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FC Barcelona drunk on a bus, celebrating 2013 La Liga title

The Spain international has been linked with a return to Arsenal on more than one occasion, while Denis Irwin revealed this week that Manchester United are keen to lure the 26-year-old back to England, too. Fabregas has a contract with Barca until June 2016, but the Blaugrana's vice-president has insisted that they will not keep the midfielder at the club against his will. "Cesc will only leave the club if he himself wants to move on," Bartomeu said when questioned about Fabregas' future at a fan event in Arenys de Munt.

FCB most valuable brand in world football


With a brand valuation of US $860 million (€669 million), Champions League winners Bayern Munich have overtaken Manchester United ($837 million) as the most valuable brand in world football. The Premier League champions were top of last year's list but have now swapped places with the Bundesliga giants. Real Madrid ($621 million) and Barcelona ($572 million) are third and fourth in the new ranking. Bayern's brand value has increased by €51 million compared to the previous year, whereas United's value has gone down by €20 million. “The challenge now for all Bundesliga clubs and the league itself is to see if they can export their domestic brand strength into global opportunities," said David Haigh, CEO of London-based consultancy Brand Finance, the authors of the annual report. The study describes Bayern as “a commercial powerhouse." Booming replica shirt sales The rapidly increasing international interest in FC Bayern is currently being reflected in replica shirt sales, among other things. FCB acting board director Andreas Jung reported sales of around 600,000 shirts in the year 2012, but the total for the 2013 calendar year is projected to be around 1 million. By comparison, Borussia Dortmund have sold around 350,000 replica shirts this season. Brand Finance calculates brand value using a formula including estimates of future turnover attributable to the brand name, and ongoing licensing deals. The brand value equates to the cost of a licence if a third party wished to use the brand commercially.

Champions League goal of the year

UEFA has selected the most beautiful goal of the Champions League from 2012 to 2013. Philippe Mexes is the author of the goal of the year in Europe. French defender Milan was the author of a supergoli in match against Anderlecht, valid for the fifth week in the group stage of the Champions League. After a cross into the area, although it was in an almost impossible position, Mexes is not thought twice and with a super-roveshatë Belgian champions beat the goalkeeper.

Cristian Tello scores a beauty in Spain Under-21 training

Barcelona star Cristian Tello has scored a remarkable goal in training with Spain. Spanish talent and try hitting his powerful exercise which was not seen by the keeper De Gea. Spain is making final preparations before starting to grumposhat U21 Championship to be held in Israel.

Neven Subotic AMAZING saving the goal

Last week, a 21-year-old woman filed a police report claiming she was sexually assaulted while at a party at Subotic's house. The player, who was said to be asleep during the alleged act, was not blamed in any way, initially. But now, the Dortmund prosecutor revealed in a press release that there are a total of four male suspects, aged 22 to 28, under investigation, including Subotic.

Even Mario Mandzukic celebrated with flag of Kosovo

Darijo Srna was Croatia's main instigator in the first half, bombing up and down the right flank. The Shakhtar Donetsk captain's crosses looked like the hosts's best bet for a goal during a dour first period, but Mario Mandzukic repeatedly struggled to meet his team-mate's deliveries in the box. They soon paid for their casual start as Scotland stunned the Stadion Maksimir and took an unlikely lead.

Real Madrid offerd 125 million euros for Neymar Before he Signed with Barcelona

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