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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017")
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Nobody can compete with Lionel Messi'
Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that Lionel Messi deserves "all the prizes in world football" as he bids to win the Ballon d'Or for a sixth time in January.Oct 19, 18:27
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Sergio Aguero: 'Signing Lionel Messi would be complicated'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero acknowledges that trying to sign Lionel Messi would be "complicated" because the 30-year-old is Barcelona's "symbol".Oct 11, 21:24
Barcelona sporting director Albert Soler steps down
Albert Soler reportedly quits as Barcelona sporting director, citing fatigue as a reason.Oct 10, 09:43
Report: Barcelona chief negotiator Raul Sanllehi on Arsenal, Manchester City radar
Arsenal and Manchester City are believed to be considering an approach for Barcelona chief negotiator Raul Sanllehi, according to a report.Oct 7, 12:42
Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona cannot live without Lionel Messi'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is desperate for teammate Lionel Messi to join him in signing a new long-term deal at Camp Nou.Oct 6, 19:32
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Empty ground an act of defiance'
Josep Maria Bartomeu says that playing behind closed doors on Sunday was a way for Barcelona to 'support those who have been unable to exercise their right to freedom'.Oct 2, 09:05
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Agusti Benedito ends vote of no confidence appeal against Barcelona board
Agusti Bartomeu will not push ahead with his plans to overhaul Barcelona's current board members after failing to get the backing required.Sep 28, 21:04
Andres Iniesta hints at imminent new Barcelona deal
Andres Iniesta says that "good news is coming soon", amid recent suggestions that he is planning on quitting Barcelona at the end of the campaign.Sep 28, 20:25
Jeremy Mathieu unhappy with treatment received at Barcelona
Jeremy Mathieu hits out at technical director Robert Fernandez and president Josep Maria Bartomeu for the way that they treated him during his time at Barcelona.Sep 25, 13:28
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'No new plans for January transfer window'
Barcelona have "no plans for the winter market", despite losing Ousmane Dembele to injury, according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Sep 19, 15:51
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele tipped for early January return
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu hopes to see club-record signing Ousmane Dembele back in action for the start of 2018.Sep 19, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fphilippe-coutinho-jurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp speaks to Philippe Coutinho during their Champions League Group E clash with Sevilla at Anfield on September 13, 2017")
Barcelona chief: 'Liverpool demanded £178m for Philippe Coutinho'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reveals that Liverpool demanded £178m for Philippe Coutinho.Sep 19, 09:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi contract renewal signed by player's father'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu seeks to reassure fans by saying that Lionel Messi's father has signed a contract renewal on behalf of the Argentina forward.Sep 15, 16:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fpaulo-dybala-juventus.JPG "Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May 17, 2017")
Juventus chief executive: 'No Barcelona bid for Paulo Dybala'
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta hopes to see Paulo Dybala remain at the club for the long term, amid strong recent rumours that he is a target for Barcelona.Sep 13, 14:55
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta deals signed'
Josep Maria Bartomeu stresses that Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta will not be going anywhere next summer, as they have both agreed new contracts.Sep 13, 13:27
Paulo Dybala happy to remain at Juventus for the long term
Juventus star Paulo Dybala stresses that he will not push for a move away from the club amid rumoured interest from Barcelona, as he is "happy" in Turin.Sep 12, 12:27
Andres Iniesta still unsure about Barcelona future
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta reveals that he is still unsure about his future at Barcelona, but insists that he is in no rush to sign a new contract.Sep 10, 20:52
Barcelona president: 'Paulo Dybala not a transfer target'
Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala is a "great player" but not someone that Barcelona are actively looking to recruit, according to president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Sep 6, 17:08
Andres Iniesta: 'No Barcelona agreement'
Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta denies that he has reached 'an agreement in principle' with Barcelona over a new contract.Sep 6, 14:02
Neymar slams Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Instagram
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar labels Josep Maria Bartomeu "a joke" following recent comments made by the Barcelona president.Sep 6, 09:59
Agusti Benedito launches no-confidence vote against Barcelona board
Former Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito launches a vote of no confidence against the club's board and calls for the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu.Sep 1, 17:50
Ousmane Dembele joins Barcelona for club-record fee
Barcelona confirm the signing of Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele for an initial £96.8m fee, potentially rising to £135.5m.Aug 28, 13:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Betis
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's opening weekend of La Liga action as they welcome the visit of Real Betis to Camp Nou.Aug 19, 09:37
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Josep Maria Bartomeu: "No player is bigger than Barcelona"
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu vows to spend the cash earned from Neymar's sale to Paris Saint-Germain on new players.Aug 7, 12:31
Josep Maria Bartomeu tips Xavi to manage Barcelona
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu backs club legend Xavi, who is currently with Al Sadd in Qatar, to manage the Spanish giants in the future.Jul 21, 13:20
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Paris Saint-Germain unwilling to sell Marco Verratti'
Marco Verratti wants to join Barcelona but Paris Saint-Germain are refusing to sanction a transfer, according to Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Jul 7, 12:57
Lionel Messi 'asked to leave Barcelona to join Manchester City'
Lionel Messi reportedly asked Barcelona to sanction a move to Manchester City last summer.Jun 21, 09:59
Barcelona to name new manager on May 29
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that the Catalan giants will announce their new manager on May 29.May 22, 10:07
Report: Josep Maria Bartomeu draws up Barcelona transfer shortlist
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu draws up a four-man transfer shortlist ahead of the 2017-18 season and is looking to raise £85m, according to reports.May 1, 08:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on December 11, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino rules out Barcelona job
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino rules out ever taking over at Barcelona, describing the move as "impossible".Mar 30, 14:36
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Mauricio Pochettino 'holds meeting with Barcelona president'
Mauricio Pochettino and Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu reportedly met in a city restaurant this week, amid talk that the Tottenham Hotspur boss is wanted by Barca.Mar 24, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique to step down as Barcelona manager at end of season
Luis Enrique announces that he will not continue as Barcelona manager next season.Mar 1, 21:09
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu gives Luis Enrique backing
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that discussions over Luis Enrique's future at the club will take place in April, but is backing the manager to stay.Feb 20, 14:38
Barcelona's contract talks with Lionel Messi "going very well"
Barcelona are confident of seeing Lionel Messi sign a contract extension beyond the end of next year, according to the club's technical secretary Robert Fernandez.Jan 24, 11:26
Barcelona "working hard" to renew Lionel Messi contract
Barcelona must 'remain cool and use common sense' when negotiating a deal with Lionel Messi, admits the club's chief executive Oscar Grau.Jan 11, 21:12
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'No plans to sell Aleix Vidal'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu denies that his club will look to sell out-of-favour Aleix Vidal in the January transfer window.Dec 22, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confident of Lionel Messi stay
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is confident that Lionel Messi will stay at the club until the end of his career despite still being unable to agree a new deal.Dec 20, 20:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Barcelona court closes Neymar transfer case
A case brought against Barcelona in relation to the alleged misappropriation of funds when pushing through Neymar's transfer from Santos is brought to a close.Dec 14, 16:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
New Barcelona deal for Luis Suarez 'imminent'
Barcelona will confirm that Luis Suarez has signed a new, six-year deal within the next few days, the club's president says.Dec 8, 11:06
Barcelona forward Neymar 'facing two-year jail term'
Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year jail term for Neymar and a hefty fine for his part in a controversial transfer from Santos to Barcelona in 2013.Nov 23, 20:02
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