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The Latest Breaking News from Josep Maria Bartomeu

Former Barcelona President Speaks on Start of Financial Woes, Messi’s Exit, Legacy

The man many deem responsible for Barcelona’s downfall defended his presidential tenure in a tell-all interview.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

‘Many Issues’—Ex-Barcelona President Breaks Silence As Negreira Trial Begins

Barcelona have been accused of sporting corruption over payments to a former refereeing official.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2025

Why Did Lionel Messi Leave Barcelona?

Why Did Lionel Messi Leave Barcelona? Discover the key reasons behind Messi’s surprising departure from Barcelona, including financial challenges, contract disputes, and club management issues.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2025

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Camp Nou Renovations: Latest Updates on FC Barcelona’s Stadium Transformation

Explore the latest updates on the Camp Nou renovations and FC Barcelona's plans to transform their iconic stadium with new features and improvements.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 10, 2025

Barcelona fans infuriated by presence of former president Josep Maria Bartomeu at Copa del Rey clash vs Barbastro as Catalans limp past fourth-tier side in 3-2 win

Angry supporters voiced their disapproval on social media as the disgraced ex-club chief was shown on TV at the cup tie in Aragon

FourFourTwo · Jan 7, 2024

Prosecutors file formal complaint against Barcelona over £6.4m refereeing corruption allegations

Spanish giants and two former club presidents subject to corruption complaint

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

Barcelona’s past payments to referees’ chief cast dark cloud over La Liga

Questions abound after revelations that José María Enríquez Negreira, the former referee, was paid €7m by Barcelona

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

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Barcelona release statement explaining secret payments to LaLiga referee's company

Barcelona have been accused of making secret payments to a company owned by a former LaLiga referee, who later became the vice president of the committee overseeing match officials

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

Lionel Messi branded "a sewer rat" by ex-Barcelona chief in leaked WhatsApp messages

The Argentina star was also called a "hormonal dwarf" in group made up of former Camp Nou executives, according to messages published in Spain

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Frenkie de Jong hands Man Utd fresh transfer blow ahead of Barcelona cup tie

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United tried to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in the last summer transfer window but failed to persuade him to move to Old Trafford

Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022

Neymar Faces Five-Year Jail-Term Request in Corruption and Fraud Trial

Brazil forward Neymar will stand trial next week on fraud and corruption charges over his transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013 and the complainant, Brazilian investment firm DIS, said on Thursday it was demanding a five-year jail term. Along with Neymar, the defendants in the trial being brought by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Furious Barcelona issue statement as Lionel Messi contract talks leaked

Barcelona have furiously responded after details of Lionel Messi's proposed contract extension - including his list of demands to the club - were released in the Spanish press

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Economic levers and buying players who can’t play: Explaining Barcelona’s unexplainable summer

Salary reductions, economic levers, free transfers they can’t afford to register and over €160m spent elsewhere anyway – what’s going on at the Camp Nou this season?

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Frenkie de Jong informed Barcelona are willing to take legal action over his contract

Barcelona are trying to persuade Frenkie de Jong to either reduce his salary or leave the club ahead of the new La Liga season, allowing them to register new players

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

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