Manchester City are close to losing out on their dream Lionel Messi signing in the summer. The Argentine’s recent interview with La Sexta TV saw him comment on his future and pretty much everything that has transpired at Camp Nou in the recent past. Speaking about his future, the 33-year-old mentioned that he would like…
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Barcelona Presidential Election Already Looking Like A Two-horse Race
With 22 days left until Barcelona members elect their new president, it appears that it could already be just a two-horse race. As part of the process, those candidates who wish to be considered for election must have polled at least 2,257 votes in the first stage. Those who do so then go forward to…
JUST IN: PSG Face Barcelona In Champions League Knockout Phase (See Full Fixtures)
Paris Saint-Germain, last season’s beaten finalists, will face Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League while Liverpool were paired with RB Leipzig in Monday’s draw. Bayern Munich, who beat PSG in the 2020 final to win a sixth European crown, play Lazio in the knockout phase. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team, still seeking…
Barcelona Confirm Bartomeu Has RESIGNED As President, Along With Entire Club Board, After Messi Spat
Barcelona have confirmed Josep Maria Bartomeu has QUIT his role as president and has left the Nou Camp club, along with his entire board of directors. The news was initially reported across the Spanish media, with the club making it official and the chief announcing his departure in a press conference later on Tuesday evening….
FOOTBALL NEWS: Van Dijk ‘Out For Season, Aguero Avoids Retrospective Actions, Man City’s £15m Messi Bid
No retrospective action will be taken against Sergio Aguero for touching lineswoman Sian Massey-Ellis during Man City’s defeat of Arsenal. Aguero was caught on camera placing his hand on assistant referee Massey-Ellis’ shoulder during the first half of Saturday’s fixture at the Etihad. Touching a match official is usually punished by a yellow card, unless…
Man Utd In Dembele Talks, Consider New Sancho Bid
Manchester United are in talks with Barcelona over a loan deal for Ousmane Dembele, while the Premier League club are also considering an improved offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. United are keen to sign a winger during this transfer window and, while their first choice is Sancho, Dembele represents a strong alternative. The…
Manchester United In Talks To Sign Dembele
Manchester United are in talks to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona – according to the Daily Record. The Red Devils want to bring in the Frenchman on a season-long deal, but the Blaugrana will only agree to the transfer if an obligation to buy is included. Barca want to get Dembele off of their books permanently and currently value…
CONFIRMED: Messi Will Stay At Barcelona Next Season
Lionel Messi says he will remain at Barcelona next season after performing a shock U-turn on his future. Messi had believed that a clause in his contract would allow him to leave for free this transfer window, but Barcelona and La Liga insist that his €700m release clause would need to be paid in full….
Messi Fails To Report For Barcelona Testing
Lionel Messi has failed to report for coronavirus testing at Barcelona’s training complex as he continues his battle to leave the club. Messi’s decision not to attend means he will be unable to participate in Ronald Koeman’s first training session as Barcelona’s new manager on Monday afternoon. It is understood that the 33-year-old warned the…
Barcelona Must Pay €14m To Cancel Suarez Contract
Barcelona must pay €14 million (£12m/$17m) to cancel Luis Suarez’s current contract, Goal understands. A new era is being ushered in at Camp Nou under Ronald Koeman, who replaced Quique Setien in the managerial hot seat following a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in last season’s Champions League quarter-finals. The Dutchman has already started making plans for his first year at the helm,…
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