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  • Barca in problem as six board members resign

    Barca in problem as six board members resign

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    Six Barcelona board members have resigned and told president Josep Maria Bartomeu they are unhappy at how the club is being managed. In a joint letter, the six expressed concern over the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis for the club. They also criticised the handling of a scandal in February when the club were…

  • Transfer: Barca rejects Chelsea midfielder Willian

    Transfer: Barca rejects Chelsea midfielder Willian

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    Barcelona have rejected the chance to sign Willian, who has been offered to them, according to Sport. Willian’s current deal at Chelsea is running out and he will be a free agent at the end of this season. The 31-year-old is widely expected to leave Stamford Bridge, with no progress made on an extension. With…

  • Why I rejected Barcelona and Messi – Ferdinand

    Why I rejected Barcelona and Messi – Ferdinand

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    Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has spoken about his reasons for rejecting Barcelona. Ferdinand enjoyed a glittering career with the Red Devils and won every nearly domestic and international club trophy, including multiple Premier League titles. But he had the chance to join Lionel Messi at Barcelona at one stage of his career. “It…

  • La Liga: ‘Only Neymar can replace Messi at Barca’

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    Brazil World Cup winner Mazinho is backing Barcelona to bring back PSG star Neymar. Barca unsuccessfully attempted to sign Neymar last summer. “Barcelona would be delighted if he can return tomorrow,” Mazinho, the father of Barca midfielder Rafinha, told Radio MARCA. “He is Messi’s natural replacement. “There is no other to replace Messi.”

  • Lionel Messi named best player of all time

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    Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player of all-time while Ronaldinho belongs among the greats, according to Xavi. Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi is considered among the modern-day greats, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. His former team-mate, Xavi, has no doubt the Argentina international is the greatest player ever. “Ronaldinho is at the level of the…

  • Xavi would be under pressure as Barca coach – Rivaldo

    Xavi would be under pressure as Barca coach – Rivaldo

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    Former Brazil international Rivaldo has revealed that Xavi would be a good fit as manager at Camp Nou – but must face up to a huge weight of expectation. Xavi, a former captain of Barca has also spoken recently of his desire to take over as manager of his old team, although the former Spain…

  • COVID-19: Barca players to take 70% pay cut

    COVID-19: Barca players to take 70% pay cut

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    Barcelona players will take a 70% pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic and make additional contributions to ensure non-sporting staff receive full wages. Captain Lionel Messi said the move was delayed as the players were “looking for a formula to help the club”. Juventus players and manager Maurizio Sarri agreed to freeze their pay for…

  • Why i left Arsenal for Barca – Fabregas

    Why i left Arsenal for Barca – Fabregas

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    Cesc Fabregas says he left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2011 for a number of reasons, including his relationship with some former team-mates, pressure on winning trophies and the club’s lack of recruitment. Fabregas joined Arsenal from Barca as a 15-year-old in 2003 and went on to make 303 appearances across all competitions before returning to…

  • Barca to sell Griezmann for €100m

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    Barcelona are ready to sell Antoine Griezmann, less than one year after signing him from Atletico Madrid, according to Sport. The La Liga champions could accept a bid of €100 million (£92m) for the France forward. Barca chiefs feel Griezmann is not a crucial addition to the squad. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are possible…

  • La Liga: Lionel Messi discusses his Barca future

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    Despite all the recent issues at Barcelona, Lionel Messi insists nothing has changed as he committed his future to the club for as long as they want him. Barca trail Real Madrid by a point in LaLiga and the recriminations led to Messi and director of football Eric Abidal being involved in an angry exchange…