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Messi unlikely to make Barca return, says father
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Friday, 17 February 2023 17:21
Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, has said it's unlikely that his son will play for Barcelona again.The Argentina captain joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 after his contract with Barca was not extended because of financial problems.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Messi, 35, is in talks to sign a contract extension with PSG, with…
Ex-Barca chief confirms ref extortion threats
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Friday, 17 February 2023 17:21
Former Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed to ESPN that ex-Spanish refereeing committee (CTA) vice president Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira tried to extort money from the Catalan club in 2018 after it stopped making payments to his company.Enriquez Negreira is being investigated by the Spanish prosecutor's office for receiving at least €1.6 million from Barca between 2016 and 2018…
Qatari Sheikh launches bid to buy Man United
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Friday, 17 February 2023 17:21
Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, has launched a bid to buy Manchester United, he confirmed in a statement Friday.Qatar Islamic Bank's assets are estimated at more than £40 billion ($48bn) and Al Thani is the son of former Qatar Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,…
Is Cocca a good fit as Mexico's new coach? Which players will thrive and who'll struggle?
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Friday, 17 February 2023 17:21
Mexico's men's national team is now in a new era under the management of Diego Cocca. The 51-year-old Argentine coach was unveiled last week as the leader of an El Tri side that is in need of a rejuvenation after a disappointing exit in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.With an aging roster left behind by former coach…
Barca setback as Pedri, Gavi out of Utd return tie
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Friday, 17 February 2023 05:38
Barcelona have suffered a setback with youngsters Pedri and Gavi set to miss the Europa League return leg at Manchester United.Gavi will be suspended for the trip to Old Trafford while Barcelona confirmed Pedri is facing a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury suffered in their 2-2 draw against United in Thursday's Europa League round-of-32 first-leg tie.- Stream…
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