Photos of Valeria Lukyanova before and after plastic surgery

Photos of Valeria Lukyanova taken 8-10 years ago.

Girl next door...Valeria Lukyanova before plastic surgery

Valeria Lukyanova...naturally beautiful

Valeria Lukyanova...naturally beautiful

Valeria Lukyanova is a normal size woman before she got the Barbie proportions.

Meet Valeria Lukyanova, 27, famous internet celebrity in Russia, desperately (or successfully) erasing herself during last 7 years to be like someone else. She was born on August 23, 1985.

Valeria Lukyanova's doll-like features and looks have left critics speculating on the authenticity of her claims. Her highly unusual plastic face and body proportions have also sparked concerns and questions as to how she managed to get that sweeping Barbie look.

The Ukrainian has reportedly undergone plastic surgery as well as used everyday cosmetics to transform herself into a real-life Barbie. In a spoof video released in Jezebel.com, an animated Valeria is shown going to a plastic surgeon's office to attain her figure, and the flawless complexion is the result of putty.

Here are some photos that Valeria Lukyanova taken before she becoming a real-life Barbie:

It’s quite apparent that Valeria Lukyanova has undergone plastic surgery and some major cosmetic transformation to look this smooth and glossy.

Valeria Lukyanova looks like a regular pretty girl-next-door in this photo.

Valeria Lukyanova before plastic surgery

Valeria Lukyanova is a normal size woman before she got the Barbie proportions

In 2003, researchers found that if Barbie were a life-size woman, her measurements would be 32-17-28. Dr. Athony LaBruna, the director of Manhattan Plastic Surgery explained in detail as to what all needs to be done to transform a living human body to look like a plastic Barbie doll.

LaBruna speaking at ABC’s Good Morning America’s segment Tuesday said, “A women needs to get breast enhancements to be a 38DD and cut some ribs out" to get an 18" waist, make the hips wider and change her face. Of course, the woman would have to go blonde like Barbie.”

Valeria Lukyanova’s before and after make-up looks:

Valeria Lukyanova's plastic appearance is what stuns the critics.

Valeria Lukyanova looks like the replica of a barbie doll. She boasts those same angelic features, enviable hour-glass figure with a tiny waist, icy-blue eyes, huge derriere and ample bosom.

Valeria Lukyanova dresses up exactly like the famous doll with glossy bow lips and heavy eye make-up, posing in scanty outfits.

Valeria Lukyanova's entire appearance clearly looks unnatural and fake.

Valeria Lukyanova claims it’s natural and she has never gone under the knife to attain them.

Valeria Lukyanova, the Russian Barbie

April 23, 2012
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Lukyanova Valeria, a young Russian woman of 21 years old, is the new Internet sensation to be listed as the new Barbie, a trend that 16 years old Dakota Rose opened a few months ago. (See article)

The image of this young woman has a beauty almost artificial; for that reason she has been compared to the Mattel doll.

Many people suspect that the photos have been retouched with Photoshop to give little credence to the particular beauty of Valeria.

But the image that has sparked controversy is one where the young Russian girl shows her “wasp waist”, questioning her weight, being too thin for many.

'Living Doll' Valeria Lukyanova Turns Internet Sensation, Stunning Images of the Ukrainian

Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova, the real life Barbie who had claimed on her blog to be the most famed woman on the Russian-language internet, is getting to be known globally.

With more than 4,000 followers on her Facebook page, and her YouTube channel, Amatue, she has already crossed 1.5 million video views. She hit the spotlight with her icy-blue eyes, doll-like features, long blonde hair and sleek body which make her look like a real-life Barbie. The 21- year-old reveals the secret of her fitness in a series of video blogs in Amatue 21.

"I am engaged in spiritual practices and meditation. I do not need meat, I eat only fruits...and my ultimate goal is to be powered only by solar energy," Valeria claims.

The reaction to her "beauty" has been mixed. While some are head-over-heels over her looks, some feel she is a total fake.

"Come to New Zealand and marry me," Clinton Slack said on her Facebook page.

"I'll marry you right where you are," Grama Adrian counter-attacked the proposal.

Her still expression with no-smile has gained dislikes too.

"u dont even look real... r u an alien? dont get me wrong, yeah ur pretty and all but like unnaturally," Liz Geraldes said.

"In all of her pictures she never smiles or shows her teeth???????? Could her teeth be imperfect for Barbie?" Cindy Corrente said.

The Ukrainian has reportedly undergone plastic surgery as well as used everyday cosmetics to transform herself into a real-life Barbie. In a spoof video released in Jezebel.com, an animated Valeria is shown going to a plastic surgeon's office to attain her figure, and the flawless complexion is the result of putty.

This obsession to turn like a doll is not the first. A 15-year-old, Venus Angelic, as she is known online, had gained much popularity for her YouTube tutorials on how to look like a living doll.

Nonetheless Lukyanova has grabbed the world's eyeballs. Checkout more images of the "Barbie Girl".

Valeria Lukyanova

Valeria Lukyanova

Valeria Lukyanova

Valeria Lukyanova

Valeria Lukyanova

Valeria Lukyanova claims to be a real-life Barbie doll.

Valeria Lukyanova has reportedly undergone several surgeries to get her perfectly carved figure, and many believe Photoshop has been used to alter her photos. While actually achieving Barbie dimensions is impossible, Valeria Lukyanova comes as close as it gets.

Meet Valeria Lukyanova, the real-life Barbie doll

Ever wanted to see what a Barbie doll come-to-life would look like? Twenty-one year-old Ukrainian woman Valeria Lukyanova may the closest anyone has ever come - especially because she specifically (ahem) dolls herself up to resemble the plastic toy and poses in a way that is so uncanny she looks fake.

On her website, she claims to be the most famous woman on the Russian-language internet. There is also one of those fake animated reenactment videos posted that purports to show how she came to look like this.

It has commenters expressing widely varied opinions, from "Am I the only one that think she looks like Paris Hilton???" and "I think Morgan Fairchild beat her to it a long time ago." to "Looks very high maintenance. Almost gold diggish. No thank you."

On her Facebook page, there are pictures like the one directly below that show her when she isn't trying to hard to look like a Barbie doll - and we think she looks a lot better that way. What do you think, readers?

Cazorla: "Barça is the best team at the level footballing"

Santi Cazorla has said that before the final, and against FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, the team has to "make a last effort to achieve the goal."

"Hopefully we can finish our best, because we are in the final two games and very difficult to" international commented in reference to clashes with Barça and rojiblancos.

Although the Málaga depends upon himself to qualify for the Champions League, Cazorla has acknowledged that the last three league games "very complicated" and has therefore called for to go "party party" and "without looking at others' because now "is a very difficult game."

"Barcelona are the best team there at the level footballing the field and much more," added Cazorla, although he remembered what happened against Real Madrid, "we have the example of the Bernabéu, which stood up."

Despite fewer options for Barcelona in La Liga, said it "will always win out" and also "has players accustomed to victory."

Cazorla, however, has said he is wary of Barcelona, "it looked at a complicated time and goes to the field of Rayo and win that way", with a clear 0-7.

Therefore considers that the key to get something positive "is to be perfect in every way" because "players are destabilizing in all lines", and "you have to have that put them, because they are not going to forgive" .

About the rivals for the Champions League, Valencia, Levante, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, said that "they will be there until the end" and stressed that the Levantine team "is doing well" and Atlético "you have to play there," so that "we must take account of them all" (via SPORT)

Guardiola: “The transition has been impeccable”

Guardiola praised the way the Club handled the transition of managers. He also said that Tito is “very enthusiastic about the upcoming challenge”.

The manager explained that Barça’s last three La Liga matches will serve as preparation for the Cup final against Athletic Club.



Pep Guardiola reminded the press room that he has eight more press conferences, not counting today’s, as Barça’s head manager. The Barça boss used this Tuesday’s press conference to talk about the match against Málaga, how the team will prepare for the remaining matches of the season, and obviously, his departure. “The Club has handled the transition impeccably. Tito is very enthusiastic about the upcoming challenge,” said the Barça manager.

After last week’s announcement that Tito Vilanova will take over the Barça helm next season, Guardiola said: “my relationship with him hasn’t changed at all. We’re following our usual process and I’m by his side. I want Tito to know that I’ll be close to him.” At the same time, the manager said he’s worn down because of “the day to day [work] with the team, winning so many titles.” On his farewell at the Camp Nou - Barça’s next two games will be at home- Guardiola said: “I’ve always believed that things should be done naturally, that’s how we’ll do it.”

On the other hand, with the Liga out of reach, Guardiola recognized that Barça’s three remaining matches in the domestic competition will serve to prepare the team for the Cup final. “Each game and each training session is done in preparation for the Cup final. Everything is focused on that. Against Rayo the players proved that they’re eager,” he said. Guardiola went on to say that “I’m mentally prepared for the Cup final. It’s this month’s objective.”

Guardiola added, “we cannot play poorly in our next three matches and then go on to the final.” The manager also said that “Pinto will play” in the last three La Liga games and that he doesn’t want his players to obsess about Leo Messi’s fight for the Pichichi award. “We just have to play well and attack as best we can. We’re playing against good opponents, football will do the rest.” When asked if he would give Messi the Ballon d’Or again, the manager said “he’s done a brutal job this year” and, therefore, the Argentine’s merits “are evident.”

Guardiola's future

Pep Guardiola indicated that he does not know what the future holds for him after June 30. “I’m going to go home and I have no idea what my goal will be for the future. I don’t know,” he admitted. He also said that he doesn’t know if he’ll manage FC Barcelona again. (via FCBarcelona.com)

Alexis to miss the Barça-Málaga match

The medical tests that Alexis underwent this afternoon confirm that the player will miss tomorrow’s match.

Piqué, after resting for a week, is recovering well from the knock he received in last week’s match, but will not play against Málaga tomorrow.

Valdés, who was with fever this Monday, returned to training this afternoon.

Alexis Sánchez will not feature in Barça’s team against Málaga this Wednesday. This afternoon the player underwent control tests to evaluate the hematoma caused by the contusion on his left thigh. The results confirm that the player will not be able to play in tomorrow’s match, according to the Club’s Medical Services.

Gerard Piqué will also miss tomorrow’s match. The player’s recovery is very favourable after a week of rest. Piqué returned to training, albeit apart for the group, this Wednesday. He’ll miss the match against Málaga and his recovery will mark his availability against Espanyol this weekend.

The keeper Víctor Valdés, who was with fever on Monday, trained with the rest of the team this Tuesday. Bartra, Tello and Montoya also trained with FC Barcelona’s first team.

Jessica Sanchez to Sing the Philippine National Anthem in Manny Pacquiao Boxing Fight

Jessica Sanchez to Sing the Philippine National Anthem in Manny Pacquiao Boxing Fight

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8-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao eyes American Idol Season 11 MexiPinay contender Jessica Sanchez to sing "Lupang Hinirang" in one of his future fights.

Pacquiao recently praised the Filipino-Mexican-American singer, who is now among the top 5 finalists in the current season of "American Idol."

In an interview with ABS-CBNNews.com, the Saranggani Congressman said he is praying for Sanchez, and he believes she can win the whole competition.

"Jessica, good luck and we're praying for you. Sana manalo ka. No, hindi sana. I declare that you're gonna win in Jesus' name," he said.

Those who have sung the Philippine National Anthem in Pacquiao's previous fights include Charice, Maria Aragon, Sarah Geronimo, Lani Misalucha, Christian Bautista, Kyla, Jennifer Bautista, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Maricar Garcia, and Arnel Pineda.

In his June 9 fight against Timothy Bradley, Pacquiao chose Kirby Asunto, a Filipina-New Yorker, to sing the national anthem.

Anne Curtis Covers COSMOPOLITAN Magazine May 2012 Issue

Anne Curtis Covers COSMOPOLITAN Magazine May 2012 Issue

Philippines' brightest star Anne Curtis graces the cover of the 15th anniversary issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines Magazine this month of May.

Just like Cosmo, Anne is also celebrating her 15 years in the show business. And with that, Anne shares her secret to her slow but sure climb to stardom.

This special Cosmo 15th anniversary issue also features interesting articles like "15 Man on Fire," "15 Hottest Hunks," "15 Pinay Beauty Woes, Fixed," "15 Most Shocking Confessions Ever," "Top 15 Sex Q&As" and "15 Risks Every Cosmo Girl Should Take."

Cosmopolitan Philippines May 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

‘House,’ ‘Being Human,’ & ‘Touched by an Angel’ this May on beTV

‘House,’ ‘Being Human,’ & ‘Touched by an Angel’ this May on beTV

Hang out with your favorite TV series characters as they face brand new tests in beTV's (formerly AXN Beyond) line-up of shows this May!

Join Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), a misanthropic, controversial doctor, and his elite team of experts unravel diagnostic mysteries in order to save lives in medical drama, HOUSE. This eighth and final season of the multi-awarded series begins with House serving out a prison sentence. When a medical emergency ends his sentence early, he quickly discovers that in his absence, the landscape and hierarchy of the Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital has changed. Upon his return, he is obliged to submit to an unexpected new chain of command and deal with personnel changes to his team. Catch this new season on Tuesdays, beginning May 8, 2012 at 10:55 PM, first and exclusively on beTV.




Temptations abound in the second series of BEING HUMAN, a supernatural drama about Aidan (Sam Witwer), a vampire; Sally (Meaghan Rath), a ghost; and Josh (Sam Huntington), a werewolf. Leading a normal life and blending in with ordinary humans became harder as they finally give in to their temptations resulting in grievous consequences. Aidan tries to steer a leaderless group of vampires in Boston while resisting his deadlier vampire instincts as he finds himself tempted and tormented by a figure from his past. Sally must face the consequences of missing her door to the afterlife and continues to navigate life on earth as a ghost. Josh (Kristen Hager) searches for a cure for his condition while struggling to maintain his relationship with Nora and trying to build a future for himself beyond simply being a monster. Don't miss the season premiere on May 11, 2012, airing Fridays at 11:45 PM, first and exclusively on beTV.

Be inspired once again by the seventh season of the popular drama TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, which features several angels sent to Earth as 'case workers' to offer support and inspiration to those in need of aid, love, hope, and redemption. In this season, assisted by her warm-hearted supervisor Tess (Della Reese), heavenly case worker Monica (Roma Downey) persists to rescue and redeem lost souls. Among the many cases they work on include intervening when a young couple expecting their first baby is threatened by the Devil; helping a woman whose teenage son is mistakenly charged with killing another teenager; and helping a young orphaned boy with a heart defect find a new mother. Follow the series starting on May 8, weeknights, at 6:40 PM on beTV.




Catch up with your favourite shows and characters, and unwind with beTV (formerly AXN Beyond) this May: SkyCable (Channel 35), Dream Satellite (Channel 36) and Cignal Digital TV (Channel 37).

Clarisse Marie Obia Wins Miss Teen Universe 2012 1st Runner-up

Clarisse Marie Obia Wins Miss Teen Universe 2012 1st Runner-up

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Clarisse Marie Obia from Biñan, Laguna, the Philippines' representative to the Miss Teen Universe 2012 pageant was crowned first runner-up in the coronation night held at the Hall of the Ruben Dario National Theater in Managua, Nicaragua on April 30.

Obia, a 5'6" 19-year-old student from Lyceum of the Philippines University, was chosen by the Bb. Unibersidad organization to represent the country after earning a top ten spot in its inaugural pageant last year.



Meanwhile, Sasha Nikyta Kam from Panama emerged as the 2012 Teen Universe grand winner besting other Top 13 finalists including the Philippines.

Myrtle Sarrosa’s Cosplay Supporters Converge Like ‘The Avengers’

Myrtle Sarrosa’s Cosplay Supporters Converge Like ‘The Avengers’

Dressed in their costumes, Myrtle Sarrosa's fellow cosplayers, friends and fans seemed like the "Avengers" when they converged outside of the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) House.

They showed their support for the #3 most popular cosplayer in the country next to Alodia Gosengfiao and her sister Ashley. Myrtle's fan page has reached over 200 thousand already just a week after entering the house. With placards that read "Let's save our Cosplay Princess!", they went on full force to campaign for their PBB favorite. For them, this young lady deserves to stay inside the house. "We love Myrtle! We watch PBB Teen Edition everyday because of her," said one of the cosplayers.





She comes from a good family in Iloilo and is currently an Accounting student at UP Visayas. Intelligent and fun-loving, she's also a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) President who can balance her academics and extra-curriculars quite well. According to her family and friends, Myrtle is a breath of fresh air – kind and sweet to everyone around her. Joining PBB was something her parents didn't support at first. Being a responsible lady, her parents were convinced when their daughter promised them that she will not let anything get in the way of her studies.

Looking like Erich Gonzales, male celebrities have been vocal about their admiration for Myrtle's morena beauty and wish to meet her after her PBB stint. A lot are still hoping that she remains to be in the PBB House.

To save Myrtle, text BB(space)MYRTLE to 2331 (for Globe, TM and Sun) and 231 (for SMART) subscribers. Online voting is also possible via vote cards , go to www.pinoybigbrother.com.

Richard Gutierrez "Pinoy Adventures" Premieres May 13 on GMA-7 Sunday Grande

Richard Gutierrez "Pinoy Adventures" Premieres May 13 on GMA-7 Sunday Grande

Richard Gutierrez goes down and dirty as he climbs steep mountains, braves the deep seas, explores hidden caves and unearths buried stories for the newest GMA-7 travel adventure show called, "Pinoy Adventures."

"Pinoy Adventures" is a weekly 30-minute program that will scour the country to find unknown paradise, forgotten relics, taboo ways of life, cultural treasures and lost traditions. Each episode promises a lot of thrilling experiences and profound journeys.

"Pinoy Adventures" premieres on May 13, 8:30 p.m., on GMA-7 Sunday Grande time slot.

Pinoy Adventures - Teaser:

[Ex player] Koeman: "No wonder Pep's farewell"

"I would have done the same if he had won so many titles," said the Dutchman.

Ronald Koeman, current coach of Feyenoord and teammate Guardiola in the Dream Team at the time of player both in the Netherlands has said that "the progress of Pep (late season) is a penalty for Barça, but all comes to an end. "

The 'hero of Wembley' added that "I was not surprised to announce his farewell. I have done the same if he had won so many titles. I know he has never looked like Ferguson's Manchester United (version azulgrana ) ", referring to the longevity of Alex go on the bench of the 'red imp', where he has since 1986. According to Koeman, "it is difficult for a coach to find the right time to decide to quit, and I think Pep has found."

In Brazil dream of Guardiola as national team coach

The country of 'jogo bonito' dreams Guardiola as coach for the World-2014.
Different campaigns on Twitter and Facebook reflect the passion that awakens the Barça coach.

Since Pep Guardiola announced that Barça seguiríaen the bench next season, the successful coach is the raffle. A Pep deals have rained Italy and England, and now Brazil has also jumped on the bandwagon: the influential sports daily Lance! 'has initiated a macro-campaign for the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) as fiche as coach 'canarinho' for the World-2014.

After the farewell news conference of Pep, the country's leading sports daily front-page headline: "Open your eyes, CBF". The fans responded en masse through the online edition of the newspaper (LanceNet) adding to the request.

For Brazilians, Pep Guardiola could return to the 'Seleçao' spirit of play and attractive football and have always spectacular sense. After his last two failures in the South Africa World Cup-2010 and America-2011, where it went from room in the country of 'jogo bonito' it has opened an avenue of hope to achieve his dream of winning his sixth World Cup and also at home.

On the other hand, parallel to the initial campaign launched by 'Lance!' Internet and especially through social networks has created a strong current in favor of Pep takes over the Brazilian national team, replacing Mano Menezes criticized, as proposed by Racana not like football. And with the confirmation of the output of Barça coach, has created a profile on Facebook, "Guardiola to selection" which has more followers every day. The label on Twitter # guardiolanaselecao as is 'trending topic' in Brazil. (via MD)

The dismissal of Pep in Barça-Espanyol

Guardiola close his cycle at the Stadium against Espanyol, another incentive to not miss the appointment.

The timing would have it the last game of Josep Guardiola at the Camp Nou, in his first stint as coach of Barça, is a luxury: the Catalan derby against Espanyol on Saturday 5 May at 21.00. For the cocktail dress, a referee to rise to the occasion, Fernando Teixeira Vitienes.

Fernando, the eldest of the Teixeira saga was the one that upset the blaugrana on the Getafe match, if not pointed out to them a penalty and a goal annulled for offside in injury time and with 1-0 for the hosts. Also, is the braid that José Mourinho waited in the bowels of the Camp Nou at the end of the quarter-finals of the Cup Reu against Real Madrid which ended 2-2. 'Mou have you said it was "a scoundrel" and liked "fuck professionals."

There are aspects less rugged but equally morbid grace the game. The derby between Barça and Espanyol have recovered much of their rivalry in recent years. The balance between Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino at the Camp Nou this year is two wins for Santpedor (1-0 and 2-0) and one for the Santa Fe (1-2), and two draws and two Pep wins in Cornella-El Prat.

For the parrots were especially stung 1-5 of la Liga 2010-11, but in this championship took his revenge with a 1-1, controversy included: Turienzo Alvarez said not a penalty at the hands of Raúl Rodríguez in the discount.

No doubt those two points would have done well to Barça in the struggle for chaining a fourth title. A title that, depending on what happens in tomorrow's games (Barça, Málaga and Athletic Club - Real Madrid) may be awarded mathematically. Likewise, blanquiazules can get to the Stadium with no chance of qualifying for the Europa League next.

In any case, Barça-Espanyol seems a good match for Josep Guardiola last occupies the bench of the Camp Nou as a local technician, at least for now. Also, for the blaugrana fans come in droves to honor the coach and players after an intense season, which still remains to be played the final of the Copa del Rey and to close a period of legend.

The club intends to develop a tribute

Josep Guardiola knows that is not in favor of grand events, particularly when there are still games and titles on the line and the center of the tribute he is. But the reality of the calendar indicates that the derby on Saturday is the last opportunity for the Camp Nou to dismiss Pep and thank the team's success the past four years. Therefore, in Barça are considering the formula to give a tribute Guardiola sense and in line with what he has achieved for the institution but without disturbing the concentration of the team. For all, the best tribute is to win the derby against Espanyol and this is the main objective. With tomorrow's match against Málaga at stake in the club are managing time, aware that on Wednesday the stands will be a spontaneous tribute to Pep in the form of banners and chants. But that does not prevent the entity wishes to act more institutional channel where you can capture the appreciation of FC Barcelona. Of course, everything must be discussed and agreed with the coach and these are in 'can Barça'. (via SPORT)

[Ex player] Bonano: "Guardiola will return to Barça"

The Argentine goalkeeper believes that Tito ensures the continuity of the model but know that Pep will closely tied to FC Barcelona.

Roberto Bonano has no doubt that Guardiola FC Barcelona will return sooner or later. "In the future I think Pep will return to Barcelona. I do not know what role, perhaps I see it as an office manager, general manager, manager, perhaps as president, "they said in the program 'Mas Esports' COM Radio.

The ex Barça goalkeeper Pep defined as a "role model" and "an exceptional coach" and tried to reassure the fans to the succession of Guardiola.

"It is difficult to assume the post Guardiola, but his successor will continue the project. It is always dramatic and traumatic post Guardiola but we must trust. The fan should not worry why there is a strong philosophy, "he said.

In addition, Sticking, "Guardiola has set a cycle. It's over a cycle, the cycle empazará Guardiola and another. "

On the election by Tito Bonano said he was surprised because I thought "that the working group was to go with Pep." (via SPORT)

Van Bommel's departure reinforces the offensive of Milan by Keita

Keita's name still sounds hard on the environment 'Rossoneri' and, especially, after the departure of Van Bommel.

Mark Van Bommel will leave Milan at the end of the season to return to Dutch football, as the Italian press reports.

The midfielder will sign an annual contract with his team life, PSV Eindhoven, to live at home the last years of his career.

At 35, Van Bommel will not renew with the whole 'Rossoneri' and these are becoming increasingly clear that Keita is the ideal candidate to fill its low in the squad.
Interest in the Mali midfielder is not new but with a hole in the template and, Galliani will press to convince the azulgrana. (via SPORT)

Barça have 'controlled' to Van Persie

The top scorer in the Premier out of contract in 2013.

If the option is not viable Llorente, both sporting and economically, FC Barcelona is working in parallel in any other form of elite: the Dutchman Robin van Persie, the top scorer in the Premier League.

Wenger's pupil, who joined the London team in the 2004-2005 season, has the same profile as Llorente, as it is not a striker born. In fact, both in the Netherlands (played three years in the Feneyoord) in its selection, as for many seasons at Arsenal, has played down the right to wrong foot, being left handed.

He has been in recent years when their coach has been used more as nine, yes, with total freedom of movement. About to turn 29 years old (in August), out of contract in June 2013, making it one of the most desired players from across Europe. Arsenal will have no choice but to listen to offers for him if he will not run out of anything within a year. And this fact makes their transfer price is affordable for big clubs in Europe.

Van Persie has refused to renew yet, knowing that he has the upper hand and the possibility of signing the last big contract of his life with a computer can aspire to win titles, something that has not been done in the 'Emirates '.

Van Persie really like the technical secretariat of FC Barcelona for its versatility, high technical level, speed and experience. His friendship with Cesc Fàbregas could bring him to the Camp Nou this option if it wins the whole of Llorente.

Barca fichará a central defender. It is one of the priorities of the technical squad. And the steps to hire long ago they occurred. Thiago Silva, as in all the signings, has been probed by FC Barcelona and the Brazilian player has given his approval to the operation. Want to come to Camp Nou.

It is very probable that Milan put a thousand fault for not getting rid of one of the few young players you have in your template. In favor of Barça play the Lombard entity still has to pay a share of the signing of Ibrahimovic, which could bring down significantly the recruitment of young central defender.

In the offices of the club azulgrana are designing the strategy for the immediate future, given the age of two power holders at the moment, Puyol and Mascherano. Thiago Silva is considered the most promising center of Europe at the moment. Their representatives are familiar with the interest of Barça. (via SPORT)

Guardiola 150 games in the league meet on Wednesday against Málaga

Wednesday's match against Málaga at the Camp Nou, the first of the last three remaining to complete la Liga, shall be 150 coach who runs the competition from the first team.

Throughout these still 149 games in the regular competition, FC Barcelona 76.5% of total wins and only 7.4% of losses.

In the Camp Nou against Málaga is where Josep Guardiola will reach the 150 games in the league since he took over the bench the first team of FC Barcelona. One thing to remember more of the many Santpedor than on a bright stage will be completed by the end of the season. In the specific case of the regular competition, Guardiola added a total of 152 commitments, remain ahead of games against Malaga, Espanyol and Betis.

Guardiola ends his time as Barca coach at the fourth position of the more coaches league games club history, behind only Johan Cruyff (306), Marinus Michels (204), and Frank Rijkaard (190). A competition, la Liga, that the club has risen in three of the last four seasons, three with many points (87, 99 and 96). Throughout these still 149 games in the regular competition, the numbers of first team have been spectacular.

And is that Guardiola FC Barcelona, taking into account the 149 games played so far, amounts to some spectacular rates: 76.5% of wins, draws 16.1% and only 7.4% of losses. The figures in terms of goals are also printing: 402 for, for only 106 against. In short, some statistics that place it very highly compared to the Cruyff, Michels and Rijkaard. Only in the number of wins, for example, have a percentage of 59.8%, 51.4% and 59% respectively. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

These would be the data of the three other technical, more in detail:

Johan Cruyff: winning 59.8%, 22.5% and 17.6 draws defeats.

Marinus Michels: 51.4% of wins, draws and 25.5 to 23% of losses.

Frank Rijkaard: 59% of wins, draws 23.6% and 17.3% of losses.

[Youth] A Barça - Malaga against youth unemployment

The Foundation will carry out various actions of visibility on youth unemployment in the pre-Barça - Malaga.

The initiative is part of the collaboration agreement with Caritas.

Coinciding with the game Barça - Málaga on Wednesday, the FC Barcelona Foundation will carry out various actions of visibility in the Camp Nou for the fight against youth unemployment. A few weeks ago the Foundation and Cáritas had a collaboration agreement to work on this line, through which 50 young unemployed held internships at FC Barcelona.

In order to give visibility to this social problem, the 'speaker' of the Camp Nou, Manel Vich, make mention of the Club's involvement with the cause and give way to a video produced by Cáritas awareness that will be displayed in the stadium scoreboards.

The Foundation also invited to watch the game at 50 young people, the result of the agreement, undertake internships in the Club. On stage at Camp Nou will also be the Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona, Lluís Martínez Sistach, the Episcopal Delegate of Cáritas, Salvador Bacardit, and the director of Cáritas, Jordi Roglà. (via FCBarcelona.cat)

Valdés to equal Ramallets’ five Zamoras

The Barça stopper is heading for his fifth Zamora Trophy, which would equal the tally of club legend Antoni Ramallets.

Valdés would also become the first person to win four consecutive awards for the best goalkeeping record in La Liga.

If, as seems likely, Pinto plays in the three remaining league fixtures, Víctor Valdés will collect his fifth Zamora Trophy for the best goalkeeping record in Spain. It would also be his fourth consecutive title, and would equal the record of FC Barcelona legend Antoni Ramallets, who won the accolade in each of the 1951/52, 1955/56, 1956/57, 1958/59 and 1959/60 seasons. As Guardiola has hinted, Pinto will probably play all the team’s last league games. “I need to give some minutes to the goalkeeper who has taken us into three cup finals in the last four years” he said.

“Records are there to be broken”, said Ramallets in issue 43 of Barça Magazine in October 2010, an article in which he and Valdés shared anecdotes and impressions. “Whenever I have met Antoni, he has always made it clear that he has faith in me. Ever since the start. He trusted me, and I am grateful to him for that. It has been a luxury and a privilege to have always been able to count on such support” said the current Barcelona number one.

Valdés has let in 26 goals in 34 league matches to date, a coefficient of 0.76 goals a game. He is followed by Casillas, with an average of 0.86. Even if the Real Madrid keeper gets three clean sheets in his last three games, Valdés would still have a better record and so it is just a case of waiting until the end of the season before he is confirmed as the winner.

Having grown up through the club youth system, Valdés first won the Zamora in the 2004/05 season, when Rijkaard was still manager. Under Guardiola, the keeper from l’Hospitalet has added four further titles, in consecutive years (2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11 and 2011/12), something nobody has ever done before. The nearest anybody came was Arconada, who won the award three times with Real Sociedad in the early eighties.

Pinto commented at his Tuesday press conference that “individual honours are recognition for the work of the whole squad … He is the goalkeeper who most deserves it.” (via FCBarcelona.com)

The 18 Zamora winners for Barça

Velasco (1948)
Ramallets (1952, 56, 57, 59 and 60)
Pesudo (1966)
Sadurní (1969, 75 and 75)
Reina (1973)
Artola (1978)
Urruti (1984)
Zubizarreta (1987)
Valdés (2005, 09, 10 and 11)

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Drogba is free and offers style Larsson

The crack of Chelsea wants to end his career at Camp Nou and would be willing to negotiate economically.

The only thing that is uncompromising is he wants a two-year contract, but is willing to sign a '1 +1'.

Didier Drogba's environment has been sent to Andoni Zubizarreta and Barça would be willing to be the new Henrik Larsson. The crack of Chelsea wants to end his career at Camp Nou and would be willing to negotiate economically. The only thing that is uncompromising is he wants a two-year contract, although as blindly believe susposibilidades is willing to sign a '1 +1' with a performance clause in the first year through its agent Tierno Gaye Seydi.

Didier has full confidence in their chances though with 34 years of age. Unless the illness he suffered in this early season (had malaria) the Ivory Coast international is in an enviable physical shape and his power is great finisher. He is a man like no other area and was vital in removing the Barça to foot of the Chelsea in the semis of the Champions.

Drogba confessed to a journalist friend who went to Barcelona for the semis of Champions that was impressive Nou Camp, who would love to play alongside Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta.

So far Chelsea has not commented on its continuity and only has a very interesting financial offer from Nicolas Anelka to go play in China's club Shanghai Shenhua.

The option of having a 'killer' of the institution Drogba is to be considered. A profile and does not exist in the current squad.

The Welsh alternative to await the time

Jordi Alba agrees to renew for Valencia, but MD and reported that renewal is a trick. The left back 'che' is aware of interest of Barcelona and also knows that the first name on the list azulgrana for his position is the Welshman Gareth Bale. So Alba will have no problem in continuing in Valencia because it would have a clause that would allow him to go Barça without a transfer exorbitant.

Continues to send signals to finish culé

Gareth Bale week does not pass without sending a message. The Tottenham left-back said Sunday it will leave the London club "if it gets into Champions". It is clear that Bale throws Barça. So Sandro confessed, companion of the Spurs recently, and Bale himself by saying it would be "a dream" that Barça was after him. Also in the Nou Camp like the Welsh. The problem is its price.

Will think more than anyone to leave Bilbao

The priority of the Barça technical reinforcements crack goes through a defensive profile, with Thiago Silva and Javi Martínez at the top of the list. Targeted names, if anyone will think twice to leave his current club that's Javi Martinez, even to come Barça. With a big contract, Athletic and exciting sporting project brought to the San Mamés Navarre will be expensive. (via MD)

Torres and Van Persie dreams of Barça

Cracks like Torres or Van Persie happy to come azulgrana equipment.
With Pep or with Tito, the hook is now the Camp Nou is unmatched.

Barça is coming a new, as yet different. Pep Guardiola will leave the team with worldwide prestige that goes far beyond its 13 degrees and is about to take over his close collaborator Tito Vilanova. This year will not fall or la Liga or the Champions League, but this team captivates like no other in the world. And that power of attraction also affects top-level professionals, such as Fernando Torres and Robin van Persie. Any of them would be happy to wear at the azulgrana in the football project with more punch in the world. And Barça knows it.

In the situation of the Dutch forward has been reporting MD. Arsenal captain, top scorer in the Premier League, has for months without renewing a contract that takes away just one year of operation. That makes it a market opportunity. Friend of Cesc Fabregas, we would be happy to return to play with him and that Barça move tab.

The forward of Chelsea, who beat Barça in the Champions League, also has friends in the Camp Nou. And the way he spoke of Barça seconds after deleting it confirms what level is the degree of admiration culé.

Wenger brings Podolski and he assimilates his escape

According to the initial plan, the lead is not, today, to reinforce the priority line for the club, but the market sometimes gets in the window a great opportunity that would be foolish not to value. Robin van Persie is in a contractual situation so special that it almost becomes a bargain. The top scorer in the Premier League with 28 goals out of contract with Arsenal in 2013, so that is about to enter its final season. The club 'gunner' has failed in its attempts to extend the contract for Van Persie, who now gives long under the guise of the Euro. If Arsenal do not want to see how Van Persie free will in a few months, the opportunity to profit is to pass it this summer, with the handicap that he could not do it the way 'gunner', ie, asking for a morterada. Coach, Arsène Wenger, has already hedged its bets. Yesterday Cologne Arsenal accepted wholesale from Lukas Podolski, a former Bayern forward, for about 13 million euros. Van Persie can not ask for much more.

No one spoke so well of a Barça played

Fernando Torres is recovering a goal and enthusiasm to play the Euro due to its season finale, endorsed with his latest hat trick. This whole course and a crack appeared in disgrace. After his high level in Liverpool, in January 2011 put Chelsea 58 million euros to sign him until 2016. But be that for whatever reason, did not fit. Now, many times from the bench, is giving and scoring goals that have helped Chelsea to be in the Champions League final. Achieved while Barça settled in the European tournament and still at the Camp Nou, released this: "Barça is ahead of all but the best does not always win." No one spoke so well of a new rival eliminated. Further proof that, if for him, would love to play with friends, some of them as intimate as Iniesta. Athletic heart 'El Niño' never go to Real Madrid, but Barça. Recently, he had sold to Chelsea for 20 million euros. If Barça make a gesture, 'El Niño' help. (via MD)

[Barça B] The ostracism of Espinosa

The Talavera returned to training yesterday with the first team, but Eusebio still does not give ball at Barca B.

Javier Espinosa began the season excited about his new career at Barça B. From the juvenil, came to the Second Division with Rosell, Balliu and Gustavo. Of these, only Balliu is appearing regularly in the reserves after hatching in the first team.

Rosell and 'Guga' seem not to have to Eusebio Sacristán, since their participation is anecdotal. Not so for Javier Espinosa, with whom the coach has told Valladolid, although much less than expected. Moreover, in the latter half of season, his presence has even fallen. In the first 18 games he played a total of 587 minutes, while in the last 17 sum 365, a figure too low for a midfielder who fits perfectly in the Blaugrana game plan. Their presence is reduced to only 47 minutes in the last four games.

Eusebio and the footballer have spoken on occasion throughout the season, much more at first than in recent weeks. The coach always asked patience and keep working, even though the trust did not translate into minutes. Carmona and especially Riverola, have passed in front. Espinosa returned yesterday to train with the first team, something he has repeated several times this season, but his presence does not guarantee the greatest part of the eleven elected by Eusebio Sacristán. So much so that of Talavera de la Reina has started just nine of the 26 parties that participated in this season.

In addition, it has only finished two, so it has twice played the ninety minutes. And in both cases the result could not be better: the blaugrana thrashed 0-4 in Cartagena (September 4) and 1-4 in Alcoy (October 22). Of that ages ago. Other data exemplify how little account Eusebio: six of the 26 times he has played he has done less than ten minutes, while in another 17 it has less than 35 minutes. There are numbers to be happy, although Espinosa also under contract next season. Has been international sub 17 and sub 19 and from the first team to take care of it, although it does not translate into a greater presence at Barça B. (via SPORT)

Barça goes for Llorente

Barça could recover next figure of the striker who disappeared with the departure of Ibra. Llorente is the one.

The technical secretariat of FC Barcelona, ​​under the responsibility of Andoni Zubizarreta, is actively working, but with the utmost discretion in the way Fernando Llorente, center front of Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish team.

The nine rojiblanco, who turned 27 last February, has become part of the list of priorities to face Barça of next season, which are also included, primarily, a central and left back.

Interest in Llorente, which have also been interested different clubs in the Premier League and Real Madrid, it might seem a contradiction given that two seasons ago the club decided to dispense with a center forward like Ibrahimovic born for the benefit of Messi who went on to play since then what has been called "lying center forward."

The reason must be sought in what experts call "tactical changes", ie to improve or change a system that has worked very well but, over time, has quit or been known to be offset by opposing teams.

While it is true that Messi has never shown much capacity as the season scoring (65 goals so far in ten months of competition), for some time have found some problems in the Barça game that need needle and thread.

Messi has been playing more and more backward, starting the play almost as a creator more. It has been customary image of FC Barcelona without a single player in the central defenders of the opposing teams, but when Alexis has made this role between the lines.

The absence of a center forward in the old style, type Eto'o or Ibrahimovic, has caused much of the game on the wings is sterile, because of little or no focus from the lime used if there is nobody to finish, beyond arrivals from the second line, which has often been the norm in recent times in the game ofnsivo azulgrana.

The enormous difficulties that the club has had to overcome the defenses ultranzas Chelsea or Real Madrid in recent games has resulted from the technical direction of the first team has raised the need to sign a striker of some characteristics.

Llorente meets that profile. First, it is amazing with his head, a rare commodity in the current Barça does not dominate the air. Second, because there are few strikers like riojano able to fix as well to opposing defenses. His height and build often forces have to be marked up to two plants. Few players move so well in the area as Llorente. (via SPORT)