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Barcelona's vice-president Rafael Yuste has said the club have been in contact with Lionel Messi about a possible return.

I’ve always had and I have this thorn in my side that Leo couldn’t continue at our club. “I participated in the negotiations which unfortunately did not lead to a certain result. “Leo and his family know the affection I have for them,” Yuste said.

One of the fantasies of many a Barcelona supporter is the return of their former star Lionel Messi. The Argentine left the Catalan club two years ago after ...

Messi wants to return to Barcelona and the club want him back. The only thing left is for Barcelona to make an offer. Laporta knows he now has an opportunity to right the wrong of two seasons ago. One of the most significant holdups has to do with whether or not Barcelona would be able to accommodate his wages. If there has been a reconciliation, it’s a green light for Barcelona to make a move. He joined PSG and his relationship with the club soured to put it mildly.

Barcelona VP Rafa Yuste confirmed the club are in contact with Lionel Messi about bringing him back when his contract with PSG expires in June.

"He is one of the best midfielders in the world right now, no doubt. "I don't understand how there can be a campaign against a kid aged 18 who has come through like he has and plays like he does. "Of course I would like him to come back, because of what he represents on a sporting, social and economic level. Reports claimed the midfielder's attitude had caused problems on and off the pitch. I'm the first person who would love to see the best player ever return. And it is normal that fans are excited about a 'Last Dance' like [happened with] Michael Jordan." If he wants to come back, if that's his intention, we will speak about it. It's an issue we're dealing [with], but from that to [him returning] is a big leap. If all the conditions come together and Leo comes back to Barcelona, it would be the perfect ending to a very happy story." If it happens, it will be because destiny takes you back to where you have to go. He's won everything in the game, and it will depend on his happiness. [Barca] president [Joan Laporta] has been with Leo's father, and there is a good relationship.

Barcelona, Spain, Mar 31 (EFE).- Barcelona have been in contact with Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi over a potential return to the Camp Nou, ...

“I have always had the thorn in my side that Leo could not continue at Barça. Barcelona head coach, Messi’s former teammate Xavi Hernandez, said “now is not the moment” to contemplate the Argentine superstar’s return, but that he would be “the first” who would wish for such an outcome. Of course I would love for him to return,” said Yuste, adding that the “love affair is mutual” and “fate is wise and makes you return to where you belong.”

Xavi believes Lionel Messi's potential Barcelona return in the summer would be similar to Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' with the Chicago Bulls.

“There are discussions going on between the two parties. There are things we want to improve to be more competitive. “The best thermometer is Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June, and Barcelona is interested in a reunion with the soccer star. Barcelona vice president ...

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"Answering your question, my answer is yes,' Juste said. "We are in contact with (Messi and his father and agent Jorge Messi)."

Lionel Messi could return to Barcelona this summer if he doesn't renew with Paris Saint-Germain.

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“Old Trafford sources insist he has an important role to play for the rest of the season and won’t be pushed out. The Argentine striker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, as well as to Inter Miami, and the Saudi Arabian League. “And Tuchel is keen to land the Englishman soon, with the pair having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021. Even if you lose contact.’” “Tuchel is "optimistic" a deal will be made but Chelsea don't want Barry at Bayern if the two clubs meet in the Champions League semi-finals. “He spoke about his disappointment at the fact that Messi had to leave in 2021, but is hopeful that the Argentine can finish his career at the Camp Nou.

Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who held the above role between 1994 and 2018, is also facing charges of corruption, as are Sandro Rosell, Barcelona club ...

Club sources confirmed to The Athletic they are planning a press conference where Laporta will take questions about the Negreira case. It aims, in the short term, to destabilise the team. “It’s not possible for there to be any sporting punishment from our side,” Tebas said when news of the scandal broke in February. UEFA is going to make a decision sooner, with an outcome expected before the start of next season. The others — which happen to be the five largest payments, ranging between €84,000 and €120,000 — are labelled as “recording and viewing of international games”. There is no record or suggestion in those papers of payments to active referees or match-fixing. Five months later, he presented a medical document stating he is suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and therefore not in a fit state to make any further comments. In June 2017, they made a payment of €90,000 for recordings and viewings of Spanish national team games. Then we move to the full report from the prosecutors, which was signed and filed on March 10 this year. Fifty-four of the 59 payments were for “counselling on technical videos”. The Catalan club have admitted hiring an “external consultant” who provided reports “related to professional refereeing” but they and the individuals involved all deny any wrongdoing. The prosecutor’s investigation only includes payment records dating back to 2014, as before that the activities weren’t typified as a crime in Spanish law.

The investigation centres on Barcelona's alleged relationship with former vice-president of the referee's committee in Spain, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Speaking at an appearance on Friday night at the XIV Congress of Barça Supporters Clubs of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla, Barcelona president Joan Laporta ...

We are going to defend Barça to the last drop of our blood,” he added. [The investigation has not led to any evidence against any sort of wrongdoing](https://barcauniversal.com/negreira-case-no-evidence-found-against-barcelona-benefitting-from-referees/) on the club’s part. “The tactic is to try to drown us, to squeeze us, until we give in, we are not going to allow them to insult the dignified sense of Barcelonismo that all the Culés have, especially those of you from Andalucía.

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez is angry with the club's board for the way it is publicly discussing the potential return of Lionel Messi, ...

Xavi concluded his answer by adding: "I wish that he can come back to help us. According to El Confidencial, however, Xavi has been angered by public talk of an approach for Messi and believes that the best way for the club's higher ups to help his team win titles is to refrain from talking about the Argentine and any other potential signings until the end of the season. "I talk to him often, but now is not the time for the benefit of everyone: for the player himself, for the club, for the current squad ..." We are in contact with them, yes," Yuste said. Yet if Xavi really is irritated by the events of the last couple of days, he is not far off the mark to insist that the Blaugrana focuses on securing the domestic treble before revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and thinking out loud. "It is not time to talk about Leo's return."

Barcelona still want Lionel Messi, Manchester United may sell Scott McTominay, Thomas Tuchel wants his Chelsea man, and Liverpool will spend this summer.

“Old Trafford sources insist he has an important role to play for the rest of the season and won’t be pushed out. The Argentine striker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, as well as to Inter Miami, and the Saudi Arabian League. “And Tuchel is keen to land the Englishman soon, with the pair having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021. Even if you lose contact.’” “Tuchel is "optimistic" a deal will be made but Chelsea don't want Barry at Bayern if the two clubs meet in the Champions League semi-finals. “He spoke about his disappointment at the fact that Messi had to leave in 2021, but is hopeful that the Argentine can finish his career at the Camp Nou.

FC Barcelona face Elche on Saturday for what should be a quite easy clash for the team coached by Xavi, that are currently leading the table with a 12-point ...

- Also, Xavi added some fire to the rumour and said in the pre-match press conference: "I'd love for Leo Messi to return. The Argentinian star is unlikely to extend his deal with Psg beyond this summer and Barcelona are dreaming for a possible comeback two years after he surprisingly left the club. - There is an increasing confidence about the possible comeback of Lionel Messi to Barcelona this summer. After 26 matches played, and with thirteen left before the end of the season, Xavi's side are well positioned to bring back the title to Barcelona four years after the last time. - Elche changed coach during the March international break and their new boss, the Argentine Sebastian Beccacece, will make his debut against FC Barcelona on Saturday night. FC Barcelona face Elche on Saturday for what should be a quite easy clash for the team coached by Xavi, that are currently leading the table with a 12-point advantage on Real Madrid after winning El Clasico before the international break.

The Catalan side are coming off a win in El Clasico against Real Madrid, which put them 12 points clear, and will look to keep momentum going. On paper, ...

The Uruguayan picked up an injury against Real Madrid but was able to recover in time. The season hasn’t gone as either of them would have expected and have been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou. In this case, that goes for Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres who are both expected to start.

Following their latest Clasico triumph, Barcelona will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at La Liga summit when the Catalan giants take ...

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted he will defend the club at all costs as the Negreira referee payment case drags on. Laporta stressed Barca's ...

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