Abidal delays Barca contract extension

Abidal, who turns 32 on Sunday and is tied to the European and Spanish champions until the end of the season, had surgery to remove a liver tumour six months ago before making a triumphant return to lift the Champions League trophy in May.

He is one of four Barca players along with Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano and Victor Valdes who has played the whole of the club's four official matches this season.

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