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I’m not sorry for letting Messi leave Barcelona – Laporta

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3 years ago

March 9, 2022

Muktar Balogun

I’m not sorry for letting Messi leave Barcelona – Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that he is not regretful for allowing Lionel Messi to depart Camp Nou last summer because he wanted to put the club first.

Messi had to say an emotional farewell to his childhood club Barcelona after the Catalan giants were unable to renew his contract due to LaLiga restrictions.

I’m not sorry for letting Messi leave Barcelona – Laporta

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

“It was painful,” Laporta said of his choice to let Messi leave Barcelona, according to Barca TV.

“If I take stock, it’s the saddest decision of all and I would never have wanted to make it, but I’m not sorry either because I wanted to put the club ahead of everything, even ahead of coaches and the best player in history.

“And we had to do it. Because the situation we inherited is what it was. And due to a lot of will and intentionality we had, we came across a reality.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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1 year ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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1 year ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”