Injured Puyol to miss Champions League game

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 15:26

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is set to miss Wednesday`s Champions League second leg clash with Bayer Leverkusen because of a groin injury.

Puyol hits back at Barcelona critics

Last Updated: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 08:44

Carles Puyol has hit back at critics who insist that the European champions are struggling to maintain their high standards.

Puyol a doubt for `El Clasico` Copa del Rey final

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 14:43

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is in a battle to be fit for the Copa del Rey final.

Injured Puyol pulls out of Spain squad, Monreal called up

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 09:18

Spain defender Carles Puyol has pulled out of the squad to play Liechtenstein and Argentina due to a calf injury, the federation said on its website (www.rfef.es) on Tuesday.

Puyol to play on for Spain for two more years

Last Updated: Monday, August 2, 2010, 09:01

Carles Puyol has decided to play on for the world champions until 2012.

Puyol should have been dismissed, says angry Robben

Last Updated: Monday, July 12, 2010, 13:21

Spanish defender Carles Puyol should have been the first player to be sent off by referee Howard Webb, according to Arjen Robben after his Dutch side lost the World Cup final 1-0 against Spain on Sunday.

Puyol delays decision on future until after final

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 12:23

Carles Puyol will make a decision on his future after the title showdown.

Puyol`s semi-final winning goal `made in Barcelona`

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:44

Carles Puyol`s match-winning header against Germany in Wednesday`s World Cup semi-final was the fruit of a move worked out on the training ground at Barcelona, the defender said on Thursday.

Puyol`s goal is his sweetest sendoff for Spain

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 11:31

The powerful header that sent Spain into its first World Cup final may be remembered as Carles Puyol`s perfect going-away gift, as the veteran defender mulls international retirement after the tournament.

Puyol `the shark` an unlikely Spanish hero

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 08:59

Spain defender Carles Puyol stepped up to become the unlikely hero in their 1-0 World Cup semi-final win against Germany on Wednesday in a team packed with talent such as David Villa and Andres Iniesta.

Puyol extends Barca contract through June 2013

Last Updated: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 10:54

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has signed a three-year contract extension with the European champions until the end of June 2013, the club said on Friday.

Carles Puyol talks are on track: Barcelona Vice-President

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2009, 18:56

Negotiations with Carles Puyol about an extension to his current deal are going well and Barcelona are keen for him to sign and ensure that he stays, according to the clubs` vice-president Rafael Yuste.