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Barcelona in another crisis with six board members being forced to resign

Barcelona in another crisis with six board members being forced to resign

La Liga, Trending
Six Barcelona board members have already informed president Josep Maria Bartomeu of their decision to resign from their positions. The club's Vice presidents Emili Rousand and Enrique Tombas will both leave, alongside directors Silvio Elias, Maria Teixidor, Josep Pont and Jordi Clasamiglia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Their exits were confirmed via a letter sent to Bartomeu, with the group calling for the Barca's leadership to be reviewed as soon as possible to ensure they are able to bounce back from the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. "We hereby want to communicate that the undersigned managers have transferred to President Bartomeu our decision to irrevocably resign from our position as managers of FC Barcelona," the group's letter...
Lionel Messi speaks on leaving Barca for Inter Milan

Lionel Messi speaks on leaving Barca for Inter Milan

La Liga, Seria A
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has branded reports linking him with a transfer move to Italian side Inter Milan as "fake news". The Barca forward took to social media to rubbish more speculation over his future at Camp Nou, which also linked him with former team Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine forward posted "lie number one" and "lie number two" over a screenshot of a tweet by TNT Sports, which also questioned whether Messi paid the bail money for Ronaldinho to be released from prison in Paraguay. • Mikel Arteta reveals summer transfer plans for Arsenal • Sadio Mane wanted Man Utd before Liverpool move He added: "What they said in this same media about Newell's a few weeks ago was also false. Thank g...
Mikel Arteta reveals summer transfer plans for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta reveals summer transfer plans for Arsenal

Premier League
Mikel Arteta has revealed he is already planning "two or three different scenarios" when it comes to Arsenal's summer transfer. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that they are to allow the summer transfer window to be moved and has recommended player contracts be extended until the campaign ends. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal currently have Dani Ceballos and Cedric Soares on loan while they also have the option to sign Pablo Mari. Arteta said last month that they need to sit down with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the end of the campaign and thrash out a new deal. ▪︎ Sadio Mane wanted Man Utd before Liverpool move ▪︎ Rio Ferdinand reveals why he turned down Barcelona after secret Rijkaard talks Speaking to Sky Sports, the Arsenal boss said:...
Sadio Mane wanted Man Utd before Liverpool move

Sadio Mane wanted Man Utd before Liverpool move

Premier League
Manchester United were the club on Sadio Mane's mind before the Senegal international made the transfer move to Liverpool. The winger joined the Reds in 2016 for a transfer fee of £30 million ($37m) after two successful years in the Premier League with Southampton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But before moving to Anfield, Mane had been subject to significant interest from United, with the now 27-year-old conceding he thought about a move to Old Trafford. "We were thinking most about Manchester United," Mane told The Times. • Rio Ferdinand reveals why he turned down Barcelona after secret Rijkaard talks • Barcelona reject chance to sign Chelsea star Willian "That was a tough time for me as I was on the bench so I was not thinking about anyon...
Rio Ferdinand reveals why he turned down Barcelona after secret Rijkaard talks

Rio Ferdinand reveals why he turned down Barcelona after secret Rijkaard talks

Trending, La Liga
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he ‘came close’ to joining Barcelona after holding talks with the club over a move to the Camp Nou. The former England international became the most expensive defender in the world when the Red devils paid Leeds United £29.1m for Ferdinand in 2002. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ferdinand developed into the finest defender at the theatre of dreams and the former West Ham centre-back conceded that the finest moment of his career came when he captained United to Champions League glory against Chelsea. ● Rudiger explains how Fabregas guided shirt swap with Lionel Messi ● Barcelona reject chance to sign Chelsea star Willian ● Reus sends message to Sancho over Man Utd transfer United had to b...
Barcelona reject chance to sign Chelsea star Willian

Barcelona reject chance to sign Chelsea star Willian

La Liga, Premier League
Barcelona have turned down the opportunity to sign Willian when his deal expires this summer due to his high demands, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea winger has been linked with a free transfer to the Nou Camp after failing to agree a new deal with his current the blues. ▪︎ Rudiger explains how Fabregas guided shirt swap with Lionel Messi ▪︎ Reus sends message to Sancho over Man Utd transfer After failing to sign Willian with a £60million bid two summers ago, it was thought the Catalans would jump at the chance to sign the Brazilian for nothing. However, Sport claim the Catalan club have ended their interest in the 31-year-old due to his requests for a three-year deal with huge wages. Given his status as a free...
Rudiger explains how Fabregas guided shirt swap with Lionel Messi

Rudiger explains how Fabregas guided shirt swap with Lionel Messi

Trending
Antonio Rudiger has revealed he still treasures the Barcelona shirt he received from Lionel Messi - and that he may never have got his hands on it were it not for Cesc Fabregas' intervention. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea signed Rudiger from Roma in 2017 and has gone on to become a regular in the Blues defence. But of all the top players he has faced over the course of his career, the Argentina international stands out. ▪︎ Reus sends message to Sancho over Man Utd transfer ▪︎ Udinese chief Marino confirms Premier League will ‘release statement’ to declare season is cancelled ▪︎ Ronaldo mocks Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes over workout on Instagram "I have Lionel Messi’s shirt from when we played Barcelona in the Champions League a couple of yea...
Reus sends message to Sancho over Man Utd transfer

Reus sends message to Sancho over Man Utd transfer

Bundesliga, Premier League
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has urged Jadon Sancho to reject a big-money move this summer window and continue developing his game with the Bundesliga team instead. The England international is believed to be United’s top target this summer, with the club prepared to break their transfer record – currently the £89millon they spent on signing Paul Pogba. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea and Liverpool are also in Jadon Sancho, who looks likely to return to the Premier League having hit double figures for both goals and assists in this campaign. Ronaldo mocks Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes over workout on Instagram Sadio Mane accepts Liverpool may not be awarded Premier League title But Marco Reus says Sancho, who has only just turned 20...
Ronaldo mocks Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes over workout on Instagram

Ronaldo mocks Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes over workout on Instagram

Trending
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has mocked Portugal team-mate Bruno Fernandes after the Manchester United player attempted his abs challenge. The 35-year-old last weekend challenged his Instagram followers to a "core crusher" test, with the former Real Madrid star hitting a remarkable 142 reps in just 45 seconds. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alongside a couple of sporting figures, Fernandes - who has starred for the Red devils since making a January move to Old Trafford - tried the challenge out for himself. ● Udinese chief Marino confirms Premier League will 'release statement' to declare season is cancelled ● Tottenham reprimand Mourinho and players for breaking coronavirus rules Upon completing it, the midfielder wrote on Instagram: "#Nik...
Sadio Mane accepts Liverpool may not be awarded Premier League title

Sadio Mane accepts Liverpool may not be awarded Premier League title

Premier League
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says he will "understand" if they are denied winning the Premier League title due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jurgen Klopp's side looked destined to lift their first top-flight trophy in 30 years until English football was suspended amid the crisis which has gripped the planet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As it stands the 2019/20 season has been suspended indefinitely and will only resume when it is safe and appropriate to do so, although there have been calls to make the campaign null and void. ● Udinese chief Marino confirms Premier League will 'release statement' to declare season is cancelled ● Tottenham reprimand Mourinho and players for breaking coronavirus rules That would stop the Reds winning the title, d...
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