Tag: Barcelona
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Barca president speaks on Messi departure
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been explaining why a new contract cannot be agreed with Lionel Messi, with an all-time great preparing to sever ties with the only club side that he has represented in an iconic career. Laporta told a press conference: “Leo wanted to stay at Barca. We wanted him to stay. “I…
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BREAKING: Lionel Messi leaves FC Barcelona
La Liga giant FC Barcelona say Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club “because of financial and structural obstacles”. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since 1 July when his contract expired. He agreed a new deal on reduced wages with club two weeks later, but it was dependent on Barca selling…
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Messi accepts 50% wage cut, to sign new five-year Barcelona contract
Lionel Messi will sign a new five-year contract at Barcelona and take an incredible 50 per cent wage cut, Goal can confirm. Messi has spent his entire career to date on Barca’s books, having initially made his debut for the club as a teenager in 2004, but dropped into the free agency pool at the…
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Messi for Ballon d’Or ahead of Chelsea star – Barca legend
Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov believes Lionel Messi is in line to win the Ballon d’Or again. Speaking with TMW, Stoichkov was asked about the prospects of Chelsea’s Italy midfielder Jorginho. He replied: “Who can win this year? Jorginho has had a super season, but for the Ballon d’Or I don’t know if he can. Messì…
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Don’t compare Pedri with me – Iniesta
Former Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has urged fans not to compare Pedri with him. The Vissel Kobe star insists Pedri should be allowed to make his own way. Iniesta told Ibai Llanos on his Twitch channel, “I’ve never liked to compare, even though it’s inevitable. The same happened to me. The important thing is that…
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Barcelona sign “Austrian Messi” on loan from Rapid Vienna
FC Barcelona have completed the signing of Yusuf Demir on loan from Rapid Vienna with an option to buy. The 18-year-old winger has earned a fine reputation at home after breaking into the Rapid Vienna team so young. He has been dubbed the ‘Austrian Messi’ for his style of play and stature. Demir will now…
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If Barca don’t want me, I’ll retire from playing – Pique
FC Barcelona’s veteran central defender Gerard Pique said on Friday that he would hang his boots and retire from football if the club wanted him to leave. The 34-year-old, who is also the owner of third-tier side FC Andorra, ruled out playing for the club he owns. “The day I stop playing for Barca, I…
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I hope Haaland comes to Barca – Pique
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique would welcome Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland to the Nou Camp. The Blaugrana’s finances are in a perilous position, but there is still optimism that they could lure a big-name player to the Camp Nou this summer. “I have no idea, I hope that he comes [to Barcelona],” Pique said during…
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No reason to rush Barcelona – Xavi
Al Sadd coach Xavi stands by his decision not to accept an offer to return to Barcelona. Xavi has been offered the job twice but, while the Spaniard admits that turning down his boyhood club was difficult, he felt it wasn’t the right moment. “Fortunately or unfortunately I have said no to Barcelona twice, due…