| Barcelona management agree big striker signing
Barca coach Frank Rijkaard and sports chief Txiki Begiristain accept their limited attacking options have been exposed this season by Samuel Eto'o's knee injury and are agreed to splash out big for a new striker during the close-season. DiarioSport says a shortlist has already been drawn up with Villarreal striker Diego Forlan and David Trezeguet, the Juventus forward, both prominent. Also being discussed is Miroslav Klose (Werder Bremen), Hernan Crespo (Chelsea), Pauleta (PSG) and Rodrigo Palacio (Boca Juniors). Related Links:
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Messi, Eto'o open up lead for Barcelona
A 2-1 home win over Deportivo Coruna allowed Barcelona to open a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish Liga football tournament. The handsome win Saturday leaves Barcelona with 53 points from 28 games, three more than Sevilla. Goals either side of halftime from strikers Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o reflected Barcelona's clear superiority. 'It's good to score again,' said Messi, 'though the important thing is that we have won again.' Mid-table Deportivo made a bright start and almost reached a scoreless halftime. In the 44th minute, though, a moment of magic from Ronaldinho on the right set up Messi, who controlled with his chest and scored with his left foot. Eto'o made it 2-0 in the 50th minute after another classy Ronaldinho move.
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