We have all the latest news and gossip from around the world after the application, with clubs lining up to signal the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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WHAT IS A BUROFAX?
Lionel Messi told Barcelona that he wanted to leave, sending them a fax.
In a world of fashion technology, this can surprise many football fans.
But there’s an explanation for why.
According to AS, Messi used a burofax, a service through the Spanish Postal Service, to inform Barca of his surprise decision.
It is used “when it is mandatory to find that the document delivered as well as the content of that document”.
And with the bomb play that shocks the world of football, Messi evidently everything to be legally covered.
WOLVES AT THE DOOR
The wolves have made an official bid of less than 20 million pounds for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, reportedly.
The initial offer was rejected through the Gunners, who need to maximize their return to the young player.
Maitland-Niles, 22, played in the FA Cup final and was a key cog in Mikel Arteta’s tactical master plan when the Gunners turned the game around to win 2–1.
But it’s on sale and the North London club needs to get as much money as you can imagine to reinvest in the team.
According to David Ornstein, bidding negotiations have begun and will continue.
INSTA TRANSFER
Lionel Messi follows 3 different clubs in Barcelona on Instagram.
These are: the Old Boys of Newell, Manchester City and Chelsea.
NOTHING FOR HIM
Luis Suarez is in talks to point to David Beckham’s Inter Miami after his sensational snob in Barcelona, he reports.
The Uruguayan reported that he judged the wishes of the Camp Nou to be over- following the appointment of Ronald Koeman.
Suarez was guided by the way his long journey was controlled by Barcelona after being informed of the news in a 60-second phone call from Koeman.
The club’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, kept the saga silent.
Suarez, 33, spent six years with the Catalan giants but promised to make a fuss when he left.
According to The Independent, Suarez wasted no time talking to Miami’s bosses as they planned to point to signage on a marquee.
AIM FOR JAME
Everton is in “advanced talks” with Real Madrid about the signing of James Rodríguez, to Fabrizio Romano.
The Toffees have already been connected to the Colombian striker, however, the 29-year-old hops in the past to involve a club in Champions League football.
Everton is even qualified for the Europa League.
But former boss Carlo Ancelotti, who controlled Rodriguez at Real and Bayern Munich, hopes to be the star of the 2014 World Cup in Goodison Park.
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) 26 August 2020
PAPELES EURO
There’s a guy on the front page of the mainland newspapers this morning.
“Goodbye” turns out to be the word of the day!
Mundo Deportivo goes with: “Messi Bomb: You need to go!”
The name AS says: “Goodbye. Faxed.”
Mark says: “And the bomb explodes – he leaves Barca”
Splashes of sports with: “Total War”.
HE LET HIM GO.
Gary Lineker has told Barcelona to let Lionel Messi go amicably after two decades of service.
– Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 25, 2020
TRANSFERS ARE CALLED
The signing of Peter in AS Roma, the club tweeted the announcement along with the calls to the young lackers.
The initiative presented through the Serie A club last season and young people from around the world are announced in this alert.
– Heidi De Pauw (@HeidiDePauw) 25 August 2020
DRESS CUT
Newcastle United will launch an initiative for the defence of Arsenal Rob Holding.
The 24-year-old has lined up in the Emirates since the arrival of Mikel Arteta.
Now the Daily Mail claims that the Gunners are open to give for the central defender.
And they say the Magpies are going to bring Bolton’s former ace on a season-long loan.
Arsenal is about to strengthen its defence with Gabriel Magalhaes of Lille.
Gabriel, 22, flew to London this week and went straight to Arsenal’s London plant, Colney, for his medical examination.
IT’S VERY CLEAR
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart beat Lionel Messi saying a contract is a contract.
The 75-year-old said: “Messi can’t leave.
“You will have to leave in 2012. I’ve noticed your contract and it’s very clear.
“If Messi leaves for what his clause is worth, it will be more humiliating than 8-2.”
PEDRO SIGNED
Former Chelsea winger Pedro has signed for AS Roma after leaving Stamford Bridge.
The 33-year-old Spaniard has signed terms with the Serie A club, which courted him when his contract in West London ran out of season.
Pedro has signed a three-year contract with Paulo Fonseca … he at the golden age of 36!
PLEASE TAKE ME BACK
Amid all the consequences of Lionel Messi, the forgotten Philippe Coutinho would return to the Premier League that to Barcelona, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea excited, according to reports.
The Brazilian’s loan to Bayern Munich ended after the Champions League winners decided to exercise their purchase option.
Coutinho is now about to return to the Barcelona parent club for confrontational talks with new coach Ronald Koeman.
But Marca says the 28-year-old “little magician” would return to England, with a number of big clubs interested.
Coutinho has 3 years to complete his current contract with Barcelona.
It is claimed that Koeman does see the former Liverpool midfielder in his long-term plans and that he will push to sell it, as does Luis Suarez.
THE OLD GUARD
Lionel Messi has contacted his former mentor Pep Guardiola about a move to Manchester City, according to Spanish reports.
This comes after Messi removed the Camp Nou hierarchy by submitting an application to leave the club.
Inter Milan and City reportedly monitored their stage as they were frustrated by the Spanish giants last season.
And according to Radio Catalunya, the coach of Etihad Guardiola, who spent 4 seasons with the Argentine, spoke to the player.
Together, the duo won two Champions League trophies and three La Liga titles, while Messi took on a false Role of No9.
FISHING ROD
Leeds broke their record move from the club to win Spanish striker Rodrigo 35 million pounds, despite interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
The Valencia star must pass for a doctor on Wednesday after Leeds football director Victor Orta and owner Andrea Radrizzani flew to Spain to convince the 29-year-old to join.
Rodrigo accepted a momentary move in the Premier League after scoring only once for Bolton in the most sensible race of his depressing 2010–11 loan season.
And the arrival of Benfica’s former ace in Leeds will overshadow the 18 million pounds they paid West Ham for English defender Rio Ferdinand in 2000, nine million pounds of the deal with Rodrigo are complements.
Prem’s new manager, Marcelo Bielsa, is still hoping to point to 24-year-old German central defender Robin Koch, who is said to be a target of 20 million pounds for Tottenham.
But after following legends Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic after winning the championship, Bielsa will be relieved and very happy to have despite everything a proven leader.
MORNING FOOTBALL FANS
Where to start, with Lionel Messi.
The Argentine dropped a massive bomb at FC Barcelona last night when he showed that he intended to leave the club this summer.
Messi, 33, would be livid after his 8-2 humiliation against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
And with new chief Ronald Koeman telling him at his first assembly that “the privileges are over,” Messi must verify to force his way out.
While Barca insisted on receiving his 631 million pound clause if he left, the player himself believes there is nothing he can do.
It is due to a clause in his contract that he must cancel his contract, if he decides to exercise it until the end of June.
And because the season didn’t end in time, Messi believes that the clause is still valid – and that yesterday he expressed his intentions.
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are the top seeds to conclude this sensational deal, while Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea is looking to start.
Frank Lampard and company have already been busy, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have arrived in west London, and expenses do not stop there.
Reports claim that Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr are in their — and that a 50 million pound deal for Ben Chilwell is “concluded.”
BARC-ING MAD
Athletic reports that resources were told messed with Pep Guardiola.
His report adds that Manchester City would love to have him at the club, the biggest stumblingt of the club with Barcelona.
Guardiola, Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano have arrived from Barca and will not press to buy Messi until the Catalans are able to sell.
The article reads: “The position of Guardiola, the sporting director Txiki Begiristain and the CEO Ferran Soriano is true: they are in a position to do so, but you don’t see that they need to do so.”
“They don’t have to be the bad guys at camp Nou.
Possibly this is at this time, as it actually turns out that the fault would be at Bartomeu’s door, as Messi can also rightly claim that he had no selection given the revolts at the nou camp, and was supported through Puyol and Suarez. on Twitter.’
MANC ON A MISSION
Brazilian journalist Marcelo Bechler says Messi has to play for Manchester City next season.
The journalist from Esporte Interativo, who first said Messi was looking to leave the club this summer, also said that the exit would hurt him, but understands that it is the end of a cycle.
Bechler commented: “Lionel Messi has where he needs to play next season, and it’s at Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
“Messi likes the taste for the Manchester City game that complements his game well.”
KEEP YOUR GUARD
Guillem Balague responded to the advice that Lionel Messi had spoken to Pep Guardiola or had a planned move.
The former Sky Sports reporter says he understands Messi has spoken to the Man City technician and has also made the decision to leave without knowing where he will end up.
Balague also suggests that even the dismissal of President Josep Maria Bartomeu will convince Messi to stay, commenting that he has to leave and that it is a matter of negotiation.
– Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) 26 August 2020
SLICKER CITY
Lionel Messi took the resolution to leave Barcelona a few days ago, to El Chiringuito.
Journalist Quim Domenech adds that Messi’s father has spoken to clubs in Europe to see who would be most willing to take him, with Man City being the club with which he had the utmost contact.
He added that Messi was looking to sign for Manchester City and had spoken to his mentor Pep Guardiola and his close friend Sergio Aguero.
? “MESSI has ADVANCED CONVERSATIONS with Manchester CITY”.
? “You’ve ALREADY SPOKEN TO GUARDIOLA.” #ChiringuitoMessi pic.twitter.com/Y9qkwIDBu1
– The Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 25, 2020
ICYMI
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are the only two suitors who will pay a payment for Lionel Messi’s move, according to reports.
The 33-year-old Argentine has revolutionized world football by making it clear that he intends to leave Barcelona this summer.
But if you’re in your statement that you can leave for free, your features would possibly be more limited.
The Spanish media player Sport claims that Inter Milan could be in the mix, however, if they needed to pay their salary after a loose transfer.
”COMPLETELY FALSE”
For Spanish-speaking readers, The Chiringuito reports that Barcelona’s board of directors exasperated Messi through actively tarnishing his symbol after the 8–2 defeat to Bayern Munich.
In particular, they say, technicians have leaked false rumours that Messi ordered Quique Setien to replace his lineup for the adjustment in Lisbon.
Messi was reportedly also exasperated by the fact that Ronald Koeman’s call to Luis Suarez to tell him that he would no longer want it took just a minute and 52 seconds.
? “The FILTR DIRECTIVE that Messi has changed the alignment angels of Lisbon and is FALSE”.
? “The KOEMAN call has SU-REZ lasts 1 minute and seconds”. ChiringuitoMessi pic.twitter.com/EQ9hRzPeD4
– The Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 25, 2020
WRESTLER AWARD
Barcelona has named its award for Lionel Messi, according to reports in Spain.
And that’s precisely the same value that PSG paid for Neymar!
Radio RAC reports that a payment of 222 million euros (200 million pounds) will be to force Barca’s hand.
His report adds that Barcelona is now resigned to Messi.
However, you will not be asked to pass for free, nor will you be asked to make your 631 million pound termination clause respectable in full.
KOEM RETURN
Reports from Argentina earlier in the day said Ronald Koeman had exasperated Messi by telling him that he would “withdraw his privileges.”
However, Guillem Balage says that’s not the case and that Koeman sought to build the equipment around him.
On the contrary, the Barcelona board had leaked a biased account of Messi with Koeman in the hope of encouraging him to ask to leave.
Balague wrote to the BBC: “I am convinced that the club’s goal at the highest point is to reveal a component of the story, especially the component in which he admitted to Koeman that he felt closer to leaving than staying.
“This statement would convert enthusiasts who oppose Messi to eventually release him and use that cash (his salary is more than 50 million euros net, double if taxes are counted) to renew the equipment.
“If you think he’s the most vital player, then you build a team around him, what Koeman should do. You’re not throwing a crusade to get rid of it.”
”ABSOLUTELY UNFAIR”
Earlier in the night, Juanma Castaño, who appears to be among Messi’s critics, attacked the player in a tweet.
The host of El Partidazo de Cope wrote: “It is compatible to think that Bartomeu’s control is disastrous and that Messi’s behavior is surely unfair towards the club and its hobby.”
– Juanma Castao (@juanmacastano) 25 August 2020
‘FEDERAN A MONSTER’
The majority view turns out to be that the Barcelona board is guilty of Messi’s decision. But Juanma Castaño, announcer of Spanish radio El Partidazo de Cope, has a very different point of view.
He said: “It’s very unfair to slam that door shut down right now. I can’t protect that attitude. Let the People of Barcelona find out because Messi sent a burofax to Barca is amazing.
“Is a leader leaving? Not for me. For me, Messi proves he’s not a leader. Messi’s tyranny is gone.
“Messi is not a leader, he imposed his rules in the locker room and there are other people in this locker room who have suffered with Messi.
“Bartomeu deserves it because Barca for fear of Messi. They fed a monster and he ate it.”
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