Contest: Xavi’s Football Brain

Contest: Xavi’s Football Brain

In helping celebrate Xavi Hernández’s 33rd birthday, totalBarça has partnered up with 3nil to give away one beautiful piece of art dedicated to the Maestro himself.  ”Football Brain” is a newly created piece from 3nil and we are pleased to give it away to help launch its release.

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Copa del Rey Match Preview: Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona

Copa del Rey Match Preview: Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona

As FC Barcelona prepares to take on Malaga CF for the third time in less than two weeks, here are the things to keep in mind as we get ready to watch the game:

1- Malaga is and has been one of the strongest sides in Spain, and in Europe, judging by their Champions League group stage performance this season.

2- Malaga was dangerous in both games so far, including the first of these three matches that they lost 1-3 at home.

3- And as always, it’s Barça’s level that will decide this game.

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Contest: Ringing in the new year!

Contest: Ringing in the new year!

MEElectronics wanted to ring in the new year with the totalBarça community by giving away a sweet set of headphones.  The premise of this contest will be a very simple one so let’s get started!

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We’ve got mail: Spreading the word

We’ve got mail: Spreading the word

When it comes to contributing to totalBarça’s community, there are many organizations that have stepped up.  From authors and publishers to ticketing agents and accommodations to electronics and designers.  There’s more and we can’t thank them all nearly enough.  Recently, we were approached by a banner/sign/magnet manufacturer.  Curious to see what they were able to do for us?  Also, what they can possibly do for you and other culés?

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Contest Updates!

Contest Updates!

The totalBarça-BackPage Press promotional Twitter contest has now concluded.  We’d like to thank all the contest entrants and congratulate the three winners.   There is also a contest update for the The Champions Ring, too.

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Euro 2012: A triple for Spain

Euro 2012: A triple for Spain

Reigning European champions Spain played its second consecutive European Championship final against Italy Sunday. The national team steamrolled over a struggling Italy and solidified its spot in history.

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GIVEAWAY: The BackPage Press Contest

GIVEAWAY: The BackPage Press Contest

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are holding our second giveaway contest of 2012! The prize is sponsored by BackPage Press, the publishers of the fantastic book, Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World, written by Graham Hunter (Read our interview with Hunter to know more about the book). BackPage Press has graciously supplied totalBarça a copy of the book, identical to the one it sells on its website, to be given away to the selected winner. The prize is all the more special because it will be a copy signed by Graham Hunter.

If you are interested in entering the contest, answer this simple question: BackPage Press recently released its second title - Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World.  Name the first title BackPage Press published.

More details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: The BackPage Press Contest

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: The BackPage Press Contest

totalBarça is pleased to announce its second giveaway contest of 2012. During the period February 18 to March 1, we will be accepting entries for The BackPage Press Contest. The prize is sponsored by BackPage Press, the publishers of the fantastic book, Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World, written by Graham Hunter. A must-have for all culés, the book chronicles the rise of FC Barcelona by looking at the influence of the Cruyff era on the current Guardiola one. BackPage Press has graciously supplied totalBarça a copy of the book, identical to the one it sells on its website, to be given away to the selected winner. The prize is all the more special because it will be a copy signed by Graham Hunter.

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GIVEAWAY: The ‘TIKI TAKA’ Contest

GIVEAWAY: The ‘TIKI TAKA’ Contest

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are holding our first and hopefully not the last giveaway contest in 2012! This contest is sponsored by 3Nil who has once again tied up with totalBarça to graciously supply a TIKI TAKA t-shirt, identical to the one 3Nil sells on its website, to be given away to the selected winner.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please provide your prediction for the total number of goals that Cesc Fabregas will score while wearing the Barça shirt in the competitions of La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League from the beginning of La Liga season (August 29, 2011 vs Villareal CF) to the first leg of UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against Bayer Leverkusen (February 14, 2012).

More details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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The Ratings: FC Barcelona 2-0 Valencia CF

The Ratings: FC Barcelona 2-0 Valencia CF

FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semis, after a 1-1 draw at the Mestalla, to secure their place in the final against Athletic Bilbao, in a repeat of the 2008/2009 final. Valencia pressed high and troubled Barcelona a lot, but the Catalans were able to pull through in a relatively comfortable fashion, with Cesc Fabregas and Xavi Hernandez scoring.

Here are the ratings for today’s match.

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CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: 3Nil ‘TIKI TAKA’ Shirt

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: 3Nil ‘TIKI TAKA’ Shirt

Cules, start polishing your prediction skills as totalBarça announces its first giveaway contest of 2012. During the period February 1 to 14, we will be accepting entries for The ‘TIKI TAKA’ Contest. This prize is sponsored by makers of fine football tees, 3Nil, who have once again been gracious enough to supply us with their latest t-shirt, TIKI TAKA, identical to the one 3Nil sells on its website, to be given away to the selected winner.

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We’ve got mail: A year in review

We’ve got mail: A year in review

Generally, we like to do wrap-up features and specials at the end of the footballing season with hopes to celebrate great fan and squad achievements together.  However, let’s play with one wrap-up dedicated to this calendar year.  Let’s reminisce about all the mail, letters, pictures, videos, and experiences that the community has shared with totalBarça during the year of 2011…shall we?

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GIVEAWAY: The ‘LEO’ Contest

GIVEAWAY: The ‘LEO’ Contest

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are holding our 5th and final giveaway contest to wrap up 2011! This contest is sponsored by 3Nil who has graciously supplied a LEO t-shirt, identical to the one 3Nil sells on its website, to be given away to the selected winner.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please provide your prediction for the total number of goals that Lionel Messi will score while wearing the Barça shirt in competitions of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League from the beginning of the La Liga season (August 29, 2011 vs Villareal CF) to the final game of 2011 (December 10, 2011 vs Real Madrid).

More details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: 3Nil ‘LEO’ Shirt

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: 3Nil ‘LEO’ Shirt

totalBarça is pleased to announce its 5th giveaway contest of the year to wrap up 2011. During the period November 1 to 14, we will be accepting entries for The ‘LEO’ Contest. This contest is sponsored by 3Nil who has graciously supplied a LEO t-shirt, identical to the one 3Nil sells on its website, to be given away to the selected winner.

Read on for more details…

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GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (CL-Leg 2 Edition)

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (CL-Leg 2 Edition)

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are offering a special giveaway contest in anticipation of the four El Clasico matches featuring FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. With special thanks to MEElectronics, we will be offering one pair of SP51 in-ear headphones for randomly drawn contest entrants who predict the correct scoreline for each of the four matches. In other words, one winner will be selected to win a set of headphones for each of the four games.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please provide your score prediction for the FOURTH of four Clasico matches being played at Barcelona time 20:45, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 (Champions League-Leg 2). Details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (CL-Leg 1 Edition)

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (CL-Leg 1 Edition)

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are offering a special giveaway contest in anticipation of the four El Clasico matches featuring FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.  With special thanks to MEElectronics, we will be offering one pair of SP51 in-ear headphones for randomly drawn contest entrants who predict the correct scoreline for each of the four matches.  In other words, one winner will be selected to win a set of headphones for each of the four games.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please provide your score prediction for the THIRD of four Clasico matches being played at Barcelona time 20:45, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 (Champions League-Leg 1). Details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (Copa Edition)

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (Copa Edition)

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are offering a special giveaway contest in anticipation of the four El Clasico matches featuring FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. With special thanks to MEElectronics, we will be offering one pair of SP51 in-ear headphones for randomly drawn contest entrants who predict the correct scoreline for each of the four matches. In other words, one winner will be selected to win a set of headphones for each of the four games.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please provide your score prediction for the second of four Clasico matches being played at Barcelona time 21:30, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 (Copa del Rey Final). Details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (1st Edition)

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (1st Edition)

As mentioned in totalBarça’s recent contest announcement, we are offering a special giveaway contest in anticipation of the four El Clasico matches featuring FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.  With special thanks to MEElectronics, we will be offering one pair of SP51 in-ear headphones for randomly drawn contest entrants who predict the correct scoreline for each of the four matches.  In other words, one winner will be selected to win a set of headphones for each of the four games.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please provide you score prediction for the first of four Clasico matches being played at Barcelona time 22:00, Saturday, April 16, 2011 (La Liga El Clasico). Details on how to enter the contest after the jump!

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CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (4x)

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: MEElectronics in-ear headphones (4x)

To embrace the four Clasico’s we have coming between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, we are providing a special treat for everyone.. a free in-ear headphone giveaway for each of the four Clasico matches!

Read on for more details.

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CP5 Contest Winner: Mitko Morfov

CP5 Contest Winner: Mitko Morfov

The winner of our first giveaway is Mitko Morfov! Congratulations, we will be in touch to deliver your CP5 watch!

Thank you to everyone who participated! We will be sharing pictures of all the entries over the next few days.


December 29, 2010

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: CP5 Sport Watch