<?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[Josep Maria Bartomeu News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Josep Maria Bartomeu. 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>Josep Maria Bartomeu News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:15:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/josep_maria_bartomeu" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:54:07 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[It is a mistake to let Lionel Messi go, proclaims Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu stated that it was a mistake to let Lionel Messi depart the Camp Nou in the summer due to his economical and institutional contribution. The Argentine joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona over the summer on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/15/it-is-a-mistake-to-let-lionel-messi-go-proclaims-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/15/it-is-a-mistake-to-let-lionel-messi-go-proclaims-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:54:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_PSG_Ligue1_Champions_League_Club_Brugge_21-22_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We had to protect Barcelona and its institution from any harm, proclaims Carlos Ibanez]]></title><description><![CDATA[I3 Ventures owner Carlos Ibanez has revealed that the cyber attacks against former Barcelona legends like Pep Guardiola and Joan Laporta was done in order to protect the club’s image. The La Liga giants remain in a major controversy that has stretched all the way from Josep Maria Bartomeu’s reign.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jul/27/we-had-to-protect-barcelona-and-its-institution-from-any-harm-proclaims-carlos-ibanez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jul/27/we-had-to-protect-barcelona-and-its-institution-from-any-harm-proclaims-carlos-ibanez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:55:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Barcelona_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doesn’t interest or annoy me to hear names being linked with Barcelona, admits Ronald Koeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald Koeman has confessed that despite rumours linking Xavi and even Pep Guardiola to the Barcelona job, it hasn’t affected him with his focus solely on helping the team thrive. The La Liga giants are in the process of appointing a new president and have been linked with new managerial choices.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/06/doesnt-interest-or-annoy-me-to-hear-names-being-linked-with-barcelona-admits-ronald-koeman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/06/doesnt-interest-or-annoy-me-to-hear-names-being-linked-with-barcelona-admits-ronald-koeman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Ronald_Koeman_Holland_Northern_Ireland_EURO_Qualifier19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu arrested over Barca-gate controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN and Goal have reported that after raids on Barcelona’s offices have seen four former members of club’s board including former president Josep Maria Bartomeu arrested. The report has revealed that this comes after fresh investigations into Barca-gate despite the case being a year old.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/01/reports-former-barcelona-president-josep-maria-bartomeu-arrested-over-barca-gate-controversy?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/01/reports-former-barcelona-president-josep-maria-bartomeu-arrested-over-barca-gate-controversy?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:14:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Josep_Maria_Bartomeu_Barcelona_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona will have most competitive squad for next season, admits Toni Frexia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Frexia has revealed that if he is elected, then the La Liga giants will have the money to build the competitive squad the club deserves. The La Liga giants are without a president after Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned with the elections suspended over COVID-19.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/22/barcelona-will-have-most-competitive-squad-for-next-season-admits-toni-frexia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/22/barcelona-will-have-most-competitive-squad-for-next-season-admits-toni-frexia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:50:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Barcelona_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football needs new formulas to make it stronger and must face new times, asserts Florentino Perez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has admitted that the football world needs a boost and then backed a reform of the European football calendar with new formulas to make it better. This is in lieu of a European Super League which has been mooted as a replacement for the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/21/football-needs-new-formulas-to-make-it-stronger-and-must-face-new-times-asserts-florentino-perez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/dec/21/football-needs-new-formulas-to-make-it-stronger-and-must-face-new-times-asserts-florentino-perez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:33:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Florentino_Perez_real_madrid_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My time as a Barcelona manager is over and I’m happy at Manchester City, proclaims Pep Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of the rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona, Pep Guardiola has admitted that his time to manage the club is over with him happy in charge of Manchester City. The former Bayern Munich boss’ spell at the Camp Nou is considered to be one of the greatest in modern football history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/01/my-time-as-barcelona-manager-is-over-and-im-happy-at-manchester-city-proclaims-pep-guardiola?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/01/my-time-as-barcelona-manager-is-over-and-im-happy-at-manchester-city-proclaims-pep-guardiola?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:47:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Pep_Guardiola_Manchester_City_Real_Madrid_Champions_League20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona after Josep Maria Bartomeu’s resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Times, Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is likely to stay at the club for the foreseeable future after president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from his post. The Argentine has been reportedly unhappy with the way Bartomeu has run the club and was thus looking to leave this summer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/28/reports-lionel-messi-to-stay-at-barcelona-after-josep-maria-bartomeus-resignation?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/28/reports-lionel-messi-to-stay-at-barcelona-after-josep-maria-bartomeus-resignation?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:31:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Slavia_Praha_Barcelona_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona have approved requirements to participate in European Super League, proclaims Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his final speech as Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu has announced that the La Liga giants have accepted a proposal to participate in a European Super League. This comes after Sky Sports reported that a FIFA backed European Premier League is looking to replace the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/28/barcelona-have-approved-requirements-to-participate-in-european-super-league-proclaims-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/28/barcelona-have-approved-requirements-to-participate-in-european-super-league-proclaims-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:09:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Josep_Maria_Bartomeu_Barcelona_La_Liga20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and board resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to ESPN, Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned as the president of Barcelona earlier tonight with him not wanting to face a fans’ vote of no-confidence. Bartomeu has come under immense criticism in recent months with many unhappy at the way he has run the club over the last few years.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/28/reports-barcelona-president-josep-maria-bartomeu-and-board-resigns?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/28/reports-barcelona-president-josep-maria-bartomeu-and-board-resigns?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:04:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Josep_Maria_Bartomeu_Barcelona_La_Liga19_20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never forced Lionel Messi’s transfer but I defended Barcelona from a rival, admits Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that he stopped Lionel Messi from leaving the club for a rival and that he was willing to accept the consequences of doing that. The Argentine was looking to leave this summer but he opted to see out the final year of his contract instead.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/27/never-forced-lionel-messis-transfer-but-i-defended-barcelona-from-a-rival-admits-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/27/never-forced-lionel-messis-transfer-but-i-defended-barcelona-from-a-rival-admits-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:54:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_FC_Barcelona_Real_Valladolid_CF_La_Liga19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu facing vote of no confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN, and other news outlets, have reported that Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is facing a vote of no confidence after a motion to have him removed was verified by a commission. The Mes que una Mocio campaign accuses Bartomeu and the Barcelona board of directors of years of mismanagement.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/07/reports-barcelona-president-josep-maria-bartomeu-facing-vote-of-no-confidence?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/07/reports-barcelona-president-josep-maria-bartomeu-facing-vote-of-no-confidence?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:21:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Josep_Maria_Bartomeu_Barcelona_La_Liga19_20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will never go to court against Barcelona despite wanting to leave, admits Lionel Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than nine days after reports first emerged that Lionel Messi was set to leave Barcelona, the Argentine has confirmed that he will not be leaving the Camp Nou despite him wanting too. The 33-year-old was looking to leave on a free-transfer with clubs from England, Italy and France interested.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/04/will-never-go-to-court-against-barcelona-despite-wanting-to-leave-admits-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/04/will-never-go-to-court-against-barcelona-despite-wanting-to-leave-admits-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:13:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Real_Madrid_Barcelona_UEFA_Champions_League_Semi_Final11_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlikely that Barcelona can convince Lionel Messi to stay, confesses Victor Font]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona’s presidential candidate Victor Font has admitted that it’s not likely the La Liga giants can convince Lionel Messi to change his decision and stay. The 33-year-old has upset the balance of the world when he announced his decision to leave Barcelona this summer on a free-transfer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/02/unlikely-that-barcelona-can-convince-lionel-messi-to-stay-confesses-victor-font?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/02/unlikely-that-barcelona-can-convince-lionel-messi-to-stay-confesses-victor-font?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:30:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Barcelona_Arsenal_Pre_Season19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Barcelona to fine Lionel Messi for failing to report for training]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a continuing saga of Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona after the Argentine failed to show up for training, Barcelona have reportedly fined the 33-year-old and consider him to be on strike. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has handed in a transfer request earlier last week and is looking to leave.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/01/reports-barcelona-to-fine-lionel-messi-for-failing-to-report-for-training?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/01/reports-barcelona-to-fine-lionel-messi-for-failing-to-report-for-training?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:37:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Slavia_Praha_Barcelona_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave on a free-transfer this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending the entirety of his playing career so far with Barcelona, Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club this summer. The Argentine is reportedly unhappy with the way Barcelona has been run over the last few years and wants to leave on a bosman.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/26/reports-lionel-messi-tells-barcelona-he-wants-to-leave-on-a-free-transfer-this-summer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/26/reports-lionel-messi-tells-barcelona-he-wants-to-leave-on-a-free-transfer-this-summer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:18:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Barcelona_Arsenal_Pre_Season19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody at Barcelona have told me that they don't want me, admits Luis Suarez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst rumours of a clear-out at the Camp Nou, Luis Suarez has confessed that nobody at Barcelona has told him that there is no longer a place in Ronald Koeman’s squad for him. The 33-year-old has struggled over the last few years with injuries and various other issues playing their roles.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/22/nobody-at-barcelona-have-told-me-that-they-dont-want-me-admits-luis-suarez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/22/nobody-at-barcelona-have-told-me-that-they-dont-want-me-admits-luis-suarez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:39:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Luis_Suarez_Barcelona_Sevilla_La_Liga19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions have been made but announcements will be next week, asserts Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that decisions have already been made over the club’s future with changes and announcements starting from next week. The La Liga giants struggled to cope with Bayern Munich and were knocked out of the quarter-final stage of the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/15/decisions-have-been-made-but-announcements-will-be-next-week-asserts-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/15/decisions-have-been-made-but-announcements-will-be-next-week-asserts-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:22:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Barcelona_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No moves for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez will take place this summer, asserts Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that the club has put a hold to any moves for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez this summer because of the coronavirus. The financial impact of a lockdown and playing behind closed doors has affected clubs across Europe with Barcelona on that list.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/02/no-moves-for-neymar-or-lautaro-martinez-will-take-place-this-summer-asserts-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/02/no-moves-for-neymar-or-lautaro-martinez-will-take-place-this-summer-asserts-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Josep_Maria_Bartomeu_Barcelona_La_Liga19_20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Arthur has done shows lack of respect for Barcelona and his teammates, asserts Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has lashed out at Arthur Melo after the midfielder decided against returning to compete in Barcelona’s final games of the season. The Brazilian has decided he won’t be playing for Barcelona again with him set to leave for Juventus in the near future.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/02/what-arthur-has-done-shows-lack-of-respect-for-barcelona-and-his-teammates-asserts-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/02/what-arthur-has-done-shows-lack-of-respect-for-barcelona-and-his-teammates-asserts-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:59:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Arthur_Melo_RC_Celta_de_Vigo_FC_Barcelona_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have no doubt that Lionel Messi will retire at Barcelona, admits Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confessed that he has ‘no doubt’ that captain Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the club as he wants to retire at Camp Nou. The Argentine is one of the best players in the world but has reportedly been considering a future away from Spain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/27/have-no-doubt-that-lionel-messi-will-retire-at-barcelona-admits-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/27/have-no-doubt-that-lionel-messi-will-retire-at-barcelona-admits-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:12:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Barcelona_Arsenal_Pre_Season19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quique Setien is Barcelona’s manager but he isn’t our coach for the future, admits Victor Font]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has asserted that while the club support Quique Setien because he is the club’s current coach, Setien isn’t the man they back for the future. The 62-year-old replaced Ernesto Valverde mid-way through the season but results haven’t gone their way.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/11/quique-setien-is-barcelona-s-manager-but-he-isn-t-our-coach-for-the-future-admits-victor-font?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/11/quique-setien-is-barcelona-s-manager-but-he-isn-t-our-coach-for-the-future-admits-victor-font?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2020 16:34:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Quique_Setien_FC_Barcelona_Levante_UD_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona are obliged to extend Lionel Messi’s deal with the club, claims Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Lionel Messi’s contract expiring at the end of next season, the Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted that it’s his obligation to renew the Argentine’s contract. The six time Ballon d’Or winner has been a standout star this season but is reportedly concerned about his future.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/08/barcelona-are-obliged-to-extend-lionel-messi-s-deal-with-the-club-claims-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/08/barcelona-are-obliged-to-extend-lionel-messi-s-deal-with-the-club-claims-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:58:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Barcelona_Celta_Vigo_La_Liga19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi will end his career at Barcelona, asserts Josep Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has stated that Lionel Messi will end his career at the Catalan club in spite of recent reports suggesting otherwise. The Argentine has been a revolutionary figure in Camp Nou since making his first appearance back for the senior side, in 2004.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/06/lionel-messi-will-end-his-career-at-barcelona-asserts-josep-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/06/lionel-messi-will-end-his-career-at-barcelona-asserts-josep-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:24:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_FC_Barcelona_Real_Valladolid_CF_La_Liga19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Barcelona under pressure to sell €70 million worth of players by end of June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona are in a race against financial chaos with the club reportedly forced to sell around €70 million worth of players before the end of June. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit football hard with the financial impact visible with Barcelona and Real Madrid amongst the list of those affected.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/may/26/reports-barcelona-under-pressure-to-sell-€-70-million-worth-of-players-by-end-of-june?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/may/26/reports-barcelona-under-pressure-to-sell-€-70-million-worth-of-players-by-end-of-june?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 13:40:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Barcelona_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has pledged his loyalty to Barcelona, proclaims Josep Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted that Lionel Messi will not leave the club despite the Argentine linked with a move away after a spat with Sporting Director Eric Abidal. The La Liga superstar is one of the best in the world and has been the club's best performer this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/mar/11/lionel-messi-has-pledged-his-loyalty-to-barcelona-proclaims-josep-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/mar/11/lionel-messi-has-pledged-his-loyalty-to-barcelona-proclaims-josep-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_Barcelona_Arsenal_Pre_Season19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona have accepted Josep Bartomeu's apology and have moved on, claims Quique Setien]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona boss Quique Setien has admitted that his players have accepted president Josep Bartomeu's explanation about the social media attack on various players, legends and potential presidents. This comes after reports revealed that the attack originated from the club who were protecting Bartomeu.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/feb/22/barcelona-have-accepted-josep-bartomeus-apology-and-have-moved-on-claims-quique-setien?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/feb/22/barcelona-have-accepted-josep-bartomeus-apology-and-have-moved-on-claims-quique-setien?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:09:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Quique_Setien_FC_Barcelona_Levante_UD_La_Liga20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona will not go after Neymar in January, says Josep Maria Bartomeu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has made it clear that the club will not go after Neymar during the winter transfer window in January. Neymar was set to join his old club this summer, but the move failed to materialise and now it seems that Neymar will stay at PSG for the long term. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/08/barcelona-will-not-go-after-neymar-in-january-says-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/08/barcelona-will-not-go-after-neymar-in-january-says-josep-maria-bartomeu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:23:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Neymar_Paris_Saint_Germain_Trophee_des_Champions19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>