Barcelona president Bartomeu accused of corruption by police amidst Messi transfer saga

crisis triggered by Lionel Messi transfer news has furr deepened at Barcelona, with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu being accused of corruption by Catalan police force Los Mossos. Bartomeu corruption scandal comes days after Spanish journalist Guillem Balague suggested that Bartomeu could be looking at a fine or even jail time if he lets Lionel Messi leave club. case, which has w come to be kwn as ‘Barcagate’, alleges that Bartomeu made personal gains via his dealings as Barcelona President.

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Bartomeu corruption scandal rocks club

story of ‘Barcagate’ was broken by Spanish publication El Mundo, who reported that Catalan police believe y have sufficient evidence to charge Bartomeu of corruption. news of Bartomeu corruption scandal has emerged after documents showing inner workings and financial transactions of club made a furore in Spanish media. According to reports, re is evidence that Barcelona President made personal gains from deals that were done on behalf of club.

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Earlier this year, during Cadena Ser’s El Larguero, a series of documents showed that Barcelona had been paying a third party to dam reputations of individuals as well as ir own players. third-party in question is said to be social media ncy I3 Ventures who allegedly used Twitter and Facebook to promote ir own messs and discredit ors. documents indicated that players like Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique were also targeted, as y were seen to be opponents of Barcelona president. Or individuals targeted included Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol and Pep Guardiola as well as presidential candidates Agusti Benedito and Victor Font.

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While Cadena Ser report was denied by Barcelona in February, latest developments have accused Barcelona President Bartomeu of being involved as well. Allegedly, Bartomeu sanctioned payments to company that was six times higher than market value, with reason behind such a high payment w being investigated.  El Mundo report concluded that Catalan police have already submitted ir report to a Barcelona court.

According to newspaper, submitted report contains suggestions for possible crimes related to illegal administration and trafficking favours. judge will w oversee case and decide if Barcelona should give necessary evidence requested by Catalan police.

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Lionel Messi transfer update

While Bartomeu corruption scandal made headlines, re was some positive news for club fans as far as Messi transfer rumours were concerned. Marca reported that following a lengthy talk with his far Jorge Messi and legal advisors, forward has decided to stay at club. Mediaset suggested that Jorge Messi’s talks with club hierarchy went well, with Goal reporting that Messi’s far said yes when asked if attacker could stay at Barcelona till end of his current contract.

Im Credits: FC Barcelona website