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Confederations Cup set to open amid violent protests in Brazil

...the absence of competitive matches during the last two years.Fans are looking for salvation from Neymar, who signed with Barcelona in May. He will be wearing the No. 10 shirt for Brazil, a weighty burden considering it was worn by Pele.On Sunday...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2013-06-14/confederations-cup-s
Fernando Alonso thrills home fans at Spanish Grand Prix

BARCELONA, Spain - Fernando Alonso gave the home fans exactly the kind of daring and dominant drive they came to see. Keeping them celebrating...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2013-05-12/fernando-alonso-thri
Team USA returns to Barcelona to play exhibition games

BARCELONA, Spain - Forever in the Dream Team's...footsteps.The Americans are back in Barcelona, site of their greatest glory, the...advantage of, and I think this trip to Barcelona is going to be very big for us because...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/olympics/2012-07-20/team-usa-returns-barcelo
Overtime

...McElveen (70). SoccerNeymar finishes Barcelona dealNeymar completed his transfer to Barcelona on Monday in a deal that unites the Brazilian...club president Sandro Rosell after choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid.The 21-year-old jogged...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2013-06-03/overtime
Real Madrid upends rival Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain - Cristiano Ronaldo's late goal dealt Barcelona its first loss in 55 home games and put Real Madrid...42nd goal moments after Alexis Sanchez leveled for Barcelona.Madrid's 19th league game without a loss lifted...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2012-04-21/real-madrid-upends-r
Spaniards to meet in Barcelona final

BARCELONA, Spain - Six-time champion Rafael Nadal defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-4 Saturday to ease into the Barcelona Open final, where he will face fellow Spaniard David Ferrer for a fourth time.Nadal dominated from the start, winning...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2012-04-28/spaniards-meet-barce
Carlos Ruiz Zafon talks about writing, life and the ghosts of Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain -- Carlos Ruiz Zafon strides through the labyrinth of Barcelona's Gothic quarter, making his way with ease...The Shadow of the Wind," which is set in 1940s Barcelona. As he writes in the book, the plaza "is like...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2004/07/23/art_422974.shtml
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Barcelona bolsters legacy

...England --- The debate is over now. Barcelona is on the list of soccer's all-time...fourth overall."I feel privileged," Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said. "The way...the best I will ever see."Messi put Barcelona ahead to stay with his 53rd goal and...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2011-05-28/barcelona-bolsters-l
Nadal, Ferrer will face off in final at Barcelona Open

BARCELONA, Spain --- Rafael Nadal and fellow...second final in two weeks today at the Barcelona Open.Both cruised through their semifinals...Nadal won his 28th consecutive match in Barcelona, including five consecutive titles from...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2011-04-23/nadal-ferrer-will-fa
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Soccer star Beckham upset by deal to Barcelona

...would send the Manchester United star to Barcelona. Beckham was upset by the agreement...who is running for president of the Barcelona club, said the player's management...been used as a political pawn in the Barcelona presidential elections," SFX said...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/06/11/oth_378175.shtml
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