1997), Ronaldinho (2003) and Neymar (2013). Neymar joins a heritage line of Brazilian forwards made up of four of the greatest front men of the last few decades. All of them achieved success at the Camp Nou – now it’s Neymar da Silva’s turn.
VIDEO - Brazilian Legendary Goals | FC Barcelona
The best images of the players from Brazil in the FC Barcelona History: Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Romario goals
Tito Vilanova back for Camp Nou training session | FC Barcelona
The players are continuing with their preparations for Sunday’s derby against Espanyol in the Cornellà-El Prat stadium (kick-off 8 pm). Saturday’s training session was held behind closed doors in the Camp Nou once more under the watchful eye of Tito Vilanova. The Barça manager has been in New York for the last few days to consult with his doctors.
Roura: "A derby is always special" | FC Barcelona
The Barça assistant coach started off his press conference with words of encouragement for Espanyol defender Víctor Álvarez, who had successful heart surgery last Thursday. He then analysed Sunday’s match, saying: "We are expecting a complicated match, as always in the Cornellà stadium, and very intense. A derby is always special".
Derby goals with the hallmark of the Masia | FC Barcelona
Since the 2010/11 season, almost all Barça’s goals in Barcelona derbies have been the work of players brought up through the Masia. Over this period there have been five matches between Barça and Espanyol featuring 16 Barça goals. Of these, 14 have had the hallmark of the Masia.
Casillas out of Madrid squad - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
The Portuguese coach - who will leave the club after the final two matches of the season - named three goalkeepers in the squad to travel to the Anoeta, but left the Spain captain out. Casillas has fallen out of favour with Mourinho since Christmas, finding himself perennially out of the starting XI. But with Mourinho revealing on Monday that he was to leave Santiago Bernabeu in the summer, the relationship has taken an even more sour turn.
Neymar loss turns pressure on Real president Perez - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
The 21-year-old Neymar, seen as one of the brightest prospects in soccer, announced on Saturday he had picked Barca over Real and would be leaving Santos to sign a five-year deal with the Catalan club. As well as a gifted athlete, Neymar is a massive global celebrity and linking up with Barca's Argentine World Player of the Year Lionel Messi will guarantee spectacle on the pitch as well as a huge boost to the club's marketing profile.
Falcao to join Monaco next week | Football Espana
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao will sign for Monaco next week, according to reports in the Spanish Press. Cadena SER have confirmed that the Colombian forward will undergo his medical at the French side on Monday, before signing a contract worth around €12m per season.