Randoms: Villa & His Girls In Ibiza

- Check out David Villa and his radical shorts at the beach with his wife and daughters in Ibiza. Spanish keeper Pepe Reina is there with his family as well.

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- Barca's World Cup winning Spaniards aren't due back on the team till August 9, but Pique and Puyol decided to drop by training in Barcelona to see the squad before they take off for Norway today.

- In case you were wondering, Cesc, who was with Pique in Ibiza, would continue his vacation in Greece according to some reports, or go back to London to yell at Wenger and force his Arsenal exit accoriding to others. Take your pick.

- Spain isn't done celebrating Andres Iniesta. He's set to be named the adopted son of Albacete, as the city pays tribute to him in an event tomorrow that includes him meeting with regional president José María Barreda. He'll also recieve the title 'Ambassador of the Fair and Bright Badge of Albacete Balompié', and accept the Gold Medal of the City of Fuentealbilla. Rock on, Andresito!

- Andoni Zubizaretta, the legendary goalkeeper of Barca, will be presented today as the club's new sports director, taking the place of Txiki Begeristain.

What We've Been Waiting To Hear

The moment we've all been waiting for is upon us... no, smokin' Cesc has not come to Barca and no, Valdes still hasn't given up on shaving his head, but its something equally great. King Chin Dimple has finally renewed his contract with the club! Now we can all exhale and sleep easily through the night.

It's only for a year (Rosell wanted to make it six) but at least he's staying. It's far to soon for me to even try to imagine Barca without him. Pep's been a wonder for this team, and his renewal is the best news I've heard since Barca signed Villa.