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      Barcelona 18 SECONDS late to submit paperwork for LA Galaxy star and face nervous wait to see if they can sign him

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      BARCELONA reportedly face missing out on a transfer for a Major League Soccer prodigy after submitting the paperwork for the transfer 18 SECONDS late.LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo, 21, was set to join Barcelona Atletic – the club’s B team – on deadline day in a £3.2million ($4m) transfer.
      Julian Araujo is awaiting a verdict on whether he can join BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona football director Mateu Alemany revealed the 18 second paperwork discrepancy cost see the deal collapseCredit: Getty
      However, a computer error meant the necessary paperwork to complete the deal was not submitted until 18 seconds after the deadline had passed.
      Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany explained the situation ahead of the team’s clash with Real Betis.
      He said: “It is true that it could not be done due to a system error. It was for 18 seconds, we will see what FIFA says.”
      Mexican journalist Kery Ruiz added context to the situation on Twitter: “Right now, Julian Araujo is a player for the LA Galaxy. They took a long time yesterday to start the paperwork.
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      “They wanted to sell Bellerín first. They entered documents and allege that the system did not let them upload files.
      “That’s why he’s a few seconds late. This is explained to Fifa today.”
      He later added that while the club are hopeful of a deal going through, the club’s board expect to be left disappointed due to exceptions rarely being made.
      Araujo is an American-born Mexican international who plays at right-back for Galaxy.
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      He made 33 MLS appearances last season, registering five assists as their season ended in the quarter-final play-offs against eventual winners LAFC.
      Gareth Bale, who recently retired, scored in the play-off final and the shootout to help the club win the trophy, though he did not feature in the clash against Galaxy due to a leg injury. More

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      TV viewers left absolutely baffled as Barcelona star Araujo ‘DISAPPEARS’ after being tackled mid-game against Real Betis

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      BARCELONA defender Ronald Araujo DISAPPEARED after being tackled mid-game against Real Betis.The Catalan giants are having an incredible domestic campaign, where they are sitting pretty at the top of LaLiga after 19 games.
      Ronald Araujo held off the challenge of Willian Jose before being bundled overCredit: Twitter / @OptusSport
      The Barcelona ace fell in front of the digital advertising boardCredit: Twitter / @OptusSport
      Araujo’s body started to fadeCredit: Twitter / @OptusSport
      The ref stoof over the 23-year-old, who couldn’t be seen on TV at this pointCredit: Twitter / @OptusSport
      Xavi’s men are eight points clear of defending Spanish and European champions Real Madrid, although Los Blancos do have a game in hand.
      Barca extended their lead at the top of the Spanish top flight with a 2-1 away win over Real Betis.
      Ex-Leeds ace Raphinha opened the scoring and Robert Lewandowski doubled Barca’s lead ten minutes from time.
      Betis did pull a goal back with an own goal through Jules Kounde, but a William Carvalho red card in added-time secured the three points for the visitors.

      In the game, a funny moment occurred where Barca defender Araujo DISAPPEARED after being tackled bey Betis forward Willian Jose in the 80th minute.
      The 23-year-old Uruguay international took a tumble in front of the advertising board and his body flickered before going invisible, leaving TV viewers baffled.
      One fan said on the moment: “He kinda phased in and out at first… and then disappeared completely. What the heck.”
      Another said: “Nah i’m pretty sure Araujo got deleted mid-game.”
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      The reasoning behind Araujo vanishing is because of technology.
      Asked in the Reddit thread if the ad panels are green screen, used to show different ads to viewers based on country or region, a user explained: “The theory is more or less correct.
      “But these are virtual overlays placed on the TV feed and then it shows a targeted ad depending on the region the game is being broadcasted to.
      “There’s no green screen trickery going on though. People in the stadium can still see the ads on the led boards.”
      A similar incident happened in Paris Saint-Germain’s 1-1 draw with Reims recently.
      Sergio Ramos temporarily lost his head while stood near the goal and in front of the advertising boards. More

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      Erling Haaland’s agent admits she ‘can’t say no to Barcelona’ as she teases £1BILLION transfer to La Liga from Man City

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      ERLING HAALAND’S agent has admitted that she “can’t say no to Barcelona” as she teased a future £1BILLION transfer.The Norwegian hotshot, 22, has taken the Premier League by storm since his arrival at Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
      Rafaela Pimenta took over super-agent Mino Raiola’s business empireCredit: Twitter
      She has teased Erling Haaland moving to Barcelona in the futureCredit: Getty
      He has scored 31 goals in 27 appearances for the Cityzens already and is one of the most-sought after strikers on the planet.
      Haaland and a host of other footballing stars were rocked in May 2022 when their super-agent Mino Raiola passed away aged 54.
      But before the Italian died, he had asked his close ally, Brazilian lawyer Rafaela Pimenta, to take over the reins of his business.
      Now she is the one who looks after the best interests of Haaland and the rest of the iconic names the company has on-board.
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      This week she sat down with Spanish publication AS to discuss the future of the hotshot – and she could not help hinting at a future to switch to LaLiga as she highlighted her and Raiola’s good relationship with Barcelona and their president Joan Laporta.
      Pimenta said: “I always say that Laporta can’t ask me for anything in football, he’s not fair, because he knows I’m going to say ‘yes’.
      She did move to quickly ease the fears of City fans as she insisted that he is “married” to the club, whom he is under contract to until 2027.
      And then she revealed what she thought Haaland’s transfer value was, and with so many additional aspects including fans, digital content, notoriety and sponsors, she believes it tops the £1BN mark.
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      Primenta added: “I know that nobody is going to pay 700 million for a player, but I am very clear that the value that Erling adds when he arrives at a club is immense, at least 1,000 million.”
      For 18 years, Pimenta was Raiola’s right-hand woman – working by his side and learning the ropes.
      She was entrusted as a vital cog in his affairs, as well as a brain to lean on for advice.
      Their paths first crossed in around 1998 at launch event for a small Sao Paulo club called Guaratingueta, which she helped set up with Brazilian legends Rivaldo and Cesar Sampaio.
      At the time, she was also a university professor of international law when she was lured into the world of football.
      While before that, Pimenta worked for an antitrust team set up by Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
      But the chance meeting between Pimenta and Raiola was the beginning of a fruitful relationship – and they would go on to work for 18 years together, before his untimely death. More

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      Ex-Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin looks glum as he arrives in Lisbon to complete transfer away from boyhood club Barcelona

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      BARCELONA star Hector Bellerin looked glum as he arrived to complete his move to Sporting Lisbon.The ex-Arsenal right-back joined the Portugal giants as a replacement for Pedro Porro, who signed for Tottenham on deadline day.
      Hector Bellerin will join Sporting Lisbon on loan from BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But Bellerin didn’t look happy when he arrived in Lisbon
      Bellerin returned to Barcelona last summer, but he’s been restricted to seven appearances and just ONE La Liga start.
      And with less than six months left on his Nou Camp contract, he’s on the move once again.
      The 27-year-old was pictured in Lisbon airport on his way to sign.
      But he didn’t exactly look thrilled about the move.
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      And fans have been loving his hilarious reaction on social media upon his arrival in Lisbon.
      One said: “Looks like a hitchhiker.”
      Another said: “Seems lost.”
      A fourth said: “He looks thrilled.”
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      Sporting become Bellerin’s third club in the space after 18 months after he spent the 2021-2022 season on loan at Real Betis before re-signing for Barcelona on 1 September.
      His stints in Spain came after he spent 10 years at Arsenal before his contract was terminated. More

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      Barcelona look to raid Bayern Munich in stunning double transfer swoop after German giants’ shock move for Joao Cancelo

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      BARCELONA are lining up a double transfer raid on Bayern Munich, according to reports.The Spanish giants have identified two major stars as key targets.
      Joao Cancelo’s arrival to Bayern could prompt the exit for two starsCredit: Getty
      However, they will wait until the summer before launching their bids.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, there are no talks ongoing between the two European heavyweights on deadline day – six months on from their bitter row regarding Robert Lewandowski’s move.
      Instead, Barca plan to try and strike at the end of the season for duo Benjamin Pavard and Joshua Kimmich.
      It is reported that French defender Pavard is open to the switch to the Nou Camp.
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      Versatile ace Kimmich, meanwhile, has emerged as a top priority for the 2023-24 season.
      The former RB Leipzig player has shone throughout this seven-and-a-half years with Bayern, winning the Bundesliga in each season.
      Pavard, 26, arrived from Stuttgart in 2019 – a year after winning the World Cup – and the pair combined in the Champions League-winning campaign in 2020.
      However, the double deal could be scuppered by Barcelona’s torrid financial situation.
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      Directo Gol report it would be “economically impossible” to bring Kimmich in.
      The Germany star, 27, earns a reported £330,000 per week at the Allianz Stadium and is tied down until 2025.
      Pavard, though, will enter the final 12 months of his £84,000-a-week contract this summer and is therefore far more affordable.
      And Bayern may be more open to selling him after signing Joao Cancelo from Manchester City, initially on loan with an option to buy.
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      Barcelona have already been told they must reduce their annual spending on wages next season by £158million to comply with financial regulations.
      The LaLiga leaders sold off various rights and deals last summer – including shares in a TV company and the stadium name – to help operate amid their £1billion debt.
      Barcelona signed Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin and Lewandowski last summer.
      The £42.5million deal for the Polish striker left the Bundesliga champions fuming – and could scupper Barca’s chances of signing Pavard or Kimmich.
      Bayern – who were already angry at Barca regarding the failed European Super League breakaway – could not believe the Spanish side were allowed to seal the transfer.
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      Boss Julian Nagelsmann raged: “Barcelona, the only club that has no money but then buys every player they want.
      “I do not know how [they do it]. It‘s kind of weird, kind of crazy.”
      Joshua Kimmich is a transfer target for BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Benjamin Pavard could also be on his way to the Nou CampCredit: Getty More

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      Sofyan Amrabat ‘skips Fiorentina training as Barcelona look to beat Liverpool to transfer with £35m loan-to-buy offer’

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      FIORENTINA star Sofyan Amrabat has skipped training to seal a move away from the club, according to reports.The midfielder is a target for Barcelona and Liverpool due to his impressive performances in Serie A and at the World Cup in Qatar with Morocco.
      Sofyan Amrabat reportedly wants to move to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The LaLiga side have stolen a march on Liverpool, having offered a loan to buy a deal worth £35million, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The deal comprises of a £2.64m loan fee with an option to buy him worth £32.5m.
      However, Fiorentina are “not accepting these conditions.”
      But the player is believed to want the move, as Romano later tweeted: “Sofyan Amrabat didn’t show up for Fiorentina training today.
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      “Now forcing possible deadline move after Barca proposal rejected.”
      Amrabat is highly rated in Italy and is seen as one of the best-holding midfielders in the league.
      During the World Cup, he played an important role in Morocco’s run to the semi-finals.
      Liverpool are yet to make an offer to sign the player and are set to miss out on his signature.
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      Barca supposedly want the 26-year-old as they look to identify a replacement for veteran Sergio Busquets.
      The Catalan giants are also keeping tabs on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi in case they cannot seal the deal for the La Viola ace. More

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      Barcelona launch crackdown on Man Utd fans for Europa League clash with English IP addresses banned and no child tickets

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      BARCELONA have launched a crackdown on ticket sales ahead of their Europa League fixture against Manchester United.The LaLiga giants are hoping to avoid similar scenes to when they faced Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in the competition last season.
      Barcelona have put measures in place to avoid Man Utd fans from buying home ticketsCredit: Getty
      Last season Eintracht Frankfurt’s fans are estimated to have bought 30,000 tickets to the Europa League clash at the Nou CampCredit: AFP
      The German club’s fans managed to get their hands on a reported 30,000 tickets for the fixture at the Nou Camp, way more than their allocation.
      This led to Barcelona’s home leg feeling a lot more like an away fixture due to the atmosphere created by the Frankfurt supporters.
      To stop this from happening for the Europa League tie against the Red Devils, the Spanish club have implemented measures to reduce the risk.
      The fixture has been deemed as high-risk by the Anti-Violence Commission, which has seen the measures come into action.
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      The club has created an internal transversal committee which will block computers with an IP address coming from England from buying tickets.
      It has also reduced the number of tickets an individual can purchase from six to four.
      The fixture will also not have child tickets available.
      Tour operators have also been hit as only 1,000 tickets will be sold to them to pass on to customers.
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      On the day, there will be random checks on fans, and those who have received a seat from a season ticket holder will have to have the correct form to hand.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have been made aware of the measures that affects the club’s supporters.
      The Red Devils are estimated to have a ticket allocation of 4,700 for the fixture at the 99,354-seater Nou Camp stadium. More

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      People are only just realising why Lionel Messi wears No30 shirt after being forced to go back to it after PSG transfer

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      DURING his time at Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s No10 jersey became absolutely iconic.Arguably no-one has worn the number in more esteem than the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      Lionel Messi now wears the No30 shirt for PSG but he needed special permission from Ligue 1 chiefsCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi still wears the No10 for ArgentinaCredit: Getty
      However, after leaving Barcelona, Messi no longer dons the ’10’ except for when he plays for Argentina.
      Instead, Messi sports the No30 at Paris Saint-Germain, with team-mate Neymar occupying the No10.
      It was even reported Neymar offered to let Messi have the shirt, but the 35-year-old turned it down.
      So why does Messi really wear the No30 now?
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      Well, it turns out he wears it for sentimental reasons.
      When a fresh-faced Messi made his Barcelona debut in 2004, he sported the No30 on his back.
      Messi carried on wearing the number for the next two seasons, also wearing the No19 before inheriting Ronaldinho’s No10 in 2008.
      With the No10 unavailable in the French capital, Messi went back to the No30, believing it would bring him luck.
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      But while he wears the No30 in the league, it would be incorrect to say he has never worn the ’10’ for PSG.
      Last year, Messi featured in the Coupe de France which maintains a tradition whereby all starting players must wear numbers 1-11 when reaching the knockout stages.
      PSG had one such game against Nice, with Messi starting and consequently wearing the No10 shirt while Neymar was absent.
      However, there were added complications with Messi taking the No30.
      Ligue 1 rules dictate the No30 is reserved for goalkeepers, meaning PSG had to be granted special permission from league chiefs in order for Messi to take the number.
      But ultimately fans did not seem to care about the swap, with it selling out in HALF AN HOUR after he completed his move to the Parisiens.
      A number of major football stars around the world also wear shirt numbers some may consider odd. More