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Javier Tebas claimed that it was not financial troubles that caused Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona this summer, but Joan Laporta has put the blame solely on Tebas and La Liga's stringent FFP rules.

Despite missing out on signing Mbappe this summer, Real Madrid have been able to rely on Vinicius Jr.

Ronald Koeman has asked Barcelona president Joan Laporta to hold talks in private rather than through the press. The Dutch coach is ready to extend his stay at the Catalan capital beyond next summer.

Paul Pogba may be leaning towards signing a new contract with Manchester United but the midfielder's brother has revealed that no decision has yet been made.

Barcelona could have avoided losing Lionel Messi this summer, according to La Liga president Javier Tebas. He also made it clear that financial issues were not the reason for his departure like Joan Laporta suggested.

Karim Benzema scored a hat trick against Celta Vigo in the club's first match back at the newly renovated stadium

Javier Tebas thinks Florentino Perez is manipulating Barcelona

Barcelona could be without striker Martin Braithwaite for over three months after the striker suffered a knee injury that could require surgery.

Miralem Pjanic continues to hit back at Ronald Koeman after having been sent off on loan to Besiktas

The club successfully renovated their stadium in record time during the height of the coronavirus pandemic

The Camp Nou is a shadow of its old self, with ticket sales dropping significantly this season

Eden Hazard knows that his time to prove himself is running out

The Barcelona squad was significantly deflated this summer after the departures of some big names

Antoine Griezmann was not looking to leave Barcelona and was looking to assume the leadership mantle following the departure of Lionel Messi.

It is still unclear when Ramos can make his debut for PSG

The Portuguese star made a sensational move back to his former club, Manchester United

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is hoping to tie down Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto to new deals in the coming months with both players' contracts expiring in 2022.

Memphis Depay and Luuk de Jong are ready to fill some big boots

Real Madrid are looking to bring in at least three high profile signings next summer with PSG's Kylian Mbappe at the top of the list. They also want Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund respectively.

Sergino Dest picked up an ankle injury during the international break

Last week, Miralem Pjanic accused Koeman of disrespecting him during his time at the Camp Nou

Barcelona will be forced to fork out £17.1 million to Liverpool if Philippe Coutinho makes his 100th appearance for the Catalan club this season.

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is hoping the team can do big things this season despite losing Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann.

Barcelona have entered the race to sign Karim Adeyemi from Red Bull Salzburg after the striker's red hot start to this campaign. Bayern Munich and Liverpool are also keen on signing the forward.

Karim Benzema may also choose to end his career at his boyhood club in France

Barcelona star Gerard Pique has put the club on alert after suggesting that he could call time on his career next summer. The Spain international will leave big boots to fill if he retires in 2022.

Samuel Umtiti was initially believed to be on his way out of the club this summer

Ronaldo knows that a great club on paper does not necessarily translate to trophies

Barcelona president Joan Laporta was keen to bring Neymar to the Camp Nou this summer, but failed in his attempt to convince the PSG forward.