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      Lionel Messi’s brother says he will NEVER return to Barcelona and if he does he will get rid of the club president

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      LIONEL MESSI’s brother says he will NEVER return to Barcelona and if he does, president Joan Laporta will be KICKED OUT.The 35-year-old was forced to leave Barca in the summer of 2021 with the club financially paralysed and unable to renew his contract.
      💣 Matías Messi, hermano de Leo Messi, en Twitch👋🏻 “No vamos a volver y si lo hacemos vamos a hacer una buena limpieza, entre ellos, echar a Laporta”😱 “El Barça se empezó a conocer por Messi, no lo conocía nadie, solo al Madrid”📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/1tgJ2KRVBG— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) February 8, 2023

      Lionel Messi is currently playing for PSG in FranceCredit: The Mega Agency
      Brother Matias claims Messi will NEVER return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Matias says if Messi returns to Barca, it will be at the expense of president Joan LaportaCredit: Getty
      Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal – which happens to come to an end this summer.
      Barca have been linked with a reunion with Messi, with president Laporta leaving the door open for a return.
      However, Messi’s brother Matias claims the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will NOT return to Barca, and if he does, President Laporta will have to be kicked out.
      On Messi’s nephew, Tomi’s Twitch stream, Matias said on Barca: “I have a SPORT clipping stuck in my house that says: ‘Messi should return to Barcelona’; and I subtitled it ‘hahahaha, we are not going back to Barcelona, and if we do, we are going to do a good cleaning. Among them, kick out Joan Laporta’.
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      “People (in Barcelona) did not support him.
      “People should have gone out to do a march or something, let Laporta leave and Messi stay. The Spanish are traitors.
      “I tell you because I want it to come out of our guts and not listen to things that are not true.”
      Messi spent 21 years at Barca, winning 35 trophies during his time there.
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      He also won six of his seven Ballon d’Ors at the Camp Nou.
      With Messi’s future at club level unknown following Argentina’s World Cup 2022 win, his camp has swiftly distanced itself from Matias’ comments.
      A source told SPORT: “Matias’ opinion is individual.
      “It does not have to coincide with Leo’s or with that of other members of his family or those around him.” More

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      Man Utd handed double transfer boost over Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati as Barcelona ‘must slash wage bill by £177m’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati as Barcelona need to make big wage cuts, according to reports.The Catalan giants remain in a bad financial state and pressure is mounting on them to resolve these issues.
      Frenkie de Jong is wanted by Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Barcelona could have to cash in on Ansu FatiCredit: AFP
      LaLiga chief Javier Tebas has told the club they must reduce the amount they pay on salaries per year by £177million, claim Mundo Deportivo.
      Barca could be forced to sell a number of top stars that are on hefty wages, handing United encouragement that they could snap up some of their players.
      The likes of Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto both see their contracts at the Nou Camp expire at the end of this season, which would free up some cash, but more may be needed.
      Jordi Alba, Franck Kessie, Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres may also depart.
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      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has chased the signing of De Jong ever since he got the job, keen to rekindle his relationship with the player he coached at Ajax.
      However, the 25-year-old himself and Barcelona have both blocked any transfer to the Premier League.
      De Jong was left angry when he was owed a reported £400,000 in deferred wages by the club but it appears the disagreement has now been settled.
      Man Utd are keen to add another central midfielder to the squad and the Red Devils may go back in for him this summer.
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      They are also keen on winger Ansu Fati, who has made only nine starts this season and could therefore be available.
      Barca want to keep the 20-year-old although they could reportedly consider bids of around £90million.
      Fati has scored 25 goals in 89 games with the wonderkid’s progress halted by persistent injury problems. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star Jasper Cillessen sued by ex-partner for ‘abandoning family by not paying child’s hospital costs’

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      FORMER Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is reportedly being sued by his ex-partner for allegedly not paying his child’s hospital costs. The goalie is currently playing out in the Netherlands after several years in between the stick for Spanish clubs.
      Cillessen was the back-up keeper at Barcelona between 2016 and 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He moved to Eredivisie last summer as he returned to youth club NEC.
      Off the pitch the keeper could be set to face trouble as AS report that his ex-partner Maria Moran has sued him.
      Cillessen allegedly did not pay the hospital fees of his and Moran’s young daughter, which is reported to have come to 1,200 euros, which is just over £1,000.
      Moran, who works as a journalist, has now reportedly filed a complaint over abandonment of family.
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      AS report that the father of Moran had to pay the hospital fees from his savings.
      Cillessen has not yet publicly addressed the allegations.
      The 33-year-old, spent three years at Barcelona between 2016 and 2019.
      He was back-up keeper for the most part and would only make a handful of appearances every season, normally in cup competitions.
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      The goalie would then head to Valencia where would stay for three years also.
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      The Dutchman had previously spent five years at Ajax.
      He is now back in Holland in his second spell at NEC, having previously broken into their first team from the youth academy in 2010. More

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      Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes, 17, signs for Barcelona as he follows in legendary dad’s footsteps

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      THE son of Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has followed in his father’s footsteps and signed for the club. Joao de Assis Moreira, known as Joao Mendes, has joined the Catalan giants after being on trial since January.
      Joao Mendes has joined Barcelona, where his father Ronaldinho starredCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldinho’s son is a strikerCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldinho is a legend at Barca and says he’ll now be ‘more present than ever’Credit: AP:Associated Press
      The 17-year-old was previously at Brazilian side Cruzerio before his contract was terminated.
      He supposedly possesses some of the same silky skills his dad was famous for, but he is a striker rather than an attacking midfielder.
      On his son’s move, Ronaldinho said via Marca: “Yes he is coming now.
      “I’m never out of the club. Barcelona is part of life. Wherever I go I take Barcelona with me.
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      “With the arrival of my son at Barca I’ll be more present than ever.”
      Mendes will now join the iconic La Masia academy, which is responsible for nurturing talent like Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Gavi and current manager Xavi.
      Ronaldinho currently works as an ambassador for the club
      The 42-year-old has legendary status at the Nou Camp after an incredible five season stay.
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      Ronaldinho played 207 times, netting 94 goals and registering 70 assists.
      The Brazil icon helped the team win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League trophy.
      He was also crowned the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner while at Barca. More

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      Man Utd keeping transfer tabs on Yannick Carrasco with 29-year-old’s contract running down at Atletico Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco, according to reports.The Belgian is out of contract at the end of next season.
      Manchester United are monitoring Yannick CarrascoCredit: Getty
      And Atletico are open to letting the Belgian leave, sparking interest from the Red Devils.
      But they could miss out on Carrasco as Barcelona reportedly have a £17million agreement in place to sign the winger, according to AS.
      The same report outlines United’s interest, claiming they are keeping an eye on his situation.
      Barcelona could decide not to complete Carrasco’s signing, in which case Atletico would be open to Premier League offers.
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      Tottenham are believed to be interested in the Belgian with Antonio Conte a big fan.
      While United were also offered the chance to sign him in January following the injury to Christian Eriksen.
      The club instead opted for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who arrived on loan.
      Newcastle were also linked to Carrasco last summer but his price tag deterred Toon making a bid.
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      United are set for a busy summer and have reportedly listed three stars for sale – Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Alex Telles.
      The Red Devils could try to sign Declan Rice but David Moyes has warned it will take a British record transfer fee to let him go. More

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      Frenkie de Jong’s girlfriend hilariously trolls Man Utd fans over failed transfer ahead of Barcelona Europa League clash

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      FRENKIE DE JONG’S girlfriend had a hilarious response for Manchester United fans desperate to get an update on the Barcelona midfielder. De Jong was at the centre of a long-running transfer saga in the summer as the Red Devils desperately tried to spring him from the Nou Camp.
      Mikky Kiemeney is the glamorous girlfriend of Barca midfielder de JongCredit: Instagram / @mikkykiemeney
      But the deal could not be done and the star now faces playing United twice in the Europa League this month.
      Girlfriend of de Jong, Mikky Kiemeney, couldn’t help but have fun with United fans still pining over a potential move.
      One asked her on Instagram: “when’s Frenkie coming to Manchester?”
      Kiemeney replied by uploading a picture of Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures, pinpointing the European second-leg at Old Trafford on February 23, before a deadpan response of: “23-2 I guess.”
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      Despite the transfer speculation and a row over wages, de Jong has settled back into the Barca team and appeared in all but two league games this season.
      He is fighting to get into a talented midfield which includes young Spain stars Pedri and Gavi and veteran Sergio Busquets, who went off injured in the weekend win over Sevilla.
      Barcelona are a side fit and firing at the moment as they look to win their first league title under Xavi.
      Real Madrid’s loss at Mallorca over the weekend means the Catalan club now have an eight point lead in the La Liga race.
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      It should be a titanic Europa League tussle with a Man United side who are in devastating form of their own.
      Erik ten Hag’s team have only lost one of their last 15 games and have won 12 home matches on the bounce in all competitions.
      With de Jong not joining, United instead swooped for Christian Eriksen and Casemiro who have both boosted the club’s midfield.
      But Eriksen is set to be out until April with injury while Casemiro will be suspended for United’s next three domestic games.
      Marcel Sabitzer was also recruited on transfer deadline day and made his debut off the bench in Saturday’s win over Crystal Palace. More

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      Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois in race against time to be fit to face Liverpool after suffering groin injury

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      REAL MADRID goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faces a race against time to be fit for their Champions League tie with Liverpool. Courtois picked up an adductor injury during the warm-up before Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Mallorca on Sunday.
      Thibaut Courtois was injured during the warm-up before Real Madrid’s loss to MallorcaCredit: Getty
      Courtois now faces a race to be fit for the Champions League clash with LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
      The Real Madrid No1 underwent medical tests on Monday morning.
      And, while Madrid were relieved to discover the Belgian’s injury is not serious, he remains a doubt for Los Blancos’ latest Champions League showdown with Liverpool.
      Courtois, 30, will miss Madrid’s Club World Cup Campaign which gets underway on Wednesday against Egyptian side Al Ahly.
      But he has 15 days to recover for the last-16 first-leg clash against Jurgen Klopp’s Reds at Anfield on February 21.
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      The return leg between last season’s two finalists will take place in the Spanish capital on March 15.
      Real Madrid will have their fingers crossed as they already have major fitness doubt over Karim Benzema and Eder Militao.
      It is the second injury of the season for Courtois who was voted the best keeper in the world last year.
      Back-up Andriy Lunin stepped in for the shock loss to Mallorca, which allowed Barcelona to open up an eight-point lead at the top of LaLiga.
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      Boss Carlo Ancelotti said: “It’s a defeat that hurts a lot.
      “But it was the game we expected and we prepared for it, a difficult game with a lot of fouls, a lot of stoppages.
      “We didn’t play badly, especially in the second half. Conceding early affected us a lot, and we missed a penalty.” More

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      Barcelona star Jules Kounde issues statement apologising for ‘exaggerated’ celebration against Sevilla

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      JULES KOUNDE apologised for his “exaggerated” celebration against Sevilla.The Barcelona star, 24, played at right-back in Sunday’s 3-0 win over his former team.
      Jules Kounde, right, joined in the wild celebrations against SevillaCredit: Getty
      The defender spent three years at Sevilla before joining BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      And the ace could not resist his jubilant reaction when Jordi Alba opened the scoring just before the hour mark at the Nou Camp.
      Kounde – who left Sevilla for Barcelona in a £46million transfer last summer after his Chelsea move collapsed – let out all the emotions after his new side eventually broke down a steely Sevilla defence.
      But he took to Twitter with a short statement to say sorry to his former employers and their fans, after making 133 appearances across his three seasons at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
      Frenchman Kounde wrote: “I was always grateful for the opportunity to wear the red and white jersey and for the love I received during my time there.
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      “That is why I wanted to apologise for the goal celebration which, in a moment of euphoria, was exaggerated on my part.
      “I wish you the best, always.”
      Gavi and Raphinha added goals to secure a 3-0 win, which extended Barcelona’s lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points following Real Madrid’s shock defeat at Mallorca.
      It also ensured an incredible 15th clean sheet in 20 league games so far this season.
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      Xavi’s men have conceded just seven times – three of which came in the defeat at Real Madrid.
      The only player to score against Barcelona in their last six matches, ironically, is Kounde.
      He accidentally bundled into his own net at the back post in last Wednesday’s 2-1 win at Real Betis.
      The French ace has been part of the phenomenal defensive unit at the Nou CampCredit: Getty
      Kounde also congratulated Gavi on making it 2-0Credit: Getty More