Luis Enrique: I’ve already voted. Long live Catalonia!

Head coach of FC Barcelona Luis Enrique said that he took part in the early elections of the regional parliament of Catalonia, which was held on 27th of September. The vote is seen by the experts as a referendum on secession from Spain. A coalition of pro-independence promises in case of victory they will become separate from Madrid for two years.

“Today, Catalonia makes an important decision. I have already voted for. Long live to Catalonia!” - Enrique wrote on his page in Twitter.

Neymar - about injury of Messi: Legend, hold on

Forward of FC Barcelona Neymar has supported partner in the line of attack of the Catalan club's Lionel Messi, who get an injury in the home match of the 6th round of the Spanish La Liga with Las Palmas (2:1).

“Great victory! Legend, hold on. Messi should be back even stronger,” (Gran victoria !!! Animo #Messi volverás más fuerte crack) - Neymar wrote on his page in Twitter.

Messi will miss 7-8 weeks due to knee ligament injury

Forward of FC Barcelona Lionel Messi injured his knee ligaments in the home match of the 6th round of the Spanish Premiere with Las Palmas (2:1) and was replaced on the 10th minute. Messi needs time to get well, about 7-8 weeks,- the official website of the Catalan club informed.

During this season of the Spanish La Liga Messi spent six matches and scored three goals (one - from the penalty spot) and gave two very vivid assists.

Neymar will earn more than Iniesta

FC Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu, sports director Robert Fernandez and fellow of the Catalan club Raul Sanlei are planing to meet soone with striker Neymar’s father to discuss the terms of the contract extension.

The key role in the negotiation process will play Sanlei, which is considered as an expert in such matters. The main idea of the meeting is to make Brazilian footballer as second player with so high salary. Neymar in this matter will be only onward from Messi. At the moment, Neymar's salary is € 7 million, and it is not only less than Messi’s salary, but also less than midfielder Andres Iniesta’s one. Messi earns over € 20 million per year, and Neymar seeks to double his salary. As regards the amount of the compensation for the transfer, it is € 190 million.

James Rodriguez: Benitez is the leader but I am trying to do my best

Real Madrid’s midfielder James Rodriguez stressed that the leader of the locker room is the team coach Rafael Benitez. Colombian footballer also noted that feels himself in the Royal Club very well.

“I think that the man who can make the decisions, is Benítez. But I always try to keep calm as I understand that I should train well and use all my abilities when it is possible. I feel happy in Madrid,” – said Rodriguez.

Parejo: for Valencia Now every game is as final

Midfielder of Valencia Daniel Parejo shared his impressions of the home match of the 33rd round of the championship in Spain with Granada, which was won with a score of 4:0. He noted that his team cannot lose points in the final match of the season.

“I am happy because we took all three points and played well today. The Mestalla was again sold out, despite the fact that we played on Monday. We have to thank the fans for the efforts they have made to our victory. Now we have to think about the next match, on Thursday. All representatives of top-fives won again, so any mistake can become costly. For Valencia Now every game - as the finale one” - said Parejo.

Ancelotti promised to Sergio Ramos to allow him to be in the position of center forward

Head coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti joked that he intends to use one defender Sergio Ramos as a central striker. Ramos came out as a midfielder in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League with Atletico. Royal Club won with a score of 1:0 and reached the semifinal.

“I think the decision to release Ramos on midfielder position was correct in order to win the match. It seemed to me that it will be useful to us in this position, and now it happened. Why not to play in this role again? 

I promised him that one day he will play a central striker. He likes the most this position. He is able to play anywhere, but it was in that match he was needed in the middle of the field. Sergio returns to the defense in the game with Celta” - said Ancelotti.

Real Madrid repeated the record by winning in a row

Real Madrid won the 15th consecutive victory in official matches, by winning in the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League, Basel with a score of 1:0.

Previously, Real Madrid was close to the the 15 victories one by one in a row in 1961 under the supervision of Miguel Munoz in 2011 and Jose Mourinho. Last time blancos lost points on 13th of September in the third round of La liga by losing at home Atletico (1:2).

In order to establish a new record Real Madrid will need to win Malaga abroad in the 13th round of the championship of Spain.

Zizou doesn’t hold the correct license

Zinedine Zidane has been permitted to continue coaching Real Madrid Castilla following a successful appeal to a Spanish court.

Following an appeal by the La Liga giants, a Spanish court suspended the ban on the grounds that there were no infringements in Zidane’s respective documents, and it ruled that the ex-footballer may carry out his coaching activities at Real Madrid. The former France international was handed a three-month ban by the Football Competition Committee after it was reported that he does not hold the correct license.

Luis Enrique: For me Messi is the best player in history

Head coach of FC Barcelona Luis Enrique commented on the achievement of striker of the Club Lionel Messi, who became with 253 goals the best scorer in the history of La LIga.

“I like Messi’s goals a lot. I have already mentioned that I had never seen such a player. He surpasses all the players, whom I have seen.

Messi is unique. We are happy that we have such a footballer. For me he is the best player in history” - said Luis Enrique.

Messi was the top scorer in the history of La Liga

Striker of FC Barcelona Lionel Messi scored twice in a match of the 12th round of the La Liga with Seville and brought the number of his goals in the La Liga to 252.

Thus, at the age of 27 Argentine footballer was the best scorer in the history of La Liga, beating Telmo Zarra, who from 1940 to 1955 was playing for the Athletic. Messi managed to score 252 goals in his 289 league games.

Suarez: I tried to help the team, but I knew that I would not be able to complete the match

FC Barcelona's striker Luis Suarez shared his impressions from a debut: FC Barcelona against Real Madrid (1:3).

"I tried to help the team, but I knew that I would not be able to complete the match. Luis Enrique warned me that I would play in the starting line-up. The team has gone through the worst of the time. Barcelona is still the leader, we will continue to work hard. We will be able to correct the situation. I believe in this team," - said Suarez.

Fabio Capello: I hate when the player of Neymar's level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches

Russian national team's head coach Fabio Capello praised FC Barcelona's striker Neymar for playing in the Spanish League match with Real Madrid, in which the Brazilian scored the first goal, but also criticized him for his frequent falls in fight with the rivals.

"Neymar is a great striker, but I hate when the player of his level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches. It annoys me a lot. As for the game, it was great. Every player knows what to do and how to do it," - said Capello.

Benzema: To play against Barcelona is always very difficult

Striker of Real Madrid Karim Benzema was confident thathis team can beat FC Barcelona in the match of the ninth round of the Championship of Spain. Footballer of France noted that the Blancos have all the prerequisites.

"To play against Barcelona is always very difficult. But our team is in good condition, and we intend to win", - said Benzema.

Recall, another Spanish "Clasico" will be held on October 25 at the "Royal Club". After eight rounds of the Catalans with 22 points in first place, while Real Madrid is second standings, earning 18 points.

Bale: Last season was much more difficult

Midfielder of Real Madrid Gareth Bale hopes that next season will play much better than in the past. Welsh footballer noted that last season is not used to its full potential.

«Last season was much more difficult because I did not go through pre-season training. The new team has a hard time. However, many of the players, Real Madrid speak English, and it is very facilitated my task. It took me some time to adapt, but then everything returned to normal. I think that next season will for me and my teammates more successful and we achieve their goals» - said Bale.

Sergio Ramos: We need to carefully

Defender of Real Madrid Sergio Ramos did not hide his disappointment after the game 34-round national championship with Valladolid.

Carlo Ancelotti's side for a long time led with a score of 1:0, but at the last minute allowed the opponent to restore the status quo and to earn one point.

«We have missed a good opportunity from hands to fight for the national championship. We need to carefully analyze our mistakes. I think we are too relaxed in the second half. We were satisfied with the mobbed, but the opponents always constitute a danger,» - Ramos said.

Ronaldo: Neymar can become the best player in the world

Real Madrid's striker Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed words of praise FC Barcelona's striker Neymar.

Portuguese Footballer thinks Brazil player a very large capacity, which can hold a Pique to significant advances.

«Neymar could become one of the best or the best player in the world. His adaptation of the Barcelona has been associated with certain difficulties, because he had some problems. However, it is impossible to doubt his potential. During the season it became obvious that this football player of the future,» - Ronaldo said.

Valdes : Thank you all for the words of support and love

Goalkeeper of FC Barcelona Victor Valdes thanked all those who in these days expressed their support to him, according to the Spanish press.

Spanish footballer had a surgery of the right knee in Germany and later will start to work on the individual program .

"The operation went well , and I want to return to home . I'm glad that the surgery stayed behind us . I am thankful for your words of support and love ," - said Valdes.

As a reminder the damage of the knee Valdes got in the match with " Selta" in frames of Spanish championship . Earlier, the Barcelona has expressed its willingness to extend the expiring in the summer contract with the player , if he would have problems with employment in another club due to his injury.

The Catalan club find a new coach for the team

For the FC Barcelona head coach Gerardo Martino's current season at the helm of the team might be first and last.

The Catalan club has already begun work in that direction to find a new mentor for the team. Barcelona sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta already has a preliminary list of those professionals who have the potential to lead the team. In the list of the names of such coaches as Ernesto Valverde, Luis Enrique, André Villas-Boas, Diego Simeone and Jürgen Klopp.

Barça are world’s most expensive football club

Pluri Consultoria firm published its list of the world’s most expensive football clubs in accordance with the total value of their players.

As per the aforesaid firm, first in the list are FC Barcelona (Spain), whose players’ value totals €600.1 million. Second are FC Real Madrid (Spain), with €575.3 million, and the third are FC Bayern Munich (Germany), with €493.2 million. England’s Manchester City and Chelsea FC are fourth and fifth, respectively, among the top five most expensive football clubs in the world, with €479.2 million and €451.2 million, in that order.

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