Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu insists the club will 'win a title this season' with Messi
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu insists the club will 'win a title this season' with Messi

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu claims that the club will 'win a title this season' after he prevented Lionel Messi from leaving the LaLiga side. Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu claims that the club will 'win a title this season' Bartomeu came under fire for the way in which he handled the situation, with hundreds of fans flocking to the Nou Camp demanding the president be ousted. Bartomeu says Lionel Messi will be key to their success after he blocked his summer transfer Messi wanted to leave Barcelona to reunite with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola He added: 'I understand the positions of everyone, empathising is important. Fans were unhappy with Bartomeu's treatment of Messi and rallied at the Nou Camp in summer 'There is no reason for me to resign,' he said in a press conference following the meeting.

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Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'
2 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'

Firstpost  

The findings of the report prompted the club to file a complaint with the prosecutor’s office in Barcelona last week. Barcelona: Barcelona’s previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed “very serious criminal behaviour”, a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday. At the presentation of the club’s ‘forensic report’ into the financial management of Barca under …

LaLiga: Barcelona to shine light on financial meltdown under former president Josep Bartomeu
2 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona to shine light on financial meltdown under former president Josep Bartomeu

Firstpost  

Barcelona’s report was initiated after the club’s general director, Ferran Reverter, announced the results of an internal audit in October. Barcelona president Joan Laporta will present the results of a club investigation into financial mismanagement under the previous board on Tuesday, with former president Josep Maria Bartomeu expected to be in the firing line. The findings of the ‘forensic report’ …

Bartomeu defends running of Barcelona under his presidency
3 years, 2 months ago

Bartomeu defends running of Barcelona under his presidency

The Hindu  

The former president of Spanish club Barcelona on Friday denied accusations by the current leadership that his board had left the team on the brink of bankruptcy because of poor management. “The club is viable, it has many resources to get out of this problem, and without the pandemic it would have only had 50 million euros in losses in …

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona
3 years, 9 months ago

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona

Associated Press  

MADRID — The president of Barcelona when Lionel Messi began playing in Spain will also be in charge when the club tries to convince the star to stay. Joan Laporta was elected Barcelona president again on Sunday, inheriting a club in crisis and facing daunting problems that include a huge debt and the possible departure of Messi when his contract …

Barcelona members to elect new president amid club crisis
3 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona members to elect new president amid club crisis

India TV News  

Just days after their last elected president spent a night in jail, members of Football Club Barcelona will vote for a new one to steer the club out of its most tumultuous period in recent memory. Over 110,000 members are eligible to cast ballots on Sunday to choose from three men: former president Joan Laporta, businessman Víctor Font, and longtime …

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president
3 years, 9 months ago

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president

Daily Mail  

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has issued a stark warning to the club's members, insisting Lionel Messi will leave the club if he is not elected. Joan Laporta has warned Barcelona members Lionel Messi will leave if he is not elected Laporta is favourite to replace Josep Bartomeu as Barcelona president in elections this week Messi and Laporta enjoyed a …

Detained ex-Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu released after appearing before judge
3 years, 9 months ago

Detained ex-Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu released after appearing before judge

Firstpost  

Barcelona: Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was conditionally released on Tuesday after appearing before a judge looking into last year’s “Barcagate” scandal, just days before the club holds presidential elections. Emili Rousaud, who resigned as Barcelona vice-president in March last year, said in an interview with RAC1 at the time: “If the auditors tell us the cost of these …

FC Barcelona presidential election postponed after Catalan government imposes COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 11 months ago

FC Barcelona presidential election postponed after Catalan government imposes COVID-19 restrictions

Firstpost  

The delay means Barcelona will not have a new regime in charge for the last week of the January transfer window while Lionel Messi’s future is set to remain unresolved for a while longer. Madrid: Barcelona announced on Friday that the club’s presidential elections have been postponed after a rise in coronavirus cases prompted heavy restrictions in the region. A …

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay
3 years, 11 months ago

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay

Firstpost  

Laporta knows Messi from when he took over the club as their young president in 2003. Laporta is one of a handful of candidates vying to become Barcelona’s next president in an election by club members called for 24 January. Besides having successfully led Barcelona a decade ago, Laporta’s strongest asset to win over voters is his relationship with Messi, …

LaLiga: Barcelona presidential elections to take place on 24 January
4 years ago

LaLiga: Barcelona presidential elections to take place on 24 January

Firstpost  

Barcelona will hold elections for a new president on 24 January, the club said yesterday, following former chief Josep Maria Bartomeu’s resignation early this year. One of the front runners Joan Laporta, who was at the helm of Barca from 2003-2010, a period which included four La Liga titles and two Champions League triumphs, has already announced he will run …

New era at Camp Nou brings hope, but no quick fix for Barcelona and Lionel Messi
4 years, 1 month ago

New era at Camp Nou brings hope, but no quick fix for Barcelona and Lionel Messi

Firstpost  

Barcelona toasted the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu as president on Tuesday by beating Juventus 24 hours later in the Champions League. Madrid: Ronald Koeman threw his arms around Lionel Messi and in that moment all seemed well again, Barcelona toasting the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu as president on Tuesday by beating Juventus 24 hours later. “This was our …

Barcelona names acting president after Bartomeu resignation - Sports News
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona names acting president after Bartomeu resignation - Sports News

The Hindu  

Barcelona named Carles Tusquets as its acting president on Wednesday, a day after Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned in order to avoid facing a vote of no confidence. Barca said in a statement that Tusquets, the chairman of the club's economic commission, would lead the acting board of directors, comprising seven other people, until a new president and board is elected. …

Barcelona agrees to join European Super League, says Bartomeu
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona agrees to join European Super League, says Bartomeu

The Hindu  

Barcelona has accepted a proposal to join a new European Super League, a move that would secure the club's financial future, Josep Maria Bartomeu said after resigning as president on Tuesday. READ | ", the board of directors approved the requirements to participate in a future European Super League, a project promoted by the big clubs in Europe." Last week, …

LaLiga: Josep Bartomeu announces resignation as Barcelona president, drops European Super League bombshell
4 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Josep Bartomeu announces resignation as Barcelona president, drops European Super League bombshell

Firstpost  

Bartomeu said he accepted a proposal on Monday for Barcelona to play in “a future European Super League” which “would guarantee the financial stability of the club”. Madrid: Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned as Barcelona president on Tuesday, along with his board of directors, and left with a bombshell admission that he had accepted a proposal for the club to play …

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu resigns after Messi row
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from the club on Tuesday ahead of a vote of no confidence that was due to be held next month after some 20,000 fans signed a petition demanding that he step down. Bartomeu, 57, has been facing growing resentment in the last year due to the club's worsening finances and the team's decline on …

Barcelona waits on authorities before vote against Bartomeu - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona waits on authorities before vote against Bartomeu - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona is waiting for authorisation from local officials before holding a referendum that could lead to the ouster of club president Josep Bartomeu and his board of directors. Club members have called for a motion of censure against Bartomeu and the board, but the club said on Monday it can’t hold the vote until officials authorise it amid the coronavirus …

‘The fans are just fed up’ – Bartomeu and the internal battle at Barcelona
4 years, 2 months ago

‘The fans are just fed up’ – Bartomeu and the internal battle at Barcelona

New York Times  

On August 31, a “motion of censure” was declared against the Barcelona board but not many inside or outside the club thought it had much chance of succeeding and toppling Josep Maria Bartomeu, the club’s president. The whole idea was seen as a good means of generating publicity for Farre’s future campaign, but very few expected him to collect enough …

LaLiga: Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu faces vote of no confidence
4 years, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu faces vote of no confidence

Firstpost  

A petition against Bartomeu passed the required 16,250 signatures last month and those signatures have been officially verified, a group leading the campaign said on Wednesday. Barcelona edged closer to a change of president on Wednesday when it was confirmed that Josep Maria Bartomeu will face a vote of no confidence after turbulent times at the club. Opinion has turned …

Barca board set up committee as no-confidence vote looms
4 years, 2 months ago

Barca board set up committee as no-confidence vote looms

The Hindu  

Barcelona have announced that they have created a committee in order to ascertain whether or not they are required to hold a vote of no confidence against the current board and its president Josep Bartomeu. Earlier this month “Mes que una mocio”, a group of members supported by candidates for next year's presidential election, gathered over 20,000 members' signatures in …

Josep Bartomeu wants no more disputes with Lionel Messi - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Josep Bartomeu wants no more disputes with Lionel Messi - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said he does not wish to have any more disputes with captain Lionel Messi after the Argentinian reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move. Messi had complained earlier this month that Bartomeu had not fulfilled a promise to allow him break his contract unilaterally and leave …

Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu won't resign after 20,000 vote for board's censure – Firstpost
4 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu won't resign after 20,000 vote for board's censure – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Bartomeu and his board are already set to be replaced in a club election in March. But some club members think they should go now after last month’s 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich, a season without titles, and Lionel Messi’s attempt to leave the club. Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona’s embattled club president has no intention of resigning after more than 20,000 …

'Won't Get into Conflict with Him': Barca Chief Bartomeu Does Not Want More Disputes with Lionel Messi
4 years, 3 months ago

'Won't Get into Conflict with Him': Barca Chief Bartomeu Does Not Want More Disputes with Lionel Messi

News 18  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said he does not wish to have any more disputes with captain Lionel Messi after the Argentinian reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move. He’s our captain and the leader of our team,” Bartomeu told Catalan television network TV3 before the team’s 1-0 friendly win over …

FC Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu to face vote of no confidence
4 years, 3 months ago

FC Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu to face vote of no confidence

India TV News  

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu faces a vote of no confidence after club members on Thursday gathered enough signatures to force a referendum on his future. The opposition members had announced their intention to remove Bartomeu from the presidency after Lionel Messi told the club last month he wanted to leave amid one of its worst crises ever. Pressure on Bartomeu …

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu faces vote of no-confidence
4 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu faces vote of no-confidence

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is set to face a vote of no-confidence from the club's members after a campaign group seeking to oust him gathered the necessary number of signatures on Thursday to force the vote. Mes que una mocio, a group of members supported by candidates for next year's presidential election, said they had gathered 20,731 votes by …

Bid to oust Barcelona chief Bartomeu gathers pace - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

Bid to oust Barcelona chief Bartomeu gathers pace - Football news

The Hindu  

With Lionel Messi's aborted bid to leave Barcelona still raw, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu may be counting his days after a campaign group announced it was racking up signatures in a bid to force a vote of no-confidence in him. 'Mes que una mocio', the group supported by candidates for next year's presidential election, said they had reached 7,500 …

Bid to Oust Barca Chief Bartomeu Gathers Pace as Fallout from Messi Saga Continues
4 years, 3 months ago

Bid to Oust Barca Chief Bartomeu Gathers Pace as Fallout from Messi Saga Continues

News 18  

With Lionel Messi’s aborted bid to leave Barcelona still raw, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu may be counting his days after a campaign group announced they were racking up signatures in a bid to force a vote of no-confidence in him. ‘Mes que una mocio’, the group supported by candidates for next year’s presidential election, said they had reached 7,500 …

Lionel Messi Unlikely To Change Mind On Barcelona Exit, Says Presidential Candidate
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi Unlikely To Change Mind On Barcelona Exit, Says Presidential Candidate

News 18  

Lionel Messi is unlikely to change his mind about leaving Barcelona, the club’s presidential candidate Victor Font has said. Messi rocked Barcelona last month when his lawyers told the club he wanted to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for free before the 2020-21 season. “Unfortunately the club has not been able to deliver …

Lionel Messi remains silent after Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu's offer to resign
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi remains silent after Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu's offer to resign

Firstpost  

Without directly accusing Bartomeu, Messi has been outspoken against the club’s decisions this season, the team’s first without a title since 2007-08. The club has told Messi that president Josep Bartomeu will resign if that is what it takes to keep the playmaker, but Barcelona said on Friday there was no word yet from Messi on the offer. Bartomeu is …

Messi remains silent after Bartomeu's offer to resign
4 years, 3 months ago

Messi remains silent after Bartomeu's offer to resign

The Hindu  

While the wait to hear from Lionel Messi goes on, Barcelona continues to do everything it can to try to convince him to stay. The club has told Messi that president Josep Bartomeu will resign if that is what it takes to keep its star player, but Barcelona said on Friday there was no word yet from Messi on the …

Lionel Messi Remains Silent After Josep Bartomeu's Offer To Resign
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi Remains Silent After Josep Bartomeu's Offer To Resign

News 18  

While the wait to hear from Lionel Messi goes on, Barcelona continues to do everything it can to try to convince him to stay. The club has told Messi that president Josep Bartomeu will resign if that is what it takes to keep the playmaker, but Barcelona said on Friday there was no word yet from Messi on the offer. …

Barcelona president names seven players who are not for sale
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona president names seven players who are not for sale

The Hindu  

New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is expected to oversee a massive overhaul of the squad as he leads it into a new era after its weaknesses were exposed in the 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich, president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said. Koeman, one of Barca's greatest ever players who was confirmed as the club's new coach on Wednesday, will oversee …

Beleaguered Barcelona president Bartomeu vows to make changes
4 years, 4 months ago

Beleaguered Barcelona president Bartomeu vows to make changes

Daily Mail  

Barcelona's beleaguered club president Josep Bartomeu has insisted changes will be made at the Nou Camp after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has insisted changes are coming at the club Some reports suggest Quique Setien has been sacked after their thrashing by Bayern Munich Barcelona were trailing 4-1 after just …

Have no doubt that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu
4 years, 4 months ago

Have no doubt that Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu

India TV News  

Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Sunday that talismanic forward Lionel Messi will sign a new contract at the club despite rumours surrounding the Argentine's future. "Messi has said many times that he wants to retire here and I have no doubt that he will re-sign," Bartomeu said in an interview published by Barcelona's sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Earlier, …

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?
4 years, 5 months ago

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has rarely been known for speaking out but he could not help himself when analysing what has been a disastrous season finale for Barcelona and did not hold back after Thursday's limp 2-1 La Liga defeat at home by Osasuna. Barca's attentions now turn to the Champions League, a trophy it has somehow failed to win since 2015 …

Former Barcelona president 'scared' Lionel Messi could leave club
4 years, 5 months ago

Former Barcelona president 'scared' Lionel Messi could leave club

India TV News  

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he is concerned about talismanic captain Lionel Messi's future at the club and that he could leave due to 'a bad decision' of the current board. It was earlier reported in Spanish media that Messi had stopped contract negotiations with Barcelona amid reports of growing tensions within the club. "I want him to stay …

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta concerned Lionel Messi could leave due to board situation
4 years, 5 months ago

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta concerned Lionel Messi could leave due to board situation

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi could still leave Barcelona should his relationship with the current board not improve, according to the club's former president. Former Barcelona president Juan Laporta is 'scared' Lionel Messi could leave the club However, Joan Laporta is not quite as convinced and has warned that the 33-year-old could yet feel his future lies elsewhere. 'I want him to stay …

Lionel Messi will finish career at Barcelona, says club president
4 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi will finish career at Barcelona, says club president

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that captain Lionel Messi will end his career at the Catalan club, dismissing a report saying the Argentine no longer wishes to renew his current contract when it expires next year. “Messi has said he will end his working and footballing life at Barca,” Bartomeu told Spanish network Movistar after his side beat …

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