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Champions league Final FC Barcelona Vs Manchester United: My preview for The Offside

Scene #1: How it all starts

As a youth (or a child) you get lot of your affections by infection. You have those you look up to and so you inherit some of their own. That’s how I was Barcalized for example. But that was all shallow till 1992, the season where Barcelona’s dream team performed football symphonies and were deservedly crowned the kings of Europe.

Koeman was the hero of the closing night, Pep Guardiola was my own icon then, and still he is.

Scene #2: The lesson

May 18, 1994, sitting on the couch with some football seniors, and waiting to watch the game of the century between my favorite club and my all time favorite striker. Not a very comfortable situation for sure, but as a teenager you have a license to paint fantasies, so it was sorted out for me by hoping FC Barcelona win by a margin against AC Milan, which drives Marco Van Basten crazy so he decides to move to the Catalan club.

The Van Basten part was no doubt a long shot as it was highly unlikely (looking at it now). But the certainty was Barcelona’s victory. Even in the Italian city there was a belief that the game is destined to upset the Rossoneri. Make no mistake, they had one of the best squads ever known in world football (A team that can make an argument being better than THIS Barcelona), but the absentees where too many and too influential to ignore – that I didn’t really know by then, but I felt “The favorites” vibes showering the Catalans and ringing everywhere.

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Shakespeare attacks both Barcelona and Real Madrid in champions league semi final

My Match preview: Published on THE OFFSIDE/Barcelona  - Latest Edit

I'm here...Have no fear

I know you’re feeling sick

Of all the clasico games

Of people waving sticks

And bloggers calling names

Kindly, drop no tear

Don’t worry, have no fear

And welcome the one and only

Mr. William Shakespeare

Shakespeare shouts with anger:

“Can you stop being lame?!

Forget that name forever

Cool Shakes is now my name!”

Crowds applaud:

Shakes in the house!

Shakes in the house!

Lets tell the story

Of the Lion and the mouse

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Rubin Kazan-Fc Barcelona, Champions league coverage: More interviews from Kazan

We continue our coverage for the Group D Champions league match between Rubin Kazan and Barcelona. After the match records, The match Preview, and the first interview with Docent, We continue sharing the thoughts of Rubin Kazan fans. Marat Gilmutdinov from Kazan generously offered his time to provide us with his thoughts about the match.

1) Starting from last season, where were you during the Matches played between Rubin Kazan and Fc Barcelona? How can you describe that experience?

Didn't manage to get to Spain for the first game, watched it on TV, enjoyed the game, the result, the goals, especially the first one, which noone saw)

I was at the stadium for the home fixture, and trust me, it was beautiful, the stadium was 110% full even though the weather wasn't that good. Felt like seeing a big final.

2) Last season Rubin Kazan's performance changed the way the world see the club. What kind of effect that season left on Rubin Kazan as a club and fans?

I think you answered the question yourself. Sometimes such moments happen in football, when big clubs loose to a newcomer, but on the other hand, imagine what a boost this can give to a club like Rubin in Russia. That Champions League campaign has made a big difference in the way people look at the team and the club as a whole. Nothing is impossible.

3) What was the first impression you had when you knew that you will play Fc Barcelona once again this season?

To be honest, we wanted a new experience, and I have to admit that beating Barca two years in a row is very difficult for any team. But Barcelona is not the same this season, some slight changes have been made, and it will be great to see them in Kazan once again.

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Rubin Kazan-Fc Barcelona: An interview with a Kazan fan!

I am not the fan in your interview. Just so you know!

While journalists usually run after the stars seeking their "insightful" Cliche-like opinions, why not just sharing the spontaneous emotions and thoughts of unsung fans? I do believe it reflects more honesty. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did with Docent, the Kazan Fan:

Starting from last season, where were you during the Matches played between Rubin Kazan and Fc Barcelona? How can you describe that experience?

I was at home, sweet home, you know, watching the match online. And I can’t describe my experience, sorry man. Firstly, I’m not that kind of furious fans, I just like Rubin Kazan. Secondly, what experience we can talk about when watching online? Pls.

Last season Rubin Kazan’s performance changed the way people see the club. What kind of effect that season left on Rubin Kazan as a club and fans?

Huge effect, I can say. Club gained respect and attention, fans mob raised. Shortly. That’s my opinion.

What was the first impression you had when you knew that you will play Fc Barcelona once again this season?

Hmmm… Disappointment, as for me. We saw Rubin Kazan game with Spanish, German, Italian, Ukrainian and Israeli teams and want some variety!

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Barcelona-Inter Champions league semi final

When Beauty picks an ugly mask

I have always been a fan of Surrealism. But you rarely witnessed a situation that looks as surreal as the Semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter. This is not a game preview, as the guys –may- publish a game preview later. This is not about what went wrong and what was supposed to be right. It’s not about how Barcelona systematically screwed any chances they have to qualify. At the end of the day, when you concede 3 goals in Milano, you can’t demand any right to play the final. The team that reached the final deserves it. I congratulate them, and I hope they win it. Nothing against Bayern, really. But at least its fair for one man after all his sacrifices to achieve what seems to be as his childhood dream, now that his hair is all grey: Moratti. I remember how important it was for Barca to win the CL the first time since years, with Ronaldinho and Co. And I do think Inter fans have the right to taste that victorious flavor as well. Every generation of any club fans has to live that moment of magic.

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