No matter how many times it’s brought up, it still boggles that mind that Jude Bellingham is only 20. The latest chapter in the generational talent’s likely-to-be legendary career was dominating a 3-1 victory for England over Italy at Wembley Stadium. Bellingham was sublime throughout, with the result booking the Three Lions’ place at Euro 2024.
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Barca President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors Have Resigned
The Leo Messi fracas tore Barca apart. It has triggered the resignation of the entire Catalan club’s executives. On October 28, 2020, Barca President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors Have Resigned with immediate effect.
Bartomeu’s tenure of office saw a lot of scandals rock Barcelona to its core. From unceasing run of champions league defeats to transfer sagas and financial mismanagement, president Bartomeu shared the blames.
Does that mean Bartomeu’s exit gives Messi pathway to stay at Barcelona? Well, that’s certainly not out of the question. Messi wanted to leave Camp Nou because of so many reasons; the former Barça president Josep Maria Bartomeu was one of them.
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Bartomeu’s decision comes after several months of criticism in the wake of Barcelona’s 8-2 Champions League elimination to Bayern Munich, as well as Lionel Messi’s shock request to leave the club shortly after.
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More Reasons Why President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors Have Resigned
Although the club was able to keep hold of Messi, with the longtime Barca star staying to avoid having to take the club to court, Bartomeu’s position has been under scrutiny for months.
ESPN reports that Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned as Barcelona president on Tuesday. He didn’t want to await and get embarrassed by the fans’ vote of no confidence in his future at the club.
The rest of the board of directors have stepped down alongside Bartomeu. An election will be scheduled within the next 90 days to appoint a new president.
“It’s a thought-out, serene, informed decision” to resign, Bartomeu said in a televised speech.
A temporary management board will oversee the day-to-day running of the club until a new executive board is appointed.
Bartomeu opted to leave rather than ask club members to vote on his future after a debate with local government in Catalonia on whether voting in person would be safe in the current pandemic.
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Vote of No Confidence: Barca President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors Have Resigned
More than 20,000 supporters signed a petition this month for him to be removed as president after growing increasingly upset with his management of the club.
That triggered a referendum on Bartomeu’s position at the club. However, a vote is no longer necessary.
Victor Font, Joan Laporta and Jordi Roche are some of the candidates expected to run in an election to decide Bartomeu’s successor.
Bartomeu, 57, replaced Sandro Rosell as president in 2014. He had previously been vice president to Rosell, who stepped down after a lawsuit was filed accusing him of hiding the real cost of the Neymar transfer.
However, his popularity has decreased over the past five years, with problems off the pitch eventually dragging down performances on the pitch.
Last season was Barca’s first campaign without a trophy since 2007-08, and earlier this month the club announced losses for the 2019-20 season of €97 million, although it was largely a consequence of the financial strains relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cracks emerged between Bartomeu and the players, particularly Lionel Messi.
Messi wanted to leave Barca because of President Bartomeu
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Leo Messi Exit and Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors’ Resignation
Bartomeu stood firm when Messi wanted to leave Barca this past summer, with the forward accusing him of lying and then criticizing Bartomeu’s running of the club when he announced that he would stay rather than pursue legal action to force a move away from Camp Nou.
“The easiest thing after the Champions [League defeat to Bayern Munich] was to resign, but one had to take decisions amid an unprecedented global crisis,” Bartomeu said, adding that later on, in the wake of the Messi spat, he could not let the club be run by external, temporary figures.
“Who would have ensured that Messi stayed? Who would have hired a new coach?” said Bartomeu, who took over at Barcelona from Sandro Rosell in 2014.
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Pique Criticism of President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors
Gerard Pique was also critical of Bartomeu in a recent interview. The defender said it was an “atrocity” that money had been spent by the club on a smear campaign on social media against current and former players. The scandal became known as Barcagate.
Bartomeu and the club say they were unaware of the posts, and an external audit by PricewaterhouseCoopers exonerated them, although a police investigation is ongoing.
In April, six board members resigned, citing disagreements over how the club was being run by Bartomeu.
Despite the discontent among supporters and players, Bartomeu had hoped to see out his mandate, which ran until 2021. An election had been scheduled for March, but as a result of his early departure, it will now be fast-tracked.
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So, what were their achievements before President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Barcelona Board of Directors Have Resigned?
Josep Maria Bartomeu Achievements with Barcelona
Here are Bartomeu’s achievements (accomplishments) with Barcelona and Leo Messi.
- During his time in charge, Barca won La Liga four times as well as the 2014-15 Champions League.
- But his time in charge will largely be defined by the club’s failings in his final seasons.
- Having struggled to find value in the transfer market since Neymar’s departure to join Paris Saint-Germain, Barca finished the 2019-20 season trophyless.
- Their 8-2 loss to Bayern only furthered unrest, with Messi’s request to leave proving the final straw for the president.
Could we see Pep Guardiola back at Barcelona with Messi? Anyway, Pep also has his own champions league failures with ManCity — but he doesn’t want to give up.
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Right now yes because of the impact he has at both Real Madrid and the national team. What I like about him is that he knows there is always room to improve and I’m sure he’s gonna get even better. He’s only 20 years old. He’s learning from another two masters such as Modric and Kroos. If he continues like this the amount that Madrid had to pay for him will be consider a bargain.
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If you actually watch the man (not a boy) and appreciate what he is doing it is great but it’s just the start. There’s always someone who stands out in a team. Jude exudes confidence and has a very level head. Without injuries he may end up being one of the most decorated English players ever. It’s just a shame that Real Madrid got him rather than Liverpool. Haha!
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Yeah right now, hes the best player in the world. A 20 year old playing like a 30 year old vet. Creates chances, scores goals, team player, passes well, great awareness, ball skills are on point.. everything.
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At the moment Mbappe is the best and if he moves to Real Madrid you will see him establish that no.1 position for, at least, the next few years. I also think Mbappe will take centre stage at Madrid which always helps at these sorts of clubs when it comes to the ballon d’or. Jude’s time will come but not just yet.
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That’s what English pundits and media like to do. Hype their players who are in form as if they are the next Messi or Ronaldo. No doubt Jude has immense talent, and potential to be an all-time great, but how many young players were called that. He probably is in the best form, but not even 1/3 of the season is over and he is the best player already? Come on. What has he won, Halaand won a treble, Mbappe won a World Cup and was in the last final.
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. The former Man Utd Target Eden Hazard retires from football effective from October 2023.
His years at Chelsea were amazing. his low centre of gravity and skill enabled him to get the ball played to him with his back to a defender he’d flick it around the defender and leave him for dead ,a skill done constantly. CHELSEA FC LEGEND
In announcing his retirement, Hazard said he had to listen to his body and he looked forward to enjoying the rest of his life with his loved ones, SportsFila shows his retirement announcement.
“You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time. After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer. I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
“During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all. I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection,” Hazard added in his statement.
People have forgotten about his impressive achievements during his time at chelsea and Lille
4th most man of the match in football history,2nd most dribbles completed after messi,won a lot of individual awards and the one of the goats for Belgium.
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I’m gutted. He is the most talented player I ever saw in my 10 years watching football (only after Messi) and brought years of joy to beloved Chelsea. Much love and thank you for everything, enjoy your retirement Eden.
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🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆! Mason Greenwood has joined Getafe from Manchester United, deal signed 🔵🤝🏻
Deal with Lazio collapsed earlier and Getafe got green light also player side over loan move 🏴🇪🇸
↩️ He’ll be back to Man United in summer 2024.
Manchester United have vowed to “continue to offer its support” to Mason Greenwood after the striker sealed a loan move away from Old Trafford on deadline day.
Greenwood, 21, hasn’t played professional football since his arrest in January 2022. Charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against the forward were dropped seven months ago.
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Restart your career ⚽ start a new journey from different place and strong again… Good luck lad.
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All charges were dropped this February but the Old Trafford outfit said Greenwood would leave the club last week.
And now La Liga club Getafe have completed a last minute season-long loan deal for Greenwood, subject to international clearance.
The Spanish club play away at Real Madrid tomorrow afternoon, although it is unlikely he will be registered in time.
Greenwood is likely to make his debut for Getafe on September 17 when they play Osasuna.
United will reportedly receive no loan fee for Greenwood and are said to be covering the majority of his wages.
The Madrid-based side will also cover a small contribution for his wages for the duration of the loan.
A United club statement read: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.
“The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.
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The midfielder signed a season-long loan deal with the Red Devils yesterday with just minutes of the transfer window remaining.
Old Trafford officials conducted medical tests with the Moroccan in Pisa, and now the player will undergo the transfer formalities at Carrington.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag spoke to Amrabat on Friday evening after the deal had been confirmed.
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I’m very sad to see him
Lucky enough to see him play live. One of the most talented footballers to have ever played the game. I’ll never forget the game when Chelsea trashed Everton and the 1-2’s with Pedro for him to score the 4th goal of the match.
At his peak one of the very best about, and he’s right up there alongside Rooney and Fabregas as one of the best 16-17 year old players I’ve ever seen play the game at full professional level.
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