Barcelona
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The last day of the transfer window always delivers. Barcelona’s financial situation means they are thinking about free transfers and swap deals. And there could be a big surprise. According to Esport 3 and confirmed by SPORT, Barça have proposed swapping Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix to Atletico Madrid. Barça first over, revealed on Monday,…
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This article will analyse, one-by-one, the 10 key statements from this morning’s press conference in which Leo Messi bid farewell to FC Barcelona. After breaking down in tears at the start of his speech, the Argentina captain managed to regain his composure and give his version of recent events in front of the cameras. “EVERYTHING…
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Following this morning’s farewell press conference at Camp Nou, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has posted a personal message to Leo Messi on Twitter and Instagram. Desitjo el millor per a tu, Messi, i per a la teva família. Sempre tindràs les portes del Barça obertes. Gràcies per tot, Leo! pic.twitter.com/pL02D83RoP— Joan Laporta Estruch🎗 (@JoanLaportaFCB) 8 de…
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Very few people associated with FC Barcelona have posted a message on social media regarding Messi’s departure. One player who has commented on the situation, however, is Charles Puyol. The ex-captain wrote “A tough day, but #ViscaelBarça”, accompanied by a photo of him holding the captain’s armband at the Santiago Bernabéu. Another former Barça player…
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Lionel Messi will renew with Barcelona until 2026. The agreement between the forward and the club is final, And now, all that’s needed is for Barcelona president Joan Laporta to reduce the wage bill so the contract can be registered with LaLiga. Negotiations kicked on in recent hours and have now been closed, Meziesblog learned,…
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Memphis Depay has only been in Barcelona for five days, but this has been enough time for him to catch the eye of many Barça fans, who are known for liking players who bring something different. Players who challenge popular conventions. The Dutch forward has given an interview to SPORT to discuss his first week…
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It is understood that Leo Messi would be able to start training with Barça’s first team squad before he signs a new deal with the club. In other words, he would be allowed to train without officially being a Barcelona player. The Argentina captain is currently a free agent, and therefore unattached from any domestic…
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Samuel Umtiti’s presence in the two line ups so far is to do with the club’s need to put him in the shop window this summer. Umtiti started against Nastic and Girona, going off at half-time in both. Ronald Koeman is not counting on Umtiti this season, and he has fallen well out of favour…
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With a calculator in hand, Barcelona are working to reduce their wage bill. Barcelona need to do so to register their new signings and Leo Messi and Antoine Griezmann are on the chopping block, along with Philippe Coutinho. Barca’s priority is to get them out as they have huge salaries. Messi is willing to leave…
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Simon Zwartkruis, the writer of Memphis Depay’s official biography, describes the footballer as a rebel with a lot of self confidence, What else did he say? ‘Heart of a Lion’ was published in 2019, how did the idea come up? In the first years of his career, Memphis took the decision to share his personal…
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Barcelona are continuously studying formulas to make the Antoine Griezmann swap deal happen. They need him off the wage bill. Griezmann is not up for losing any of his money, however, and is part of a collective pandemic deal that he doesn’t want to break. It was signed by all the squad in unison. For…
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Antoine Griezmann’s future looks increasingly close to the Wanda Metropolitano. It’s a win-win for Barca because the Spanish giants need to rid themselves of his salary and the French footballer would like to play for his former side. There is talk of a trade with Saul Niguez, while others say Barcelona would be more interested…
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Barça’s technical secretariat is faced with the tremendously difficult task of balancing the books in order to ensure Leo Messi’s contract renewal. There’s no need to repeat what has been said a thousand times over about the club’s delicate financial situation, or how difficult it is to re-sign Messi without infringing financial fair play laws…
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Leo Messi has been a free agent since 1 July 2021, when his contract with FC Barcelona ended. The club and Joan Laporta are close to reaching an agreement on a renewal deal to tie down the world’s most influential footballer. Messi leaving Barça would not just affect FC Barcelona on a sporting and economic…
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Argentina’s game against Bolivia on Monday (Tuesday, 2am CET) will be Lionel Messi’s last match as a Barcelona player. His contract expires on Wednesday, so if a renewal is not announced soon, he could go into the quarterfinals at the Copa America as a free agent. He would no longer technically be a Barça player…
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Philippe Coutinho’s departure from Barca this summer is possible but it will all depend on the player himself. Barca know he should go but will not force him to take a decision. It will be the Brazilian himself who must take a step forward to start the exit process. He currently has three options on…
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