Catalan club’s president revealed that Barcelona’s secret to being crowned as the Best Team of the Year 2011 at the Laureus Awards is the unity in the group.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 ran for the individual award of Best Athlete of the Year, while Eric Abidal was a contender for Comeback Player of the Year. On the other hand, Spanish, European and World Club football Champions, Barcelona FC football team, was in the Best
Team category.
After the presentation ceremony in London, Rosell reflected that he is proud of the players and the coaching staff. Continuing on the topic, he stated that they have shown the world how to win while playing fair and he could not have asked more from the
players.
When quizzed about the extraordinary success achieved by La Blaugrana over the last decade, Rosell attributed it to the youth academy which is the foundation of the club.
"The result is because of our players feel Barcelona, since birth. Our parents and grandparents were fans of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, and our children and grandchildren will be too," he said.
The Catalan executive also shared his opinion on the influx of money from the outside sources. He stated that external finances can bring success to the club but it does not bring the feeling of achievement with it.
"Based on money and checkbooks they cannot bring that feeling from outside.
"I believe in the club. There is no motivation necessary to promote these players, not the need, it is in their blood and heart," he said.
As he picked up the Laureus Team of the Year gong, he stated that Manchester United coach, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson, deserves the accolade of "Best Coach" but was convinced that Guardiola will be ranked in the Scott’s whereabouts in the coming years.
Rosell also used the time to reflect on the ongoing contractual situation with Pep Guardiola and the club. He remarked that the Catalan boss will sign a new contract whenever he wants to.
Barcelona are 2nd in La Liga standings, 7 points behind current leaders and arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
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