The story of Hanke, the only Czech at Barça. The defender from the 1950s is also the first and last player to wear the shirts of Barça and Slavia Prague.

This article tells the story of Jiří Hanke, the only Czech player in FC Barcelona's history. Hanke, who also played for Slavia Prague, had a career marked by World War II and the subsequent communist regime. He fled to Germany and eventually joined FC Barcelona in 1952, where he played for four seasons. His story is notable for his courage both on and off the pitch, and his journey from being a defender in Prague to a footballer in Barcelona.

Slavia Prague and FC Barcelona, over 100 years of history

This article highlights the historical relationship between Slavia Prague and FC Barcelona, starting from their first meeting in 1920. The article notes that their initial clash ended in a 3–2 victory for FC Barcelona. Over the years, the two teams have faced each other eight times, with four wins for Barça, three for Slavia, and one draw. The article also mentions a commemorative print sent by Slavia Prague in recognition of Joan Gamper, reflecting the bond between the two institutions.

On Thursday, there is a board meeting to decide the date for elections and the General Meeting of the socios. The elections could be on March 22 and the GM on February 7 or 8. During this GM, new sponsorship contract will be put to a vote along with confirmation of Spotify deal.

Este jueves, la junta directiva del FC Barcelona celebrará una reunión crucial para decidir la fecha de las elecciones y la Asamblea extraordinaria. Se espera que se vote sobre la fecha de los comicios, que debe ser entre el 15 de marzo y el 15 de junio, y que los socios acudan a las urnas el domingo 22. También se tratará la convocatoria de la Asamblea extraordinaria, la renovación con Spotify, y la extensión de la licencia con la Euroliga de basket.

[Nil Sola/Fabrizio Romano] Girona are closing in on a deal to sign Ter Stegen on loan deal.

According to Ràdio Girona - Cadena SER, an agreement between Girona FC, FC Barcelona, and Marc-André ter Stegen is nearing completion, allowing the German goalkeeper to be loaned to Girona until June. Ter Stegen will forgo part of his salary, and Girona will cover the remaining amount.

[Carlos Montfort] Dro is leaving Barca! The player will pay the 6 million release clause and has already communicated his decision to Hansi Flick. PSG at pole position.

¡Dro se va del Barça! FC Barcelona faces disappointing news as Dro will leave the club during the winter transfer window, paying his €6 million release clause. The club had plans to renew his contract upon his 18th birthday, which he reached on January 12th, but Deco failed to finalize the deal in time. Dro informed Hansi Flick of his decision this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Meetings will be held to discuss various offers, and while the destination club is yet to be determined, several top European clubs have shown interest due to his low release clause. Despite the club's efforts to retain him, they lose one of La Masia's promising talents.

[Sergio López] Güler's position at Madrid are under threat as he continues to fall short of expectations. He was signed with the intention of becoming the new Modrić, to be the brain of the entire operation. The sense around the team is that the role is too big for him right now.

Franco Mastantuono and Arda Güler, two high-profile Real Madrid signings, are struggling to meet expectations, with both players facing challenges that threaten their future at the club.

Phil Foden on Semenyo: "He's a player that loves to run in-behind, I feel we don't have many like that. When teams are playing deep, a low block, his movement is exceptional. Such a goal threat, also in the right positions all the time.”

This YouTube video features an interview with Manchester City star Phil Foden, discussing the Premier League title race, his evolving role this season, training with Erling Haaland, his partnership with Rayan Cherki, thoughts on new signing Antoine Semenyo, and his hobbies away from football.

Endrick: “I could write a book about everything I learned from Carlo Ancelotti. He taught us a lot about the game, but also about life in football.”

Endrick, a Lyon forward, shares his experiences and learnings from his time with Real Madrid and his debut in the French league. He discusses his motivation, the club's structure, his objectives, and the impact of Carlo Ancelotti on his career.

[Cahê Mota] Rayan has reached personal agreement with Bournemouth. Bournemouth have offered €35m to Vasco. Which would be the club's biggest sale. Vasco have already turned down €31m from Zenit.

The article reports on the negotiations between Vasco da Gama and Bournemouth for the transfer of 19-year-old striker Rayan. Rayan has agreed to a five-year contract with Bournemouth, which is willing to pay 35 million euros for the transfer. The decision to sell now rests with Vasco, which had previously rejected a 31 million euro offer from Zenit.

[Juan Ochoa] Alvaro Arbeloa has decided that Fede Valverde will not play RB anymore, as he tries to ease locker room tensions. Valverde had already complained to the board about this issue previously, under Ancelotti & Alonso. Arbeloa will now rely on academy players.

This article discusses the questions surrounding Álvaro Arbeloa's debut as Real Madrid's coach, focusing on his approach to players like Vinicius and Bellingham, and his tactical choices.

[Kieran Gill] Chelsea stars summoned for meeting where they're told 'wash your hands' amid squad virus outbreak that's left new boss Liam Rosenior struggling

Chelsea held a meeting with their players to emphasize the importance of handwashing amid a virus outbreak that has affected several players and staff members. The meeting took place after Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens missed a match due to illness. New head coach Liam Rosenior is focused on preventing further infections and ensuring the team's readiness for upcoming matches.

Introducing FC Barcelona Community | Culers Joins Us

I shared the community in /digglist but I know /sports has the biggest user base, hence this post for reachability. All football/soccer fans of Barcelona are welcome. If it's against the guidelines for this community, please delete it then. I did see some similar posts so I hop

Introducing FC Barcelona Community | Culers Joins Us

I shared the community in digglist but I know digg has the biggest user base, hence this post for reachability. If it's against the guidelines for this community, please delete it then. I did see some similar posts so I hope it's good.

/fcbarcelona: A Community for FC Barcelona Fans. Culers Come Join Us.

This Digg community page is dedicated to FC Barcelona news and discussions. It provides guidelines for respectful and relevant content, emphasizing FCB-related topics and discouraging hate speech, personal attacks, and sales. It also highlights the importance of providing sources and avoiding clickbait.

Pau Cubarsí: "We clinched the victory in a historic stadium. Joan's performance was spectacular. It was my fault, but it's always good to have a goalkeeper who bails you out. We need to keep going like this, as a team, without focusing on individual performances."

Ferran Torres on his new role this season: "I knew that this season would be different for me. I am ready to be the striker for Barça. I have always said it. I have a lot of confidence in myself and I am ready to continue playing as a starter."

Hansi Flick: "I knew it would be a difficult match. We kept a clean sheet. They managed to equalize, and thanks to Joan… 30 seconds later, we scored the second goal. I'm glad we won."

Flick: "These matches aren't won thanks to the club's name, they're won thanks to the attitude." Flick: "Fermín is an exceptional player. I love having him on the team. We saw it from the moment he came on, with the energy he brings." Flick: "I wish good luck to Racing. We