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Eric-Sylvain Abidal

defender11.09.1979 (44 years)height 180weight 75nationality France

20 Dec 2014

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'Did Laporta send him to Monaco?': Fans hail one Barca legend amid easy Champions League draw

'Did Laporta send him to Monaco?': Fans hail one Barca legend amid easy Champions League draw

Some Barca fans are joking about Eric Abidal's impact on Blaugrana's 'beneficial' Champions League draw.The Frenchman was responsible for picking the groups for his former club's opponents – his hands did some magic!Adil (Twitter): "ABIDAL YOU LEGEND!"DAM (Twitter): "Thank you Eric Abidal for scripting the Barca Group and giving us the easiest one.

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'Ronaldinho had the strongest bum I've ever felt': Ex-Celtic defender recalls facing Ronaldinho and Barcelona

'Ronaldinho had the strongest bum I've ever felt': Ex-Celtic defender recalls facing Ronaldinho and Barcelona

During a Champions League match in 2008, former Celtic defender Paul Caddis had a memorable encounter with Barcelona and Brazilian legend Ronaldinho. Caddis described Ronaldinho as having the "strongest bum" he had ever felt on the football field.

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What’s happened to Barca player who scored in iconic Clasico and then all but disappeared? Answered

What’s happened to Barca player who scored in iconic Clasico and then all but disappeared? Answered

I think some of you might remember Jeffren Suarez – the man who 'hit the last nail in Real Madrid's coffin' by scoring the 5th goal in the iconic Clasico of 2010.The Venezuelan was deemed to have a bright future at Barca.

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Fan names one thing Xavi's Barca makes him 'fall in love' with – Guardiola and Luis Enrique didn't have it

Fan names one thing Xavi's Barca makes him 'fall in love' with – Guardiola and Luis Enrique didn't have it

💭 "Pep's Barca made me fall in love with the midfield. Luis Enrique's Barca made me fall in love with the attack.

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What is Aldo Rovira Award and why has Gavi won it? Answered

What is Aldo Rovira Award and why has Gavi won it? Answered

Gavi has won the Aldo Rovira Award for his performances in the 2021/22 season.This is the prize given to Barcelona's best player of the preceding season.

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Top 5 Barcelona defenders in the last 10 years – Pique beaten to 2nd

Top 5 Barcelona defenders in the last 10 years – Pique beaten to 2nd

Gerard Pique recently announced his retirement from the game after an illustrious career. With the veteran leaving Camp Nou, here's a look at the top 5 Barcelona defenders in the last decade.

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Barcelona 'pick Bernardo Silva alternative' – Abidal helped him prepare for potential Barca move

Barcelona 'pick Bernardo Silva alternative' – Abidal helped him prepare for potential Barca move

Barcelona will go for Nabil Fekir if they don't sign Bernardo Silva, reports Estadio Deportivo.Real Betis would want to get €40m for the Frenchman's sale – this is way less than what Manchester City ask for the star Portuguese.

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Some fans say Kounde will flop as he's French – were all of Barca's French defenders poor? Answered

Some fans say Kounde will flop as he's French – were all of Barca's French defenders poor? Answered

Some Barcelona fans believe the club shouldn't take risks and sign another French defender – because of worrying history of having such players on the squad.💭 Mohammed: "Kounde will be an instant flop, mark my words.

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Spotted: Gavi tries to tackle Real Sociedad player with his head while on the ground

Spotted: Gavi tries to tackle Real Sociedad player with his head while on the ground

Even falling to the ground is not enough to stop Gavi.The 17-year-old attempted an Abidal-style head tackle while down on the ground in the latest game against Real Sociedad.

1 year ago

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Abidal and 3 more ex-Barca stars feature in World Legends XI charity match

Abidal and 3 more ex-Barca stars feature in World Legends XI charity match

Saturday's charity match between Barcelona Legends and Liverpool Legends was not the only such occasion on that day.Eric Abidal, Gheorghe Hagi, Ricardo Quaresma and Luis Figo all featured in the World Legends XI as they took on Rangers' Legends on the Scottish club's 150th anniversary, defeating them 3-2.

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Eric Abidal reveals why he didn't sign Antony for Barcelona

Eric Abidal reveals why he didn't sign Antony for Barcelona

Former Barcelona technical Eric Abidal told Canal Plus that he was closely following Ajax forward Antony when he was at Sao Paulo. However, the Frenchman claims he decided against signing the Brazilian winger for Barca because he wasn't consistent enough.

2 years ago

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€200m: Barca's All-Time Bargain XI

€200m: Barca's All-Time Bargain XI

While Josep Maria Bartomeu's era is mostly known for hiring flops, Joan Laporta's golden first spell with the club is something truly different.A good bunch of club legends were signed in the 2000s – yet some current Barca stars have also made the list.

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Barca could've signed Vlahovic 'for just €18m' in 2021: why they didn't do it

Barca could've signed Vlahovic 'for just €18m' in 2021: why they didn't do it

Barcelona could have signed Serie A star Dusan Vlahovic 'for just €18m' in 2021, Marca reveal.It all started in 2020 when Eric Abidal, Barca's former sporting director, met the Serbian's agent Darko Ristic.

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LEAKED: Dani Alves' 'private chat' with Bartomeu after Anfield debacle

LEAKED: Dani Alves' 'private chat' with Bartomeu after Anfield debacle

The private conversation between Dani Alves and Josep Maria Bartomeu after Barcelona's 4-0 loss to Liverpool in 2019 has been leaked by journalist Victor Malo.💭 Dani Alves: "Mr.

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'I deserve this humiliation': Eric Abidal begs for his wife's forgiveness after cheating revelation

'I deserve this humiliation': Eric Abidal begs for his wife's forgiveness after cheating revelation

Eric Abidal has pleaded for his wife Hayet to forgive him after it was revealed that the Frenchman had an affair with women's player Kheira Hamraoui during their time at Barcelona.The former defender wrote on Instagram: "Hayet, forgive me.

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'Just a minor cheating': 9 best reactions to Abidal cheating drama

'Just a minor cheating': 9 best reactions to Abidal cheating drama

Eric Abidal has apologized to his wife Hayet on his Instagram after he confessed to cheating on her with ex-Barcelona Femeni player Kheira Hamraoui. Since the Frenchman was the one who took the matter to the public, the fans felt free to express their opinion on the matter.

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'I deserve this even if it kills me alive': Abidal sends message to his wife after confessing to cheating

'I deserve this even if it kills me alive': Abidal sends message to his wife after confessing to cheating

"Hayet [Eric Abidal's wife], forgive me. Whatever your decision is, you will always be the woman of my life and particularly the mother of our wonderful children in my eyes.

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NEW: Abidal's wife files for divorce following attack on ex-Barca star Hamraoui

NEW: Abidal's wife files for divorce following attack on ex-Barca star Hamraoui

Hayet Abidal, wife of Eric Abidal, has announced that she will file for divorce from the former footballer following revelations about his involvement with former Barcelona women's footballer Kheira Hamraoui. In a bizarre story that broke out this week, Hamraoui was attacked by masked armed men.

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Eric Abidal's wife Hayet volunteers to be interviewed by police in investigation of Kheira Hamraoui attack

Eric Abidal's wife Hayet volunteers to be interviewed by police in investigation of Kheira Hamraoui attack

Eric Abidal's wife Hayet has asked to be interviewed by police amid the ongoing investigation of the attack of Kheira Hamraoui.It has been suggested that the shocking assault on the Paris Saint-Germain women's player was organised by Hayet as revenge for Hamraoui sleeping with Abidal.

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Shocking: Abidal's wife allegedly ordered attack on female PSG player

Shocking: Abidal's wife allegedly ordered attack on female PSG player

Eric Abidal's wife Hayet could be the one responsible for ordering the attack on female PSG player Kheira Hamraoui, as per L'Equipe.Hayet's involvement could be her personal revenge for a reported lofe affair between Eric and Kheira.

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Biography

Eric Abidal's wife reportedly responsible for brutal attack on PSG star Kheira Hamraoui

Eric Abidal's wife reportedly responsible for brutal attack on PSG star Kheira Hamraoui

The shocking attack on PSG women footballer Kheira Hamraoui was organized by the wife of former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, as per L’Equipe.It was supposedly revenge for Hamraoui sleeping with Abidal during her time at Barcelona.

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Abidal suspected of being involved in attack on ex-Blagurana Hamraoui, set to be questioned by police

Abidal suspected of being involved in attack on ex-Blagurana Hamraoui, set to be questioned by police

Eric Abidal will be questioned by the French police in the investigation of the attack on former Barcelona Femeni player Kheira Hamraoui, currently playing at Paris Saint-Germain, Le Monde report.The chip that was found in Hamraoui's phone is said to be registered under the name of the former Barcelona left-back.

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Messi snubbed as Barca name best player of 2020/21 season

Messi snubbed as Barca name best player of 2020/21 season

Pedri has been named the best player of the 2020/21 season by Barcelona.The 18-year-old has won Trofeo Aldo Rovira which was first given to a Barca player in 2010.

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Pjanic reveals he had 2 chances to sign for Barca before 2020

Pjanic reveals he had 2 chances to sign for Barca before 2020

"When I was 16 years old, my father was meeting with the Barca board who wanted to sign me for Barca B. I was at Metz then and we didn't appreciate Barca B much.

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Griezmann transfer blocked Neymar return and 4 more big stories you might've missed

Griezmann transfer blocked Neymar return and 4 more big stories you might've missed

Fan considers Fati as Haaland alternativeEric Abidal lists 4 top-class coaches he wanted to sign for Barca in 2018Barca target David Alaba reportedly rejects mouth-watering PSG dealLuis Suarez speaks on his relationship with MessiAbidal: Griezmann signing prevented Barca from re-signing Neymar

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Eric Abidal lists 4 top-class coaches he wanted to sign for Barca in 2018, including Xavi

Eric Abidal lists 4 top-class coaches he wanted to sign for Barca in 2018, including Xavi

"On my list was Mauricio Pochettino, Quique Setien, Max Allegri and Xavi Hernandez," Abidal said in an interview with the Telegraph. "In December 2018, after a full analysis of the coach, his staff and the team, I recommended that we should change Ernesto Valverde.

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Abidal: 'If we hadn't signed Griezmann, we would've definitely returned Neymar'

Abidal: 'If we hadn't signed Griezmann, we would've definitely returned Neymar'

"10 days before the transfer window shut [in 2019], I travelled to Paris to talk to Leonardo [PSG sporting director]. If we hadn't signed Griezmann before, we would've definitely returned Neymar," Eric Abidal has told The Telegraph.

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Stats, transfers, systems of play: Comparing Guardiola's 2009 Barca to Flick's 2020 Bayern

Stats, transfers, systems of play: Comparing Guardiola's 2009 Barca to Flick's 2020 Bayern

StatsBarcelona in 2008/09Bayern in 2019/20Top goalscorersKey transfersBarcelonaBayern MunichStyle of playBarcelonaBayern MunichWhat neutral fans sayFreddy Gomes (via Quora): "The (small) difference between Guardiola's Barca of 2009 and Flick's Bayern was that Barca were playing possession football at such an incredibly high level that you just didn't stand a chance."Bonti For Real (via Twitter): "It's noteworthy that Bayern, unlike Barca, won all of their Champions League games in the 2020/21 season [Barca lost one and recorded 5 draws], this is why they're the better team.

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Argentina only third: 5 foreign countries Barca have historically imported most players from

Argentina only third: 5 foreign countries Barca have historically imported most players from

Brazil: 35 playersMost iconic ones:The Netherlands: 21 playersMost iconic ones:France: 19 playersMost iconic ones:Argentina: 16 playersMost iconic ones:Portugal: 11 playersMost iconic ones:

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Blaugrana heart: Bojan includes 11 Barca stars in best teammates XI

Blaugrana heart: Bojan includes 11 Barca stars in best teammates XI

"A or B? 🤔"The best XI of players I've played with or the best XI of players I've played against. Which would you go for? 😁"

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'He's very happy at Lyon but Koeman appreciates him too much': Ex-Lyon manager brings Depay one step closer to Barca

'He's very happy at Lyon but Koeman appreciates him too much': Ex-Lyon manager brings Depay one step closer to Barca

"We [Lyon] will do everything possible to keep him [Depay] but it's very possible that..

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Barca players fuel board conflict after Napoli draw: explained in 60 seconds

Barca players fuel board conflict after Napoli draw: explained in 60 seconds

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Barca now have only 15 first-team members available: whose fault is it?

Barca now have only 15 first-team members available: whose fault is it?

Who is to blame here?

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Puyol return, structural changes: Xavi's demands to become Barca manager reportedly revealed

Puyol return, structural changes: Xavi's demands to become Barca manager reportedly revealed

Xavi made certain requests to Barcelona board in order to reach an agreement on his Camp Nou return, El Larguero say.After Eric Abidal transferred these requests to Josep Maria Bartomeu, the president got surprised and decided to stop the negotiations, the source adds.

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Al-Sadd's Gabi opens up on Barca-Xavi talks: 'Everything was a bit of a circus'

Al-Sadd's Gabi opens up on Barca-Xavi talks: 'Everything was a bit of a circus'

Former Atletico Madrid captain Gabi Fernandez is currently plying his trade for Xavi's side Al-Sadd. More than one month afterwards, he opened up for the first time on Barcelona's failed attempt to bring their ex-midfielder to the Camp Nou stadium as Ernesto Valverde's replacement.

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Messi on Abidal's rift: 'I couldn't allow him to attack me like that'

Messi on Abidal's rift: 'I couldn't allow him to attack me like that'

Leo Messi has finally shed some light on the infamous conflict with Eric Abidal.Two weeks ago, Messi published an angry Instagram post some MINUTES after Abidal's interview to Diario Sport.

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🇫🇷 Which Frenchman should Abidal target next?

🇫🇷 Which Frenchman should Abidal target next?

😂 Leave your suggestions for Abidal down in the comments!

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Quique Setien and Eric Abidal to discuss striker pursuit later today

Quique Setien and Eric Abidal to discuss striker pursuit later today

Diario Sport claim that Barcelona are going to discuss the potential signing of a new attacker later on Wednesday. Eric Abidal and Quique Setien are expected to hold the crucial talks after the training session which is scheduled for 18:00 CET.

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Eric Abidal in spotlight: A look at the snowball of events at Barcelona - including public spat with Messi

Eric Abidal in spotlight: A look at the snowball of events at Barcelona - including public spat with Messi

A modern-day Barcelona legend and arguably one of France's most celebrated players, Eric Abidal has tasted immense success in his career as a player. With numerous La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies under his belt, the player-turned-director has become an almost villainous figure at the Camp Nou.

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Barca's ex-director Braida explains how Messi-Abidal conflict could have been avoided

Barca's ex-director Braida explains how Messi-Abidal conflict could have been avoided

Barcelona's former sporting director Ariedo Braida has given his verdict on the recent conflict between Leo Messi and Eric Abidal.He told Rai Radio, as quoted by Diario AS: "Abidal is probably a good guy but a little inexperienced and he has paid for that inexperience.

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