Barca’s Top 5 Players Down The Ages

“My best has to be for Barcelona against Villarreal in 2006 - that is the one I am asked most about, and it is the one I am most proud of. Xavi chipped the ball to me, I chested it down, twisted and hit an overhead kick. It was the final goal in a 4-0 win.” - Quote by ace football player Ronaldinho

Hello folks, the summer have begun none too soon. The cool weather of the past few months has given way to the rising summer heat.  I am sure your woolens are tucked away and you are making full use of the light cottons and sipping on ice tea, slurping on ice cream.

To get your mind of the searing heat and other bothering news, we have a treat for you. A compilation of Barcelona top 5 players according to me. This is a subjective list with everyone having their own choices etc. So my dears don’t get all hot and bothered as we list out the details of our choices. Does Ronaldinho figure in your list?

 

Carlos Puyol – ‘Puyi” as he was known to colleagues and friends retired in 2013-14 season. But by then he had put his name on the marquee. From playing back due to his talent, he moved up to centre half where he excelled. His first major trophy was achieved in 2004-05. His determination and strength has cemented his position in the hearts of fans and football lovers world over.

Cesar Rodriguez Alvarez – The broad built former soldier was built like a battering ram and scored 192 goals in 287 appearances for Barcelona. He was a master like no other and devastated centre backs a plenty. Are you aware of this great? Please do let us know.

Laszlo Kubala – The Hungarian refugee did not allow the war to make him into a victim. The attacking midfielder combined the style of a ballerina with the shoulders of a bricklayer. He is the player who perfected “folha seca” (dry leaf) free-kick technique.

Johann Cryuff – As good looking as he was, he packed in quite a punch. The year of 1975, he led Barcelona F C to a 5-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu, this was their biggest win there.

Romario – Last but not the least is the Brazilian wunderkind. His talent resulted in 34 goals in 46 appearances for Barca. His moves and turns made him a star for the team Barcelona.

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Lionel Messi – The Lion No One Wants To Mess With

“The truth is that I don't have a favorite goal. I remember important goals more than I do favourite goals, like goals in the Champions League where I had the opportunity to have scored in both finals I have played in. Finals in the World Cup or Copa del Rey are the ones that have stayed with me for longer or that I remember more. “.

“I've always really just liked football, and I've always devoted a lot of time to it. When I was a kid, my friends would call me to go out with them, but I would stay home because I had practice the next day.”

The beautiful quotes above are not by Super hero Beckham or Ronaldhino or Gerrard, but the humble man from the Latin Americas – the one and only Lionel Messi. Three cheers to the man, our very hero. Today let’s talk about this man who can do no wrong and is among the top players in the pantheon. Lets first begin by mentioning some of Lionel Messi titles :  Lionel  is the only  player in history to win the FIFA World Player of the Year also known as FIFA Ballon d'Or five times,  of which he won four consecutively. While playing for Barcelona F C, he has won seven La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles, as well as three Copa del Reytitles. Therefore he is often considered the best player in the world and ranked by some in the sport as the greatest of all time. Now isn’t a marvelous man to know and to worship? How many of our readers and shoppers are fans of is great guy from Argentina? If you arte do send us your emails and words.

Let us look at some more Lionel Messi titles.   As the Argentinean soccer captain, he led Argentina to the finals of the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 Copa América, and both times was selected as player of the tournament. Year after year, season after season, he gets better like polished gold. The best year for him was 2012 where he broke several long standing football records.

He is truly the lion of Argentina who know one wants to mess not even his long standing rivals under the blue yonder. Love over Ronaldo we have a new hero in India. Salutes to you all football fans from all of us here at goalsquad.

Football – The World Unifier

“Football is a great love because I was born into a family of players and therefore born into football. I'm fortunate to have a style of play that a lot of people like. It's a privilege to be able to do what I like best and in my own way, but I'm fortunate that people like it, and that motivates me even more. “– Quote by football super star Ronaldinho

 “Without football, my life is worth nothing.” – Quote by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo

If there is another alternate to United Nations Organization, which is the representative body of nearly 200 nations which inhabit the blue marble known as ‘earth’, it is football. This game also known as soccer in the Americas is the number one sport in the world. The popularity and power of football has to be seen to be believed. Whether it is the large countries such as Russia, Canada and Brazil to the tiny pacific islands, the game that binds the world is football. Viva la football!

In India the popularity and power of football is not on the same league as cricket. As the saying goes India has two passions – politics and cricket. Indians may be cricket crazy and other sports struggling to make their presence felt. But now there is change in the air, and it’s not just reflected in the football fields of Goa, Manipur or Bengal. The success of pro soccer league over the past few years is a testimony to this fact. The coverage of the game has increased and due to the world becoming a global village, the exploits of Manchester United or Brazilian national team or the shots of David Beckham are now hotly debated in Indian adda sessions as much as scandal in cricket or politicians taking over all cricket positions.

We in goalsquad.com as a company and people have seen the popularity of the game dries, inch by inch. And it’s not just men who have taken to the sports. Indian girls and women have taken a shine to the sport. This is a positive sign and a sign of good days ahead for the game, for which all you need is an open field and two opposing teams. No expensive paraphernalia just grit and determination.

Have you played football or anyone in your social circle? Send us in their stories and exploits, spread the football fever my dears, ciao. Visit our online Store for official football merchandise in India.

Uefa Coverage – Watch Them Live

“We settled down and it could have been more than eight in the end. There are not many times when you score eight goals in the UEFA Champions League and it was good to be a part of it.” – Ace footballer Peter Crouch on his performances at the 2007/2008 UEFA Champions league for Liverpool F c .

The world is shrinking like never before, it is now turning into a global village. This has enabled us to watch leading events live, sitting in the comfort of your homes & hearths.  Be it UEFA coverage or British premier league matches or Olympic Games or even our celebrity tennis leagues. India is now a part of “vasudev kuttamkhamb” , and we at goalsquad celebrate the game , the spirit, the competition and the success of UEFA and the great football fever whole heartedly.

Year after year we tune in with our satellite connections and cable wires to watch UEFA coverage, and see our favourite players go head to head. The excitement builds up, the fever is high and the joy infectious. Over mugs of brews and micro brews, we cheer lustily and wave pennants and team flags.

Watching UEFA coverage live is like no other feeling. Ask Mr Samir Ray from Poona, a football fan and amateur player “UEFA gives me an opportunity to satisfy my football fever. A chance to reaffirm my connection with the game I played in school”. He like lakhs of men and women keep abreast of developments among the leading teams of Europe. Women have taken to this game in droves, no longer content to sit on the sidelines. They now actively watch all developments as much as the men do. If you are a lady football fan or a player, write into us with your stories and nuggets of life.

With goalsquad providing you a host of 100% authentic football merchandise online from teams participating in U E F A, you can support your team Chelsea, Barcelona, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester united, Brazil with jazzy clothing’s, electronic accessories, car memorabilia and even football fridge magnets. Why not even hand them out to loved ones or turn them into great corporate give away, it’s a football ooops sorry food for thought. Pun intended.

Whether you support Bayern F C, Juventus F C or Real Madrid F C, UEFA is the place to be if not then see live on TV with loved ones.  Join the world in celebrating the game.