Something I realized over the years, especially now more than ever…

I see cules and madridstas claim that they are the best fans in the world and I wonder if they are truly serious. 

Being a culé or madridsta might be the best feeling in the world because we are blessed with great teams, but as fans, we are quite horrible. No matter what Valdes says “desire to experience new things” it was the fans who pushed him out the door. A madridsta in my opinion said it best. For every brilliant Messi goal, there is an equal brilliant Valdes save that kept Barcelona in the game. Valdes never really got proper credit for his work at Barça. To make matters worse he was always harshly criticized. Every single one his teammates had said so. Xavi even hinted this was the reason for his departure. I had seen so many Barcelona fans complain that we need a new keeper during this past season (before he announced his departure). That was just shameful. And now we want to question why he does not love us enough to stay.

Same goes for Iker. Iker is a true madridsta in my opinion. I laugh when some fans say he lacks discipline or respect because he did not get along with Mou. THIS GUY LACKS DISCIPLINE? This is the same man who has put his pride aside every single time to keep the Spain NT together after the heated clasicos and all the dramas that followed afterwards. He has led the Spanish team through 3 of the biggest titles. If there is anyone who knows respect I would think it is this guy. As a keeper he is one of the best in the world, if not the best. And yet just like Valdes he has faced some of the harshest criticisms. Even he has said that someday he might like to be a goalkeeper to a team that was not as harsh. I can’t remember the exact words he used but something along those lines. It’s crazy to think a club icon like that might want to leave a team because the fans were too much for him. 

So being a culé or a madridsta might be the best feeling in the world, but we suck as fans. 

ohmylordmessi:

crisaserendipity:

Everybody loves Victor

Actually everybody knows that he is leaving so they are taking last photos with him

barcaville: Andres Iniesta: Esto es para todos vosotros! Ha sido maravilloso levantar mi sexta Liga con mi hermano… Un orgullo!! Muchas felicidades Víctor por tu partido 500!

barcaville:

Andres Iniesta:
Esto es para todos vosotros! Ha sido maravilloso levantar mi sexta Liga con mi hermano… Un orgullo!! Muchas felicidades Víctor por tu partido 500!

so because Valdes does not have any hair, has he made an oath to not cut Dylan’s hair?

17/05/2013 FCB Medical Services named
‘FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence’ (1)

"I like the Premier League. I like the respect of the crowd towards footballers in England. It’s a different way of living football. They clap a simple tackle in England – we’re not used to that. I really like it."
— Victor Valdes

The Four Faces of Valdes

in case you missed it the first time  LIST OF OUTGOING PLAYERS Abidal – end of contract Villa – for sale – 15m Adriano – for sale – 10m Bojan – for sale – 5m Afellay – for sale – 3m Dos Santos – for sale – 4m Cuenca – for sale – 4m Fontàs – for sale – 3m Muniesa – end of contract Sergi Roberto – on loan Zubizarreta and Tito already know which players are not needed for next season Valdés wants to go this summer Barça wishes that he complete his contract and maintains he is not available for transfer at any price  

in case you missed it the first time

 LIST OF OUTGOING PLAYERS

Abidal – end of contract

Villa – for sale – 15m

Adriano – for sale – 10m

Bojan – for sale – 5m

Afellay – for sale – 3m

Dos Santos – for sale – 4m

Cuenca – for sale – 4m

Fontàs – for sale – 3m

Muniesa – end of contract

Sergi Roberto – on loan

Zubizarreta and Tito already know which players are not needed for next season

Valdés wants to go this summer

Barça wishes that he complete his contract and maintains he is not available for transfer at any price