Xavi Hernandez Gets Appointed As FC Barcelona's Head Coach
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the head coach of FC Barcelona for the current season and two more seasons. Xavi made 767 appearances for the team, and the record was recently broken by Leo Messi with 778. Reportedly, the presentation event for the appointment of the coach will take place on November 8 , which will be open to the public at Camp Nou.
Tags: FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Football, Barcelona, head coach
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Lionel Messi Joins Paris Saint-Germain Post Barcelona Exit
Lionel Messi has officially joined the Paris Saint-Germain club after his exit from FC Barcelona. The French club sealed a two-year contract with him with "an optional third year". "Everything about the club matches my football ambitions," Messi said about his newfound association. The club released a clip about the alliance on social media showing Messi's Argentina jersey and six Ballon d'Or trophies.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Contract
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Lionel Messi Confirms Bitter Barcelona Exit In Tearful Farewell
Six-time Ballon d'Or award winner and Barcelona's all-time legend Lionel Messi left with tears after exiting FC Barcelona, ending 17 years of his contract in June 2021. The club said it could afford to keep Messi due to the financial crisis. "I gave everything for this club from the first day that I arrived right to the last. I never imagined having to say goodbye," Messi said.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, PSG, World Number One
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Barcelona FC Convinces Players, Staff For Wage Cut, To Save €122 million
Amid financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Barcelona players and coaching staff have agreed to a wage cut for the rest of the 2020-21 season, saving up to €122 million for the club. Similarly, variable payments of about €50 million have been shelved for three years. "The agreement, if it is ratified, will be a milestone of a great importance to redirect the current economic situation," stated the club.
Tags: FC Barcelona, Barcelona, La Liga, Covid-19
Courtesy: Outlook India
Barcelona Kicks Off Champions League With 5-1 Win Over Ferencvaros
Football club Barcelona thrashed Hungarian FC Ferencvaros by 5-1 to kickstart their Champions League campaign. Barca forward Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the match in the 27th minute via penalty. Fati, Coutinho, Pedri, and Dembele were the other goal-scorers for Barcelona. Midfielder Ihor Kharatin, scored… read-more
Tags: UEFA, Champions League, FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Ferencvaros
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Lionel Messi Urges Barcelona Fans And Club to Unite
Barcelona FC forward Lionel Messi, to end the club-related dispute from his side, urged Barcelona fans and the football club to unite. Messi also opined that the club can only reach its goal by being "United and rowing in the same direction". Messi, who took responsibility for his mistakes, said, "If they happened, it was with the intention of… read-more
Tags: Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Football, FC Barcelona
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Football: Luis Suarez Joins Atletico Madrid After '6 Million Euro' Deal
Atletico Madrid has signed Luis Suarez from Barcelona after the Catalan team's coach Ronald Koeman indicated an end to Suarez's six-year deal. Atletico will pay 6 million euros to FC Barcelona to sign the 33-year-old footballer. Barca on this deal said, "The club would like to publicly express it's gratitude to the player for his commitment and wishes him all success in the future".
Tags: Football, Luis Suarez, Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona
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Lionel Messi Agrees Manchester City's €700 Million Deal
Football star Lionel Messi has signed a deal worth 700 Million Euros for five years with the City Football Group (CFG), the Premier League Club's holding company. The 33-year-old is expected to spend the next three seasons at Manchester City before moving to CFG's Major League Soccer franchise New York City Football Club. Messi's deal with CFG might make him the highest-paid footballer in the history of the sport.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, City Football Group, New York City
Courtesy: India.com
Football: Barcelona to Seek Legal Advice on Messi's "Transfer Request"
Soon after football star Lionel Messi expressed his desire to leave Barcelona, the Spanish football club has told that it would seek legal advice on it. Barcelona said that the clause, sought by Messi for leaving the club, has already expired in June. Reportedly, Messi's contract with Barcelona has a clause, which allowed the player to leave the club for free at the end of the season.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, Football, La Liga
Courtesy: Indian Express