Di Maria Faces Backlash For Comments About Lionel Messi

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Feb 6, 2021

Di Mari Faces Backlash For Comments About Lionel Messi

Gerard Pique questioned Angel Di Maria’s stance on his teammate.

When asked about Lionel Messi joining PSG, Di Maria replied, “Yes, yes, I hope so. There are many possibilities. We have to be calm and things will develop.”

Most believe that Messi’s stay at Barcelona will come to an end next summer. He is in the final season of his contract and the unstable backroom environment is unlikely to convince him into extending.

PSG are thought to be the favourites to land him with calls coming from Neymar, Di Maria and the Parisian sporting director as well.

Pique still believes Messi is a one-club man. When asked about Di Maria’s comments, the Spanish defender said, “It’s surprising that a player from another team would say that. You would have to ask him why.

Barcelona boss, Ronald Koeman was less than pleased with Di Maria’s comments. He said, “It seems to me a lack of respect. Someone can be wrong in saying such a thing. Especially for not heating up the Champions game more. It is not fair, I do not think it is respectful towards Barça to speak like that about a player who is ours. They talk a lot about Leo, who plays for Barça. Besides, we have a tie against them.”

Luis Suarez takes a dig at Barcelona

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Feb 6, 2021

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Luis Suarez takes a dig at Barcelona — Bildbyran

Luis Suarez felt he was disrespected by Barcelona.

The 34-year old striker is the club’s second-highest goalscorer of all time and moved to Atletico Madrid in the summer.

He had one year left on his contract but new coach Ronald Koeman admitted that he was not part of his plans and allowed him to leave the club to join Atletico for £5.5m.

“It was tough because of the way I was disrespected, but I wanted my children to see me leave the club with my head held high,” Suarez told Onda Cero.

“When the time came to tell my children about the move, it was very difficult. They’re older now and sensed there was going to be a change.

“There were some very tough moments surrounding my departure from Barcelona. There were rumours that were eventually confirmed and that’s what hurt me the most.”

He added: “Koeman called me and told me I wasn’t in his plans. I accepted the decision, but I told him I had a contract and the club would have to sort it out. I was given the option not to show up for pre-season, but I said that I was still under contract and that I was going to show up.

“Nobody explained it to me properly. I didn’t get to speak to Bartomeu. My lawyer took care of that.

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Gerard Pique takes sly dig over Real Madrid

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Feb 5, 2021

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Gerard Pique takes sly dig over Real Madrid — Bildbyran

Gerard Pique has had a go at Real Madrid over their influence on referees.

“The other day a former referee said that 85 percent of the referees support Real Madrid,” Pique told Post United.

“How are they not going to whistle in favour of Real Madrid?

“Even unconsciously, how are they not going to give more for one side than the other?

“And I respect the referees’ professionalism and I know they try to do their best job, but when a moment of doubt comes…”

I think not, I am very convinced,” Pique added. “They have stature and can give their opinion and, from there, decisions can go one way or another.

“When you have a board of directors or a president who are very strong, who have the right, clear ideas and they want to do something, the player has little say.

“Sergio’s [contract] renewal is an example of when there is a strong president, makes a decision and wants to take that path and the players can’t do much.”

Pique went on to stress that he has never put on any of the Real Madrid shirts he has swapped over the years.

“I have never worn [a Real Madrid shirt],” Pique noted.

“I have swapped them, and I have Real Madrid shirts at home.

“I have those of Cristiano [Ronaldo], [Karim] Benzema, [Sergio] Ramos… several.

“Putting it on is beyond me.”

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Ronald Koeman hits out at Angel Di Maria

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Feb 5, 2021

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Ronald Koeman hits out at Angel Di Maria — Bildbyran

Lionel Messi has entered the final six months of his contract.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to leave Camp Nou for free when his contract expires this summer.

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are frontrunners in signing the Barca legend.

Messi’s international teammate Angel Di Maria recently expressed his desire for the former to join him at Parc des Princes.

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“Yes, yes, I hope so,” Di Maria said when asked whether Messi could join him in Paris.

“There are many possibilities. We have to be calm and things will develop.”

Ronald Koeman found Di Maria’s comments disrespectful when he hinted he could team up with Lionel Messi.

On Di Maria’s comments, Koeman said: “It’s wrong to say such things, especially because it heats up our Champions League match even more.

“I think it’s not fair and it’s disrespectful to talk so much about one player who is still playing for Barcelona.

“I think it is disrespectful to talk so much about Leo while he is playing for Barcelona, especially before a Champions League match against them.”

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Angel Di Maria Confident Messi Will End Up At PSG

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Feb 4, 2021

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Angel Di Maria Confident Messi End Up At PSG

Angel Di Maria believes his compatriot, Lionel Messi will end up at PSG next.

There is already plenty of controversy surrounding the Argentine’s future back at Camp Nou.

He wanted to leave last summer itself before Barcelona intervened and stopped his exit. Messi agreed to see out his contract the details of which was controversially leaked by a Spanish news outlet.

With his future up in the clouds, there is strong connections between him and the Parisian outfit. Di Maria told Canal+ “I hope so. There’s a big chance. We have to be calm and to let things develop.”

Di Maria’s own contract is due to expire but he is confident over renewing and so is, Neymar.

“We’re speaking calmly at the moment,” Di Maria added. “Neymar is a lot younger, so it’s normal for them to speak to him first. We’re negotiating little by little, and the important thing is that I’m happy in Paris.”

Barcelona’s presidential election got postponed which has not helped smooth matters with Messi. There is also plenty of interest for him from England with Manchester City being the most likely to sign him.

Pep Guardiola extended his City stay until June 2023 and Messi will have a chance to reunite with his former coach. The Argentine hails Guardiola as the best manager in the world following their four prolific trophy-winning years at Barcelona from 2008 to 2012.

Ronald Koeman Shocked By Barcelona’s Stunning 5-3 Cup Win

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Feb 4, 2021

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Ronald Koeman Shocked By Barcelona's Stunning 5-3 Cup Win

Ronald Koeman was impressed with how his players reacted in the 5-3 win over Granada.

Barcelona progressed to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after their win on Wednesday.

“I’m very happy with the character we’ve shown,” Koeman said. “It showed in the dressing room after the game, and it’s a reflection of how well we’re doing. We’re on the path that everyone wants to be on.”

Even fans were taken aback by the attacking intent Barcelona showed on the night.

“It was incredible, football is incredible,” Koeman said. “I think we did well. We had chances earlier, but the team put in a huge effort. Extra time was incredible. It showed the mentality of this team. Incredible.”

“The thing that stands out most was the mentality of the team,” Koeman added. “We didn’t stop trying. We knew we weren’t having a lot of luck, we had chances that didn’t go in. They hit the goalkeeper or the woodwork. It seemed like we were going to lose.”

Antoine Griezmann was singled out for praise as Koeman explained, “He has always worked hard to change things, to have more luck. It’s important for him. With him playing like this, we’re even more dangerous.”

PSG to work in silence over Messi coup

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Feb 4, 2021

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PSG to work in silence over Messi coup — Bildbyran

PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has said that his club will now work in silence to get the deal for Lionel Messi done.

“I am not going to talk about what our player’s comment, as you know, because my words can be misunderstood, and then these words can go to another country in another way,” he told a news conference after a 3-0 win over Nimes.

“I have to be focused on trying to improve this team, from now to the end of the season, to try to achieve our goals, knowing that it is not going to be easy because we are in a difficult competition, in a weird situation, with the pandemic that it is affecting all of us, and also football.

“And then, the Champions League and Coupe de France, we will try to compete and go as far as we can, try to win, because in Paris, is all about to win.

“But I don’t want to give names, don’t want to think on the future. I’m sure that the club is working in different situations to improve. So let’s leave the club working in silence, in secret, in order to have a better team and with more possibilities to win.”

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Barcelona Needs A President – Ronald Koeman

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Feb 3, 2021

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Barcelona Needs A President - Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman is fed up with the lack of support from the Barcelona hierarchy.

After over six months of managing the Blaugrana, Koeman admitted that having a president would have helped matters.

“I knew Barça’s moment was complicated for many reasons, I don’t mind being a spokesman for the club but I am the coach, which is already an important role,” Koeman said Tuesday.

“We need a president. If things go well on the pitch, everyone else at the club has it easier, but we need a president.

“A club like Barcelona cannot be without a president and we will see what happens above all to plan for the future at this great club.”

The presidential election was supposed to be conducted by January 26 but for some reason, it got delayed at the Camp Nou. Now, Barca have to continue on through the second half of the campaign without anybody in charge.

The ugly dismissal of Josep Bartomeu saw many new faces stand up for contention. Koeman has been thrown into the line of fire now as the lead responder to most questions. Last week, the Dutchman had to fight off questions regarding Lionel Messi’s leaked contract.

Frenkie De Jong Insists Messi’s Contract Not Affecting Team Morale

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Feb 3, 2021

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Frenkie De Jong Insists Messi's Contract Not Affecting Team Morale

Frenkie de Jong revealed that Barcelona players are not affected by the latest controversy surrounding Lionel Messi.

Spanish news outlet Mundo leaked information regarding Messi’s contract and that caused quite a stir.

La Liga president Javier Tebas came out to deny and links with Barcelona’s financial struggles. There were also reports of concern within the dressing room after hearing Messi made €555m over the past 4 seasons.

“It doesn’t affect us what’s happening outside,” said De Jong. “The dressing room is protected.”

“I would like Messi to stay next year with us, but it’s a topic I can’t say anything about. He has to decide what he wants to do with his future,” continued De Jong.

“It was one of the factors that made me decide to come to Barca. Not the most important one but one of the ones that influenced the decision. He’s been the best player in the world for 15 years. When I was 12 he already was that. So to play by his side is fantastic.”

Barcelona are second in the La Liga table and 10 points behind leaders, Atletico Madrid. They managed an impressive 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to climb over rivals, Real Madrid in the table.

Messi transfer rumor welcomed by Pochettino!

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Feb 2, 2021

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Messi transfer rumor welcomed by Pochettino! — Bildbyran

Lionel Messi transfer rumors has been welcomed by Mauricio Pochettino at PSG.

“The club has a strategy to improve,” PSG boss Pochettino told RMC Sport.

“If the opportunity to coach Messi comes up, it’d be amazing. But if not, it’s not a problem.

“[Messi and I] share our love for Newell’s. We’ve both worn that shirt, we have that link. But we’ll see. You don’t know what the future holds for us and whether our paths will cross.”

“I think both of them are going to stay at PSG for a long time,” Pochettino added on Neymar and Mbappe.

“I have no doubts about that. I’m very optimistic and the club is working hard to be successful in talks and keep both.

“Rather than just information, I’ve got that feeling. But that’s how I see it: Mbappe and Neymar are happy, they’re enjoying themselves here and the club is working on keeping them both.”

Having Messi at PSG, it would mean that they would play alongside the legend and a trio of Mbappe, Messi and Neymar would wreak havoc all over Europe.

It all remains to be seen if Paris can outbid Man City for the salary offered to Leo.

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