Keita to Leave Barcelona

Barcelona have confirmed that Seydou Keita, muslim soccer player, has decided to leave the Nou Camp. Keita join Barca from Sevilla in 2008. So far he has recorded 188 appearances for the Catalan club. Keita's career, who is now aged 32, marked with 14 titles in various competitions.

"Seydou Keita announced tonight that he will not continue at the club next season, Barcelona would like to thank Seydou Keita for his role at the club in the last years and wish him new professional and personal successes in the future." Barca said in a statement.

Seydou Keita First Hat-Trick

Muslim soccer player Seydou Keita scored a first-ever hat-trick as champion Barcelona got back to its best, crushing Real Zaragoza 6-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday October 25, 2009 to move three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish League table.

Keita headed Barca ahead in the 25th minute after Messi crossed from the right. Three minutes before half-time Keita scored for his second and Barça's third from an Ibrahimovic cross. And Keita completed his hat-trick with another fine header in the 86th.

Keita said: "We showed today that we are a great team and go out to win." "On a personal level I am happy with my first hat-trick although I am not really a goal-scorer."

See the goals from this youtube link

Seydou Keita, Barcelona

Seydou Ahmed Keita (age 29) is a muslim soccer midfielder, who is currently playing for FC Barcelona in LaLiga. He has played for Malian national team since 2000. He celebrating goal by performing the Muslim 'Sujud' or prostration to God on the field. You can see his celebration in this video, when Barcelona against Getafe.