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March 1, 2021 David

Barcelona, La Liga

Former Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu Arrested

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, his adviser Jaume Masferrer, the club’s CEO Oscar Grau and head of legal services Roman Gomez Ponti have been arrested following a raid at the club’s offices on Monday.

A statement from Barcelona read:

“Given the entry of the local police at the club’s offices, per a court order relating to the hiring [of a third-party company] and monitoring services of social networks, FC Barcelona has offered its full support to judicial and police authorities and collaborated with them to clarify the facts that are the subject of the investigation. Read more... (411 words, estimated 1:39 mins reading time)

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 David

Barcelona, Champions League, Chelsea, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid, Tickets

Champions League Matches To Be Moved Due To COVID

Manchester City and Liverpool’s Champions League last-16 matches against German opponents that were scheduled to be played in Germany have been moved due to COVID.

Germany has prohibited most travel from countries hit hard by new variants of Covid-19, including the UK. As a result, Liverpool’s Champions League last-16 first leg against RB Leipzig and Manchester City’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Borussia Monchengladbach will both be played in Budapest, Hungary,

Uefa thanked both clubs for their “close cooperation and assistance in finding a solution”, as well as the Hungarian Football Federation for agreeing to host the match. Read more... (173 words, estimated 42 secs reading time)

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February 3, 2021 David

Barcelona, La Liga, Liverpool, Man Utd., Premier League, Real Madrid

Liverpool Aim To Have Highest Revenue In World Football

Liverpool are slowly putting the steps in motion to create a long-term blueprint which will see their revenue rival that of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Often praised for their shrewd business off the field, Liverpool have emerged as one of the fastest growing football clubs in the world when it comes to monetary terms.

And now the Merseyside club have plans in place to emulate the world leaders Madrid and Barca when it comes to boosting profits and maximizing their brand, and aim to storm past Manchester United in the process. Read more... (431 words, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

February 3, 2021 David

Barcelona, La Liga

Lionel Messi Threatens To Sue Over Contact Leak

Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to sue as many as five ‘suspects’ that he believes may have leaked his €555,237,619 Barcelona contract.

The five men in question are former president Josep Maria Bartomeu; former vice-president, Jordi Mestre; CEO Òscar Grau; interim president, Carles Tusquets; and the head of the club’s legal services, Romàn Gómez Ponti.

On Sunday, Spanish newspaper El Mundo dramatically published the full details of the Argentine superstar’s mega-money contract at the Nou Camp.

Messi signed the deal in 2017 and it will end this June when the 33-year-old will be able to leave for nothing. Read more... (509 words, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 David

AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd., Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A

Winners And Losers From January Transfer Window

Another January transfer window has come and gone. This one though lacked the fireworks of previous windows due to the ongoing impact that COVID-19 is having on the finances of football clubs around the world.

The lack of money does not mean that some clubs improved themselves during the window, while the lack of activity was a nightmare for some.

Here is a look at the winners and losers from the past month of transfer business

January Transfers Winners
Arsenal
Both on and off the pitch, things are looking a lot rosier at Arsenal now than they did just over a month ago. Read more... (1093 words, estimated 4:22 mins reading time)

Is Barcelona On The Edge Of Bankruptcy?

COVID has hit almost every club in world football, but it has probably hit no club harder than Barcelona. We have been writing for months about the clubs financial situation.

Unfortunately for Barca fans, the financial situation is getting worse not better, according to a report published on Friday in El Confidencial.

It article claims that the Catalan giants have asked companies Goldman Sachs, Allianz, Barings, Amundi and Prudential to delay outstanding debts so that the club can avoid potential insolvency.

The club are said by the report to have requested from the banks and investment funds a dispensation for failing to comply financially, which would mean that there has been a non-payment of €200m. Read more... (276 words, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

January 12, 2021 David

La Liga, Barcelona

Barcelona’s Massive Debt Approaches €1B

FC Barcelona is in the midst of a presidential campaign, but the winner might be getting a poisoned challis as Barcelona’s growing debt is set to force the club into a period of dramatic austerity, with the Catalan giants owing €900m to creditors.

The LaLiga side announced during the 2019-20 season that it expected to be the first club to break the €1bn barrier for income in a single year in football, however that figure was blown off course by the coronavirus pandemic.

As a result, the club had a loss of almost $100m last season, and there are concerns this season could be worse. Read more... (501 words, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

January 1, 2021March 1, 2021 David

Barcelona, La Liga, Tickets

Barcelona 2021 Fixtures

We have Barcelona tickets to every big match this season from their preseason tour to La Liga and El Clascio to hopefully the Champions League Final.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Barcelona Tickets

Can I buy Barcelona tickets from you? FC Barcelona tickets are available to purchase via our Barca tickets partner Sports Events 365.

Do Barcelona games sell out? The Camp Nou is one of the biggest stadiums in Europe so sell outs for home games is rare. However, all the good seats are sold out quickly, which is why we use our Barcelona ticket provider so that you can see every big La Liga and Champions League matches. Read more... (1359 words, estimated 5:26 mins reading time)

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November 17, 2020 David

La Liga, Barcelona, Real Madrid

La Liga Slashes Barcelona’s Wage Cap By Almost 300m

La Liga has reduced Barcelona’s wage cap from €671 million last season to €382.7m this season, a fall of €288.3m in the wake of the financial pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Barcelona will have nearly €383 million to spend on salaries, compared to €671 million euros last season. Madrid has the biggest cap this season at €468 million, down from €641 million euros a year ago, while Atletico Madrid are at €252.7m from €384.5m.

The wage caps that La Liga have imposed on other clubs include Sevilla at €186 million, Villarreal €145 million and Valencia at €103 million euros. Promoted Elche will have the smallest salary cap at €34 million euros ($40 million). Read more... (357 words, estimated 1:26 mins reading time)

October 28, 2020October 30, 2020 David

La Liga, Barcelona

Fifa Not Aware Of Agreement For Barcelona To Join European Super League

Fifa says it is not aware of any agreement for Barcelona to join a European Super League. Outgoing Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the club had begun proceedings as he announced his resignation on Tuesday.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Bartomeu announced that the Spanish club has agreed to join the proposed European Super League in an attempt to guarantee the club’s future financial sustainability.

“I can announce some news that will in an extraordinary way change the club’s revenue prospects for the coming years,” Bartomeu said towards the end of his press conference. Read more... (457 words, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)