<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Joan Laporta. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Joan Laporta News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:32:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/joan_laporta" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:59:12 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta Defends Lionel Messi Exit Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joan Laporta defended Lionel Messi’s 2021 exit from FC Barcelona, citing financial struggles and the need for a squad rebuild. Messi left as a free agent to join Paris Saint-Germain on a 2 year deal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta Reveals Details Behind Messi Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his book Así salvamos al Barcelona, Joan Laporta explains the failed attempts to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona in 2021. A long term deal included a future MLS move to ease financial strain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/25/joan-laporta-reveals-details-behind-messi-exit?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/25/joan-laporta-reveals-details-behind-messi-exit?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/joan_laporta_reveals_details_behind_messi_exit.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta Rules Out Messis Playing Return to Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta dismissed speculation of Lionel Messi returning as a player after the legend’s late-night visit to Camp Nou. Messi, now with Inter Miami, expressed his wish for a proper farewell.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/13/joan-laporta-rules-out-messis-playing-return-to-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/13/joan-laporta-rules-out-messis-playing-return-to-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/joan_laporta_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laporta Reveals Barcelona Nearly Faced UCL Ban Over Financial Troubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta disclosed that UEFA nearly banned the club from the Champions League due to financial irregularities tied to economic levers. After negotiations, a potential €80 million fine was reduced to €15 million with no sporting sanction. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/20/laporta-reveals-barcelona-nearly-faced-ucl-ban-over-financial-troubles?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/20/laporta-reveals-barcelona-nearly-faced-ucl-ban-over-financial-troubles?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:59:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/laporta_reveals_barcelona_nearly_faced_ucl_ban_financial_troubles_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Eye Haaland as Lewandowski Successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly obsessed with signing Erling Haaland as Robert Lewandowski’s long-term replacement in 2026. Despite financial struggles, Barca remain confident of prising Haaland from Manchester City, where he earns £400,000 per week on a contract until 2034.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/17/barcelona-eye-haaland-as-lewandowski-successor?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/17/barcelona-eye-haaland-as-lewandowski-successor?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:26:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/erling_haaland_fc_barcelona_World_SoccerTalk.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta Eyes Erling Haaland to Boost Re-election Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has promised to sign a superstar like Erling Haaland, Julián Álvarez, or Bradley Barcola if re-elected in 2026.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/aug/05/joan-laporta-eyes-erling-haaland-to-boost-re-election-hopes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/aug/05/joan-laporta-eyes-erling-haaland-to-boost-re-election-hopes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:52:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/erling_haaland_goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Unlikely to Sign Erling Haaland, Confirms President Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta ruled out a move for Erling Haaland, citing his recent contract extension at Manchester City. Although financially stronger than last year, Barcelona will focus on strategic signings and youth promotion.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/21/barcelona-unlikely-to-sign-erling-haaland-confirms-president-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/may/21/barcelona-unlikely-to-sign-erling-haaland-confirms-president-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:30:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/erling_haaland_manchester_city_english_premier_league_Football365.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laporta and Flick Clash Over Neymar Return to Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta plans a marquee signing to boost his 2026 re-election campaign, targeting Neymar return from Santos.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/feb/25/laporta-and-flick-clash-over-neymar-return-to-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/feb/25/laporta-and-flick-clash-over-neymar-return-to-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_fc_barcelona_Business_Insider.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laporta Sets Conditions for Neymar Return to Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar has returned to Santos after an underwhelming spell at Al Hilal but plans to move back to Europe before the 2026 World Cup. His preferred destination is FC Barcelona, where he previously thrived alongside Messi and Suárez.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/feb/12/laporta-sets-conditions-for-neymar-return-to-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/feb/12/laporta-sets-conditions-for-neymar-return-to-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_fc_barcelona_Forbes.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland on Barcelona’s Radar with Record-Breaking €200 Million Offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona sets their eyes on the transfer move of Erling Haaland, which could be a record-breaking deal of €200 million. Their President Joan Laporta is likely to make important decisions for VIP seats to meet its finances.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/dec/20/erling-haaland-on-barcelonas-radar-with-record-breaking-200-million-offer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/dec/20/erling-haaland-on-barcelonas-radar-with-record-breaking-200-million-offer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/erling_haaland_fc_barcelona_World_Soccer_Talk.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[This season is crucial and it’s reason why we improved our team, claims Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that the 2022/23 season is crucial for the club and it’s the reason why they improved their team and reworked their finances this summer. The La Liga giants have spent heavily this window, bringing in five new players including Robert Lewandowski.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/29/this-season-is-crucial-and-its-reason-why-we-improved-our-team-claims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/29/this-season-is-crucial-and-its-reason-why-we-improved-our-team-claims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:46:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_Presidents_Election_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have received offers for Frenkie de Jong but we didn’t accept them, claims Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that they have had bids tabled for Frenkie de Jong but haven’t accepted them as they need to talk to the Dutch international and find out what he wants. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/24/have-received-offers-for-frenkie-de-jong-but-we-didnt-accept-them-claims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/24/have-received-offers-for-frenkie-de-jong-but-we-didnt-accept-them-claims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Frenkie_De_Jong_Barcelona_Sevilla_LaLiga_21-22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[State clubs provoke an instability of our sport, asserts Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has called on UEFA to bring in stricter rules for state-owned clubs as they provoke an instability of the sport due to their resources that don't come from the football industry. Laporta claimed that state-owned clubs spelled the downfall of football.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/15/state-clubs-provoke-an-instability-of-our-sport-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/15/state-clubs-provoke-an-instability-of-our-sport-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:39:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y25/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_Presidents_Election_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ousmane Dembele wants to stay but he is tempted by other options, asserts Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that the Spanish club wants Ousmane Dembele to extend his tenure at the Camp Nou by signing a new deal but acknowledges that the Frenchman is tempted by betters offers from elsewhere. The French winger’s current deal expires in the summer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/18/ousmane-dembele-wants-to-stay-but-he-is-tempted-by-other-options-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/18/ousmane-dembele-wants-to-stay-but-he-is-tempted-by-other-options-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ousmane_Dembele_Barcelona_LaLiga_21-22_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona is not to blame for what happened but we are responsible, admits Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reiterated the fact that while the club wasn’t to blame for the ticket issues against Eintracht Frankfurt, they are responsible and still remain so. He also added that the Frankfurt fans were allowed in by season ticket holders and a tour operator.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/19/barcelona-is-not-to-blame-for-what-happened-but-we-are-responsible-admits-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/19/barcelona-is-not-to-blame-for-what-happened-but-we-are-responsible-admits-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:28:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Barcelona_Eintracht_Frankfurt_Camp_Nou_Europa_League_21_22_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Barcelona close deals for Andreas Christensen and Franck Yannick Kessie]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Goal, Barcelona have closed deals for both Andreas Christensen and Franck Yannik Kessie with the duo set to arrive as free-agents at the end of the season. This comes less than a day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the club had signed a midfielder and a defender.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/29/reports-barcelona-close-deals-for-andreas-christensen-and-franck-yannick-kessie?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/29/reports-barcelona-close-deals-for-andreas-christensen-and-franck-yannick-kessie?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:32:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Andreas_Christensen_Valencia_CF_Chelsea_FC_UEFA_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are not considering Lionel Messi's return, asserts Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has proclaimed that he has received no word over a potential return to the Camp Nou for Lionel Messi and revealed that the Catalan side is not considering making a move for the Argentinean. Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in the previous summer on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/29/we-are-not-considering-lionel-messis-return-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/29/we-are-not-considering-lionel-messis-return-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_PSG_Ligue1_21-22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona are not going to lose its head as players will have to adapt, asserts Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that any big-money signings will have to adapt to the club’s new wage structure as they will not lose their heads again. The Catalan giants were in serious financial debt at the start of the current season but have cut down their spending immensely.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/27/barcelona-are-not-going-to-lose-its-head-as-players-will-have-to-adapt-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/27/barcelona-are-not-going-to-lose-its-head-as-players-will-have-to-adapt-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:40:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_Presidents_Election_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didn’t want to let Lionel Messi leave but that was our situation, claims Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that letting Lionel Messi go was the hardest decision he had to make but while he didn’t want to do that, the club had no choice but to let him leave. The Argentine left Barcelona after a twenty year spell, signing for PSG on a free-transfer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/08/didnt-want-to-let-lionel-messi-leave-but-that-was-our-situation-claims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/08/didnt-want-to-let-lionel-messi-leave-but-that-was-our-situation-claims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_PSG_Ligue_1_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deny that there has been any kind of negotiation over Erling Haaland, asserts Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has denied that there have been talks between them and Erling Haaland over a move and added that they will first contact Borussia Dortmund before anything else. The forward has a release clause that activates in the summer and has been linked with a move away.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/06/deny-that-there-has-been-any-kind-of-negotiation-over-erling-haaland-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/06/deny-that-there-has-been-any-kind-of-negotiation-over-erling-haaland-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:24:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Erling_Haaland_Borussia_Dortmund_FC_Cologne_Bundesliga20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mismanagement means the criminal justice system is called upon to investigate, reveals Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club's previous board could face criminal charges for the misappropriation of funds and false accounting during their reign. The Catalan club are in the midst of a financial crisis that was instigated by the previous administration.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/feb/02/mismanagement-means-the-criminal-justice-system-is-called-upon-to-investigate-reveals-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/feb/02/mismanagement-means-the-criminal-justice-system-is-called-upon-to-investigate-reveals-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:09:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_Presidents_Election_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We think Ousmane Dembele has agreement with another club, admits Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he and the rest of the Barcelona board believe that Ousmane Dembele already has a pre-contract agreement with another club. The Frenchman has less than six months left on his current deal and has already refused an extension from the club.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/feb/01/we-think-ousmane-dembele-has-agreement-with-another-club-admits-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/feb/01/we-think-ousmane-dembele-has-agreement-with-another-club-admits-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:29:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ousmane_Dembele_Barcelona_Athletic_Bilbao_La_Liga19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone should be ready because Barcelona have returned, asserts Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asserted that his club continues to be an example in the football market after the capture of signing Ferran Torres and suggested that the Catalan club are re-emerging. The La Liga giants are currently fifth in the league after a dismal start to the term.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jan/04/everyone-should-be-ready-because-barcelona-have-returned-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jan/04/everyone-should-be-ready-because-barcelona-have-returned-asserts-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:13:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_21-22_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergio Aguero announces his retirement from football because of heart condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester City and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his decision to retire from football because of a heart condition less than six months after he signed for the Camp Nou side. The Argentine hasn’t played for the club since October 30th after having chest problems on the field.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/dec/15/sergio-aguero-announces-his-retirement-from-football-because-of-heart-condition?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/dec/15/sergio-aguero-announces-his-retirement-from-football-because-of-heart-condition?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Sergio_Aguero_Barcelona_La_Liga_2021-22_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Manchester United keen on signing Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to ESPN, Manchester United have held talks with Barcelona over a potential transfer for Frenkie De Jong in the upcoming January transfer window. It is understood that the Blaugrana offered Philippe Coutinho to the English club and rebuffed their enquiry to purchase the Dutch midfielder.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/dec/06/reports-manchester-united-keen-on-signing-frenkie-de-jong-from-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/dec/06/reports-manchester-united-keen-on-signing-frenkie-de-jong-from-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:14:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Frenkie_De_Jong_FC_Barcelona_Real_Mallorca_La_Liga_Santander19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beating Bayern Munich is something that can be achieved, proclaims Barcelona president Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that his club can beat Bayern Munich in their final game of the Champions League group game to potentially clinch qualification into the knockout stages of the competition. The group-deciding tie will be played on December 8 in the Allianz Arena.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/26/beating-bayern-munich-is-something-that-can-be-achieved-proclaims-barcelona-president-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/26/beating-bayern-munich-is-something-that-can-be-achieved-proclaims-barcelona-president-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:04:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_21-22_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can’t rule out returns for both Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta, proclaims Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confessed that he can’t rule out a potential comeback for either Lionel Messi or Andres Iniesta in the near future as anything could happen. This comes in light of Dani Alves’ return to Camp Nou after leaving the club five years ago for Juventus.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/18/cant-rule-out-returns-for-both-lionel-messi-and-andres-iniesta-proclaims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/18/cant-rule-out-returns-for-both-lionel-messi-and-andres-iniesta-proclaims-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:02:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joan_Laporta_Barcelona_Presidents_Election_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports |  Barcelona will not re-sign Dani Alves for second spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Goal, Barcelona have made the decision to sign Dani Alves for his second spell at the club despite strong rumours hinting towards it. It is understood that the Spanish giants are going in a different direction despite the Brazilian being available to sign on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/11/reports-barcelona-will-not-re-sign-dani-alves-for-second-spell?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/11/reports-barcelona-will-not-re-sign-dani-alves-for-second-spell?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:28:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Dani_Alves_2021-22_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a great relationship with Xavi Hernandez, reveals Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he enjoys a great relationship with Xavi Hernandez and admitted that his opinion of him as a manager is reaffirmed by glowing endorsements from people who know him better. Xavi is the favourite to be the next manager of the Catalan club.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/29/have-a-great-relationship-with-xavi-hernandez-reveals-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/29/have-a-great-relationship-with-xavi-hernandez-reveals-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:42:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona confirm that Ronald Koeman has been relieved of his managerial duties ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona have sacked Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Spanish club following a 1-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night. The Catalan club’s shock defeat along with disappointing performances in domestic and European competitions led the Barcelona administration to pull the trigger.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/28/barcelona-confirm-that-ronald-koeman-has-been-relieved-of-his-managerial-duties?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/28/barcelona-confirm-that-ronald-koeman-has-been-relieved-of-his-managerial-duties?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:05:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ronald_Koeman_Netherlands_Euro_Qualifiers19_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>