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Six Barça players up for world’s best player award

October 26, 2010 04:45 PM | CNA

Carles Puyol, Daniel Alves, Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta, Lionel Messi and David Villa have all been included in the 23-man shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d’Or nomination.

Spain/FC Barcelona reaches semi-finals of the World Cup

July 5, 2010 04:40 PM | Christopher Tulloch

Spanish team features no less than seven regulars from the Catalan champions. In a surprising week, Brazil and Argentina were sent home, while Spain reached semi-finals for the first time in its history.

FC Barcelona new signing David Villa star of the show as Spain go through to last 16

June 27, 2010 05:29 PM | Christopher Tulloch

FC Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola knew that by signing David Villa, the team would have a guarantee when it comes to scoring goals. The World Cup in South Africa is not proving them wrong.