Six Barcelona directors quit, throwing club into crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Six Barcelona directors quit, throwing club into crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

Barcelona: Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona were in turmoil on Friday after six board directors resigned criticising the club’s handling of a social media scandal and the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis. Two of the club’s four vice presidents, Emili Rousaud and Enrique Tombas, were among those to quit, joined by directors Silvio Elias, Josep Pont, Jordi Calsamiglia and Maria Texidor. They asked Bartomeu to call presidential elections as soon as possible and criticised the club for hiring a third party, I3 Ventures, earlier this year to monitor social media coverage of Barca. Bartomeu has denied accusations the company created social media accounts to smear future presidential candidates, and former and current players, but he anyway rescinded the club’s contract with the firm.

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La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

Xavi condemns Barcelona and Real Madrid ‘tension’ after alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi condemns Barcelona and Real Madrid ‘tension’ after alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior

New York Times  

Barcelona manager Xavi has condemned the “current state” of tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of Saturday’s Clasico after a Barcelona board member’s alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior. A now deleted tweet allegedly sent from the account of board member Mikel Camps criticised the Real Madrid forward after he performed a number of stepovers during Madrid’s Champions …

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta

The Hindu  

After a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge Messi said his son was keen on a Barcelona return. “Leo wants to return to Barcelona, and I’d love to see him back,” Jorge told journalist Toni Juanmartí. Barcelona theoretically was also an option, being the club where he grew up and thrived for nearly two …

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in its current financial situation, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Wednesday. Messi, 35, is expected to leave PSG at the end of the season and has been heavily linked with a return to the Camp Nou, with Barca striker Robert Lewandowski saying he hopes to play …

Barcelona call on La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign over alleged false evidence
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona call on La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign over alleged false evidence

New York Times  

Barcelona called on La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign as they accused him of providing false evidence to public prosecutors who have already charged the club with corruption. The statement read: “Given the gravity of the information that has appeared today in La Vanguardia in which the La Liga president Javier Tebas is linked to the presentation of false …

El Clasico overshadowed by Barcelona referee corruption charge
1 year, 9 months ago

El Clasico overshadowed by Barcelona referee corruption charge

Firstpost  

Barcelona: Spain’s El Clasico is one of the world’s biggest sporting occasions, pitting giants Barcelona and Real Madrid head-to-head, but the build-up to Sunday’s La Liga clash has been overshadowed by “Caso Negreira”. Charges were filed last week against Barcelona, former vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee, Negreira, and two former Barcelona presidents, Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, among …

Real Madrid, Barcelona's La Liga El Clasico Overshadowed by Barca Referee Corruption Row
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid, Barcelona's La Liga El Clasico Overshadowed by Barca Referee Corruption Row

News 18  

Spain’s Clasico is one of the world’s biggest sporting occasions, pitting giants Barcelona and Real Madrid head-to-head, but the build-up to Sunday’s La Liga clash has been overshadowed by “Caso Negreira”. Although La Liga leaders Barcelona can virtually clinch the title if they beat second-place Real Madrid on Sunday to move 12 points clear, headlines remain dominated by the Negreira …

Spanish federation sides against Barcelona over payments
1 year, 9 months ago

Spanish federation sides against Barcelona over payments

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Spanish soccer federation has …

Prosecutors accuse Barcelona of corruption in ref payments
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutors accuse Barcelona of corruption in ref payments

The Independent  

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Report: Barcelona to be accused of corruption for payments
1 year, 10 months ago

Report: Barcelona to be accused of corruption for payments

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prosecutors will accuse Spanish soccer …

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?

Live Mint  

Rumours abound over Lionel Messi's future, which is still up in the air. According to Sport, a Spanish website that referenced Catalunya Radio in its article, Jorge Messi had a meeting with Joan Laporte, president of FC Barcelona, last week. According to the Spanish publications, Laporte has long been prepared to welcome La Pulga back to Barcelona, and there may …

Barcagate Payment to Referee Scandal Continues to Grow in Spain
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcagate Payment to Referee Scandal Continues to Grow in Spain

News 18  

The controversy over money paid to a former referee by FC Barcelona continues to increase in Spain in a case that is quickly becoming known as “Barcagate.” “Barcagate” came to light last week when it was revealed that FC Barcelona had paid around 7 million euros to a consultancy owned by Jose Maria Negreira, a former referee and also the …

Barcelona players 'are angry with Joan Laporta'
2 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona players 'are angry with Joan Laporta'

Daily Mail  

Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique are said to be among those frustrated Players have reportedly been angered by the 60-year-old's public comments There's more unsettlement at Barcelona after president Joan Laporta criticised players for not taking a salary cut, according to a report. Laporta used a Members' Assembly to ask the likes of Frenkie De Jong and other senior players …

Debt-ridden Barcelona was king of the 2022 transfer window, but at what cost?
2 years, 4 months ago

Debt-ridden Barcelona was king of the 2022 transfer window, but at what cost?

The Hindu  

If every football transfer deadline day had played out in a physical market, one would notice distinct characters caught in the mad rush to complete deals before the window slammed shut. To sum up Barcelona’s troubles, the club’s debt rose to €1.3 billion last year, and having crossed a stipulated ‘salary limit’, the club was blocked by the Spanish league …

Barcelona registers four new signings after triggering final ‘economic lever’
2 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona registers four new signings after triggering final ‘economic lever’

The Hindu  

Barcelona has registered four of its newly signed players ahead of its opening game of the season at home to Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, a La-Liga source has told Reuters. Midfielder Franck Kessie, defender Andreas Christensen and forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha are now available to face Rayo Vallecano, though Jules Kounde still needs clearance. Barca had to meet LaLiga’s …

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return
2 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and his father have told Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return to the club for the Argentine superstar after growing irritated by his continued comments. Messi joined Paris St Germain last summer after Barcelona failed to fall in line with La Liga financial regulations making it impossible to reach a contract agreement. Lionel Messi …

Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'
2 years, 11 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 …

Barcelona to Shine Light on Financial Meltdown Under Josep Maria Bartomeu
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona to Shine Light on Financial Meltdown Under Josep Maria Bartomeu

News 18  

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’ prompted the prosecutor’s office in Barcelona to launch an investigation on Friday into “economic crimes”, a source told AFP, after …

LaLiga: Barcelona to shine light on financial meltdown under former president Josep Bartomeu
2 years, 11 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’ …

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona Closing in on Xavi as B team Coach Sergi Barjuan Put in Temporary Charge

News 18  

Barcelona are close to finalising Xavi Hernandez’s long-anticipated return as coach, according to various reports in the Catalan press on Thursday, with B team coach Sergi Barjuan put in temporary charge following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. A poor start to the season has raised the possibility of the team even failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League, which …

A timeline of Barcelona’s dramatic 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

A timeline of Barcelona’s dramatic 2021

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. May 16 – Barca’s dwindling hopes of winning the LaLiga title are …

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 …

Barcelona says audit shows club was technically bankrupt
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona says audit shows club was technically bankrupt

The Hindu  

Barcelona was technically bankrupt when president Joan Laporta took over earlier this year, the club said Wednesday. Reverter said the audit concluded that “there have been serious administrative deficiencies” during the administration of Bartomeu, who in the past has denied being responsible for the team’s current financial struggles. Reverter said the club will bet on the youngsters from Barcelona's famed …

Barcelona says audit shows club was technically bankrupt
3 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona says audit shows club was technically bankrupt

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona was technically bankrupt when president Joan Laporta took over earlier this year, the club said Wednesday. Reverter said the audit concluded that “there have been serious administrative deficiencies” during the administration of Bartomeu, who in the past has denied being responsible for the team’s current financial struggles. Reverter said the club will bet on the youngsters from …

Real, Barca influence on Spain fades along with club superpower status
3 years, 3 months ago

Real, Barca influence on Spain fades along with club superpower status

The Hindu  

While Real Madrid and Barcelona's superpower status a decade ago was reflected in their dominance of Spain's all-conquering national side, their decline can be measured in the very same way: Spain head to the UEFA Nations League Final Four tournament with no players from Real and four from Barcelona. It is a far cry from when the two clubs had …

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Insists European Super League Still Alive
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Insists European Super League Still Alive

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted that the Super League project is still alive, despite the withdrawal earlier this year of the majority of founding clubs. The other nine have all withdrawn and signed agreements with UEFA prohibiting them from repeating their actions, but Laporta said Barca were still moving forwards with the plans. The three clubs who are defending …

Barcelona in ‘very worrying’ financial situation, admits club president Joan Laporta
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona in ‘very worrying’ financial situation, admits club president Joan Laporta

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Laporta blamed the “lies” of his predecessor, Josep Maria Bartomeu, for the …

LaLiga: Barcelona president Joan Laporta says club's debt now stands at $1.6 billion
3 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona president Joan Laporta says club's debt now stands at $1.6 billion

Firstpost  

The club lost star player Messi to Paris Saint-Germain this month because it could not give him a new contract that would fit within the Spanish league’s strict financial fair-play regulations. Joan Laporta blamed the previous administration of Josep Bartomeu for the club’s “dramatic” situation that ultimately led to Lionel Messi’s departure. “We have found ourselves in a difficult situation …

Barcelona’s president says club’s debt now at $1.6 billion
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona’s president says club’s debt now at $1.6 billion

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona’s president presented a grim picture of the club’s financial situation on Monday, saying its debt had risen to 1.35 billion euros. Laporta said the club had losses of 481 million euros and was left with a negative net worth of 451 million euros, making it difficult to negotiate with players. “We have found ourselves in a difficult …

La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener
3 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener

Hindustan Times  

The post-Lionel Messi era began for Barcelona with fans chanting his name in the stands and players overcoming his absence on the field. La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener Barcelona’s first season without Messi in 17 years started with a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Sunday, with many …

Explained | Why was Messi forced to leave Barça?
3 years, 4 months ago

Explained | Why was Messi forced to leave Barça?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 10, Paris Saint-Germain signed Lionel Messi on a two-year contract, bringing an end to a glittering 17-year-career for the Argentine superstar at Barcelona that saw him win 35 trophies, including 10 league titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns, and the Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best player six times. Barcelona president Joan …

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure
3 years, 4 months ago

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure

India TV News  

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez denied having played a role in Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. Pérez on Wednesday released a statement denying any connection with Messi’s departure after being linked to it by a former Barcelona official who resigned because of the club’s failure to keep the star player. Pérez asked Jaume Llopis to issue a retraction for saying …

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?
3 years, 5 months ago

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain after 21 years with Barcelona. I never imagined having to say goodbye as I didn’t think about it.” Up until then, many Barcelona faithfuls wished there was a possibility that Messi could stay. After 21 years, 17 seasons with the first time, 778 appearances, 672 goals, 10 league titles, six Ballons d’Or, …

Lionel Messi's breakdown while announcing Barcelona exit leaves football fans in tears
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi's breakdown while announcing Barcelona exit leaves football fans in tears

India TV News  

Lionel Messi's incredible 17-season career at Barcelona appears to have come to an end. Barcelona fans and football fans around the world took to social media platforms to express their sadness. Barcelona announced it could not keep its greatest player because it wasn’t able to fit a new contract within the Spanish league’s financial fair-play regulations. The Argentina star had …

Who is to blame for Messi’s exit from Barcelona?
3 years, 5 months ago

Who is to blame for Messi’s exit from Barcelona?

Al Jazeera  

Is it Barcelona’s leadership and its mismanagement of the club or La Liga’s tough regulation rules? Barcelona President Joan Laporta blamed the club’s failure to re-sign Messi on La Liga’s refusal to bend its rules, but Barca happily signed up to these regulations in 2013 along with the 19 other La Liga clubs. A structural problem Barcelona has clearly been …

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi
3 years, 5 months ago

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi

Associated Press  

Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi are in negotiations on a contract after financially troubled Barcelona was unable to keep the superstar, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Messi’s legal team is in Paris and negotiations have seen an annual net salary of around 25 million euros discussed which would be lower than his …

Finances don’t add up, but can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Lionel Messi?
3 years, 5 months ago

Finances don’t add up, but can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Lionel Messi?

Live Mint  

News of Lionel Messi's departure is a hammer blow for Barcelona, but it is also a disaster for the prestige of La Liga. Now Messi is apparently on his way too, with Barcelona unable to extend the contract of the 34-year-old Argentinian superstar, their dire economic predicament falling foul of La Liga's financial fair play rules. "Messi was the last …

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

Firstpost  

In a dramatic news conference, Laporta said he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, with Barca facing huge financial problems ahead of the start of La Liga. Barcelona: Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career has come to an end because the cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the Argentinian superstar, club president Joan Laporta …

Club above everything- Joan Laporta on not being able to resign Lionel Messi
3 years, 5 months ago

Club above everything- Joan Laporta on not being able to resign Lionel Messi

The Hindu  

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta said on Friday that the club was unable to re-sign Lionel Messi as it had no margin to pay more under La Liga's Financial Fair Play rules. Laporta said that the club had agreed two deals with Messi, firstly a two-year deal made payable over five, and then a five-year deal. The Barca chief also …

Lionel Messi: Where it went wrong for the Barcelona star and how exit was over a YEAR in the making
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi: Where it went wrong for the Barcelona star and how exit was over a YEAR in the making

Daily Mail  

A 21-year chapter has finally closed for Lionel Messi at Barcelona, with the Argentine now looking for his next adventure after the Spanish giants confirmed he would not be signing a new deal. Lionel Messi will not continue on with Barcelona next season after a dramatic U-turn on his decision to re-sign with the Catalan outfit It pulls the curtain …

Social media reacts to Lionel Messi's exit news with hilarious memes
3 years, 5 months ago

Social media reacts to Lionel Messi's exit news with hilarious memes

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club 'because of financial and structural obstacles'. Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club next season As a result, supporters have taken to Twitter to express their feelings following the news of the Messi's departure. Harry Kane seeing Pep’s best mate Lionel …

Lionel Messi: Barcelona confirm forward is LEAVING due to 'economic obstacles'
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi: Barcelona confirm forward is LEAVING due to 'economic obstacles'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi will sensationally walk away from Barcelona this summer and leave the Spanish giants for good, despite being widely expected to remain at the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer after an agreement could not be reached Issuing a shock statement on Thursday evening, Barcelona said: 'Despite having reached an agreement between FC Barcelona and Leo …

Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’

Al Jazeera  

Striker to leave Spanish club despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract. Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties reaching an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of the deal. “Although an agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Leo …

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas
3 years, 6 months ago

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona must considerably reduce its wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules. Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer and appearance maker, ended his 21-year association with the club last month and …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says ‘a cycle has ended’ as LaLiga club prepare for Lionel Messi decision
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says ‘a cycle has ended’ as LaLiga club prepare for Lionel Messi decision

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joan Laporta says it’s time for analysis ahead …

VIEW FROM SPAIN: Breakaway clubs Barcelona, Real and Atletico Madrid accused of hypocrisy
3 years, 8 months ago

VIEW FROM SPAIN: Breakaway clubs Barcelona, Real and Atletico Madrid accused of hypocrisy

Daily Mail  

Spain's biggest sports daily Marca took a stand against the European Super League with its Monday columnist Roberto Palomar calling it: ‘Clubs on high crapping on those down below’. Barcelona fans are split on the club's decision to form a European Super League with 11 others LaLiga champions Real Madrid have been criticised by the press in the Spanish capital …

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey
3 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he was very …

Barcagate: Understanding Barcelona scandal that led to arrest of ex-club president Josep Maria Bartomeu
3 years, 10 months ago

Barcagate: Understanding Barcelona scandal that led to arrest of ex-club president Josep Maria Bartomeu

Firstpost  

Here’s everything you need to know about the Barcagate episode that has the football world buzzing since the news of the arrests broke in and dealt a major blow to the club’s image. The raid yielded the arrests of former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu and three other officials — CEO Oscar Grau, former adviser to the presidency Jaume Masferrer …

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president
3 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

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