Barcelona’s Dani Alves Eats Banana Thrown At Him By Racist Fan During Match (Photos)

Dani Alves answered fans' attempts to taunt him during Barcelona's 3-2 victory over Villarreal… by enjoying a mid-match snack at the Estadio El Madrigal. ;-)

A Villarreal fan threw a banana at Dani Alves, and he ate it before taking his corner kick.

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Former Barcelona Manager Tito Vilanova Dies At 45

Tito Vilanova, the former Barcelona coach, has died aged 45 after a long battle with cancer.

Vilanova had a tumour removed from his throat in November 2011 before suffering a relapse in December 2012.

He stepped down as Barca boss last July to continue his treatment, with Gerardo Martino taking charge.

"FC Barcelona is in immense

Shock As FIFA Hits Barcelona With Lengthy Transfer Ban

Spanish champions, Barcelona, have been given a 14-month transfer ban by Fifa for breaking rules on signing international players under 18.

The Catalan club cannot buy or sell players until the summer of 2015, after the world governing body imposed a transfer ban for the next two windows.

They have also been fined 450,000 Swiss Francs (£305,000).

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been sanctioned by Fifa for the same breaches.

Barcelona is hoping to sign a new goalkeeper at the end of the season, with the long-serving Victor Valdes leaving the Nou Camp at

I Hope Barcelona Doesn’t Turn Neymar Into A Bodybuilder – Diego Maradona

According to a source, Diego Maradona has revealed that he is worried that Barcelona will try to turn Neymar into “a bodybuilder”.

There has already been great media focus on the Brazilian’s weight since his arrival at Camp Nou, with the 21-year-old having lost seven kilograms after an operation to have his tonsils removed.

Now Maradona is concerned that the Blaugrana’s coaching and medical teams might decide that their star summer signing needs to bulk up.

"Neymar delights me," the legendary Argentine told reporters. "He is a player that should be noted".

“He knows what to do with himself and that he

Manchester United Ready To Make Third Bid Of £35 Million For Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas

Manchester United will further test Barcelona’s resolve to keep Cesc Fabregas by increasing their bid to £35 million for the midfielder.

Having failed with initial offers of £25 million and £30 million, a third approach may finally lure the former Arsenal man to Old Trafford.

Despite public claims that Barcelona has no wish to sell, United has always felt they would get their man eventually as they expect the La  Liga champions to recoup some of the funds they used to sign Brazilian international Neymar for £48.6 million.

Manager David Moyes also appears to be encouraged that Fabregas is keen to make the move back to the Premier League, where he would reunite with his former Arsenal team mate Robin Van Persie.

The 26-year-old has remained silent throughout the last month as the bids have been lodged, evidently waiting to see how firmly Barcelona resists the increased offers.
That is being taken as a sign that he welcomes United’s