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Report: Lionel Messi’s Dad Meets with Barcelona, Transfer Talks End in Stalemate

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona Looks on during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio San Paolo on February 25, 2020 in Naples, Italy. Lionel Messi still reportedly wants out of Barcelona. According to Rodrigo Faez and Moises Llorens of ESPN, "the face-to-face meeting between Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and Jorge Messi ended in a stalemate on Wednesday as Lionel Messi continues to look for a way out of the club, sources told ESPN." Messi's father Jorge is also his representative.  And so the stalemate continues. Messi believes he should be allowed to leave on a free transfer after informing Barcelona he wants to leave, exercising a clause in his contract.  Essentially, every year Messi can leave ...
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Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward would consider Premier League return if club let him leave

Gareth Bale of Real Madrid controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Gareth Bale says he would consider a return to the Premier League if Real Madrid finally let him leave the club. Bale blames the Spanish club for not allowing him to leave sooner and says it is nice to feel "appreciated" when he joins up with the Wales squad. The 31-year-old almost left Real Madrid last summer for a move to China but it was blocked at the last minute. Since then, Bale has made just 20 appearances for the club and only two of those came after football's restart following lockdown. Speaking before Wales' UEFA Nations League fixtures with Finland and Bulgaria, Bale excl...
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Casemiro: “We’ve started at full speed”

Carlos H. Casemiro of Real Madrid controls the ball during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on July 10, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. The start of the 2020-2021 La Liga season is right around the corner, with Real Madrid’s season opener scheduled for September 20th against Real Sociedad.  Los Blancos returned to training this past Monday and Casemiro was the first player to address the media and share his thoughts about what’s to come. “We’ve started at full speed, doing the different exercises in training. We’re already thinking about our first game in La Liga, because we want to start on the right foot.  Everyone is working well, the atmosphere is good and we’re all excited about working again, so the first days are ver...
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Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, arrives in Barcelona for crunch transfer talks amid Manchester City links

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi arrives at his apartment in Barcelona on September 02, 2020. Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge, has landed in Barcelona ahead of crunch talks with the club over his son's future. Messi rocked Barcelona last month when his lawyers told the club he wanted to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for free before the 2020-21 season. The club disputed the claim saying the clause expired on June 10, though LaLiga then sided with the club by releasing a statement saying his contract was still valid, meaning paying his €700million (£632m) release clause is the only way to trigger a transfer. Jorge Messi, boarded a private plan in Rosario bound for Barcelona and a meeting with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu....
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Zidane: “Kroos will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in his position”

Toni Kroos of Real Madrid, coach Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu on August 24, 2019 in Madrid Spain. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane talked about Toni Kroos in an interview published on Real France, where he praised the midfielder and revealed his attitude inside the dressing room. “Everything in his life is about football and family, nothing else matters. He will be remembered as a spectacular player, one of the all-time greats in his position,” revealed Zidane. The coach was asked about what qualities make Kroos one of the best midfielders in the world. “He’s so good that he can play as a number 6, as a central midfielder or also as an attacking midfielder. He is always calm and t...
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It’s Official: Ivan Rakitic Leaves Barcelona for Sevilla

Ivan Rakitic of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona has confirmed the transfer of Ivan Rakitic to Sevilla FC on its official website.  The Andalusian club will pay 1.5 million euro to Barcelona for the Croatia national team player, with the possibility of paying an additional nine million euro through bonuses. On Wednesday at 11 am, the club will say goodbye to Rakitic with a ceremony and a press conference.  Barcelona thanked the Croat for six years of loyalty during which he became the fourth foreigner with the most appearances in the history of the club. "FC Barcelona publicly expresses its gratitude to Rakitic for his commitment and d...
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Lionel Messi: Barcelona to offer contract extension to Man City target – with new clause

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks dejected during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Lionel Messi will be offered a new contract by Barcelona in an attempt to ward off Manchester City, according to reports.  The Argentina international wants to quit the Nou Camp after nearly two decades at the club. And he feels he can depart for free - despite the La Liga giants saying otherwise. Messi has become Barcelona’s best player in their entire history over the years, propelling them to 10 La Liga titles as well as four Champions League crowns. But, now, a sensational parting of the ways could be on the cards. Messi wants out of Barcelona, believing he’s now a free agent due to a clause in his co...
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Champions Real Madrid kick off La Liga title defense at Real Sociedad

Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid poses with the La Liga trophy after Madrid secure the La Liga title during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on July 16, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Spanish champions Real Madrid begin the defense of their La Liga title away at Real Sociedad on September 20 and play Barcelona in the season's first classico just over one month later, Monday's draw for this season's fixtures revealed. Real play at Sociedad one week after the scheduled kick off of the new campaign because teams that participated in the last stages of the Champions League and Europa League have been given additional time off. The new La Liga season kicks off on September 11 but Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Sevilla do not begin their fixtures u...
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Messi could face suspension by Barcelona

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks dejected during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Lionel Messi could be suspended and have a portion of his salary seized by Barcelona if he continues to refuse to attend official club events. Messi did not show for Sunday's coronavirus tests and it seems clear he will not attend new coach Ronald Koeman's first training session as coach on Monday. Both of those indiscretions would represent his first and second 'serious offences' and as both La Liga and the club believe that he is still under contract, this represents a breach of the collective agreement for players and clubs in the division. If he were to refuse to attend a further training session, this could ...
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Ronald Koeman hires new fitness coach for FC Barcelona

Barcelona's new Dutch coach Ronald Koeman poses during his official presentation at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 19, 2020. Ronald Koeman has hired a new fitness coach as he attempts to rebuild FC Barcelona, and it is understood previous staff will either be re-assigned or fired. Albert Roca, who was the fitness coach under Frank Rijkaard in the Dutchman’s reign at Barcelona, will return to the Catalan club. Edu Pons and Antonio Gomez, who were previously in charge, will have to find new jobs - perhaps still with the club, perhaps not, according to reporting. Pons was usually in charge of training on the pitch, while Gomez was in charge in the weight room. The club has hired Lluis Til, most recently of AS Monaco, to be the new head doctor. He was also in the staf...
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Argentine President Tells Messi To End Career At Newell’s Old Boys

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Lionel Messi's future remains unclear as the Argentine looks determined to bolt Camp Nou. Though there are several clubs linked to the 33-year-old footballer, a sensible place to go to maybe at his homeland. Argentine president Alberto Fernandez sent a message to Messi, calling on him to return and end his career with Newell's Old Boys. Even at his age, many feel that Messi can still compete at a high level and Argentinians are dreaming of a possible homecoming. Fans of the Argentine club took the streets recently, holding a parade that could hopefully convince Messi to come home. However it may take more than that alth...
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Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid May Benefit In the Future For AS Monaco Defender

Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi of AS Monaco during the Ligue 1 match between FC Metz and AS Monaco on August 30, 2020 in Metz, France. The expectations are high for Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid and one player that the club has gained interest in in the future is AS Monaco’s Benoit Badiashile.  Spending for a big deal this year is out of the question but that hasn’t hindered the organization in scouting for the years to come. With everything that Badiashile offers Real Madrid has already put Badiashile as a possible 2021 signing per Fansided’s The Real Champs.  Considering the way Zidane’s team has been playing, having someone of Badiashile’s caliber will greatly complement the club’s dynamic.  The defensive intensity of the rising star has the potential to play w...
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Arturo Vidal: Barcelona must ‘change a lot of things’

Arturo Vidal of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Arturo Vidal has been talking about where it’s all been going wrong for Barcelona on the pitch and how the team can improve. The Catalan giants are coming off the back of a difficult season where they lost La Liga to Real Madrid and were thrashed 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Vidal says a lot needs to change at the Camp Nou and offered his thoughts on what needs to happen. “Barcelona first have to change their way of thinking because football has evolved a lot, their DNA is already lagging behind and other teams are improving in other aspects; football at the moment is more physical, with more ...
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BREAKING – La Liga release official statement on the Lionel Messi situation

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. La Liga have released an official statement on the  contract saga that is currently the most important issue in Lionel Messi's future - and they have sided with FC Barcelona, reports Fabrizio Romano. This morning, Messi failed to attend the PCR tests at Barcelona - a clear signal of his desire to leave the club and an attempt to put pressure on the board to reach a resolution. Additionally, it has been reported that Messi's camp believe that his release clause of €700m no longer applies, and that the Argentinean is effectively a free agent and can sign for any club he wishes. However, La Liga have waded into the...
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Senior Barcelona figures ‘expect Lionel Messi to join Manchester City’

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona reportedly expect Lionel Messi to eventually join Manchester City during the summer transfer window. Despite the 33-year-old expressing a desire to leave Camp Nou, it remains unclear whether the Catalan giants are prepared to negotiate a deal with any one of a number of interested parties. However, with doubts emerging over the validity of a previous release clause and Messi's contract expiring in 2021, the La Liga runners-up may have to take any offers into consideration. According to The Telegraph, senior figures at Barcelona would be surprised if the Argentine did not link up with Pep Guardiola at...
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Messi will not attend Barcelona training on Monday, reports La Vanguardia

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks on during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Lionel Messi will not take a planned coronavirus test on Sunday or attend training on Monday after his shock announcement earlier this week that he wants to leave Barcelona, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Saturday. The paper reported Messi will send another burofax, the method by which he told the club he wanted to leave, to inform them of his decision not to attend training. A burofax is a service used in Spain to urgently dispatch a document through a certified email, which issues a digital certificate with legal validity.
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Barcelona target Memphis Depay drops hint of Lyon exit

Memphis Depay of Olympique Lyonnais reacts after a missed chance during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final match between Olympique Lyonnais and Bayern Munich at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 19, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Memphis Depay has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to call time on his Lyon career. The Dutchman returned to domestic action in blistering form on Friday night, as the Ligue 1 season recommenced with Lyon facing Dijon just nine days after their Champions League campaign ended. And, after the match in which Depay rifled home a hat-trick and also forced an own-goal in a 4-1 victory, he admitted his future was still very much up in the air.  When quizzed on the talk of a transfer away, Depay told reporters: “I do not see the future, ...
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Barcelona Willing To Loan Unwanted Star To Arsenal, Report Says

Samuel Umtiti of FC Barcelona gestures during the Liga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on February 15, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. After not being able to maximize Samuel Umtiti on the defensive end last season due to a series of recurring injuries, Barcelona has put the defender up for sale and loan this summer, with Arsenal being mentioned as a top suitor, a report said. Upon the arrival of new Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, the club began its major rebuilding processes. At this point, only a few players are believed to be untouchable at Barca. In fact, one of the outcasts heavily linked to a move away from Camp Nou is once-phenomenal signing Umtiti. With no proper contract extension offers from Barca yet, Umtiti’s time at Camp Nou could be over. The Catalans ar...
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President Bartomeu insists: Lionel Messi is NOT for sale

Barcelona's president Josep Maria Bartomeu removes his facemask during his official presentation at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 19, 2020. Reportedly, President Bartomeu won’t negotiate for the sale of Lionel Messi. He refers to the Argentine’s 700 million euros release clause. Messi and his entourage believe that the player can leave on a free transfer. Even though the Argentine was supposed to inform the club about a potential departure before June 10, due to the Covid-19 situation which forced the postponement of La Liga and Champions League, Messi believes that he still has the right to terminate his contract. Koeman has returned to Barcelona. He intends to speak to Leo and Bartomeu in the next few days, but it is unknown whether Messi is willing to participate in...
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Report: Milan to miss out as Sevilla close €16m deal with Real Madrid over playmaker

Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid looks on during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 06, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. In recent days, Milan have been linked with several players as they look to reinforce their squad ahead of the upcoming season. However, it seems that they will miss out on one of their targets. Yesterday, La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) reported that the Rossoneri are interested in both Brahim Diaz and Oscar Rodriguez, though ruling out that both will arrive. However, it seems the decision has been made for them. Oscar Rodriguez of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Youth League Quarter-final match between Real Madrid and Chelsea at Estadio Alfredo Di S...
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